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and side airbags on the front passenger side
are deactivated.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system. ◀
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and adjust its height to the highest po‐
sition to obtain the best possible position for
the belt and to offer optimal protection in the
event of an accident.
Do not change this seat position once it has
been set.
Child seat securityMINI Coupe, MINI Roadster
The safety belt for the passenger can be locked
to prevent it from being pulled out when it is
used to secure child restraint systems.
MINI Convertible
All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the
front passenger can be locked to prevent ex‐
tension in order to permit attachment of child
restraint fixing systems.
To lock the safety belt
1.Secure the child restraint fixing system with
the belt.2.Pull out the belt webbing completely.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system.
The safety belt is locked.
To unlock the safety belt
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Closing the tailgateDrive with the tailgate closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, passengers and other road users may be
endangered or the vehicle may be damaged if
an accident occurs or during braking or swerv‐
ing. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the
passenger compartment. ◀
If, despite this, the vehicle must be driven with
the tailgate open:▷Drive moderately.▷Coupe: close all windows.▷Switch off recirculated air mode and greatly
increase the blower speed.
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,
grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot
exhaust system during driving, while in idle po‐
sition mode, or when parked. Such contact
could lead to a fire, and with it the risk of seri‐
ous personal injury as well as property damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise,
there is the danger of getting burned. ◀
Mobile communication devices in the
vehicle
Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle
It is not recommended to use mobile phones,
such as mobile phones without a direct con‐
nection to an external aerial in the vehicle's
passenger compartment. Otherwise, the vehi‐
cle electronics and mobile communication de‐
vices can interfere with each other. In addition,
there is no assurance that the radiation gener‐
ated during transmission will be discharged
from the vehicle interior. ◀
Hydroplaning On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle.
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐
duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning. ◀
The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tire
tread depth decreases. Minimum tread depth,
refer to page 230.
Driving through water Drive though calm water only if it is not deeper
than 12 inches/30 cm and at this height, no
faster than walking speed, up to
6 mph/10 km/h.
Adhere to water depth and speed limita‐
tions
Do not exceed this water depth and walking
speed; otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the
electrical systems and the transmission may be
damaged. ◀
Using the handbrake on inclines Using the handbrake
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle sta‐
tionary with a slipping clutch for extended pe‐
riod; use the handbrake instead. Otherwise, the
clutch will be subject to increased wear. ◀
Support from the hill drive-off assistant, refer to
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To avoid damage, make sure that the
wiper arms are resting against the wind‐
shield before you open the engine compart‐
ment. Do not open the engine hood before the
engine has cooled down; otherwise, injuries
may result. ◀
Unlocking and opening the hood1.Pull the lever.2.Lift the hood all the way.3.Press the release handle and open the
hood.
Danger of injury when the hood is open
There is a danger of injury from protrud‐
ing parts when the hood is open. ◀
Closing the hood
Close the hood from a height of ap‐
prox. 16 in/40 cm with momentum. It must be
clearly heard to engage.
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐
mediately and close it securely. ◀
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
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driving characteristics could result, for example
reduced track stability on braking, extended
braking distance, and altered self-steering
characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction
with winter tires, these characteristics are more
pronounced. ◀
Only mount one compact wheel
Only one compact wheel may be
mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to their
original size as quickly as possible. Failure to do
so is a safety risk. ◀
Check the tire inflation pressure at the next op‐
portunity and correct it if necessary. Replace
the defective tire as soon as possible and have
the new wheel balanced.
Preparing wheel change
Observe the safety precautions regarding flat
tires, refer to page 232.
Additional safety precautions in the event
of a wheel change
Change the wheel only on a level, firm surface
which is not slippery.
The vehicle or the jack could slip to the side if
you attempt to raise the vehicle on a soft or
slippery surface, snow, ice, tiles, etc. Do not use
a wooden block or similar object as a support
base for the jack, as this would prevent it from
extending to its full support height and reduce
its load-carrying capacity.
To avoid serious or fatal injury: never lie under
the vehicle, and never start the engine while it
is supported by the jack. ◀1.Place the folding wheel chock behind the
front wheel of the other vehicle side; if the
vehicle is on an incline, place it in front of
this wheel. If the vehicle is parked on a
steep incline, additionally secure the vehi‐
cle against rolling.2.Expose the lug bolts if necessary.3.Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.Jacking up vehicle
The vehicle jack is designed for changing
wheels only.
The vehicle jack is designed for changing
wheels only. Do not attempt to raise another
vehicle model with it or to raise any load of any
kind. To do so could cause accidents and per‐
sonal injury. ◀
1.Position the vehicle jack at the jacking point
closest to the wheel.
The entire surface of the jack base must
rest on the ground vertically beneath the
jacking point.2.Guide the jack head into the rectangular re‐
cess of the jacking point when cranking up.3.Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are
changing is raised from the ground.
Mounting the compact wheel
1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel.2.Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub. Also clean the lug bolts.Seite 251Replacing componentsMobility251
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it alsodescribes 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.
Engine specifications
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksDisplacementcu in/cm³97.5/1,59897.5/1,59897.5/1,598No. of cylinders444Maximum outputhp121181208at engine speedrpm6,0005,5006,000Maximum torquelb ft/Nm114/155177/240192/260with overboost–192/260207/280at engine speedrpm4,2501,600-5,0001,750-5,500with overboost–1,730-4,5002,000-5,100Overboost briefly increases the highest torque during rapid acceleration, for example when pass‐
ing another vehicle.
Dimensions
MINI Coupe

MINI CoupeCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksWidth with mirrorsinches/mm74.5/1,89274.5/1,89274.5/1,892Width without mirrorsinches/mm66.3/1,68366.3/1,68366.3/1,683Height without roof antennainches/mm54.3/1,37854.5/1,38454.5/1,385Lengthinches/mm146.8/3,728147.0/3,734148.0/3,758Seite 266ReferenceTechnical data266
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MINI CoupeCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksTrack width, frontinches/mm57.4/1,45957.2/1,45357.2/1,453Track width, rearinches/mm57.8/1,46757.5/1,46157.5/1,461Wheelbaseinches/mm97.1/2,46797.1/2,46797.1/2,467Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m35/10.735/10.735/10.7
MINI Roadster

MINI RoadsterCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksWidth with mirrorsinches/mm74.5/1,89274.5/1,89274.5/1,892Width without mirrorsinches/mm66.3/1,68366.3/1,68366.3/1,683Height without roof antennainches/mm54.5/1,38454.7/1,39054.8/1,391Lengthinches/mm146.8/3,728147.0/3,734148.0/3,758Track width, frontinches/mm57.4/1,45957.2/1,45357.2/1,453Track width, rearinches/mm57.8/1,46757.5/1,46157.5/1,461Wheelbaseinches/mm97.1/2,46797.1/2,46797.1/2,467Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m35/10.735/10.735/10.7
MINI Convertible
MINI ConvertibleCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksWidth with mirrorsinches/mm75.3/1,91375.3/1,91375.3/1,913Width without mirrorsinches/mm66.3/1,68366.3/1,68366.3/1,683Height without roof antennainches/mm55.7/1,41455.7/1,41455.7/1,414Lengthinches/mm146.6/3,723146.8/3,729148.0/3,758Track width, frontinches/mm57.4/1,45957.2/1,45357.2/1,453Track width, rearinches/mm57.8/1,46757.5/1,46157.5/1,461Wheelbaseinches/mm97.1/2,46797.1/2,46797.1/2,467Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m35/10.735/10.735/10.7Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.Seite 267Technical dataReference267
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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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