Instruments and controls89Vehicle messages
Messages are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre and may be
accompanied by illumination of
control indicator F or C in the
instrument cluster.
Information messages Information messages regarding,
e.g. engine starting conditions, stop-
start system, parking brake
application, central locking, steering
wheel lock etc. provide the current
status of certain vehicle functions and
instructions for use.
Fault messages Fault messages regarding, e.g. fuel
filter, airbags, exhaust emissions etc.
are displayed together with control
indicator F. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop as
soon as possible.
To remove fault messages from the
display, press button on end of wiper
lever. After a few seconds the
message may disappearautomatically and F remains
illuminated. The fault will then be
stored in the on board system.
Warning messagesWarning messages regarding, e.g.
engine, battery or brake system
failure, are displayed together with
control indicator C and may be
accompanied by a warning chime.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Fuel economy messages
Fuel economy messages provide tips to improve fuel efficiency. Journeys
can be saved in the system memory,
enabling you to compare
performances.
Refer to Infotainment system manual
for further information.
Fuel economy rating 3 90.
Warning chimes
A corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre when a warning chime is
sounded.When starting the engine or
whilst driving: ■ If seat belt is not fastened 3 48.
■ During operation of the turn and lane-change signals 3 95.
■ During illumination of certain control indicators.
■ If the parking assist detects an object 3 128.
■ If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds
a set limit 3 124, 3 128.
■ If a door or the bonnet is not properly closed when vehicle
exceeds a certain speed.
■ If there is a fault in the brake system
3 85.
■ If the vehicle battery is not charging
3 84.
■ If engine lubrication is interrupted 3 86.
■ If the electronic key is outside of the
detection range.
Electronic key system 3 21, Power
button 3 112.
Climate control109Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Pollen filter
The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,
pollen and spores from the air
entering the vehicle through the air
intake.
Air conditioning regular
operation In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when outside
temperature is too low.Service
For optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended that the climate control system be checked annually, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
■ Functionality and pressure test■ Heating functionality
■ Leakage check
■ Check of drive belts
■ Cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
■ Performance check
140Vehicle careEngine air filterEngine air flow indicator
On certain models, an indicator is
located in the engine induction
system and indicates if the air-intake
to the engine is restricted.
Clear=No restrictionRed tell-tale=Restricted
If the red tell-tale is displayed when
the engine is running, consult a
workshop.
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
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.
If the coolant temperature is too high, control indicator W 3 86 illuminates
red in the instrument cluster, together
with C 3 84. Consult a workshop if
coolant level is sufficient.
144Vehicle care
Meaning of symbols:■ No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
■ Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
■ Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
■ The vehicle battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn injuries.
■ See the Owner's Manual for further
information.
■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.Diesel fuel filter
Drain diesel fuel filter of residual
water at every engine oil change.
Place a container underneath the
filter housing. Loosen the knurled
screw on the lower part of the filter by approx. one turn, to drain off the
water.
The filter is drained as soon as water-
free diesel fuel emerges. Retighten
the screw.
Check diesel fuel filter at shorter
intervals if the vehicle is subjected to
extreme operating conditions.
Diesel fuel system
bleeding
If the fuel tank has been run dry, it will
be necessary to air vent or bleed the
diesel fuel system.
Refuel then proceed as follows:
With ignition key ■ Switch on the ignition (key to position M) for 5 seconds at a time.
■ Switch off ignition (key to position A) for 3 seconds.
■ Repeat this process multiple times.
■ Start the engine (key to position D)
then switch off (key to position St).
Ignition switch positions 3 112.
With power button ■ Insert the electronic key in the card
reader.
■ Press the Start/Stop button without
pressing any of the pedals.
■ Wait a few minutes before starting engine.
Power button 3 112.
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Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 59
Child restraints.............................. 58
Child restraint systems ................58
Cigarette lighter ........................... 77
Cleaning the vehicle ...................170
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems ...............99
Clock ............................................ 76
Coat hooks ................................... 66
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................111
Controls ........................................ 73
Controls in steering wheel ............73
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant ....................................... 140
Coolant and antifreeze ...............174
Coolant heater ............................ 104
Cooling (AC) ............................... 100
Cornering light .............................. 95
Cruise control ...................... 87, 124
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 56
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ............93, 95
Declaration of conformity ............191
Demisting and defrosting ..............15Diesel fuel filter .......................... 144
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......144
Diesel particle filter ....................118
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................... 88
Doors ............................................ 29
Double cab ................................... 67
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........118
Driver assistance systems ..........124
Driver Information Centre .............88
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 134
Driving economically................... 110
Driving hints ................................ 110
E ECO mode .................................. 110
ecoScoring.................................... 90
Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 150
Electronic climate control system 101
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Program .....
.................................. 85, 123, 135
Electronic Stability Program off ...86
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......137
Engine air filter............................ 140
Engine air flow indicator .............140
Engine coolant ........................... 140
Engine coolant temperature ........86Engine data ............................... 180
Engine exhaust .......................... 118
Engine identification ...................177
Engine oil ................... 138, 174, 179
Engine oil additives ....................174
Engine oil level ............................ 90
Engine oil pressure ......................86
Engine oil viscosity grades .........174
Enhanced Traction function 122, 123
Entry lighting ................................ 98
Event data recorders ..................191
Exhaust gases ....................118, 168
Exit lighting .................................. 98
Exterior care .............................. 170
Exterior light ................................. 87
Exterior lighting ......................12, 93
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F
Fault messages ............................ 89
First aid kit ................................... 70
Fixed air vents ........................... 108
Fog light ....................................... 87
Fog lights .............................. 96, 146
Fog tail light ............................... 149
Folding centre seatback ...............66
Folding front centre passenger seat ........................................... 44
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Front airbag system .....................55
197
Manual transmission .................. 119
Messages ..................................... 89
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 36, 37
Misted light covers .......................96
N
New vehicle running-in ..............111
Number plate light .....................149
O Object detection systems ...........128
Octane rating .............................. 180
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil ............................................... 138
Oil, engine .......................... 174, 179
Oil pressure .................................. 86
Outside temperature ....................76
Overcab storage ..........................68
Overrun cut-off ........................... 115
P Parking ................................ 18, 117
Parking assist ............................ 128
Parking brake ............................ 121
Particulate filter ........................... 118
Performing work ........................137
Pollen filter ................................. 109
Power button ........................ 17, 112
Power outlets ............................... 77Power steering fluid....................141
Power windows ............................ 38
Preheating ........................... 86, 114
Puncture ..................................... 164
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 192
Radio remote control ...................19
Rear air conditioning system .....103
Rear doors ................................... 29
Rear fog light ............................... 87
Rear fog lights ........................ 93, 96
Rear heating system .................. 103
Rear seats .................................... 45
Rear view camera ...................... 130
Rear windows .............................. 39
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 174, 179
Refuelling ................................... 132
Remote control ............................. 19
Reversing light ........................... 148
Reversing lights ........................... 96
Ride control systems ..................122
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71S
Safety belts ................................... 48
Safety net .................................... 69
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 43
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................83
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Seat folding .................................. 44
Seat heating ................................. 45
Seat position ................................ 42
Seats ............................................ 67
Service ............................... 109, 173
Service display ............................ 80
Service information ....................173
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................55
Sidelights ...................................... 93
Side turn signal lights ................148
Sliding door .................................. 29
Spare wheel ............................... 165
Spare wheel security tool ...........155
Speed limiter......................... 78, 128
Speedometer ............................... 78
Starting and operating ................111
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ...............17, 114
Steering ...................................... 111
Steering column controls ..............74
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73