
CareVehicle equipmentThis 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.
Car washes Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead
to long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer. ◀
Do not direct steam or high-pressure washers
toward the labels applied by the manufacturer;
otherwise, damage may result.
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-pres‐
sure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the seals of the retractable hardtop and
the exterior sensors and cameras, for Park Dis‐ tance Control, for instance, for extended peri‐ods of time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm. ◀During the winter months
Ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently in winter. Intense soiling and road
salt can damage the vehicle. ◀
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area of the windshield when
the hood is open.
Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Do not use automatic high-pressure washers;
otherwise, water may drip into the interior in
the area of the windows.
Before driving into the car wash, check whether
the system is suitable for your MINI. Note the
following points:▷Vehicle dimensions, refer to page 196.▷If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors, re‐
fer to page 38.▷Maximum permissible tire width.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle chassis
could be damaged. ◀
Preparations before driving into the car wash:
▷Unscrew the road antenna.▷Deactivate the rain sensor to avoid unin‐
tentional wiper activation.▷Deactivate the rear window wiper and pro‐
tect it from damage. Ask the car wash oper‐
ator about any necessary protective meas‐
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12CauseHow to respondThe engine refuses to start.Depress the brake or clutch to
start the engine, refer to page 45.The ignition is switched on and driver's door
is open.Switch off the ignition, refer to
page 44, or close the driver's
door.The lights are still switched on.Switch off the lights, refer to
page 62.The roadside parking lamps are still on.Switch off the roadside parking
lamps, refer to page 63.A door is open.The Clubdoor is open.The split door is open.The hood is open.The tailgate is open.The fuel cap is missing or loose.Make sure that the fuel cap is cor‐
rectly positioned and close it until
it clicks audibly. Do not jam the
strap between the fuel cap and
the vehicle.The windshield washer fluid level is too low.Add washer fluid, refer to
page 50, as soon as possible.Lights up in red:Service is due.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements,
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12CauseHow to respondIndicator lamp 1 lights up:Engine malfunction with adverse effect on
emissions.You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and ex‐
ercise due caution. Have the vehi‐
cle checked as soon as possible.Lights up in red:The engine is overheating.Carefully bring the car to a stop,
switch off the engine and allow it
to cool down. Do not open the
hood; otherwise, there would be
a risk of injury due to scalding.
Contact your service center.Lights up in yellow:The engine is too hot.Continue driving at more moder‐
ate speed so that the engine can
cool down. Have the engine
checked without delay if the sit‐
uation reoccurs.Lights up in red:Battery is no longer being charged. Alternator
malfunction.Switch off all unnecessary electri‐
cal consumers. Have the power
supply system checked without
delay.Lights up in yellow:The battery charge level is very low, the bat‐
tery is old or is not securely connected.Charge the battery by taking a
long drive or using an external
charger. If necessary, switch off
automatic power consumers.
Have the battery checked as soon
as possible.Indication in US models
The handbrake is set.Indication in Canadian models
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FFailure messages, refer to Check Control 60
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 30
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 36
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 60
Filling capacities 199
Filter– Refer to Activated-charcoal
filter 84– Refer to Microfilter 84– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate control 86
First aid kit 174
First aid, refer to First aid kit 174
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 23
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor 70– Indicator/warning lamp 70– Run-flat tire 71– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 72
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 69
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
– Flat tire message 70– Initializing the system 70– Limits of the system 70– Snow chains 70
Flat tire, wheel change 170
Floor mats, care 182
Fog lamps 65
Foot brake 102
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 65
Front airbags 67
Front fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 166
Front fog lamps 65
Front lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 165
Front passenger airbags, de‐
activating 68
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 69
Fuel 140
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 56
Fuel, additives 140
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 56
Fuel cap, closing 138
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 56
Fuel filler flap, closing 138
Fuel filler flap, opening 138
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 138
Fuel gauge 55
Fuel, saving 108
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 199
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 199
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 199
Fuse 173
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 87
Gasoline 140
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 55
Gasoline quality 140
Gear change
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 52
Gear display, automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic 51
Glass sunroof, electrical 31
Glass sunroof, electrical– Convenient operation 23– Opening, closing 31– Raising 31– Remote control 23
H
Halogen headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 165
Hand car wash, care 180
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 88
Hands-free microphone 15
Hazard warning system 15
Head airbags 67
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 62
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 64
Headlamp flasher 47, 63
Headlamps 62
Headlamps, care 180
Headlamps, cleaning, washer fluid 50
Head restraints 37
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height 37– Removing 37
Heatable
– Windshield 86
Heating
– Rear window 83, 86– Seats 36– Windshield 86
Height adjustment
– Seats 34
High beams 63
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 165
Hill drive-off assistant 78
Hills 102
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 44
Homepage 6
Hood 155
Hood, closing 156
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Hood, opening 156
Hood, unlocking 156
Horn 12
Hydraulic brake assistant 76
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 54
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 54
Identification marks, run-flat tires 151
Identification marks, tires 147
Ignition 44
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 44
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 44
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 20
Ignition lock 44
Ignition, switched off 45
Ignition, switched on 44
Indicator and warning lamps 15
Indicator and warning lamps– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 73
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview 183
Individual air distribution 83
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 69
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 72
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 142
Initializing
– Compass, refer to Calibrat‐
ing 90– Glass sunroof, electrical 31
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 70
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays 14
Instrument lighting 65
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 20
Interior equipment 87
Interior lamps 65
Interior lamps– Remote control 24
Interior mirror 38
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 89
Interior temperature, setting
– Air conditioner 82– Automatic climate con‐
trol 84
Internet page 6
J Jump-starting 175
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 28
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 28
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 20
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 20
Kickdown
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 52
Knocking control 140
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement 164
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 164
Lamps 62
Lamps, automatic headlamp
control 62
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams 62
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 36
LATCH child restraint fixing system 41
Leather, care 181
Leather care 181
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 164
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 167
Light-alloy wheels, care 182
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 164
Lighter– Socket 91
Lighting
– Instruments 65
Lighting, lamp and bulb re‐
placement 164
Lighting, vehicle, refer to Lamps 62
Light switch 62
Lock buttons on doors, refer to Locking 25
Locking
– From the inside 25– From the outside 23– Setting the confirmation sig‐
nal 23– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 28
Locking, vehicle
– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Longlife oils, alternative oil
types 158
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 158
Low beams 62
Low beams
– Automatic 62
Low beams, automatic 62
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