2015 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE radio

row 1, and press it down until it engages,
arrow 2.
The battery is charged beginning with the radio
ready state of the vehicle.
Removing the mobile phone
Press the button, arrow 1, and remove the mo‐
bile phone, arrow 2.
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3.Mount the new wheel.4.Screw in at least two bolts crosswise.5.Screw in the remaining lug bolts.6.Fully tighten all lug bolts in a diagonal pat‐
tern.7.Lower the vehicle.8.Remove the jack.
Retightening the lug bolts
Retighten the lug bolts diagonally.
Checking that the lug bolts are tight
Always have the lug bolts checked with a
calibrated torque wrench as soon as possible to
ensure that they are tightened to the specified
torque. Otherwise, incorrectly tightened lug
bolts are a hidden safety risk. ◀
The tightening torque equals
103.3 lb ft/140 Nm.
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel balanced.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery in tem‐
perate climate conditions.
The service center will be happy to answer any
questions on the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble. ◀
Have the vehicle battery registered by the serv‐
ice center after it is replaced to ensure that all comfort functions are available without restric‐
tions and that any associated Check Control
messages are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to the
socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as
this could damage the battery. ◀
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the
engine is switched off. Connections, refer to
page 189.
General information Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged to
achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in
the following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to
travel short distances.▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
Power failure
After a temporary power failure, some equip‐
ment will be restricted in its use and will need
to be reinitialized. In addition, certain individual
settings will be lost and must be updated:
▷Time and date: the values must be up‐
dated, refer to page 71.▷Radio: the stations need to be stored again,
refer to page 130.
Disposing of old batteries
Have used batteries disposed of by the
service center after they are replaced or
take them to a recycling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes 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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
Hazard warning flash‐
ers
The button is located on the speedometer.
Warning triangle The warning triangle is located in the front on
the trunk floor.
First aid kit Some of the articles contained in the first aid kit
have a limited service life. Therefore, check the
use-by dates of the contents regularly and re‐
place the items before they expire.
The first aid kit is located in the left side trim on
the cargo area floor.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability Roadside Assistance can be reached around the
clock in many countries. You can obtain assis‐
tance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance A phone number for Roadside Assistance can
be displayed, refer to page 146, via the radio.
Jump-starting Notes
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. In the same way, you can
help jump-start another vehicle. Only use
jumper cables with fully insulated clamp han‐
dles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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Carpets/floor matsNo objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again when they are returned after being re‐
moved, such as for cleaning. ◀
Floor mats can be removed for cleaning.
If they are very dirty, clean with a microfiber
cloth and water or an interior cleaner. To pre‐
vent matting of the carpet, rub back and forth
in the direction of travel only.
Displays To clean the displays, such as the radio or dis‐
play elements, use an antistatic microfiber
cloth.
Cleaning displays
Do not use chemical or household cleans‐
ers.
Keep all fluids and moisture away from the
unit.
Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐
ces or electrical components.
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do
not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage
can result. ◀
CD/DVD drives No cleaning CD
Do not use cleaning CDs; otherwise, parts
of the drive may become damaged. ◀Long-term vehicle storage
Your service center can advise you on what to
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12CauseHow to respondThe small light flashes yellow and then
stays on, the large light lights up in yellow:Tire Pressure Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated.Have the system checked.A wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted.Have the system checked.TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to
other systems or devices using the same
radio frequency.In vehicles with the Tire Pressure MonitorThe small light flashes yellow and then
stays on, the large light lights up in yellow:Tire Pressure Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated.Have the system checked.A wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted.Have the system checked.Lights up in red:Transmission limp-home program active
with restricted range of gears, possibly
with reduced acceleration.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked immediately.Gears can be engaged without depressing
the brake.Always depress the brake to engage
a gear.Automatic selector lever locked:Manually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page 65.Lights up in yellow:Have the system checked as soon as
possible.Automatic selector lever locked:
The selector lever is locked in position P
with the engine running or the ignition
switched on and the brake depressed orManually unlock the selector lever
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Headlamps, care 195
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 75
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 77
Headlight flasher 59
Headlights 75
Headlights, cleaning, washer fluid 62
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, adjusting the height 48
Head restraints, removing 48
Heatable rear window, air conditioner 100
Heatable windshield 103
Heating, rear window with au‐ tomatic climate control 103
Heating, seats 47
Heating, windshield 103
Height adjustment, seats 45
High-beams 76
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 180
Hill drive-off assistant 93
Hills 116
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 56
Homepage 6
Hood 171
Hood, closing 171
Hood, opening 171
Hood, unlocking 171
Horn 12
Hydraulic brake assistant 91
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 66
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 66
Identification marks, run-flat tires 166
Identification marks, tires 162
Ignition 57 Ignition key position 1, refer
to Radio ready state 56
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 57
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 20
Ignition lock 56
Ignition, switched off 57
Ignition, switched on 57
Indicator and warning lamps, overview 199
Indicator and warning lamps, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 87
Indicator and warning lights 15
Individual air distribution 100
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 84
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 86
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 156
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 84
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 14
Instrument lighting 78
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 20
Interior lights 79
Interior lights, remote con‐ trol 24
Interior mirror 50
Interior motion sensor 32
Interior temperature, setting, air conditioner 99
Interior temperature, setting, automatic climate con‐
trol 101
Internet page 6 J
Jump-starting 189
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 29
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 29
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 21
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 20
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 64
Knocking control 154
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement 178
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 178
Lamps 75
Lamps, automatic headlight control 75
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 47
LATCH child restraint fixing system 53
Leather, care 196
Leather care 196
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 179
License plate light, bulb re‐ placement 182
Light-alloy wheels, care 197
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 179
Lighter, socket 106
Lighting, instruments 78
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Opening and closing, usingthe door lock 25
Opening and closing, via the remote control 22
Opening and unlocking from the inside 26
Outside air mode, automatic climate control 102
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 100
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, automatic
climate control 102
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 67
P Park Distance Control PDC 97
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 97
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 97
Parking brake 58
Parking light, bulb replace‐ ment 181
Parking lights 75
Parking lights/low beams 75
PDC Park Distance Control 97
Personal Profile 21
Pivoting sun visor 105
Plastic, care 197
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 101
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter 101
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Power windows, initializ‐ ing 33
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 33
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 173 Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 86
Pressure, tires 156
Pressure warning, tires 84
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 164
Profile, tires 163
R
Radio MINI Boost CD 126
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 20
Radio ready state 56
Radio ready state, switched off 57
Radio ready state, switched on 56
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 56
Rain sensor 60
Range 68
Rear fog light 78
Rear fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 182
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 182
Rear spoiler 93
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 49
Rear window defroster with air conditioner 100
Rear window defroster with automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Recirculated air mode, air conditioner 100
Recirculated air mode, auto‐ matic climate control 102
Recommended fuel grade 154
Recommended tire brands 165 Releasing, refer to Unlock‐
ing 29
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 71
Remaining range, refer to Range 68
Remote control 20
Remote control, battery re‐ placement 31
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess 29
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess, malfunctions 30
Remote control, radio interfer‐ ence 25
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 56
Remote control, service data 175
Remote control, tailgate 24
Replacement remote con‐ trol 20
Replacing wheels/tires 165
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 67
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 62
Restraining systems, refer to Safety belts 47
Restraint systems for chil‐ dren 51
Retreaded tires 165
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 63
Roadside Assistance 189
Roadside parking light, bulb replacement 181
Roadside parking lights 76
RON recommended fuel grade 154
RON, refer to Fuel quality 154
Rubber seals, care 197
Run-flat tires 166 Seite 224REFERENCEEverything from A to Z224
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