CAUTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of
property damage. Do not add too much engine
oil. When too much engine oil is added, have oil
level corrected by a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair
shop. ◀
Detailed measurement
The concept
In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked when the vehicle is stationary,
and displayed via a scale.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Requirements▷Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.▷Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.▷Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se‐
lector lever position N or P and accelerator
pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Information WARNING
Operating materials, for example oils,
greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harmful in‐
gredients. There is risk of injuries or danger to
life. Observe the instructions on the containers. Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children. ◀
CAUTION
A too low engine oil level causes engine
damage. There is risk of property damage.
Add engine oil within the next
125 miles/200 km. ◀
CAUTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of
property damage. Do not add too much engine
oil. When too much engine oil is added, have oil level corrected by a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair
shop. ◀
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page 194.
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MaintenanceVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
MINI maintenance system
The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re‐
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri‐
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa‐
rately. Further information is available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 82, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.
Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. The
dealer’s service center can read this data out
and suggest an optimized maintenance scope
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most
recently.
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop
update the time-dependent maintenance pro‐
cedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if
necessary, changing the engine oil and the mi‐
crofilter/activated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for
US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Book‐
let for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor‐
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require‐
ments.
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The nonworking wheel cannot be stored in
the emergency wheel bracket because of
its size.3.Check tire inflation pressure at the next op‐
portunity and correct as needed.4.Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 107.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer
to page 104.5.Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight
with a calibrated torque wrench.
Driving with emergency wheel
WARNING
The emergency wheel has particular di‐
mensions. When driving with an emergency wheel, changed driving properties may occur at
higher speeds, for example reduced lane stabil‐
ity when braking, longer braking distance and
changed self-steering properties in the limit
area. There is risk of an accident. Drive moder‐
ately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h. ◀
After the trip with emergency wheel Have the following work performed only by a
dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
1.Replace the damaged tires as soon as pos‐
sible.2.Replace the emergency wheel with a new
wheel.3.Have the tray with the emergency wheel
installed.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery replacement CAUTION
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle
functions. There is a risk of personal and prop‐
erty damage. Only vehicle batteries that are
compatible with your vehicle type should be in‐
stalled in your vehicle. Information on compati‐
ble vehicle batteries is available at your dealer’s
service center. ◀
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop to ensure that all
comfort features are fully available and that
any Check Control messages of these comfort
features are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently
charged to guarantee that the battery remains
usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for more than a
month.▷Steptronic transmission: when parked for
long periods of time in selector lever posi‐
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Before driving into a car washIn order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Steptronic transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Make sure that the parking brake is re‐
leased.4.Press the Start/Stop button to switch off the
engine.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and two Check-Control messages are
displayed.
A signal sounds when you leave the vehicle
while in selector lever position N.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper
blade wear.
Vehicle care Car care products
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
using care and cleaning products from MINI.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health. There is
risk of injuries. When cleaning the interior, open
the doors or windows. Only use products in‐
tended for cleaning vehicles. Follow the instruc‐
tions on the container. ◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather careRemove dust from the leather often, using acloth or vacuum cleaner.
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microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth lightly with wa‐
ter. ◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety
belt webbing. Missing protective effect of the
safety belts. There is risk of injuries or danger to
life. Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning
the safety belts. ◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is risk of an accident. Stow objects in the
vehicle such that they are secured and cannot
enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor mats
that are suitable for the vehicle and can be
safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose
floor mats and do not layer several floor mats.
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for
the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐
curely fastened again after they were removed,
for example for cleaning. ◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass deter‐
gent.Displays/Screens/Projection lenses
CAUTION
Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of
any kind can damage the surface of displays
and screens. There is risk of property damage.
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth. ◀
CAUTION
The surface of displays can be damaged
with improper cleaning. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Avoid pressure that is too high
and do not use any scratching materials. ◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
For stubborn soiling on the projection lens of
the Head-up Display, dampen the microfiber
cloth with alcohol. Extending projection lens,
refer to page 91.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be taken.
Further information is available from a dealer’s
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Camera-based cruise con‐trol 120
Camera lenses, care 224
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 131
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 154
Car battery 214
Car care products 222
Care, displays 224
Care, vehicle 222
Cargo area 150
Cargo area, adapting size 155
Cargo area, enlarging 151
Cargo area lid 40
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 155
Cargo cover 150
Cargo, securing 164
Cargo straps, securing cargo 164
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 224
Car wash 221
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 161
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 202
Center armrest 154
Center console 16
Central instrument cluster, LED ring 89
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Changing parts 204
Changing wheels 212
Changing wheels/tires 188
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 77
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 196 Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child safety locks 61
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 223
Chrono package, cockpit 93
Cigarette lighter 149
Cleaning, displays 224
Climate control 138, 140
Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 155
Coasting 170
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 170
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 170
Combination switch, see Turn signals 67
Combi switch, see wiper sys‐ tem 68
Comfort Access 41
Compartments in the doors 154
Compass 147
Compressor 190
Condensation on win‐ dows 142
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 162
Condition Based Service CBS 202
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 119
Confirmation signal 43 Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 88
Controller 19
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 116
Convenient opening 38
Coolant 200
Cooling function 139, 141
Cooling, maximum 141
Cooling system 200
Cornering lamp 97
Corrosion on brake discs 162
Cosmetic mirror 149
Courtesy lamps during unlock‐ ing 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 126
Cruise control, active 120
Cruising range 82
Cupholder 154
Current fuel consumption 82
D
Damage, tires 188
Damping control, dy‐ namic 118
Data, technical 228
Date 81
Daytime running lights 97
Defrosting, see defrosting the windows 140
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 142
Defrosting the windows 140
Dehumidifying, air 139, 141
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 147
Dimensions 228
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56
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Direction indicator, see Turnsignals 67
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 77
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 86
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 98
Displays 76
Displays, cleaning 224
Disposal, coolant 201
Disposal, vehicle battery 215
Distance control, see PDC 128
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Drive mode, GREEN Mode 167
Drive-off assistant 119
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 116
Driving Dynamics Control 118
Driving Excitement, SPORT 87
Driving instruction, GREEN Mode 169
Driving instructions, break- in 160
Driving mode 118
Driving notes, general 161
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 116
Driving style analysis 171
Driving tips 161
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 116
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 117
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 118
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 116
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 117 E
Electronic displays, instrument cluster 77
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 196
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 116
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 176
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency wheel, compact wheel, see Emergency
wheel 212
Energy Control 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 64
Engine, automatic switch- off 64
Engine compartment 194
Engine compartment, working in 194
Engine coolant 200
Engine idling when driving, coasting 170
Engine oil 196
Engine oil, adding 197
Engine oil additives 198
Engine oil change 198
Engine oil filler neck 197
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 198
Engine oil types, suitable 198
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 216
Engine start, see Starting the engine 63
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 86
Entering a car wash 221 Equipment, interior 145
Error displays, see Check Con‐ trol 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 116
Exchanging wheels/tires 188
Exhaust system 161
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 216
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 164
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 45
Fan, see Air flow 139, 142
Favorites buttons, onboard monitor 24
Filler neck for engine oil 197
Fine wood, care 223
First-aid kit 216
Flat tire, changing wheels 212
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, repairing 190
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 107
Flooding 161
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fogged up windows 140
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 151
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 70
Foot brake 161
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Front-end collision warningwith City Braking func‐
tion 110
Front fog lights 98
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 102
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 102
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 178
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 86
Fuel filler flap 176
Fuel gauge 81
Fuel lid 176
Fuel quality 178
Fuel recommendation 178
Fuel, tank capacity 232
Fuse 215
G Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 145
Gasoline 178
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 161
Glare shield 149
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 47
Glove compartment 153
GREEN Mode 167
GREEN Mode, bonus range 169
GREEN Mode driving style analysis 171
GREEN Mode indicator 167
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 118
GREEN tip 169
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
Ground clearance 162 H
Halogen headlights 206
Handbrake, see parking brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 146
Hazard warning flashers 216
Head airbag 100
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 96
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 96
Headlight flasher 68
Headlight glass 205
Headlights, care 222
Head restraints 49
Head restraints, front 53
Head restraints, rear 54
Head-up Display 90
Head-Up Display, Shift point indicator 92
Head-up Display, sport dis‐ plays 92
Head-up Display, standard view 91
Heavy cargo, stowing 164
High-beam Assistant 97
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 97
Hills 162
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 119
Holder for beverages 154
Homepage 6
Hood 194
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 161
HUD Head-up Display 90
Hydroplaning 161
I
Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning 81 Icy roads, see External tem‐
perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 186
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Ignition off 62
Ignition on 62
Illuminated ring, central in‐ strument cluster 89
Indication of a flat tire 104, 107
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribu‐ tion 139, 142
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 36
Inflation pressure, tires 180
Inflation pressure warning, tires 107
Info display, refer to On-Board computer 85
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 77
Instrument lighting 98
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Safety 109
Intensity, AUTO program 142
Interior equipment 145
Interior lights 98
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
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