2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE adding oil

ATTENTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of
damage to property. Do not add too much en‐
gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,
have oil level corrected by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop. ◀
Detailed measurement
The concept
In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked when the vehicle is stationary,
and displayed via a scale.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Requirements▷Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.▷Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.▷Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se‐
lector lever position N or P and accelerator
pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Information WARNING
Operating materials, e.g., oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐
ents. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Observe the instructions on the containers.Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children. ◀
ATTENTION
Too low of an engine oil level causes en‐
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property.
Add engine oil within the next
125 miles/200 km. ◀
ATTENTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of
damage to property. Do not add too much en‐
gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,
have oil level corrected by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop. ◀
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Overview The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page 198.
Opening the oil filler neck1.Open the hood, refer to page 198.Seite 201Engine oilMOBILITY201
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Cruise control without dis‐tance control, see cruise con‐
trol 131
Cruising range 86
Cup holder 161
Current fuel consumption 86
D
Damage, tires 191
Damping control, dy‐ namic 124
Data, technical 234, 236
Date 85
Daytime running lights 102
Defrosting, see defrosting the windows 146
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 149
Defrosting the windows 146
Dehumidifying, air 145, 147
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 91
Digital clock 85
Digital compass 153
Dimensions 234
Dimmable exterior mirrors 61
Dimmable interior mirror 61
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 71
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 81
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 90
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 103
Displays 80
Displays, cleaning 230
Disposal, coolant 205
Disposal, vehicle battery 218
Distance control, see PDC 134
Distance to destination 91
Divided screen view, split screen 23 Door lock, see Remote con‐
trol 34
Drive mode, GREEN Mode 174
Drive-off assistant 125
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 122
Driving Dynamics Control 124
Driving Excitement, SPORT 91
Driving instruction, GREEN Mode 176
Driving instructions, break- in 166
Driving modes 124
Driving notes, general 167
Driving on racetracks 169
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 122
Driving style analysis 178
Driving tips 167
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 122
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 123
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 124
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 122
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 123
E Electronic displays, instrument cluster 81
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 200
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 122
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency operation, conver‐ tible top 50
Emergency service, see Road‐ side Assistance 220 Emergency start function, en‐
gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 41
Emergency wheel, compact wheel, see Emergency
wheel 215
Energy Control 86
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 68
Engine, automatic switch- off 68
Engine compartment 198
Engine compartment, working in 198
Engine coolant 204
Engine idling when driving, coasting 177
Engine oil 200
Engine oil, adding 201
Engine oil additives 202
Engine oil change 202
Engine oil filler neck 201
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 202
Engine oil types, suitable 202
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 220
Engine start, see Starting the engine 67
Engine stop 68
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 90
Entering a car wash 226
Equipment, interior 151
Error displays, see Check Con‐ trol 81
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 122
Exchanging wheels/tires 192
Exhaust system 167
Expanding the cargo area vol‐ ume 158 Seite 244REFERENCEEverything from A to Z244
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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
Plastic, care 229 Seite 247Everything from A to ZREFERENCE247
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