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16In brief
Manual transmission automatedN=neutralo=drive+=higher gear-=lower gearA/M=switch between automatic
and manual modeR=reverse gear
Manual transmission automated
3 114.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 152,
3 189.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 134.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 30, 3 36,
3 44.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position A
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ turn the key to position M for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre
■ turn key to position D and release
Starting the engine 3 107.
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74Instruments and controls
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for
each gear as much as possible.Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low.Refuel
immediately 3 127.
Never run the tank dry.Diesel fuel
system, bleeding 3 139.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
left area=engine operating
temperature not yet
reachedcentral
area=normal operating
temperatureright area=temperature too high
Control indicator W illuminates if the
temperature is too high 3 79,
3 80.
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
For physical reasons, the coolant temperature gauge shows the coolant temperature only if the coolant level is adequate.
Engine oil level monitor
The engine oil level monitor is correct
only if the vehicle is parked on a level
surface with a cold engine.
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If the engine oil level is correct when
the ignition is switched on OIL LEVEL
CORRECT appears briefly in the
Driver Information Centre.
If the engine oil is above the minimum level, press the trip computer button
on the end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. The message OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with the squares that correspond to the oil
level.
As the oil level diminishes, the
squares in the display are replaced
with dashes.▢▢▢▢▢▢=Maximum level▢▢▢- - -=Intermediate level- - - - - -=Minimum level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached TOP-UP OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with control
indicator A after the ignition is
switched on for 30 seconds. Check
and top up engine oil 3 134.
To exit the oil level monitor display,
press either trip computer button.
Trip computer 3 85.
Service display
When the ignition is switched on, the remaining distance before the next
service is due may be shown briefly in the Driver Information Centre. Based
on driving conditions, the interval at
which a service will be indicated can
vary considerably.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1800 miles or 2 months, SERVICE
IN appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the distance reaches 0 miles or the service date is due, control
indicators o and A illuminate in the
instrument cluster and SERVICE
DUE appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service displayAfter a service, the service displaymust be reset: if available, select the
distance before service display in the
Driver Information Centre, then press
and hold button on end of wiper leverfor approx. 10 seconds until the
distance before service is displayed
continuously.
Trip computer 3 85.
Driver Information Centre 3 83.
Service information 3 167.
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear of the
manual transmission automated is shown in the transmission display.
R=Reverse gearN=NeutralA=Automatic mode
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Instruments and controls81Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 135.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated.Only
activates when outside temperature is low.
Diesel particle filter
8
Not used.
Diesel particle filter 3 79, 3 112.
Engine oil pressure I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 134.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 127.
Catalytic converter 3 112.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 139.
Drain fuel filter
Q illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
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Instruments and controls83Information displaysDriver Information Centre
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
■ Outside temperature 3 70
■ Clock 3 71
■ Odometer, trip odometer 3 73
■ Engine oil level monitor 3 74
■ Service display 3 75
■ Vehicle messages 3 83
■ Trip computer 3 85
Triple-Info-Display
Displays time, outside temperature
and date when the ignition is on.
Vehicle messages
Messages appear in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with control indicator A or C.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Displayed in combination with control
indicator A. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
To remove fault message, press
button on end of wiper lever. After a
few seconds the message may
disappear automatically and A
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■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate, if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system generates
extremely high voltages. Do not
touch.
The caps for topping up the engine oil, the coolant, the washer fluid and the
oil dipstick handle are yellow for ease
of identification.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
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134Vehicle care
Pull the safety catch, located slightly
left of centre, and open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch.Check that the bonnet
is engaged.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of oil is used. Recommended fluids
and lubricants 3 168.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 10 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
Caution
Do not allow the engine oil level to drop below the minimum level!
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We recommend the use of the same
type of engine oil that was used at the
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the maximum mark MAX on the
dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
A stabilization of the engine oil
consumption will not take place until
the vehicle has been driven several
thousand miles. Only then can the
actual degree of consumption be
established.
If consumption exceeds more than
0.5 litres every 600 miles after this
running-in period, consult a
workshop.
Capacities 3 188, Engine oil level
monitor 3 74.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be just above the
MINI mark.Top up if the level is low.
9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
Top up with antifreeze.If no antifreeze
is available, use clean tap water or
distilled water.Install the cap
tightly.Have the antifreeze