166Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................167
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 167
Vehicle storage ........................167
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....168
Vehicle checks ........................... 168
Performing work ......................168
Bonnet ..................................... 168
Engine oil ................................. 169
Engine air filter ........................ 170
Engine coolant ......................... 171
Power steering fluid .................171
Washer fluid ............................ 172
Brakes ..................................... 172
Brake fluid ............................... 172
Vehicle battery ......................... 173
Diesel fuel filter ........................175
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....175
Wiper blade replacement ........176
Bulb replacement .......................177
Headlights ............................... 177
Front fog lights ......................... 178
Front turn lights .......................178
Tail lights ................................. 178
Side turn lights ......................... 179Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 179
Reversing light ......................... 180
Number plate light ...................181
Fog tail light ............................. 181
Interior lights ............................ 182
Instrument panel illumination ...183
Electrical system ........................183
Fuses ....................................... 183
Instrument panel fuse box .......184
Vehicle tools .............................. 187
Tools ........................................ 187
Wheels and tyres .......................188
Tyres ....................................... 188
Winter tyres ............................. 188
Tyre designations ....................188
Tyre pressure .......................... 188
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 190
Tread depth ............................. 191
Changing tyre and wheel size . 192
Wheel covers ........................... 192
Tyre chains .............................. 192
Tyre repair kit .......................... 193
Wheel changing .......................196
Spare wheel ............................ 197
Jump starting ............................. 199Towing....................................... 200
Towing the vehicle ...................200
Towing another vehicle ...........201
Appearance care .......................202
Exterior care ............................ 202
Interior care ............................. 204
Vehicle care171Engine 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 3 100 illuminates
red in the instrument cluster, together
with C 3 99. 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.
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.
229KKeys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 79
Lashing straps .............................. 79
Laying up the vehicle ..........167, 173
LED spotlights ............................ 114
Light covers, misted.................... 114
Lighting ....................................... 110
Lighting features .........................116
Light switch ................................ 110
Load compartment ................35, 78
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment grille ...............81
Load compartment lighting .........116
Loading information .....................82
Load-through feature ....................76
Low fuel ..................................... 102
Luggage floor net .........................79
M
Malfunction indicator light ............99
Manual adjustment ......................40
Manual anti-dazzle ......................42
Manual transmission .................. 147
Maximum speed limiter............... 155
Messages ................................... 104
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8Mirrors .................................... 40, 42
Misted light covers .....................114
N New vehicle running-in ..............133
Number plate light .....................181
O
Object detection systems ...........156
Odometer ..................................... 92 Oil ............................................... 169
Oil, engine .................. 169, 207, 211
Oil pressure ................................ 101
Outside temperature ....................87
Overcab storage ..........................78
Overrun cut-off ........................... 137
P Parking ................................ 20, 140
Parking assist ............................ 156
Parking brake ............................ 149
Parking distance control .............156
Parking heater ............................ 124
Particulate filter ........................... 141
Pedals......................................... 132
Performing work ........................168
Phone controls.............................. 85
Phone holder ................................ 73
Power button ........................ 18, 133
Power outlets ............................... 89
Power steering fluid ....................171Power windows ............................ 43
Preheating ......................... 101, 135
Puncture ..................................... 196
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 224
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 221
Reading lights ............................ 116
Rear air conditioning system .....123
Rear courtesy lights ....................114
Rear door manual lock .................25
Rear doors .............................. 25, 33
Rear fog light .....................103, 114
Rear heating system .................. 122 Rear parcel shelf .......................... 79
Rear seats ................................... 51
2nd row seats ............................ 51
3rd row seats............................. 51
Folding ...................................... 51
Installing .................................... 51
Rear seat access ......................51
Removing .................................. 51
Seat cushion adjustment ...........51
Rear seats lights .........................114
Rear view camera ...................... 159
Rear windows .............................. 44
Rear window wiper and washer ..87