Page 1 Contents OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI CONVERTIBLE. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐...
Page 4 © 2016 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/16, 03 16 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents MOBILITY The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 242. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Information Engine oil Coolant AT A GLANCE Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components Onboard monitor Breakdown assistance...
Page 6: Information
Information Information Internet Using this Owner's Man‐ Information about MINI, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: www.miniusa.com The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ MINI Motorer’s Guide app ular topic is by using the index. The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐...
Page 7: Basic Information
Manufacturer specific version. The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayerische This also applies to safety-related functions and Motoren Werke Aktionengesellschaft, BMW AG. systems. The respectively applicable country provisions...
Page 8: Service And Warranty
Information MINI dealer’s service center. If you choose to chemicals known to the State of California to use another service facility, the manufacturer of cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ your vehicle recommends use of a facility that ductive harm.
Page 9: Event Data Recorder Edr
Such damage is not mation, e.g., an accident report, damage to the covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited War‐ vehicle, eye witness accounts — possibly with ranty. the assistance of an expert.
Page 10: Vehicle Identification Number
Information corded by the EDR under normal driving condi‐ NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North tions and no personal data, e. g., name, gen‐ America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New der, age, and crash location, are recorded.
Page 11 Information Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
Page 12 WATCH ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
Page 13: At A Glance
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
Page 14 AT A GLANCE Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
Page 15: Cockpit
AT A GLANCE Cockpit Automatic headlamp con‐ Roadside parking lights 101 trol 101 Cornering lights 102 Onboard computer 89 High-beam Assistant 102 Instrument lighting 103 Instrument cluster 80 Steering column stalk, right Steering wheel buttons, left Windshield wipers 72 Camera-based cruise control on/ off 126 Rain sensor 73 Cruise control on/off 131 Cleaning windows 73...
Page 16 AT A GLANCE Cockpit All around the center console Hazard warning system 220 Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off 66 Intelligent Safety 115 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 122 Head-up Display 94 Control Display 18 Radio/Multimedia Glove compartment 160 Steptronic transmission selector lever 75 Climate control 144 Manual transmission selector lever 75 PDC Park Distance...
Page 17 AT A GLANCE Cockpit All around the interior mirror Emergency Request Ambient light 104 Indicator lamp, front-seat passen‐ Convertible top 47 airbag 107 Reading lights 104 Interior lights 104 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
Page 18: Necessarily Available In Your Car, E. G., Due To
AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Onboard monitor Vehicle features and op‐ Overview of control ele‐ tions ments This chapter describes all standard, country- Control elements specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 19 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Switching off Move in four directions. Press button. "Turn off control display" Buttons on controller Press button Function Controller with navigation system MENU Open the main menu. The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ RADIO Opens the Radio menu.
Page 20 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Press. The main menu is displayed. All onboard monitor functions can be called up Move in two directions. via the main menu. Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected. Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted.
Page 21: Options Menu
AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor ▷ Move the controller to the right. Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed. Opens new display on top of previous screen. Press the controller. Arrows pointing to the left or right indicate that Activating/deactivating the functions additional panels can be opened.
Page 22 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Example: setting the ▷ The system distinguishes between upper and lower-case letters and numbers. For clock entries, it may be necessary to change be‐ tween upper and lower-case letters, num‐ Setting the clock bers and characters, refer to page 25. On the Control Display: ▷...
Page 23 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Additional information Symbol Meaning SIM card is missing. Status field Enter PIN. The following information is displayed in the status field at the top right: Entertainment symbols ▷ Time. ▷ Current entertainment source. Symbol Meaning ▷...
Page 24 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Displaying the button assignment Move the Controller until the split screen is selected. Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear Press the Controller or select "Split screen gloves or use objects. content". The key assignment is displayed at top edge of Select the desired menu item.
Page 25 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up Symbol Function to 30 minutes. Enter the letters. Functional requirement Enter the numbers. Data can only be deleted while stationary. Tip controller up. Deleting data Without navigation system Heed and follow the instructions on the Control Select symbol.
Page 26: Voice Activation System
AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle features and op‐ Using voice activation tions Using the voice activation system This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Press button on the steering wheel. series.
Page 27: Adjusting The Volume
AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Executing functions using short Press button on the steering wheel. commands ›Tone‹ Execute functions on the main menu via short commands. It almost doesn't matter which menu item is selected, for example, ›Vehicle Setting the voice dialog status‹.
Page 28 AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Environmental condi‐ tions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐ sis, and speed. ▷ Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system. ▷ Keep the doors, windows, and convertible top closed to prevent noise interference.
Page 29: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle
AT A GLANCE Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Owner's Manual Vehicle features and op‐ Search for information and descriptions by en‐ tions tering terms selected from the index. This chapter describes all standard, country- Select components specific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 30 AT A GLANCE Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Scroll forward. To alternate permanently between the last dis‐ played function and the last displayed page of the Owner's Manual repeat steps 4 & 5. Opens a new display every time. Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function Programmable memory buttons...
Page 31 AT A GLANCE Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
Page 32 HANDLE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
Page 33 AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
Page 34: Opening And Closing
CONTROLS Opening and closing Opening and closing Overview Vehicle features and op‐ tions This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 35: Replacing The Battery
CONTROLS Opening and closing Replacing the battery Loss of the remote controls Remove integrated key from remote con‐ The lost remote control can be blocked by a trol. dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Slide the key into the opening and raise the cover.
Page 36: Profile Management
CONTROLS Opening and closing Starting the engine automatically. The new profile is assigned to the remote control currently used. There is an additional guest profile available that is not assigned to any remote control: It can be used to apply settings in the vehicle without changing the personal profiles.
Page 37 CONTROLS Opening and closing ▷ The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐ mended formats for profile export. Other for‐ mote control being used at the time. mats may not support the export. ▷ If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐ "Settings"...
Page 38 Leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops the mo‐ is dark outside, the courtesy lamps and the tion. MINI logo projection are also switched on. Locking These functions are not available if the inte‐ rior lamps were switched off manually.
Page 39: Courtesy Lights
The interior lights are switched on, when it is dark outside, the courtesy lamps and the MINI ▷ Shielding of the remote control due to logo projection are also switched on.
Page 40: Locking And Unlocking
CONTROLS Opening and closing ▷ LX8766S. The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside. ▷ LX8766E. ▷ LX8CAS. Remove lid on the door lock. ▷ LX8CAS2. To do this, slide the integrated key into the opening from below and remove the lid. ▷...
Page 41: Unlocking And Opening
CONTROLS Opening and closing Press button. ▷ Unlock the vehicle and press the button on the tailgate. The vehicle is unlocked. ▷ Press button on the remote control Pressing the buttons for the central locking sys‐ for approx. 1 second. tem locks and unlocks the closed doors and the As the case may be, the doors are also un‐...
Page 42 CONTROLS Opening and closing Locking The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is in close proximity or in the car's interior. Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions: ▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle. ▷ Convenient closing. ▷ Unlocking of the tailgate separately. Information On the driver's or front passenger's door han‐...
Page 43 CONTROLS Opening and closing In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control or using the integrated key, refer to page 40. Adjusting Unlocking Press and hold down the handle of the driver or The settings are saved in the active profile.
Page 44: Alarm System
CONTROLS Opening and closing The vehicle locks automatically after a the alarm system is switched on and off at the short period of time if no door is same time. opened after unlocking. Door lock with the alarm system ▷ "Lock after start driving"...
Page 45: Power Windows
CONTROLS Opening and closing Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor interior motion sensor are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate are not correctly closed. Correctly closed Press the remote control button again access points are secured.
Page 46 CONTROLS Opening and closing Overview ▷ Pull the switch to the resistance point. The window closes while the switch is held. ▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point. The window closes automatically if the door is closed. Pulling again stops the motion. ▷...
Page 47 CONTROLS Opening and closing In case of danger from the outside or if ice that the area of movement of the windows is might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐ clear during opening and closing.◀ lows: Open the affected window completely. Pull the switch past the resistance point and hold it there.
Page 48: Convertible Top
CONTROLS Opening and closing Press the switch backward, until cargo area partition, refer to page 50, the desired position is reached from below. or the sliding sun roof is fully ▷ In order to protect the battery, move the open. convertible top only when the engine is Press the switch forward, until running if possible.
Page 49 CONTROLS Opening and closing Functional requirements ▷ Keep the area of movement of the conver‐ tible top clear because the convertible top The ignition or radio-ready state must be swivels out upward. Maximum area of switched on. movement: 98.5 inches/2.5 meters. The following requirements must be fulfilled in ▷...
Page 50 CONTROLS Opening and closing Push and hold the switch until the convertible Safety information top is completely open or closed and the end of WARNING the procedure is indicated by a corresponding The convertible top cannot be locked in Check Control message. the fully open position if there is an electrical WARNING malfunction and would raise while driving.
Page 51 CONTROLS Opening and closing If have difficulties removing the cover, per‐ Swivel the cable out sidewards so it cannot form step 3 first. be jammed. Pull sensor from the cover, arrow, and place Unlock the second side frame. The sensor is it on the side trim.
Page 52: Wind Deflector
CONTROLS Opening and closing Wind deflector Turn the hexagon wrench counterclockwise to open the side frame lock. The concept The wind deflector reduces the air movement in the vehicle interior when driving with the convertible top down. Installation The wind deflector is located in a protective jacket in the cargo area.
Page 53 CONTROLS Opening and closing To release the lock, fold the handle up and CAUTION hold it. When moving the front seats back, the wind deflector can be damaged. There is a risk of property damage. Make sure that the area of movement is clear prior to moving the front seats back.◀...
Page 54: Adjusting
CONTROLS Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle features and op‐ of sliding under the safety belt in an accident. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Adjust tions the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust the backrest so that it is in the most upright posi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- tion as possible and do not adjust again while specific and optional features offered with the...
Page 55: Lumbar Support
CONTROLS Adjusting Forward/backward Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐ gion of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture. Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction.
Page 56 CONTROLS Adjusting Switching on a risk of injuries. Fold back and lock the backr‐ ests before driving.◀ Press button once for each tempera‐ ture level. Fold down seat back The maximum temperature is reached when Pull lever up to the stop. three LEDs are lit.
Page 57 CONTROLS Adjusting pant's lap, but must be transported and respec‐ Press the red button in the belt buckle. tively secured in designated child restraint Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up systems.◀ mechanism. WARNING Rear belt guide The protective effect of the safety belts can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐...
Page 58: Front Head Restraints
CONTROLS Adjusting Height Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury Adjust the head restraint so that its center is or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts, approximately at eye level. safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt retrac‐...
Page 59: Rear Head Restraints
CONTROLS Adjusting Removing ▷ Do not use any accessories, e.g., pillows, while driving.◀ Correctly adjusted head restraint General information A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident. Height Pull head restraint up as far as possible. Adjust the head restraint so that its center is Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐...
Page 60: Exterior Mirrors
CONTROLS Adjusting Overview Pull head restraint up against the resist‐ ance. Adjusting 60 Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐ Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor straint out completely. Fold in and out 61 Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.
Page 61: Automatic Dimming Feature
CONTROLS Adjusting Interior mirror, manually dimmable Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror Flip lever position. Fold in and out ATTENTION Depending on the vehicle width, the ve‐ hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Before washing, fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.◀...
Page 62: Steering Wheel
CONTROLS Adjusting ▷ In the mirror glass. ▷ On the back of the mirror. Functional requirements ▷ Keep the photocells clean. ▷ Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield. Steering wheel Information WARNING Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel move‐...
Page 63: Transporting Children Safely
CONTROLS Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
Page 64: Deactivating Airbags
CONTROLS Transporting children safely On the front passenger seat WARNING The stability of the child restraint system Deactivating airbags is limited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustment or improper installation of the child WARNING seat. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Active front-seat passenger airbags can Make sure that the child restraint system fits injure a child in a child restraint system when...
Page 65 CONTROLS Transporting children safely Locking the safety belt Unlocking the safety belt Pull out the strap completely. Unbuckle the belt buckle. Secure the child restraint system with the Remove the child restraint system. belt. Allow the strap to be pulled in completely. Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it tight against the child restraint system.
Page 66: Driving
CONTROLS Driving Driving Vehicle features and op‐ To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary tions electronic systems/power consumers. This chapter describes all standard, country- Ignition off specific and optional features offered with the Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop but‐...
Page 67: Starting The Engine
CONTROLS Driving ▷ After approx. 8 minutes. ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the ▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central curb. locking system. ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, ▷...
Page 68 CONTROLS Driving Steptronic transmission Engine stop Switching off the engine Information Engage selector lever position P with the WARNING vehicle stopped. Unattended children or animals can Press the Start/Stop button. cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐ The engine is switched off. selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐...
Page 69 CONTROLS Driving Engine stop ▷ The external temperature is high and auto‐ matic climate control is running. The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following conditions: ▷ The car's interior has not yet been heated or cooled to the required level. Manual transmission: ▷...
Page 70: Automatic Deactivation
CONTROLS Driving Functional limitations The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button. Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐ vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐ ▷ LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is lowing situations: activated.
Page 71: Parking Brake
CONTROLS Driving Releasing Parking brake Information WARNING An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is risk of an acci‐ dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling. In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following: Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide ▷...
Page 72 CONTROLS Driving Information "Lighting" "Triple turn signal" WARNING Settings are stored for the profile currently If the wipers start moving in the folded used. away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐ age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a Signaling briefly risk of injury or risk of property damage.
Page 73 CONTROLS Driving Switching off and brief wipe During trip interruption with the rain sensor switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap‐ prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati‐ cally activated again. ATTENTION If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.
Page 74: Washer Fluid
CONTROLS Driving WARNING Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their resting position and are ready again The washer fluid can freeze onto the win‐ for operation. dow at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There is risk of an accident. Only use the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot Washer fluid freeze.
Page 75 CONTROLS Driving ATTENTION WARNING Silicon-containing additives in the washer An unsecured vehicle can begin to move fluid for the water-repelling effect on the win‐ and possibly roll away. There is risk of an acci‐ dows can lead to damage to the washing sys‐ dent.
Page 76 CONTROLS Driving ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake turn the front wheels in the direction of the pedal before shifting out of selector lever posi‐ curb. tion P or N; otherwise, the shift block will not be deactivated and the shift command will not be ▷...
Page 77 CONTROLS Driving Activating the M/S manual mode shift paddles. This is not possible, when switch‐ ing briefly via the shift paddles from selector Press the selector lever to the left out of se‐ lever position D to manual mode M/S. lector lever position D.
Page 78 CONTROLS Driving It is possible to switch from manual mode into Using the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐ the automatic mode at any time: hicle tool kit, refer to page 208, press the yellow release lever downward, see arrow. ▷ Pull and hold right shift paddle.
Page 79 CONTROLS Driving To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel. Start with launch control While the engine is running: Press button and select SPORT with Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 124. The instrument cluster displays TRACTION in combination with SPORT.
Page 80: Displays
CONTROLS Displays Displays Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
Page 81: Check Control
CONTROLS Displays Electronic displays Driver assistance systems Onboard computer 89 Messages, for example, Check Control Selector lever position 75 Time 85 Gear shift indicator 87 External temperature 85 Status, Driving Dynamics Control 124 Selection lists 89 Status Total miles/trip odometer 85 Indicator/warning lights Check Control General information The concept The indicator and warning lights can light up in The Check Control system monitors functions in a variety of combinations and colors.
Page 82 CONTROLS Displays Orange lights be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat. Active Cruise Control Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly. The number bars shows the selected distance from the vehicle driving ahead. Airbag system For more information, see Camera- based cruise control, refer to page 126.
Page 83 CONTROLS Displays DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated For additional information, refer to Tire Pres‐ or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated sure Monitor, refer to page 109. Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched off or Dynamic Traction Con‐ Steering system trol DTC is switched on.
Page 84 CONTROLS Displays Front fog lights With urgent messages the added text will be automatically displayed on the Control Display. Front fog lights are activated. For additional information, refer to Symbols Front fog lights, refer to page 103. Within the supplementary text, the following functions can be selected independent of the High-beam Assistant check control message.
Page 85: Resetting The Trip Odometer
CONTROLS Displays Displaying stored Check Control Resetting the trip odometer messages Press the knob. On the Control Display: ▷ The odometer is displayed when the ignition is switched "Vehicle info" off. "Vehicle status" ▷ When the ignition is switched "Check Control" on, the trip odometer is re‐...
Page 86: Service Requirements
CONTROLS Displays Range Service requirements Display The concept After the ignition is turned on the instrument With a low remaining range: cluster briefly displays available driving distance ▷ A Check Control message is or time to the next scheduled maintenance. displayed briefly.
Page 87: Gear Shift Indicator
CONTROLS Displays Steptronic transmission: displaying On the Control Display: "Vehicle info" Example Description "Vehicle status" Fuel efficient gear is set. "Service required" "§ Vehicle inspection" Shift into fuel efficient gear. "Date:" Adjust the settings. Confirm. The entered date is stored. Speed limit detection Gear shift indicator The concept...
Page 88 CONTROLS Displays Speed limit detection WARNING The system does not release from the The last speed limit detected. personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐ Without a navigation system the bility and traffic situation. There is risk of an ac‐ traffic signals are grayed out af‐ cident.
Page 89 CONTROLS Displays On-board computer ▷ When passing buses or trucks with a speed sticker. ▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming. Calling up information on the info display ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ ately after vehicle delivery. ▷ When signs are detected valid for a parallel road.
Page 90: Average Fuel Consumption
CONTROLS Displays Average speed Time of arrival. When destination guidance is activated in Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the the navigation system. engine manually stopped are not included in the calculation of the average speed. ▷ Speed limit detection. ▷...
Page 91 CONTROLS Displays Resetting the Always Open Timer Resetting the trip onboard computer On the Control Display: "Vehicle info" "Trip computer" "Reset": all values are reset. "Automatically reset": all values are reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a standstill.
Page 92 CONTROLS Displays Displaying, setting or changing the "Driving Excitement" limit "Sports instruments" On the Control Display: Via the Driving Dynamics Control "Settings" Activating SPORT. "Speed" "Driving Excitement" "Warning at:" "Sports instruments" Turn the Controller until the desired limit is Vehicle state displayed.
Page 93 CONTROLS Displays The time zone is stored. The date format is stored. Setting the time Language "Settings" Setting the language "Time/Date" To set the language on the Control Display: "Time:" "Settings" Turn the Controller until the desired hours are displayed. "Language/Units"...
Page 94: Instrument Cluster
CONTROLS Displays Settings are stored for the profile currently ▷ Arrow 1: current RPM. used. ▷ Arrow 2: prewarning field. Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ▷ Arrow 3: warning field. ness settings may not be clearly visible. Switching on/off LED ring "Settings"...
Page 95 CONTROLS Displays attach to system components or plug into the system. Do not move the moving parts man‐ ually.◀ WARNING When extending and retracting the pro‐ jection screen of the Head-up Display, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injuries. Make sure that the area of movement of the projection screen is clear during opening and Press button.
Page 96 CONTROLS Displays John Cooper Works: Sport displays in On the Control Display: the Head-up Display "Settings" "Head-Up Display" General information "Brightness" The sport displays in the Head-up Display assist with a sporty driving style. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐ ness is set.
Page 97 CONTROLS Displays Displaying the Always Open Timer Functional requirements ▷ Steptronic transmission: "Vehicle info" Manual mode M/S and if necessary the Dy‐ "Always Open" namic Traction Control DTC are activated. Display ▷ Press the gas pedal all the way down. The following information is displayed on the Switching on Control Display:...
Page 98 CONTROLS Displays Overview Overview, buttons Engine oil pressure display ▷ MODE button, arrow 1. Display of turbocharger boost ▷ START/STOP button, arrow 2. Time/stop watch ▷ RESET/LAP buttons, arrow 3. Displaying the measured times Engine oil pressure The times measured using the stop watch are The current engine oil pressure is displayed.
Page 99 CONTROLS Displays watch, for example, LAP 1 with the meas‐ ured time. The stop watch continues run‐ ning in the background. If needed, press button, arrow 3, again to measure a further lap time. Calling up lap times Press button, arrow 1, repeatedly until LAP 1 is shown on the display.
Page 100: Lights
CONTROLS Lights Lights Vehicle features and op‐ Symbol Function tions Lights off Daytime running lights This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Parking lights series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 101: Automatic Headlamp Control
CONTROLS Lights Roadside parking lights Settings are stored for the profile currently used. The concept Headlight courtesy delay feature The vehicle can be illuminated on one side. General information Switching on The low beams stay lit for a short while if the headlight flasher is switched on after the vehi‐...
Page 102: Daytime Running Lights
CONTROLS Lights System limits Malfunction The automatic headlamp control cannot serve A Check Control message is displayed. as a substitute for your personal judgment of Cornering light is malfunctioning or has failed. lighting conditions. Have the system immediately checked by a E.g.
Page 103: Fog Lights
CONTROLS Lights Fog lights The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is illuminated, when the low beams are switched on. Front fog lights The low beams must be switched on. The high beams are switched on and off auto‐ matically. Press button.
Page 104: Interior Lights
CONTROLS Lights Activating/deactivating Interior lights On the Control Display: General information "Settings" Depending on the equipment, the interior "Lighting" lights, footwell lights, entry lamps, and courtesy "Ambient:" lamps are controlled automatically. Settings are stored for the profile currently Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐ used.
Page 105: Safety
CONTROLS Safety Safety Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
Page 106 CONTROLS Safety Protective action that are not specifically suited for seats with integrated side airbags. Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end ▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as collisions.
Page 107 CONTROLS Safety Correct function the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger airbags lights up. When the ignition is switched on, the In this case, change the sitting position so that warning lamp in the instrument cluster the front-seat passenger airbags are activated lights up briefly and thereby indicates and the indicator lamp goes out.
Page 108: Passenger Airbag
CONTROLS Safety front passenger side are not The calibration procedure is completed when activated. the Check Control message disappears. ▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when, If the message continues to be displayed, re‐ for example, a correctly seated person of peat the calibration.
Page 109: Tire Pressure Monitor
CONTROLS Safety WARNING more tires. For this purpose, sensors in the tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure. Improperly executed work can lead to failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering Information of the system. In the case of a malfunction, the system could not trigger as intended in the With use of the system observe further infor‐...
Page 110 CONTROLS Safety All wheels are yellow Low tire pressure message A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in The yellow warning lamp lights up. A several tires. Check Control message is displayed. ▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in Wheels, gray tire inflation pressure.
Page 111 CONTROLS Safety center or another qualified service center or Because the possible driving distance depends repair shop. on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the actual distance may be shorter or longer de‐ Repair the flat tire, e.g. with a tire repair kit pending on the driving speed, road conditions, or by changing the tire.
Page 112 CONTROLS Safety System limits by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your The system does not function properly if a reset vehicle has tires of a different size than the size has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is re‐ indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation ported though tire inflation pressures are cor‐...
Page 113 CONTROLS Safety FTM Flat Tire Monitor "Perform reset" Start the engine - do not drive off. The concept Start the initialization with "Perform reset". The system does not measure the actual infla‐ Drive away. tion pressure in the tires. The initialization is completed while driving, It detects a tire inflation pressure loss by com‐...
Page 114 CONTROLS Safety The system could be delayed or malfunction in been initialized. In this case, initialize the the following situations: system. ▷ When the system has not been initialized. Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure: ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road surface.
Page 115 CONTROLS Safety Overview Intelligent Safety Button in the vehicle The concept Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the driver assistance system. The intelligent safety systems can help prevent an imminent collision. ▷ Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐ ing function, refer to page 116. ▷...
Page 116 CONTROLS Safety Detection range Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐ ing function The concept The system can help prevent accidents. If an accident cannot be prevented, the system will help reduce the collision speed. The system sounds a warning before an immi‐ nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐...
Page 117 CONTROLS Safety Overview ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective to their individual settings. Button in the vehicle Adjust as needed. Individual settings are stored for the profile currently used. Press button again: ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are activated.
Page 118 CONTROLS Safety Prewarning System limits This warning is issued, for example, when there Information is the impending danger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small. WARNING The driver must intervene actively when there The system can react incorrectly or not at is a prewarning.
Page 119 CONTROLS Safety Warning sensitivity ▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the vehicle. The more sensitive the warning settings are, the more warnings are displayed. However, ▷ Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and there may also be an excess of false warnings. left.
Page 120 CONTROLS Safety Intelligent Safety button ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are turned off. ▷ The LED goes out. Camera Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a person detected in this way is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
Page 121: Brake Force Display
CONTROLS Safety System limits ▷ When it is dark outside. Information Brake force display WARNING The system can react incorrectly or not at The concept all due to the system limits. There is risk of acci‐ dents or risk of property damage. Observe the information regarding the system limits and ac‐...
Page 122: Driving Stability Control Systems
CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and op‐ DSC Dynamic Stability tions Control This chapter describes all standard, country- The concept specific and optional features offered with the Within the physical limits, the system helps to series.
Page 123 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF The system ensures maximum headway on special road conditions, for example unplowed When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐ snowy roads or loose road surfaces, but with duced during acceleration and when driving in somewhat limited vehicle stability.
Page 124 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Dynamic Damping Con‐ With each starting operation, MID is activated using the Start/Stop button. trol GREEN The concept GREEN, refer to page 174, provides consistent The tuning of the suspension can be changed tuning to maximize range. with the system.
Page 125 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Activating SPORT Display on the onboard monitor Turn Driving Dynamics Control to the left until Program changes can be displayed on the on‐ SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster. board monitor. "Settings" Configuring SPORT "Control display"...
Page 126: Driving Comfort
CONTROLS Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle features and op‐ The system does not brake to a stop. Depending on the driving settings, the features tions of the cruise control can change in certain areas. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Information series.
Page 127 CONTROLS Driving comfort Overview Functional requirements Buttons on the steering wheel Speed range The system is best used on well-constructed Press button Function roads. Cruise control on/off, refer to The system is functional at speeds beginning at page 127. approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. The max.
Page 128 CONTROLS Driving comfort ▷ If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few button: hold down to repeat the cor‐ seconds or released while a gear is not en‐ responding action. gaged. Adjusting distance ▷ If selector lever position N is set. ▷...
Page 129 CONTROLS Driving comfort Information Displays in the instrument cluster Make sure that the difference between current Desired speed and stored speed speed and stored speed is not too large before calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin‐ In addition to the indicator lamp, the tentional braking or accelerating may occur.
Page 130 CONTROLS Driving comfort Indicator/warning lights Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be detected. Symbol flashes orange: The conditions are not adequate for the Deceleration system to work. The system does not decelerate in the following The system was deactivated but applies the situations: brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator...
Page 131: Cruise Control
CONTROLS Driving comfort Cornering Engine power The desired speed may not be maintained on uphill grades if engine power is insufficient. Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐ tem fails or was automatically deactivated. The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: ▷...
Page 132 CONTROLS Driving comfort Information Switching on/off and interrupting cruise control WARNING The system does not release from the Switching on personal responsibility to correctly assess the Press button on the steering wheel. traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐ tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations.
Page 133: Indicator Lamp
CONTROLS Driving comfort Setting the speed Continuing cruise control Maintaining/storing the speed General information Press button in the interrupted state. An interrupted cruise control can be continued by calling up the stored speed. When the system is switched on, the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired Information speed.
Page 134 CONTROLS Driving comfort System limits traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐ tively intervene in the respective situations.◀ Engine power WARNING The desired speed is also maintained downhill, Due to high speeds when PDC is acti‐ but may not be maintained on uphill grades if vated, the warning can be delayed due to phys‐...
Page 135 CONTROLS Driving comfort Switching on/off if an object is detected to the left rear of the ve‐ hicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear Switching on automatically speaker. PDC switches on automatically in the following The shorter the distance to the object, the situations: shorter the intervals.
Page 136 CONTROLS Driving comfort System limits False warnings PDC may issue a warning under the following Information conditions even though there is no obstacle within the detection range: WARNING ▷ In heavy rain. The system can react incorrectly or not at all due to the system limits.
Page 137: Rearview Camera
CONTROLS Driving comfort Camera Rearview camera The concept The rearview camera provides assistance in parking and maneuvering backwards. The area behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐ play. Information WARNING The camera lens is located in the handle of the The system does not relieve from the per‐...
Page 138 CONTROLS Driving comfort Turning circle lines The rearview camera image is displayed. Display on the Control Display Functional requirement ▷ The rearview camera is switched on. ▷ The tailgate is fully closed. ▷ Keep the recording range of the camera clear.
Page 139: Parking Assistant
CONTROLS Driving comfort Parking using pathway and turning System limits radius lines Detection of objects Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐ dius lines lead to within the limits of the Very low obstacles or high, protruding objects parking space. such as ledges may not be recognized by the system.
Page 140 CONTROLS Driving comfort Information Ultrasound sensors A component of the parking assistant is the PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 134. When parking, also take note of the visual and acoustic information issued by the PDC, the parking assistant and, where applicable, the rearview camera, and react accordingly.
Page 141 CONTROLS Driving comfort ▷ When parking in parking spaces on the activated and search for parking space ac‐ driver's side, the corresponding turn signal tive. must be set. ▷ Control Display shows suitable parking spaces at the edge of the road next to the Switching on and activating vehicle symbol.
Page 142 CONTROLS Driving comfort Interrupting manually System limits The parking assistant can be interrupted at any Information time: WARNING ▷ "Parking Assistant" The system can react incorrectly or not at ▷ Press park assistance button. all due to the system limits. There is risk of acci‐ dents or risk of property damage.
Page 143 CONTROLS Driving comfort ▷ Under certain weather conditions such as high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐ treme heat or strong wind. ▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles. ▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects. ▷ With moving objects. ▷...
Page 144: Climate Control
CONTROLS Climate control Climate control Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
Page 145 CONTROLS Climate control Climate control functions in detail Press button repeatedly to select an operating mode: Switching the system on/off ▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously. Switching on ▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐ Set any air volume.
Page 146 CONTROLS Climate control Defrosts windows and removes When GREEN Mode, refer to page 174, is acti‐ condensation vated, the heater output is reduced. Direct the air distribution toward windows, in‐ Microfilter crease the air flow and temperature, and, if needed, use the cooling function. In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐...
Page 147: Maximum Cooling
CONTROLS Climate control Maximum cooling 13 Windshield defroster 10 Cooling function 14 Defrosts windows and removes condensa‐ tion 11 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ lated-air mode 15 Seat heating, left 56 12 Rear window defroster Climate control functions in detail Press button. Air conditioning is switched on or off. Switching the system on/off Depending on the weather, the windshield may Switching on...
Page 148 CONTROLS Climate control page 148, are automatically also switched on ▷ Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the in the AUTO program. supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐ manently blocked. To switch off the program: press the button again or manually adjust the air distribution.
Page 149 CONTROLS Climate control Defrosts windows and removes ▷ Indirect ventilation: condensation If the vents are fully or partly closed, the air is directly routed into the car's interior. Press button. Ice and condensation are quickly re‐ Front ventilation moved from the windshield and the front side windows.
Page 150 CONTROLS Climate control Preselecting the switch-on time On the Control Display: "Settings" "Climate" "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" Set the desired time. Activating the activation time On the Control Display: "Settings" "Climate" "Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2" The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol lights up when the switch-on time is acti‐...
Page 151: Interior Equipment
CONTROLS Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle features and op‐ programming and operation. Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-held transmit‐ tions ter.◀ This chapter describes all standard, country- Compatibility specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not If this symbol is printed on the packag‐...
Page 152 CONTROLS Interior equipment for approximately 20 seconds until the LED Read the system's operating manual, or press on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This the programmed button on the interior rear‐ erases all programming of the buttons on view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior the interior rearview mirror.
Page 153: Digital Compass
CONTROLS Interior equipment Likewise, press and hold the button of the proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes desired function on the hand-held trans‐ rapidly. All stored functions will be deleted. The mitter. functions cannot be deleted individually. Release both buttons as soon as the interior rearview mirror LED flashes more rapidly.
Page 154 CONTROLS Interior equipment World map with magnetic zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for ap‐ Make sure that there are no large metallic prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the set objects or overhead power lines near the compass zone appears in the mirror.
Page 155: Sun Visor
CONTROLS Interior equipment Left/right-hand steering Ashtray The digital compass is already set for right or In order to empty the ashtray, remove the ash‐ left-hand steering at the factory. tray from the cupholder. Setting the language Lighter Press and hold the control button for approx. WARNING 12 to 13 seconds.
Page 156 CONTROLS Interior equipment In the cargo area ATTENTION Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can work with high voltages and currents, which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐ work can be overloaded or damaged. There is a risk of damage to property. Only connect bat‐ tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐...
Page 157 CONTROLS Interior equipment Overview USB device, refer to the owner's manual of the device. Non-suitable USB devices: ▷ USB hard drives. ▷ USB hubs. ▷ USB memory card readers with multiple in‐ serts. ▷ HFS-formatted USB devices. ▷ MTP devices. The USB interface is located in the front of the ▷...
Page 158: Cargo Area
CONTROLS Interior equipment stowed, which do not fit through the loading Insert the cargo cover into the upper sup‐ opening in the normal position. ports, arrows 2, until it engages and place down horizontally. Unlock the convertible top using the han‐ The loading aid cannot be locked, if the dles, arrows 1.
Page 159 CONTROLS Interior equipment adjust the height of the head restraints or re‐ that the backrest engages into the locking after move them.◀ folding it back.◀ Fold up the backrest and press it into the WARNING latch. Make sure that the safety belt is not With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured pinched.
Page 160: Storage Compartments
CONTROLS Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle features and op‐ ▷ Storage compartment in the center arm‐ rest. tions ▷ Compartments in the doors. This chapter describes all standard, country- ▷ Pockets on the backrests of the front seats. specific and optional features offered with the ▷...
Page 161 CONTROLS Storage compartments Locking Adjusting the height The glove compartment can be locked with an integrated key to separately secure the trunk lid, refer to page 41, e.g. This prevents access to the glove compartment and to the trunk. After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐ mote control can be handed over, such as at a hotel, without the integrated key.
Page 162 CONTROLS Storage compartments Rear In front of the rear seats. Storage space under cargo floor panel Located under the cargo floor panel on the right side is a trough for the onboard vehicle tool kit. To remove the onboard vehicle tool kit, fold the right side of the cargo floor panel upward.
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Page 165: Driving Tips
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
Page 166: Things To Remember When Driving
DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and op‐ ▷ For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and 100 mph/160 km/h. tions Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐ stances. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the From 1,200 miles/2,000 km series.
Page 167: General Driving Notes
DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving General driving notes erty damage. If possible, in the vehicle's interior use only mobile phones with direct connections to an exterior antenna in order to exclude mu‐ Closing the tailgate tual disturbance and deflect the radiation from WARNING the vehicle's interior.◀...
Page 168: Driving In Wet Conditions
DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from port. There is risk of an accident. Do not drive in the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its idle state or with the engine switched off.◀...
Page 169 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Driving on racetracks Higher mechanical and thermal loads during racetrack operation lead to increased wear. This wear is not covered by the warranty. The vehicle is not designed for motorsports com‐ petitive use. Online Edition for Part no.
Page 170: Loading
DRIVING TIPS Loading Loading Vehicle features and op‐ Determining the load tions limit This chapter describes all standard, country- Locate the following statement on your ve‐ specific and optional features offered with the hicle’s placard: series. It also describes features that are not ▷...
Page 171: Stowing Cargo
DRIVING TIPS Loading Load and injured. There is a risk of injury. Stow and secure objects and cargo properly.◀ ▷ Small and light cargo: secure with ratchet straps or draw straps. ▷ Larger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo straps. Attach the cargo straps, ratchet straps or draw straps to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Page 172 DRIVING TIPS Loading Rear racks are available as special accessories. ▷ Turn signals: 42 watts per side. ▷ Rear lights: 50 watts per side. Information ▷ Brake lights: 84 watts in total. Follow the installation instructions of the rear ▷ Rear fog lights: 42 watts in total.
Page 173: Saving Fuel
DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle features and op‐ Closing the windows tions Open windows increase air resistance and therefore lead to greater fuel consumption. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Tires necessarily available in your car, e.
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Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve halt. optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. MINI For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐ recommends that maintenance work be per‐ erator and let the vehicle roll.
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DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐ matically decoupled from the transmission in "Settings" selector lever position D. The vehicle continues "Driving mode" traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector lever position D remains "Configure GREEN"...
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DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Display in the instrument cluster GREEN tip driving instruction GREEN bonus range An adjusted driving style helps you extend your driving range. This may be displayed as the bo‐ nus range in the instrument clus‐ ter. The bonus range is shown in the range display.
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DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector Symbol Measure lever position D remains engaged. Manual transmission: follow shifting This driving condition is referred to as coasting. instructions. As soon as the brake or accelerator pedal is de‐ Manual transmission: engage neutral pressed, the engine is automatically coupled to for engine stop.
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MINI and a table of values that rates the driving style in various cat‐ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
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DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel egories. The bonus range achieved by driving style that minimizes fuel consumption is dis‐ played below the table of values. The fish and the movements of the water in the glass symbolize the efficiency of the driving style.
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MOVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
Page 181: Mobility
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
Page 182: Refueling
MOBILITY Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and op‐ Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. tions This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 183 MOBILITY Refueling Observe the following when refueling ATTENTION Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfilling of the fuel tank can damage the fuel system. On contact with Painted surfaces may be dam‐ aged by contact with fuel. Escaping fuel can harm the environment. There is a risk of dam‐ age to property.
Page 184: Fuel
M100.◀ Gasoline ATTENTION General information Fuel that does not comply with the mini‐ mum quality can compromise engine function For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should or cause engine damage. There is a risk of be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Page 185 Top Tier retailers. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled mainte‐ nance.◀ Recommended fuel grade MINI recommends AKI 91. John Cooper Works: MINI recommends AKI 93. Minimum fuel grade MINI recommends AKI 89.
Page 186: Wheels And Tires
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and op‐ Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more tions than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. This chapter describes all standard, country- The displays of inflation devices may under- specific and optional features offered with the...
Page 187 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h COOPER Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Specifications in bar/PSI with cold tires These pressure values can also be found on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
Page 188 MOBILITY Wheels and tires COOPER S JOHN COOPER WORKS Tire size Pressure specifications in Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI bar/PSI Specifications in Specifications in bar/PSI with cold bar/PSI with cold tires tires 195/55 R 16 87 H M 2.6 / 38 2.4 / 35 185/50 R 17 86 H M 2.9 /42...
Page 189 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure values over COOPER S 100 mph/160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI COOPER Specifications in bar/PSI with cold Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI tires Specifications in bar/PSI with cold 195/55 R 16 87 H M 2.8 / 41 2.6 / 38 tires...
Page 190: Tire Identification Number
MOBILITY Wheels and tires On 3-door models: JOHN COOPER Tire Identification Number WORKS DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 0116 xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI xxx: tire size and tire design Specifications in 0116: tire age bar/PSI with cold Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of...
Page 191: Tire Tread
MOBILITY Wheels and tires practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Winter and all-season tires with better cold weather performance than summer tires. Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are Tire tread AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under control‐...
Page 192: Changing Wheels And Tires
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Information Wheel and tire combination Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, You can ask the dealer’s service center or an‐ as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can other qualified service center or repair shop cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus‐...
Page 193 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Rotating wheels between axles they achieve their full traction potential after a break-in time. Different wear patterns can occur on the front Drive conservatively for the first and rear axles depending on individual driving 200 miles/300 km. conditions.
Page 194: Repairing A Flat Tire
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Changing run-flat tires ▷ Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐ tive if the tire puncture measures approx. For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No 1/8 in/4 mm or more. spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. ▷...
Page 195 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Observe use-by date on the sealant container. Pull filling hose completely out of the cover of the sealant bottle. Do not kink the hose. Compressor Slide the sealant container into the holder on the compressor housing, ensuring that it Sealant container unlocking engages audibly.
Page 196: Distributing The Sealant
MOBILITY Wheels and tires With the compressor switched off, insert Drive forward and back to distribute the the plug into the power socket inside the sealant in the tire. vehicle. Inflate the tire again using the compressor. If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be reached, contact your dealer’s service cen‐...
Page 197: Snow Chains
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Insert the connector into a power socket in‐ side the vehicle. WARNING With the mounting of snow chains on un‐ suitable tires, the snow chains can come into contact with vehicle parts. There is a risk of ac‐ cidents or a risk of property damage.
Page 198: Engine Compartment
MOBILITY Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
Page 199: Closing The Hood
MOBILITY Engine compartment WARNING Hood is unlocked. The engine compartment accommodates moving components. Certain components in the engine compartment can also move with the vehicle switched off, e.g., the radiator fan. There is a a risk of injury. Do not reach into the area of moving parts.
Page 200: Engine Oil
MOBILITY Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle features and op‐ Electronic oil measure‐ tions ment This chapter describes all standard, country- Status display specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not The concept necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to The engine oil level is monitored electronically the selected options or country versions.
Page 201: Adding Engine Oil
MOBILITY Engine oil Adding engine oil ATTENTION Too much engine oil can damage the en‐ gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of Information damage to property. Do not add too much en‐ WARNING gine oil. When too much engine oil is added, Operating materials, e.g., oils, greases, have oil level corrected by a dealer’s service coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐...
Page 202: Engine Oil Change
MOBILITY Engine oil Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise, quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐ arrow. other qualified service center or repair shop. Suitable engine oil types Add engine oils that meet the following oil rat‐ ing standards: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01 FE.
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Page 204: Coolant
MOBILITY Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and op‐ Coolant level tions Overview This chapter describes all standard, country- Open the hood, refer to page 198. specific and optional features offered with the The coolant reservoir is in the engine compart‐ series. It also describes features that are not ment, refer to page 198.
Page 205 MOBILITY Coolant Adding Let the engine cool. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ sure to dissipate, then open it. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. Close cap.
Page 206: Maintenance
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote tive features and systems. control with which the vehicle was driven most recently. MINI maintenance system Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐ The maintenance system indicates required tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐...
Page 207 MOBILITY Maintenance Emissions service center or repair shop. Records of regu‐ lar maintenance and repair work should be re‐ ▷ The warning lamp lights up: tained. Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as pos‐ sible. Socket for OBD Onboard ▷...
Page 208: Replacing Components
MOBILITY Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and op‐ ATTENTION Folded-away wipers can be jammed tions when the hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to property. Make sure that the wipers This chapter describes all standard, country- with the wiper blades mounted are folded specific and optional features offered with the down onto the windshield before opening the...
Page 209 MOBILITY Replacing components Lamp and bulb replace‐ These light-emitting diodes, which are related to conventional lasers, are officially designated ment as Class 1 light-emitting diodes. WARNING General information Too intensive brightness can irritate or Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution damage the retina of the eye.
Page 210 MOBILITY Replacing components LED low beams/LED high beams LED headlights Follow the general instructions on lights and bulbs, refer to page 209. The lights feature LED technology. In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s service cen‐ ter or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Page 211: Running Lights
MOBILITY Replacing components Turn signal Pull the bulb out of the fixture. Follow the general instructions on lights and Insert the new bulb and install the cover in bulbs, refer to page 209. the reverse order. Bulbs: PW24W LED parking lights/LED fog lights With white turn signal lights: PWY24W Follow the general instructions on lights and Turn the steering wheel.
Page 212 MOBILITY Replacing components ▷ Daytime running lights: press together Vehicle with two rear fog lights the upper and lower locking of the bulb holder, arrow 2, and remove the bulb holder. For better accessibility, remove the bulb of the fog lamp as needed. ▷...
Page 213 MOBILITY Replacing components ▷ Arrow 3: reversing light Brake light Reversing lights Side tail lamps Follow the general instructions on lights and bulbs, refer to page 209. Bulbs: P21W Open tailgate, refer to page 41. Remove left or right cover. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the new bulb and attach the bulb holder.
Page 214 MOBILITY Replacing components Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and The wire is long enough to guide the socket remove. down and through between any heat shield that may be installed and the bumper. The wire is long enough to guide the socket down and through between any heat shield that may be installed and the bumper.
Page 215 MOBILITY Replacing components Changing wheels/tires ▷ With white lens: WY5W Open the hood. The covers of the side turn signal lights are on the left and right next to Information the hinges of the hood. When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire does not need to be changed immediately in the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Page 216 MOBILITY Replacing components ▷ Perform wheel change only on a flat, solid Screw wheel lug wrench onto the thread and slip-resistant surface. On soft or slip‐ and hold in place with one hand. pery ground, for example, snow, ice, tiles, etc., the vehicle or vehicle jack can slip away to the side.
Page 217: Vehicle Battery
Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on service center or repair shop. and screw in at least two bolts. If non-original MINI light-alloy wheels are Replace the damaged tires as soon as pos‐ mounted, the accompanying lug bolts may sible.
Page 218: Battery Replacement
MOBILITY Replacing components Information More information about the battery can be re‐ quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐ ATTENTION other qualified service center or repair shop. Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can work with high voltages and currents, Battery replacement which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐...
Page 219 MOBILITY Replacing components Fuses Information WARNING Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload electrical lines and components. There is risk of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute of another color or amperage rating.◀...
Page 220: Breakdown Assistance
MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Roadside Assistance Vehicle features and op‐ The Roadside Assistance phone number can be tions viewed on the onboard monitor or a connec‐ tion to Roadside Assistance can be established This chapter describes all standard, country- directly.
Page 221 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Information DANGER Contact with live components can lead to an electric shock. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Do not touch any components that are under voltage.◀ To prevent personal injury or damage to both vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐...
Page 222 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Starting the engine ported only with lifted front axle or on a load‐ platform.◀ Never use spray fluids to start the engine. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and Tow truck let it run for several minutes at an increased idle speed.
Page 223 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Towing other vehicles ▷ Make sure that the ignition is switched on; otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn Information signals, and wipers may be unavailable. ▷ Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle WARNING tilted, as the front wheels could turn.
Page 224 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance ATTENTION ▷ Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, for example, do not lift the vehicle by the tow If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐ fitting. correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc‐ cur.
Page 225 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or rope, and switch off the hazard warning system. Have the vehicle checked. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
Page 226: Care
MOBILITY Care Care Automatic car washes Vehicle features and op‐ tions Information This chapter describes all standard, country- CAUTION specific and optional features offered with the Water can penetrate in the windshield series. It also describes features that are not area due to high-pressure washers.
Page 227: Vehicle Care
Press the Start/Stop button to switch off the Vehicle care products engine. The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends In this way, the ignition remains switched using care and cleaning products from MINI. on, and two Check-Control messages are WARNING displayed. Cleansers can contain substances that are A signal sounds when you leave the vehicle dangerous and harmful to your health.
Page 228 MOBILITY Care Follow the following instructions: Make the convertible top cleaner foam up using a well saturated sponge, moving it in ▷ Clean roofliner with a microfiber cloth. circular motions. Dampen cloth lightly with water. Finish washing the vehicle in the car wash ▷...
Page 229 Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety ommends original MINI care products. belts clipped into their buckles. Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety care agents at regular intervals.
Page 230 MOBILITY Care floor mats and do not layer several floor mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐ curely fastened again after they were removed, e.g., for cleaning.◀ Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐ rior for cleaning.
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Page 233: Reference
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Page 234: Technical Data
The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, MINI CONVERTIBLE Width with mirrors inches/mm 76.1/1,932 Width without mirrors...
Page 235 1,790/812 Cargo area capacity cu ft 5.7-7.6 Canada: cargo area capacity cu ft/l 5.6-7.5/160-215 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,900/1,769 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 3,940/1,787 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16...
Page 236 REFERENCE Technical data MINI John Cooper Works Convertible Load lbs/kg 800/363 Approved front axle load Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,120/962 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 2,170/984 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,820/826 Cargo area capacity cu ft 5.7-7.6 Canada: cargo area capacity cu ft/l 5.6-7.5/160-215...
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REFERENCE Appendix Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve‐ hicle are listed here. Updates made after the editorial deadline These chapters of the printed Owner's Manual contain updates made after the editorial dead‐ line. ▷ Opening and closing: convertible top: Man‐ ually closing the convertible top, refer to page 50.
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Page 242: Everything From A To Z
Antilock Brake System, Band-aids, see First-aid Additives, oil Adjustments, seats/head re‐ Anti-slip control, see DSC Battery replacement, vehicle straints App, MINI Motorer’s Guide battery Adjustments, steering Approved axle load Battery, vehicle wheel Arrival time Being towed, see Tow-starting...
Page 243 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Bulbs and lights Chassis number, see vehicle Condition Based Service Button, Start/Stop identification number Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ Check Control Configuring driving pro‐ Checking the oil level elec‐ gram tronically Confirmation signal Children, seating position Control Display Children, transporting Control Display, settings...
Page 244 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Cruise control without dis‐ Door lock, see Remote con‐ Emergency start function, en‐ tance control, see cruise con‐ trol gine start trol Drive mode, GREEN Emergency unlocking, tail‐ Cruising range Mode gate Cup holder Drive-off assistant Emergency wheel, compact Current fuel consumption...
Page 245 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Exterior mirror, automatic Front-seat passenger airbags, Hazard warning flashers dimming feature indicator lamp Headlamp control, auto‐ Exterior mirrors FTM Flat Tire Monitor matic External start Fuel Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ External temperature dis‐ Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ ture play age fuel consumption...
Page 246 LATCH child restraint sys‐ Maintenance, service require‐ locked ments Interior mirror Launch Control Maintenance system, Interior mirror, automatic Leather, care MINI dimming feature LED bug light Make-up mirror Interior mirror, manually dim‐ LED headlights Malfunction displays, see mable LED ring, central instrument...
Page 247 Parking aid, see PDC MID - program, driving dy‐ camera Parking assistant namics Octane rating, see Recom‐ Parking brake MINI Connected, refer to Inte‐ mended fuel grade Parking lights grated Owner's Manual Odometer Parts and accessories MINI driving modes Office, refer to Integrated...
Page 248 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Post Crash — iBrake Remote control, replacing the Screwdriver Power failure battery Sealant Power windows Remote control, univer‐ Seat belts, see Safety belts Prescribed engine oil Seat heating, front types Replacement fuse Seating position for chil‐ Pressure, tire air pressure Replacing parts dren...
Page 249 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Speed limit detection, com‐ Symbols in the status field Touchpad puter Towing Speed limits, display Tow-starting Speed warning TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ Split screen Tachometer Sport displays Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ Traction control Sport displays, Head-up Dis‐ TRACTION drive mode, driving play Tail lamps...
Page 250 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Unlocking/locking with re‐ Washer nozzles, wind‐ mote control shield Unlocking, settings Washing, vehicle Updates made after the edito‐ Water on roads rial deadline Weights Upholstery care Welcome lamps during un‐ USB interface, position in vehi‐ locking Welcome lights USB port, see USB inter‐...
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