
CareVehicle equipmentThis 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.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead
to long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer. ◀
Do not direct steam or high-pressure washers
toward the labels applied by the manufacturer;
otherwise, damage may result.
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-pres‐
sure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the seals of the retractable hardtop and
the exterior sensors and cameras, for Park Dis‐ tance Control, for instance, for extended peri‐
ods of time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm. ◀During the winter months
Ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently in winter. Intense soiling and road
salt can damage 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.
Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area of the windshield when
the hood is open.
Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Do not use automatic high-pressure washers;
otherwise, water may drip into the interior in
the area of the windows.
Before driving into the car wash, check whether
the system is suitable for your MINI. Note the
following points:▷Vehicle dimensions, refer to page  214.▷If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors, re‐
fer to page  49.▷Maximum permissible tire width.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle chassis
could be damaged. ◀
Preparations before driving into the car wash:
▷Unscrew the road antenna.▷MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: retract the rear
spoiler.▷Deactivate the rain sensor to avoid unin‐
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▷Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
there is a risk that these may be damaged.▷Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock.
Steptronic transmission
Before driving into the car wash, note the fol‐
lowing to ensure that the vehicle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Move the selector lever to position N.3.Release the parking brake.4.Switch the engine off.5.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
Hand car wash
If washing the vehicle by hand, use copious
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces‐
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or a
washing brush by applying gentle pressure.
Before cleaning the windshield, deactivate the
rain sensor to avoid unintentional wiper activa‐
tion or switch off the ignition.
Adhere to the local regulations regarding
washing cars by hand.
Headlights Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or caus‐
tic cleansers. Soak areas that have been soiled,
e.g., due to insects, with shampoo and rinse off
with copious quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a window deicer; do not use an
ice scraper.
Windows
Clean the outside and inside surfaces of the
windows and the mirror glasses with window
cleaner.
Do not clean mirror glass with cleaners contain‐
ing quartz.
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to
avoid streaking.
Wax and preservative residue and soiling on
the windows cause streaking during window
wiping and lead to premature wear on the
wiper blades and malfunctions of the rain sen‐
sor.
Vehicle care Car care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi‐
cantly to vehicle value retention.
The manufacturer recommends using cleaning
and care products from MINI, since these have
been tested and approved.
Original MINI CareProducts have been tested
on materials, in the laboratory, and in the field,
and offer optimum care and protection for MINI
vehicles.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage. ◀
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
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12CauseHow to respondA rear fog light has failed.Have the rear fog lights checked.The headlight beam throw adjustment has
failed.Have the headlight beam throw ad‐
justment system checked.The Adaptive Light Control has failed.The coolant level is too low.Add coolant immediately, refer to
page  174.The engine oil pressure is too low.Stop immediately and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your service center.Lights up in red:The service appointment is overdue.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements, re‐
fer to page  71.Lights up in yellow:Service is due.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements, re‐
fer to page  71.No service due.The set speed limit was exceeded.The time and date are no longer correct.Set the time and date, refer to
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  91 
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control  73 
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol  103 
Adaptive Light Control  77 
Additives, engine oil  173 
Airbags  81 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  83 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, air condi‐
tioner  100 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, automatic
climate control  102 
Air conditioning  99 
Air conditioning mode, air conditioner  99 
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control  101 
Air distribution, air condi‐ tioner, manual  100 
Air distribution, auto‐ matic  102 
Air distribution, automatic cli‐ mate control, manual  103 
Air distribution, individual  100 
Air drying, refer to Cooling function  103 
Air flow rate for air condi‐ tioner  100 
Air flow rate with automatic climate control  102 
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure  156 
Air supply, air conditioner  99 Air supply, automatic climate
control  101 
Alarm system  31 
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms  32 
Alarm system, ending an alarm  31 
Alarm system, interior motion sensor  32 
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor  32 
Always Open Timer  68 
Ambient lighting  79 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  62 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  91 
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC  91 
Anti-theft protection  21 
Approved engine oils  173 
Ashtray  105 
Assistance, roadside  189 
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant  93 
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing  189  
Automatic air distribution  102 
Automatic air flow  102 
Automatic car wash  194 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  101 
Automatic climate control, au‐ tomatic air distribution  102 
Automatic, cruise control  96 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  75 
Automatic rear spoiler  93 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic  63 
AUTO program with auto‐ matic climate control  102 
AUX-IN port  134 
Average fuel consumption  68 
Average fuel consumption, setting the units  70 
Average speed  68 
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter  67 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  46 
Backrests, refer to Seats  45 
Backup lights, bulb replace‐ ment  182 
Battery disposal  31 
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery  187 
Battery, remote control  20 
Battery replacement, remote control  31 
Belts, refer to Safety belts  47 
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts  47 
Bi-xenon headlights  179 
Brake assistant  91 
Brake discs, breaking in  114 
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements  71 
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic  91 
Brake pads, breaking in  114 
Brake, refer to Parking brake  58 
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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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