To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Radio ready state and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the displays
go out.
The ignition switches off automatically when
the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/
Stop button again switches the ignition back
on.
For example, the ignition is not switched off in
the following situations:▷Depress the clutch or brake pedal.▷The low beams are switched on
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas. ◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
shift to neutral or engage transmission posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake firmly; otherwise,
the vehicle may begin to roll. ◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter. ◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary; start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Do not depress the accelerator when starting
the engine.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 38.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Depress the clutch pedal.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 38.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Move the selector lever to position P or N.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
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LoadingVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
General information Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carry‐
ing capacity of the tires, never overload the ve‐
hicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and
increases the rate at which damage develops
inside the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure. ◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐ aged. ◀
Determining the load
limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the ve‐
hicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transfered to your
vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting
a trailer to determine how this may reduce
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Engine oil, MINI maintenancesystem 228
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 226
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 226
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 65
Engine power, refer to Engine data 254
Engine, RPM 254
Engine start, assistance 244
Engine, starting 55
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 38
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 54
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 54
Engine, switching off 56
Equipment, interior 99
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 88
Exchanging wheels/tires 217
Exterior mirrors 48
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 48
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 48
Exterior sensors, care 251
External devices 159
External temperature dis‐ play 64
External temperature display
– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 68– On computer 68
External temperature warn‐
ing 64
Externel temperature dis‐ play 64
F
Fader 146
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 71
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms 41
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 46
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 71
Filling capacities 257
Filter– Refer to Activated-charcoal
filter 96– Refer to Microfilter 96– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate control 98
First aid kit 243
First aid, refer to First aid kit 243
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 35
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor 82– Indicator/warning lamp 82– Run-flat tire 82– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 83
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 80
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
– Flat tire message 82– Initializing the system 81– Limits of the system 81– Snow chains 81
Flat tire, wheel change 238
Floor mats, care 251
FM/AM station 148
Fog lamps 76
Foot brake 114
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 77
Front airbags 78
Front fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 234
Front fog lamps 76
Front lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 233
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 79
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 80
Fuel 208
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 66
Fuel, additives 208
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 66
Fuel cap, closing 206
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 66
Fuel filler flap, closing 206
Fuel filler flap, opening 206
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 206
Fuel gauge 65
Fuel, saving 120
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 257
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 257
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 257
Fuse 241
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 99
Gasoline 208
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 65
Gasoline quality 208
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 137
Gear change
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 61
Gear display, automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic 61
Glass sunroof, electrical 41
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Mirrors, folding in and out 48
Mirrors, interior mirror 48
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 113
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 170, 180
Mobility System 219
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 20
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 50
MP3 player 159
N
Navigation 124
Navigation data 124
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 124
Navigation system– Destination entry by
voice 132
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints 47
New wheels and tires 217
Notes 6, 197
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 98
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 229
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 229
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 208
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 208
Odometer 64
Office 192
Oil additives 226
Oil level 225
Oil types, alternative 226
Oil types, approved 226
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 229
Onboard monitor 20
Onboard vehicle tool kit 230
Opening and closing– Comfort Access 38– From the inside 36– From the outside 34– Using the door lock 35– Via the remote control 34
Opening and unlocking
– From the inside 36
Operating concept of the on‐
board monitor 20
Outside air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 97
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 95, 97
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 65
P Pairing, mobile phone 170, 181
Park Distance Control PDC 92
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 92
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 92
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake 56
Parking lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 234
Parking lamps 74
Parking lamps/low beams 74
PDC Park Distance Control 92
Personal information 192
Personal Profile 32
Pinch protection
– Windows 43
Plastic, care 250
Pollen– Refer to Microfilter 96– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter 96– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate control 98
Position, storing 128
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 127
Power, refer to Engine data 254
Power windows 42
Power windows
– Initializing 43
Power windows, refer to Win‐
dows 42
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 226
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 83
Pressure, tires 210
Pressure warning, tires 80
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 216
Profile, tires 216
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Windows 43
R
Radio 148
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 32
Radio ready state 54
Radio ready state, switched off 55
Radio ready state, switched on 54
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 54
Rain sensor 58
Random 157
Random playback 157
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