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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Automatic transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Press the Start/Stop button to switch off the
engine.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and two Check-Control messages are
displayed.
A signal sounds when you leave the vehicle
while in gear position N.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled, e.g., due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing 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.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper
blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products MINI recommends using cleaning and care
products from MINI, since these have been
tested and approved.
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‐
gerous and harmful to your health. ◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
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Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use
a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable
interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
terial vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or other
articles of clothing can damage the seat covers.
Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are closed. ◀
Caring for special components Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber cleans‐
ers.When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any sili‐
con-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or reduced noise damping.
Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Headliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matte black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Lightly dampen the cloth with water.
Do not soak the headliner.
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. ◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing. ◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety belts
until they are dry.
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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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California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera-based cruise control, ACC 110
Camera, care 210
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 120
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 142
Car battery 198
Car care products 208
Care, displays 210
Care, vehicle 208
Cargo 151
Cargo area 138
Cargo area, adapting size 143
Cargo area, enlarging 139
Cargo area lid 39
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 143
Cargo cover 138
Cargo, securing 152
Cargo straps, securing cargo 152
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 210
Car wash 207
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 149
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 186
Center armrest 142
Center console 16
Central screen, refer to Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 188
Changing wheels 196
Changing wheels/tires 173
Check Control 72
Children, seating position 55 Children, transporting
safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 209
Cigarette lighter 138
Cleaning, displays 210
Climate control 127, 129
Clock 75
Closing/opening via door lock 38
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 143
Coasting 159
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 159
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 159
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 60
Collision warning with City Braking function 100
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 64
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 64
Comfort Access 40
Compact wheel 196
Compartments in the doors 142
Compass 135
Compressor 175
Computer 79
Condensation on win‐ dows 131
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 150
Condition Based Service CBS 186 Configuring drive pro‐
gram 109
Confirmation signal 42
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 81
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 106
Convenient opening 37
Coolant 185
Coolant temperature 74
Cooling function 128, 131
Cooling, maximum 130
Cooling system 185
Cornering lamp 87
Corrosion on brake discs 150
Cruise control 116
Cruise control, active 110
Cruise control, refer to cam‐ era-based cruise control 110
Cruising range 75
Cupholder 142
Current fuel consumption 75
D
Damage, tires 173
Damping control, dy‐ namic 107
Data, technical 214
Date 75
Daytime running lights 87
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 128
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 131
Defrosting the windows 128
Dehumidifying, air 128, 131
Destination distance 80
Diesel particulate filter 149
Digital clock 75
Digital compass 135
Dimensions 214
Dimmable exterior mirrors 53
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Direction indicator, refer toTurn signals 64
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 72
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 89
Displays 71
Displays, cleaning 210
Disposal, coolant 185
Disposal, vehicle battery 199
Distance control, refer to PDC 118
Distance to destination 80
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive mode, GREEN mode 156
Drive-off assistant 109
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 106
Driving Dynamics Control 108
Driving Excitement, SPORT 80
Driving instruction, GREEN mode 158
Driving instructions, breaking in 148
Driving mode 108
Driving notes, general 148
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 106
Driving style analysis 160
Driving tips 148
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 106
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 107
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 107
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 106
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 107 E
Electronic displays, instrument cluster 72
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 106
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 164
Emergency Request 201
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 202
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, door lock 39
Energy Control 75
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 61
Engine, automatic switch- off 61
Engine compartment 180
Engine compartment, working in 180
Engine coolant 185
Engine idling when driving, coasting 159
Engine oil 182
Engine oil, adding 183
Engine oil additives 183
Engine oil change 184
Engine oil filler neck 183
Engine oil temperature 74
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 184
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 184
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 202
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 60
Engine stop 60
Engine temperature 74 Entering a car wash 207
Equipment, interior 133
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 106
Exchanging wheels/tires 173
Exhaust system 149
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 53
Exterior mirrors 52
External start 202
External temperature dis‐ play 75
External temperature warn‐ ing 75
Eyes for securing cargo 152
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 72
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air flow 128, 130
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 72
Favorites buttons, onboard monitor 24
Filler neck for engine oil 183
Fine wood, care 209
First aid kit 202
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 205
Flat tire, changing wheels 196
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Flat tire, repairing 175
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Flat tire, warning lamp 95, 98
Flooding 149
Floor carpet, care 210
Floor mats, care 210
Fogged up windows 128
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 66
Foot brake 149
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Front fog lamps 89
Front passenger airbags, auto‐ matic deactivation 93
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 93
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 97
Fuel 166
Fuel cap 164
Fuel consumption, current 75
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 79
Fuel filler flap 164
Fuel gauge 74
Fuel quality 166
Fuel recommendation 166
Fuel, tank capacity 215
Fuse 199
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 133
Gasoline 166
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 68
Gear shift indicator 76
General driving notes 148
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 45
Glove compartment 141
GREEN mode 156
GREEN mode, bonus range 158
GREEN mode driving style analysis 160
GREEN mode indicator 156
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 108
GREEN tip 158
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 214
Ground clearance 150 H
Halogen headlamps 190
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 134
Hazard warning flashers 201
Head airbags 91
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 87
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 87
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamp glass 189
Headlamps, care 208
Headlamp washer system 64
Headliner 17
Head restraints 47
Head restraints, front 50
Head restraints, rear 51
Head-up Display 83
Head-up Display, standard view 84
Heavy cargo, stowing 152
High-beam Assistant 88
High beams 64
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 88
Hills 150
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 109
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 142
Homepage 6
Hood 180
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 149
HUD Head-up Display 83
Hydroplaning 149
I
Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning 75 Icy roads, see External tem‐
perature warning 75
Identification marks, tires 171
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 180
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 59
Ignition on 59
Illuminated ring, central in‐ strument cluster 82
Indication of a flat tire 95, 98
Individual air distribu‐ tion 128, 130
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 168
Inflation pressure warning, tires 97
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 79
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 95
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Instrument cluster 71
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 72
Instrument lighting 89
Integrated key 34
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 201
Intelligent Safety 99
Intensity, AUTO program 130
Interior equipment 133
Interior lamps 89
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 37
Interior motion sensor 43
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 53
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 135
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Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
N Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 50
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 51
New wheels and tires 173
No Passing Information 77
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 205
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 186
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 122
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 166
Odometer 74
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 182
Oil, adding 183
Oil additives 183
Oil change 184
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 76
Oil filler neck 183
Oil types, alternative 184
Oil types, approved 184
Old batteries, disposal 199
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 186
Onboard monitor 18 Onboard monitor operating
concept 18
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 188
Opening/closing via door lock 38
Opening/closing with remote control 37
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 131
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 74
P Paint, vehicle 208
Panoramic glass sunroof 45
Parallel parking assistant 122
Park Distance Control PDC 118
Parked-car ventilation 132
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 150
Parking aid, refer to PDC 118
Parking assistant 122
Parking brake 63
Parking lamps 86
Particulate filter 149
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 52
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 121
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 118
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 103
Performance Control 107
Personal Profile 35
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual Pinch protection system, glasssunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 44
Plastic, care 209
Power failure 199
Power windows 44
Pressure, tire air pressure 168
Pressure warning, tires 97
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 185
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 60
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 65
Rear fog lamps 89
Rear lamps 192
Rear luggage rack 153
Rearview camera 120
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window de‐ froster 128, 131
Recirculated-air filter 132
Recirculated-air mode 128, 131
Recommended fuel grade 166
Recommended tire brands 174
Refueling 164
Remaining range 75
Remote control/key 34
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