12CauseHow to respondTire Pressure Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated.Have the system checked.A wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted.Have the system checked.Lights up in red:Transmission limp-home program active
with restricted range of gears, possibly
with reduced acceleration.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked immediately.Gears can be engaged without depressing
the brake.Always depress the brake to engage
a gear.Automatic selector lever locked:Manually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page 64.Lights up in yellow:Have the system checked as soon as
possible.Automatic selector lever locked:
The selector lever is locked in position P
with the engine running or the ignition
switched on and the brake depressed orManually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page 64.The brake signal is malfunctioning: a gear
can be engaged without depressing the
brake.To engage a gear while the vehicle is
at a standstill, always depress the
brake. Before leaving the vehicle,
move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine.Lights up in red:The transmission is overheating.Bring the car to a stop and move the
selector lever to position P. Allow the
transmission to cool down. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due cau‐
tion. Have the system checked if the
situation reoccurs.Lights up in yellow:Seite 205Indicator/warning lampsMobility205
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MINI Coupe
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksCurb weight, road ready, with maximum special equipmentManual transmissionlbs/kg2,557/1,1602,679/1,2152,712/1,230Automatic transmissionlbs/kg2,635/1,1952,734/1,2402,767/1,255Approved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,175/1,4403,252/1,4753,263/1,480Automatic transmissionlbs/kg3,252/1,4753,307/1,5003,318/1,505Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,786/8101,885/8551,896/860Automatic transmissionlbs/kg1,863/8451,940/8801,951/885Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,411/6401,411/6401,411/640Cargo area capacitycu ft/
liter9.9/2809.9/2809.9/280
MINI Roadster
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksCurb weight, road ready, with maximum special equipmentManual transmissionlbs/kg2,635/1,1952,745/1,2452,778/1,260Automatic transmissionlbs/kg2,712/1,2302,800/1,2702,833/1,285Approved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,241/1,4703,329/1,5103,340/1,515Automatic transmissionlbs/kg3,318/1,5053,373/1,5303,395/1,540Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,786/8101,896/8601,907/865Automatic transmissionlbs/kg1,863/8451,951/8851,962/890Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,488/6751,466/6651,488/675Cargo area capacitycu ft/
liter8.5/2408.5/2408.5/240Seite 212ReferenceTechnical data212
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MINI Convertible CooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksCurb weight, road ready, with maximum special equipmentManual transmissionlbs/kg2,701/1,2252,811/1,2752,822/1,280Automatic transmissionlbs/kg2,778/1,2602,855/1,2952,866/1,300Approved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,560/1,6153,671/1,6653,704/1,680Automatic transmissionlbs/kg3,638/1,6503,737/1,6953,748/1,700Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,863/8451,951/8851,973/895Automatic transmissionlbs/kg1,940/8802,017/9152,017/915Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,786/8101,786/8101,797/815Cargo area capacitycu ft/
liter4.4-23.3/125-6604.4-23.3/125-6604.4-23.3/125-660
Capacities
NotesFuel tankUS gal/litersApprox. 13.2/50Fuel quality, refer to
page 152Including reserve ofUS gal/litersApprox. 2.1/8Seite 213Technical dataReference213
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 89
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 72
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 100
Adaptive Light Control 76
Additives, engine oil 171
Airbags 80
Airbags, indicator/warning light 82
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 97, 99
Air conditioner 96
Air conditioning 96
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner 96– Automatic climate con‐
trol 98
Air distribution
– Automatic 99– Individual 97– Manual 97, 100
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 100
Air flow rate 96, 99
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 154
Air supply
– Air conditioner 96– Automatic climate con‐
trol 98
Alarm system 31
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 31– Interior motion sensor 31– Tilt alarm sensor 31
Always Open Timer 67
Ambient lighting 78
Antifreeze, washer fluid 61
Antilock Brake System, ABS 89
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 89
Anti-theft protection 21
Approved engine oils 171
Ashtray 102
Assistance, roadside 186
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 91
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 186
Automatic– Air distribution 99– Air flow rate 99
Automatic car wash 191
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribution 99
Automatic, cruise control 93
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 74
Automatic rear spoiler 91
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Kickdown 63– Overriding selector lever
lock 64
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 99
AUX-IN port 132
Average fuel consumption 67
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 69
Average speed 67
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 66
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 45
Backrests, refer to Seats 44
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 179
Battery– Disposal 30– Remote control 20
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery 184
Battery replacement
– Remote control 30
Belts, refer to Safety belts 46
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 46
Bi-xenon headlamps 177
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 96, 99
Brake assistant 89
Brake discs, breaking in 112
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 70
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 89
Brake pads, breaking in 112
Brakes
– Handbrake 57
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system 173
Brakes, service require‐ ments 70
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 173
Braking, notes 114
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 186
Breaking in 112
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 55
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Defroster– Rear window 97, 100
Defrosting windows 97
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 97
Dip stick, engine oil 170
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 58
Displacement, refer to Engine data 210
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 77
Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 195
Displays, cleaning 195
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal
– Remote control battery 30
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 94
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 20
Door lock 25
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 23
Doors, manual operation 25
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 23– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
DOT Quality Grades 160
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 91
Driving notes, breaking in 112
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 91
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 89
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 112
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 100
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 89
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 90
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 89
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 90
E Electrical convertible top 33
Electrical malfunction– Convertible top 35, 41– Door lock 25– Fuel filler flap 150– Tailgate 27
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 89
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 89
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 64
Emergency activation, refer to
Manual activation
– Tailgate 27
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 150
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Convertible top 35, 41– Door lock 25
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 119
Engine, breaking in 112
Engine compartment 168
Engine oil, adding 170
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 171
Engine oil, alternative oil types 171
Engine oil change intervals,
refer to Service require‐
ments 70
Engine oil, dip stick 170
Engine oil, filling capacity 213
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 173
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 171
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 171
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 66
Engine power, refer to Engine data 210
Engine, RPM 210
Engine start, assistance 186
Engine, starting 56
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 28
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 55
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 55
Engine, switching off 57
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 89
Exchanging wheels/tires 163
Exterior mirrors 48
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 48
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 48
Exterior sensors, care 194
External temperature dis‐ play 65
External temperature display
– Changing the units 69– On the computer 69
External temperature warn‐
ing 65
Externel temperature dis‐ play 65
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Maintenance require‐ments 173
Maintenance system MINI 173
Malfunction– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 64– Convertible top 35, 41– Door lock 25– Fuel filler flap 150– Tailgate 27
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 72
Manual activation
– Tailgate 27
Manual air distribu‐
tion 97, 100
Manual convertible top 38
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 63
Manual operation
– Door lock 25– Electrical convertible
top 35, 41– Selector lever lock, auto‐
matic transmission 64
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 150
Manual transmission 61
Marking on approved tires 163
Maximum cooling 99
Maximum speed, winter tires 164
Mechanical convertible top 38
Microfilter 98
Microfilter
– With automatic climate con‐
trol 100
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 173
MINI Mobility System 165
Minimum tread, tires 162
Mirrors 48
Mirrors, folding in and out 48
Mirrors, interior mirror 48
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 113
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 138
Mobility System 165
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 50
N Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 47
New wheels and tires 163
Notes 6
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 101
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 174
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 174
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 152
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 152
Odometer 65
Oil additives 171
Oil level 170
Oil types, alternative 171
Oil types, approved 171
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 174
Onboard vehicle tool kit 175
Opening and closing– Comfort Access 28– From the inside 25– From the outside 22– Using the door lock 25– Via the remote control 22Opening and unlocking– From the inside 26
Outside air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 99
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 97, 99
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 66
P Park Distance Control PDC 94
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 94
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 94
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake 57
Parking lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 178
Parking lamps 74
Parking lamps/low beams 74
PDC Park Distance Control 94
Personal Profile 21
Plastic, care 194
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter 98– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter 98– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 100
Power, refer to Engine
data 210
Power windows 31, 32
Power windows
– Initializing 32
Power windows, refer to Win‐
dows 31
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 171
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 85
Pressure, tires 154
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Pressure warning, tires 83
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 162
Profile, tires 161
R
Radio MINI Boost CD 124
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 20
Radio ready state 55
Radio ready state, switched off 56
Radio ready state, switched on 55
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 55
Rain sensor 59
Range 67
Rear fog lamp 77
Rear fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 179
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 179
Rear spoiler 91
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 48
Rear window de‐ froster 97, 100
Recirculated air mode 97, 99
Recommended tire brands 163
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 29
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 70
Remaining range, refer to Range 67
Remote control– Battery replacement 30– Comfort Access 28– Malfunctions 24, 30– Tailgate 24
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock 55
Remote control, service
data 173
Replacement remote con‐ trol 20
Replacing wheels/tires 163
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 66
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 61
Restraining systems– Refer to Safety belts 46
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 50
Retreaded tires 163
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 62
Roadside Assistance 186
Roadside parking lamp, bulb replacement 178
Roadside parking lamps 75
RON gasoline quality 152
RON, refer to Fuel quality 152
RPM, refer to Engine data 210
Rubber seals, care 194
Run-flat tires 164
Run-flat tires
– Flat tire 84
Run-flat tires, tire inflation
pressure 154
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 74
S Safe braking 114
Safety 6
Safety belts 46
Safety belts
– Damage 47
Safety belts, care 194
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 47
Safety belts, reminder 47
Safety systems
– Safety belts 46Safety systems, airbags 80
Saving fuel 119
Seat adjustment– Manual 44
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 46
Seat heating 46
Seats
– Adjusting 44– Heating 46– Sitting safely 44
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 62
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 64
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever posi‐
tions, Shiftlock 62
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 62
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 173
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 173
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 70
Service requirements 70
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service 173
Settings
– Clock, 12h/24h format 69
Settings and information 68
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 21
Shifting
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Shifting, manual transmis‐
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Shift lever
– Automatic transmission with
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Shift paddles on the steeringwheel 63
Side airbags 80
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 31
Slot for remote control 55
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 145
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 174
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 67
Speedometer 14
Speed, with winter tires 164
Sport button 91
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 63
Stability control systems 89
Start/Stop button 55
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 56
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 57
Starting the engine 56
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 186
Steering wheel 49
Steering wheel– Shift paddles 63
Steering wheel, adjusting 49
Steering wheel lock 55
Stopping, engine 57
Storage, tires 164
Storing the vehicle 195
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 154
Summer tires, tread 161
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 57
Switching off, vehicle 57
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 66
Tailgate– Comfort Access 29– Emergency activation 28– Emergency unlocking 28– Opening/closing 27– Opening from the out‐
side 27– Unlocking manually 27– Unlocking with remote con‐
trol 24
Tail lamps 179
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 66
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 210
Telephone 138
Temperature
– Air conditioner 97– Automatic climate con‐
trol 100
Temperature, coolant, refer to
Coolant temperature 66
Temperature display
– External temperature 65– External temperature warn‐
ing 65– Setting the units 69
Temperature warning 65
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 31
Time
– Setting the time 70
Tire age 162
Tire identification marks 160
Tire inflation pressure 154
Tire inflation pressure
– Pressure loss 84
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 83
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
– System limits 85– System reset 86– Warning lamp 86
Tire Quality Grading 160
Tires– Flat tire 84– Inflation pressure 154– Inflation pressure loss 86– Pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 85
Tires, breaking in 112
Tires, changing 163
Tires, condition 161
Tires, damage 162
Tire size 160
Tires, minimum tread 162
Tires, retreaded tires 163
Tires, storage 164
Tire tread 161
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 175
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 175
Torque, refer to Engine data 210
Towing another vehicle 188
Towing, being towed 188
Tow-starting 188
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 85
Traction control 90
Transmission
– Overriding selector lever
lock in case of automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 64
Transmission lock
– Refer to Changing selector
lever positions 62
Transmission, manual 61
Transporting children safely 50
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 65
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 58
Trip odometer 65
Trunk
– Opening from the inside 27Seite 221Everything from A to ZReference221
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