2016 MINI Hardtop 4 Door ESP

CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
General information Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the
hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
Information CAUTION
When cleaning with high-pressure wash‐
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high. There
is risk of property damage. Maintain sufficient
distance and do not spray too long continu‐
ously. Follow the user's manual for the high-
pressure washer. ◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.▷Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals: 12 in/30 cm.▷Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 inches/80 cm.
Automatic car washes
Information
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Unscrew the rod antenna.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 69, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instructions
on avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 44.
CAUTION
Too high guide rails in car washes can
damage body parts. There is risk of property
damage. Avoid car washes with guide rails
higher than 4 in/10 cm. ◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
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Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
terial vigorously.
CAUTION
Open Velcro® fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is
risk of property damage. Ensure that any Vel‐
cro® fasteners are closed. ◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Environmental influences can cause surface
soiling of rubber parts and a loss of gloss. Forcleaning, use only water and suitable care
products, the manufacturer of your vehicle rec‐
ommends original MINI care products.
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber
care agents at regular intervals. When cleaning
rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing
car care products in order to avoid damage or
noises.
Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
CAUTION
Cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents,
such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty grease re‐
movers, fuel, or such, can damage plastic parts.
There is risk of property damage. Clean with a
microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth lightly with wa‐
ter. ◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety
belt webbing. Missing protective effect of the
safety belts. There is risk of injuries or danger to
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Technical dataVehicle 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.
Information
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can be
found in the approval documents, on labels on
the vehicle or can be obtained from a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,
roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version.
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MINI 3-doorWidth with mirrorsinches/mm76.1/1,932Width without mirrorsinches/mm68.0/1,727Heightinches/mm55.7/1,414LengthCooperinches/mm151.1/3,837Cooper Sinches/mm151.9/3,858John Cooper Worksinches/mmWheelbaseinches/mm98.2/2,495Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m35.4/10.8152.5/3,874

Direction indicator, see Turnsignals 67
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 76
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 85
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 97
Displays 75
Displays, cleaning 223
Disposal, coolant 199
Disposal, vehicle battery 213
Distance control, see PDC 126
Distance to destination 85
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Drive mode, GREEN mode 165
Drive-off assistant 118
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 115
Driving Dynamics Control 117
Driving Excitement, SPORT 86
Driving instruction, GREEN mode 167
Driving instructions, break- in 158
Driving mode 117
Driving notes, general 158
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 115
Driving style analysis 169
Driving tips 158
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 115
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 116
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 117
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 115
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 116 E
Electronic displays, instrument cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 195
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 115
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 174
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency wheel, compact wheel, refer to Emergency
wheel 210
Energy Control 81
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 64
Engine, automatic switch- off 64
Engine compartment 193
Engine compartment, working in 194
Engine coolant 198
Engine idling when driving, coasting 168
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 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 214
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 63
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 85
Entering a car wash 220 Equipment, interior 143
Error displays, see Check Con‐ trol 76
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 115
Exchanging wheels/tires 186
Exhaust system 159
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 214
External temperature dis‐ play 80
External temperature warn‐ ing 80
Eyes for securing cargo 162
F
Failure message, see Check Control 76
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 137
Fan, see Air flow 140
Favorites buttons, onboard monitor 24
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 106
Flat tire, repairing 188
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Flat tire, warning lamp 103, 106
Flooding 159
Floor carpet, care 223
Floor mats, care 223
Fogged up windows 137
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 149 Seite 238REFERENCEEverything from A to Z238
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