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14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper0=offP=timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with rain
sensor1=slow2=fast
Windscreen wiper 3 70, Wiper
blade replacement 3 146.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
short pull=wiper swipes once
and washer fluid is
sprayed onto the
windscreenlong pull=wiper swipes for a
few strokes and
washer fluid is
sprayed onto the
windscreen
Windscreen washer 3 70, Washer
fluid 3 143.
Climate control
Heated rear window
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 34.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing the Ü button also activates
the heated exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 31.
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Instruments and controls71
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:Low sensitivity=turn adjuster
wheel downwardsHigh sensitivity=turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.
short pull=wiper swipes oncelong pull=wiper swipes for a
few strokesOutside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C, the °C flashes in the information
display as a warning for icy road
conditions.This will continue to flash
until temperatures rise above 3 °C.
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138Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................138
Vehicle checks ........................... 139
Bulb replacement .......................147
Electrical system ........................155
Vehicle tools .............................. 158
Wheels and tyres .......................159
Jump starting ............................. 171
Towing ....................................... 174
Appearance care .......................175General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve rubber seals.
■ Change engine oil.
■ Drain washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park vehicle in a dry, well ventilated
place. Engage first or reverse gear.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply parking brake.
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■ Open bonnet, close all doors andlock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ 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, where legally required. 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.
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Type A
If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MINI mark, consult a
workshop.
Type B
If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MIN mark, consult a
workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
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Stop-start system............ 16, 83, 111
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunglasses storage .....................62
Sun visors .................................... 35
Suspension height ......................114
Suspension seat ........................... 38
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ............................ 84, 88
Tachometer ................................. 75
Tail lights ................................... 151
Technical data ............................ 185
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 158
Top-tether fastening eyes ............60
Tow bar....................................... 134
Towing ........................................ 134
Towing another vehicle .............175
Towing a trailer ........................... 135
Towing equipment .....................135
Towing eye ................................. 174
Towing the vehicle .....................174
Traction Control system ............. 124
Trailer coupling ........................... 134
Trailer stability assist .................136
Trailer towing ............................. 135
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display ...........77, 118Tread depth ............................... 162
Trip computer .............................. 86
Triple-Info-Display .......................85
Trip odometer .............................. 74
Turbo engine warm-up ...............110
Turn and lane-change signals .....91
Turn signal ................................... 79
Tyre chains ................................ 163
Tyre changing ............................. 167
Tyre designations ......................159
Tyre pressure ............................ 159
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 82, 160
Tyre pressures ........................... 201
Tyre repair kit ............................. 164
Tyres .......................................... 159
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 163
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 130
Underseat storage .......................63
Upholstery .................................. 177
Upshift .......................................... 81
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 144
Vehicle checks............................ 139
Vehicle data ................................ 184Vehicle data recording and
privacy ..................................... 203
Vehicle dimensions .................... 192
Vehicle Identification Number ....181
Vehicle jack ................................ 158
Vehicle messages .......................85
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 138
Vehicle tools ............................... 158
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 187
Ventilation ..................................... 96
W
Warning chimes ........................... 86
Warning lights ............................... 74
Warning triangle .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 143
Washing the vehicle ...................175
Wheel changing .........................167
Wheel covers ............................. 163
Wheels and tyres .......................159
Wheel wrench ............................. 158
Wide view mirror .....................32, 35
Windows ....................................... 33
Windscreen................................... 33
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........70