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  • Page 1 LINK: CONTENT & A-Z OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI HARDTOP 2 DOOR / 4 DOOR. Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...
  • Page 2 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...
  • 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 contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your MINI.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTES Information..........................QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI at a glance......................AT A GLANCE Cockpit............................ Central Information Display (CID)..................42 Voice activation system....................General settings........................Owner's Manual media.......................66 CONTROLS Opening and closing......................Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel................. Transporting children safely....................
  • Page 5 Navigation, Entertainment and Communication can be called up via the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle. DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving................Saving fuel...........................231 MOBILITY Refueling..........................240 Fuel............................Wheels and tires........................244 Engine compartment......................267 Engine oil..........................270 Coolant..........................274 Maintenance........................Replacing components....................Breakdown assistance..................... Care............................297 REFERENCE Technical data........................
  • Page 6 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...
  • Page 7 NOTES Information ....................Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 8: Notes

    Measures that can be taken to help protect the environment. Internet The Owner's Manual and general Informa- tion about MINI, for example on technology, Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 9: Basic Information

    Manual also describes and illustrates fea- Manufacturer tures and functions that are not available in a vehicle, for example because of the se- The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayeri- lected optional features or the country-spe- sche Motoren Werke Aktionengesellschaft, cific version.

  • Page 10: Intended Use

    The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- cle: mends that you entrust corresponding pro- – Owner's Manual. cedures to a MINI dealer’s service center. If – Information on the vehicle. Do not re- you choose to use another service facility, move stickers.

  • Page 11: Service And Warranty

    New Vehicle Limited Warranty. your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to Specifications for required maintenance www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-ve- measures: hicle. – MINI Maintenance system. Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...
  • Page 12 Such damage is not covered by the MINI New Vehicle Lim- The processed data is only processed in the ited Warranty. vehicle itself and generally volatile. The data is not stored beyond the operating pe- riod.

  • Page 13: The Vehicle

    Information NOTES ity assurance measures, this technical infor- This includes the following depending on mation can be read out from the vehicle to- the respective equipment: gether with the vehicle identification – Multimedia data such as music, films or number. photos for playback in an integrated A dealer’s service center or another quali- multimedia system.

  • Page 14: Event Data Recorder Edr

    NOTES Information settings depends on the respective app and of the relevant provider and subject to their the operating system of the mobile device. data privacy conditions and terms of use. The vehicle manufacturer has no influence Services on the content exchanged during this proc- ess.

  • Page 15: Vehicle Identification Number

    National Highway Traffic Safety The vehicle identification number can be Administration NHTSA, in addition to noti- found in the engine compartment, on the fying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box right-hand side of the vehicle. 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
  • Page 16 NOTES Information other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about mo- tor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety.
  • Page 17 Information NOTES Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...
  • Page 18 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 19: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI at a glance ................Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 20: Your Mini At A Glance

    QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI at a glance Your MINI at a glance Opening and closing Buttons for the central locking system Buttons on the remote control Overview 1 Unlocking Buttons for the central locking system. 2 Locking 3 Unlocking the tailgate...
  • Page 21 Your MINI at a glance QUICK REFERENCE All you need to do is to have the remote Unlocking the tailgate control with you, such as in your pants pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the re- mote control when it is in close proximity or in the car's interior.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Head Restraint

    QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI at a glance Adjusting the head restraint Adjusting the steering wheel Height In four directions – To raise: push the head restraint up. Fold the lever down. – To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and Move the steering wheel to the prefer- push the head restraint down.
  • Page 23 Your MINI at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Displays and control elements In the vicinity of the steering wheel 1 Power windows 2 Exterior mirrors For 5-door models: 1 Low beams, fog lights 2 High beams, headlight flasher, turn sig- 3 Instrument cluster...
  • Page 24 QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI at a glance Central Information Display (CID) Voice activation Concept Using the voice activation system The Central Information Display (CID) com- Activating the voice activation system bines the functions of a multitude of switches. These functions can be operated Press the button on the steering via the Controller or touchscreen.
  • Page 25 Your MINI at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Driving Manual transmission: switching off With the vehicle at a standstill, press the Start/Stop button. Starting and stopping the engine Shift into first gear or reverse. Ignition on/off Set the parking brake. –...

  • Page 26: Manual Mode

    QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI at a glance Reverse gear Steptronic transmission, Sport and manual mode Select only when the vehicle is stationary. To overcome the resistance push the gear- shift lever dynamically to the left and en- gage reverse gear with a forward shifting movement.
  • Page 27 Your MINI at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Turn signal Lights and lighting Light functions Symbol Function Front fog lights. Automatic headlight control. – On: press the lever past the resistance Lights off. point. Daytime running lights. – Off: lightly tap the lever to the resist- ance point.
  • Page 28 QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI at a glance – Rain sensor: position 1. Set interval or sensitivity of the rain sensor – Normal wiper speed: position 2. – Fast wiper speed: position 3. Brief wipe and switching off Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.

  • Page 29: Climate Control

    Your MINI at a glance QUICK REFERENCE – Normal wiper speed: tap up once. Set interval or sensitivity of the rain sensor – Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once beyond the resistance point. Brief wipe and switching off Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
  • Page 30 QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI at a glance Button Function Button Function Control the air flow, manual. Defrost and defog the win- dows. Windshield defroster. Rear window defroster. Control the manual air dis- tribution. Infotainment Windshield defroster. Radio Control elements Automatic climate control...

  • Page 31: Using The Phone

    Your MINI at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Entering the address To perform additional steps on the mo- bile phone, refer to the mobile phone The address can be entered in any order. owner's manual: e.g., search for or con- Example: entering the address via the town/...
  • Page 32 QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI at a glance Dialing a number Pairing iPhone with CarPlay Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle. "Communication" Select CarPlay as the function: "Dial number" "Apple CarPlay" Select the numbers individually. The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and Select the symbol.

  • Page 33: Wheels And Tires

    Your MINI at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Wheels and tires Electronic oil measurement Tire inflation pressure specifications Requirements A current measured value is available after approx. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter trip, the status of the last, suffi- ciently long trip is displayed.

  • Page 34: Hazard Warning Flashers

    This service can be reached around the clock in many countries. "MINI Connected" "MINI Assist" "MINI Roadside Assistance" The contact to the MINI Roadside Assis- tance is established. A telephone number is displayed, if needed. Select to dial the telephone number on a connected mobile phone.
  • Page 35 Your MINI at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...
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  • Page 37: At A Glance

    AT A GLANCE Cockpit ......................Central Information Display (CID) ............Voice activation system ................. General settings ..................Owner's Manual media ................Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 38: Cockpit

    AT A GLANCE Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these This chapter describes all standard, country- functions and systems, the applicable laws specific and optional features offered with and regulations must be observed.
  • Page 39 Cockpit AT A GLANCE Automatic headlight con- Roadside parking lights trol Cornering light Onboard Computer High-beam Assistant Instrument lighting 7 Instrument cluster 8 Steering column stalk, right 5 Steering wheel buttons, left Windshield wipers Camera-based cruise control on/off Rain sensor Cruise control on/off Cleaning windows Cruise control: store speed...
  • Page 40 In the vicinity of the center console Hazard warning system Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/ Intelligent Safety DSC Dynamic Stability Control 2 Control Display MINI Driving Modes switch 3 Radio/Multimedia 4 Glove compartment 7 Steptronic transmission selector 5 Climate control lever...
  • Page 41 Cockpit AT A GLANCE In the vicinity of the roofliner Emergency Request, Ambient light Indicator light, front-seat pas- Panoramic glass sunroof senger airbag Reading lights Interior lights Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 42: Central Information Display (Cid)

    AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID) Central Information Display (CID) Vehicle features and options Input and display Letters and numbers This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with Depending on the menu, you can switch be- the series.
  • Page 43 Central Information Display (CID) AT A GLANCE Function is activated. Entertainment Function is deactivated. Symbol Meaning Status information Bluetooth audio. USB audio interface. General information Mobile phone audio interface. The status field can be found in the upper area of the Control Display. Status informa- tion is displayed in the form of symbols.
  • Page 44 AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID) Selecting the display Control Display The display can be selected in menus, General information where the split screen is supported. To clean the Control Display, follow the care Move the Controller to the right until instructions, refer to page 301.
  • Page 45 Central Information Display (CID) AT A GLANCE Controller with navigation system Buttons on the Controller Button Function General information The buttons can be used to open the menus Press once: call up main menu. directly. The Controller can be used to se- lect menu items and enter the settings.
  • Page 46 AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID) Button Function Open the previous display. Open the Options menu. Operating with the Controller – Press. Opening the main menu Press the button. – Move in two directions. The main menu is displayed. All Central Information Display (CID) func- tions can be called up via the main menu.
  • Page 47 "Save station". The first entry of the selected letter is displayed. Changing settings Settings, such as brightness, can be entered. Operating via touchscreen "My MINI" "System settings" General information "Displays" The Control Display is equipped with a touchscreen. "Control display"...
  • Page 48 Tap on symbol. any objects. Changing settings Opening the main menu Settings such as brightness can be changed Tap on symbol. via the touchscreen. "My MINI" "System settings" "Displays" "Control display" "Brightness at night" To create the desired setting: –...
  • Page 49 Display (CID) can be operated using the touchpad on the Controller: Using the map The map in the navigation system can be Selecting functions moved via the touchpad. "My MINI" Function Operation "System settings" Move map. Swipe in the appropriate "Touchpad"...
  • Page 50 AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID) Running a function Press button. The function will work immediately. This means, for instance that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected. Displaying the key assignment Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves or use objects.

  • Page 51: Voice Activation System

    Voice activation system AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Vehicle features and options Functional requirements This chapter describes all standard, country- Via the Control Display, set a language that specific and optional features offered with is also supported by the voice activation the series.
  • Page 52 The following is displayed in the top area of The short version of the voice dialog plays the Control Display: back short messages in abbreviated form. – Some possible commands for the current "My MINI" menu. "System settings" – Some possible commands from other menus.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Volume

    – The volume is stored for the profile cur- tion and stored locally there. rently used. "My MINI" "System settings" Information on Emergency "Language" Requests "Server speech recognition" Do not use the voice activation system to Speaking during voice output initiate an Emergency Request.

  • Page 54: General Settings

    Setting the time versions. This also applies to safety-related Via the Central Information Display (CID): functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws "My MINI" and regulations must be observed. "System settings" "Date and time" Language "Time:"...
  • Page 55 Press the Controller. If vehicle location has been activated, the current vehicle position can be displayed in Make the settings for the month and the MINI Connected app. year. Activating/deactivating Setting the date format Via the Central Information Display (CID): Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI"...
  • Page 56 Control Display Messages Brightness Concept Via the Central Information Display (CID): The menu centrally displays all messages ar- riving in the vehicle in list form. "My MINI" "System settings" General information "Displays" The following messages can be displayed: "Control display" –...

  • Page 57: Data Protection

    Stored programmable memory buttons. Concept – Travel and Onboard Computer informa- tion. The vehicle offers various functions which require data to be transferred to MINI or a – Music collection. service provider. The data transfer can be – Navigation, for instance stored destina- deactivated for some functions.
  • Page 58 AT A GLANCE General settings "Delete personal data" Function Connec- tion type "OK" Using compatible apps via Bluetooth Exit and lock the vehicle. the Central Information Dis- or USB. After 15 minutes, the deletion process is play (CID). completed. USB storage device: USB.

  • Page 59: Compatible Devices

    Via the Central Information Display (CID): General information "My MINI" Information on mobile devices compatible "System settings" with the vehicle can be found at www.mini- usa.com/bluetooth. "Mobile devices" Malfunctions may occur with devices not "Settings" listed or deviating software versions.
  • Page 60 AT A GLANCE General settings – There are too many Bluetooth devices Select the functions for which the de- connected to the mobile phone or vehi- vice will be used: cle. – "Telephone" In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connec- – "Bluetooth®...
  • Page 61 General settings AT A GLANCE – The number of phone book entries to be – Playing music files via USB audio. stored is too high. – Playing videos via USB video. – Data volume of the contact too large, for –...
  • Page 62 Via the Central Information Display (CID): If the steps listed have been carried out and the required function is still not available: "My MINI" contact the hotline, a dealer’s service center "System settings" or another qualified service center or repair "Mobile devices"...
  • Page 63 63. see owner's manual of the device. Via the Central Information Display (CID): Displaying the device list "My MINI" All devices paired and/or connected with "System settings" the vehicle are displayed in the device list.

  • Page 64: Software Update

    The software version before the last soft- Updates and related current information is ware update and the version before the first available on the Internet at www.mini.com/ software update can be restored. update. The software may only be restored when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 65 General settings AT A GLANCE Wait for restore. Confirm system restart. Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 66: Owner's Manual Media

    Owner's Manual: – Printed Owner's Manual, refer to Press button. page 66. "My MINI" – Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehi- "Owner's Manual" cle, refer to page 66. Select the required method of accessing the contents.
  • Page 67 Owner's Manual media AT A GLANCE Opening via Central Information Programmable memory buttons Display (CID) General information Change directly to the Options menu from the function on the Control Display: The Owner's Manual can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly.
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  • Page 69: Controls

    CONTROLS Opening and closing ................Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel ............. Transporting children safely ..............Driving ...................... Displays ....................Lights ......................Safety ......................Driving stability control systems ............. Driving comfort ..................Climate control ..................Interior equipment ................Storage compartments ................. Cargo area ....................

  • Page 70: Opening And Closing

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- WARNING specific and optional features offered with People or animals in the vehicle can lock the series. It also describes features that are the doors from the inside and lock them- not necessarily available in your vehicle, selves in.
  • Page 71 79, are applied. Start/Stop button. – The interior lights, refer to page 151, and the MINI logo projection are switched on, provided that the interior lights were not switched off manually. Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 72: Courtesy Light

    There is a risk of damage to property. The MINI logo projection is also switched Cover the edges and ensure that pointed objects do not hit the windows. These functions are not available if the inte- rior lights were switched off manually.

  • Page 73: Replacing The Battery

    Opening and closing CONTROLS – Press button on the remote con- Push battery in the direction of the ar- trol and hold for at least 3 sec- row using a pointed object and lift it onds. out. – Briefly press the button on the remote control three times in succession.
  • Page 74 – The options provided by the Remote instance charging of a mobile phone. Services of the MINI Connected app in- – The remote control is in direct proximity clude the ability to lock and unlock a ve- of the wireless charging tray.
  • Page 75 Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information To do this, slide the integrated key into the opening from below and remove the lid. WARNING Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge. Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehicle while being exposed to extreme temperatures are at risk of injury or death.
  • Page 76 CONTROLS Opening and closing Comfort Access Overview Concept The vehicle can be accessed without acti- vating the remote control. All you need to do is to have the remote control with you, such as in your pants pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the re- mote control when it is in close proximity Buttons for the central locking system.

  • Page 77: Opening The Tailgate

    Opening and closing CONTROLS fuel filler flap may be unlocked. Unlike Closing when unlocking with the remote control, pressing the button on the outer door han- dle again does not unlock the other vehicle access points. Rather, the vehicle is locked again.
  • Page 78 CONTROLS Opening and closing Do not transport the remote control to- gether with electronic devices. NOTICE Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the locking request recognition function on the windows and heat conductors while driv- door handles.
  • Page 79 Opening and closing CONTROLS With manual transmission: NOTICE With the vehicle stationary, press the button in the driver's floor area twice in Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the quick succession. windows and heat conductors while driv- ing. There is a risk of damage to property. Cover the edges and ensure that pointed Closing objects do not hit the windows.

  • Page 80: Profile Management

    – Head-up Display. vated. – MINI Driving Modes. If another driver profile is selected via the – Intelligent Safety. Central Information Display (CID), the set- tings stored in it will be applied automati- Profile management cally.
  • Page 81 Select USB storage device as needed. Via the Central Information Display (CID): Importing driver profiles "My MINI" Profiles stored on a USB storage device can "Driver profiles" be imported via the USB interface. Select driver profile.

  • Page 82: Automatic Locking

    Depending on the vehicle equipment and Doors country version, this setting may not be of- fered. Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" Automatic locking "Vehicle settings" Via the Central Information Display (CID): "Doors/Key" "My MINI"...
  • Page 83 Depending on local regulations, the acoustic alarm may be suppressed. vehicle – Visual alarm: Via the Central Information Display (CID): By flashing the exterior lighting. "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" Overview "Doors/Key" Deactivate or activate the desired con- firmation signals. –...
  • Page 84 CONTROLS Opening and closing After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and The alarm system responds in situations monitored again provided the doors are such as attempts to steal a wheel or when locked. The hazard warning system flashes the vehicle is towed.

  • Page 85: Power Windows

    Opening and closing CONTROLS through emergency detection of remote On 5-door models control, refer to page 73. – With Comfort Access: If you have the remote control with you, unlock the ve- hicle using the button on the driver's side or passenger side door. Power windows General information Power windows...
  • Page 86 CONTROLS Opening and closing Closing via Comfort Access, refer to On 5-door models: safety switch page 77. General information Jam protection system The safety switch in the driver's door can be used to prevent children, for instance from General information opening and closing the rear windows using If the closing force exceeds a specific value the switches in the rear.
  • Page 87 Opening and closing CONTROLS During initialization, the affected window Overview closes without jam protection. WARNING When operating the windows, body parts and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing.
  • Page 88 The system Press the switch forward be- must be initialized in this case. MINI rec- yond the resistance point and ommends having this work performed only release it.

  • Page 89: Seats, Mirrors, And Steering Wheel

    Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Vehicle features and options WARNING With a backrest inclined too far to the This chapter describes all standard, country- rear, the efficacy of the safety belt can no specific and optional features offered with longer be ensured.
  • Page 90 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Forward/backward Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be adjusted in a way that it supports the lum- bar region of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture. Pull the lever and slide the seat in the de- sired direction.
  • Page 91 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Front seat heating WARNING Overview Unexpected movements of the rear seat backrest while driving may occur due to an unlocked rear seat backrest. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of in- jury.
  • Page 92 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear occupants are wearing safety belts cor- seat are intended for the persons sitting on rectly. the left and right. The center safety belt buckle of the rear seat is intended for the person sitting in the WARNING middle.

  • Page 93: Front Head Restraints

    Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Front head restraints – Avoid thick clothing. – Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up- ward around your upper body. Safety information Buckling the safety belt WARNING Slowly guide the safety belt out of the A missing protective effect due to re- holder when fastening it.
  • Page 94 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Adjusting the height: John Cooper Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint out completely. Works sport seat The height of the head restraints cannot be Installing adjusted. Proceed in the reverse order to install the head restraint.

  • Page 95: Exterior Mirrors

    Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS – Do not hang objects, for instance that the head restraint engages cor- clothes hangers, directly on the head rectly. restraint. – Only use accessories that have been Removing determined to be safe for attachment Only remove the head restraint if no one to a head restraint.
  • Page 96 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Safety information Folding in and out WARNING NOTICE Objects reflected in the mirror are closer Depending on the vehicle width, the vehi- than they appear. The distance to the traf- cle can be damaged in vehicle washes. fic behind could be incorrectly estimated, There is a risk of damage to property.
  • Page 97 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Activating Interior mirror, automatic dimming feature Slide the switch to the driver's side mirror position. Overview Engage selector lever position R. Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger's side mirror position. Interior mirror, manually dimmable Flip lever Photocells are used for control: –...
  • Page 98 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Settings Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the prefer- red height and angle to suit your seating position. Fold the lever back up. Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 99: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely CONTROLS Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these This chapter describes all standard, country- functions and systems, the applicable laws specific and optional features offered with and regulations must be observed.
  • Page 100 CONTROLS Transporting children safely ger side are deactivated. Automatic deacti- Move the front passenger seat as far up as vation of front-seat passenger airbags, refer possible before folding down the backrest. to page 155. Safety information Safety information WARNING WARNING The protective effect of damaged child re- Active front-seat passenger airbags can in- straint systems or of child restraint sys-...

  • Page 101: Child Seat Security

    Transporting children safely CONTROLS On the front passenger seat Child seat security Deactivating airbags WARNING Active front-seat passenger airbags can in- jure a child in a child restraint system when the airbags are activated. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the front- seat passenger airbags are deactivated and that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica- The rear safety belts and the front passen-...
  • Page 102 CONTROLS Transporting children safely Safety information Assembly of LATCH child restraint fixing systems WARNING Install child restraint system, see manu- facturer's information. If the LATCH child restraint fixing sys- tems are not correctly engaged, the protec- Ensure that both LATCH anchors are tive effect of the LATCH child restraint properly connected.
  • Page 103 Transporting children safely CONTROLS ON 5-door models: Locking Anchors the doors and windows The respective symbol shows the an- chor for the upper retaining strap. Seats with an upper top tether are Doors marked with this symbol. It can be found on the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf.

  • Page 104: Driving

    CONTROLS Driving Driving Vehicle features and options To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unneces- sary electronic systems/power consumers. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with Ignition off the series.
  • Page 105 Driving CONTROLS – The low beams switch to parking lights – Shortly before the battery is discharged after some minutes of no use. completely, so that the engine can still be started. Steptronic transmission with a tap-operated selector lever, refer to page 119: when switching off the ignition, the selector lever Starting the engine position P is engaged automatically if the...

  • Page 106: Gasoline Engine

    CONTROLS Driving Engine stop heat. There is a risk of damage to property. Avoid repeated starting in quick succes- sion. Safety information Gasoline engine WARNING Depending on the motorization, the full Unattended children or animals can cause drive power may not be available for ap- the vehicle to move and endanger them- proximately 30 seconds after starting the selves and traffic, for instance due to the...
  • Page 107 Driving CONTROLS Steptronic transmission Engine stop Switching off the engine Functional requirements The engine is switched off automatically When the vehicle is stationary, apply during a stop under the following condi- the parking brake. tions: Engage selector lever position P. Manual transmission: Press the Start/Stop button.
  • Page 108 CONTROLS Driving Functional limitations Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time. The engine is not switched off automatically The engine can only be started via the in the following situations: Start/Stop button. – External temperature too low. –...

  • Page 109: Parking Brake

    Driving CONTROLS Press button. possible to continue driving. Have the sys- tem checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair – LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function shop. is deactivated. The engine is started during an auto- matic engine stop.
  • Page 110 The brake lights will not light up if the park- The triple turn signal duration can be ad- ing brake is set. justed. Via the Central Information Display (CID): Releasing "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" "Lighting" "Exterior lighting" "One-touch turn signal" Select the desired setting.
  • Page 111 Driving CONTROLS Washer/wiper system – Resting position of the wipers, posi- tion 0. – Intermittent operation or rain sensor, General information position 1. Do not use the wipers if the windshield is – Normal wiper speed, position 2. dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or –...
  • Page 112 CONTROLS Driving Safety information Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor NOTICE If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to prop- erty. Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.
  • Page 113 Driving CONTROLS Cleaning the windshield – In resting position: turn the switch downward, arrow 3. The switch auto- matically returns to its resting position when released. – In intermittent mode: turn the switch further, arrow 2. The switch automati- cally returns to its intermittent position when released.
  • Page 114 CONTROLS Driving Safety information Press and hold the wiper level down, un- til the wipers stop in a close to vertical position. WARNING If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
  • Page 115 Driving CONTROLS Switching off and brief wipe Activating/deactivating Press the button on the wiper lever. Press the lever down. Wiping is started. – To switch off from fast wiper speed: press down twice. If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: the LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
  • Page 116 CONTROLS Driving Windshield washer system Rear window wiper Safety information Overview WARNING The washer fluid can freeze onto the win- dow at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze.

  • Page 117: Washer Fluid

    Driving CONTROLS Safety information Fold the wipers all the way away from the windshield. WARNING If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
  • Page 118 CONTROLS Driving Safety information NOTICE Mixing different windshield washer con- WARNING centrates or antifreeze can damage the Some antifreeze agents can contain harm- washing system. There is a risk of damage ful substances and are flammable. There is to property. Do not mix different wind- a risk of fire and a risk of injury.
  • Page 119 Driving CONTROLS – Set the parking brake. gage reverse gear with a forward shifting movement. – On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the di- Rolling or pushing the vehicle rection of the curb. In some situations, the vehicle is to roll –...

  • Page 120: Selector Lever Positions

    CONTROLS Driving Selector lever version Selector lever position P is engaged auto- matically, refer to page 120, in certain sit- uations. General information Depending on the vehicle equipment, a Selector lever positions transmission with either a latching selector lever or a tap-operated selector lever is in- stalled.
  • Page 121 Driving CONTROLS is switched off, refer to page 104, while – Unintentional shifting from selector selector lever position R, D or M/S is en- lever position P into another selector gaged. lever position. – If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, To release the selector lever lock: with the driver's door is opened, and the the brake pedal depressed, press the...
  • Page 122 CONTROLS Driving The selection lever position P cannot be Engaging selector lever position P changed until all technical requirements are met. Engaging selector lever position D, N, A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty operation: – Unintentional shifting into selector lever position R.
  • Page 123 Driving CONTROLS Activating the sport program Touch the selector lever lock and en- gage selector lever position N. Switch the engine off. In this way, the ignition remains switched on, and a Check-Control mes- sage is displayed. The vehicle may roll. NOTICE Selector lever position P is automatically Press the selector lever to the left out of se-...
  • Page 124 M/S manual mode is automatically up- shifted as needed. In selector lever position D, actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode MINI John Cooper Works: once particular temporarily. engine speeds are attained, upshifting is not automatically performed in M/S manual After conservative driving in manual mode mode.
  • Page 125 Driving CONTROLS Shifting fully to prevent the vehicle from rolling away. Loosen the selector lever sleeve, to- gether with the lower retaining ring, from the center console. To do so, pull the retaining ring upward at the rear edge. – To shift up: briefly pull right shift pad- dle.
  • Page 126 Start with launch control While the engine is running: Press button and select SPORT with the MINI Driving Modes switch. The instrument cluster displays TRAC- Release the selector lever. TION in combination with SPORT. The Release brake, as soon as the starter DSC OFF indicator light lights up.
  • Page 127 Driving CONTROLS A flag symbol is displayed in the instru- ment cluster. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within 3 seconds, release the brake. Repeated use during a trip After Launch Control has been used, the transmission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes before Launch Control can be used again.

  • Page 128: Displays

    CONTROLS Displays Displays Vehicle features and options e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these This chapter describes all standard, country- functions and systems, the applicable laws specific and optional features offered with and regulations must be observed.

  • Page 129: Check Control

    Messages, for instance Check Control 2 Selector lever position Time Gear shift indicator External temperature 3 MINI Driving Modes switch sta- Selection lists Total miles/trip odometer Check Control In addition, an acoustic signal may be out- put and a SMS text message may appear on the Control Display.
  • Page 130 CONTROLS Displays Red lights Person warning If a collision with a person detected Safety belt reminder in this way is imminent, the symbol lights up and a signal sounds. Indicator light flashes or is illumi- nated: safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buckled.
  • Page 131 Displays CONTROLS speed and modify your driving style to the – A wheel without TPM wheel electronics driving circumstances. is mounted: have it checked by a deal- er’s service center or another qualified The indicator light lights up: DSC has mal- service center or repair shop as needed.
  • Page 132 Displaying stored Check Control messages High beams Via the Central Information Display (CID): High beams are switched on. "My MINI" High beams, refer to page 110. "Vehicle status" "Check Control" Select the SMS text message. Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 133: Fuel Gauge

    Contact a dealer’s service center or Press the button. another qualified service center or repair shop. – The odometer is displayed when the ignition is – "MINI Roadside Assistance" switched off. Contact Roadside Assistance. Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...
  • Page 134 CONTROLS Displays Date – When the ignition is switched on, the trip odometer is reset. The date is displayed in the in- strument cluster. External temperature The date can be set via the Central Information Display (CID). General information If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a sig- nal sounds.

  • Page 135: Service Requirements

    Displaying the cruising range ing distance or time to the next scheduled maintenance. Via the Central Information Display (CID): A service advisor can read out the current "My MINI" service requirements from your remote con- trol. "System settings" "Displays" Display "Instrument panel"...

  • Page 136: Gear Shift Indicator

    Make sure that the vehicle's date and time Manual transmission: displaying are set correctly. Example Description Via the Central Information Display (CID): Fuel efficient gear is set. "My MINI" "Vehicle status" "Service required" Shift into fuel efficient gear. "Vehicle inspection" "Date:" Steptronic transmission: displaying Select the desired setting.
  • Page 137 Displays CONTROLS Without a navigation system, the system is subject to limitations imposed by technol- ogy. Traffic signs with speed limitations are detected and displayed only. Speed limita- tions due to entering or exiting towns, high- way signs, etc. are not displayed. Speed lim- its with extra text characters are always displayed.

  • Page 138: Onboard Computer

    CONTROLS Displays – When driving very close to the vehicle Activating a list and adjusting the in front of you. setting – When driving toward bright lights or strong reflections. Button on the Function steering wheel – When the windshield in front of the in- terior mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov- Move selection up.
  • Page 139 Computer can be displayed on the Info Display of the instrument cluster. Information at a glance Via the Central Information Display (CID): Info Display "My MINI" "System settings" Repeatedly pressing the but- ton on the turn signal lever "Displays"...
  • Page 140 CONTROLS Displays The average fuel consumption is calculated Check the coolant level, refer to page 274. for the distance traveled since the last reset by the Onboard Computer. Display Average speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not in- cluded in the calculation of the average speed.
  • Page 141 "My MINI" Resetting the Onboard Computer "Technology in action" Via the Central Information Display (CID): "Sport displays" "Sports instruments" "My MINI" Via MINI Driving Modes switch: "Driving information" "Onboard info" Activate SPORT. "Consumption" or "Speed" "Sport displays" "OK" "Sports instruments"...
  • Page 142 "Technology in action" "Vehicle settings" "Sport displays" "Speed warning" "Vehicle and surroundings" "Speed warning" Via the MINI Driving Modes switch: Activate SPORT. Setting your current speed as the "Sport displays" speed warning "Vehicle and surroundings" Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI"...
  • Page 143 RPMs and Via the Central Information Display (CID): the respective RPM warning thresholds. "My MINI" Display "System settings" "Displays" "Center Instrument"...
  • Page 144 Do not move the moving parts manually. Selecting displays in the Head-up Display Overview Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "System settings" "Displays" "Head-Up Display" "Displayed information" Select the desired displays in the Head- up Display.
  • Page 145 – Wet roads. Adjusting the height – Unfavorable light conditions. Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" John Cooper Works: sport dis- "System settings" plays in the Head-up Display "Displays" "Head-Up Display" General information "Height" The sport displays in the Head-up Display Turn the Controller until the desired assist with a sporty driving style.

  • Page 146: Information At A Glance

    Vehicle status General information The status can be displayed and actions per- formed for several systems. Opening the vehicle status Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Vehicle status" Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 147: Lights

    Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle features and options Symbol Function Lights off. This chapter describes all standard, country- Daytime running lights. specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are Parking lights. not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
  • Page 148 With radio-ready state switched off, press Via the Central Information Display (CID): the lever either up or down past the resist- ance point for approx. 2 seconds. "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" Switching off "Lighting" Briefly press the lever to the resistance "Exterior lighting"...

  • Page 149: Daytime Running Lights

    Via the Central Information Display (CID): General information "My MINI" The high-beam Assistant ensures that the "Vehicle settings" high beams are switched on, whenever the "Lighting"...
  • Page 150 CONTROLS Lights Activating/deactivating riders and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; or at animal crossings. – In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres- sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on highways. – In poorly-lit towns and cities or in the presence of highly reflective signs.

  • Page 151: Instrument Lighting

    Activating/deactivating Thumbwheel for the instrument lighting controls brightness of some of these fea- Via the Central Information Display (CID): tures. "My MINI" Overview "Vehicle settings" "Lighting" "Interior lighting" "Ambient lighting" Select the desired setting.
  • Page 152 Depending on the equipment, the bright- ness of the ambient light can be adjusted via the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on the Control Display. Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" "Lighting" "Interior lighting" "Brightness"...

  • Page 153: Safety

    Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle features and options e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these This chapter describes all standard, country- functions and systems, the applicable laws specific and optional features offered with and regulations must be observed.

  • Page 154: Knee Airbag

    CONTROLS Safety Head airbag feet and legs in the floor area and does not support them on the dashboard. In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports – Make sure that occupants keep their the head. heads away from the side airbag. Ejection Mitigation –...
  • Page 155 Safety CONTROLS tact MINI Customer Relations for further in- Automatic deactivation of the formation. front-seat passenger airbags Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors. Concept The system reads if the front passenger seat Functional readiness of the airbag...
  • Page 156 CONTROLS Safety To enable correct recognition of the occu- Detected child restraint systems pied seat cushion. The system generally detects children – Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats seated in a child restraint system, particu- or other items to the front passenger larly in child restraint systems required by seat unless they are specifically deter- NHTSA at the point in time when the vehi-...

  • Page 157: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm

    If the message does not disappear after a re- tem is active. peat calibration, have the system checked Via the Central Information Display (CID): as soon as possible. "My MINI" "Vehicle status" Tire Pressure Monitor TPM "Tire Pressure Monitor" The current status is displayed.

  • Page 158: Resetting The System

    Resetting the system equipped with normal tires. Follow the in- formation on run-flat tires and continued Via the Central Information Display (CID): driving with these tires. "My MINI" "Vehicle status" If a tire inflation pressure check is "Tire Pressure Monitor" required Start the engine but do not drive off.
  • Page 159 Safety CONTROLS Measure Symbol Possible cause Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. There is a tire inflation pressure Avoid sudden braking and steering ma- loss. neuvers. No reset was performed for the Check whether the vehicle is fitted with system. The system issues a normal tires or run-flat tires.
  • Page 160 CONTROLS Safety Run-flat tires the distance for which it may be safe to drive may be up to 50 miles/80 km. Safety information Vehicle handling with damaged tires Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will WARNING handle differently, potentially leading to Your vehicle handles differently with a conditions such as the following: run-flat with no or low inflation pressure;...
  • Page 161 Safety CONTROLS Failure to perform a reset feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system The system does not function properly if a (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure reset has not been carried out, for instance telltale when one or more of your tires is a flat tire is reported though tire inflation significantly under-inflated.
  • Page 162 The difference will be detected and reported Via the Central Information Display (CID): as a flat tire. The system does not measure the actual in- "My MINI" flation pressure in the tires. "Vehicle status" Functional requirements "Flat Tire Monitor"...
  • Page 163 Safety CONTROLS formation on run-flat tires and continued If identification of flat tire damage is driving with these tires. not possible, please contact a dealer’s service center or another qualified serv- ice center or repair shop. Indication of a flat tire Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or by changing the wheel.
  • Page 164 CONTROLS Safety Possible driving range with a – Sudden serious tire damage caused by depressurized tire external circumstances cannot be recog- nized in advance. The distance for which it may be possible to drive safely varies depending on how the –...
  • Page 165 Safety CONTROLS Press button briefly: WARNING – The menu for the intelligent safety system is displayed. The Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a systems are individually substitute for the driver’s personal judg- switched off according to their ment. Due to its limits, the system might respective settings.
  • Page 166 CONTROLS Safety With the vehicle approaching another vehi- cle intentionally, the approach control warn- WARNING ing and braking are delayed in order to Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a avoid false system reactions. substitute for the driver’s personal judg- ment.
  • Page 167 – The LED goes out. Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via the Central Information Display (CID). "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" "Intelligent Safety" "Warning time" The camera is installed near the interior Select the desired setting.
  • Page 168 CONTROLS Safety Acute warning with braking function System limits Acute warning is displayed in case of the Safety information imminent danger of a collision when the ve- hicle approaches another object at a high differential speed. WARNING The driver must intervene actively when The system can react not at all, too late, in- there is an acute warning.
  • Page 169 Safety CONTROLS – If there are constant blinding effects be- Detection range cause of oncoming light, for instance from the sun low in the sky. Warning sensitivity The more sensitive the warning settings are, the more warnings are displayed. Therefore, there may also be an excess of premature or unjustified warnings and reac- tions.
  • Page 170 CONTROLS Safety tions. Watch traffic closely and actively Switching on/off intervene where appropriate. Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after ev- WARNING ery driving off. Due to system limits, individual functions Switching on/off manually can malfunction during tow-starting/ towing with the Intelligent Safety systems Press button briefly: activated.

  • Page 171: Brake Force Display

    Safety CONTROLS Braking intervention E.g., the following situations may not be de- tected: The warning prompts the driver to react. – Partially covered pedestrians. During a warning, the maximum braking force is used. Prerequisite for the brake – Pedestrians that are not detected as booster is sufficiently quick and sufficiently such because of the viewing angle or hard stepping on the brake pedal.
  • Page 172 CONTROLS Safety General information After travel has begun, the system monitors certain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that decreasing alertness or fatigue can be detected. This procedure takes the following criteria into account: – Personal driving style, for instance steering behavior.
  • Page 173 Safety CONTROLS The system is reset approx. 45 minutes af- ter parking the vehicle, for instance in the case of a break during longer trips on high- ways. PostCrash – iBrake Concept In the event of an accident, the system can bring the vehicle to a halt automatically without intervention by the driver in cer- tain situations.

  • Page 174: Driving Stability Control Systems

    CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options DSC Dynamic Stability Control Concept This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with Within the physical limits, the system helps the series. It also describes features that are to keep the vehicle on a steady course by not necessarily available in your vehicle, reducing engine speed and by applying...
  • Page 175 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS property. Do not deactivate DSC Dynamic Automatic activation Stability Control when driving with roof When DSC is deactivated, automatic activa- load. tion occurs in the following situations: – The vehicle has a flat tire. Indicator/warning lights –...
  • Page 176 TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up. Concept The MINI Driving Modes switch helps to Deactivating DTC fine-tune the vehicle's settings and features. Press button again. Choose between three different programs.
  • Page 177 Drive-off assistant Activating SPORT Concept Press the MINI Driving Modes switch up- This system supports driving off on uphill ward until SPORT is displayed in the instru- ment cluster. grades. The parking brake is not required.
  • Page 178 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Servotronic Servotronic is a speed-dependent power steering function. The system provides the steering force with more support at low speeds than at higher ones. This makes it easier to park, for in- stance, and makes steering more direct when driving at faster speeds.

  • Page 179: Driving Comfort

    Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle features and options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- WARNING specific and optional features offered with The system cannot serve as a substitute the series. It also describes features that are for the driver’s personal judgment in as- not necessarily available in your vehicle, sessing the traffic situation.
  • Page 180 CONTROLS Driving comfort Overview Functional requirements Buttons on the steering wheel Speed range The system is best used on well-constructed Button Function roads. Cruise control on/off, refer to The system is functional at speeds begin- page 180. ning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. The max.
  • Page 181 Driving comfort CONTROLS Interrupting automatically If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when The system is automatically interrupted in the road is clear. the following situations: – button: each time it is pressed –...
  • Page 182 CONTROLS Driving comfort The set distance is briefly displayed Switching distance control off in the left part of the instrument Distance control can be switched off and on cluster. when driving with cruise control activated. Press and hold this button. Continuing cruise control General information Press and hold this button.
  • Page 183 Driving comfort CONTROLS pedal is being pressed; a vehicle was de- Distance display tected. Distance 1 Displays in the Head-up Display Distance 2 The information from Active Cruise Control can also be displayed in the Head-up Dis- play. Distance 3 System limits Distance 4 Detection range...
  • Page 184 CONTROLS Driving comfort Swerving vehicles vehicle driving ahead will not be detected or will be detected very late. A vehicle driving in front of you is not de- tected until it is completely within the same When you approach a curve the system may lane as your vehicle.

  • Page 185: Cruise Control

    Driving comfort CONTROLS Malfunction Safety information A Check Control message is displayed if the system fails or was automatically deacti- WARNING vated. The system cannot serve as a substitute The system may not be fully functional in for the driver’s personal judgment in as- the following situations: sessing the traffic situation.
  • Page 186 CONTROLS Driving comfort – If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few Button Function seconds or released while a gear is not Increase speed, refer to engaged. page 186. – If the gear engaged is too high for the Reduce speed, refer to page 186.

  • Page 187: Pdc Park Distance Control

    Driving comfort CONTROLS speed changes by a maximum of 5 mph/ – Display lights up green: system is active, 10 km/h. the display indicates the desired speed. – button: pressing it to the re- – Display lights up orange: system is in- sistance point and holding it accelerates terrupted, the display indicates the or decelerates the vehicle without re-...
  • Page 188 Park Distance Control is not yet active. With front PDC: automatic activation on ob- stacle detection can be switched off. Via the Overview Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" With front PDC: button in vehicle "Vehicle settings" "Parking" "Automatic PDC activation": depending on the vehicle equipment.
  • Page 189 The rear PDC functions are switched off. The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to A Check Control message is displayed. the entertainment volume can be adjusted. Limits of ultrasonic measurement "My MINI" Ultrasonic measuring might not function "System settings" under the following circumstances: "Tone"...

  • Page 190: Rearview Camera

    CONTROLS Driving comfort – With external interference of the ultra- – Due to heavy exhaust. sound, for instance from passing vehi- – Due to other ultrasound sources, for in- cles or loud machines. stance sweeping machines, high pres- – When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam- sure steam cleaners or neon lights.
  • Page 191 Driving comfort CONTROLS surroundings closely and actively inter- Automatic deactivation during vene where appropriate. forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded. Overview Switch the system back on, if needed. Depending on the vehicle equipment: Depending on the vehicle equipment: button in the vehicle switching on/off manually...
  • Page 192 CONTROLS Driving comfort "Parking aid lines" Turning radius lines Lanes and turning radius are indicated. – Obstacle marking "Obstacle marking" Obstacles are marked, depending on the vehicle equipment. – Trailer hitch "Trailer hitch - zoom" A zoomed image of the trailer hitch is shown.

  • Page 193: Display Settings

    Driving comfort CONTROLS Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the cor- responding turning radius line. Two static circle segments show the dis- tance between the trailer and the trailer hitch. A docking line dependent on the steering angle helps with aiming for the trailer with Display settings the trailer hitch.

  • Page 194: Parking Assistant

    CONTROLS Driving comfort fore, do not estimate the distance from the Safety information objects on the display. WARNING Parking assistant The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in as- sessing the traffic situation. Based on the Concept limits of the system, it cannot independ- ently react to all traffic situations.
  • Page 195 – Gaps behind an object that has a min. length of 5 ft/1.5 m. – Gap between two objects with a mini- mum length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m. – Min. length of gap between two objects: your vehicle's length plus approx.
  • Page 196 CONTROLS Driving comfort Display on the Control Display Parking using the parking assistant System activated/deactivated Parking Press the park assistance button or Symbol Meaning shift into reverse gear to switch on the Gray: the system is not availa- parking assistant, refer to page 195. Ac- ble.
  • Page 197 Driving comfort CONTROLS – If the vehicle speed exceeds approx. – In tight curves. 6 mph/10 km/h. – With mounted rear luggage rack. – Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road surfaces. Functional limitations – If a maximum number of parking at- The system may not be fully functional in tempts or the time taken for parking is the following situations:...
  • Page 198 CONTROLS Driving comfort – With objects with a fine surface struc- ture such as fences. – For objects with porous surfaces. – Low objects already displayed, for in- stance curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a con- tinuous tone sounds.

  • Page 199: Climate Control

    Climate control CONTROLS Climate control Vehicle features and options – Emission tested car's interior. – Microfilter. – Air conditioning system to control the This chapter describes all standard, country- temperature, air flow and recirculated- specific and optional features offered with air mode.
  • Page 200 CONTROLS Climate control 3 Temperature 7 Rear window defroster 4 Seat heating, right 8 Windshield defroster 5 Air conditioning 9 Seat heating, left 6 Recirculated-air mode Climate control functions in detail Switching on/off Press button. Switching the system on/off The LED is illuminated with air con- ditioning switched on.
  • Page 201 Climate control CONTROLS If the windows fog over, switch off recircu- – Windows, upper body region, and lated-air mode and increase the air flow, if floor area. needed. Defrosting windows and removing Controlling the air flow manually condensation Make the following settings to defrost the Concept windows and remove condensation: The air flow for climate control can be ad-...
  • Page 202 CONTROLS Climate control Automatic climate control 1 Temperature, left 9 Maximum cooling 2 Display 10 Air conditioning 3 Air flow, AUTO intensity 11 Recirculated-air mode 4 AUTO program 12 Rear window defroster 5 Air distribution, manual 13 Windshield defroster 6 Display 14 Defrosting windows and removing con- densation 7 Temperature, right...
  • Page 203 Climate control CONTROLS necessary by using the maximum cooling or Maximum cooling heating power, and then keeps it constant. Concept Settings The system is set to the lowest temperature, maximum air flow and recirculated-air Turn the ring to set the de- mode.
  • Page 204 CONTROLS Climate control air is directed to the windshield, side win- With constant recirculated-air mode, the air dows, upper body, and into the floor area. quality in the car's interior deteriorates and the fogging of the windows increases. The following features are switched on au- tomatically with the AUTO program: If the windows fog over, switch off recircu- lated-air mode and increase the air flow, if...

  • Page 205: Windshield Defroster

    Climate control CONTROLS – Floor area. Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter – Windows and floor area. In external and recirculated-air mode the microfilter/activated charcoal filter filters – Windows. dust, pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of – Windows and upper body region. the air. –...
  • Page 206 Concept Preselecting the activation time The parked-car ventilation ventilates the Via the Central Information Display (CID): car's interior and lowers its temperature, if "My MINI" needed. "Vehicle settings" General information If necessary, "Climate functions" The parked-car ventilation can be switched "Comfort ventilation"...

  • Page 207: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle features and options risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the respective system is clear during programming and This chapter describes all standard, country- operation. Also follow the safety informa- specific and optional features offered with tion of the hand-held transmitter.
  • Page 208 CONTROLS Interior equipment Programming Special feature of the rolling code wireless system General information If you are unable to operate the system af- ter repeated programming, please check if Switch on the ignition. the system to be controlled features a roll- Initial setup: ing code radio system.

  • Page 209: Digital Compass

    Interior equipment CONTROLS Reprogramming individual buttons system is clear during programming and operation. Also follow the safety informa- Switch on the ignition. tion of the hand-held transmitter. Press and hold the interior mirror but- ton to be programmed. The system, such as the garage door, can be operated using the button on the interior As soon as the interior mirror LED mirror while the engine is running or when...
  • Page 210 CONTROLS Interior equipment Operating concept – 6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration. – 9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering Various functions can be called up by press- setting. ing the control button with a pointed object, such as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar –...

  • Page 211: Sun Visor

    Customized decorative trim panels for the Left/right-hand steering dashboard on the front passenger side are available as original MINI accessories de- The digital compass is already set for right pending on the equipment specification. or left-hand steering at the factory.
  • Page 212 CONTROLS Interior equipment Cigarette lighter Do not damage the socket by using non- compatible connectors. Safety information Safety information WARNING WARNING Contact with the hot heating element or Devices and cables in the unfolding area of the hot socket of the cigarette lighter can the airbags, such as portable navigation cause burns.
  • Page 213 Interior equipment CONTROLS In the center console In the center console Remove the cover or cigarette lighter. Depending on the vehicle equipment, one or two USB interfaces are located in the front of the center console. In the cargo area The socket is located on the right side in the cargo area.

  • Page 214: Storage Compartments

    CONTROLS Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle features and options – Glove compartment on the front passen- ger side. – Compartments in the doors. This chapter describes all standard, country- – Storage compartment in the center arm- specific and optional features offered with rest.

  • Page 215: Center Armrest

    Storage compartments CONTROLS Center armrest Opening General information The center armrest contains a storage com- partment. Opening Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment switches on. Closing Fold up the cover. Press button, arrow 1, and open center arm- rest upward, arrow 2.

  • Page 216: Cup Holders

    CONTROLS Storage compartments Cup holders Safety information NOTICE Unsuitable containers in the cup holder and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and increase the risk of injury in For 5-door models: in front of the rear seats. the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

  • Page 217: Cargo Area

    Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo area Vehicle features and options a cable connection to the vehicle in the car's interior. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with WARNING the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for in-...
  • Page 218 CONTROLS Cargo area luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400– Stowing and securing cargo 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) – Cover sharp edges and corners on the Determine the combined weight of lug- cargo. gage and cargo being loaded on the ve- –...

  • Page 219: Cargo Cover

    Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo cover Attach the left and right retaining straps at the tailgate. General information Storage space under cargo When the tailgate is opened, the cargo cover is raised. floor panel Safety information WARNING Loose objects or devices with a cable con- nection to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones, can be thrown into the car's inte- rior while driving, for instance in the...
  • Page 220 CONTROLS Cargo area Safety information WARNING Body parts can be jammed when moving WARNING the head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Danger of jamming with folding down the Make sure that the area of movement is backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk clear when moving the head restraint.
  • Page 221 Cargo area CONTROLS Removing the cargo floor panel Fold the frame up until it engages. Fold back and engage the rear seat On 5-door models: To change the position of backrest. the cargo floor panel, first fold up the rear part of the cargo floor panel.
  • Page 222 CONTROLS Cargo area – Space for smaller objects remains be- Upper position tween the fixed and variable cargo area floor. Folded up position Safety information WARNING Improper use of the variable cargo floor – With the backrests folded down, a long, panel can lead to a danger of objects flying flat loading surface is produced.
  • Page 223 Cargo area CONTROLS Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...
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  • Page 225: Driving Tips

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving ..........Saving fuel ....................Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 226: Things To Remember When Driving

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options Engine, transmission, and axle drive This chapter describes all standard, country- Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are Do not exceed the maximum engine and not necessarily available in your vehicle, road speed:...

  • Page 227: General Driving Notes

    Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS tioned have to be renewed in the course of sure that no combustible materials can the vehicle's operating life. come in contact with hot vehicle parts in driving operation, idle or during parking. Do not touch the hot exhaust gas system.

  • Page 228: Driving In Wet Conditions

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Safety information securely fastened again after they were re- moved, for instance for cleaning. NOTICE Driving in wet conditions When driving too quickly through too deep water, water can enter into the en- When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy gine compartment, the electrical system or rain, gently press the brake pedal every few...

  • Page 229: Ground Clearance

    Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS cident. Do not drive in idle state or with Roof racks are available as special accesso- the engine switched off. ries. Securing Brake disc corrosion Follow the installation instructions of the Corrosion on the brake discs and contami- roof rack.
  • Page 230 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Securing Power consumption Before starting to drive, check the function COOPER of the rear luggage rack lights. The rear luggage rack lights must not con- sume more than: – Turn signals: 42 watts per side. –...

  • Page 231: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerodynamics and increase the fuel con- sumption. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are Close the windows and glass not necessarily available in your vehicle, sunroof...

  • Page 232: Switching Off The Engine

    MINI recommends that mainte- The flow of fuel is interrupted while coast- nance work be performed by a MINI service ing. center. Also note the MINI maintenance systems, Switch off the engine during refer to page 276.
  • Page 233 – "GREEN speed warning": General information – "GREEN climate control" The system includes the following MINI- Settings are stored for the driver profile MALISM functions and MINIMALISM dis- currently used. plays: – GREEN bonus range, refer to page 234.
  • Page 234 GREEN tips in the instrument cluster using the Central Information Dis- Efficiency display play (CID): A bar display in the instru- "My MINI" ment cluster indicates your "System settings" current driving efficiency. "Displays" Mark in the left area, arrow 1: display for energy recovered "Instrument panel"...
  • Page 235 "MINIMALISM" ing mode. Information is shown on the following func- Coasting is automatically activated when tions: the GREEN driving mode is called via the MINI Driving Modes switch, refer to – Auto Start/Stop function. page 176. – Energy recovery. A proactive driving style helps the driver to –...
  • Page 236 This function is available in GREEN Mode. ing condition is indicated by a counter. Displaying the MINIMALISM analyzer Displaying MINIMALISM information Via the Central Information Display (CID): Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "My MINI" "Technology in action" "Technology in action" "MINIMALISM Analyser" "MINIMALISM"...
  • Page 237 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS The fish and the movements of the water in the bowl symbolize the efficiency of the driving style. The more efficient the driving style, the less the water sloshes around in the bowl and the better is the fish's mood. If the driving style is inefficient, the water oscillates, the fish's mood worsens, and a reduced number of stars is displayed.
  • Page 238 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 239: Mobility

    MOBILITY Refueling ....................Fuel ......................Wheels and tires ..................Engine compartment ................Engine oil ....................Coolant ...................... Maintenance ................... Replacing components ................. Breakdown assistance ................Care ......................Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 240: Refueling

    MOBILITY Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Fuel cap Opening This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with Grasp the fuel filler flap at the rear edge the series. It also describes features that are and open it. not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
  • Page 241 Refueling MOBILITY Closing Safety information WARNING NOTICE The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfilling jammed and crushed during closing. The of the fuel tank can damage the fuel sys- cap cannot be correctly closed. Fuel or fuel tem.

  • Page 242: Fuel

    Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as NOTICE containing metal must not be used. Fuel that does not comply with the mini- Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of mum quality can compromise engine func- 25 %, i. e. E10 or E25, may be used for refu- tion or cause engine damage.
  • Page 243 Failure to comply with these recommenda- tions may result in the need for unsched- uled maintenance. Recommended fuel grade MINI recommends AKI 91. John Cooper Works: MINI recommends AKI 93. Refuel with this gasoline to achieve the rated performance and consumption values.

  • Page 244: Wheels And Tires

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options Tire inflation pressure specifications This chapter describes all standard, country- In the tire inflation pressure table specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are The tire inflation pressure table, refer to not necessarily available in your vehicle, page 246, contains all tire inflation pres-...
  • Page 245 Wheels and tires MOBILITY – If the vehicle has not moved again for at least 2 hours after a trip. Determine, refer to page 244, the in- tended tire inflation pressure levels for the mounted tires. Check the tire inflation pressure in all four tires, using a pressure gage, for ex- ample.
  • Page 246 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure values up to On 3-door models: COOPER S 100 mph/160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifica- tions in bar/PSI On 3-door models: COOPER Specifications in Tire size Pressure specifica- bar/PSI with cold tions in bar/PSI tires Specifications in bar/PSI with cold...
  • Page 247 Wheels and tires MOBILITY On 3-door models: JOHN COOPER On 5-door models: COOPER WORKS Tire size Pressure specifica- tions in bar/PSI Tire size Pressure specifica- tions in bar/PSI Specifications in bar/PSI with cold Specifications tires in bar/PSI with cold tires 175/65 R 15 84 2.5 / 36 2.3 / 33...
  • Page 248 MOBILITY Wheels and tires On 5-door models: COOPER S following pages. Otherwise, tire damage and accidents could occur. Tire size Pressure specifica- tions in bar/PSI For speeds over 100 mph/160 km/h and for optimum driving comfort, note the pressure Specifications in values in the tire inflation pressure table, bar/PSI with cold refer to page 249, and adjust as necessary.
  • Page 249 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire inflation pressure values over On 3-door models: COOPER S 100 mph/160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifica- tions in bar/PSI On 3-door models: COOPER Specifications in Tire size Pressure specifica- bar/PSI with cold tions in bar/PSI tires Specifications in bar/PSI with cold...
  • Page 250 MOBILITY Wheels and tires On 3-door models: JOHN COOPER On 5-door models: COOPER WORKS Tire size Pressure specifica- tions in bar/PSI Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Specifications in bar/PSI with cold Specifications tires in bar/PSI with cold tires 175/65 R 15 84 H 2.8 / 41 2.6 / 38 M+S A/S Std...

  • Page 251: Maximum Tire Load

    Wheels and tires MOBILITY On 5-door models: COOPER S 84: load rating, not for ZR tires V: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires Tire size Pressure specifica- tions in bar/PSI Maximum tire load Specifications in Maximum tire load is the maximum permis- bar/PSI with cold sible weight for which the tire is approved.

  • Page 252: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Manufacture date controlled conditions on specified govern- ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. You can find the manufacture date of the A tire marked C may have poor traction per- tire on the tire's sidewall. formance.

  • Page 253: Tire Damage

    Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire damage Winter and all-season tires with better cold weather performance than summer tires. General information Inspect your tires regularly for damage, for- eign objects lodged in the tread, and tread Tire tread wear. Driving over rough or damaged road surfa- Summer tires ces, as well as debris, curbs and other obsta- cles can cause serious damage to wheels,...

  • Page 254: Changing Wheels And Tires

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires center or repair shop. Have vehicle towed wheels and tires that have been recom- or transported as needed. Do not repair mended by the vehicle manufacturer for damaged tires, but have them replaced. your vehicle type. WARNING WARNING Tires can become damaged by driving over...

  • Page 255: Storing Tires

    Wheels and tires MOBILITY Drive conservatively for the first Rotating wheels between axles 200 miles/300 km. Different wear patterns can occur on the front and rear axles depending on individual Retreaded tires driving conditions. The tires can be rotated in pairs between the axles to achieve even wear.

  • Page 256: Repairing A Flat Tire

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Safety information side the immediate area in a safe place, such as behind a guardrail. – If necessary, set up a warning triangle WARNING at an appropriate distance. Your vehicle handles differently with a run-flat with no or low inflation pressure; for instance, your lane stability when Mobility System braking is reduced, braking distances are...
  • Page 257 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Overview Safety measures – Park the vehicle as far away as possible Storage from passing traffic and on solid ground. The Mobility System is located under the – Switch on the hazard warning system. cargo floor panel. –...
  • Page 258 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Filling Screw the filling hose of the sealant con- tainer onto the tire valve of the non- Shake the sealant container. working wheel. Pull filling hose completely out of the With the compressor switched off, in- cover of the sealant container.

  • Page 259: Inflation Pressure

    Wheels and tires MOBILITY Checking and adjusting the tire Insert the connector into the power socket inside the vehicle. inflation pressure Checking Switch off the compressor. Read the tire inflation pressure on the tire pressure gage. To continue the trip, a tire inflation pres- sure of at least 2 bar must be reached.

  • Page 260: Snow Chains

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Adjustment Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 162. Stop at a suitable location. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Screw the connection hose of the com- page 157. pressor directly onto the tire valve stem. Replace the nonworking tire and the sealant container of the Mobility System promptly.
  • Page 261 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equip- ped with the tires of the following size: DANGER – 175/65 R 15. The vehicle jack is only provided for short- – 175/60 R 16. term lifting of the vehicle for wheel changes.
  • Page 262 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Securing the vehicle against rolling WARNING General information On soft, uneven or slippery ground, for ex- ample snow, ice, tiles, etc., the vehicle jack The vehicle manufacturer recommends to can slip away. There is a risk of injury. If additionally secure the vehicle against roll- possible, change the wheel on a flat, solid, ing away when changing a wheel.

  • Page 263: Preparing The Vehicle

    Wheels and tires MOBILITY Lug bolt lock – Switch on the hazard warning system. – Set the parking brake. Concept – Engage a gear or move the selector lever The wheel lug bolts have a special coding. to position P. The lug bolts can only be released with the –...

  • Page 264: Jacking Up The Vehicle

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Jacking up the vehicle Extend the vehicle jack by turning the vehicle jack crank or lever clockwise. WARNING Hands and fingers can be jammed when using the vehicle jack. There is a risk of injury. Comply with the described hand position and do not change this position while using the vehicle jack.

  • Page 265: Mounting A Wheel

    Wheels and tires MOBILITY raised a maximum of 1.2 inches/3 cm off other qualified service center or repair the ground. shop. Mounting a wheel Emergency wheel Mount one emergency wheel only, as re- quired. Concept Unscrew the lug bolts. In the event of a flat tire, the emergency Remove the wheel.
  • Page 266 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Removing the emergency wheel Remove the spacer and emergency wheel from the well. Loosen the nut using the wheel wrench Stow the well and spacer in the vehicle. from the onboard vehicle tool kit. Replacing the tires Have the damaged tire replaced.

  • Page 267: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle features and options e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these This chapter describes all standard, country- functions and systems, the applicable laws specific and optional features offered with and regulations must be observed.

  • Page 268: Opening The Hood

    MOBILITY Engine compartment Hood WARNING Body parts can be jammed when opening Safety information and closing the hood. There is a risk of in- jury. Make sure that the area of movement WARNING of the hood is clear during opening and closing.

  • Page 269: Closing The Hood

    Engine compartment MOBILITY Indicator/warning lights When the hood is opened, a Check Control message is displayed. Closing the hood Let the hood fall from approx. 16 in- ches/40 cm, arrow. The hood must engage on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 270: Engine Oil

    MOBILITY Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle features and options NOTICE Too much engine oil can damage the en- This chapter describes all standard, country- gine or the catalytic converter. There is a specific and optional features offered with risk of damage to property. Do not add too the series.
  • Page 271 30 minutes of normal driving. Performing a detailed measurement Displaying the engine oil level Via the Central Information Display (CID): Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "My MINI" "Vehicle status" "Vehicle status" "Engine oil level" "Engine oil level"...
  • Page 272 MOBILITY Engine oil Engine oil types to add NOTICE An engine oil level that is too low causes General information engine damage. There is a risk of damage The engine oil quality is critical for the life to property. Immediately add engine oil. of the engine.

  • Page 273: Engine Oil Change

    Engine oil MOBILITY Oil rating API SL. API SM. API SN. Viscosity grades When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the engine oil belongs to one of the fol- lowing viscosity grades: Viscosity grades SAE 0W-20. SAE 0W-30. More information about suitable engine oil ratings and viscosities of engine oils can be requested from a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair...

  • Page 274: Coolant

    MOBILITY Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options contact with skin, eyes or articles of cloth- ing. Use suitable additives only. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are Coolant level not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
  • Page 275 Coolant MOBILITY Adding Let the engine cool. Open the hood. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, then open If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. Close the cap.

  • Page 276: Maintenance

    Therefore, hand the service advisor the re- mote control with which the vehicle was MINI maintenance system driven most recently. The maintenance system indicates required Storage periods maintenance measures, and thereby pro-...
  • Page 277 Maintenance MOBILITY The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- Position mends that maintenance and repair be per- formed by a dealer’s service center or an- other qualified service center or repair shop. Records of regular maintenance and repair work should be retained. Socket for OBD Onboard Diag- nosis There is an OBD socket on the driver's side...

  • Page 278: Replacing Components

    MOBILITY Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options Wiper blades Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are NOTICE not necessarily available in your vehicle, The window may sustain damage if the e.
  • Page 279 Replacing components MOBILITY Light and bulb replacement Pull the wiper blade down out of the holder on the wiper arm, arrow 1. General information Lights and bulbs Lights and bulbs make an essential contri- bution to vehicle safety. The manufacturer of the vehicle recom- mends that you have appropriate work per- formed by a dealer’s service center or an- other qualified service center or repair shop...
  • Page 280 MOBILITY Replacing components checked and, if necessary, corrected by a dealer’s service center or another qualified WARNING service center or repair shop. Work on switched-on lighting systems can cause short circuits. There is a risk of in- Front halogen lights, bulb jury or risk of damage to property.
  • Page 281 Replacing components MOBILITY Bulbs: HB2 With white turn signal lights: PY21W Open the hood, refer to page 268. Turn the steering wheel. Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow, Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow 1, and remove. and remove. Pull off the connector. Unscrew the inner cover counterclock- wise, and remove it.
  • Page 282 MOBILITY Replacing components Parking lights/fog lights/daytime – Fog lights: turn the bulb holder, ar- row 3, counterclockwise and remove. running lights Follow the general instructions on lights and bulbs, refer to page 279. Bulbs: – Parking lights for halogen headlights: Parking lights for LED headlights: W5W NBV.
  • Page 283 Replacing components MOBILITY Side tail lights with Union Jack 3 License plate light 4 Center brake light Vehicle with two rear fog lights 1 Tail lights 2 Turn signals/brake lights 3 Turn signals/brake lights 4 Reversing lights 1 Side tail lights 2 Rear fog lights Side tail lights 3 License plate light...
  • Page 284 MOBILITY Replacing components Press the latches together, arrows 1, and Bulb, reversing lights: P21W remove the bulb holder. Open the tailgate. Remove left or right cover. Remove the bulb holder from the open- ing. Turn the bulb holder for the reversing Press the nonworking bulb gently into light, arrow, counterclockwise and re- the socket, turn counterclockwise and...
  • Page 285 Replacing components MOBILITY Central brake light and license plate heat shield that may be installed and the bumper. lights Follow the general instructions on lights and bulbs, refer to page 279. The lights feature LED technology. In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
  • Page 286 MOBILITY Replacing components heat shield that may be installed and the – With white lens: WY5W. bumper. Open the hood. The covers of the side turn signal lights are on the left and right next to the hinges of the hood. Replace nonworking bulb.

  • Page 287: Charging The Battery

    Information on compatible vehicle bat- teries is available at your dealer’s service Individual side scuttles for clicking into the center. side turn signals are available as original Mini accessories. Follow the assembly instructions. Charging the battery General information Vehicle battery...
  • Page 288 MOBILITY Replacing components battery to the starting aid terminals in the Accessing the fuses engine compartment. The fuses are located in the passenger floor area under the dashboard. Starting aid terminals To open, loosen screws, arrow 1. In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the starting aid terminals, refer to page 292, in the engine compartment with the engine off.

  • Page 289: Breakdown Assistance

    The red light in the button flashes when the hazard warning flashers are activated. MINI Roadside Assistance Concept MINI Roadside Assistance can be contacted if assistance is needed in the event of a breakdown. Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...
  • Page 290 "MINI Connected" For technical reasons, the Emergency Re- "MINI Assist" quest cannot be guaranteed under unfavora- ble conditions. "MINI Roadside Assistance" The contact to the Roadside Assistance Overview of the manufacture is established. A telephone number is displayed, if needed. Select to dial the telephone number on a connected mobile phone.
  • Page 291 Preparation if it can be established. Check whether the battery of the other If you can no longer hear the MINI Re- vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts. The sponse Center through the loudspeakers, voltage information can be found on the the hands-free system, for instance, may battery.
  • Page 292 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Starting aid terminals starting aid terminal of the vehicle to be started. Attach one terminal clamp of the nega- tive jumper cable to the negative termi- nal of the battery, or to the correspond- ing engine or body ground of assisting vehicle.

  • Page 293: Tow Truck

    Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Steptronic transmission with – Lift the vehicle using suitable means. driven front axle: transporting the – Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow fitting, body parts, or suspension vehicle parts. General information The vehicle must not be towed if the front Manual transmission wheels are touching the ground.
  • Page 294 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Tow truck Safety information With driven front axle WARNING If the approved gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will not be possible to control the vehi- cle's response.
  • Page 295 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Tow fitting Screw thread for tow fitting General information Threaded holes for the tow fitting are lo- cated in the front and rear of the vehicle on the right side with respect to the direction The screw-in tow fitting should always be of travel.
  • Page 296 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance the pedal. After the engine starts, imme- diately press on the clutch pedal again. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or rope, and switch off the haz- ard warning system. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified serv- ice center or repair shop.

  • Page 297: Care

    Care MOBILITY Care Vehicle features and options Distances and temperature – Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃. This chapter describes all standard, country- – Minimum distance from sensors, cam- specific and optional features offered with eras, seals: 12 inches/30 cm. the series. It also describes features that are –...

  • Page 298: Vehicle Care

    Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to General information page 119. MINI recommends using vehicle care and cleaning products from MINI. Suitable care Driving into a vehicle wash with a products are available from a dealer’s serv-...

  • Page 299: Matte Finish

    Care MOBILITY Safety information Clean the upholstery down to the seams us- ing large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the material vigorously. WARNING Improperly performed work on the vehicle Safety information paint can lead to a failure or malfunction of the radar sensors and thereby result in a NOTICE safety risk.
  • Page 300 MOBILITY Care Treat especially worn rubber parts with rub- Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action ber care agents at regular intervals. When and thus have a negative impact on safety. cleaning rubber seals, do not use any sili- Use only a mild soapy solution, with the con-containing vehicle care products in or- safety belts clipped into their buckles.
  • Page 301 Care MOBILITY Displays/Screens/Projection lenses NOTICE Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of any kind can damage the surface of dis- plays and screens. There is a risk of dam- age to property. Clean with a clean, anti- static microfiber cloth. NOTICE The surface of displays can be damaged with improper cleaning.
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  • Page 303: Reference

    REFERENCE Technical data ..................Appendix ....................Everything from A to Z ................ Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 304: Technical Data

    The specified heights do not take into ac- count attached parts, for instance a roof an- MINI 3-door Width with mirrors inches/mm 76.1/1,932 Width without mirrors inches/mm...
  • Page 305 68/1,727 Height inches/mm 56.1/1,425 Length inches/mm 157.4-158/3,998-4,013 Wheelbase inches/mm 101.1/2,567 Smallest turning radius diam. ft/m 36.1/11.0 Weights MINI Cooper, 3-door Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,620/1,642 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 3,620/1,642 Load Manual transmission lbs/kg 789/358 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg...
  • Page 306 2,072/940 Approved rear axle load Manual transmission lbs/kg 1,881/853 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 1,861/844 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 MINI Cooper S, 3-door Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,675/1,667 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 3,719/1,687 Load Manual transmission lbs/kg 776/352...
  • Page 307 2,086/946 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 2,125/964 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,881/853 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 MINI John Cooper Works, 3-door Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,719/1,687 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 3,765/1,708 Load lbs/kg 776/352 Approved front axle load...

  • Page 308: Appendix

    REFERENCE Appendix Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the vehicle are listed here. Updates made after the editorial deadline These chapters of the printed Owner's Manual contain updates made after the edi- torial deadline: – Information: Data storage, refer to page 12.
  • Page 309 Appendix REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

  • Page 310: Everything From A To Z

    REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Anti-theft protection, lug bolts Approach control warning with city light braking function ABS, Antilock Brake System Approved axle load Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Con- Apps, see Owner's Handbook for Naviga- trol tion, Entertainment, Communication Accessories and parts...
  • Page 311 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Blocking, power window Cargo straps Bluetooth connection Carpet, care Bonus range, GREEN Mode Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust gas Bottle holder, see Cup holder system Brake assistant CBS Condition Based Service Brake discs, break-in Center armrest Brake force display Center console...
  • Page 312 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Compatible devices, see Suitable devi- Compressor Damage, tires Computer, see Onboard Computer Dashboard Condensation on windows Data memory Condensation under the vehicle Data protection, settings Condition Based Service CBS Data, technical 304, Configuring driving program Date Confirmation signal Date display...
  • Page 313 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Driving Dynamics Control, see MINI Driv- Engine oil ing Modes switch Engine oil, adding Driving Excitement, SPORT Engine oil change Driving instructions, break-in Engine oil filler neck Driving mode, GREEN Engine oil types to add...
  • Page 314 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z First-aid kit Glass sunroof, see Panoramic glass sun- Fish, MINIMALISM display roof Flat tire, changing wheels Glove compartment Flat Tire Monitor FTM GPS geolocation, vehicle position Flat tire, repairing GPS, navigation, see Owner's Handbook for Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Navigation, Entertainment, Communica- Flat tire, warning light 158,...
  • Page 315 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE HomeLink, see Integrated Universal Remote Intelligent Safety Control Intended use Homepage Intensity, AUTO program Hood Interior equipment Horn Interior lights Hot exhaust gas system Interior lights during unlocking Hotline, see Owner's Handbook for Naviga- Interior lights with the vehicle locked tion, Entertainment, Communication Interior mirror...
  • Page 316 Messages, see Check Control Location, vehicle position Microfilter 201, Locking, automatic MID - program, driving dynamics Locking, from inside MINI Connected, see Owner's Handbook for Locking, settings Navigation, Entertainment, Communica- Low beams tion Low beams, automatic, see High-beam As- MINI driving modes...
  • Page 317 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Music hard disk, see Owner's Handbook for Operation via touchscreen Navigation, Entertainment, Communica- Optional equipment tion Owner's Manual media Owner's Manual, printed Navigation, see Owner's Manual for Naviga- tion, Entertainment and Communication Paint, vehicle Neck restraints, front, see Head re- Panic alarm, see Panic mode straints...
  • Page 318 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Radio-operated remote control, see Remote RSC Runflat System Component, see Runflat control tires Radio-ready state Rubber components, care Radio, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Runflat tires Entertainment and Communication Rain sensor 111, Ratchet straps Rear lights Safe braking Rear luggage rack...
  • Page 319 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE SMS, see Short messages, see Owner's Steptronic transmission with double clutch, Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, see Steptronic transmission Communication Stopping the engine SMS text messages, supplementary Storage compartments Snow chains Storage, tires Socket Storing the vehicle Socket, OBD Onboard Diagnostics Stowing and securing cargo Software update...
  • Page 320 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure monitor, see Unintentional alarm Tire pressure Units of measurement Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Universal remote control Tire repair kit, see Mobility System Unlocking, automatic Tires, changing Unlocking, settings Tire sealant, see Mobility System Updates made after the editorial deadline Tires, everything on wheels and tires...
  • Page 321 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Warning displays, see Check Control Warning messages, see Check Control Warning triangle Warranty Washer fluid Washer nozzles, windshield 113, Washing the vehicle Water on roads Weights Welcome lights Welcome lights during unlocking Wheel cleaner Wheels, changing Wheels, everything on wheels and tires...
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  • Page 323: California Proposition 65

    California Proposition 65 Warning Online Version für Sach-Nr. 0140 - II/19...
  • Page 324 MINI MOTORER'S GUIDE APP. Your customized information about the vehicle in an app. Optimized for smartphones & tablets. Can be used offline. 01402723718 ue *BL272371800E* Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18...

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