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142Vehicle careEngine coolantThe 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
concentration checked and have the
cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop.
If a substantial amount of coolant is
required, it will be necessary to bleed
any trapped air from the cooling
system.Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap or from
entering the reservoir.
The fluid level normally does not need
to be checked. If an unusual noise is
heard during steering or if the power
steering reacts conspicuously, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Depending on vehicle, the power
steering fluid reservoir may be
located in the engine compartment
(Type A) or below the front wheel
arch, behind a trim panel (Type B).
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164Vehicle care
Wheel covers on steel wheels maycome into contact with parts of the
chains. In such cases, remove the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds up to 30 mph and, when
travelling on roads that are free of
snow, they may only be used for brief
periods since they are subject to rapid wear on a hard road and may snap.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at the tyre's sidewall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If the vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
neutral (manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission automated).
The tyre repair kit is located under the
front seat. Slide seat forwards fully
and fold backrest down to access kit.
1. Take the tyre repair kit out from under the front seat.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the power supply lead(s)
and air hose from the stowage
compartments on the underside
of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
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174Vehicle careTowing
Towing the vehicle The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 158.
Disengage the cover using a suitable
tool and remove.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into
the front towing point and tighten fully using the wheel wrench.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Switch off the air suspension system 3 114.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Vehicles with manual
transmission automated: If neutral cannot be selected, the vehiclemust only be towed with the drive
wheels raised off the ground.
The vehicle should always be
towed with the ignition switched
off.
Manual transmission automated
3 118.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 97 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and refit the cover.
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Oil............................................... 140
Oil, engine .......................... 179, 184
Oil level ......................................... 76
Oil pressure .................................. 82
Outside temperature ....................71
Overcab storage ..........................64
Overhead console .......................63
Overrun cut-off ........................... 111
P Parking ................................ 17, 114
Parking assist ............................ 130
Parking brake ............................ 122
Parking ticket holder .....................35
Particulate filter ........................... 116
Performing work ........................139
Pollen filter ................................. 107
Power door locks ..........................23
Power outlets ............................... 72
Power side step ............................ 24
Power sliding door ........................24
Power steering fluid ....................142
Power take-off ............................ 136
Power windows ............................ 33
Preheating ........................... 82, 110
Puncture ............................. 164, 167R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 204
Radio remote control ...................18
Rain sensor .................................. 70
Reading lights .............................. 94
Rear air conditioning system .....101
Rear bench seat storage ..............63
Rear doors ................................... 27
Rear fog light ............................... 84
Rear fog lights ........................ 89, 92
Rear heating system .................. 100
Rear seats .................................... 42
Rear view camera ...................... 131
Rear windows .............................. 33
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 179, 184
Refuelling ................................... 133 Remote control ............................. 18
Retractable parking brake ..........122
Reversing lights ........................... 92
Ride control systems ..................124
Ride height ................................. 114
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 68
Roof rack ..................................... 67S
Safety belts ................................... 44
Safety net .................................... 66
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 38
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................79
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Seat heating ................................. 41
Seat position ................................ 37
Selector lever ............................. 118
Service ............................... 107, 178
Service display ......................76, 80
Service information ....................178
Service vehicle soon .................... 80
Side airbag system ......................50
Sidelights ...................................... 89
Side turn signal lights ................152
Sliding door .................................. 24
Spare wheel ............................... 169
Speed limiter......................... 74, 129
Speedometer ............................... 74
Starting and operating ................109
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine .......16, 110, 118
Steering ...................................... 109
Steering column controls ..............70
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 69
Steering wheel controls ...............69
Stop engine .................................. 80
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