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‐
tion as dirt and grease will attack the protective
layer of the leather.
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.
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Consumption, refer to Aver‐age fuel consumption 70
Contacts 187, 203
Control Display 20
Control Display, care 257
Control Display, settings 73
Controls and displays 14
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 93
Convenient operation– Windows 34
Coolant temperature 69
Cooling function, switching on and off 103
Cooling, maximum 102
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 93
Corrosion on brake discs 124
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 200
Cruise control 96
Cupholders 108
Current fuel consumption 70
Current location, storing 138
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 80
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 260
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 80
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 16
Data, technical 260
Date
– Date format 73– Setting 73
Daytime running lights 79
Decorative trim, care 257
Defogging windows 100
Defroster
– Rear window 100, 103Defrosting windows 100
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 100
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 138
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 143
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 136
Digital compass 106
Digital radio 159
Dip stick, engine oil 234
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 61
Displacement, refer to Engine data 260
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 80
Displays 16
Displays and controls 14
Displays, care 257
Displays, cleaning 257
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 16
Disposal– Remote control battery 41
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 97
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Door lock 35
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 35
Doors, manual operation 36
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 35– From the inside 36– From the outside 34
DOT Quality Grades 224
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 95
Driving notes, breaking in 122
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 95
Driving on poor roads 125
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 93
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 122
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 103
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 93
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 94
DTMF suffix dialing 185, 197
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 152
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 93
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 94
E Electrical malfunction– Door lock 36– Fuel filler flap 216
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 93
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 93
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 67
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 216
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Door lock 36
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 130
Engine, breaking in 122
Engine compartment 232
Engine oil, adding 234
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 235
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Engine oil, alternative oiltypes 235
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 74
Engine oil, dip stick 234
Engine oil, filling capacity 263
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 237
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 235
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 235
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 69
Engine power, refer to Engine data 260
Engine, RPM 260
Engine start, assistance 248
Engine, starting 59
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 38
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 58
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 58
Engine, switching off 60
Equipment, interior 104
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 93
Exchanging wheels/tires 227
Exterior mirrors 51
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 51
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 51
Exterior sensors, care 257
External devices 169
External temperature dis‐ play 68
External temperature display
– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 72– On computer 72
External temperature warn‐
ing 68
Externel temperature dis‐
play 68
F
Fader 156
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 75
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 41
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 47
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 75
Filling capacities 263
Filter– Refer to Activated-charcoal
filter 101– Refer to Microfilter 101– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 103
First aid kit 248
First aid, refer to First aid kit 248
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 35
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor 86– Indicator/warning lamp 86– Run-flat tire 87– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 87
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 85
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
– Flat tire message 86– Initializing the system 86– Limits of the system 85– Snow chains 85
Flat tire, wheel change 245
Floor mats, care 257
FM/AM station 158
Fog lamps 80
Foot brake 123
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 81
Four-wheel drive, refer to
ALL4 95
Front airbags 82
Front fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Front fog lamps 80
Front lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 83
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 85
Fuel 218
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 70
Fuel, additives 218
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 70
Fuel cap, closing 216
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 70
Fuel filler flap, closing 216
Fuel filler flap, opening 216
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 216
Fuel gauge 69
Fuel, saving 130
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 263
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 263
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 263
Fuse 247
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 104
Gasoline 218
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 69
Gasoline quality 218
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