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).
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