2016 MINI COOPER oil additives

2.Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise,
arrow.3.Add motor oil.
After refilling, perform a detailed measure‐
ment, refer to page 196.
Engine oil types to add
Information CAUTION
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is risk of property damage. Do not use oil
additives. ◀
CAUTION
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc‐
tions in the engine or damage it. There is risk of
property damage. When selecting an engine
oil, make sure that the engine oil has the cor‐
rect viscosity grade. ◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Viscosity grades
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that the
engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40, SAE
5W-30, 0W-20 or 5W-20.
Suitable engine oil types Add engine oils that meet the following oil rat‐
ing standards:
Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.BMW Longlife-14 FE+.
More information about suitable engine oil rat‐
ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Gasoline engineAPI SL or superior oil rating
Engine oil change
CAUTION
Engine oil that is not changed in timely
fashion can cause increased engine wear and
thus engine damage. There is risk of property
damage. Do not exceed the service data indi‐ cated in the vehicle. ◀
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop change
the motor oil.
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 97
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 61
ACC, see camera-based cruise control 101
Activated-charcoal filter 120
Active Cruise Control, see camera-based cruise con‐
trol 101
Additives, oil 197
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 36
Adjustments, steering wheel 44
After washing vehicle 221
Airbags 81
Airbags, indicator/warning light 82
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 119
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 116
Air conditioner 115
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 116, 118
Air distribution, manual 116, 119
Air flow, air conditioner 116
Air flow, automatic climate control 119
Air pressure, tires 178
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 120
Alarm system 30
Alarm triggering 30
Alarm, unintentional 31
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 187
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 122
Alternative oil types 197
Antifreeze, washer fluid 57
Antilock Brake System, ABS 97
Anti-slip control, see DSC 97
Apple iPod/iPhone 157
Approved axle load 227
Ash tray 125
Assistance when driving off 100
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 90
AUTO intensity 118
Automatic car wash 220
Automatic climate con‐ trol 117
Automatic Curb Monitor 42
Automatic deactivation, Front- seat passenger airbags 83
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 77
Automatic locking 30
Automatic recirculated-air control 119
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 58
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 118
AUTO program, intensity 118
Auto Start/Stop function 51
AUX-IN port 156
Average fuel consumption 71
Average speed 72
Axle loads, weights 227 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 37
Balance 150
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 214
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 217
Bass 150
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 212
Battery, vehicle 212
Belts, safety belts 38
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 130
Bluetooth, refer to Hands-free system 164
Bonus range, GREEN mode 144
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 130
Brake assistant 97
Brake discs, break-in 136
Brake pads, break-in 136
Braking, hints 137
Breakdown assistance 214
Break-in 136
Bug light 204
Bulb replacement 203
Bulb replacement, front 204
Bulb replacement, rear 206
Bulb replacement, side 209
Bulbs and lights 203
Button, Start/Stop 49
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 214 Seite 242REFERENCEEverything from A to Z242
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Display, engine tempera‐ture 72
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 79
Displays 62
Displays, cleaning 223
Disposal, coolant 199
Disposal, vehicle battery 213
Distance control, see PDC 108
Distance, setting units 72
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 22
Drive mode, GREEN mode 143
Drive-off assistant 100
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 97
Driving Dynamics Control 99
Driving instruction, GREEN mode 145
Driving instructions, break- in 136
Driving mode 99
Driving notes, general 136
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 97
Driving tips 136
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 97
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 98
Dynamic Damping Control 99
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 98
E Electronic displays, instrument cluster 63
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 195
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 97 Emergency detection, remote
control 23
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 174
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 23
Emergency wheel, compact wheel, refer to Emergency
wheel 210
Energy Control 68
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 51
Engine, automatic switch- off 51
Engine compartment 193
Engine compartment, working in 194
Engine coolant 198
Engine idling when driving, coasting 145
Engine oil 195
Engine oil, adding 196
Engine oil additives 197
Engine oil change 197
Engine oil filler neck 196
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 197
Engine oil types, suitable 197
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 23
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 214
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 50
Engine stop 50
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 72
Entering a car wash 220
Equipment, interior 121
Error displays, see Check Con‐ trol 63
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 97
Exchanging wheels/tires 186
Exhaust system 137 Exterior mirror, automatic
dimming feature 43
Exterior mirrors 42
External start 214
External temperature dis‐ play 67
External temperature warn‐ ing 67
Eyes for securing cargo 140
F
Fader 150
Failure message, see Check Control 63
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 31
Fan, refer to Air flow 116
Fan, see Air flow 119
Filler neck for engine oil 196
Fine wood, care 222
First-aid kit 214
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 218
Flat tire, changing wheels 210
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
Flat tire, repairing 188
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 84
Flat tire, warning lamp 85, 88
Flooding 137
Floor carpet, care 223
Floor mats, care 223
Fogged up windows 116
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 127
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 57
Foot brake 137
Formats, setting 72
Front airbags 81
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 91
Front fog lights 79 Seite 244REFERENCEEverything from A to Z244
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O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 201
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 176
Odometer 67
Oil 195
Oil, adding 196
Oil additives 197
Oil change 197
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 68
Oil filler neck 196
Oil types, alternative 197
Oil types, suitable 197
Old batteries, disposal 213
On-board computer 71
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 71
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 201
Onboard vehicle tool kit 202
Opening/closing via door lock 26
Opening/closing with remote control 24
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 119
Own safety 7
P
Paint, vehicle 221
Panoramic glass sunroof 33
Parallel parking assistant 111
Park Distance Control PDC 108
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 138
Parking aid, see PDC 108
Parking assistant 111
Parking brake 53
Parking lights 76 Passenger side mirror, tilting
downward 42
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 108
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 94
Performance Control 98
Personal Profile 24
Phone 164
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 34
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 32
Plastic, care 222
PostCrash 96
Power failure 213
Power windows 31
Prescribed engine oil types 197
Pressure, tire air pressure 178
Pressure warning, tires 88
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 24
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 34
Protective function, win‐ dows 32
R
Radiator fluid 198
Radio, AM/FM stations 151
Radio, Apple iPod/iPhone 157
Radio, AUX-IN port 156
Radio, control elements 151
Radio, external devices 156
Radio, FM/AM 151
Radio, muting 151
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 22
Radio, overview 151
Radio ready state 49
Radio, satellite radio 154
Radio, save stations 153
Radio, USB audio inter‐ face 157 Rain sensor 55
Rear fog lights 79
Rear lights 206
Rear luggage rack 141
Rearview mirror 42
Rear window de‐ froster 117, 119
Recirculated-air filter 120
Recirculated-air mode 116, 119
Recommended fuel grade 176
Recommended tire brands 186
Refueling 174
Remaining range 67
Remote control/key 22
Remote control, blocking 23
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 25
Remote control, replacing the battery 22
Remote control, univer‐ sal 121
Replacement fuse 213
Replacing parts 202
Replacing the battery, remote control 22
Replacing wheels/tires 186
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES CNCL button, see camera- based cruise control 101
RES CNCL button, see Cruise control 106
Reserve warning, see Range 67
Resetting the tone set‐ tings 150
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 85
Retaining straps, securing cargo 140
Retreaded tires 187
Roadside parking lights 77 Seite 247Everything from A to ZREFERENCE247
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