
Saving fuelVehicle 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 Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors. The implementation of certain
measures, driving style and regular mainte‐ nance can have an influence on fuel consump‐
tion and on the environmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts following use Remove unneeded auxiliary mirrors, roof or
rear luggage racks after use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Close both windows Open windows causes higher air resistance and
thus increases fuel consumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire infla‐
tion pressure, refer to page 142, at least twice
a month and before starting on a long trip.Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away without delayDo not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when driving Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking. To
achieve this, maintain a suitable distance to the
vehicle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
fuel consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion. Be‐
ginning with 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐
gine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and coast to a halt in the
highest applicable gear.
On a downhill slope, take your foot off the ac‐
celerator and coast in a suitable gear.
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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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▷Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
there is a risk that these may be damaged.▷Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into the car wash, note the fol‐
lowing to ensure that the vehicle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Move the selector lever to position N.3.Release the handbrake.4.Switch the engine off.5.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
Hand car wash
If washing the vehicle by hand, use copious
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces‐
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or a
washing brush by applying gentle pressure.
Before cleaning the windshield, deactivate the
rain sensor to avoid unintentional wiper activa‐
tion or switch off the ignition.
Adhere to the local regulations regarding
washing cars by hand.
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or caus‐
tic cleansers. Soak areas that have been soiled,
e.g., due to insects, with shampoo and rinse off
with copious quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a window deicer; do not use an
ice scraper.
Windows Clean the outside and inside surfaces of the
windows and the mirror glasses with window
cleaner.
Do not clean mirror glass with cleaners contain‐
ing quartz.
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to
avoid streaking.
Wax and preservative residue and soiling on
the windows cause streaking during window
wiping and lead to premature wear on the
wiper blades and malfunctions of the rain sen‐
sor.
Vehicle care Car care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi‐
cantly to vehicle value retention.
The manufacturer recommends using cleaning
and care products from MINI, since these have
been tested and approved.
Original MINI CareProducts have been tested
on materials, in the laboratory, and in the field,
and offer optimum care and protection for MINI
vehicles.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage. ◀
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it alsodescribes 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.
Engine specifications
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksDisplacementcu in/cm³97.5/1,59897.5/1,59897.5/1,598No. of cylinders444Maximum outputhp121181208at engine speedrpm6,0005,5006,000Maximum torquelb ft/Nm114/155177/240192/260with overboost–192/260207/280at engine speedrpm4,2501,600-5,0001,750-5,500with overboost–1,730-4,5002,000-5,100Overboost briefly increases the highest torque during rapid acceleration, for example when pass‐
ing another vehicle.
Dimensions
MINI
MINICooperCooper S
John Cooper WorksWidth with mirrorsinches/mm75.3/1,91375.3/1,913Width without mirrorsinches/mm66.3/1,68366.3/1,683Height without roof antennainches/mm55.4/1,40755.4/1,407Lengthinches/mm146.6/3,723146.8/3,729Seite 196ReferenceTechnical data196
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MINICooperCooper S
John Cooper WorksWith aerodynamic bumperinches/mm-148.0/3,758Track width, frontinches/mm57.4/1,45957.4/1,459Track width, rearinches/mm57.8/1,46757.8/1,467Wheelbaseinches/mm97.1/2,46797.1/2,467Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m35/10.735/10.7
MINI Clubman
MINI ClubmanCooperCooper S
John Cooper WorksWidth with mirrorsinches/mm75.3/1,91375.3/1,913Width without mirrorsinches/mm66.3/1,68366.3/1,683Height without roof antennainches/mm56.1/1,42656.4/1,432Lengthinches/mm155.9/3,961155.9/3,961With aerodynamic bumperinches/mm-157.2/3,994Track width, frontinches/mm57.4/1,45957.2/1,453Track width, rearinches/mm57.8/1,46757.5/1,461Wheelbaseinches/mm100.3/2,547100.3/2,547Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m36/1136/11Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.MINI
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksCurb weight, road ready, with maximum special equipmentManual transmissionlbs/kg2,535/1,1502,668/1,2102,679/1,215Automatic transmissionlbs/kg2,612/1,1852,712/1,2302,723/1,235Approved gross vehicle weightSeite 197Technical dataReference197
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Date– Display format 57– Setting 58
Daytime running lights 63
Decorative trim, care 182
Defogging windows 83
Defroster
– Rear window 83, 86
Defrosting windows 83
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 83
Digital compass 89
Dip stick, engine oil 157
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 47
Displacement, refer to Engine data 196
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 65
Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 182
Displays, cleaning 182
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal
– Remote control battery 30
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 80
Door
– Rear, refer to Clubdoor 26
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 20
Door lock 24
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 23
Doors, manual operation 25
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 23– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
DOT Quality Grades 147
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 78
Driving notes, breaking
in 100
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 78
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 76
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 100
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 86
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 76
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 77
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 76
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 77
E Electrical malfunction– Door lock 25– Fuel filler flap 138
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 76
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 76
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 53
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 138
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Door lock 25
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 108
Engine, breaking in 100
Engine compartment 155
Engine oil, adding 157
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 158
Engine oil, alternative oil
types 158
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 59
Engine oil, dip stick 157
Engine oil, filling capacity 199
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 160
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 158
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 158
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 55
Engine power, refer to Engine data 196
Engine, RPM 196
Engine start, assistance 175
Engine, starting 45
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 28
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 44
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 44
Engine, switching off 46
Equipment, interior 87
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 76
Exchanging wheels/tires 149
Exterior mirrors 38
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 38
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 38
Exterior sensors, care 182
External temperature dis‐ play 54
External temperature display
– Changing the units 57– On the computer 57
External temperature warn‐
ing 54
Externel temperature dis‐ play 54
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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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Low beams, bulb replace‐ment 165
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 35
Lumbar support 35
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 59
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 59
Maintenance require‐ ments 160
Maintenance system MINI 160
Malfunction– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 53– Door lock 25– Fuel filler flap 138
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 60
Manual air distribution 83, 85
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 52
Manual operation
– Door lock 25– Selector lever lock, auto‐
matic transmission 53
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 138
Manual transmission 51
Marking on approved tires 150
Maximum cooling 85
Maximum speed, winter tires 150
Microfilter 84
Microfilter
– With automatic climate con‐
trol 86
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐
tem 160
MINI Mobility System 151
Minimum tread, tires 148
Mirrors 38
Mirrors, folding in and out 38
Mirrors, interior mirror 38
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 101
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 126
Mobility System 151
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 40
N Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 37
New wheels and tires 149
Notes 6
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 86
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 161
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 161
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 140
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 140
Odometer 54
Oil additives 158
Oil level 157
Oil types, alternative 158
Oil types, approved 158
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 161
Onboard vehicle tool kit 162 Opening and closing– Comfort Access 28– From the inside 25– From the outside 22– Using the door lock 24– Via the remote control 22
Opening and unlocking
– From the inside 25
Outside air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 85
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 83, 85
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 55
P Park Distance Control PDC 80
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 80
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 80
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake 46
Parking lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 166
Parking lamps 62
Parking lamps/low beams 62
PDC Park Distance Control 80
Personal Profile 20
Pinch protection
– Windows 32
Plastic, care 181
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter 84– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter 84– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate control 86
Power, refer to Engine
data 196
Power windows 32
Power windows
– Initializing 32
Power windows, refer to Win‐
dows 31
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