
Adhere to the information included with
the cargo straps.▷Four lashing eyes are available for fastening
the cargo straps. Two of them are located
on the inside wall of the cargo area.
Securing cargo
Stow and secure the cargo as described
above; otherwise it may present a danger to
the occupants, for instance during braking and
avoidance maneuvers.
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects in the
passenger compartment without securing
them; otherwise, they may present a danger to
occupants, for instance during braking and
avoidance maneuvers.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, as
excessive loads can pose a safety hazard, and
may also place you in violation of traffic safety
laws.
Do not secure cargo using the upper LATCH
mounting points, refer to page 42; otherwise,
these may become damaged. ◀
Roof-mounted luggage
rack
NotesA special rack system is available as an optionalaccessory.
Anchorage points
The figure shows an example of the roof of the
MINI.
The anchorage points are located on the roof
railing.
Take out the covers.
Attachment
Follow the installation instructions for the roof- mounted luggage rack.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available for
the movement of the glass sunroof.
Loading
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect
on vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not be too large in
area.▷Always load the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.▷Fasten the roof-mounted luggage securely,
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Charging the battery
Note Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to the
socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as this could damage the battery. ◀
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the
engine is switched off. Connections, refer to
page 175.
General information
Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged to
achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in
the following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to
travel short distances.▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
Power failure
After a temporary power failure, some equip‐
ment will be restricted in its use and will need
to be reinitialized. In addition, certain individual
settings will be lost and must be updated:
▷Time and date: the values must be up‐
dated, refer to page 58.▷Radio: the stations need to be stored again,
refer to page 116.▷Glass sunroof, electrical: it may only be pos‐
sible to tilt the roof. The system needs to be
initialized. Contact the service center.
Disposing of old batteries
Have used batteries disposed of by the
service center after they are replaced or
take them to a recycling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle. ◀
Fuses should be replaced by the service center.
Information on the fuses can be found on the
inside of the covers.
In the engine compartment
Opening the cover
Press the snap lock.
In interior
On the right side of the footwell.
Opening the cover
Push out at the recess.
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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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Service interval display, referto Service requirements 59
Service requirements 59
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service 160
Settings– Clock, 12h/24h format 57
Settings and information 56
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 20
Shifting
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 52
Shifting, manual transmis‐
sion 51
Shift lever
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 52
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 53
Side airbags 67
Side door, rear, refer to Club‐ door 26
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 31
Sliding/tilting sunroof
– Refer to Glass sunroof, elec‐
trical 31
Slot for remote control 44
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 133
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 161
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 56
Speedometer 14
Speed, with winter tires 150
Split door
– Opening/closing 27– Opening from the out‐
side 27– Unlocking with remote con‐
trol 24
Sport button 78
Sport program, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 52
Stability control systems 76
Start/Stop button 44
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 45
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 46
Starting the engine 45
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 175
Steering wheel 39
Steering wheel– Shift paddles 53
Steering wheel, adjusting 39
Steering wheel lock 44
Stopping, engine 46
Storage, tires 150
Storing the vehicle 182
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 142
Summer tires, tread 148
Swing doors, refer to Split door 27
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 46
Switching off, vehicle 46
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 55
Tailgate 27
Tailgate
– Comfort Access 29
Tailgate, see Split door 24
Tail lamps 167
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 55
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 196
Telephone 126
Temperature– Air conditioner 83– Automatic climate con‐
trol 85
Temperature, coolant, refer to
Coolant temperature 55
Temperature display
– External temperature 54– External temperature warn‐
ing 54– Setting the units 57
Temperature warning 54
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 30
Time
– Setting the time 58
Tire age 149
Tire identification marks 147
Tire inflation pressure 142
Tire inflation pressure
– Pressure loss 70
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 69
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
– System limits 72– System reset 72– Warning lamp 73
Tire Quality Grading 147
Tires
– Flat tire 70– Inflation pressure 142– Inflation pressure loss 73– Pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 72
Tires, breaking in 100
Tires, changing 149
Tires, condition 148
Tires, damage 148
Tire size 147
Tires, minimum tread 148
Tires, retreaded tires 150
Tires, storage 150
Tire tread 148
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 162
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 162
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