
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
Do not let your foot rest on the brake
pedal
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal. Even light but consistent pedal pressure
can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure. ◀
Objects in the area around the pedals No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again when they are returned after being re‐
moved, such as for cleaning. ◀
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal
every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
HillsDrive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required. Oth‐
erwise, the brake system may overheat, result‐
ing in a reduction in the brake system effi‐
ciency.You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
necessary.
Downshifting in manual mode of the automatic
transmission, refer to page  57.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure. ◀
Do not drive in neutral
Never drive with the transmission in neu‐
tral, with the engine switched off or with the
clutch depressed; otherwise, you will have nei‐
ther the braking action of the engine or nor its
power assistance when braking or steering. ◀
Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐
tion on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
When the vehicle is parked
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are normal.
After the engine is switched off, the coolant
pump may continue running for some time in
the MINI Cooper S. This causes noises in the en‐
gine compartment.
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Conform to Federal Safety Requirements
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition to
these grades. ◀
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving hab‐
its, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
TractionThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under control‐
led conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering, hy‐
droplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi‐cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure. ◀
RSC – Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
page  160.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than
summer tires.
XL
Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Tire treadSummer tiresThe tread depth should not be less than
0.12 in/3 mm, although European legislation,
for example, requires a minimum tread depth
of only 0.063 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths less
than 0.12 in/3 mm, there is a great danger of
hydroplaning even in low water depths and at
raised speeds.
Winter tires
The suitability of winter tires for winter driving
is reduced noticeably when their tread depth
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Vehicle batteryMaintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery in tem‐
perate climate conditions.
The service center will be happy to answer any
questions on the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble. ◀
Have the vehicle battery registered by the serv‐
ice center after it is replaced to ensure that all
comfort functions are available without restric‐
tions and that any associated Check Control
messages are no longer displayed.
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  180.
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  63.▷Radio: the stations need to be stored again,
refer to page  126.▷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.
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  81 
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control  65 
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol  91 
Adaptive Light Control  69 
Additives, engine oil  167 
Airbags  72 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  75 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode  88, 90  
Air conditioner  87 
Air conditioning  87 
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner  87– Automatic climate con‐
trol  89
Air distribution
– Automatic  90– Individual 88– Manual 88, 90
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function  91 
Air flow rate  87, 90  
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure  152 
Air supply
– Air conditioner  87– Automatic climate con‐
trol  89
Alarm system  32 
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms  32– Interior motion sensor  32– Tilt alarm sensor 32
ALL4 all-wheel system  83 
All-wheel drive, refer to
ALL4  83 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  93 
Ambient lighting  71 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  55 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  81 
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC  81 
Anti-theft protection  23 
Approved engine oils  167 
Ashtray  96 
Assistance, roadside  180 
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant  83 
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing  180  
Automatic– Air distribution  90– Air flow rate 90
Automatic car wash  186 
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribution  90
Automatic, cruise control 84 
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  67 
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Kickdown  57– Overriding selector lever
lock  58
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control  90 
AUX-IN port  130 
Average fuel consumption  61 
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units  62Average speed 61 
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter  60 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  37 
Backrests, refer to Seats  36 
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  175 
Battery– Disposal  32– Remote control  22
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery  178 
Battery replacement
– Remote control  32
Belts, refer to Safety belts  38 
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts  38 
Bi-xenon headlamps  172 
Blower, refer to Air flow rate  87, 90  
Brake assistant  81 
Brake discs, breaking in  110 
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements  64 
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic  81 
Brake pads, breaking in  110 
Brakes
– Handbrake  51
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system  169 
Brakes, service require‐ ments  64 
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system  169 
Braking, notes  111 
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Breakdown assistance, Road‐side Assistance  180 
Breaking in  110 
Buckle tongue, rear– Height adjustment  39
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/Stop button  49 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery  178 
Car care products  187 
Care, displays  189 
Care, vehicle  187 
Cargo area
– Comfort Access  30– Flat loading floor  99– Multi-function hook  101– Opening from the out‐
side  28– Partition net  100
Cargo area, enlarging
– Cargo cover 98
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐
rior lamps  70 
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate  28 
Car horn, refer to Horn  14 
Carpet, care  189 
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone  136 
Car wash  186 
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol  81 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  169  
CD/DVD drives, care  189 
Center armrest  103 
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole  17 
Center rail  104 
Center rail, refer to Storage compartments  104 
Central locking– Comfort Access  30– From the inside  27– From the outside  24
Central locking system
– Concept 23– From the outside  23
Changes, technical, refer to
Safety  7 
Changing wheels/tires  159 
Check Control  65 
Children, transporting  44 
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH  45 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems  44 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  44 
Child seat, mounting  44 
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely  44 
Chrome parts, care  189 
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode  88, 90  
Cleaning, displays  189 
Cleaning, refer to Care  186 
Climate  87 
Climate mode
– Ventilation  91
Clock 59 
Clock
– 12h/24h format  62
Closing
– From the inside 27– From the outside  24
Clutch, breaking in  110 
Cockpit  14 
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine  50 
Combination instrument, refer to Displays  16 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher  52 
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system  53 
Comfort Access– In the car wash  31– Replacing the battery  32
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console  17 
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock  49 
Compass, digital  94 
Computer  60 
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion  60 
Condition Based Service CBS  169 
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking  25 
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption  61 
Control Display, care  189 
Controls and displays  14 
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity  81 
Convenient operation
– Windows  25
Coolant temperature  60 
Cooling function, switching on and off  91 
Cooling, maximum  90 
Cornering Brake Control, CBC  81 
Corrosion on brake discs  112 
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter  143 
Cruise control  84 
Cupholders  96 
Current fuel consumption  61 
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control  69 
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data  204 
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting  70 
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit  14 
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FFailure messages, refer to Check Control  65 
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms  32 
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts  38 
Fault messages, refer to Check Control  65 
Filling capacities  207 
Filter– Refer to Activated-charcoal
filter  89– Refer to Microfilter  89– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate control  91
First aid kit 180 
First aid, refer to First aid kit  180  
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing  25 
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor  76– Indicator/warning lamp  76– Run-flat tire 76– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM  77
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  75 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
– Flat tire message  76– Initializing the system  75– Limits of the system 75– Snow chains 75
Flat tire, wheel change  177 
Floor mats, care  189 
Fog lamps  70 
Foot brake  111 
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps  70 
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4  83 
Front airbags  72 
Front fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment  173 
Front fog lamps  70 
Front lamps, bulb replace‐
ment  173 
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating  73 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  75 
Fuel  150 
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption  61
Fuel, additives  150 
Fuel, average consump‐ tion  61 
Fuel cap, closing  148 
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion  61
Fuel filler flap, closing  148 
Fuel filler flap, opening  148 
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion  148 
Fuel gauge  60 
Fuel, saving  118 
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities  207 
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities  207 
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities  207 
Fuse  178 
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener  92 
Gasoline  150 
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge  60 
Gasoline quality  150 
Gear change
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic  57
Gear display, automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic  56 
Glass sunroof, electrical  32 
Glass sunroof, electrical– Convenient operation  25– Opening, closing 33– Raising 33– Remote control  25
H
Halogen headlamps, bulb re‐ placement  173 
Hand car wash, care  187 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  93 
Hands-free microphone  17 
Hazard warning system  17 
Head airbags  72 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic  67 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture  69 
Headlamp flasher  52, 68  
Headlamps  67 
Headlamps, care  187 
Headlamps, cleaning, washer fluid  55 
Head restraints  41 
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height  41– Removing 41
Heatable
– Windshield  91
Heating
– Rear window  88, 91– Seats  38– Windshield  91
Height adjustment
– Seats 36
High beams  68 
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment  173 
Hill drive-off assistant  83 
Hills  112 
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock  49 
Homepage  6 
Hood  164 
Hood, closing  165 
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Hood, opening 165 
Hood, unlocking  165 
Horn  14 
Hydraulic brake assistant  81 
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning  59 
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning  59 
Identification marks, run-flat tires  160 
Identification marks, tires  156 
Ignition  49 
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state  49 
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on  49 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key  22 
Ignition lock  49 
Ignition, switched off  50 
Ignition, switched on  49 
Indicator and warning lamps  17 
Indicator and warning lamps– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM  78
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview  190 
Individual air distribution  88 
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor  75 
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM  77 
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure  152 
Initializing
– Compass, refer to Calibrat‐
ing  95– Glass sunroof, electrical  33
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM  75 
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays  16 
Instrument lighting  70 
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit  14 
Integrated key  22 
Interior equipment  92 
Interior lamps  70 
Interior lamps– Remote control  26
Interior mirror 43 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  94 
Interior temperature, setting
– Air conditioner  87– Automatic climate con‐
trol  89
Internet page  6 
J Jump-starting  180 
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  30 
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access  30 
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile  22 
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key  22 
Kickdown
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic  57
Knee airbag  72 
Knocking control  150 
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement  172 
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment  172 
Lamps  67 
Lamps, automatic headlamp
control  67 
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams  67 
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts  38 
LATCH child restraint fixing system  45 
Leather, care  188 
Leather care  188 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  172 
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement  175 
Light-alloy wheels, care  189 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  172 
Lighter– Socket  96
Lighting
– Instruments  70
Lighting, lamp and bulb re‐
placement  172 
Lighting, vehicle, refer to Lamps  67 
Light switch  67 
Lock buttons on doors, refer to Locking  27 
Locking
– From the inside  27– From the outside  25– Setting the confirmation sig‐
nal  25– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access  30
Locking, vehicle
– From the inside 27– From the outside  24
Longlife oils, alternative oil
types  167 
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils  167 
Low beams  67 
Low beams
– Automatic  67
Low beams, automatic  67 
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Low beams, bulb replace‐ment  173 
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support  37 
Lumbar support  37 
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements  64 
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet 
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements  64 
Maintenance require‐ ments  169 
Maintenance system MINI  169 
Malfunction– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic  58– Door lock 27– Fuel filler flap  148
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control  65 
Manual air distribution  88, 90  
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic  57 
Manual operation
– Door lock  27– Selector lever lock, auto‐
matic transmission  58
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap  148 
Manual transmission  56 
Marking on approved tires  159 
Maximum cooling  90 
Maximum speed, winter tires  160 
Microfilter  89 
Microfilter
– With automatic climate con‐
trol  91
MINI Homepage  6 
MINI Internet page  6 
MINI maintenance sys‐
tem  169 
MINI Mobility System  161 
Minimum tread, tires  158 
Mirrors  42 
Mirrors, folding in and out  42 
Mirrors, interior mirror  43 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  111 
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone  136 
Mobility System  161 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems  44 
N Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints  41 
New wheels and tires  159 
Notes  6 
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion  91 
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics  170  
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis  170  
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality  150 
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality  150 
Odometer  59 
Oil additives  167 
Oil level  166 
Oil types, alternative  167 
Oil types, approved  167 
Onboard Diagnostics OBD  170 Opening and closing– Comfort Access  30– From the inside  27– From the outside  24– Using the door lock  26– Via the remote control  24
Opening and unlocking
– From the inside 27
Outside air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol  90
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode  88, 90  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  60 
P Park Distance Control PDC  85 
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  85 
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC  85 
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake  51 
Parking lamp, bulb replace‐ ment  173 
Parking lamps  67 
Parking lamps/low beams  67 
PDC Park Distance Control  85 
Personal Profile  22 
Pinch protection
– Windows  34
Plastic, care  188 
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter  89– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter  89– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate control  91
Poor road operation 113 
Power, refer to Engine data  204 
Power windows  34 
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows  33 
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