In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 186 and
condition 3 213.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 167.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 39,
seats 3 45 and seat belts
3 54.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine with key
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 133.
Starting the engine with the power
button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press START/STOP and
release.
● Engine starts after a short delay.
Power button 3 131.
164Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................165
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 165
Vehicle storage ........................165
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....166
Vehicle checks ........................... 166
Performing work ......................166
Bonnet ..................................... 166
Engine oil ................................. 167
Engine air filter ........................ 168
Engine coolant ......................... 169
Power steering fluid .................169
Washer fluid ............................ 170
Brakes ..................................... 170
Brake fluid ............................... 170
Vehicle battery ......................... 171
Diesel fuel filter ........................173
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....173
Wiper blade replacement ........174
Bulb replacement .......................175
Headlights ............................... 175
Front fog lights ......................... 176
Front turn lights .......................176
Tail lights ................................. 176
Side turn lights ......................... 177Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 177
Reversing light ......................... 178
Number plate light ...................179
Fog tail light ............................. 179
Interior lights ............................ 180
Instrument panel illumination ...181
Electrical system ........................181
Fuses ....................................... 181
Instrument panel fuse box .......182
Vehicle tools .............................. 185
Tools ........................................ 185
Wheels and tyres .......................186
Tyres ....................................... 186
Winter tyres ............................. 186
Tyre designations ....................186
Tyre pressure .......................... 186
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 188
Tread depth ............................. 189
Changing tyre and wheel size . 190
Wheel covers ........................... 190
Tyre chains .............................. 190
Tyre repair kit .......................... 191
Wheel changing .......................194
Spare wheel ............................ 195
Jump starting ............................. 197Towing....................................... 198
Towing the vehicle ...................198
Towing another vehicle ...........199
Appearance care .......................200
Exterior care ............................ 200
Interior care ............................. 202
Vehicle care169If the red tell-tale is displayed when
the engine is running, consult a
workshop.
Engine 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 98 illuminates
red in the instrument cluster, together
with C 3 97. 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.
170Vehicle careThe fluid level normally does not needto be checked. If an unusual noise is
heard during steering or if the power
steering reacts conspicuously, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MIN mark consult a
workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Washer fluid 3 204.
Brakes Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
225KKeys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 77
Lashing straps .............................. 77
Laying up the vehicle ..........165, 171
LED spotlights ............................ 112
Light covers, misted.................... 112
Lighting ....................................... 108
Lighting features .........................114
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................33, 76
Load compartment cover .............77
Load compartment grille ...............79
Load compartment lighting .........114
Loading information .....................80
Load-through feature ....................74
Low fuel ..................................... 100
Luggage floor net .........................77
M
Malfunction indicator light ............97
Manual adjustment ......................39
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual transmission .................. 145
Maximum speed limiter............... 153
Messages ................................... 102
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8Mirrors .................................... 39, 40
Misted light covers .....................112
N New vehicle running-in ..............131
Number plate light .....................179
O
Object detection systems ...........154
Odometer ..................................... 90 Oil ............................................... 167
Oil, engine .................. 167, 204, 208
Oil pressure .................................. 99
Outside temperature ....................85
Overcab storage ..........................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 135
P Parking ................................ 18, 138
Parking assist ............................ 154
Parking brake ............................ 147
Parking distance control .............154
Parking heater ............................ 122
Particulate filter ........................... 139
Pedals......................................... 130
Performing work ........................166
Phone controls.............................. 83
Phone holder ................................ 71
Power button ........................ 17, 131
Power outlets ............................... 87
Power steering fluid ....................169Power windows ............................ 42
Preheating ........................... 99, 133
Puncture ..................................... 194
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 221
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 218
Reading lights ............................ 114
Rear air conditioning system .....121
Rear courtesy lights ....................112
Rear door manual lock .................24
Rear doors .............................. 24, 31
Rear fog light .....................101, 112
Rear heating system .................. 120
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 77
Rear seats ................................... 49
2nd row seats ............................ 49
3rd row seats............................. 49
Folding ...................................... 49
Installing .................................... 49
Rear seat access ......................49
Removing .................................. 49
Seat cushion adjustment ...........49
Rear seats lights .........................112
Rear view camera ...................... 157
Rear windows .............................. 42
Rear window wiper and washer ..85