CAUTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of
property damage. Do not add too much engine
oil. Have excess engine oil suctioned off by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop. ◀
WARNING
Operating materials, e.g. oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐
ents. There is risk of injuries 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. ◀
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, and
SAE 5W-30.
Suitable engine oil types Add engine oils that meet the following oil rat‐
ing standards:Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Further information regarding suitable engine
oil ratings and viscosities can be obtained from
a dealer’s service center or another 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
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop change
the engine oil.
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Cradle for telephone or mobilephone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 145
Cruise control 88
Cupholders 100
Current fuel consumption 63
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 71
D Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 72
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Date, display format 64
Date, setting 65
Daytime running lights 70
Decorative trim, care 193
Defogging windows 92
Defroster, rear window, auto‐ matic climate control 95
Defroster, rear window, with air conditioner 92
Defrosting windows 92
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 92
Digital compass 98
Dip stick, engine oil 168
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 53
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 72
Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 193
Displays, cleaning 193
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, remote control bat‐ tery 30
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 90 Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 20
Door lock 25
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 23
Doors, manual operation 25
Doors, unlocking and locking, confirmation signals 23
Doors, unlocking and locking from the inside 25
Doors, unlocking and locking, from the outside 22
DOT Quality Grades 158
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 86
Driving notes, breaking in 112
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 86
Driving on poor roads 114
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 84
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 112
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 95
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 84
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 85
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 84
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 85
E
Electrical malfunction, door lock 25
Electrical malfunction, fuel filler flap 150
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 84 Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 84
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 150
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation 25
Emergency operation, Step‐ tronic transmission, refer to
Selector lever lock, overrid‐
ing 59
Energy, saving, refer to Saving fuel 120
Engine, breaking in 112
Engine compartment 166
Engine oil, adding 168
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 169
Engine oil, alternative oil types 169
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 66
Engine oil, dip stick 168
Engine oil, filling capacity 211
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 172
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 169
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 169
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 62
Engine start, assistance 184
Engine, starting 51
Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Engine, starting, Start/Stop button 50
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 50
Engine, switching off 52
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LATCH child restraint fixingsystem 47
Leather care 192
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 175
License plate light, bulb re‐ placement 179
Light-alloy wheels, care 192
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 175
Lighter, socket 100
Lighting, instruments 72
Lighting, light and bulb re‐ placement 175
Lighting, vehicle, refer to Lamps 69
Lights, parking lamps/low beams 69
Light switch 69
Lock buttons on doors, refer to Locking 26
Locking from the inside 26
Locking, from the outside 23
Locking, setting the confirma‐ tion signal 23
Locking the vehicle from the inside 25
Locking the vehicle from the outside 22
Locking without remote con‐ trol, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 28
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 169
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 169
Low beams 69
Low beams, automatic 69
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 176
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 37
Lumbar support 37 M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 66
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 66
Maintenance require‐ ments 172
Maintenance system MINI 172
Makeup mirror 98
Malfunction, door lock 25
Malfunction, fuel filler flap 150
Malfunction, Steptronic trans‐ mission 59
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 67
Manual air distribution, air conditioner 92
Manual air distribution, auto‐ matic climate control 94
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 58
Manual operation, door lock 25
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 150
Manual operation, selector lever lock, Steptronic trans‐
mission 59
Marking on approved tires 161
Maximum cooling 94
Maximum speed, winter tires 161
Microfilter 93
Microfilter, with automatic cli‐ mate control 95
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 172
MINI Mobility System 162 Minimum tread, tires 160
Mirrors 42
Mirrors, folding in and out 43
Mirrors, interior mirror 43
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 113
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 138
Mobility System 162
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 6
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 46
N Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 41
New wheels and tires 160
Notes 6
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 95
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 173
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 173
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 152
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 152
Odometer 61
Oil additives 169
Oil level 168
Oil types, alternative 169
Oil types, approved 169
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 173
Opening and closing, Comfort Access 28
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