Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button, arrow 3.
The symbol is shown in the tachometer.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 49.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button to select the desired sensi‐
tivity.7.Wait or hold the button until the display
changes.
The settings were stored.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3.
Cleaning the windshield and headlamps
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump. ◀
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Do not use the washing facilities when
the hood is open
Only use the washing facilities when the hood
is fully locked; otherwise, the headlamp washer
system may become damaged. ◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐
tomatically while the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on.
Rear window wiper0Resting position1Switching on intermittent wipe
Turn the cap to level 1.
When reverse gear is engaged, the system
switches to continuous operation.2Cleaning the rear window with intermittent
wipe
Turn the cap further to level 2 and hold.3Cleaning the rear window in the resting po‐
sition
Turn the cap to level 3 and hold.
The rear window wiper does not move if the
cap is in position 1 before the ignition is
switched on.
To switch on the rear window wiper:
1.Move the cap to its basic position.2.Select the required position again.Do not use the washing mechanisms
when the washer fluid reservoir is empty
Do not use washing mechanisms when the
washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you
will damage the washer pump. ◀
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause in‐
juries if used improperly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW's Windshield Washer Concen‐
trate or the equivalent. ◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
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All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
The recommended minimum filling quantity is
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Fill with a mixture of window washing concen‐
trate and water; if needed, add antifreeze ac‐
cording to the manufacturer instructions.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not fill in undiluted window washing con‐
centrate and do not fill in pure water; this could
damage the washer system.
Do not mix window washing concentrate from
different manufacturers; this could cause the
washer nozzles to clog.
Manual transmission
Pay attention to the shift plane
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage. ◀
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When
the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight
resistance needs to be overcome.
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic
In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears
can also be shifted manually using Steptronic,
refer to page 57.
Parking the vehicle Secure the vehicle
Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐
gine running, move the selector lever to posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake; otherwise, the
vehicle will begin moving. ◀
Disengaging the remote control
To remove the remote control from the ignition
lock, first move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine: interlock. Remove
the remote control from the ignition lock, refer
to page 49.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the tachometer
The selector lever position is displayed and the
engaged gear, such as M4, is displayed in
manual mode.
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Engine compartmentVehicle 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Battery, under the cover 1783Dip stick for engine oil 1664Engine oil filler neck 1665Coolant expansion tank 1686Engine compartment fuse box 1787Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp
and window washer system 55Hood
Notes Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
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12CauseHow to respondThe engine refuses to start.Depress the brake or clutch to start
the engine, refer to page 50.The ignition is switched on and driver's door
is open.Switch off the ignition, refer to
page 49, or close the driver's door.The lights are still switched on.Switch off the lights, refer to
page 67.The roadside parking lamps are still on.Switch off the roadside parking
lamps, refer to page 68.A door is open.The hood is open.The tailgate is open.The fuel cap is missing or loose.Make sure that the fuel cap is cor‐
rectly positioned and close it until it
clicks audibly. Do not jam the strap
between the fuel cap and the vehi‐
cle.The windshield washer fluid level is too low.Add washer fluid, refer to page 55,
as soon as possible.Lights up in red:Service is due.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements, re‐
fer to page 169.Lights up in yellow:The engine will start the next time the Start/
Stop button is touched, possibly without the
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 81
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 65
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 91
Adaptive Light Control 69
Additives, engine oil 167
Airbags 72
Airbags, indicator/warning light 75
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 88, 90
Air conditioner 87
Air conditioning 87
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner 87– Automatic climate con‐
trol 89
Air distribution
– Automatic 90– Individual 88– Manual 88, 90
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 91
Air flow rate 87, 90
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 152
Air supply
– Air conditioner 87– Automatic climate con‐
trol 89
Alarm system 32
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 32– Interior motion sensor 32– Tilt alarm sensor 32
ALL4 all-wheel system 83
All-wheel drive, refer to
ALL4 83
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 93
Ambient lighting 71
Antifreeze, washer fluid 55
Antilock Brake System, ABS 81
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 81
Anti-theft protection 23
Approved engine oils 167
Ashtray 96
Assistance, roadside 180
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 83
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 180
Automatic– Air distribution 90– Air flow rate 90
Automatic car wash 186
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribution 90
Automatic, cruise control 84
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 67
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Kickdown 57– Overriding selector lever
lock 58
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 90
AUX-IN port 130
Average fuel consumption 61
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 62Average speed 61
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 60
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 37
Backrests, refer to Seats 36
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 175
Battery– Disposal 32– Remote control 22
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery 178
Battery replacement
– Remote control 32
Belts, refer to Safety belts 38
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 38
Bi-xenon headlamps 172
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 87, 90
Brake assistant 81
Brake discs, breaking in 110
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 64
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 81
Brake pads, breaking in 110
Brakes
– Handbrake 51
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system 169
Brakes, service require‐ ments 64
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 169
Braking, notes 111
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FFailure messages, refer to Check Control 65
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 32
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 38
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 65
Filling capacities 207
Filter– Refer to Activated-charcoal
filter 89– Refer to Microfilter 89– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate control 91
First aid kit 180
First aid, refer to First aid kit 180
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 25
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor 76– Indicator/warning lamp 76– Run-flat tire 76– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 77
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 75
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
– Flat tire message 76– Initializing the system 75– Limits of the system 75– Snow chains 75
Flat tire, wheel change 177
Floor mats, care 189
Fog lamps 70
Foot brake 111
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 70
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 83
Front airbags 72
Front fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Front fog lamps 70
Front lamps, bulb replace‐
ment 173
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 73
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 75
Fuel 150
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 61
Fuel, additives 150
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 61
Fuel cap, closing 148
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 61
Fuel filler flap, closing 148
Fuel filler flap, opening 148
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 148
Fuel gauge 60
Fuel, saving 118
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 207
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 207
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 207
Fuse 178
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 92
Gasoline 150
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 60
Gasoline quality 150
Gear change
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 57
Gear display, automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic 56
Glass sunroof, electrical 32
Glass sunroof, electrical– Convenient operation 25– Opening, closing 33– Raising 33– Remote control 25
H
Halogen headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 173
Hand car wash, care 187
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 93
Hands-free microphone 17
Hazard warning system 17
Head airbags 72
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 67
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 69
Headlamp flasher 52, 68
Headlamps 67
Headlamps, care 187
Headlamps, cleaning, washer fluid 55
Head restraints 41
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height 41– Removing 41
Heatable
– Windshield 91
Heating
– Rear window 88, 91– Seats 38– Windshield 91
Height adjustment
– Seats 36
High beams 68
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Hill drive-off assistant 83
Hills 112
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 49
Homepage 6
Hood 164
Hood, closing 165
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Prescribed engine oils, refer toApproved engine oils 167
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 77
Pressure, tires 152
Pressure warning, tires 75
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 158
Profile, tires 157
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection– Windows 34
R
Radio MINI Boost CD 122
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 22
Radio ready state 49
Radio ready state, switched off 50
Radio ready state, switched
on 49
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 49
Rain sensor 53
Range 61
Rear 37
Rear fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 175
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 175
Rear seat backrests, folda‐ ble 98, 99
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 42
Rear window defroster 88, 91
Rear window, washing 55
Rear window wiper 55
Recirculated air mode 88, 90
Recommended tire brands 159
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 30
Remaining range for service,
refer to Service require‐
ments 64
Remaining range, refer to Range 61
Remote control– Battery replacement 32– Comfort Access 30– Malfunctions 26, 31
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock 49
Remote control, service data 169
Remote control, universal 92
Replacement remote con‐ trol 22
Replacing wheels/tires 159
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 60
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 55
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts 38
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 44
Retreaded tires 159
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 56
Roadside Assistance 180
Roadside parking lamp, bulb replacement 173
Roadside parking lamps 68
RON gasoline quality 150
RON, refer to Fuel quality 150
RPM, refer to Engine data 204
Rubber seals, care 188
Run-flat tires 160
Run-flat tires
– Flat tire 76
Run-flat tires, tire inflation
pressure 152
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 67
S
Safe braking 111
Safety 7
Safety belts 38
Safety belts– Damage 41– Rear center safety belt 39
Safety belts, care 189
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 41
Safety belts, reminder 41
Safety systems
– Safety belts 38
Safety systems, airbags 72
Saving fuel 118
Seat adjustment 37
Seat adjustment
– Manual 36
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 38
Seat heating 38
Seats
– Adjusting 36– Heating 38– Sitting safely 36
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 57
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 58
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever posi‐
tions, Shiftlock 57
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 57
Service and warranty 8
Service data in the remote control 169
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 169
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 64
Service requirements 64
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