
178Driving and operatingIn the case of trailer loads of
1200 kg or more, the vertical coupling load should not be less than 50 kg.
Rear axle load When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded (including all occupants), the permissible rear
axle load (see identification plate or
vehicle documents) must not be
exceeded.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Towing equipment audible
warning
For vehicles fitted with towing
equipment, when connected to a
trailer the pitch of the audible warning
changes upon operation of the turn
lights.
The pitch of the audible warning will
change if a turn light on the trailer or
the towing vehicle fails.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While the system is working,keep steering wheel as still as
possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Program (ESP)  3 162.Auxiliary features
Power take-off
Activation
To activate the power take-off, with
the vehicle stationary and the engine
idling:
● Set the gearshift lever to neutral (vehicles with manual
transmission automated:
selector lever in position  N).
● Depress the clutch pedal. 

180Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................181
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 181
Vehicle storage ........................181
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....182
Vehicle checks ........................... 182
Performing work ......................182
Bonnet ..................................... 182
Engine oil ................................. 183
Engine coolant ......................... 185
Power steering fluid .................185
Washer fluid ............................ 186
Brakes ..................................... 187
Brake fluid ............................... 187
Vehicle battery ......................... 187
Diesel fuel filter ........................189
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....189
Wiper blade replacement ........190
Bulb replacement .......................191
Headlights ............................... 191
Fog lights ................................. 194
Front turn lights .......................194
Tail lights ................................. 195
Side turn lights ......................... 196Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 197
Number plate light ...................198
Interior lights ............................ 198
Instrument panel illumination ...199
Electrical system ........................200
Fuses ....................................... 200
Engine compartment fuse box . 201
Instrument panel fuse box .......201
Load compartment fuse box ....202
Vehicle tools .............................. 204
Tools ........................................ 204
Wheels and tyres .......................205
Tyres ....................................... 205
Winter tyres ............................. 206
Tyre designations ....................206
Tyre pressure .......................... 206
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 207
Tread depth ............................. 209
Changing tyre and wheel size . 210 Wheel covers ........................... 210
Tyre chains .............................. 210
Tyre repair kit .......................... 211
Wheel changing .......................214
Spare wheel ............................ 216
Jump starting ............................. 219Towing....................................... 221
Towing the vehicle ...................221
Towing another vehicle ...........222
Appearance care .......................223
Exterior care ............................ 223
Interior care ............................. 225 

Vehicle care185Engine 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.
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). 

Vehicle care211Tyre repair kitMinor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do 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 care221far 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 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 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  3 204.
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  144.
Move the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake. 

260Customer informationDepending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● Seat and steering wheel position settings,
● Chassis and air conditioning settings,
● Custom settings such as interior lighting.
You can input your own data in the
infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● Multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system,
● Address book data for use with an integrated hands-free system
or an integrated navigation
system,
● Input destinations,
● Data on the use of online services.
This data for comfort and
infotainment functions can be stored
locally in the vehicle or be kept on adevice that you have connected to the
vehicle ( e.g. a smartphone, USB stick
or MP3 player). Data that you have
input yourself can be deleted at any
time.
This data can only be transmitted out
of the vehicle at your request,
particularly when using online
services in accordance with the
settings selected by you.
Smartphone integration, e.g.
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
If your vehicle is equipped
accordingly, you can connect your
smartphone or another mobile device to the vehicle so that you can control
it via the controls integrated in the
vehicle. The smartphone image and
sound can be output via the
multimedia system in this case. At the
same time, specific information is
transmitted to your smartphone.
Depending on the type of integration,
this includes data such as position
data, day / night mode and other
general vehicle information. For moreinformation, please see the operating instructions for the vehicle /
infotainment system.
Integration allows selected
smartphone apps to be used, such as
navigation or music playback. No
further integration is possible
between smartphone and vehicle, in
particular active access to vehicle
data. The nature of further data
processing is determined by the
provider of the app used. Whether
you can define settings, and if so
which ones, is dependent on the app
in question and your smartphone's
operating system. 

265Lighting....................................... 112
Lighting features .........................119
Light switch  ................................ 112
Limited-slip rear axle ..................163
Load compartment .................26, 79
Load compartment fuse box  ......202
Load compartment grille ...............83
Load compartment lighting .........117
Loading information  .....................85
Low beam ................................... 105
Low fuel  ..................................... 104
Luggage floor net .........................79
M
Malfunction indicator light  ..........101
Manual adjustment  ......................40
Manual anti-dazzle  ......................42
Manual door locks ........................25
Manual mode  ............................. 156
Manual transmission............. 18, 154
Manual transmission automated ......................... 18, 155
Manual windows  ..........................43
Messages ................................... 107
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Mirrors .................................... 40, 42
Misted light covers  .....................116
N New vehicle running-in  ..............138
Number plate light  .....................198O
Object detection systems ...........169
Odometer ..................................... 94
Oil ............................................... 183
Oil, engine .......................... 228, 232
Oil level ......................................... 96
Oil pressure ................................ 104
Outside temperature  ....................90
Overcab storage  ..........................79
Overhead console  .......................78
Overrun cut-off ........................... 140
P Parking  ................................ 20, 143
Parking assist  ............................ 169
Parking brake  ............................ 159
Parking distance control .............169
Parking ticket holder .....................45
Particulate filter ........................... 146
Pedals......................................... 137
Performing work  ........................182
Power door locks ..........................30
Power outlets  ............................... 91
Power side step ............................ 32
Power sliding door ........................32
Power steering fluid ....................185
Power take-off ............................ 178
Power windows ............................ 43
Preheating  ......................... 103, 139
Puncture ............................. 211, 214R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 261
Radio remote control  ...................23
Rain sensor .................................. 89
REACH ....................................... 258
Reading lights  ............................ 118
Rear air conditioning system  .....126
Rear bench seat storage ..............78
Rear courtesy light...................... 117
Rear doors  ................................... 35
Rear fog light  ............................. 105
Rear fog lights ....................112, 116
Rear heating system .................. 124
Rear reading light .......................118
Rear reversing lens ......................44
Rear seats  ................................... 54
Bus ............................................ 54
Installing .................................... 54
Rear seat access ......................54
Removing .................................. 54
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 171
Rear windows  .............................. 44
Recommended fluids and lubricants  ........................ 228, 232
Refuelling ................................... 175 Registered trademarks ...............258
Remote control ............................. 23
Retractable parking brake ..........159 

266Reversing lights .........................116
Ride control systems ..........161, 163
Ride height ................................. 144
Roof .............................................. 46
Glass panel ............................... 46
Roof load ...................................... 85
Roof rack  ..................................... 85
S Safety belts ................................... 57
Safety net  .................................... 83
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 49
Seat belt  ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder  .....................100
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Seat heating ................................. 54
Seat position  ................................ 48
Selective catalytic reduction .......147
Selector lever ............................. 155
Service ............................... 134, 226
Service display  ....................96, 101
Service information  ....................226
Service vehicle soon .................. 101
Side airbag system  ......................65
Sidelights .................................... 112
Side turn lights  ........................... 196
Side windows................................ 44
Sliding door .................................. 32
Sliding side door ........................... 32
Spare wheel ............................... 216Speed limiter ................93, 106, 166
Speedometer  ............................... 93
Starting and operating ................138
Starting off  ................................... 19
Starting the engine .......19, 139, 155
Steering ...................................... 137
Steering column controls ..............88
Steering wheel adjustment  ....10, 88
Steering wheel controls  ...............88
Stop engine ................................ 102
Stop-start system.......... 19, 105, 140
Storage ......................................... 76
Storage compartments .................76
Storage net ............................. 77, 78
Sun visors  .................................... 45
Suspension height ......................144
Suspension seat ........................... 49
Swivelling shelf ............................. 77
Symbols  ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ........................ 106, 111
Tachometer  ................................. 94
Tail lights  ................................... 195
Technical data ....................232, 233
Three-point seat belt .................... 58
Tools  .......................................... 204
Top-Tether .................................... 67
Touchscreen ............................... 107
Tow bar....................................... 177Towing ........................................ 177
Towing another vehicle  .............222
Towing a trailer ........................... 177
Towing equipment  .....................178
Towing eye ................................. 221
Towing the vehicle  .....................221
Traction Control system ............. 161
Trailer coupling ........................... 177
Trailer stability assist  .................178
Trailer towing  ............................. 177
Transmission  ............................... 18
Transmission display  ...........97, 155
Tread depth  ............................... 209
Trip computer  ............................ 109
Trip odometer  .............................. 94
Turbo engine warm-up ...............139
Turn lights  .......................... 100, 115
Tyre chains  ................................ 210
Tyre changing ............................. 214
Tyre designations  ......................206
Tyre pressure  ............................ 206
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 104, 207
Tyre pressures ........................... 252
Tyre repair kit ............................. 211
Tyres .......................................... 205
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 210