In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 185 and
condition 3 220.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 166.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 39,
seats 3 45 and seat belts
3 54.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine with key
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 133.
Starting the engine with the power
button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press START/STOP and
release.
● Engine starts after a short delay.
Power button 3 131.
Vehicle care163Vehicle careGeneral Information...................164
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 164
Vehicle storage ........................164
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....165
Vehicle checks ........................... 165
Performing work ......................165
Bonnet ..................................... 165
Engine oil ................................. 166
Engine air filter ........................ 167
Engine coolant ......................... 168
Power steering fluid .................168
Washer fluid ............................ 169
Brakes ..................................... 169
Brake fluid ............................... 169
Vehicle battery ......................... 170
Diesel fuel filter ........................172
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....172
Wiper blade replacement ........173
Bulb replacement .......................174
Headlights ............................... 174
Fog lights ................................. 175
Front turn lights .......................175
Tail lights ................................. 175
Side turn lights ......................... 176Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 176
Reversing light ......................... 177
Number plate light ...................178
Fog tail light ............................. 178
Interior lights ............................ 179
Instrument panel illumination ...180
Electrical system ........................180
Fuses ....................................... 180
Instrument panel fuse box .......181
Vehicle tools .............................. 184
Tools ........................................ 184
Wheels and tyres .......................185
Tyres ....................................... 185
Winter tyres ............................. 185
Tyre designations ....................185
Tyre pressure .......................... 185
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 187
Tread depth ............................. 189
Changing tyre and wheel size . 189
Wheel covers ........................... 189
Tyre chains .............................. 190
Tyre repair kit .......................... 190
Wheel changing .......................193
Spare wheel ............................ 195
Jump starting ............................. 196Towing....................................... 198
Towing the vehicle ...................198
Towing another vehicle ...........199
Appearance care .......................199
Exterior care ............................ 199
Interior care ............................. 201
168Vehicle careIf the red tell-tale is displayed when
the engine is running, consult a
workshop.
Engine 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.
If the coolant temperature is too high, control indicator W 3 98 illuminates
red in the instrument cluster, together
with C 3 97. Consult a workshop if
coolant level is sufficient.
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 power steering fluid reservoir is located below the front left wheel
arch, behind a trim panel.
Vehicle care169The 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.
If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MIN mark consult a
workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Washer fluid 3 204.
Brakes Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
233LLashing eyes ............................... 77
Lashing straps .............................. 77
Laying up the vehicle ..........164, 170
LED spotlights ............................ 112
Light covers, misted.................... 112
Lighting ....................................... 108
Lighting features .........................114
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................33, 76
Load compartment cover .............77
Load compartment grille ...............79
Load compartment lighting .........114
Loading information .....................80
Load-through feature ....................74
Low fuel ..................................... 100
Luggage floor net .........................77
M
Malfunction indicator light ............97
Manual adjustment ......................39
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual transmission .................. 145
Maximum speed limiter............... 153
Messages ................................... 102
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 39, 40
Misted light covers .....................112N
New vehicle running-in ..............131
Number plate light .....................178
O
Object detection systems ...........154
Odometer ..................................... 90
Oil ............................................... 166
Oil, engine .................. 166, 204, 208
Oil pressure .................................. 99
Outside temperature ....................85
Overcab storage ..........................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 135
P Parking ................................ 18, 138
Parking assist ............................ 154
Parking brake ............................ 147
Parking distance control .............154
Particulate filter ........................... 139
Pedals......................................... 130
Performing work ........................165
Phone controls.............................. 83
Phone holder ................................ 71
Power button ........................ 17, 131
Power outlets ............................... 87
Power steering fluid ....................168
Power windows ............................ 42
Preheating ........................... 99, 133
Puncture ..................................... 193R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 228
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 225
Reading lights ............................ 114
Rear air conditioning system .....121
Rear courtesy lights ....................112
Rear door manual lock .................24
Rear doors .............................. 24, 31
Rear fog light ............................. 101
Rear fog lights ....................108, 112
Rear heating system .................. 120
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 77
Rear seats ................................... 49
2nd row seats ............................ 49
3rd row seats............................. 49
Folding ...................................... 49
Installing .................................... 49
Rear seat access ......................49
Removing .................................. 49
Seat cushion adjustment ...........49
Rear seats lights .........................112
Rear view camera ...................... 156
Rear windows .............................. 42
Rear window wiper and washer ..85
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 204, 208
Refuelling ................................... 159
Registered trademarks ...............225