162Vehicle care9Warning
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.
Power steering fluid
Caution
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 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.
Depending on vehicle, the power
steering fluid reservoir may be
located in the engine compartment
(Type A) or below the front wheel
arch, behind a trim panel (Type B).
Type A
If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MINI mark, consult a
workshop.
Type B
If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MIN mark, consult a
workshop.
166Vehicle carePlace a container underneath the
filter housing. Loosen the knurled
screws on the filter cover and on the
lower part of the filter by approx. one
turn, to drain off the water.
The filter is drained as soon as diesel fuel emerges from the knurled screw
at the bottom. Retighten the two
screws.
Check diesel fuel filter at shorter
intervals if the vehicle is subjected to
extreme operating conditions.
Diesel fuel system bleedingIf the fuel tank has been run dry, it will be necessary to air vent or bleed the
diesel fuel system.
Fill the tank with fuel and proceed as
follows:
1. Place a suitable container underneath the fuel filter vent
screw to collect fuel.
2. Loosen the vent screw (arrowed) by one turn.
3. Manually operate the in-line supply pump slowly and steadily
until fuel discharging from the
loosened vent screw is free of air
bubbles.
4. Retighten the vent screw.
If the engine cannot be started after
several attempts to bleed the diesel
fuel system, seek the assistance of a
workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Wiper blades on the windscreen
Lift wiper arm, press retaining clip
towards wiper arm and detach wiper
blade.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Vehicle care181Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at
kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Directional tyres Fit directional tyres such that they rollin the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
The tyre pressure information label
on the driver's door frame indicates
the original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
Always inflate tyres to the pressures
shown on the label.
Tyre pressures 3 225.The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 206.
2. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations 3 225.
For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct
adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
9 Warning
For specific tyres the
recommended tyre pressure as
shown in the tyre pressure table may exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Never exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Temperature dependency
Tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase.
Tyre pressure values provided on the
tyre information label and tyre
pressure chart are valid for cold tyres, which means at 20 °C. The pressure
increases by nearly 1.5 psi for a
234Speed limiter......................... 79, 145
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................120
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine .......16, 121, 134
Steering ...................................... 119
Steering column controls ..............75
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop engine .................................. 88
Stop-start system............ 16, 90, 122
Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartments .................66
Sun visors .................................... 37
Suspension height ......................125
Suspension seat ........................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ............................ 91, 96
Tachometer ................................. 80
Tail lights ................................... 170
Technical data ............................ 206
Three-point seat belt .................... 49 Tools .......................................... 179
Top-tether fastening eyes ............65
Tow bar....................................... 153
Towing ........................................ 153
Towing another vehicle .............196
Towing a trailer ........................... 154Towing equipment .....................154
Towing eye ................................. 195
Towing the vehicle .....................195
Traction Control system ............. 140
Trailer coupling ........................... 153
Trailer stability assist .................155
Trailer towing ............................. 154
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display ...........82, 134
Tread depth ............................... 184
Trip computer .............................. 94
Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turbo engine warm-up ...............121
Turn and lane-change signals ...100
Turn signal ................................... 86
Tyre chains ................................ 185
Tyre changing ............................. 188
Tyre designations ......................180
Tyre pressure ............................ 181
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 89, 182
Tyre pressures ........................... 225
Tyre repair kit ............................. 185
Tyres .......................................... 180
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 184
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 146
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 198Upshift.......................................... 88
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 163
Vehicle checks............................ 159
Vehicle data ................................ 205
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 227
Vehicle dimensions .................... 215
Vehicle Identification Number ....203
Vehicle jack ................................ 179
Vehicle messages .......................92
Vehicle security ............................ 31
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 158
Vehicle tools ............................... 179
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 208
Ventilation ................................... 105
W
Warning chimes ........................... 93
Warning lights ............................... 79
Warning triangle .......................... 71
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 163
Washing the vehicle ...................197
Wheel changing .........................188
Wheel covers ............................. 184
Wheels and tyres .......................180