3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing
Information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g. approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is risk of an accident. Switch
all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to tow-
starting/towing. ◀
Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer to
page 108.
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Information Your vehicle must not be towed if the front
wheels are touching the ground.
CAUTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a lifted rear axle. There is
risk of property damage. Have vehicle trans‐
ported only with lifted front axle or on a load‐
ing platform. ◀
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means. ◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing CAUTION
If manual unlocking of the parking brake
is not possible, the vehicle cannot be moved or
towed. There is risk of property damage. The
vehicle should only be transported on a loading
platform. ◀
Information the following instructions:
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
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Steptronic transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Make sure that the parking brake is re‐
leased.4.Press the Start/Stop button to switch off the
engine.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and two Check-Control messages are
displayed.
A signal sounds when you leave the vehicle
while in selector lever position N.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper
blade wear.
Vehicle care Car care products
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
using care and cleaning products from MINI.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health. There is
risk of injuries. When cleaning the interior, open
the doors or windows. Only use products in‐
tended for cleaning vehicles. Follow the instruc‐
tions on the container. ◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather careRemove dust from the leather often, using acloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
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life. Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning
the safety belts. ◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is risk of an accident. Stow objects in the
vehicle such that they are secured and cannot
enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor mats
that are suitable for the vehicle and can be
safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose
floor mats and do not layer several floor mats.
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for
the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐
curely fastened again after they were removed,
e.g. for cleaning. ◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass deter‐
gent.
Displays/Screens/Projection lenses CAUTION
Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of
any kind can damage the surface of displays
and screens. There is risk of property damage.
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth. ◀CAUTION
The surface of displays can be damaged
with improper cleaning. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Avoid pressure that is too high
and do not use any scratching materials. ◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
For stubborn soiling on the projection lens of
the Head-up Display, dampen the microfiber
cloth with alcohol. Extending projection lens,
refer to page 90.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be taken.
Further information is available from a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 115
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
ACC, see camera-based cruise control 119
Activated-charcoal filter 141
Active Cruise Control, see camera-based cruise con‐
trol 119
Additives, oil 197
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
Adjustments, steering wheel 57
After washing vehicle 221
Airbags 99
Airbags, indicator/warning light 100
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 140
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 137
Air conditioner 136
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 137, 139
Air distribution, manual 137, 140
Air flow, air conditioner 137
Air flow, automatic climate control 140
Air pressure, tires 178
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 141
Alarm system 43
Alarm triggering 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
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 144
Alternative oil types 197
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 115
Anti-slip control, see DSC 115
Approved axle load 227
Arrival time 85
Ash tray 147
Assistance when driving off 118
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 108
AUTO intensity 139
Automatic car wash 220
Automatic climate con‐ trol 138
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, Front- seat passenger airbags 101
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 95
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 140
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 139
AUTO program, intensity 139
Auto Start/Stop function 64
Average fuel consumption 85
Average speed 85
Axle loads, weights 227 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 214
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 217
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 212
Battery, vehicle 212
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 152
Bonus range, GREEN mode 167
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 152
Brake assistant 115
Brake discs, break-in 158
Brake pads, break-in 158
Braking, hints 159
Breakdown assistance 214
Break-in 158
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
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 62
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 214
C
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Camera-based cruise con‐trol 119
Camera lenses, care 223
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 130
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 152
Car battery 212
Car care products 221
Care, displays 223
Care, vehicle 221
Cargo area 148
Cargo area, adapting size 153
Cargo area, enlarging 149
Cargo area lid 40
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 153
Cargo cover 148
Cargo, securing 162
Cargo straps, securing cargo 162
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 223
Car wash 220
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 159
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 200
Center armrest 152
Center console 16
Central instrument cluster, LED ring 88
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Changing parts 202
Changing wheels 210
Changing wheels/tires 186
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 76
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 195 Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child safety locks 61
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 222
Chrono package, cockpit 92
Cigarette lighter 147
Cleaning, displays 223
Climate control 136, 138
Clock 80
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 153
Coasting 168
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 168
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 168
Combination switch, see Turn signals 67
Combi switch, see wiper sys‐ tem 68
Comfort Access 41
Compartments in the doors 152
Compass 145
Compressor 188
Condensation on win‐ dows 140
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 160
Condition Based Service CBS 200
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 118
Confirmation signal 43 Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 19
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 115
Convenient opening 38
Coolant 198
Cooling function 137, 139
Cooling, maximum 139
Cooling system 198
Cornering lamp 96
Corrosion on brake discs 160
Cosmetic mirror 147
Courtesy lamps during unlock‐ ing 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 124
Cruise control, active 119
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 152
Current fuel consumption 81
D
Damage, tires 186
Damping control, dy‐ namic 117
Data, technical 226
Date 80
Daytime running lights 96
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 137
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 140
Defrosting the windows 137
Dehumidifying, air 137, 139
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 85
Digital clock 80
Digital compass 145
Dimensions 226
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56
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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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Interior lights during unlock‐ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 56
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 145
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 56
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 81
Interval mode 68
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 210
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 71
Jump-starting 214
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 41
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 36
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 71
Knee airbag 100
L
Label on recommended tires 186
Lamp replacement 203
Lamp replacement, front 204
Lamp replacement, rear 206
Lamp replacement, side 209
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88 Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 162
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 60
Launch Control 74
Leather, care 221
LED bug light 204
LED headlights 204
LED ring, central instrument cluster 88
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 203
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light 94
Light-alloy wheels, care 222
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 203
Lighter 147
Lighting 94
Lights and bulbs 203
Light switch 94
Load 162
Loading 161
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 42
Lock, power window 46
Locks, doors, and windows 61
Low beams 94
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 96
Lower back support, mechani‐ cal 50
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 162
Lumbar support, mechani‐ cal 50
M
Maintenance 200 Maintenance require‐
ments 200
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 81
Maintenance system, MINI 200
Make-up mirror 147
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 76
Manual air distribu‐ tion 137, 140
Manual air flow 137, 140
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 72
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 174
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 128
Manual operation, rearview camera 130
Manual transmission 71
Manufacturer of the MINI 7
Marking, run-flat tires 187
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 139
Maximum speed, display 82
Maximum speed, winter tires 187
Measurement, units of 88
Medical kit 214
Menu in instrument cluster 84
Menus, refer to onboard mon‐ itor operating concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 76
Microfilter 138, 141
MID - program, driving dy‐ namics 117
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MINI maintenance sys‐tem 200
MINIMALISM Analyser 169
MINIMALISM info 168
Minimum tread, tires 185
Mirrors 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 159
Mobility System 188
Mode, GREEN Mode 165
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 204
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
N Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 54
New wheels and tires 186
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 217
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 201
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 131
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 176
Odometer 80
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 195 Oil, adding 196
Oil additives 197
Oil change 197
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 81
Oil filler neck 196
Oil types, alternative 197
Oil types, suitable 197
Old batteries, disposal 213
On-board computer 84
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 84
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 201
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 202
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening/closing with remote control 37
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 140
Own safety 7
P
Paint, vehicle 221
Panoramic glass sunroof 46
Parallel parking assistant 132
Park Distance Control PDC 126
Parked-car ventilation 141
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 160
Parking aid, see PDC 126
Parking assistant 132
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 94
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55 Pathway lines, rearview cam‐
era 130
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 126
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 112
Performance Control 116
Personal Profile 36
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 47
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 222
PostCrash 114
Power failure 213
Power windows 44
Prescribed engine oil types 197
Pressure, tire air pressure 178
Pressure warning, tires 106
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 36
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 47
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R Radiator fluid 198
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 62
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 68
Rear fog lights 97
Rear lights 206
Rear luggage rack 163
Rearview camera 129
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