2015 MINI Hardtop 2 Door towing

▷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.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result. ◀
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
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. ◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage. ◀
▷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.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle. ◀
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the MINI. It is located under the
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cargo floor panel, next to the onboard vehicle
tool kit, refer to page 199.
Tow fitting, information on use▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur. ◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
COOPER/COOPER D/ONE/ONE D
COOPER S/COOPER SD
JOHN COOPER WORKS
Threaded holes for the tow fitting are located in
the front and rear of the vehicle on the right
side with respect to the direction of travel.
Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 211. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the engine
is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 47, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release the
pedal. After the engine starts, immediately
press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
warning system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 215Breakdown assistanceMOBILITY215
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 94
ACC, Active Cruise Control 98
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 58
Activated-charcoal filter 117
Active Cruise Control, ACC 98
Additives, oil 193
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 35
Adjustments, steering wheel 42
After washing vehicle 217
Airbags 78
Airbags, indicator/warning light 79
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 113, 117
Air conditioner 112
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 113, 116
Air distribution, manual 113, 116
Air flow, air conditioner 113
Air flow, automatic climate control 116
Air pressure, tires 176
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 118
Alarm system 30
Alarm triggering 30
Alarm, unintentional 31
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 184 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 120
Alternative oil types 194
Antifreeze, washer fluid 54
Antilock Brake System, ABS 94
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 94
Apple iPod/iPhone 155
Approved axle load 223
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 194
Ash tray 123
Assistance when driving off 97
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 86
AUTO intensity 116
Automatic car wash 216
Automatic climate con‐ trol 115
Automatic Curb Monitor 41
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 80
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 74
Automatic locking 29
Automatic recirculated-air control 117
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 55
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 116
AUTO program, intensity 116
Auto Start/Stop function 49
AUX-IN port 154
Average fuel consumption 68
Average speed 68
Axle loads, weights 223 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 36
Balance 148
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 211
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 214
Bass 148
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 209
Battery, vehicle 209
Belts, safety belts 37
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 128
Bluetooth, refer to Hands-free system 162
Bonus range, GREEN mode 143
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 128
Brake assistant 94
Brake discs, break-in 134
Brake pads, break-in 134
Braking, hints 135
Breakdown assistance 211
Break-in 134
Bug light 201
Bulb replacement 200
Bulb replacement, front 201
Bulb replacement, rear 203
Bulb replacement, side 206
Bulbs and lights 200
Button, RES 100
Button, Start/Stop 47
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 211 Seite 238REFERENCEEverything from A to Z238
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Direction indicator, refer toTurn signals 52
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 60
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 68
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 76
Displays 59
Displays, cleaning 219
Disposal, coolant 196
Disposal, vehicle battery 210
Distance control, refer to PDC 106
Distance covered, setting units 69
Door lock, refer to Remote control 22
Drive mode, GREEN mode 142
Drive-off assistant 97
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 94
Driving Dynamics Control 96
Driving instruction, GREEN mode 144
Driving instructions, break- in 134
Driving mode 96
Driving notes, general 134
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 94
Driving tips 134
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 94
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 95
Dynamic Damping Control 95
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 94
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 95 E
Electronic displays, instrument cluster 60
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 192
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 94
Emergency detection, remote control 23
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 172
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 23
Emergency wheel, compact wheel, refer to Emergency
wheel 207
Energy Control 65
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 49
Engine, automatic switch- off 49
Engine compartment 190
Engine compartment, working in 190
Engine coolant 195
Engine idling when driving, coasting 144
Engine oil 192
Engine oil, adding 193
Engine oil additives 193
Engine oil change 194
Engine oil filler neck 193
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 194
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 194
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 23
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 211
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 48
Engine stop 48
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 68 Entering a car wash 216
Equipment, interior 119
Error displays, see Check Con‐ trol 60
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 94
Exchanging wheels/tires 183
Exhaust system 135
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 41
Exterior mirrors 40
External start 211
External temperature dis‐ play 64
External temperature warn‐ ing 64
Eyes for securing cargo 138
F
Fader 148
Failure message, see Check Control 60
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 31
Fan, refer to Air flow 113, 116
Filler neck for engine oil 193
Fine wood, care 218
First aid kit 211
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 214
Flat tire, changing wheels 206
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 84
Flat tire, repairing 185
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 81
Flat tire, warning lamp 82, 85
Flooding 135
Floor carpet, care 219
Floor mats, care 219
Fogged up windows 113
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 125
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 54
Foot brake 135 Seite 240REFERENCEEverything from A to Z240
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Formats, setting 69
Front airbags 78
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 87
Front fog lights 76
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 80
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 80
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 84
Fuel 174
Fuel consumption, current 65
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 68
Fuel filler flap 172
Fuel gauge 64
Fuel lid 172
Fuel quality 174
Fuel recommendation 174
Fuel, tank capacity 226
Fuse 210
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 119
Gasoline 174
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 56
Gear shift indicator 65
General driving notes 134
Glare shield 123
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 32
Glove compartment 127
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 148
GREEN mode 142
GREEN mode, bonus range 143
GREEN mode indicator 142
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 96 GREEN tip 144
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 223
Ground clearance 136
H
Halogen headlights 201
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 51
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 120
Hands-free system 162
Hazard warning flashers 211
HD Radio 151
Head airbags 78
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 74
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 74
Headlight flasher 52
Headlight glass 200
Headlights, care 217
Head restraints 35
Head restraints, front 38
Head restraints, rear 39
Heavy cargo, stowing 138
High-beam Assistant 75
High beams 52
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 75
Hills 136
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 97
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 128
Homepage 6
Hood 190
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 135
Hydroplaning 135
I Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning 64 Icy roads, see External tem‐
perature warning 64
Identification marks, tires 180
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification number 9
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 22
Ignition off 47
Ignition on 47
Illuminated ring, central in‐ strument cluster 70
Indication of a flat tire 82, 85
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 60
Individual air distribu‐ tion 113, 116
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 23
Inflation pressure, tires 176
Inflation pressure warning, tires 84
Info display, refer to On-Board computer 67
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 82
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 85
Instrument cluster 59
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 60
Instrument lighting 76
Integrated key 22
Intelligent Safety 86
Intensity, AUTO program 116
Interior equipment 119
Interior lights 76
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 24
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 25
Interior motion sensor 31
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 42
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NNeck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 38
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 39
New wheels and tires 183
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 198
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 174
Odometer 64
Oil 192
Oil, adding 193
Oil additives 193
Oil change 194
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 65
Oil filler neck 193
Oil types, alternative 194
Oil types, approved 194
Old batteries, disposal 210
On-board computer 67
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 198
Onboard vehicle tool kit 199
Opening/closing via door lock 26
Opening/closing with remote control 24
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 117
Own safety 7
P Paint, vehicle 217
Panoramic glass sunroof 32
Parallel parking assistant 108 Park Distance Control
PDC 106
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 136
Parking aid, refer to PDC 106
Parking assistant 108
Parking brake 51
Parking lights 73
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 41
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 106
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 90
Performance Control 95
Personal Profile 23
Phone 162
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 33
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 32
Plastic, care 218
Power failure 209
Power windows 31
Pressure, tire air pressure 176
Pressure warning, tires 84
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 23
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 33
Protective function, win‐ dows 32
R
Radiator fluid 195
Radio, AM/FM stations 149
Radio, Apple iPod/iPhone 155
Radio, AUX-IN port 154
Radio, control ele‐ ments 149, 154
Radio, external devices 154
Radio, FM/AM 149
Radio, muting 149
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 22 Radio, overview 149, 154
Radio ready state 47
Radio, satellite radio 152
Radio, save stations 151
Radio, USB audio inter‐ face 155
Rain sensor 53
Rear fog lights 76
Rear lights 203
Rear luggage rack 139
Rearview mirror 40
Rear window de‐ froster 114, 117
Recirculated-air filter 117
Recirculated-air mode 113, 117
Recommended fuel grade 174
Recommended tire brands 183
Refueling 172
Remaining range 64
Remote control/key 22
Remote control, blocking 23
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 25
Remote control, replacing the battery 22
Remote control, univer‐ sal 119
Replacement fuse 210
Replacing parts 199
Replacing the battery, remote control 22
Replacing wheels/tires 183
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 100
Reserve warning, refer to Range 64
Resetting the tone set‐ tings 148
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82
Retaining straps, securing cargo 138
Retreaded tires 183 Seite 243Everything from A to ZREFERENCE243
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Roadside parking lights 73
RON recommended fuel grade 174
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 223
Roof-mounted luggage rack 138
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 184
Rubber components, care 218
Run-flat tires 184
S
Safe braking 135
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 38
Safety belts 37
Safety belts, care 218
Safety reel, windows 32
Safety systems, airbags 78
Satellite radio 152
Saving fuel 141
Screwdriver 199
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 215
Sealant 185
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 37
Seat heating, front 37
Seating position for chil‐ dren 43
Seats 35
Select a station 150
Selecting a station man‐ ually 150
Selection list in instrument cluster 67
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 56
Sensors, care 219 Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 197
Service requirements, dis‐ play 65
Settings and information 69
Settings, locking/unlocking 29
Settings, mirrors 40
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 57
Side airbags 78
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 29
Sitting safely 35
Size 222
Slide/tilt glass roof 32
Snow chains 188
Socket 123
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 198
Sound settings 148, 149
Spare fuse 210
Spare tire, refer to Emergency wheel 207
Specified engine oil types 194
Speed, average 68
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 69
Speed limiter, display 66
Speed Limit Information 66
Speed warning 69
Sport instruments, cockpit 70
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 96
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 56
Stability control systems 94
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 49
Start/Stop button 47
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 23
Starting the engine 48
Station, storing 150
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 42 Steptronic Sport transmission,
see Steptronic transmis‐
sion 55
Steptronic transmission 55
Stopping the engine 48
Storage compartments 127
Storage, tires 184
Storing the vehicle 219
Suitable engine oils 194
Summer tires, tread 182
Sun visor 123
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 63
Switch for Dynamic Driving 96
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 64
Tailgate 27
Tailgate via remote control 25
Tail lights 203
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 222
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 113
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 115
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 64
Temperature display, setting units 69
Temperature, engine 68
Tempomat, see Camera- based cruise control 98
Terminal, starting aid 212
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 63
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 30
Thigh support 36
Tilt alarm sensor 30
Time, radio, setting time on the radio 69 Seite 244REFERENCEEverything from A to Z244
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Tire damage 182
Tire identification marks 180
Tire inflation pressure 176
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 84
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 81
Tires, changing 183
Tire sealant 185
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 176
Tires, run-flat tires 184
Tire tread 182
Tools 199
Total vehicle weight 223
Tow fitting 214
Towing 213
Tow-starting 213
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 81
Traction control 95
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 95
Transmission lock, releasing manually 57
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 55
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 55
Transporting children safely 43
Tread, tires 182
Treble 148
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 52
Trip odometer 64
Turn signal, front 201
Turn signal, side 206
Turn signals, operation 52
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 203
U
Unintentional alarm 31
Units 69
Units, setting 69
Universal remote control 119 Unlock button, Steptronic
transmission 56
Unlocking/locking via door lock 26
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 24
Unlocking, settings 29
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 218
USB audio interface 155
USB interface 124
V
Vanity mirror 123
Vehicle battery 209
Vehicle battery, replacing 209
Vehicle, break-in 134
Vehicle care 217
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 207
Vehicle paint 217
Vehicle storage 219
Vehicle wash 216
Ventilation 118
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 60
Warning displays, see Check Control 60
Warning messages, see Check Control 60
Warning triangle 211
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 54
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 54
Washer system 52 Washing, vehicle 216
Water on roads 135
Weights 223
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 24
Welcome lights 74
Wheels, changing 183
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 176
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 84
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 81
Window defroster, rear 114, 117
Windows, powered 31
Windshield de‐ froster 114, 117
Windshield washer fluid 54
Windshield washer nozzles 54
Windshield washer system 52
Windshield wiper 52
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 54
Winter storage, care 219
Winter tires, suitable tires 184
Winter tires, tread 182
Wiper blades, replacing 199
Wiper fluid 54
Wiper system 52
Wood, care 218
Wrench 199 Seite 245Everything from A to ZREFERENCE245
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