178Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................179
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 179
Vehicle storage ........................179
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....180
Vehicle checks ........................... 180
Performing work ......................180
Bonnet ..................................... 180
Engine oil ................................. 181
Engine coolant ......................... 183
Power steering fluid .................183
Washer fluid ............................ 184
Brakes ..................................... 185
Brake fluid ............................... 185
Vehicle battery ......................... 185
Diesel fuel filter ........................187
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....188
Wiper blade replacement ........188
Bulb replacement .......................189
Headlights ............................... 189
Front fog lights ......................... 192
Front turn lights .......................192
Tail lights ................................. 193
Side turn lights ......................... 195Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 195
Number plate light ...................196
Interior lights ............................ 197
Instrument panel illumination ...198
Electrical system ........................198
Fuses ....................................... 198
Engine compartment fuse box . 199
Instrument panel fuse box .......200
Load compartment fuse box ....201
Vehicle tools .............................. 203
Tools ........................................ 203
Wheels and tyres .......................204
Tyres ....................................... 204
Winter tyres ............................. 204
Tyre designations ....................204
Tyre pressure .......................... 204
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 205
Tread depth ............................. 207
Changing tyre and wheel size . 208 Wheel covers ........................... 208
Tyre chains .............................. 208
Tyre repair kit .......................... 209
Wheel changing .......................212
Spare wheel ............................ 214
Jump starting ............................. 217Towing....................................... 219
Towing the vehicle ...................219
Towing another vehicle ...........220
Appearance care .......................221
Exterior care ............................ 221
Interior care ............................. 223
Vehicle care183Engine 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.
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).
Vehicle care209On vehicles with twin rear wheels,
tyre chains are only permitted on the
outer wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add
no 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 4 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.
243Limited-slip rear axle..................161
Load compartment .................24, 77
Load compartment fuse box ......201
Load compartment grille ...............81
Load compartment lighting .........115
Loading information .....................83
Low beam ................................... 103
Low fuel ..................................... 102
Luggage floor net .........................77
M
Malfunction indicator light ............99
Manual adjustment ......................39
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual door locks ........................24
Manual mode ............................. 154
Manual transmission............. 17, 152 Manual transmission automated ......................... 17, 152
Manual windows ..........................41
Messages ................................... 105
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Mirrors .................................... 39, 40
Misted light covers .....................114
N New vehicle running-in ..............136
Number plate light .....................196O
Object detection systems ...........167
Odometer ..................................... 92
Oil ............................................... 181
Oil, engine .......................... 225, 229
Oil level ......................................... 94
Oil pressure ................................ 102
Outside temperature ....................88
Overcab storage ..........................77
Overhead console .......................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P Parking ................................ 19, 141
Parking assist ............................ 167
Parking brake ............................ 157
Parking distance control .............167
Parking ticket holder .....................44
Particulate filter ........................... 144
Pedals......................................... 135
Performing work ........................180
Power door locks ..........................28
Power outlets ............................... 89
Power side step ............................ 30
Power sliding door ........................30
Power steering fluid ....................183
Power take-off ............................ 176
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ......................... 101, 137
Puncture ............................. 209, 212R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 238
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 87
REACH ....................................... 235
Reading lights ............................ 116
Rear air conditioning system .....124
Rear bench seat storage ..............76
Rear courtesy light...................... 115
Rear doors ................................... 34
Rear fog light .....................103, 193
Rear fog lights ....................110, 114
Rear heating system .................. 122
Rear reading light .......................116
Rear reversing lens ......................42
Rear seats ................................... 52
Bus ............................................ 52
Installing .................................... 52
Rear seat access ......................52
Removing .................................. 52
Rear storage ................................. 77
Rear view camera ...................... 169
Rear windows .............................. 42
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 225, 229
Refuelling ................................... 173
Registered trademarks ...............235
Remote control ............................. 21
Retractable parking brake ..........157