142Vehicle careEngine coolantThe coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be just above the
MINI mark. Top up if the level is low.9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
Top up with antifreeze. If no
antifreeze is available, use clean tap
water or distilled water. Install the cap
tightly. Have the antifreeze
concentration checked and have the
cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop.
If a substantial amount of coolant is
required, it will be necessary to bleed
any trapped air from the cooling
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
If the coolant temperature is too high, control indicator W 3 88 illuminates
red in the instrument cluster, together
with C 3 86. Consult a workshop if
coolant level is sufficient.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap or from
entering the reservoir.
The power steering fluid reservoir is located below the front wheel arch,
behind a trim panel.
The fluid level normally does not need
to be checked. If an unusual noise is
heard during steering or if the power
steering reacts conspicuously, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
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Manual transmission .................. 121
Messages ..................................... 91
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 38, 39
Misted light covers .......................98
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New vehicle running-in ..............113
Number plate light .....................150
O Object detection systems ...........130
Octane rating .............................. 182
Odometer ..................................... 81
Oil ............................................... 140
Oil, engine .......................... 176, 181
Oil pressure .................................. 88
Outside temperature ....................78
Overcab storage ..........................70
Overrun cut-off ........................... 117
P Parking ................................ 20, 119
Parking assist ............................ 130
Parking brake ............................ 123
Particulate filter ........................... 120
Performing work ........................139
Pollen filter ................................. 111
Power button ........................ 18, 114
Power outlets ............................... 79Power steering fluid....................142
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ........................... 88, 116
Puncture ..................................... 165
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 194
Radio remote control ...................21
Rear air conditioning system .....105
Rear doors ................................... 31
Rear fog light ............................... 89
Rear fog lights ........................ 95, 98
Rear heating system .................. 105
Rear seats .................................... 47
Rear view camera ...................... 132
Rear windows .............................. 41
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 77 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 176, 181
Refuelling ................................... 134
Remote control ............................. 21
Reversing light ........................... 150
Reversing lights ........................... 98
Ride control systems ..................124
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 73S
Safety belts ................................... 50
Safety net .................................... 71
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 45
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................85
Seat belts ..................................... 50
Seat folding .................................. 46
Seat heating ................................. 47
Seat position ................................ 44
Seats ............................................ 69
Service ............................... 111, 174
Service display ............................ 82
Service information ....................174
Service vehicle soon .................... 86
Side airbag system ......................57
Sidelights ...................................... 95
Side turn signal lights ................149
Sliding door .................................. 31
Spare wheel ............................... 166
Spare wheel security tool ...........156
Speed limiter......................... 80, 130
Speedometer ............................... 80
Starting and operating ................113
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ...............18, 116
Steering ...................................... 113
Steering column controls ..............76
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
