2015 MINI COOPER automatic transmission fluid

usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate
or the equivalent is recommended. ◀
WARNING
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on
contact with hot engine parts. There is risk of
injuries or risk of property damage. Only add
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐
ervoir. ◀
CAUTION
Silicon-containing additives in the washer
fluid for the water-repelling effect on the win‐
dows can lead to damage to the washing sys‐
tem. There is risk of property damage. Do not
add silicon-containing additives to the washer
fluid. ◀
CAUTION
The use of undiluted and different wind‐
shield washer concentrate or antifreeze can
lead to damage to the washing system. There is
risk of property damage. Dilute windshield
washer concentrate or antifreeze prior to filling.
Observe the information and mixing ratios pro‐
vided on the containers. Do not mix windshield
washer concentrates of different manufactur‐
ers. ◀
Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐
gine compartment.
Manual transmission
Information CAUTION
When shifting to a lower gear, excessive
speeds can damage the engine. There is risk of
property damage. When shifting into 5th or 6th
gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. ◀
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can put itself into
motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:▷Set the parking brake.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the
front wheels in the direction of the curb.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure
the vehicle, for example with a wheel
chock. ◀
Shifting
General information
The engine speed during a shifting operation is
adjusted automatically for harmonious and dy‐
namic gear shifting.
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance push the selector
lever dynamically to the left and engage the re‐
verse gear.
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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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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
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