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Being towedFollow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions, or 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.▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission Towing vehicles with an automatic trans‐
mission
Only transport vehicles with an automatic
transmission on tow trucks or with raised front
wheels; otherwise, the transmission may be
damaged. ◀
Towing with a tow bar
Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than your vehicle, or it will not be possible to
control vehicle response. ◀
Correctly attach the tow bar
Only secure the tow bar on the tow fit‐
tings; damage can occur when it is secured on
other parts of the vehicle. ◀
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:▷Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.
Towing with a tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle. ◀
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Caring for the convertible top
The appearance and life of the convertible top
depend on proper care and operation.
Adhere to the following instructions:▷Do not fold the convertible top and stow it
in the convertible top box while it is wet or
frozen; otherwise, water marks, fabric
stains, and chafing may occur.▷If water marks nevertheless occur on the
headliner, these can be removed using a
microfiber cloth and interior cleaner.▷When parking the vehicle in an enclosed
space for lengthy periods, ensure that the
area is adequately ventilated.▷Remove bird droppings immediately as
their corrosive properties may damage the
convertible top and the rubber seals.
Stain removal
To remove stains from the convertible
top, do not use stain remover, paint thinner,
solvents, benzine, or similar substances. These
agents can destroy the rubber coating. Im‐
proper care and cleaning can cause the
convertible top and its seams to become per‐
meable to water. ◀
To remove severe soiling, use a special
convertible top cleaner.
Follow the instructions for use from the manu‐
facturer.
Treat the convertible top with an impregnating
agent once a year.
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: rear spoiler
box
To ensure that proper functioning of the rear
spoiler is not impaired, for example due to
leaves, snow or ice, clean the rear spoiler box
at regular intervals.
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to vehicle value reten‐
tion and protects the paintwork against the
long-term effects of paint-damaging substan‐
ces.
Environmental influences in areas with higher
air pollution or natural contaminants, such as
tree resin or pollen, can have an impact on the
vehicle paint. Therefore, it is important to tailor
the frequency and extent of your car care to
these influences.
Immediately remove especially aggressive sub‐
stances, such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, or bird
droppings, to prevent damage to the paint‐
work.
Correcting paint damage
Depending on the severity of the damage, re‐
pair stone impact damage or scratches imme‐
diately to prevent rust formation.
The manufacturer recommends having paint
damage corrected with a professional repair
paint job according to factory specifications us‐
ing original MINI paint materials.
Preservation
Preservation is needed when water no longer
beads off of the clean paint surfaces. Only use
paint preservation products that contain car‐
nauba or synthetic waxes.
Leather care The leather processed by the manufacturer is a
high quality natural product. Light graininess is
a typical feature of natural leather.
Particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores
and folds, and lead to increased wear and pre‐
mature degradation of the leather surface.
Therefore, remove dust from the leather regu‐
larly, using a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Make especially sure that light-colored leather
is cleaned regularly as it is more susceptible to
soiling.
Twice a year, treat the leather with a leather lo‐
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Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner to re‐
move superficial soiling.
In case of heavy soiling, e.g., beverage stains,
use a soft sponge or lint-free microfiber cloth in
combination with a suitable interior cleaner.
Follow the instructions on the container.
Clean the upholstery material down to the
seams using large sweeping motions. Avoid
rubbing the material 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 Interior plastic parts
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces▷Lamp lenses▷Indicator covers▷Matte components
Clean with water and a solvent-free plastic
cleaner if necessary.
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. ◀
Rubber seals Only treat with water or a rubber care product.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use silicone
sprays or other care products containing sili‐
cone; otherwise, noise and damage may result.
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. For additional treatment, use a chrome
polish.
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the wheels on the vehicle, only
use a neutral wheel rim cleaner with a pH value
of 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or a steam jet hot‐
ter than 140 ℉/60 ℃; otherwise, damage may
result. Adhere to the manufacturer instructions.
Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaners may de‐
stroy the protective coating of neighboring
components such as the brake disc.
Exterior sensors The sensors on the outside of the vehicle, such
as for Park Distance Control, must be kept clean
and free of ice to ensure that they remain fully
functional.
Decorative trim
Clean decorative trims and fine wood compo‐
nents with a moist cloth only. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Safety belts Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
No chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing. ◀
Carpets/floor mats 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
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Short commands for voice
activation systemVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
General information Instructions for voice activation system, refer to
page 26.To have the available spoken instructions read
out loud: ›Voice commands‹
The following short commands apply to vehi‐
cles equipped with a voice activation system.
They have no function in vehicles in which only
the mobile phone is operated using the voice.
Adjusting
Vehicle
FunctionCommandOpens the main menu.›Main menu‹Open the options.›Options‹Open the settings.›Settings‹Settings on the Control Display.›Control display‹Open the time and date.›Time and date‹Open the language and units.›Language and units‹Open the speed limit.›Speed‹Open the light.›Lighting‹Open the door lock.›Door locks‹Seite 270ReferenceShort commands for voice activation system270
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 101
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 82
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 112
Adaptive Light Control 87
Additional telephone 192
Additives, engine oil 239
Airbags 90
Airbags, indicator/warning light 92
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 109, 111
Air conditioner 108
Air conditioning 108
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner 108– Automatic climate con‐
trol 110
Air distribution
– Automatic 111– Individual 109– Manual 109, 112
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 112
Air flow rate 108, 111
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 222
Air supply
– Air conditioner 108– Automatic climate con‐
trol 110
Alarm system 41
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 42– Interior motion sensor 42– Tilt alarm sensor 42Always Open Timer 77
AM/FM station 160
Ambient lighting 89
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 149
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 101
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 101
Anti-theft protection 33
Appointments 208
Approved engine oils 239
Ashtray 114
Assistance, roadside 254
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 103
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 254
Audio playback 169
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 175
Automatic– Air distribution 111– Air flow rate 111
Automatic car wash 259
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribu‐
tion 111
Automatic, cruise control 105
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 85
Automatic rear spoiler 103
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic– Kickdown 72– Overriding selector lever
lock 73
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 111
AUX-IN port 171
Average fuel consumption 76
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 78
Average speed 76
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 75
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 55
Backrests, refer to Seats 54
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 247
Balance 158
Bass 158
Battery
– Disposal 41– Remote control 32
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery 252
Battery replacement
– Remote control 41
Belts, refer to Safety belts 56
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 56
Bi-xenon headlamps 245
Black and white map dis‐ play 152
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 108, 111
Bluetooth audio 175
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Control systems, driving stabil‐ity 101
Convenient operation– Windows 34
Convertible top 43
Convertible top
– Manual 48– Mechanical 48
Coolant temperature 75
Cooling function, switching on and off 112
Cooling, maximum 111
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 101
Corrosion on brake discs 126
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 202
Cruise control 105
Cupholders 114
Current fuel consumption 76
Current location, storing 140
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 87
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 266
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 88
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 16
Data, technical 266
Date
– Date format 80– Setting 79
Daytime running lights 86
Decorative trim, care 262
Defogging windows 109
Defroster
– Rear window 109, 112
Defrosting windows 109
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 109
Destination entry via the ad‐
dress book 140
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 145
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 138
Digital radio 161
Dip stick, engine oil 238
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 68
Displacement, refer to Engine data 266
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 88
Displays 16
Displays and controls 14
Displays, care 263
Displays, cleaning 263
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 16
Disposal– Remote control battery 41
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 106
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Door lock 36
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 35
Doors, manual operation 37
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 35– From the inside 37– From the outside 34
DOT Quality Grades 228
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 103
Driving notes, breaking in 124
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 103
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 101
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 124
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐
tion 112
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 101
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 102
DTMF suffix dialing 187, 199
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 154
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 101
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 102
E
Electrical convertible top 44
Electrical malfunction– Convertible top 45, 52– Door lock 37– Fuel filler flap 218– Tailgate 38
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 101
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 101
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 73
Emergency activation, refer to
Manual activation
– Tailgate 38
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 218
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Convertible top 45, 52– Door lock 37
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 131
Engine, breaking in 124
Engine compartment 236
Engine oil, adding 238
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Gear change– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 72
Gear display, automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic 71
Glass sunroof, electrical
– Convenient operation 34– Remote control 34
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐
gation system 136
H Halogen headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 245
Hand car wash, care 260
Hands-free microphone 18
Hazard warning system 18
HD Radio 161
Head airbags 90
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 85
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐
ture 86
Headlamp flasher 68, 86
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 17
Headlamps 85
Headlamps, care 260
Headlamps, cleaning, washer fluid 70
Head restraints 57
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height 57– Removing 57
Heatable
– Windshield 112
Heating
– Rear window 109, 112– Seats 56– Windshield 112
Height adjustment
– Seats 54
High beams 86
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 245
High beams, indicator
lamp 17
Hill drive-off assistant 103
Hills 126
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 65
Homepage 6
Hood 236
Hood, closing 237
Hood, opening 237
Hood, unlocking 237
Horn 14
House number, entering for navigation 139
Hydraulic brake assistant 101
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 74
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 74
Identification marks, run-flat tires 232
Identification marks, tires 228
iDrive– Changing settings 80– Changing the date and
time 79– Changing the language 80– Changing the units of meas‐
ure and display format 78– Setting the brightness 80
Ignition 65
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 65
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 65
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Ignition lock 65
Ignition, switched off 66
Ignition, switched on 65
Indicator and warning lamps 17
Indicator and warning lamps– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 97
Individual air distribution 109
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 93
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 95
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 222
Information on the navigation data 136
Initializing
– Refer to Setting the time and
date 79
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 94
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 16
Instrument lighting 88
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
Integrated key 32
Interactive map 143
Interior lamps 88
Interior lamps
– Remote control 35
Interior mirror 58
Interior temperature, setting
– Air conditioner 108– Automatic climate con‐
trol 110
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 139
J
Jump-starting 254
K Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 39
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Key Memory, refer to PersonalProfile 33
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 32
Kickdown– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 72
Knocking control 220
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement 244
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 244
Lamps 85
Lamps, automatic headlamp control 85
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams 85
Language, changing on the Control Display 80
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 56
LATCH child restraint fixing system 62
Leather, care 261
Leather care 261
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 245
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 247
Light-alloy wheels, care 262
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 245
Lighter
– Socket 114
Lighting
– Instruments 88
Lighting, lamp and bulb re‐
placement 244
Lighting, vehicle, refer to Lamps 85
Light switch 85
Limit, refer to Speed limit 99
Lock buttons on doors, refer to Locking 37
Locking– From the inside 37– From the outside 35– Setting the confirmation sig‐
nal 35– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 39
Locking, vehicle
– From the inside 37– From the outside 34
Longlife oils, alternative oil
types 239
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 239
Low beams 85
Low beams
– Automatic 85
Low beams, automatic 85
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 245
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support 55
Lumbar support 55
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 81
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 81
Maintenance require‐ ments 241
Maintenance system MINI 241
Malfunction
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 73– Convertible top 45, 52– Door lock 37– Fuel filler flap 218– Tailgate 38
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 82
Manual activation– Tailgate 38
Manual air distribu‐
tion 109, 112
Manual convertible top 48
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 72
Manual operation
– Door lock 37– Electrical convertible
top 45, 52– Selector lever lock, auto‐
matic transmission 73
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 218
Manual transmission 71
Map, destination entry 143
Map display in black and white 152
Map view 150
Marking on approved tires 231
Maximum cooling 111
Maximum speed, winter tires 232
Mechanical convertible top 48
Menu operation, onboard monitor 20
Menus, refer to Onboard monitor operating con‐
cept 21
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 151
Messages 207
Microfilter 110
Microfilter
– With automatic climate con‐
trol 112
MINI Connected 212
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 241
MINI Mobility System 233
Minimum tread, tires 230
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