2014 MINI COOPER jump start

Engine compartmentVehicle 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Washer fluid reservoir2Vehicle identification number3Oil filler neck4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Jump-starting, negative terminal6Coolant reservoirHood
Hints Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
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▷If the LED is flashing but the MINI Response
Center cannot be heard on the speaker, the
hands-free system may be malfunctioning.
However, the MINI Response Center may
still be able to hear you.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located in the tailgate.
To remove, loosen the brackets.
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in the cargo area.
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents reg‐
ularly and replace any expired items promptly.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability Roadside Assistance can be reached around the
clock in many countries. You can obtain assis‐
tance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Jump-starting
Hints If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,
always avoid all contact with electrical compo‐
nents while the engine is running. ◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This informa‐
tion can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is the danger of short circuits. ◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking. ◀
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The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine
compartment acts as the battery's positive ter‐
minal.
Open the cap of the starting aid terminal.
The body ground acts as the negative terminal
of the battery.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the cap of the starting aid terminal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to thecorresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.
If the vehicle to be started has a diesel en‐
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle to be started
in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged
battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing
Note Tow-starting and towing
When tow-starting and towing the vehi‐
cle, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems;
otherwise, improper behavior of the braking
function of individual systems could result in an
accident. ◀
Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer to
page 99.
Automatic transmission: transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle must not be towed if the front
wheels are touching the ground. Therefore,
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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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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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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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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
Moisture in headlamp 189 Seite 224REFERENCEEverything from A to Z224
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