2016 MINI Hardtop 4 Door battery

3.Check tire inflation pressure at the next op‐
portunity and correct as needed.4.Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 88.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer
to page 85.5.Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight
with a calibrated torque wrench.
Driving with emergency wheel
WARNING
The emergency wheel has particular di‐
mensions. When driving with an emergency wheel, changed driving properties may occur at
higher speeds, e.g. reduced lane stability when
braking, longer braking distance and changed
self-steering properties in the limit area. There
is risk of an accident. Drive moderately and do
not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. ◀
After the trip with emergency wheel
Have the following work performed by a deal‐
er's service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
1.Replace the damaged tires as soon as pos‐
sible.2.Replace the emergency wheel with a new
wheel.3.Have the tray with the emergency wheel
installed.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery replacement
CAUTION
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle
functions.There is risk of property damage. In‐ formation on the compatible vehicle batteries is
available at your dealer's service center. ◀
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop to ensure that all
comfort features are fully available and that
any Check Control messages of these comfort
features are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
General information Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently
charged to guarantee that the battery remains
usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged peri‐
ods, longer than a month.▷Steptronic transmission: when parked for
long periods of time in selector lever posi‐
tion D, R or N.
Information
CAUTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents, which means that the 12V on-board network
can be overloaded or damaged. There is risk of
property damage. Only connect battery charg‐
ers for the vehicle battery to the starting aid
terminals in the engine compartment. ◀
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Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 215, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e. g.:▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.▷Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to
page 35.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop or
take them to a collection point.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Information WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is risk of
fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a nonworking fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating. ◀
Replacing fuse
The fuses are located in the passenger footwell
under the dashboard.1.To open, loosen screws, arrow 1.2.Fold down the fuse holder, arrow 2.
Information on the fuse types and locations
is found on a separate sheet.3.Replace the fuse in question.4.The installation is done in reverse order
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle 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.
Hazard warning flash‐
ers
The button is located above the radio.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located in the tailgate.
To remove, loosen the brackets.
First-aid kit
The first-aid kit is located in the trunk.
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents reg‐
ularly and replace any expired items promptly.
Jump-starting General information If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
Information DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Do not touch any components
that are under voltage. ◀
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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PreparationCAUTION
In the case of body contact between the
two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during
jump-starting. There is risk of property damage.
Make sure that no body contact occurs. ◀1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This informa‐
tion can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Starting aid terminals
WARNING
If the jumper cables are connected in the
incorrect order, sparks formation can occur.
There is risk of injuries. Pay attention to the cor‐
rect order during connection. ◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine
compartment acts as the battery's positive ter‐
minal.
Open the lid of the starting aid terminal.
The body ground acts as the negative terminal
of the battery.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the lid of the starting aid terminal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
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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 90.
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
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
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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
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C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera-based cruise con‐ trol 101
Camera lenses, care 223
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 130
Car battery 212
Car care products 221
Care, displays 223
Care, vehicle 221
Cargo area 126
Cargo area, adapting size 131
Cargo area, enlarging 127
Cargo area lid 27
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 131
Cargo cover 126
Cargo, securing 140
Cargo straps, securing cargo 140
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 22
Carpet, care 223
Car wash 220
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 137
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 200
Center armrest 130
Center console 16
Central instrument cluster, LED ring 73
Central locking system 26
Changes, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Changing parts 202
Changing the station 152
Changing wheels 210
Changing wheels/tires 186
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 63 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically 195
Children, seating position 45
Children, transporting safely 45
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 45
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 47
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 46
Child safety locks 48
Child seat, mounting 46
Child seats 45
Chrome parts, care 222
Chrono package, cockpit 74
Cigarette lighter 125
Cleaning, displays 223
Climate control 115, 117
Clock 67
Closing/opening via door lock 26
Closing/opening with remote control 24
Clothes hooks 131
Coasting 145
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 145
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 145
Combination switch, see Turn signals 54
Combi switch, see wiper sys‐ tem 55
Comfort Access 28
Compartments in the doors 130
Compass 123
Compressor 188
Condensation on win‐ dows 119
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 138
Condition Based Service CBS 200
Confirmation signal 30 Control systems, driving stabil‐
ity 97
Convenient opening 24
Coolant 198
Cooling function 116, 118
Cooling, maximum 118
Cooling system 198
Cornering lamp 78
Corrosion on brake discs 138
Cosmetic mirror 125
Courtesy lamps during unlock‐ ing 24
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 25
Cruise control 106
Cruise control, active 101
Cruising range 67
Cupholder 130
Current fuel consumption 68
D
Damage, tires 186
Damping control, dynamic 99
Data, technical 226
Date 67
Date, radio 73
Date, setting on radio 73
Daytime running lights 78
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 116
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 119
Defrosting the windows 116
Dehumidifying, air 116, 118
Digital clock 67
Digital compass 123
Digital radio 153
Dimensions 226
Dimmable exterior mirrors 43
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 43
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 54
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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‐
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