172Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................173
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 173
Vehicle storage ........................173
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....174
Vehicle checks ........................... 174
Performing work ......................174
Bonnet ..................................... 174
Engine oil ................................. 175
Engine coolant ......................... 176
Power steering fluid .................177
Washer fluid ............................ 178
Brakes ..................................... 178
Brake fluid ............................... 178
Vehicle battery ......................... 179
Diesel fuel filter ........................181
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....181
Wiper blade replacement ........182
Bulb replacement .......................183
Headlights ............................... 183
Adaptive forward lighting .........185
Fog lights ................................. 186
Front turn signal lights .............186
Tail lights ................................. 187
Side turn signal lights ..............188Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 189
Number plate light ...................190
Interior lights ............................ 190
Instrument panel illumination ...191
Electrical system ........................192
Fuses ....................................... 192
Engine compartment fuse box . 193
Instrument panel fuse box .......193
Load compartment fuse box ....194
Vehicle tools .............................. 196
Tools ........................................ 196
Wheels and tyres .......................197
Tyres ....................................... 197
Winter tyres ............................. 198
Tyre designations ....................198
Tyre pressure .......................... 198
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 199
Tread depth ............................. 201
Changing tyre and wheel size . 201 Wheel covers ........................... 202
Tyre chains .............................. 202
Tyre repair kit .......................... 202
Wheel changing .......................206
Spare wheel ............................ 208
Jump starting ............................. 211Towing....................................... 213
Towing the vehicle ...................213
Towing another vehicle ...........214
Appearance care .......................215
Exterior care ............................ 215
Interior care ............................. 216
Vehicle care177Coolant 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.
253Lighting features.........................113
Light switch ................................ 106
Limited-slip rear axle ..................157
Load compartment .................22, 73
Load compartment fuse box ......194
Load compartment grille ...............77
Load compartment lighting .........111
Loading information .....................79
Low fuel ....................................... 98
Luggage floor net .........................73
M
Malfunction indicator light ............95
Manual adjustment ......................34
Manual anti-dazzle ......................36
Manual door locks ........................21
Manual mode ............................. 150
Manual transmission............. 16, 148
Manual transmission automated ......................... 16, 148
Manual windows ..........................37
Messages ................................... 101
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 34, 36
Misted light covers .....................110
N New vehicle running-in ..............132
Number plate light .....................190O
Object detection systems ...........161
Odometer ..................................... 88
Oil ............................................... 175
Oil, engine .......................... 219, 223
Oil level ......................................... 90
Oil pressure .................................. 98
Outside temperature ....................84
Overcab storage ..........................73
Overhead console .......................72
Overrun cut-off ........................... 134
P Parking ................................ 18, 137
Parking assist ............................ 161
Parking brake ............................ 153
Parking ticket holder .....................39
Particulate filter ........................... 140
Pedals......................................... 131
Performing work ........................174
Pollen filter ................................. 128
Power door locks ..........................25
Power outlets ............................... 85
Power side step ............................ 27
Power sliding door ........................27
Power steering fluid ....................177
Power take-off ............................ 170
Power windows ............................ 37
Preheating ........................... 97, 133
Puncture ............................. 202, 206R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 248
Radio remote control ...................20
Rain sensor .................................. 83
Reading lights ............................ 112
Rear air conditioning system .....120
Rear bench seat storage ..............72
Rear courtesy light...................... 111
Rear doors ................................... 30
Rear fog light ............................... 99
Rear fog lights ....................106, 110
Rear heating system .................. 118
Rear reading light .......................112
Rear reversing lens ......................38
Rear seats ................................... 48
Bus ............................................ 48
Installing .................................... 48
Rear seat access ......................48
Removing .................................. 48
Rear storage ................................. 73
Rear view camera ...................... 163
Rear windows .............................. 38
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 219, 223
Refuelling ................................... 167 Registered trademarks ...............247
Remote control ............................. 20
Retractable parking brake ..........153
Reversing lights .........................110