174Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................175
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 175
Vehicle storage ........................175
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....176
Vehicle checks ........................... 176
Performing work ......................176
Bonnet ..................................... 176
Engine oil ................................. 177
Engine coolant ......................... 178
Power steering fluid .................179
Washer fluid ............................ 180
Brakes ..................................... 180
Brake fluid ............................... 180
Vehicle battery ......................... 181
Diesel fuel filter ........................183
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....183
Wiper blade replacement ........184
Bulb replacement .......................185
Headlights ............................... 185
Adaptive forward lighting .........187
Fog lights ................................. 188
Front turn signal lights .............188
Tail lights ................................. 189
Side turn signal lights ..............190Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 191
Number plate light ...................192
Interior lights ............................ 192
Instrument panel illumination ...193
Electrical system ........................194
Fuses ....................................... 194
Engine compartment fuse box . 195
Instrument panel fuse box .......195
Load compartment fuse box ....196
Vehicle tools .............................. 198
Tools ........................................ 198
Wheels and tyres .......................199
Tyres ....................................... 199
Winter tyres ............................. 200
Tyre designations ....................200
Tyre pressure .......................... 200
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 201
Tread depth ............................. 203
Changing tyre and wheel size . 203 Wheel covers ........................... 204
Tyre chains .............................. 204
Tyre repair kit .......................... 204
Wheel changing .......................208
Spare wheel ............................ 210
Jump starting ............................. 213Towing....................................... 215
Towing the vehicle ...................215
Towing another vehicle ...........216
Appearance care .......................217
Exterior care ............................ 217
Interior care ............................. 219
Vehicle care179Coolant levelCaution
Too low a coolant level can causeengine 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.
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 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.
Depending on vehicle, the power
steering fluid reservoir may be
located in the engine compartment
(Type A) or below the front wheel
arch, behind a trim panel (Type B).
Type A
If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MINI mark, consult a
workshop.
Vehicle care205Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding four mm or
that is at the tyre's sidewall near the
rim cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
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
neutral (manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission automated).
The tyre repair kit is located under the
front seat. Slide seat forwards fully
and fold backrest down to access kit.
1. Take the tyre repair kit out from under the front seat.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the power supply lead(s)
and air hose from the stowage
compartments on the underside
of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.7. Screw the sealant filler hose to the
tyre valve.
8. The rocker switch on the compressor must be set to
position O.
Vehicle care215far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump start.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
one minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle The towing eye and wheel wrench are
stowed with the vehicle tools 3 198.
Disengage the cover using a suitable
tool and remove.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into
the front towing point and tighten fully using the wheel wrench.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
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.
Switch off the air suspension system 3 140.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Vehicles with manual
transmission automated: If neutral cannot be selected, the vehiclemust only be towed with the drive
wheels raised off the ground.
The vehicle should always be
towed with the ignition switched
off.
Manual transmission automated
3 150.
255Lighting features.........................115
Light switch ................................ 108
Limited-slip rear axle ..................159
Load compartment .................24, 75
Load compartment fuse box ......196
Load compartment grille ...............79
Load compartment lighting .........113
Loading information .....................81
Low fuel ..................................... 100
Luggage floor net .........................75
M Malfunction indicator light ............97
Manual adjustment ......................36
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual door locks ........................23
Manual mode ............................. 152
Manual transmission............. 17, 150
Manual transmission automated ......................... 17, 150
Manual windows ..........................39
Messages ................................... 103
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 36, 38
Misted light covers .....................112
N
New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................192O
Object detection systems ...........163
Odometer ..................................... 90
Oil ............................................... 177
Oil, engine .......................... 222, 226
Oil level ......................................... 92
Oil pressure ................................ 100
Outside temperature ....................86
Overcab storage ..........................75
Overhead console .......................74
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Parking ................................ 19, 139
Parking assist ............................ 163
Parking brake ............................ 155
Parking ticket holder .....................41
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Pedals......................................... 133
Performing work ........................176
Pollen filter ................................. 130
Power door locks ..........................27
Power outlets ............................... 87
Power side step ............................ 28
Power sliding door ........................28
Power steering fluid ....................179
Power take-off ............................ 172
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ........................... 99, 135
Puncture ............................. 204, 208R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 251
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 85
Reading lights ............................ 114
Rear air conditioning system .....122
Rear bench seat storage ..............74
Rear courtesy light...................... 113
Rear doors ................................... 32
Rear fog light ............................. 101
Rear fog lights ....................108, 112
Rear heating system .................. 120
Rear reading light .......................114
Rear reversing lens ......................39
Rear seats ................................... 50
Bus ............................................ 50
Installing .................................... 50
Rear seat access ......................50
Removing .................................. 50
Rear storage ................................. 75
Rear view camera ...................... 165
Rear windows .............................. 39
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 222, 226
Refuelling ................................... 169
Registered trademarks ...............250
Remote control ............................. 22
Retractable parking brake ..........155
Reversing lights .........................112
256Ride control systems..........156, 159
Ride height ................................. 140
Roof .............................................. 41
Glass panel ............................... 41
Roof load ...................................... 81
Roof rack ..................................... 81
S
Safety belts ................................... 53
Safety net .................................... 79
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 45 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................96
Seat belts ..................................... 53 Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat position ................................ 44
Selective catalytic reduction .......143
Selector lever ............................. 151
Service ............................... 130, 220
Service display ......................92, 97
Service information ....................220
Service vehicle soon .................... 97
Side airbag system ......................61
Sidelights .................................... 108
Side turn signal lights ................190
Side windows................................ 39
Sliding door .................................. 28
Sliding side door ........................... 28
Spare wheel ............................... 210
Speed limiter......................... 89, 163Speedometer ............................... 89
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine .......18, 135, 151
Steering ...................................... 133
Steering column controls ..............84
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 84
Steering wheel controls ...............84
Stop engine .................................. 98
Stop-start system.......... 18, 100, 136
Storage ......................................... 72
Storage compartments .................72
Storage net ............................. 73, 74
Sun visors .................................... 41
Suspension height ......................140
Suspension seat ........................... 45
Swivelling shelf ............................. 73
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ........................ 101, 106
Tachometer ................................. 90
Tail lights ................................... 189
Technical data ....................226, 227
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Tools .......................................... 198
Top-Tether .................................... 63
Touchscreen ............................... 102
Tow bar....................................... 171
Towing ........................................ 171Towing another vehicle .............216
Towing a trailer ........................... 171
Towing equipment .....................172
Towing eye ................................. 215
Towing the vehicle .....................215
Traction Control system ............. 156
Trailer coupling ........................... 171
Trailer stability assist .................172
Trailer towing ............................. 171
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display ...........93, 150
Tread depth ............................... 203
Trip computer ............................ 104
Trip odometer .............................. 90
Turbo engine warm-up ...............135
Turn and lane-change signals ...111
Turn signal ................................... 96
Tyre chains ................................ 204
Tyre changing ............................. 208
Tyre designations ......................200
Tyre pressure ............................ 200
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 99, 201
Tyre pressures ........................... 246
Tyre repair kit ............................. 204
Tyres .......................................... 199
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 203