
Saving fuelVehicle 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.
General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can influ‐
ence fuel consumption and environmental im‐
pact.
Remove unnecessary
cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove roof-mounted or rear luggage racks
which are no longer required following use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and
glass sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption.
Tires
General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, for example, tire size may influence fuel
consumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away without de‐lay
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
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▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter than
the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.▷Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h.▷Do not exceed a towing distance of
30 miles/50 km.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means. ◀
Towing other vehicles
Information WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to
be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse. There is risk of an accident! Make sure
that the gross vehicle weight of the towing ve‐
hicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed. ◀
CAUTION
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc‐
cur. There is risk of property damage. Correctly
attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fit‐
ting. ◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
CAUTION
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc‐ cur. There is risk of property damage. Correctly
attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fit‐ ting. ◀
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MINI 5-doorWidth with mirrorsinches/mm76.1/1,932Width without mirrorsinches/mm68/1,727Heightinches/mm56.1/1,425Lengthinches/mm157.4-158/3,998-4,013Wheelbaseinches/mm101.1/2,567Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m36.2/11.0
Weights
MINI Cooper, 3-doorApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,565/1,617Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,565/1,617LoadManual transmissionlbs/kg790/358Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg725/329Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,920/871Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg1,990/903Approved rear axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,725/782Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg1,685/764Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg132/60Cargo area capacitycu ft8.7-34Canada: trunk capacitycu ft/l7.4-25.8/211-731Seite 229Technical dataREFERENCE229
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MINI Cooper, 5-doorApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,795/1,721Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,795/1,721LoadManual transmissionlbs/kg885/401Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg820/372Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,995/905Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg2,065/937Approved rear axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,880/853Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg1,860/844Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft13.1-40.7Canada: trunk capacitycu ft/l9.8-33.2/278-941
MINI Cooper S, 3-doorApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,620/1,642Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,650/1,656LoadManual transmissionlbs/kg775/352Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg770/349Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg2,025/919Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg2,060/934Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,690/767Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg132/60Seite 230REFERENCETechnical data230
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MINI Cooper S, 3-doorCargo area capacitycu ft8.7-34Canada: trunk capacitycu ft/l7.4-25.8/211-731
MINI Cooper S, 5-doorApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,860/1,751Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,900/1,769Loadlbs/kg885/401Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg2,085/946Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg2,125/964Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,880/853Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft13.1-40.7Canada: trunk capacitycu ft/l9.8-33.2/278-941
MINI John Cooper Works, 3-doorApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,720/1,687Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,765/1,708Loadlbs/kg775/352Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg2,065/937Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg2,105/955Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,725/782Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg132/60Cargo area capacitycu ft8.7-34Canada: trunk capacitycu ft/l7.4-25.8/211-731Seite 231Technical dataREFERENCE231
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 116
Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control 74
Accessories and parts 8
ACC, see camera-based cruise control 120
Activated-charcoal filter 143
Active Cruise Control, see camera-based cruise con‐
trol 120
Additives, oil 198
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
Adjustments, steering wheel 57
After washing vehicle 222
Airbags 100
Airbags, indicator/warning light 101
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 139, 142
Air conditioner 138
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 139, 141
Air distribution, manual 139, 142
Air flow, air conditioner 139
Air flow, automatic climate control 142
Air pressure, tires 180
Air vents, see Ventilation 143
Alarm system 43
Alarm triggering 43
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17 All around the steering
wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 189
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 146
Alternative oil types 198
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 116
Anti-slip control, see DSC 116
App, MINI Motorer’s Guide 6
Approved axle load 229
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 149
Assistance when driving off 119
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 109
AUTO intensity 142
Automatic car wash 221
Automatic climate con‐ trol 140
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, Front- seat passenger airbags 102
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 96
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 142
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 72
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
AUTO program, intensity 142
Auto Start/Stop function 64
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 229 B
Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 50
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 216
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 214
Battery, vehicle 214
Being towed, see Tow-starting and towing 218
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 154
Bonus range, GREEN Mode 169
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 154
Brake assistant 116
Brake discs, break-in 160
Brake pads, break-in 160
Braking, hints 161
Breakdown assistance 216
Break-in 160
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 89
Bug light 206
Bulb replacement 205
Bulb replacement, front 206
Bulb replacement, rear 208
Bulb replacement, side 211
Bulbs and lights 205
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 216
C
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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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Suitable engine oil types 198
Summer tires, tread 187
Sun visor 149
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 80
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 118
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 143
Switch, see Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 81
Tailgate 40
Tailgate via remote control 38
Tail lamps 208
Technical changes, refer to Own Safety 7
Technical data 228
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 139
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 81
Temperature, engine 86
Tempomat, see camera-based cruise control 120
Terminal, starting aid 217
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 80
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 43
Thigh support 50
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 86
Tire damage 188
Tire identification marks 186
Tire inflation pressure 180
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 107
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103 Tires, changing 188
Tire sealant 190
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 180
Tires, run-flat tires 190
Tire tread 187
Tone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Tools 204
Total vehicle weight 229
Touchpad 21
Towing 218
Tow-starting 218
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 103
Traction control 117
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 117
Transmission lock, releasing manually 74
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 71
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 72
Transporting children safely 58
Tread, tires 187
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 67
Trip odometer 81
Trip onboard computer 87
Trip recorder, see Trip odome‐ ter 81
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 132
Turn signal, front 206
Turn signal, side 211
Turn signals, operation 67
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 208
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measurement 89
Universal remote control 145 Unlock button, Steptronic
transmission 72
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 223
USB interface 150
V
Vanity mirror 149
Vehicle battery 214
Vehicle battery, replacing 214
Vehicle, break-in 160
Vehicle care 222
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 212
Vehicle paint 222
Vehicle storage 224
Vehicle wash 221
Ventilation 143
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 143
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 77
Warning displays, see Check Control 77
Warning messages, see Check Control 77
Warning triangle 216
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 70 Seite 245Everything from A to ZREFERENCE245
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