142Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................143
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 143
Vehicle storage ........................143
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....144
Vehicle checks ........................... 144
Performing work ......................144
Bonnet ..................................... 144
Engine oil ................................. 145
Engine air filter ........................ 146
Engine coolant ......................... 147
Power steering fluid .................147
Washer fluid ............................ 148
Brakes ..................................... 148
Brake fluid ............................... 148
Vehicle battery ......................... 149
Diesel fuel filter ........................150
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....151
Wiper blade replacement ........152
Bulb replacement .......................152
Headlights ............................... 152
Fog lights ................................. 153
Front turn signal lights .............154
Tail lights ................................. 154
Side turn signal lights ..............155Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 155
Reversing light ......................... 155
Number plate light ...................156
Fog tail light ............................. 156
Interior lights ............................ 156
Instrument panel illumination ...157
Electrical system ........................157
Fuses ....................................... 157
Instrument panel fuse box .......159
Vehicle tools .............................. 162
Tools ........................................ 162
Wheels and tyres .......................163
Tyres ....................................... 163
Winter tyres ............................. 163
Tyre designations ....................163
Tyre pressure .......................... 163
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 164
Tread depth ............................. 167
Changing tyre and wheel size . 167
Wheel covers ........................... 167
Tyre chains .............................. 168
Tyre repair kit .......................... 168
Wheel changing .......................171
Spare wheel ............................ 172
Jump starting ............................. 174Towing....................................... 175
Towing the vehicle ...................175
Towing another vehicle ...........176
Appearance care .......................177
Exterior care ............................ 177
Interior care ............................. 178
Vehicle care147Engine coolant
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be just above the
MINI mark. Top-up if the level is low.9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
Top-up with antifreeze. If no
antifreeze is available, use clean tap
water or distilled water. Install the cap
tightly. Have the antifreeze
concentration checked and have the
cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop.
If a substantial amount of coolant is
required, it will be necessary to bleed
any trapped air from the cooling
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
If the coolant temperature is too high, control indicator W 3 86 illuminates
red in the instrument cluster, together
with C 3 85. Consult a workshop if
coolant level is sufficient.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap or from
entering the reservoir.
The power steering fluid reservoir is located below the front left wheel
arch, behind a trim panel.
The fluid level normally does not need
to be checked. If an unusual noise is
heard during steering or if the power
steering reacts conspicuously, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle care161No.Circuit1Adblue injection battery2Vehicle battery (with electronic
key system)3APC battery backup (with elec‐
tronic key system)4Heating and ventilation system5Adaptations6Adaptations7Heating and ventilation system8Additional heating and ventila‐
tion / air conditioning system9Supplementary heating and
ventilation system10Electric exterior mirrors / addi‐
tional adaptations11Heated exterior mirrors12Radio / multimedia / electric
exterior mirrors / diagnostic
socket13Multimedia / trailer hitchNo.Circuit14Courtesy lights / battery
discharge protection15Fuel injection system / tyre pres‐ sure monitoring system / elec‐
tronic key system16Hazard warning flashers / turn
and lane-change signals17Central locking18Left-hand high beam / right-
hand low beam / tail lights / left- hand daytime running light19Front fog lights / rear fog lights /
number plate lighting20Alarm / horn / lighting / wiper21Instrument cluster22Light switch23Rear window wiper / wind‐
screen washer pump / horn24APC general battery25Reversing lightsNo.Circuit26Brake switch27Fuel injection / starter28Airbag / steering column lock29Passenger power window30Power steering31Brake lights32APC battery backup (with elec‐
tronic key system)33Service display34Cigarette lighter / power outlet35Right-hand high beam / left-
hand low beam / sidelights /
right-hand daytime running light36Brake lights / ABS / immobiliser37Interior lighting / air conditioning38Starting with electronic key
system39Rear window wiper40Warning chimes
168Vehicle careTyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
For tyre size 215/60 R17, consult a
workshop.
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Wheel covers on steel wheels may
come into contact with parts of the
chains. In such cases, remove the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds up to 30 mph and, when
travelling on roads that are free of
snow, they may only be used for brief
periods since they are subject to rapid wear on a hard road and may snap.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread or
sidewall can be repaired with the tyre
repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at tyre sidewall near the rim cannot
be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If the vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear or reverse gear.
The tyre repair kit is located under the
driver's seat. Vehicle tools 3 162.
1. Remove the compressor and sealant bottle from the tyre repairkit case.
2. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the
compartments on the underside
of the compressor.
176Vehicle careCaution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied. Child locks 3 28.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 102 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace cap.
Towing another vehicle
The fixed towing eye is located under the rear bumper.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
Trailer hitch 3 140.
201Charging system .......................... 84
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 59
Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................57
Cigarette lighter ........................... 78
Cleaning the vehicle ...................177
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............101
Clock ............................................ 76
Coat hooks ................................... 66
Coin holder ................................... 65
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................113
Controls ........................................ 74
Controls in steering wheel ............74
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant ....................................... 147
Coolant and antifreeze ...............181
Coolant heater ............................ 106
Cooling (AC) ............................... 102
Cornering light .............................. 97
Cruise control ...................... 88, 131
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 56
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10Daytime running lights............95, 97
Declaration of conformity ............197
DEF ............................................ 121
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................121
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 150
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......151
Diesel particle filter ....................120
Directional tyres ..................163, 172
Distance to service .......................80
Document tray .............................. 66
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................... 89
Doors ............................................ 29
Double cab ................................... 67
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........120
Driver assistance systems ..........131
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 140
Driving economically................... 112
Driving hints ................................ 112
E ECO mode .................................. 112
ecoScoring.................................... 91
Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical accessories ...................77
Electrical system......................... 157
Electronic climate control system 103Electronic data recording..............38
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Program 86,
129, 141
Electronic Stability Program off ...86
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......144
Engine air filter............................ 146
Engine air flow indicator .............146
Engine coolant ........................... 147
Engine coolant temperature ........86
Engine data ............................... 186
Engine exhaust .......................... 120
Engine identification ...................184
Engine oil ...........145, 181, 185, 195
Engine oil additives ....................181
Engine oil level ............................ 91
Engine oil pressure ......................87
Engine oil viscosity grades .........181
Enhanced Traction function 128, 129
Entry lighting .............................. 100
Event data recorders ..................199
Exhaust gases ....................120, 175
Exit lighting ................................ 100
Exterior care .............................. 177
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ......................12, 95
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
203LLashing eyes ............................... 69
LED spotlights .............................. 99
Light covers, misted...................... 98
Lighting ......................................... 95
Lighting features .........................100
Light switch .................................. 95
Load compartment ....................... 31
Load compartment cover .............68
Load compartment lighting ...........99
Loading information .....................71
Load-through feature ....................67
Low fuel ....................................... 88
Luggage floor net .........................69
M Malfunction indicator light ............85
Manual adjustment ......................36
Manual anti-dazzle ......................37
Manual transmission .................. 125
Maximum speed limiter............... 134
Messages ..................................... 90
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8 Mirrors .................................... 36, 37
Misted light covers .......................98
N New vehicle running-in ..............114
Number plate light .....................156O
Object detection systems ...........134
Octane rating .............................. 186
Odometer ..................................... 79 Oil ............................................... 145
Oil, engine .................. 145, 181, 185
Oil pressure .................................. 87
Outside temperature ....................76
Overcab storage ..........................68
Overrun cut-off ........................... 117
P Parking ................................ 18, 120
Parking assist ............................ 134
Parking brake ............................ 127
Particulate filter ........................... 120
Performing work ........................144
Phone controls.............................. 74
Phone holder ................................ 65
Pollen filter ................................. 110
Power button ........................ 17, 114
Power outlets ............................... 77
Power steering fluid ....................147
Power windows ............................ 38
Preheating ........................... 87, 116
Puncture ..................................... 171
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 199
Radio remote control ...................20Rear air conditioning system .....105
Rear courtesy lights ......................99
Rear doors ................................... 29
Rear fog light ............................... 88
Rear fog lights ........................ 95, 98
Rear heating system .................. 105
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 68
Rear seats .................................... 45
Rear view camera ...................... 136
Rear windows .............................. 39
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 181, 185
Refuelling ................................... 138
Remote control ............................. 20
Reversing light ........................... 155
Reversing lights ........................... 98
Ride control systems ..................128
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Safety belts ................................... 48
Safety net .................................... 69
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 43
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Seat folding .................................. 44
Seat heating ................................. 45
204Seat position ................................ 42
Seats ............................................ 67
Selective catalytic reduction .......121
Service ............................... 111, 180
Service display ............................ 80
Service information ....................180
Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................55
Sidelights ...................................... 95
Side turn signal lights ................155
Sliding door .................................. 29
Spare wheel ............................... 172
Spare wheel security tool ...........162
Speed limiter......................... 78, 134
Speedometer ............................... 78
Starting and operating ................114
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ...............17, 116
Steering ...................................... 113
Steering column controls ..............74
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 74
Steering wheel controls ...............74
Stop engine .................................. 85
Stop-start system.................. 17, 117
Storage ......................................... 65
Storage box .................................. 67
Storage compartments .................65
Sun visors .................................... 40
Symbols ......................................... 4T
Tablet holder................................. 65 Tachograph ............................ 89, 93
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tailgate ......................................... 31
Tail lights ................................... 154
Technical data ............................ 186
Temporary spare wheel ..............172
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Toll road stickers .......................... 38
Tools .......................................... 162
Top-tether fastening eyes ............64
Torx key ...................................... 162
Tow bar....................................... 140
Towing ................................ 140, 175
Towing another vehicle .............176
Towing a trailer ........................... 140
Towing eye ......................... 162, 175
Towing the vehicle .....................175
Traction Control system ............. 128
Trailer coupling ........................... 140
Trailer stability assist .................141
Trailer towing ............................. 140
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 167
Trip computer .............................. 91
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turbo engine warm-up ...............116
Turn and lane-change signals .....97
Turn signal ................................... 83Tyre chains ................................ 168
Tyre changing ............................. 171
Tyre designations ......................163
Tyre pressure ............................ 163
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 164
Tyre pressures ........................... 196
Tyre repair kit ............................. 168
Tyres .......................................... 163
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 167
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 134
Underseat storage .......................67
Upholstery .................................. 178
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ...................149, 174
Vehicle checks............................ 144
Vehicle data ................................ 185
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 199
Vehicle dimensions .................... 190
Vehicle Identification Number ....183
Vehicle jack ................................ 162
Vehicle messages .......................90
Vehicle security ............................ 32
Vehicle shutdown ......................117
Vehicle specific data ......................3