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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MINI CLUBMAN...
  • Page 2 Website : http://www.softlay.org...
  • Page 3 Cooper Congratulations on your new MINI Cooper S This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide John Cooper the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte- Works nance information.
  • Page 4 Website : http://www.softlay.org © 2008 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VIII/08 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS The fastest way to find information on a particu- lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 146. Using this Owner's Manual Notes Reporting safety defects Website : http://www.softlay.org AT A GLANCE Cockpit CONTROLS Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children safely Driving...

  • Page 6: Using This Owner's Manual

    Bear in mind that the manual may contain infor- Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in mation on accessories and equipment that you the future, remember to hand over this Owner's have not specified for your own vehicle.

  • Page 7: Service And Warranty

    Always if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk protect your skin by washing thoroughly with to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu- soap and water.<...

  • Page 8: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Website : http://www.softlay.org Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831- 1117.
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  • Page 11: At A Glance

    AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE Website : http://www.softlay.org CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE...

  • Page 12: Cockpit

    Cockpit Around the steering wheel: Controls and displays Website : http://www.softlay.org Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them High beams in and out Headlamp flasher Parking lamps Roadside parking lamps Low beams Computer Automatic headlamp control Tachometer Turn signals Instrument lighting Resetting the trip odometer...
  • Page 13 Wiper system Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine Ignition lock Buttons on steering wheel Continuing cruise control Right: Website : http://www.softlay.org Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating Left: Volume Activating/deactivating cruise control Telephone Accepting and ending a call, start- ing dialing of selected phone number and redialing if no phone...
  • Page 14 Displays Website : http://www.softlay.org Tachometer Display for > with indicator and warning lamps Position of automatic transmission Display for > Computer > > Clock Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven > Outside temperature > Odometer and trip odometer >...
  • Page 15 Indicator and warning lamps The concept Website : http://www.softlay.org Indicator and warning lamps can light up in various combinations and colors in indicator area 1 or 2. Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
  • Page 16 Around the center console Website : http://www.softlay.org...
  • Page 17 Microphone for voice command system Maximum cooling and for telephone in hands-free mode Indicator/warning lamp for front passen- Cooling function 73, ger airbags Reading lamps Defrosting windows Color of ambient lighting Rear window defroster 73, Glass sunroof, electric Windshield heating Website : http://www.softlay.org Interior lamps Air flow rate 73,...
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  • Page 19 AT A GLANCE Website : http://www.softlay.org CONTROLS CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE...

  • Page 20: Opening And Closing

    In vehicles equipped with convenient access The concept the remote control contains a replaceable bat- The functions of your MINI can be set individu- tery, page 27. ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these If more than one remote control is used, the set-...

  • Page 21: Central Locking System

    > Settings for the displays on the onboard The anti-theft system is also operated at the monitor, in the speedometer and in the same time. It prevents the doors from being tachometer. unlocked using the lock buttons or door han- dles.
  • Page 22 Switch on the ignition, refer to page 38. Briefly press the button to select: > Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis- Press the button once to unlock played. only the driver's door and the fuel filler door.
  • Page 23 Unlocking the splitdoor Briefly press the button repeatedly until the symbol and "SET" are displayed. Press the button. When it is opened, the splitdoor swings upward and outward to the rear. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do not place the key down in the cargo bay.

  • Page 24: From Inside

    Opening and closing: Using the door lock from inside You can set which parts of the car are unlocked, Website : http://www.softlay.org page 19. When there is no alarm system or conve- The switch locks or unlocks the doors and split- nient access , only the driver's door is door when the doors are closed, but the anti-...
  • Page 25 Switch on the ignition, refer to page 38. locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis- > played. The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.

  • Page 26: Alarm System

    > Only drive with the splitdoor fully closed, otherwise The car's inclination changes, for instance if the tail lamps will be obscured and driving safety an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the will be compromised.< wheels or to raise it prior to towing away >...
  • Page 27 > If pets are to remain inside the car Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector > Press the button on the remote con- trol twice in succession. > Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated key. LEDs flash in short succession for approx.
  • Page 28 Comparison to standard remote controls Windows and glass sunroof, electric* In general, there is no difference between using If the engine is switched off, you can still operate convenient access or pressing the buttons on the windows and glass sunroof so long as a door the remote control to carry out the functions or the splitdoor has not been opened.
  • Page 29 Insert the new battery with the plus side fac- ing up. Roller sun blind Press the cover on to close. The roller sun blind can be opened and closed Take the old battery to a battery collection independently of the glass sunroof. point or to your MINI Dealer.<...
  • Page 30 The manufacturer of Take the key with you when you leave the your MINI recommends that you have this work car, otherwise children could operate the done by your MINI Dealer.

  • Page 31: Adjustments

    Adjustments Sitting safely Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri- risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. bution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con- Adjust the head restraint in such a way junction with the safety belts, the head restraints that its center is at approx.
  • Page 32 Backrest On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan- ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor- mally provided by the belt.<...

  • Page 33: Height Adjustment

    Height adjustment Pull up the lever on the seat backrest, arrow 1. To raise: pull up. Website : http://www.softlay.org The backrest folds forward. To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down. Move the seat forward by pushing on the backrest, arrow 2.

  • Page 34: Seat Heating

    Have this work carried out wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the only by a MINI Dealer or by a workshop that has safety belt as an additional safety device, but specially trained personnel working in accor- they do not represent a substitute.
  • Page 35 Mirrors Interior rearview mirror Exterior mirrors The front passenger's mirror is more con- vex than the driver's mirror. The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis of what you see in the mirror; otherwise there is an increased risk of an acci- dent.<...

  • Page 36: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion, otherwise there is a risk of accident due to an unexpected move- ment.< Website : http://www.softlay.org Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred distance and angle to suit your seated posi- tion.

  • Page 37: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely The right place for Child-restraint systems, children installation Do not leave children unattended in the Observe the child-restraint system manu- vehicle, otherwise they could endanger facturer's instructions when selecting, themselves and/or other persons by opening the installing and using child-restraint systems. Other- doors, for example.<...
  • Page 38 Before installing the child's seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child-restraint fixing system. By way of example, the illustration shows the cargo bay in the MINI. There are two additional anchors for child- restraint systems with tether straps, arrows.
  • Page 39 Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise the strap will not properly secure the child- restraint system in the event of an accident.< Push the head restraint upward.

  • Page 40: Driving

    Driving Ignition lock Start/stop button Inserting the key into the ignition lock Website : http://www.softlay.org Press the start/stop button to switch radio readi- ness or the ignition on and off. Do not depress Insert the key all the way into the ignition lock. the brake or clutch while doing so.
  • Page 41 Radio readiness and ignition off Manual transmission All indicator and warning lamps in the displays Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with conve- go out. nient access, refer to page 25. The ignition automatically turns off when the Depress the brake. driver's door is opened.

  • Page 42: Parking Brake

    Parking brake Reverse gear Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The parking brake is primarily intended to pre- When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it slight resistance has to be overcome. brakes the rear wheels.
  • Page 43 Changing selector lever positions Kick-down > The selector lever can only be moved out of Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum position P if the ignition is switched on or the performance. engine is running: interlock. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full- throttle resistance point.
  • Page 44 Turn signals/ If you do not shift gears with the shift paddles or accelerate for a certain amount of time, the headlamp flasher transmission automatically returns to D, auto- matic drive. Website : http://www.softlay.org Turn signal indicator Headlamp flasher > Pull one of the shift paddles.

  • Page 45: Wiper System

    Wiper system Press and hold the button until the display changes. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the symbol and "SET" are displayed. Website : http://www.softlay.org Switching on wipers Switching off wipers or brief wipe Activating/deactivating intermittent mode Press and hold the button until the display or rain sensor changes.
  • Page 46 Deactivate the rain sensor before entering Press and hold the button until the display an automatic car wash. Failure to do so changes. could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.< Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain sensor Switch on the ignition, refer to page 38. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO"...

  • Page 47: Cruise Control

    Window washer nozzles Washer fluid reservoir The window washer nozzles are heated auto- Only refill washer fluid that contains anti- matically while the engine is running or the freeze when the engine is cool, to avoid ignition is switched on. contact with hot engine parts.
  • Page 48 Activating Increasing speed Press button 3 repeatedly until the desired speed is reached. Every time you press the but- ton, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph or 2 km/h. Accelerating using the button Press and hold button 3. The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal.
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  • Page 50: Everything Under Control

    Everything under control Odometer, outside Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until the current speed appears temperature display, in the lower display. clock Wait for the speed display to automatically move to the upper display. The outside temperature then appears in the lower display.

  • Page 51: Fuel Gauge

    The following items of information are displayed example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly. in the order listed: > Cruising range MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S > Average fuel consumption Approx. 13.2 US gallons/50 liters. > Current fuel consumption >...

  • Page 52: Settings And Information

    Current fuel consumption Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until the current speed appears Displays the current fuel consumption to allow in the lower display. you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with minimum Wait for the speed display to automatically exhaust emissions.
  • Page 53 Button for: Adjusting settings > > Selecting display Confirmation signals when locking and unlocking the vehicle > Setting values > Response during unlocking > Confirming selected display or set values procedure > Calling up computer information > Automatic locking Calling up Check Control >...
  • Page 54 Switch on the ignition, refer to page 38. Press and hold the button until the display changes. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed. Press the button briefly to change the for- mat or unit of measure. Press and hold the button until the display changes.

  • Page 55: Service Requirements

    The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by your Press and hold the button until the display MINI Dealer.< changes. Briefly press the button to display the indi- vidual service items, refer to the following...
  • Page 56 Front brakes Exit display Rear brakes Next setting or item of information Vehicle check More information on the MINI Maintenance Sys- tem can be found on page 109. Clock Press and hold the button until the display changes. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the Setting the time symbol and "SET"...

  • Page 57: Check Control

    Check Control Wait for the display to change to minutes. Press the button to set the minutes. The concept Wait for the display to change. The settings are stored. The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys- tems monitored.
  • Page 58 Other Check Control messages are automatically Press the button repeatedly until the display hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but remain shows the corresponding symbol and stored. "CHECK INFO". Website : http://www.softlay.org This symbol indicates that Check Control Hold the button down. messages have been stored.

  • Page 59: Technology For Driving Comfort And Safety

    If the distance to the nearest Your MINI has a number of systems that help to object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse continuous tone sounds.
  • Page 60 Antilock Brake System ABS > Cornering Brake Control CBC > ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak- Hill Start Assist ing. Safe steering response is maintained even Deactivating DSC during full braking. Active safety is thus increased. Braking safely, refer to page 85. Among others, ABS includes the following func- tions: >...
  • Page 61 Hill Start Assist aids you in comfortably driving off on inclines. It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this. Hold the MINI with the brake. Deactivating DTC Release the brake and immediately drive Press the button again: the DSC indicator lamps off.

  • Page 62: Sport Button

    Sport button* Each time you correct the pressure in a tire, or change a wheel or tire, the system Pressing the button causes your MINI to respond must be reinitialized.< even more sportily. System limitations > Engine responds more spontaneously to movements of the accelerator.
  • Page 63 Determine which tire is damaged. soon as possible. Otherwise, sections of the tire may come loose and cause accidents. Do not If this cannot be determined, contact continue driving and contact your MINI Dealer.< your MINI Dealer.< Repair the flat tire, refer to page 119, or Malfunction change the damaged tire, refer to page 121.

  • Page 64: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Tire Pressure Monitor Using the button in the turn indicator lever TPM* Start the engine, but do not start driving. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed. The concept TPM checks the inflation pressures of the four mounted tires.
  • Page 65 Otherwise, sections of the tire sidewall, refer to the Owner's Manual for Ve- may come loose and cause accidents. Do not hicle.< continue driving and contact your MINI Dealer.< Normal tires Malfunction Determine which tire is damaged.
  • Page 66 Message for unsuccessful system reset The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys- Both warning lamps come on in yellow. tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash The system is not reset after a tire has for approximately one minute and then remain been changed, for example.
  • Page 67 The relevant side airbag bag generators executed only by a MINI Dealer supports the side upper body area. The head air or a workshop that works according to repair bag supports the head.
  • Page 68 MINI. Operational readiness of airbag system Do not place any items under the seat which could press against the seat from below.

  • Page 69: Lamps

    Lamps Parking lamps/low beams Automatic headlamp control* When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend- ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
  • Page 70 Setting the duration or deactivating the Briefly press the button to select: function > Switch on the ignition, refer to page 38. The function is deactivated. > Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis- Select the corresponding duration, e.g.
  • Page 71 High beams/roadside Briefly press the button repeatedly until the symbol and "SET" are displayed. parking lamps Website : http://www.softlay.org Press and hold the button until the display Turn signal indicators/roadside parking changes. lamps Briefly press the button repeatedly until the Switching on high beams display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.

  • Page 72: Fog Lamps

    Fog lamps* Increasing brightness Press and hold the button until the desired brightness is reached. Reducing brightness Press the button briefly. The brightness decreases every time the button is pressed briefly. Interior lamps Fog lamps Website : http://www.softlay.org The interior lamps, the footwell lamps and the Rear fog lamp cargo bay lamp are controlled automatically.
  • Page 73 Ambient lighting* The color of the ambient lighting can be Website : http://www.softlay.org changed. > Press the switch forward. The color changes in stages, ultimately to orange. > Press the switch toward the rear. The color changes in stages, ultimately to blue.

  • Page 74: Climate

    Climate Website : http://www.softlay.org Equipment versions Depending on your vehicle's equipment, your MINI contains an air conditioner or an automatic climate control Air conditioner Automatic climate control Air vents Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows Air to the upper body area...

  • Page 75: Air Conditioner

    Air conditioner Website : http://www.softlay.org Air flow rate Rear window defroster Cooling function Air distribution Recirculated-air mode Windshield heating Temperature Air flow rate rior of the car temporarily. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. Adjust the air flow rate. The higher the rate, the more effective the heating or If condensation starts to form on the cooling will be.

  • Page 76: Automatic Climate Control

    Set air flow rate to the maximum level. The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The Set air distribution to position microfilter is changed by your MINI Dealer dur- Condensation is removed from the windows ing routine maintenance work. more quickly when the cooling function also activated.

  • Page 77: Maximum Cooling

    Switching the system on/off air quality inside the car will deteriorate contin- uously.< Reduce the air flow by pressing the – button repeatedly until the system is switched off. All Maximum cooling indicators go out. At outside temperatures above Press the AUTO button to switch the automatic 32 7/0 6 and when the engine is climate control back on.
  • Page 78 The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional pro- tection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your MINI Dealer replaces this com- bined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance. You can call up further information in the service...

  • Page 79: Practical Interior Accessories

    15 sec- For additional information, please contact your onds, alter the distance. MINI Dealer or call: 1-800-355-3515. To program other original hand-held trans- You can also obtain information on the Internet at: mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.

  • Page 80: Glove Compartment

    The corresponding memory button 1 is now The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter. hand-held transmitter. You can operate the system with the engine Clearing stored programs running or with the ignition switched on.

  • Page 81: Center Armrest

    Apple iPod. For additional information, contact your MINI Dealer or visit the Internet at www.MINI.com To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud- speaker system, connect the iPod to ports 1 and 2.

  • Page 82: Storage Compartments

    USB device Opening To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loudspeaker Briefly press the bottom edge of the cover. system, connect the USB device to port 2. Closing Notes Push the cover back into its original position. Do not expose the audio device to To prevent injury in the event of an acci- extreme environmental conditions, e.g.
  • Page 83 There are two additional cup holders in the arm In your MINI, you can use electrical devices such rests in the rear. as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets is available.
  • Page 84 Website : http://www.softlay.org...

  • Page 85: Driving Tips

    AT A GLANCE Website : http://www.softlay.org CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE...

  • Page 86: Things To Remember When Driving

    Things to remember when driving Break-in period Following part replacement The same break-in procedures should be Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to observed if any of the components mentioned each other. Please follow the instructions below above have to be renewed in the course of the in order to achieve the optimal service life and vehicle's operating life.

  • Page 87: Driving Through Water

    Braking safely brake applications are less frequent, there is an Your MINI is equipped with ABS. If you are in a increased tendency for corrosion to form on situation which requires full braking, it is best to rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the brake using maximum brake pressure.

  • Page 88: Cargo Loading

    The luggage compartment cover can be locked in intermediate positions 1 to 3. By way of example, the illustration shows the cargo compartment in the MINI. Pull the lever. Fold rear seat backrests forward. When folding the backrest back up, make...

  • Page 89: Partition Net

    Behind the front seats By way of example, the illustration shows the cargo compartment in the MINI. Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to Website : http://www.softlay.org Expanding the cargo bay. Pull the lever, arrow 1, and fold the rear seat backrest forward.
  • Page 90 Determining cargo limit Load Locate the following statement on your The permissible load is the sum of the occu- Website : http://www.softlay.org vehicle's placard pants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less The combined weight of occupants cargo/luggage can be transported.

  • Page 91: Saving Fuel

    A special rack system is available as an option for your MINI. Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you. Comply with the installation instruc- tions supplied with the rack system.
  • Page 92 The man- ufacturer of your MINI recommends having the Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle serviced by a MINI Dealer. Also note the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right MINI Maintenance System, page 109.
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  • Page 95: Mobility

    AT A GLANCE Website : http://www.softlay.org CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY MOBILITY REFERENCE...

  • Page 96: Refueling

    Do not pinch the band attached to the cap, otherwise the cap cannot be closed MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S properly and fuel vapors can escape. A message will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or miss- Approx.

  • Page 97: Fuel Specifications

    Fuel specifications Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this would cause damage to the catalytic con- verter. Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing 85% ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise the engine and fuel supply system will be damaged.<...

  • Page 98: Wheels And Tires

    Information for your safety MINI. Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise It is not merely the tires' service life, but also you.< driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving...
  • Page 99 Tire inflation pressures for driving above 100 mph or 160 km/h In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph or 160 km/h, adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres- sures listed on the following pages in the col- umns for traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or 160 km/h.
  • Page 100 MINI Cooper Clubman tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / Speeds including those exceeding 160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
  • Page 101 MINI Cooper S Clubman tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / Speeds including those exceeding 160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
  • Page 102 MINI John Cooper Works Clubman tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / Speeds including those exceeding 160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.

  • Page 103: Tire Coding

    Tire coding under controlled conditions on a specified gov- ernment test course. For example, a tire graded Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire 150 would wear one and one-half (1γ) times as makes it easier to identify and choose the right well on the government course as a tire graded tires.

  • Page 104: Tire Condition

    Tread depth checked. To do so, drive carefully to the nearest MINI Dealer or tire shop that works according to The tread depth should not drop below 1/8 in/ MINI repair procedures with correspondingly 3 mm, although, for example, European legisla- trained personnel.

  • Page 105: New Wheels And Tires

    Your MINI Dealer will be glad to inform you about the correct wheel and tire combination for your vehicle. Website : http://www.softlay.org...

  • Page 106: Snow Chains

    Con- that no space-saver spare tire is available in the tact your MINI Dealer for more details. event of a flat. Your MINI Dealer will be glad to Only attach snow chains in pairs to the front advise you.

  • Page 107: Under The Bonnet

    If you are not familiar with the regulations to be observed, have the necessary work on your vehicle carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer.

  • Page 108: Engine Oil

    Important parts of the engine compartment Website : http://www.softlay.org Battery, under the cover Coolant expansion tank Engine oil dipstick Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp and window washer system Engine oil filler neck Engine compartment fuse box Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions.
  • Page 109 Oil change Coolant consists of half water and half additive. Have the oil changed only by a MINI Dealer or a Not all commercially available additives are suit- workshop that has specially trained personnel able for your MINI. Your MINI Dealer knows...
  • Page 110 If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. Turn the cap until there is an audible click. Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi- nated as soon as possible. Website : http://www.softlay.org...

  • Page 111: Maintenance

    MINI Dealer. costs. Take the time to ensure that these service pro- If and when you come to sell your MINI, a com- cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi- prehensive record of servicing will prove a signif- cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet icant benefit.
  • Page 112 Website : http://www.softlay.org engine. If this happens, reduce your speed and visit the nearest MINI Dealer as soon as possible. Severe misfiring can quickly lead to serious dam- age of emissions-related components, espe- cially the catalytic converter.

  • Page 113: Care

    Before driving into the car wash, check if the sys- and care for your vehicle. tem is suitable for your MINI. Observe the fol- MINI Service would be pleased to advise you on Website : http://www.softlay.org...
  • Page 114 Observe local regulations regarding wash- The manufacturer of the MINI recommends ing vehicles by hand.< repairing paint damage professionally according to factory specifications with original MINI Headlamps paints.
  • Page 115 Only clean decorative strips with moist cloths. The leather processed by the manufac- Wipe dry with a soft cloth. turer of your MINI is a high-quality natural product. Light variations in the grain is one of Safety belts the typical properties of natural leather.<...

  • Page 116: Vehicle Storage

    Do not use cleaning CDs as this could damage parts of the drive.< Vehicle storage If you are not going to drive your car for more than three months, please ask for advice from your MINI dealer or a workshop that works according to MINI manufacturer specifications.

  • Page 117: Replacing Components

    Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution to vehicle safety. They should, therefore, be handled carefully. The manufacturer of your MINI recommends having your MINI Dealer per- form any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here.
  • Page 118 Have any work on the xenon lamp system, and remove it, arrow 2. including bulb replacement, carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor- dance with the specifications of the MINI manu- facturer.
  • Page 119 Push on the catch, arrow 1, and unplug the Remove the inside cover. connector, arrow 2. To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise. Website : http://www.softlay.org To insert the new bulb and replace the Screw out the bulb counterclockwise. cover, proceed in reverse order. Turn signal indicators, parking lamps, roadside parking lamps and fog lamps Accessing the lamps via the wheel well...
  • Page 120 Replacing a fog lamp bulb Tail lamps H8 bulb, 35 watts Turn in the wheel. Remove cover 2. To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise. Screw out the lower bulb counterclockwise. Brake lamp/tail lamp Website : http://www.softlay.org 21 watt/5 watt bulb, W 5 W Turn signal lamp 21 watt bulb, P 21 W Rear fog lamp...

  • Page 121: Repairing A Flat Tire

    Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels approx. 1/8 in/4 mm or more. Contact the near- are in the straight-ahead position and engage est MINI Dealer if the tire cannot be made driv- the steering wheel lock. Engage the parking able with the MINI Mobility System.<...
  • Page 122 If an air pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa still can- package with the filling hose. not be reached, the tire is too severely dam- Remember that the liquid canister must be aged. Please contact the nearest MINI Dealer.< replaced every four years if the equipment has not been used.<...

  • Page 123: Changing Wheels

    Replace the defective tire as soon as possible Hub cover remover and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal- anced. Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver Have the MINI Mobility System refilled. Torx insert bit for screwdriver Towing eye Tire change set The onboard tool kit includes a pouch with a...
  • Page 124 Driving with the space-saver spare tire Jacking up the vehicle Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Changes may occur in vehicle handling such as lower track sta- bility during braking, longer braking distances and changes in self-steering properties when close to the handling limit.

  • Page 125: Vehicle Battery

    Ampere rating. To do this could cause a fire in Battery care the vehicle resulting from a circuit overload. Have the fuse changed only by a MINI Dealer or The battery is 100% maintenance-free, the a workshop that has specially trained personnel...
  • Page 126 In the vehicle interior On the right side of the footwell. Website : http://www.softlay.org Opening the cover Press out at the recess.

  • Page 127: Giving And Receiving Assistance

    Roadside Assistance Jump starting The Roadside Assistance service is there to assist If the car's own battery is flat, your MINI's engine you around the clock in the event of a breakdown, can be started by connecting two jumper cables including on weekends and public holidays.
  • Page 128 Website : http://www.softlay.org the assisting vehicle. The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried Body ground in MINI: in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the MINI. It is stored in the onboard tool kit in the cargo bay underneath the cover on the right-hand side, page 115.
  • Page 129 Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend- ing on local regulations. Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position. Have the MINI transported with a tow truck with Automatic transmission a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed. Tow vehicles with automatic transmission...
  • Page 130 Tow-starting Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi- ble; instead, jump-start the engine, page 125. Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be tow- started at all. Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply with local regulations.

  • Page 131: Indicator And Warning Lamps

    Indicator and warning lamps Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- ious combinations and colors in indicator area 1 or 2. See the table for information on causes and how to react. Note whether a lamp comes on alone or in combination with another.
  • Page 132 Cause What to do Lights up briefly: Approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 l of fuel remain in the tank Remains on: Cruising range is no more than 50 km, page Engine refuses to start Depress the brake or clutch in order to Website : http://www.softlay.org start the engine, page 38.
  • Page 133 Lights up in red: Engine malfunction Stop the car and switch off the engine. You cannot continue your journey. Contact your MINI Dealer. Lights up in yellow: Full engine power no longer available You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution.
  • Page 134 Do not open the bonnet, otherwise there would be a risk of injury by scald- ing. Contact your MINI Dealer. Lights up in yellow: Engine too hot Continue driving at more moderate speed so that the engine can cool down.
  • Page 135 Have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay. Indication in Canadian models Brake pads worn Have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay. Indication in US models Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your MINI Dealer.
  • Page 136 Cause What to do Indication in Canadian models Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your MINI Dealer. Indication in Canadian models Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey. Con- Website : http://www.softlay.org tact your MINI Dealer.
  • Page 137 Cause What to do The Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Driving stability limited during accelera- Dynamic Traction Control DTC have tion and cornering. failed. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
  • Page 138 Cause What to do Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor Light up in yellow and red: Carefully bring the car to a stop. > Tire damage Observe the information starting on page 60. Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, page 60. > Flat Tire Monitor not initialized Website : http://www.softlay.org Light up in yellow: Flat Tire Monitor failed.
  • Page 139 Cause What to do Lights up in red: > Transmission limp-home pro- You can continue your journey, but gram active with restricted range moderate your speed and exercise due of gears, possibly with reduced caution. Have the system checked with- acceleration out delay.
  • Page 140 Have the headlamp beam throw system failed adjustment system checked. Coolant level too low Add coolant immediately, page 107. Engine oil pressure too low Stop immediately and switch off the engine. You cannot continue your jour- ney. Contact your MINI Dealer.
  • Page 141 Cause What to do Lights up in red: Service appointment overdue Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, page 53. Lights up in yellow: Service due Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, page 53. No service due Website : http://www.softlay.org Set speed limit exceeded Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date, page 54.
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  • Page 143: Reference

    AT A GLANCE Website : http://www.softlay.org CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE REFERENCE...

  • Page 144: Technical Data

    Technical data In the technical data, only the values that differ from the MINI Cooper S Clubman are shown for the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman. Engine data Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Website : http://www.softlay.org Displacement cu in/ 97.5/...
  • Page 145 Dimensions Website : http://www.softlay.org All dimensions are in mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 36 ft in/11.0 m. Figures following the semicolons: Values that differ for the MINI Cooper S.
  • Page 146 Weights MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras > Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,723/1,235 2,855/1,295 > Automatic transmission lbs/kg 2,800/1,270 2,900/1,315 Approved gross weight Website : http://www.softlay.org > Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,539/1,605 3,671/1,665 >...
  • Page 147 Website : http://www.softlay.org...
  • Page 148 Armrest, refer to Center Backup lamps – manual armrest – replacing bulb Air flow rate 73, Arrival time – replacing bulbs in MINI – air conditioning system – computer Clubman – automatic climate control Ashtray Band-aids, refer to First aid –...
  • Page 149 – MINI Maintenance – capacity – washer fluid System Cargo area partition net, refer Clock – parking brake to Partition net in MINI – 12h/24h mode Clubman – service requirements – setting time Brakes, refer to Braking Cargo bay Closing safely –...
  • Page 150 Configuring settings, refer to DBC Dynamic Brake Control, Doors, manual operation Personal Profile refer to Brake assist DOT Quality Grades Confirmation signals for Deactivating front passenger Double doors, refer to vehicle locking/unlocking airbags Splitdoor Connecting vacuum cleaner, Deadlocking, refer to Drinks holders, refer to Cup refer to Connecting electrical Locking...
  • Page 151 Service Fine wood, care Fuses requirements First aid pouch – MINI Maintenance Fixture for remote control, System refer to Ignition lock Engine oil level, checking Flash when locking/ Garage door opener, refer to Engine output, refer to Engine...
  • Page 152 Glass sunroof, electric Hill Start Assist Interior lamps – convenient operation 20, Hills – remote control – opening, closing Holders for cups Interior rearview mirror – raising Homepage – automatic dimming – remote control Horn feature Hot exhaust system Interlock Glove compartment Grills, refer to Air vents Hydroplaning...
  • Page 153 Level load floor Malfunction warnings, refer to Modifications, technical, refer to For your own safety License plate lamp Check Control – replacing bulbs in MINI Manual air distribution Monitoring system for tire Clubman Manual mode pressures, refer to Flat Tire Light switch –...
  • Page 154 Steptronic bulb Rear doors, refer to – manual transmission Parking lamps/low beams Splitdoor Roadside Assistance Partition net in MINI Rear double doors, refer to Roadside parking lamps Clubman Splitdoor – replacing bulb Parts and accessories, refer to Rear fog lamp...
  • Page 155 Service requirement display, Speed refer to Condition Based – with winter tires Safety belts Service CBS Speed control, refer to Cruise – damage Service requirements control – indicator lamp Settings Speedometer – reminder – clock, 12h/24h mode Split rear seat backrest, refer to –...
  • Page 156 – methods – replacing bulb Tire inflation pressure Tow-starting Tail lamps – loss TPM, refer to Tire Pressure – replacing bulbs in MINI – space-saver spare tire Monitor Clubman Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Track width, refer to Tailgate – limitations of system Dimension –...
  • Page 157 Washer fluid Work in the engine compartment – capacity of reservoir Uniform Tire Quality Grading Washer fluid reservoir Wrench/screwdriver, refer to UTQR Waste tray, refer to Ashtray Onboard tool kit Units Water on roads, refer to – average fuel consumption Driving through water –...
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