2014 MINI COOPER manual transmission

contact a service center in the event of a break‐
down.
Tow the vehicle only with the front axle
raised
Have the vehicle towed only with the front axle
raised or transported on a loading platform;
otherwise, damage may occur. ◀
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result. ◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center. ◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur. ◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter than
the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result. ◀
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Tow-starting
Automatic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine
cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐ edied.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 202. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the engine
is cold.1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 59, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release the
pedal. After the engine starts, immediately
press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
warning system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 206MOBILITYBreakdown assistance206
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CareVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes
Hints 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 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer. ◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-pres‐
sure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm. ◀▷Regularly remove foreign items such as
leaves in the area below the windshield
when the hood is raised.▷Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage
the vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Unscrew the rod antenna.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 65, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instructions
on avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 43.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged. ◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.Seite 207CareMOBILITY207
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Dimensions
MINIWidth with mirrorsinches/mm76.1/1932Width without mirrorsinches/mm68.0/1727Height with roof antennainches/mm55.7/1414Lengthinches/mm151.1/3837Cooper S: lengthinches/mm151.9/3858Wheelbaseinches/mm98.2/2495Smallest turning circle diam.ft/m35/10.8
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles
with manual transmission; the values followingthe slash apply to vehicles with automatic
transmission. MINI CooperCurb weight, road ready, with 75 kg load, with fuel
tank 90 % full, without special equipmentlbs
kg2605/2675
1182/1213Approved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg3455/3520
1567/1597Loadlbs
kg680
305Approved front axle loadlbs
kg1905/1975
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 106
ACC, Active Cruise Control 110
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 70
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 132
Active cruise control, ACC 110
Additives, oil 183
Adjusting the headlamps 89
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 47
Adjustments, steering wheel 54
After washing vehicle 208
Airbags 91
Airbags, indicator/warning light 92
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 128, 131
Air conditioner 127
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 128, 131
Air distribution, manual 128, 130
Air flow, air conditioner 128
Air flow, automatic climate control 130
Air pressure, tires 168
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 132
Alarm system 42
Alarm triggering 42
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the headliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14 All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 174
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 134
Alternative oil types 184
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System, ABS 106
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 106
Approved axle load 214
Approved engine oils 184
Arrival time 80
Ash tray 138
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 202
Assistance when driving off 109
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 99
AUTO intensity 130
Automatic car wash 207
Automatic climate con‐ trol 129
Automatic cruise control with Stop & Go 110
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 93
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 87
Automatic locking 42
Automatic recirculated-air control 131
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 130
AUTO program, intensity 130
Auto Start/Stop function 61
Average fuel consumption 79 Average speed 80
Axle loads, weights 214
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 48
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 202
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 205
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 199
Battery, vehicle 198
Belts, safety belts 49
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 142
Bonus range, GREEN mode 158
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 142
Brake assistant 106
Brake discs, breaking in 148
Brake pads, breaking in 148
Braking, hints 149
Breakdown assis‐ tance 201, 202
Breaking in 148
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 82
Bug light 190
Bulb replacement 189
Bulb replacement, front 190
Bulb replacement, rear 192
Bulb replacement, side 195
Bulbs and lamps 189
Button, RES 112
Button, Start/Stop 59
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Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 76
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 196
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 68
Jump-starting 202
K Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 40
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 35
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 68
Knee airbag 91
L Lamp replacement 189
Lamp replacement, front 190
Lamp replacement, rear 192
Lamp replacement, side 195
Lamps and bulbs 189
Language on Control Dis‐ play 82
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 152
LATCH child restraint fixing system 56
Launch Control 70
Leather, care 208
LED bug light 190
LED headlamps 190
LED ring, central instrument cluster 82
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 189
Left-hand traffic, lamp set‐ ting 89 Letters and numbers, enter‐
ing 24
Light 86
Light-alloy wheels, care 209
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 189
Lighter 138
Lighting 86
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 37
Light switch 86
Load 152
Loading 151
Lock, door 38
Locking/unlocking via door lock 38
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 42
Locking, settings 42
Low beams 86
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 88
Lower back support, mechani‐ cal 48
Lug bolt lock 198
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 152
Lumbar support, mechani‐ cal 48
M
Maintenance 186
Maintenance require‐ ments 186
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 76
Maintenance system, MINI 186
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 72
Manual air distribu‐ tion 128, 130
Manual air flow 128, 130 Manual mode, transmis‐
sion 68
Manual operation, door lock 38
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 52
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 164
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 119
Manual operation, rearview camera 121
Manual transmission 67
Manufacturer of the MINI 7
Marking on approved tires 174
Marking, run-flat tires 175
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 130
Maximum speed, display 77
Maximum speed, winter tires 174
Measure, units of 82
Medical kit 202
Menu in instrument cluster 78
Menus, refer to onboard mon‐ itor operating concept 20
Microfilter 129, 132
MID - program, driving dy‐ namics 108
MINI Connected, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 186
MINIMALISM Analyser 160
MINIMALISM info 159
Minimum tread, tires 172
Mirrors 52
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 149
Mobility System 175
Mode, GREEN Mode 156
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
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Remote control, malfunc‐tion 38
Remote control, replacing the battery 34
Remote control, univer‐ sal 133
Replacement fuse 199
Replacing parts 188
Replacing the battery, remote control 34
Replacing wheels/tires 173
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 112
Reserve warning, refer to Range 75
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 95
Retaining straps, securing cargo 152
Retreaded tires 174
Right-hand traffic, lamp set‐ ting 89
Roadside parking lamps 86
RON recommended fuel grade 166
Roof load capacity 214
Roof-mounted luggage rack 152
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 205
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 175
Rubber components, care 209
Run-flat tires 175
S
Safe braking 149
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 50
Safety belts 49
Safety belts, care 209 Safety systems, airbags 91
Saving fuel 155
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 188
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 205
Sealant 175
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 49
Seat heating, front 49
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seats 47
Selection list in instrument cluster 78
Selector lever, automatic transmission 68
Sensors, care 210
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 186
Service requirements, dis‐ play 76
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 202
Settings, locking/unlocking 42
Settings, mirrors 52
Settings on Control Display 81
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 67
Shift paddles on steering wheel 69
Side airbags 91
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 42
Sitting safely 47
Size 214
Slide/tilt glass roof 45
Snow chains 178
Socket 137
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 186
Soot particulate filter 149 SOS button 201
Spare fuse 199
Specified engine oil types 184
Speed, average 80
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 80
Speed limiter, display 77
Speed Limit Information 77
Speed warning 81
Split screen 23
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 69
Sport displays 80
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 108
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 68
Stability control systems 106
Standard view, Head-up Dis‐ play 84
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 61
Start/Stop button 59
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 60
Status display, tires 94
Status information, onboard monitor 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 54
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Stopping the engine 60
Storage compartments 141
Storage, tires 174
Storing the vehicle 210
Summer tires, tread 172
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 73
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 108
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 132
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
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Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 74
Tailgate 39
Tailgate via remote control 38
Tail lamps 192
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 214
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 128
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 130
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 75
Temperature, engine oil 74
Terminal, starting aid 202
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 73
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 42
Theft protection, lug bolts 198
Thigh support 48
Tilt alarm sensor 43
Time of arrival 80
Tire damage 173
Tire identification marks 171
Tire inflation pressure 168
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 97
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Tires, changing 173
Tire sealant 175
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 168
Tires, run-flat tires 175
Tire tread 172
Tone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Tools 188
Total vehicle weight 214
Touchpad 21 Tourist function, refer to
Right-hand/left-hand traf‐
fic 89
Tow fitting 205
Towing 203
Tow-starting 203
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 94
Traction control 107
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 107
Transmission, automatic 67
Transmission lock, releasing manually 69
Transmission, manual 67
Transporting children safely 55
Tread, tires 172
Trip computer 80
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64
Trip odometer 74
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 121
Turn signal, front 190
Turn signal, side 195
Turn signals, operation 64
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 192
U
Unintentional alarm 43
Units of measure 82
Universal remote control 133
Unlock button, automatic transmission 68
Unlocking/locking via door lock 38
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 209
USB interface 137 V
Vehicle battery 198
Vehicle battery, replacing 199
Vehicle, breaking in 148
Vehicle care 208
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 180
Vehicle jack 196
Vehicle paint 208
Vehicle storage 210
Vehicle wash 207
Ventilation 132
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 132
Voice activation system 26
W Warning messages, refer to Check Control 72
Warning triangle 202
Washer fluid 66
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 66
Washer system 64
Washing, vehicle 207
Water on roads 149
Weights 214
Welcome lamps 87
Wheels, changing 173
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 168
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Window defroster, rear 128, 131
Windows, powered 44
Windshield de‐ froster 129, 131
Windshield washer fluid 66 Seite 227Everything from A to ZREFERENCE227
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