2014 MINI Coupe handbrake

Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field of
vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire
specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and ac‐
cidents can occur. ◀
Run-flat tires When mounting new tires or changing fromsummer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-
flat tires for your own safety. Also, a compact
wheel is not available in case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles
Different wear patterns occur on the front and
rear axles, depending on the individual condi‐
tions of use.
To ensure even wear on the tires, the wheels
can be rotated between the axles. Your service
center will be glad to advise you.
After changing the tires, check the tire inflation
pressure and correct it if necessary.
Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.Run-flat tires
Label
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-flat tires are tires with special rims that
support themselves for a limited period of time.
The sidewall reinforcement ensures that the
tire can continue to be used to a limited extent
if it has lost pressure and even if it has become
completely depressurized.
For continued driving in the event of a flat tire,
refer to page 94.
Correcting a flat tire Safety measures in case of a breakdown
▷Park the vehicle as far as possible
from passing traffic and on solid
ground. Switch on the hazard warn‐
ing system.▷Let the steering wheel lock engage with the
wheels in the straight-ahead position, set
the handbrake, and engage first gear or re‐
verse, or engage selector lever position P.▷Have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain out‐
side the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.Seite 232MobilityWheels and tires232
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▷Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
there is a risk that these may be damaged.▷Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into the car wash, note the fol‐
lowing to ensure that the vehicle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Move the selector lever to position N.3.Release the handbrake.4.Switch the engine off.5.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
Hand car wash
If washing the vehicle by hand, use copious
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces‐
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or a
washing brush by applying gentle pressure.
Before cleaning the windshield, deactivate the
rain sensor to avoid unintentional wiper activa‐
tion or switch off the ignition.
Adhere to the local regulations regarding
washing cars by hand.
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or caus‐
tic cleansers. Soak areas that have been soiled,
e.g., due to insects, with shampoo and rinse off
with copious quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a window deicer; do not use an
ice scraper.
Windows Clean the outside and inside surfaces of the
windows and the mirror glasses with window
cleaner.
Do not clean mirror glass with cleaners contain‐
ing quartz.
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to
avoid streaking.
Wax and preservative residue and soiling on
the windows cause streaking during window
wiping and lead to premature wear on the
wiper blades and malfunctions of the rain sen‐
sor.
Vehicle care Car care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi‐
cantly to vehicle value retention.
The manufacturer recommends using cleaning
and care products from MINI, since these have
been tested and approved.
Original MINI CareProducts have been tested
on materials, in the laboratory, and in the field,
and offer optimum care and protection for MINI
vehicles.
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. ◀
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. ◀Seite 260MobilityCare260
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Bluetooth connection, activat‐ing/deactivating 183, 193
Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 182
Brake assistant 101
Brake discs, breaking in 124
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 81
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 101
Brake pads, breaking in 124
Brakes– Handbrake 67
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system 241
Brakes, service require‐ ments 81
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 241
Braking, notes 126
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 254
Breaking in 124
Brightness on the Control Dis‐ play 80
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 65
C
Calendar 208
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 252
Car care products 260
Care, displays 263
Care, vehicle 260
Cargo area
– Comfort Access 40– Emergency activation, refer
to Unlocking manually 38– Emergency unlocking 39– Opening from the out‐
side 37
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐
rior lamps 88
Cargo area tailgate, refer to
Tailgate 37
Car horn, refer to Horn 14
Carpet, care 262
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 182, 192
Car wash 259
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 101
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 241
CD 168
CD/DVD drives, care 263
CD player 168
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 18
Central locking– Comfort Access 39– From the inside 37– From the outside 34
Central locking system
– Concept 33– From the outside 33
Central screen, see Control
Display 20
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels/tires 231
Check Control 82
Children, transporting 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 60
Chrome parts, care 262
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air
mode 109, 111
Cleaning, displays 263
Cleaning, refer to Care 259
Climate 108
Climate mode– Ventilation 113
Clock 74
Clock
– 12h/24h format 79– Setting the time and date 79
Closing
– From the inside 37– From the outside 34
Clutch, breaking in 124
Cockpit 14
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 16
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 68
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 68
Comfort Access
– In the car wash 41– Replacing the battery 41
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 18
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure 226
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 65
Computer 75
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 75
Condition Based Service CBS 241
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 35
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Pairing the mobile
phone 182, 193
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 76
Contacts 189, 205
Control Display 20
Control Display, care 263
Control Display, settings 80
Controls and displays 14
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