
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).

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