172Vehicle care
Pull the safety catch, located slightly
left of centre, and open the bonnet.
Pull up the support rod from its holder,
then secure it in the right side hook on the underside of the bonnet.
If the bonnet is opened during an Autostop, the engine will be restarted
automatically for safety reasons.
Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch from a low height
(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is
engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of oil is used. Recommended fluids
and lubricants 3 215.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least ten minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top-up
engine oil.
Vehicle care173Caution
Do not allow the engine oil level todrop below the minimum level!
We recommend the use of the same
type of engine oil that was used at the
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed the maximum mark MAX on the
dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
To prevent spillage when
replenishing the engine oil, we
recommend using a funnel. Ensure funnel is securely located onto the
filler pipe.
A stabilization of the engine oil
consumption will not take place until
the vehicle has been driven several
thousand kilometres. Only then can
the actual degree of consumption be
established.
If consumption exceeds more than
0.6 litres every 1000 km after this
running-in period, consult a
workshop.
Capacities 3 238, Engine oil level
monitor 3 87.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant levelCaution
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.
202Vehicle care
3. Vehicles with Front-wheel drive:Raise vehicle by placing lifting
pad spigot of the jack under the
jacking hole located nearest the
wheel concerned.
Ensure the jack is positioned
correctly. The jack base must be
on the ground directly below the
jacking hole in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Attach wheel wrench onto the jack
and raise the vehicle by turning
the wrench until the wheel is clear of the ground.
Vehicles with Rear-wheel drive:
Pay attention to the operating
instructions supplied with the
hydraulic jack and assemble the
parts required as specified.
Position the adapter at the jacking
hole located nearest the wheel
concerned.
Ensure the jack is positioned
correctly. The jack head must be
level with the jacking hole. Pump
the jack by pressing the wheel
wrench, to position the base plate
correctly.
Raise the vehicle by pressing the wheel wrench until the wheel is
clear of the ground.
4. Unscrew wheel bolts/nuts completely and wipe clean with a
cloth.
Put wheel bolts/nuts somewhere
where the threads will not be
soiled.
5. Change the wheel.
6. Screw in the wheel bolts/nuts.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten
each wheel bolt/nut in a crosswise sequence. Tightening torque is:
172 Nm (Front-wheel drive),
235 Nm (Rear-wheel drive with
twin rear wheels), 264 Nm (Rear- wheel drive with single rear
wheels).
247Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 63
Child restraints.............................. 60
Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter ........................... 84
Cleaning the vehicle ...................209
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............112
Clock ............................................ 83
Coat hooks ................................... 71
Collision damage repair ..............243
Control indicators.......................... 89
Control of the vehicle .................129
Controls ........................................ 80
Convex shape .............................. 35
Coolant ....................................... 173
Coolant and antifreeze ...............215
Coolant heater ............................ 119
Cornering light ....................107, 182
Coupling ball bar ........................167
Cruise control ...................... 97, 154
Cupholders .................................. 71
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ...............106
Declaration of conformity ............241
DEF ............................................ 138
Demisting and defrosting ..............16Diesel exhaust fluid ....................138
Diesel fuel ................................... 163
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 178
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......178
Diesel particle filter ....................137
Door locks..................................... 22
Door open .................................... 97
Doors ............................................ 27
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........137
Driver assistance systems ..........154
Driver Information Centre .............98
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 166
Driving economically................... 129
Driving hints ................................ 129
E ECO mode .................................. 129
ecoScoring.................................. 100
Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical system......................... 187
Electronic climate control system 114
Electronic driving programmes ..147
Electronic Stability Program 95,
152, 167
Electronic Stability Program off ...95
Emergency exit .......................38, 40
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......171
Engine compartment fuse box ...188
Engine coolant ........................... 173Engine coolant temperature ........95
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine data ............................... 220
Engine exhaust .......................... 137
Engine identification ...................218
Engine oil ...........172, 215, 219, 238
Engine oil additives ....................215
Engine oil level monitor ................87
Engine oil pressure ......................96
Engine oil viscosity grades .........215
Enhanced Traction function....... ................................ 151, 152, 154
Event data recorders ..................243
Exhaust gases ............................ 137
Exit lighting ................................ 111
Exterior care .............................. 209
Exterior light ................................. 97
Exterior lighting ....................14, 104
Exterior mirrors ............................. 35
F
Fault ........................................... 148
Fire extinguisher ........................... 77
First aid ......................................... 76
First aid kit ................................... 76
Fixed air vents ........................... 126
Fog light ....................................... 97
Fog lights ............................ 108, 182
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
249Loading information .....................78
Low fuel ....................................... 96
M
Malfunction indicator light ............93
Manual adjustment ......................35
Manual anti-dazzle ......................37
Manual door locks ........................22
Manual mode ............................. 147
Manual transmission............. 17, 145
Manual transmission automated ......................... 17, 145
Manual windows ..........................38
Messages ..................................... 99
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 35, 37
Misted light covers .....................108
N New vehicle running-in ..............130
Number plate light .....................185
O Object detection systems ...........158
Odometer ..................................... 86
Oil ............................................... 172
Oil, engine .......................... 215, 219
Oil level ......................................... 87
Oil pressure .................................. 96
Outside temperature ....................82
Overcab storage ..........................72Overhead console .......................71
Overrun cut-off ........................... 131
P Parking ................................ 19, 134
Parking assist ............................ 158
Parking brake ............................ 150
Parking ticket holder .....................40
Particulate filter ........................... 137
Performing work ........................171
Pollen filter ................................. 126
Power door locks ..........................26
Power outlets ............................... 83
Power side step ............................ 27
Power sliding door ........................27
Power steering fluid ....................174
Power take-off ............................ 167
Power windows ............................ 38
Preheating ........................... 95, 130
Puncture ............................. 198, 201
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 244
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 81
Reading lights ............................ 110
Rear air conditioning system .....118
Rear bench seat storage ..............72
Rear courtesy light...................... 109
Rear doors ................................... 31Rear fog light ............................... 97
Rear fog lights ....................104, 108
Rear heating system .................. 116
Rear reading light .......................110
Rear reversing lens ......................38
Rear seats .................................... 49
Rear storage ................................. 72
Rear view camera ...................... 160
Rear windows .............................. 38
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 215, 219
Refuelling ................................... 164 Registered trademarks ...............243
Remote control ............................. 21
Retractable parking brake ..........150
Reversing lights .........................108
Ride control systems ..........151, 154
Ride height ................................. 135
Roof .............................................. 40
Glass panel ............................... 40
Roof load ...................................... 78
Roof rack ..................................... 77
S
Safety belts ................................... 51
Safety net .................................... 76
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 44
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................92
Seat belts ..................................... 51