2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE fuel type

Resetting the Always Open Timer
Resetting the current driving time: press button
on the turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds
with the driving times displayed.
With equipment version with Head-upDisplay and navigation: distance to
destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
With equipment version with Head-up
Display and navigation: time of arrival
The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a
destination is entered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection
Speed limit detection is preset. Description of
the speed limit detection, refer to page 87,
function.
Trip onboard computerThe vehicle features two types of onboard
computers.
▷"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.▷"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.Resetting the trip onboard computer
On the Control Display:1. "Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a
standstill.
Display on the Control Display
Display the onboard computer or trip onboard
computer on the Control Display.
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Driving Excitement
The concept
On the Control Display, sport instruments can
be displayed, and the vehicle condition can be
checked before the use of the SPORT program.
Sport instruments On the Control Display, values for power and
torque are displayed.
Displaying sport instruments
Via onboard monitor:
1. "Vehicle info"Seite 91DisplaysCONTROLS91
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FuelVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Fuel recommendation General information Depending on the region, many gas stations
sell fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in
winter helps make a cold start easier, for exam‐
ple.
Information ATTENTION
Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐
tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐
gine problems, e.g., poor engine start-up be‐
havior, poor handling and/or poor
performance. There is a risk of damage to
property. In case of engine problems, switch
gas stations or use a brand name fuel with a
higher octane rating. ◀
Gasoline
General information For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
25 %, i. e. E10 or E25, may be used for refuel‐
ing.
Ethanol should meet the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Information ATTENTION
Do not press the Start/Stop button after
refueling with the wrong fuel. Furthermore, the
catalytic converter is permanently damaged.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
refuel or add the following in the case of gaso‐
line engines:▷Leaded gasoline.▷Metallic additives, e.g., manganese or iron.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuel‐
ing with the wrong fuel. Contact a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop. ◀
ATTENTION
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel sys‐
tem and the engine. There is a risk of damage
to property. Do not use a fuel with a higher
ethanol percentage than recommended or one
with other types of alcohol, e.g., M5 to M100. ◀
ATTENTION
Fuel that does not comply with the mini‐
mum quality can compromise engine function
or cause engine damage. There is a risk of
damage to property. Do not fill with fuel that
does not comply with the minimum quality. ◀
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Engine oilVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
General information The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in the
following situations, for example:▷Sporty driving style.▷Break-in of the engine.▷Idling of the engine.▷With use of engine oil types that are classi‐
fied as not suitable.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
▷Status display.▷Detailed measurement.Electronic oil measure‐
ment
Status display
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Display.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
RequirementsA current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip is
displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, perform a
detailed measurement.
Displaying the engine oil level On the Control Display:1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Engine oil level display messagesDifferent messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low within the next
125 miles/200 km, add engine oil, refer to
page 201.
ATTENTION
Too low of an engine oil level causes en‐
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property. Immediately add engine oil. ◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 122
Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control 78
Accessories and parts 8
ACC, see camera-based cruise control 126
Activated-charcoal filter 149
Active Cruise Control, see camera-based cruise con‐
trol 126
Additional information, on‐ board monitor 23
Additives, oil 202
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 54
Adjustments, steering wheel 62
After washing vehicle 227
Airbags 105
Airbags, indicator/warning light 106
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 145, 148
Air conditioner 144
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 145, 147
Air distribution, man‐ ual 145 , 148
Air flow, air conditioner 145
Air flow, automatic climate control 148
Air pressure, tires 186
Air vents, see Ventilation 149
Alarm system 44
Alarm triggering 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the interior mir‐
ror 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 193
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 152
Alternative oil types 202
Always Open Timer, Control Display 97
Always Open Timer, onboard computer 90
Antifreeze, washer fluid 74
Antilock Brake System, ABS 122
Anti-slip control, see DSC 122
App, MINI Motorer’s Guide 6
Approved axle load 235
Arrival time 91
Ash tray 155
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 220
Assistance when driving off 125
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 115
AUTO intensity 148
Automatic car wash 226
Automatic climate con‐ trol 146
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, Front- seat passenger airbags 107
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 101
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 148
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 75 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 147
AUTO program, intensity 148
Auto Start/Stop function 68
AUX-IN port, position in vehi‐ cle 156
Average fuel consumption 90
Average speed 90
Axle loads, weights 235
B
Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 55
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 220
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 218
Battery, vehicle 217
Being towed, see Tow-starting and towing 222
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cup holder 161
Bonus range, GREEN Mode 176
Bottle holder, see Cup holder 161
Brake assistant 122
Brake discs, break-in 166
Brake pads, break-in 166
Braking, information 167
Breakdown assistance 220
Break-in 166
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 93
Bug light 210
Bulb replacement 209
Bulb replacement, front 209
Bulb replacement, rear 212
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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
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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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