Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
Do not let your foot rest on the brake
pedal
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal. Even light but consistent pedal pressure
can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure. ◀
Objects in the area around the pedals No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again when they are returned after being re‐
moved, such as for cleaning. ◀
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal
every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
HillsDrive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required. Oth‐
erwise, the brake system may overheat, result‐
ing in a reduction in the brake system effi‐
ciency.You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
necessary.
Downshifting in manual mode of the Steptronic
transmission, refer to page 56.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure. ◀
Do not drive in neutral
Never drive with the transmission in neu‐
tral, with the engine switched off or with the
clutch depressed; otherwise, you will have nei‐
ther the braking action of the engine or nor its
power assistance when braking or steering. ◀
Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐
tion on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
When the vehicle is parked
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are normal.
After the engine is switched off, the coolant
pump may continue running for some time in
the MINI Cooper S. This causes noises in the en‐
gine compartment.
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Conform to Federal Safety Requirements
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition to
these grades. ◀
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving hab‐
its, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
TractionThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under control‐
led conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering, hy‐
droplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi‐cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure. ◀
RSC – Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
page 160.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than
summer tires.
XL
Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Tire treadSummer tiresThe tread depth should not be less than
0.12 in/3 mm, although European legislation,
for example, requires a minimum tread depth
of only 0.063 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths less
than 0.12 in/3 mm, there is a great danger of
hydroplaning even in low water depths and at
raised speeds.
Winter tires
The suitability of winter tires for winter driving
is reduced noticeably when their tread depth
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The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery in tem‐
perate climate conditions.
The service center will be happy to answer any
questions on the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble. ◀
Have the vehicle battery registered by the serv‐
ice center after it is replaced to ensure that all
comfort functions are available without restric‐
tions and that any associated Check Control
messages are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to the
socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as this could damage the battery. ◀
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the
engine is switched off. Connections, refer to
page 181.
General information Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged to
achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in
the following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to
travel short distances.▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
Power failure
After a temporary power failure, some equip‐
ment will be restricted in its use and will need
to be reinitialized. In addition, certain individual
settings will be lost and must be updated:
▷Time and date: the values must be up‐
dated, refer to page 62.▷Radio: the stations need to be stored again,
refer to page 126.▷Glass sunroof, electrical: it may only be pos‐
sible to tilt the roof. The system needs to be
initialized. Contact the service center.
Disposing of old batteries
Have used batteries disposed of by the
service center after they are replaced or
take them to a recycling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 81
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 64
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 92
Adaptive Light Control 68
Additives, engine oil 167
Airbags 71
Airbags, indicator/warning light 74
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 89
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, automatic
climate control 91
Air conditioning 88
Air conditioning mode, air conditioner 88
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control 90
Air distribution, air condi‐ tioner, manual 89
Air distribution, automatic 91
Air distribution, automatic cli‐ mate control, manual 92
Air distribution, individual 89
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 92
Air flow rate for air condi‐ tioner 89
Air flow rate with automatic climate control 91
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 152
Air supply, air conditioner 88 Air supply, automatic climate
control 90
Alarm system 30
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms 31
Alarm system, ending an alarm 30
Alarm system, interior motion sensor 31
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor 31
ALL4 all-wheel system 83
All-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 83
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 95
Ambient lighting 70
Antifreeze, washer fluid 54
Antilock Brake System, ABS 81
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 81
Anti-theft protection 21
Approved engine oils 167
Ashtray 98
Assistance, roadside 181
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 83
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 181
Automatic air distribution 91
Automatic air flow 91
Automatic car wash 186
Automatic climate control 90
Automatic climate control, au‐ tomatic air distribution 91
Automatic, cruise control 85 Automatic headlight con‐
trol 66
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 55
AUTO program with auto‐ matic climate control 91
AUX-IN port 130
Average fuel consumption 60
Average fuel consumption, setting the units 61
Average speed 60
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 59
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 36
Backrests, refer to Seats 35
Backup lights, bulb replace‐ ment 176
Battery disposal 30
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 179
Battery, remote control 20
Battery replacement, remote control 30
Belts, refer to Safety belts 37
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 37
Bi-xenon headlights 172
Brake assistant 81
Brake discs, breaking in 110
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 63
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 81
Brake pads, breaking in 110
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Brakes, MINI maintenancesystem 169
Brakes, service require‐ ments 63
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 169
Braking, notes 111
Braking, parking brake 50
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 181
Breaking in 110
Buckle tongue, height adjust‐ ment 38
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 48
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 179
Car care products 187
Care, displays 189
Care, vehicle 187
Cargo area, Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Cargo area door, refer to Tail‐ gate 26
Cargo area, enlarging, cargo cover 100
Cargo area, flat loading floor 102
Cargo area light, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 69
Cargo area, multi-function hook 103
Cargo area, opening from the outside 26
Cargo area, partition net 102
Car horn, refer to Horn 12
Carpet, care 189
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 136
Car wash 186 CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐
trol 81
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 169
CD/DVD drives, care 190
Center armrest 105
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 15
Center rail 105
Center rail, refer to Storage compartments 105
Central locking, Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Central locking from the in‐ side 25
Central locking system, con‐ cept 21
Central locking system, from the outside 21
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 159
Check Control 64
Children, transporting 43
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 44
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 43
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 43
Child seat, mounting 43
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 43
Chrome parts, care 189
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, air con‐
ditioner 89
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, auto‐
matic climate control 91
Cleaning, displays 189
Cleaning, refer to Care 186
Climate 88
Climate mode, ventilation 93
Clock 58 Clock, 12h/24h mode 61
Closing from the inside 25
Closing, from the outside 22
Clutch, breaking in 110
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 49
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high-beams/
headlight flasher 51
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 52
Comfort Access 28
Comfort Access, in the car wash 29
Comfort Access, replacing the battery 30
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 15
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 48
Compass, digital 96
Computer 59
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 59
Condition Based Service CBS 169
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 23
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 60
Control Display, care 189
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 81
Convenient operation, win‐ dow 23
Coolant temperature 59
Cooling function, switching on and off 92
Cooling, maximum 91
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 81
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Cradle for telephone or mobilephone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 143
Cruise control 85
Cupholders 98
Current fuel consumption 60
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 68
D Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 69
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Date, display format 61
Date, setting 62
Daytime running lights 67
Decorative trim, care 189
Defogging windows 89
Defroster, rear window, auto‐ matic climate control 92
Defroster, rear window, with air conditioner 89
Defrosting windows 89
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 89
Digital compass 96
Dip stick, engine oil 166
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 51
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 69
Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 189
Displays, cleaning 189
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, remote control bat‐ tery 30
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 86 Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 20
Door lock 24
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 23
Doors, manual operation 25
Doors, unlocking and locking, confirmation signals 23
Doors, unlocking and locking from the inside 25
Doors, unlocking and locking, from the outside 22
DOT Quality Grades 156
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 83
Driving notes, breaking in 110
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 83
Driving on poor roads 113
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 81
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 110
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 92
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 81
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 82
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 81
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 82
E
Electrical malfunction, door lock 25
Electrical malfunction, fuel filler flap 148
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 81 Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 81
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 148
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation 25
Emergency operation, Step‐ tronic transmission, refer to
Selector lever lock, overrid‐
ing 57
Energy, saving, refer to Saving fuel 118
Engine, breaking in 110
Engine compartment 164
Engine oil, adding 166
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 167
Engine oil, alternative oil types 167
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 63
Engine oil, dip stick 166
Engine oil, filling capacity 209
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 169
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 167
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 167
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 59
Engine start, assistance 181
Engine, starting 49
Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Engine, starting, Start/Stop button 48
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 48
Engine, switching off 50
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ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 81
Exchanging wheels/tires 159
Exterior mirrors 40
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 40
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 41
Exterior sensors, care 189
External temperature dis‐ play 58
External temperature display, changing the units 61
External temperature warn‐ ing 58
F Failure messages, refer to Check Control 64
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 31
Fan, refer to Air flow rate for air conditioner 89
Fan, refer to Air flow rate with automatic climate con‐
trol 91
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 37
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 64
Filling capacities 209
Filter, refer to Activated-char‐ coal filter 90
Filter, refer to Microfilter 90
Filter, refer to Microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 92
First aid kit 181
First aid, refer to First aid kit 181
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 23
Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor 75
Flat tire, indicator/warning lamp 75 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 74
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, flat tire message 75
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, initializ‐ ing the system 74
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains 74
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, system limits 74
Flat tire, run-flat tire 75
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 76
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 76
Flat tire, wheel change 178
Floor mats, care 189
Fog lights 69
Foot brake 111
Footwell lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 69
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 83
Front airbags 71
Front fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 174
Front fog lights 69
Front lights, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 72
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 74
Fuel 150
Fuel, additives 150
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 60
Fuel cap, closing 148
Fuel consumption display, average fuel consump‐
tion 60
Fuel filler flap, closing 148
Fuel filler flap, opening 148
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 148
Fuel gauge 59 Fuel, refer to Average fuel
consumption 60
Fuel, saving 118
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 209
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 209
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 209
Fuse 179
G Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 94
Gasoline 150
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 59
Gear change, manual trans‐ mission 55
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 56
Gear display, Steptronic trans‐ mission 55
Glare protection 96
Glass sunroof, electrical 31
Glass sunroof, electrical, open‐ ing/closing 32
Glass sunroof, electrical, rais‐ ing 32
Glass sunroof, electric, con‐ venient operation 23
Glass sunroof, electric, remote control 23
H Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 173
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 50
Hand car wash, care 187
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 95
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Hazard warning system 15
Head airbags 71
Headlamp control, refer to Parking lamps/low
beams 66
Headlamps, care 187
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 66
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 68
Headlight flasher 51
Headlights 66
Headlights, cleaning, washer fluid 54
Head restraints 39
Head restraints, adjusting the height 39
Head restraints, removing 40
Heatable rear window, air conditioner 89
Heatable windshield 92
Heating, rear window with au‐ tomatic climate control 92
Heating, seats 37
Heating, windshield 92
Height adjustment, seats 35
High-beams 67
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Hill drive-off assistant 83
Hills 112
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 48
Homepage 6
Hood 165
Hood, closing 165
Hood, opening 165
Hood, unlocking 165
Horn 12
Hydraulic brake assistant 81
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 58 Icy roads, refer to External
temperature warning 58
Identification marks, run-flat tires 160
Identification marks, tires 156
Ignition 49
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 48
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 49
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 20
Ignition lock 48
Ignition, switched off 49
Ignition, switched on 49
Indicator and warning lamps, overview 191
Indicator and warning lamps, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 77
Indicator and warning lights 15
Individual air distribution 89
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 74
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 76
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 152
Initializing, compass, refer to Calibrating 97
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 74
Initializing, glass sunroof, electrical 32
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 14
Instrument lighting 69
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 20
Integrated universal remote control 94
Interior equipment 94 Interior lights 69
Interior lights, remote con‐ trol 24
Interior mirror 41
Interior motion sensor 31
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 96
Interior temperature, setting, air conditioner 88
Interior temperature, setting, automatic climate con‐
trol 90
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J Jump-starting 181
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 28
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 28
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 20
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 20
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 56
Knee airbag 71
Knocking control 150
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement 172
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 172
Lamps 66
Lamps, automatic headlight control 66
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 37 Seite 214REFERENCEEverything from A to Z214
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