2015 MINI COOPER 196

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 238.6Information
AT A GLANCE
14Cockpit18Onboard monitor26Voice activation system29Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
CONTROLS
34Opening and closing49Adjusting58Transporting children safely62Driving76Displays95Lights100Safety116Driving stability control systems120Driving comfort138Climate control145Interior equipment147Digital compass153Storage compartments
DRIVING TIPS
160Things to remember when driving163Loading166Saving fuelMOBILITY176Refueling178Fuel180Wheels and tires194Engine compartment196Engine oil200Coolant202Maintenance204Replacing components216Breakdown assistance221Care
REFERENCE
228Technical data233Appendix238Everything from A to Z
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Engine oilVehicle 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 The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in the
following situations, for example:▷Sporty driving style.▷Break-in of the engine.▷Idling of the engine.▷With use of engine oil types that are classi‐
fied as not suitable.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
▷Status display.▷Detailed measurement.Electronic oil measure‐
ment
Status display
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Display.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
RequirementsA current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip is
displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, perform a
detailed measurement.
Displaying the engine oil level On the Control Display:1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Engine oil level display messagesDifferent messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low within the next
125 miles/200 km, add engine oil, refer to
page 197.
CAUTION
A too low engine oil level causes engine
damage. There is risk of property damage. Im‐
mediately add engine oil. ◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
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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
Front airbags 100 Seite 240REFERENCEEverything from A to Z240
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Minimum tread, tires 187
Mirrors 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 161
Mobility System 190
Mode, GREEN Mode 167
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 205
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
N Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 54
New wheels and tires 188
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 203
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 132
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 178
Odometer 81
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 196
Oil, adding 197
Oil additives 198
Oil change 198
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 82
Oil filler neck 197 Oil types, alternative 198
Oil types, suitable 198
Old batteries, disposal 215
On-board computer 85
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 85
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 203
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 204
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening/closing with remote control 37
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, see Automatic re‐ circulated-air control 142
Own safety 7
P
Paint, vehicle 222
Panoramic glass sunroof 47
Parallel parking assistant 133
Park Distance Control PDC 128
Parked-car ventilation 143
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 162
Parking aid, see PDC 128
Parking assistant 133
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 95
Parts and accessories 8
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 132
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 128
Performance Control 117 Personal Profile 36
Person warning with City light braking function 113
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 223
PostCrash 115
Power failure 215
Power windows 45
Prescribed engine oil types 198
Pressure, tire air pressure 180
Pressure warning, tires 107
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 36
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 200
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 62
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 69
Rear fog lights 98
Rear lights 208
Rear luggage rack 165
Rearview camera 131
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window de‐ froster 140, 143
Recirculated-air filter 143
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