▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing of doors or windows.▷Shifting the selector lever into neutral.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting
and lock the vehicle. ◀
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can put itself into
motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
▷Set the parking brake.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the
front wheels in the direction of the curb.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure
the vehicle, e.g. with a wheel chock. ◀
Before driving into a car wash
So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐
serve instructions for going into an automatic
car wash, refer to page 220.
Steptronic transmission
Switching off the engine
1.Engage selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio-ready state is switched on.3.Set the parking brake.Manual transmission
Switching off the engine1.With the vehicle at a standstill, press the
Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio-ready state is switched on.2.Shift into first gear or reverse.3.Set the parking brake.
Auto Start/Stop function
The concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts again automatically for driving off.
Automatic operation
After every start of the engine using the Start/
Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in
the last selected state, refer to page 53. When
the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it is avail‐
able when the vehicle is traveling faster than
about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically during
a stop under the following conditions:
Manual transmission:
▷Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is
not pressed.▷The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed.
Steptronic transmission:
▷The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐
tion D.▷Brake pedal remains depressed while the
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▷The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed.
In order to be able to release the brake pedal,
engage lever in position P. The engine remains
off.
To continue driving depress the brake pedal.
When a gear is engaged, the engine starts au‐
tomatically.
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster The display indicates that theAuto Start/Stop function is ready
for an Automatic engine start.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop have not been met.
Functional limitations The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
▷External temperature too low.▷The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.▷The car's interior has not yet been heated
or cooled to the required level.▷The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐
ture.▷The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.▷After driving in reverse.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷The vehicle battery charge is very low.▷At higher elevations.▷The engine compartment lid is unlocked.▷The parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Selector lever in selector lever position R, N
or M/S.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷Manual transmission:
The clutch pedal is pressed.▷Steptronic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met:
▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied
length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Functional limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷Excessive warming of the car's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐
tor lever position D to R, N or M/S.▷Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐
tor lever position P to R, N, D or M/S.▷The vehicle begins rolling.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
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Grasp the cargo floor panel in the rear and fold
slightly upward. Next, pull it backward from the
supports.
The cargo floor panel can be removed from the
trunk above the tail lamps.
Lower position
▷Larger objects can be transported.▷Space for smaller objects remains between
the fixed and variable trunk floor.
Folded up position
WARNING
Improper use of the variable cargo floor
panel can lead to a danger of objects flying
about during braking and evasive maneuvers.
There is risk of injuries and risk of property
damage.
▷Do not use the variable cargo floor panel to
separate the cargo area and vehicle interior
in the sense of a partition net.▷Only use the variable cargo floor in the
folded-up position when the backrests are
folded up and locked.▷Always secure cargo against shifting, using
straps, belts and lashing eyes, e.g. ◀
Fold up the cargo floor panel in the lower posi‐
tion and push it behind the locks, arrow.
You've reached the maximum cargo height.
Upper position
▷With the backrests folded down, a long, flat
loading surface is produced.▷On 3-door models:
Maximum load in this position:
330 lbs/150 kg.▷On 5-door models:
Maximum load in this position:
441 lbs/200 kg.▷Space for objects remains between the
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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.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
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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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Front-seat passenger airbags,automatic deactivation 83
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 83
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 88
Fuel 176
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 71
Fuel filler flap 174
Fuel gauge 67
Fuel lid 174
Fuel quality 176
Fuel recommendation 176
Fuel, tank capacity 230
Fuse 213
G Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 121
Gasoline 176
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 58
Gear shift indicator 68
General driving notes 136
Glare shield 125
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 33
Glove compartment 129
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 150
GREEN mode 143
GREEN mode, bonus range 144
GREEN mode indicator 143
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 99
GREEN tip 145
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 227
Ground clearance 138
H Halogen headlights 204 Handbrake, refer to parking
brake 53
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 122
Hands-free system 164
Hazard warning flashers 214
HD Radio 153
Head airbag 81
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 77
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 77
Headlight flasher 54
Headlight glass 204
Headlights, care 221
Head restraints 36
Head restraints, front 40
Head restraints, rear 41
Heavy cargo, stowing 140
High-beam Assistant 78
High beams 54
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 78
Hills 138
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 100
Holder for beverages 130
Homepage 6
Hood 194
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 137
Hydroplaning 137
I
Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning 67
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 67
Identification marks, tires 184
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification number 9
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 22
Ignition off 49
Ignition on 49 Illuminated ring, central in‐
strument cluster 73
Indication of a flat tire 85, 88
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 63
Individual air distribu‐ tion 116, 119
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 24
Inflation pressure, tires 178
Inflation pressure warning, tires 88
Info display, refer to On-Board computer 71
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 85
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
Instrument cluster 62
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 63
Instrument lighting 79
Integrated key 22
Intelligent Safety 90
Intensity, AUTO program 118
Interior equipment 121
Interior lights 80
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 24
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 25
Interior motion sensor 31
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 43
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 123
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 43
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 68
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Jacking points for the vehicle jack 210
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 58
Jump-starting 214
K
Key/remote control 22
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 24
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 58
Knee airbag 82
L
Label on recommended tires 186
Lamp replacement 203
Lamp replacement, front 204
Lamp replacement, rear 206
Lamp replacement, side 209
Language, setting 72
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 140
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 47
Launch Control 61
Leather, care 221
LED bug light 204
LED headlights 204
LED ring, central instrument cluster 73
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 203
License Texts and Certifica‐ tions 235
Light 76
Light-alloy wheels, care 222
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 203 Lighter 125
Lighting 76
Lights and bulbs 203
Light switch 76
Load 140
Loading 139
Lock, door 26
Locking/unlocking via door lock 26
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 24
Locking, automatic 30
Locking, settings 29
Lock, power window 33
Locks, doors, and windows 48
Low beams 76
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 78
Lower back support, mechani‐ cal 37
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 140
Lumbar support, mechani‐ cal 37
M
Maintenance 200
Maintenance require‐ ments 200
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 68
Maintenance system, MINI 200
Make-up mirror 125
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 63
Manual air distribu‐ tion 116, 119
Manual air flow 116, 119
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 59
Manual operation, door lock 26
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 42 Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 174
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 110
Manual transmission 58
Manufacturer of the MINI 7
Marking, run-flat tires 187
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 22
Maximum cooling 118
Maximum speed, display 69
Maximum speed, winter tires 187
Medical kit 214
Menu in instrument cluster 70
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 63
Microfilter 117, 120
MID - program, driving dy‐ namics 99
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 200
Minimum tread, tires 185
Mirrors 42
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 137
Mobile phone 164
Mobility System 188
Mode, GREEN Mode 143
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 204
Mounting of child restraint systems 46
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 40
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 41
New wheels and tires 186
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 217 Seite 246REFERENCEEverything from A to Z246
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