1.92
Note:
To ensure the headlight washers op-
erate correctly in winter, remove snow
from the jet trims and de-ice the jet
trims using an aerosol de-icer.
You are recommended to regularly
remove dirt encrusted on the headlight
glass.
When the minimum windscreen washer
fluid level is reached, the headlight
washer system may be deprimed.
Fill the windscreen washer fluid and
then activate the windscreen washer,
with the engine running, to reprime
the system.
1
A
B
C
DE
WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (6/6)
Headlight washers
Headlights on
On equipped vehicles, hold stalk 1
pulled towards you for about 2 seconds
- the headlight washers and winds-
creen washers will be activated at the
same time.
The headlight washers are also activa-
ted after three prolonged movements
on the front windscreen washer control.
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in position B (stop).
Risk of injury.
4.7
Engine oil grade
Refer to the maintenance document for
your vehicle.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (3/3)/OIL CHANGE
Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
gases are poisonous.
Engine oil change: if you
are changing the oil when
the engine is hot, be care-
ful not to scald yourself as
the oil drains.
Filling: take care when
topping up the oil that
no oil drips onto engine
components - risk of fire.
Remember to refit the cap securely
as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes
onto hot engine components.
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
Oil change
Service interval: refer to the
Maintenance Service Booklet for your
vehicle.
Oil change capacity
Please refer to the maintenance docu-
ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-
thorised dealer.
Always check the engine oil level using
the dipstick, as explained previously (it
should never fall below the minimum
level, or be over the maximum level on
the dipstick).Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
Exceeding the maximum
engine oil level
Under no circumstances
should maximum filling level
be exceeded: this could damage the
engine and the catalytic converter.
If the level exceeds the maximum
level, do not start your vehicle and
contact an authorised dealer.
Please note when work-
ing close to the engine that
it may be hot. The engine
cooling fan may also start
at any moment. The
warning
light in the engine compartment re-
minds you of this.
Risk of injury.
4.8
Top this level up when cold before it
reaches the MINI mark.
Frequency of checking coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly
(very severe damage is likely to be
caused to the engine if it runs out of
coolant).
If the level needs to be topped up, only
use products approved by our Technical
Department which ensure:
– protection against freezing;
– an anti-corrosion protection for the cooling system.
Consult your approved dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
No operations should be
carried out on the cooling
circuit when the engine is
hot.
Risk of burns.
Replacement interval
Refer to the Maintenance Document for
your vehicle.
Coolant
With the engine switched off and on
level ground, the level when cold must
be between the MINI and MAXI marks
on reservoir 1.
LEVELS (1/3)
1
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
4.10
Liquid
Screen wash product (product with
antifreeze in winter).
Checking the level
Use the “dropper cap”. To do this, plug
the hole 4 with your finger, remove the
cap then read the gauge built into the
cap.
Note: Regularly check the reservoir
level by topping up the liquid before
taking a trip.
Jets
To adjust the windscreen washer jets,
please consult an authorised dealer.
Filters
The replacement of filter components
(air filter, cabin filter, diesel filter, etc.)
is scheduled in the maintenance opera-
tions for your vehicle.
Replacement intervals for filter el-
ements: refer to the Maintenance
Document for your vehicle.
Windscreen washer
reservoir
Topping up
With the engine switched off, open the
cap 3. Fill until you can see the fluid,
then replace the cap.
LEVELS (3/3)/FILTERS
3
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
4
Please note when work-
ing close to the engine that
it may be hot. The engine
cooling fan may also start
at any moment. The
warning
light in the engine compartment re-
minds you of this.
Risk of injury.
7.5
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (5/5)
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.32
sign detection: overspeed warning ........................2.54 → 2.56
signals and lights ...................................................1.78 → 1.86
special features of diesel versions..................................... 2.14
special features of petrol vehicles .......................... 2.12 – 2.13
speed limiter .................................................1.57, 2.51 → 2.53
spoiler ................................................................\
................ 3.38
starting the engine ................................................... 2.3 → 2.11
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.74
Stop & Start .................................................... 1.57, 2.8 → 2.11
Stop & Start function................................................ 2.8 → 2.11
stopping the engine ...................................................2.4 → 2.7
storage compartment.............................................3.20 → 3.24
storage compartments ...........................................3.20 → 3.24
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.20
switching on the vehicle ignition .........................2.3, 2.5 → 2.7
T
tailgate ..........................................................3.29, 3.31 → 3.33
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.9
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.8
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ...................................................... 4.10
technical specifications ..............................................6.4 → 6.8
telephone ..............................................................\
............. 3.39
temperature regulation ............................................3.7 → 3.12
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.7
towing breakdown ........................................................ 5.32 – 5.33
towing equipment ......................................................... 3.34
towing a caravan ........................................................ 3.34, 6.7
towing equipment fitting ................................................................\
............ 3.34
towing hitch...................................................... 5.7, 5.32 – 5.33 towing rings .............................................................. 3.33, 3.36
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.7
traction control: ASR ..............................................2.30 → 2.39
transporting children .................1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.43, 1.47
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.33
luggage net ....................................................... 3.35 – 3.36
on the roof ...................................................................... 6.7
trims ..................................................................\
................... 5.8
trip computer and warning system... 1.54 → 1.59, 1.62 → 1.71
tyre inflation kit...........................................................5.4 → 5.6
tyre pressure............................. 2.27 → 2.29, 4.11 – 4.12, 5.12
tyre pressure monitor.............................................2.27 → 2.29
tyre pressures ......................................................... 4.11 – 4.12
tyres .................... 2.23, 2.27 → 2.29, 4.11 – 4.12, 5.11 → 5.13
U
unlocking the doors ...............................................1.13 → 1.15
V
variable power-assisted steering ....................................... 1.74
vehicle identification plates ......................................... 6.2 – 6.3
ventilation ............................................................\
....3.2 → 3.12
W
warning lights.........................................................1.54 → 1.71
washing ................................................................\
.4.15 → 4.17
weights ................................................................\
................ 6.7
wheelbrace .............................................................\
............. 5.7
wheels (safety) ...................................................... 5.11 → 5.13
windscreen de-icing/demisting ................................3.7 →
3.12
windscreen washer ................................................1.87 →
1.94
wiper blades ........................................................... 5.30 – 5.31
wipers .................................................................\
...1.87 → 1.94
blades ............................................................... 5.30 – 5.31