2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE run flat

3.Insert the connector into a power socket in‐
side the vehicle.4.Correct the tire inflation pressure to at least
2.0 bar.▷Increase pressure: with the ignition
turned on or the engine running, switch
on the compressor.▷To reduce the pressure: press the but‐
ton on the compressor.
Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed
of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 113.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to
page 109.
Replace the nonworking tire and the sealant
container of the Mobility System as soon as
possible.
Snow chains Fine-link snow chains
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types of
fine-link snow chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended
as road-safe and suitable.
Information regarding suitable snow chains is
available from a dealer’s service center or an‐ other qualified service center or repair shop.
Use
WARNING
With the mounting of snow chains on un‐
suitable tires, the snow chains can come into
contact with vehicle parts. There is a risk of ac‐
cidents or a risk of property damage. Only
mount snow chains on tires that are designated
by their manufacturer as suitable for the use of
snow chains. ◀
Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷175/65 R 15.▷175/60 R 16.
John Cooper Works:
▷185/50 R 17.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐
ficiently tight. Re-tighten as needed according
to the snow chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.
Maximum speed with snow chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
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▷With white lens: WY5W1.Open the hood. The covers of the side turn
signal lights are on the left and right next to
the hinges of the hood.2.Loosen nuts of the cover by hand and re‐
move the cover.3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
remove.4.Replace the bulb.5.To insert the new bulb, proceed in reverse
order of removal. Insert the nuts of the
cover and press down.Changing wheels/tires
InformationWhen using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
No emergency wheel is provided with your ve‐
hicle.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Emergency wheel
Safety measures
▷Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Switch on the hazard warning system.▷Set the parking brake and engage lever in
position P P.▷Have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain out‐
side the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.▷If necessary, set up a warning triangle or
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Starting the engineNever use spray fluids to start the engine.1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged
battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing
Information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is risk of an accident. Switch
all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to tow-
starting/towing. ◀
Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer to
page 115.
Steptronic transmission with driven
front axle: transporting the vehicle
Information The vehicle must not be towed if the front
wheels are touching the ground.
CAUTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a lifted rear axle. There is
arisk of property damage. Have vehicle trans‐
ported only with lifted front axle or on a load‐
ing platform. ◀
Tow truck
Your vehicle should be transported with a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
ATTENTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is a risk of damage to
property. Lift vehicle using suitable means. ◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Pushing vehicle
To maneuver vehicle from the danger area,
manually unlock the transmission lock, refer to
page 78, if needed.
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing CAUTION
If manual unlocking of the parking brake
is not possible, the vehicle cannot be moved or
towed. There is risk of property damage. The
vehicle should only be transported on a loading
platform. ◀
Follow the following instructions:
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Manual mode, transmis‐sion 76
Manual operation, door lock 40
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 60
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 135
Manual operation, rearview camera 137
Manual transmission 75
Manufacturer of the MINI 7
Marking, run-flat tires 193
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 147
Maximum speed, display 87
Maximum speed, winter tires 193
Measurement, units of 93
Medical kit 220
Menu in instrument cluster 89
Menus, refer to onboard mon‐ itor operating concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 81
Microfilter 146, 149
MID - program, driving dy‐ namics 124
MINI Connected, refer to Inte‐ grated Owner's Manual
MINI driving modes 124
MINI logo projection during unlocking 38
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 206
MINIMALISM Analyser 178
MINIMALISM info 177
MINI Motorer’s Guide app 6
Minimum tread, tires 191
Mirrors 60
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 167
Mobility System 194
Mode, GREEN Mode 174 Modifications, technical, refer
to Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 209
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 64
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Inte‐ grated Owner's Manual
N
Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 58
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 59
New wheels and tires 192
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 207
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 138
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 185
Odometer 85
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 200
Oil, adding 201
Oil additives 202
Oil change 202
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 86
Oil filler neck 201
Oil types, alternative 202
Oil types, suitable 202
Old batteries, disposal 218
On-board computer 89
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 89 Onboard Diagnostics
OBD 207
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 208
Opening/closing via door lock 40
Opening/closing with remote control 38
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment 7
Outside air, see Automatic re‐ circulated-air control 148
Own safety 7
P Paint, vehicle 227
Parallel parking assistant 139
Park Distance Control PDC 134
Parked-car ventilation 149
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 168
Parking aid, see PDC 134
Parking assistant 139
Parking brake 71
Parking lights 100
Parts and accessories 8
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 60
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 138
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 134
Performance Control 123
Personal Profile 36
Person warning with City light braking function 119
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
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Post Crash — iBrake 121
Power failure 218
Power windows 45
Prescribed engine oil types 202
Pressure, tire air pressure 186
Pressure warning, tires 113
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 36
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R
Racetrack operation 169
Radiator fluid 204
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 66
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 73
Ratchet straps, securing cargo 171
Rear fog lights 103
Rear lights 212
Rear luggage rack 171
Rearview camera 137
Rearview mirror 60
Rear window de‐ froster 146, 149
Recirculated-air filter 149
Recirculated-air mode 145, 148
Recommended fuel grade 185
Recommended tire brands 192
Refueling 182
Remaining range 86
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, blocking 35
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39 Remote control, replacing the
battery 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 151
Replacement fuse 219
Replacing parts 208
Replacing the battery, remote control 35
Replacing wheels/tires 192
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES CNCL button, see camera- based cruise control 126
RES CNCL button, see Cruise control 131
Reserve warning, see Range 86
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 110
Retreaded tires 193
Roadside parking lights 101
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 108
RON recommended fuel grade 185
Roof load capacity 235
Roof, see convertible top 47
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, see Run-flat tires 193
Rubber components, care 229
Run-flat tires 193
S Safe braking 167
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 57
Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 229
Safety belts, rear 57
Safety systems, airbags 105
Saving fuel 173
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18 Screwdriver 208
Sealant 194
Seat belts, see Safety belts 56
Seat heating, front 56
Seating position for chil‐ dren 63
Seats 54
Securing cargo 171
Selection list in instrument cluster 89
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 76
Sensors, care 230
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 206
Service requirements, dis‐ play 86
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 220
SET button, see camera-based cruise control 126
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 131
Settings, locking/unlocking 43
Settings, mirrors 60
Settings on Control Display 92
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 77
Shift point indicator, Head-Up Display 96
Side airbag 105
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 44
Sitting safely 54
Size 234
Snow chains 197
Socket 155
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 207
Spare fuse 219
Spare tire, see Emergency wheel 215
Speed, average 90
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Speed limit detection, com‐puter 91
Speed limits, display 87
Speed warning 92
Split screen 23
Sport displays 91
Sport displays, Head-up Dis‐ play 96
Sport instruments, cockpit 97
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 124
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 76
Stability control systems 122
Standard equipment 7
Standard view, Head-up Dis‐ play 95
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 68
Start/Stop button 66
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 67
Status control display, tires 109
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 62
Steptronic Sport transmission, see Steptronic transmis‐
sion 75
Steptronic transmission 75
Stopping the engine 68
Storage compartments 160
Storage, tires 193
Storing the vehicle 230
Suitable engine oil types 202
Summer tires, tread 191
Sun visor 155
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 84
Switch for driving dynam‐ ics 124
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 150
Switch, see Cockpit 14
Symbols 6 Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 85
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Tail lamps 212
Technical changes, refer to Own Safety 7
Technical data 234, 236
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 145
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 147
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 85
Temperature, engine 90
Terminal, starting aid 221
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 84
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 44
Thigh support 55
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Time of arrival 91
Tire damage 191
Tire identification marks 190
Tire inflation pressure 186
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 113
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 109
Tire repair kit, see Mobility System 194
Tires, changing 192
Tire sealant, see Mobility Sys‐ tem 194
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 186
Tires, run-flat tires 193
Tire tread 191
Tone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Tools 208
Total vehicle weight 235 Touchpad 21
Towing 222
Tow-starting 222
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 109
Traction control 123
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 123
Transmission lock, releasing manually 78
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 75
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 75
Transporting children safely 63
Tread, tires 191
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 71
Trip odometer 85
Trip onboard computer 91
Trip recorder, see Trip odome‐ ter 85
Trunk, cargo area parti‐ tion 158
Trunk lid 41
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 39
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 138
Turn signal, front 209
Turn signal, side 214
Turn signals, operation 71
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 212
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measurement 93
Universal remote control 151
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 76
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