
Vehicle care173Vehicle careGeneral Information...................174
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 174
Vehicle storage ........................174
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....175
Vehicle checks ........................... 175
Performing work ......................175
Bonnet ..................................... 175
Engine oil ................................. 176
Engine coolant ......................... 178
Power steering fluid .................178
Washer fluid ............................ 179
Brakes ..................................... 180
Brake fluid ............................... 180
Vehicle battery ......................... 180
Diesel fuel filter ........................182
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....183
Wiper blade replacement ........183
Bulb replacement .......................184
Headlights ............................... 184
Adaptive forward lighting .........187
Fog lights ................................. 187
Front turn signal lights .............187
Tail lights ................................. 188
Side turn signal lights ..............190Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 190
Number plate light ...................191
Interior lights ............................ 192
Instrument panel illumination ...193
Electrical system ........................193
Fuses ....................................... 193
Engine compartment fuse box . 194
Instrument panel fuse box .......195
Load compartment fuse box ....196
Vehicle tools .............................. 198
Tools ........................................ 198
Wheels and tyres .......................199
Tyres ....................................... 199
Winter tyres ............................. 199
Tyre designations ....................199
Tyre pressure .......................... 199
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 200
Tread depth ............................. 202
Changing tyre and wheel size . 203 Wheel covers ........................... 203
Tyre chains .............................. 203
Tyre repair kit .......................... 204
Wheel changing .......................207
Spare wheel ............................ 209
Jump starting ............................. 212Towing....................................... 214
Towing the vehicle ...................214
Towing another vehicle ...........215
Appearance care .......................216
Exterior care ............................ 216
Interior care ............................. 218

178Vehicle careEngine coolantThe 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).

204Vehicle careAlways use fine mesh chains that addno more than 15 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Wheel covers on steel wheels may
come into contact with parts of the
chains. In such cases, remove the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds up to 30 mph and, when
travelling on roads that are free of
snow, they may only be used for brief
periods since they are subject to rapid wear on a hard road and may snap.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel or on
wheels of a different size than those
fitted at the factory.
Tyre repair kit Minor 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 50 mph.
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.

Vehicle care215Caution
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 3 139.
Move the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Vehicles with manual
transmission automated: If neutral cannot be selected, the vehiclemust only be towed with the drive
wheels raised off the ground.
The vehicle should always be
towed with the ignition switched
off.
Manual transmission automated
3 149.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 116 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and refit the cover.
Towing another vehicle
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
Caution
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a vehicle.

255Lighting features.........................114
Light switch ................................ 107
Limited-slip rear axle ..................158
Load compartment .................22, 74
Load compartment fuse box ......196
Load compartment grille ...............78
Load compartment lighting .........112
Loading information .....................80
Low fuel ....................................... 99
Luggage floor net .........................74
M
Malfunction indicator light ............96
Manual adjustment ......................34
Manual anti-dazzle ......................36
Manual door locks ........................21
Manual mode ............................. 151
Manual transmission............. 16, 149
Manual transmission automated ......................... 16, 149
Manual windows ..........................37
Messages ................................... 102
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 34, 36
Misted light covers .....................111
N New vehicle running-in ..............133
Number plate light .....................191O
Object detection systems ...........162
Odometer ..................................... 89
Oil ............................................... 176
Oil, engine .......................... 220, 224
Oil level ......................................... 91
Oil pressure .................................. 99
Outside temperature ....................85
Overcab storage ..........................74
Overhead console .......................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 135
P Parking ................................ 18, 138
Parking assist ............................ 162
Parking brake ............................ 154
Parking ticket holder .....................39
Particulate filter ........................... 141
Pedals......................................... 132
Performing work ........................175
Pollen filter ................................. 129
Power door locks ..........................25
Power outlets ............................... 86
Power side step ............................ 27
Power sliding door ........................27
Power steering fluid ....................178
Power take-off ............................ 171
Power windows ............................ 37
Preheating ........................... 98, 134
Puncture ............................. 204, 207R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 251
Radio remote control ...................20
Rain sensor .................................. 84
REACH ....................................... 250
Reading lights ............................ 113
Rear air conditioning system .....121
Rear bench seat storage ..............73
Rear courtesy light...................... 112
Rear doors ................................... 30
Rear fog light ............................. 100
Rear fog lights ....................107, 111
Rear heating system .................. 119
Rear reading light .......................113
Rear reversing lens ......................38
Rear seats ................................... 48
Bus ............................................ 48
Installing .................................... 48
Rear seat access ......................48
Removing .................................. 48
Rear storage ................................. 74
Rear view camera ...................... 164
Rear windows .............................. 38
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 220, 224
Refuelling ................................... 168
Registered trademarks ...............250
Remote control ............................. 20
Retractable parking brake ..........154

256Reversing lights .........................111
Ride control systems ..........155, 158
Ride height ................................. 139
Roof .............................................. 40
Glass panel ............................... 40
Roof load ...................................... 80
Roof rack ..................................... 80
S Safety belts ................................... 51
Safety net .................................... 78
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 43
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................95
Seat belts ..................................... 51 Seat heating ................................. 48
Seat position ................................ 42
Selective catalytic reduction .......142
Selector lever ............................. 150
Service ............................... 129, 219
Service display ......................91, 96
Service information ....................219
Service vehicle soon .................... 96
Side airbag system ......................59
Sidelights .................................... 107
Side turn signal lights ................190
Side windows................................ 38
Sliding door .................................. 27
Sliding side door ........................... 27
Spare wheel ............................... 209Speed limiter......................... 88, 162
Speedometer ............................... 88
Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine .......16, 134, 150
Steering ...................................... 132
Steering column controls ..............83
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 83
Steering wheel controls ...............83
Stop engine .................................. 97
Stop-start system............ 16, 99, 135
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage compartments .................71
Storage net ............................. 72, 73
Sun visors .................................... 39
Suspension height ......................139
Suspension seat ........................... 43
Swivelling shelf ............................. 72
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ........................ 100, 105
Tachometer ................................. 89
Tail lights ................................... 188
Technical data ....................224, 225
Three-point seat belt .................... 52
Tools .......................................... 198
Top-Tether .................................... 61
Touchscreen ............................... 101
Tow bar....................................... 170Towing ........................................ 170
Towing another vehicle .............215
Towing a trailer ........................... 170
Towing equipment .....................171
Towing eye ................................. 214
Towing the vehicle .....................214
Traction Control system ............. 155
Trailer coupling ........................... 170
Trailer stability assist .................171
Trailer towing ............................. 170
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display ...........92, 149
Tread depth ............................... 202
Trip computer ............................ 103
Trip odometer .............................. 89
Turbo engine warm-up ...............134
Turn and lane-change signals ...110
Turn signal ................................... 95
Tyre chains ................................ 203
Tyre changing ............................. 207
Tyre designations ......................199
Tyre pressure ............................ 199
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 98, 200
Tyre pressures ........................... 244
Tyre repair kit ............................. 204
Tyres .......................................... 199
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 203