Page 1 LINK: CONTENT & A-Z OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI HARDTOP 2 DOOR / 4 DOOR / JCW GP. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 2 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
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 Navigation, Entertainment and Communication can be called up via the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle. NOTES Information..........................QUICK REFERENCE Entering..........................Set-up and use........................20 On the road..........................AT A GLANCE Cockpit............................ Central Information Display (CID)..................36 Voice activation system....................General settings........................
Page 5 Interior equipment......................208 Storage compartments.....................219 Cargo area..........................223 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving................Reducing fuel consumption................... MOBILITY Refueling..........................244 Fuel............................Wheels and tires........................248 Engine compartment......................272 Engine oil..........................275 Coolant..........................279 Maintenance........................Replacing components....................Breakdown assistance..................... Care............................300 REFERENCE Technical data........................Appendix..........................311 Everything from A to Z....................312 ©...
Page 6: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle
Omission of the rear window wiper. The John Cooper Works GP is a special For an overview of all descriptions on the model of the MINI 3-door model with spe- John Cooper Works GP, refer to the index cial focus on a sporty character.
Page 7 Internet and to others as well as serious Vehicle information and general informa- damage to the vehicle. tion on MINI, e.g., on technology, are availa- Measures that can be taken to ble on the Internet: www.miniusa.com. help protect the environment.
Page 8 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 9 The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- quires vehicle manufacturers to provide the mends that you entrust corresponding pro- following warning: cedures to a MINI dealer’s service center. If you choose to use another service facility, Warning the manufacturer of your vehicle recom-...
Page 10 Such damage is – New Vehicle Limited Warranty. not covered by the MINI New Vehicle Lim- – Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. ited Warranty. – Federal Emissions System Defect War- Refer to chapter engine oil change regard- ranty.
Page 11 Information NOTES Operating data in the vehicle The majority of this data is volatile and is only processed within the vehicle itself. Control units process data to operate the ve- Only a small share of the data is stored hicle. event-related in event or fault memories.
Page 12 NOTES Information – Settings for the seat and steering wheel There is no further interaction between the positions. mobile device and the vehicle, such as ac- tive access to vehicle data. – Suspension and climate control settings. How the data will be processed further is If necessary, data can be transferred to the determined by the provider of the particular entertainment and communication system...
Page 13 Information NOTES tions and services required by law such as is recorded by the EDR under normal driv- Assist systems. ing conditions and no personal data, for in- stance name, gender, age, and crash loca- Services from other providers tion, are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforce- When using online services from other pro- ment, could combine the EDR data with the...
Page 14 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to noti- fying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it...
Page 15 Information NOTES Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 16: Quick Reference
QUICK REFERENCE Entering Entering Opening and closing Buttons for the central locking system Buttons on the vehicle key Overview 1 Unlocking Buttons for the central locking system. 2 Locking 3 Unlocking the tailgate Locking 4 Panic mode Pressing the button locks the vehi- cle if the front doors are closed.
Page 17 Entering QUICK REFERENCE The vehicle automatically detects the vehi- – Unlock the vehicle and then press the cle key when it is in close proximity or in button on the outside of the tailgate. the car's interior. – Press and hold the button on the vehicle key for approx.
Page 18 QUICK REFERENCE Entering Driver's door Central Information Display (CID) For 3-door models: Concept The Central Information Display (CID) com- bines the functions of a multitude of switches. These functions can be operated via the Controller. Buttons on the Controller Button Function Press once: calls up the main 1 Power windows...
Page 19 Entering QUICK REFERENCE If no other commands are available, operate the function via the Central Information Display (CID). Terminating the voice activation system Press the button on the steering wheel or ›Cancel‹. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 20: Set-Up And Use
QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Set-up and use Seats, mirrors, and steering Adjusting the exterior mirrors wheel Manually adjustable seats 1 Adjusting 2 Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Mon- itor 3 Folding in and out 1 Forward/backward 2 Thigh support Adjusting the steering wheel 3 Height 4 Backrest tilt...
Page 21 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Entering the rear Navigation destination entry Pull lever up to the stop. Entering a destination via address State/province "Navigation" "Enter address" "State/Province?" Select the country from the list. Entering the address Fold backrest forward. The address can be entered in any order. Push the seat forward.
Page 22 QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use (CID), the steering wheel buttons and spo- Via the Central Information Display (CID) ken instructions. "Accept" "My MINI" Via the button on the steering wheel "System settings" Press the button. "Mobile devices" Via the instrument cluster "Connect new device"...
Page 23 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "System settings" "Mobile devices" "Settings" Select the following settings: – "Bluetooth®" – "Apple CarPlay" Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle.
Page 24: On The Road
QUICK REFERENCE On the road On the road Driving Press the Start/Stop button. Manual transmission: switching off Starting and stopping the engine With the vehicle at a standstill, press the Start/Stop button. Ignition on/off Shift into first gear or reverse. –...
Page 25 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Manual transmission Steptronic transmission, Sport and manual mode Shifting When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push the gearshift lever to the right in order to prevent inadvertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear. Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 26 QUICK REFERENCE On the road 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 27 On the road QUICK REFERENCE – 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. Cleaning the windshield Press the lever down.
Page 28 QUICK REFERENCE On the road – 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. Cleaning the windshield Press the lever down.
Page 29 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Button Function Button Function Controls the air flow, Windshield defroster. manual. Rear window defroster. Controls the air distribution manually. Refueling stop Refueling Windshield defroster. Fuel cap Grasp the fuel filler flap at the rear edge and open it.
Page 30 Displaying the engine oil level Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Vehicle status" For 5-door models: "Engine oil level" The tire inflation pressure values can be found on the sign on the door pillar.
Page 31 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 32: At A Glance
AT A GLANCE Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. This chapter describes all standard, country- When using these functions and systems, specific and optional features offered with the applicable laws and regulations must be the series.
Page 33 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 Wipers Camera-based cruise control Wiper on Canadian mod- on/off Cruise control on/off Rain sensor...
Page 34 AT A GLANCE Cockpit Increase volume Horn, entire surface Reduce volume 11 Adjusting the steering wheel 12 Unlocking the hood In the vicinity of the center console Hazard warning system PDC Park Distance Con- trol Rearview camera Intelligent Safety Parking assistant Auto Start/Stop func- 2 Control Display tion...
Page 35 Cockpit AT A GLANCE DSC Dynamic Stability Control 8 Controller with buttons 9 Parking brake MINI Driving Modes switch 7 Steptronic transmission selector lever Manual transmission gearshift lever In the vicinity of the roofliner Emergency Request, Ambient light Indicator light, front-seat pas-...
Page 36: 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 37 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 38 AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID) Selecting the display In the case of very high temperatures on the Control Display, for instance due to in- The display can be selected in menus which tense solar radiation, the brightness may be support the split screen function.
Page 39 Central Information Display (CID) AT A GLANCE Operation Buttons on the Controller – Turn to switch between menu items, for Button Function example. Press once: calls up the main menu. Press twice: open recently used menus. Opens the Communication menu. Opens the Media/Radio menu.
Page 40 Opens the previous display. Adjusting menu contents The display of menus "Media/Radio", Opens the Options menu. "Communication" and "MINI Connected" can be adjusted, for instance to remove the en- tries of functions that are not used from the menu. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 41 Central Information Display (CID) AT A GLANCE Via Central Information Display (CID): Entering letters and numbers Select the menu. Input "Personalize menu" Turn the Controller: select letters or Select desired menu contents to be dis- numbers. played. : confirm entry. Changing between displays Deleting After a menu item is selected, for instance...
Page 42 AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID) Entering letters and numbers Input Tap the symbol on the touchscreen. A keyboard is displayed on the Control Display. Enter desired letters and numbers. Deleting The main menu is displayed. All Central Information Display (CID) func- Symbol Function tions can be called up via the main menu.
Page 43 Central Information Display (CID) AT A GLANCE Storing a function Select the function via the Central Infor- mation Display (CID). Press and hold the desired but- ton, until a signal sounds. Executing a function Press the button. The function will work immediately. This means, for instance that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
Page 44: Voice Activation System
AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle features and options activation system. To set the language, refer to page 48. – Always say commands in the language This chapter describes all standard, country- of the voice activation system. specific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 45 The following is displayed in the top area of and system announcements can be set. the Control Display: Via the Central Information Display (CID): – Some possible commands for the current menu. "My MINI" – Some possible commands from other "System settings" menus. If necessary, "Language" –...
Page 46 Via the Central Information Display (CID): – Major language dialects can cause prob- lems with the voice recognition feature. "My MINI" Speak loud and clear. "System settings" "Language" Using the voice activation sys- "Server speech recognition"...
Page 47 – Connected Voice Services purchased via MINI Connected Store. – Same MINI Connected account used in the vehicle and in the MINI Connected app. – Vehicle added in the MINI Connected app. – Amazon account and MINI account con- nected in the MINI Connected app.
Page 48: General Settings
Via the Central Information Display (CID): the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available "My MINI" in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- "System settings" tions or country versions. This also applies "Date and time"...
Page 49 Make the settings for the month and If vehicle tracking has been activated, the year. current vehicle position can be displayed in the MINI Connected app. Setting the date format Activating/deactivating Via the Central Information Display (CID): Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI"...
Page 50 AT A GLANCE General settings Via the Central Information Display (CID): "Screensaver" Select the desired setting. "My MINI" The setting is stored for the driver profile "System settings" currently used. "Pop-ups" Select the desired setting. Messages The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Page 51 Navigation, for instance stored destina- Concept tions. The vehicle offers various functions which – Phone book. require data to be transferred to MINI or a – Office data, for instance voice notes. service provider. The data transfer can be – Login accounts.
Page 52 AT A GLANCE General settings Via the Central Information Display (CID): Function Connec- tion type "My MINI" Making calls via the hands- Bluetooth. "System settings" free system. "Data privacy" Using phone functions via "Delete personal data" the Central Information Dis- play (CID).
Page 53 Switching on Bluetooth devices when the traffic situation allows. As warranted, stop and use the systems Via the Central Information Display (CID): and devices while the vehicle is stationary. "My MINI" "System settings" Compatible devices "Mobile devices" "Settings" General information "Bluetooth®"...
Page 54 All requirements are met and all required steps were completed in the specified order. Via the Central Information Display (CID): Despite that, the mobile device does not "My MINI" function as expected. "System settings" In this case, the following explanations can help: "Mobile devices"...
Page 55 General settings AT A GLANCE – Transmission of the phone book entries – Audio devices with USB port, for in- is not yet complete. stance MP3 players. – It is possible that only the phone book – USB storage devices. entries of the mobile phone or the SIM Common file systems are supported.
Page 56 The iPhone has already been paired with tion are activated on the iPhone. Apple CarPlay. When a new connection is established, CarPlay can no longer be se- – Booking the MINI Connected service: lected. Apple CarPlay preparation. – Delete the iPhone concerned from the device list.
Page 57 Pair the iPhone as a new device. Via the Central Information Display (CID): If the steps listed have been carried out and "My MINI" the required function is still not available: contact the hotline, a dealer's service center "System settings"...
Page 58 The software version installed in the vehicle Deleting the device is displayed. Via the Central Information Display (CID): Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "My MINI" "System settings" "System settings" "Mobile devices" "Software update" Select device.
Page 59 General settings AT A GLANCE Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "System settings" "Software update" "Restore software" 5. – "Previous version" The previous software version is re- stored. – "Default software settings" The first software version is re- stored.
Page 60: Owner's Manual Media
You can use the following media formats to call up the content in the Owner's Manual: Press the button. – Printed Owner's Manual, refer to "My MINI" page 60. "Owner's Manual" – Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehi- cle, refer to page 60.
Page 61 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.
Page 62: 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 and the doors from the inside and lock them- functions that are not necessarily available selves in.
Page 63 71, are applied. Start/Stop button. – The interior lights, refer to page 148, and the MINI logo projection are switched on, provided that the interior lights were not switched off manually. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 64 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 65 Opening and closing CONTROLS – Press the button on the vehicle Push battery in the direction of the ar- key and hold for at least 3 sec- row using a pointed object and lift it onds. out. – Briefly press the button on the vehicle key three times in succession.
Page 66 Do not transport the vehicle key to- – The options provided by the Remote gether with electronic devices. Services of the MINI Connected app in- – Interference of radio transmission by a clude the ability to lock and unlock a ve- charging process of mobile devices, for hicle.
Page 67 Opening and closing CONTROLS Persons who spend a lengthy time in the To do this, slide the integrated key into vehicle while being exposed to extreme the opening from below and remove the temperatures are at risk of injury or death. lid.
Page 68 CONTROLS Opening and closing Comfort Access Overview Concept The vehicle can be accessed without operat- ing the vehicle key. Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your pants pocket, is sufficient. The vehicle automatically detects the vehi- cle key when it is in close proximity or in the car's interior.
Page 69 Opening and closing CONTROLS pressing the button on the outer door han- Closing dle again does not unlock the other vehicle access points. Rather, the vehicle is locked again. If the vehicle was locked automatically after driving off or with the button of the central locking system from the inside, note the fol- lowing: if a door on a locked vehicle is opened from the inside with the door...
Page 70 CONTROLS Opening and closing Do not transport the vehicle key 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 71 Opening and closing CONTROLS With the vehicle stationary, press the but- ton in the driver's floor area twice in quick NOTICE succession. Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the windows and heat conductors while driv- ing. There is a risk of damage to property. Closing Cover the edges and ensure that pointed objects do not hit the windows.
Page 72 – 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 73 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 port. Select driver profile.
Page 74 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 75 – Visual alarm: Via the Central Information Display (CID): By flashing of the hazard warning sys- "My MINI" tem and headlights, where required. "Vehicle settings" Do not modify the system to ensure func- "Doors/Key" tion of the alarm system.
Page 76 CONTROLS Opening and closing Opening the tailgate with the alarm Tilt alarm sensor system switched on The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The tailgate can be opened even when the The alarm system responds in situations alarm system is switched on. such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is towed.
Page 77 Opening and closing CONTROLS Switching off the alarm Power windows – Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key. – Unlock the vehicle with the integrated On 5-door models key and switch on the ignition using the emergency detection of the vehicle key, refer to page 65.
Page 78 CONTROLS Opening and closing The window closes automatically if the Pull the switch past the resistance door is closed. Pulling the switch again point again within approx. 4 seconds stops the motion. and hold it there. Convenient closing with the vehicle key, re- The window closes without jam protec- fer to page 64.
Page 79 Opening and closing CONTROLS Initializing the system Safety information The system can be initialized when the ve- hicle is stationary and the engine is run- Warning ning. Body parts can be jammed when operating During initialization, the affected window the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. closes without jam protection.
Page 80 CONTROLS Opening and closing With the glass sunroof completely Pressing the switch again stops the mo- tion. raised – Slide switch back to the re- With the glass sunroof completely sistance point and hold. raised The glass sunroof is Press the switch forward be- opened as long as the yond the resistance point and switch is pressed.
Page 81 After a power failure during the opening or closing process, the glass sunroof can only be operated to a limited extent. The system must be initialized in this case. MINI rec- ommends having this work performed only by a dealer's service center or another quali- fied service center or repair shop.
Page 82: Seats, Mirrors, And Steering Wheel
CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel 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 83 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS 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 84 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Front seat heating Warning Overview Unexpected movements of the rear seat backrest while driving may occur if the rear seat backrest is unlocked. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of in- jury.
Page 85 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear danger to life. Make sure that all occu- seat are intended for the persons sitting on pants are wearing safety belts correctly. the left and right. The center safety belt buckle of the rear seat is intended for the person sitting in the Warning...
Page 86 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel 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 Guide the safety belt slowly over A missing protective effect due to re- shoulder and hip to put it on.
Page 87 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS 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 set. Proceed in the reverse order to install the head restraint.
Page 88 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel – 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 89 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS 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 90 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel 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 mir- ror position. Interior mirror, manually dimmable Flip lever Photocells are used for control: –...
Page 91 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting 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. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 92: Transporting Children Safely
CONTROLS Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options Warning A heated vehicle may result in death to This chapter describes all standard, country- persons, especially children, or animals. specific and optional features offered with There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. the series.
Page 93 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Safety information Warning The stability of the child restraint system Warning is limited or compromised with incorrect The safety belt cannot be fastened cor- seat adjustment or improper installation of rectly on children shorter than 5 ft, the child seat.
Page 94 CONTROLS Transporting children safely Do not use child restraint systems which that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica- have been damaged or exposed to an acci- tor light lights up. dent. Before installing a child restraint system in If a child restraint system and its fasten- the front passenger seat, make sure that the ing system has been damaged or exposed front, knee and side airbags on the front...
Page 95 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a com- bined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Page 96 CONTROLS Transporting children safely Before installing LATCH child NOTICE restraint fixing systems The anchors for the upper retaining straps Pull the safety belt away from the area of of child restraint systems are only pro- the child restraint system. vided for these retaining straps. When other objects are mounted, the anchors Assembly of LATCH child restraint can be damaged.
Page 97 Transporting children safely CONTROLS ON 5-door models: Locking Attaching the upper retaining strap to the anchor the doors and windows Raise the head restraint, if needed. On the rear seat: Guide the upper retain- Doors ing strap between or along both sides of the supports of the head restraint to the anchor.
Page 98: 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 99 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 114: when switching off the ignition, the selector lever Starting the engine position P is engaged automatically if the...
Page 100 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 in the ve- drive power may not be available for ap- hicle can cause the vehicle to move and proximately 30 seconds after starting the endanger themselves and traffic, for in-...
Page 101 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 102 CONTROLS Driving Instrument cluster with enhanced – Manual transmission: clutch pedal is features: display pressed. – Steptronic transmission: by releasing The display indicates that the the brake pedal. Auto Start/Stop function is ready for an Automatic engine After the engine starts, accelerate as usual. start.
Page 103 Driving CONTROLS Additional Auto Start/Stop The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button. function – LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function Depending on the vehicle equipment and is activated. country-specific version, the vehicle fea- tures a variety of sensors for assessing the Switching off the vehicle during an traffic situation.
Page 104 CONTROLS Driving Parking brake Releasing Safety information Warning An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi- cle against rolling. In order to ensure that the vehicle is se- Raise lever slightly, press the button and cured against rolling away, follow the fol- guide the lever down.
Page 105 Driving CONTROLS Wiper system Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" General information "Vehicle settings" Do not use the wipers if the windshield is "Lighting" dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or "Exterior lighting" cause them to become worn more quickly.
Page 106 CONTROLS Driving – Resting position of the wipers, posi- Safety information tion 0. – Intermittent operation or rain sensor, NOTICE position 1. If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers – Normal wiper speed, position 2. can accidentally start moving in vehicle –...
Page 107 Driving CONTROLS Setting the frequency or sensitivity of Cleaning the windshield the rain sensor Pull the lever. Turn the thumbwheel. The system sprays washer fluid on the windshield and activates the wipers briefly. With deactivated rain sensor: set the inter- val.
Page 108 CONTROLS Driving – In resting position: turn the switch Folding away the wipers downward, arrow 3. The switch auto- Switch the ignition on and off again. matically returns to its idle position Press and hold the wiper lever down, un- when released.
Page 109 Driving CONTROLS Canada: wiper system – Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once beyond the resistance point. The lever automatically returns to its initial General information position when released. Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or Switching off and brief wipe cause them to become worn more quickly.
Page 110 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 111 Driving CONTROLS Cleaning the windshield – In resting position: turn the switch downward, arrow 3. The switch auto- matically returns to its idle position when released. – In intermittent mode: turn the switch further, arrow 2. The switch automati- cally returns to its interval position when released.
Page 112 CONTROLS Driving Washer fluid Folding away the wipers Switch the ignition on and off again. General information Press the wiper lever up past the point of resistance and hold it for approx. All washer nozzles are supplied from one 3 seconds, until the wipers remain in a reservoir.
Page 113 Driving CONTROLS Manual transmission NOTICE Silicon-containing additives in the washer Safety information fluid for the water-repelling effect on the windows can lead to damage to the wash- ing system. There is a risk of damage to Warning property. Do not add silicon-containing ad- An unsecured vehicle can begin to move ditives to the washer fluid.
Page 114 CONTROLS Driving Shifting In order to ensure that the vehicle is se- cured against rolling away, follow the fol- lowing: General information – Set the parking brake. Depending on the engine installation, the engine speed during a shifting operation is –...
Page 115 Driving CONTROLS Transmission with a tap-operated The transmission blocks the drive wheels in selector lever position P. selector lever Engage selector lever position P only when the vehicle is stationary. Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that selector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to move.
Page 116 CONTROLS Driving Engaging selector lever position D, N, Engaging selector lever positions: R, or P with a tap-operated selector lever With the vehicle stationary, depress the General information brake pedal before shifting out of selector lever position P or N; otherwise, the shift To prevent the vehicle from creeping after block will not be deactivated and the shift you select a drive mode, maintain pressure...
Page 117 Driving CONTROLS if needed. The selector lever automati- If there is a malfunction, you may not be cally returns to the center position when able to change the selector lever position. released. Manually unlock the transmission lock, if needed, refer to page 120. Engaging selector lever position N: with a tap-operated selector lever Start the engine while pressing on the...
Page 118 CONTROLS Driving Sport program M/S Activating manual mode Press the selector lever to the left from Concept selector lever position D, arrow 1. The shifting points and shifting times in the Sport program are designed for a sportier driving style. The transmission, for instance shifts up later and the shifting times are shorter.
Page 119 Driving CONTROLS For vehicles with Steptronic Sport transmis- After conservative driving in manual mode sion, automatic shift operations are not per- without acceleration or shifting via the shift formed if one of the following conditions is paddles for a certain amount of time, the met: transmission switches back to automatic mode.
Page 120 CONTROLS Driving Releasing the transmission lock Press the button on the front of the se- lector lever and move the selector lever manually: with a latching selector back slightly. lever Release the release lever. If the selector lever is locked in selector Bring the selector lever into the desired lever position P despite the ignition being position.
Page 121 An experienced driver may be able to ach- While the engine is running: ieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode. Press button and select SPORT with the MINI Driving Modes switch. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 122: Displays
CONTROLS Displays Displays Vehicle features and options in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. This chapter describes all standard, country- When using these functions and systems, specific and optional features offered with the applicable laws and regulations must be the series.
Page 123 Displays CONTROLS Instrument cluster with enhanced features: overview 1 Tachometer 4 Vehicle speed 2 Display/reset miles 5 Indicator/warning lights 3 Electronic displays 6 Fuel gauge Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 124 1 Driver assistance systems Onboard Computer 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 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 125 1 Selector lever position 4 External temperature Gear shift indicator Range 2 Time 5 Messages, for instance Check Control MINI Driving Modes switch sta- Selection lists Navigation instructions John Cooper Works GP: GP MODE 6 Total miles/trip odometer 3 Driver assistance systems...
Page 126 CONTROLS Displays Red lights Person warning If a collision with a detected person Safety belt reminder 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. The Instrument cluster without enhanced safety belt reminder can also be activated if features: orange lights...
Page 127 Displays CONTROLS DSC Dynamic Stability Control Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The indicator light flashes: DSC con- The indicator light illuminates: the trols the drive and braking forces. Tire Pressure Monitor reports a low The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce tire inflation pressure or a flat tire. speed and modify your driving style to the Follow the information in the Check Control driving circumstances.
Page 128 CONTROLS Displays Reduce the vehicle speed and have the the control elements on the steering wheel. system checked immediately; otherwise, serious engine misfiring within a brief Blue lights period can seriously damage emission control components, in particular the High beams catalytic converter.
Page 129 Messages after trip completion messages Certain messages displayed while driving are displayed again after the ignition is Via the Central Information Display (CID): switched off. "My MINI" "Vehicle status" Fuel gauge "Check Control" Select the SMS text message. Concept Display The current fill level of the fuel tank is dis- played.
Page 130 CONTROLS Displays Tachometer External temperature General information Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a sig- is reduced to protect the engine. nal sounds. A Check Control message is displayed.
Page 131 Displays CONTROLS Date Displaying the cruising range Via the Central Information Display (CID): The date is displayed in the in- "My MINI" strument cluster. "System settings" Set the date on the Central In- "Displays" formation Display (CID), refer to page 49.
Page 132 CONTROLS Displays ing distance or time to the next scheduled Via the Central Information Display (CID): maintenance. "My MINI" A service advisor can read out the current "Vehicle status" service notifications from your vehicle key. "Service required" Display "Vehicle inspection"...
Page 133 Displays CONTROLS Manual transmission: displaying from the rain sensor, and will be displayed depending on the situation. Example Description With the navigation system, the system takes into account the information stored in Efficient gear is set. the navigation data and also displays speed limits present on routes without signs.
Page 134 CONTROLS Displays instrument cluster or via the Onboard Com- – When driving toward bright lights or puter. strong reflections. – When the windshield in front of the in- terior mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov- ered by a sticker, etc. –...
Page 135 Displays CONTROLS Onboard Computer Activating a list and adjusting the setting Concept Button on the Function The Onboard Computer displays different steering wheel vehicle data in the instrument cluster, such Move selection up. as average values. Calling up information Move selection down.
Page 136 Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can select what information from the On- board Computer can be accessed in the in- strument cluster. Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "System settings" Press and hold the button on the turn signal "Displays" lever.
Page 137 Calling up the Onboard Computer or trip computer Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" Distance to destination "Driving information" Depending on the vehicle equipment, the distance remaining to the destination is dis- "Onboard info"...
Page 138 SPORT "Technology in action" program. "Sport displays" Sport instruments "Vehicle and surroundings" Via the MINI Driving Modes switch: General information Activate SPORT. On the Control Display, values for power and torque are displayed. "Sport displays"...
Page 139 Adjusting John Cooper Works GP: the acceleration Via the Central Information Display (CID): force can be set as basic display of the LED ring. "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" Event displays "Speed warning" Functions that are only displayed tempora- rily, for instance the volume or temperature "Warning at:"...
Page 140 This system projects important information Via the Central Information Display (CID): into the driver's field of vision, for instance the speed. "My MINI" The driver can get information without "System settings" averting his or her eyes from the road. "Displays"...
Page 141 Displays CONTROLS Overview Selecting displays in the Head-up Display Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "System settings" "Displays" "Head-Up Display" "Displayed information" Select the desired displays in the Head- Switching the Head-up Display up Display. on/off Settings are stored for the driver profile currently used.
Page 142 The setting is stored for the driver profile Switching on currently used. Via the Central Information Display (CID): Setting the rotation "My MINI" The screen of the Head-up Display can be "System settings" rotated around its own axis. "Displays" Via the Central Information Display (CID): "Head-Up Display"...
Page 143 Request. engine. 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. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 144: Lights
CONTROLS Lights Lights Vehicle features and options Symbol Function Parking lights. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and Low beams. functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions.
Page 145 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 146 Concept Via the Central Information Display (CID): The high-beam Assistant detects other traf- "My MINI" fic participants early on and automatically switches the high beams on or off depend- "Vehicle settings" ing on the traffic situation.
Page 147 Lights CONTROLS The high beams can be switched on and off – In very unfavorable weather conditions, manually at any time. such as fog or heavy precipitation. – When detecting poorly-lit road users Activating/deactivating such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic;...
Page 148 Activating/deactivating The 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 149 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 150: Safety
CONTROLS Safety Safety Vehicle features and options in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. This chapter describes all standard, country- When using these functions and systems, specific and optional features offered with the applicable laws and regulations must be the series.
Page 151 Safety CONTROLS Head airbag feet and legs in the floor area and does not support them on the dashboard. In the event of a side impact, the head air- – Make sure that occupants keep their bag protects the head. heads away from the side airbag.
Page 152 CONTROLS Safety 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 153 Safety CONTROLS 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 154 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 155 Safety CONTROLS Resetting the system on run-flat tires and continued driving with these tires. Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" If a tire inflation pressure check is "Vehicle status" required "Tire Pressure Monitor" Message Start the engine but do not drive off.
Page 156 CONTROLS Safety 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 157 Safety CONTROLS 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 The vehicle handles differently when a conditions such as the following: run-flat tire has insufficient or no tire...
Page 158 CONTROLS Safety Failure performing 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 159 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 160 CONTROLS Safety on run-flat tires and continued driving If identification of flat tire damage is 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 161 Safety CONTROLS 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 162 CONTROLS Safety 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 may not respective settings.
Page 163 Safety CONTROLS 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 164 – 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 165 Safety CONTROLS Acute warning with braking function System limits An acute warning is displayed when there Safety information is an imminent danger of collision due to the vehicle approaching another object at a high speed. Warning The driver must intervene actively when The system is designed to operate in cer- there is an acute warning.
Page 166 CONTROLS Safety – Up to 10 seconds after the start of the Detection range engine via the Start/Stop button. – During calibration of the camera imme- diately after vehicle delivery. – If there are constant blinding effects be- cause of oncoming light, for instance from the sun low in the sky.
Page 167 Safety CONTROLS traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely Switching on/off and actively 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 168 CONTROLS Safety Braking intervention Thus, a warning might not be issued or be issued late. The warning prompts the driver to inter- The following situations may not be de- vene. During a warning, the maximum brak- tected, for example: ing force is used. In order to activate the Brake Assistant function, you must apply –...
Page 169 Safety CONTROLS General information If the system is switched on while the vehi- cle is stationary or driving at low speeds, The system can limit the speed, starting at a 20 mph/30 km/h is set as the speed limit. value of 20 mph/30 km/h. The vehicle can The set speed is displayed under the LIMIT be driven at any speed below the set speed or LIM indicator.
Page 170 CONTROLS Safety Press the accelerator pedal all the way down Displays in the Head-up Display to intentionally exceed the set speed limit. The information from the Speed Limiter can When the vehicle speed drops below the set also be displayed in the Head-up Display. speed limit, the limit is automatically reacti- vated.
Page 171 Safety CONTROLS Safety information System limits The function may be limited in the follow- ing situations and may issue an incorrect Warning warning or no warning at all: The system cannot serve as a substitute – When the clock is set incorrectly. for the driver’s personal judgment in as- sessing one's physical state.
Page 172 CONTROLS Safety sure that is achieved by the automatic brak- ing function. This interrupts automatic braking. Interrupting automatic braking It can be necessary to interrupt automatic braking in certain situations, for instance for an evasive maneuver. Interrupt automatic braking: – By pressing the brake pedal.
Page 173: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems CONTROLS 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 and to keep the vehicle on a steady course by functions that are not necessarily available reducing engine speed and by applying...
Page 174 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Indicator/warning lights Warning When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis- When driving with a roof load, for in- played in the instrument cluster. stance with roof-mounted luggage rack, The indicator light lights up: DSC is the vehicle's center of gravity is higher, deactivated.
Page 175 The programs are selected via the MINI nal and lateral acceleration but with limited Driving Modes switch. vehicle stability. The system does not inter-...
Page 176 MINI Driving Modes switch This configuration is retrieved when GREEN is activated. Concept Via the Central Information Display (CID) The MINI Driving Modes switch helps to "My MINI" fine-tune the vehicle's settings and features. "Vehicle settings" Choose between three different programs.
Page 177 Program selection Furthermore, the steering force adapts ac- Pressing the MINI Driving cording to the driving program, so that a Modes switch displays a list of firm, sporty feel or a comfortable steering programs, which can be se- response is conveyed.
Page 178: Driving Comfort
CONTROLS Driving comfort 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 and for the driver’s personal judgment in as- functions that are not necessarily available sessing the traffic conditions.
Page 179 Driving comfort CONTROLS 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 179. ning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. The max.
Page 180 CONTROLS Driving comfort Switching off Instrument cluster without enhanced features: Press the button on the steering The stored speed is displayed by the wheel. symbol in the Info Display of the instrument The displays go out. The stored desired cluster. speed is deleted.
Page 181 Driving comfort CONTROLS Adjusting the distance Make sure that the difference between cur- rent speed and stored speed is not too large before calling up the stored speed. Other- Safety information wise, unintentional braking or accelerating may occur. Warning In the following cases, the stored speed The system cannot serve as a substitute value is deleted and cannot be called up for the driver’s personal judgment.
Page 182 CONTROLS Driving comfort The indicator light in the instrument Distance to vehicle ahead of you cluster lights up. Distance display To switch distance control back on, press Distance 1 one of the two buttons again briefly. After changing over distance control, a Check Control message is displayed.
Page 183 Driving comfort CONTROLS The conditions are not adequate for the sys- – For pedestrians, cyclists or similarly tem to work. slow-moving road users. The system was deactivated but applies the – For red traffic lights. brakes until you actively resume control by –...
Page 184 CONTROLS Driving comfort Cornering Examples of unfavorable weather or light conditions: – Wet conditions. – Snowfall. – Slush. – Fog. – Glare. Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic situation. If necessary, intervene ac- tively, for instance by braking, steering or When the desired speed is too high for a evading.
Page 185 Driving comfort CONTROLS Cruise control There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property. Only use the system if driving at constant speed is possible. Concept Using this system, a desired speed can be Overview adjusted using the buttons on the steering wheel.
Page 186 CONTROLS Driving comfort Instrument cluster with en- Setting the speed hanced features: Maintaining/storing the speed Display in the instrument cluster lights up. The current Press button in the interrupted speed is adopted as the speed state. limit. When the system is switched on, the cur- rent speed is maintained and stored as the Cruise control is active and maintains the desired speed.
Page 187 Driving comfort CONTROLS Continuing cruise control – Display lights up orange: system is in- terrupted, the display indicates the stored speed. General information – No display: system is switched off. An interrupted cruise control can be contin- ued by calling up the stored speed. Instrument cluster with en- Make sure that the difference between cur- hanced features:...
Page 188 CONTROLS Driving comfort General information Overview The ultrasound sensors for measuring the With front PDC: button in vehicle distances are located in the bumpers. The delete range, depending on obstacles and environmental conditions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m. An acoustic warning is first given in the fol- lowing situations: –...
Page 189 10 inches/25 cm, a contin- Central Information Display (CID): uous tone is sounded. With front PDC: when objects are simulta- "My MINI" neously located both in front of and behind "Vehicle settings" the vehicle, an alternating continuous sig- nal is sounded.
Page 190 CONTROLS Driving comfort System limits – With moving objects. – With elevated, protruding objects such Safety information as ledges or cargo. – With objects with corners and sharp edges. Warning – With objects with a fine surface struc- The system is designed to operate in cer- ture such as fences.
Page 191 Driving comfort CONTROLS stacle detection, for instance in vehicle Overview washes; see Switching on/off. Depending on the vehicle equipment: Malfunction button in the vehicle A Check Control message is displayed in the instrument cluster. Red symbol is displayed, and the range of the sensors is dimmed on the Control Display.
Page 192 CONTROLS Driving comfort Switch the system back on, if needed. "Obstacle marking" Obstacles are marked, depending on the Depending on the vehicle equipment: vehicle equipment. switching on/off manually – Trailer hitch Press the park assistance button. "Trailer hitch - zoom" A zoomed image of the trailer hitch is –...
Page 193 Driving comfort CONTROLS Only one turning radius line is displayed af- When zooming in, remember that the view ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer- may no longer show certain obstacles. tain angle. If necessary, the zoom function can also be activated when a rear luggage rack is used.
Page 194 CONTROLS Driving comfort Contrast – Switching on and activating. – Parking space search. With the rearview camera switched on: – Parking. Select the symbol. Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces Turn the Controller until the desired set- on both sides of the vehicle. ting is reached and press the Controller.
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 Parking assistant is activated automati- – The parking procedure is cally. active. The system takes over the steering. Switching on with reverse gear Shift into reverse. – Parking space search is always active The current status of the parking space whenever the vehicle is moving forward search is indicated on the Control Display.
Page 197 Driving comfort CONTROLS – "Parking Assistant" System limits Interrupting automatically Safety information The system is interrupted automatically in the following situations: Warning – If the driver grasps the steering wheel The system is designed to operate in cer- or takes over steering. tain conditions and circumstances.
Page 198 CONTROLS Driving comfort – With external interference of the ultra- sound, for instance from passing vehi- cles or loud machines. – When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam- aged or out of position. – If cargo protrudes. – Under certain weather conditions such as high relative humidity, wet condi- tions, snowfall, extreme heat, or strong wind.
Page 199: Climate Control
Climate control CONTROLS Climate control Vehicle features and options – Emission tested passenger compart- ment. – Microfilter. This chapter describes all standard, country- – Air conditioning system to control the specific and optional features offered with temperature, air flow and recirculated- the series.
Page 200 CONTROLS Climate control Air conditioner 1 Air distribution settings 6 Recirculated-air mode 2 Air flow 7 Rear window defroster 3 Temperature 8 Windshield defroster 4 Seat heating, right 9 Seat heating, left 5 Air conditioning Climate control functions in detail Temperature Concept Switching the system on/off...
Page 201 Climate control CONTROLS Air conditioning With constant recirculated-air mode, the air quality in the car's interior deteriorates and window fogging increases. Concept If the windows fog over, switch off recircu- The air in the car's interior will be cooled lated-air mode and increase the air flow, if and dehumidified and, depending on the needed.
Page 202 CONTROLS Climate control To defrost windows and remove Rear window defroster condensation Press the button. The LED lights up. Make the following settings to defrost the The rear window defroster switches windows and remove condensation: off automatically after a certain period of –...
Page 203 Climate control CONTROLS 9 Maximum cooling 13 Windshield defroster 10 Air conditioning 14 To defrost windows and remove conden- sation 11 Recirculated-air mode 15 Seat heating, left 12 Rear window defroster Climate control functions in detail Air conditioning Concept Switching the system on/off The air in the car's interior will be cooled Switching on and dehumidified and, depending on the...
Page 204 CONTROLS Climate control The air flow can be adjusted with the pro- Turn the ring to set the de- gram active. sired intensity from soft to in- tensive. Switching on/off Press the button. The set intensity is displayed via the posi- The LED is illuminated with the tion of the illuminated LED segment.
Page 205 Climate control CONTROLS General information To defrost windows and remove condensation To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO program first. Concept Operation Ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windshield and the front side win- Turn the ring to set the de- dows.
Page 206 Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly. – Open the vents to allow air to flow out. Switching on/off directly Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" – Turn knob for continuous opening and closing of the vents. "Vehicle settings" –...
Page 207 CONTROLS Select the desired activation time. Set the desired time. Activating the activation time Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" If necessary, "Climate functions" "For start time at:" Activate the desired activation time. The symbol on the automatic climate control lights up when the activation time is activated.
Page 208: Interior Equipment
CONTROLS Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle features and options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- Warning specific and optional features offered with The operation of remote-controlled sys- the series. It also describes features and tems with the integrated universal remote functions that are not necessarily available control, such as the garage door, may re- in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-...
Page 209 Interior equipment CONTROLS Overview down the interior mirror button and re- peatedly press and release the hand-held transmitter button for 2 seconds. 6. – The LED lights up green: program- ming completed. Release the button. – The LED flashes fast: programming is not complete.
Page 210 CONTROLS Interior equipment Synchronizing the universal remote control – The LED flashes fast: the hand-held with the system: transmitter was detected but pro- gramming is not complete. Park the vehicle within range of the re- Press the button on the interior mir- mote-controlled system.
Page 211 Interior equipment CONTROLS Deleting stored functions Mirror display All stored functions will be deleted. The The compass shows the current driving di- functions cannot be deleted individually. rection. Press and hold the two outer buttons on the Operating concept interior mirror simultaneously for approxi- mately 10 seconds until the LED on the in- Various functions can be called up by press- terior mirror flashes green rapidly.
Page 212 CONTROLS Interior equipment World map with magnetic zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for ap- Make sure that there are no large metal- prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the lic objects or overhead power lines near set compass zone appears in the mirror.
Page 213 Customized decorative trim panels for the dren do not use the cigarette lighter. dashboard on the front passenger side are available as original MINI accessories de- pending on the equipment specification. Follow the assembly instructions. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 214 CONTROLS Interior equipment NOTICE NOTICE If metal objects fall into the socket, they Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of can work with high voltages and currents, damage to property. Replace the cigarette which means that the 12 volt on-board lighter or socket cover again after using network can be overloaded or damaged.
Page 215 Type C are located in the front of the center console. NOTE Properties of upper USB port: This device has been tested for human ex- posure limits and found compliant at a mini- – USB port Type A. mum distance of 4 in/10 cm during opera- –...
Page 216 CONTROLS Interior equipment Therefore, a distance of 4 in/10 cm must be Functional requirements maintained in every direction when operat- – Ignition or standby state is switched on. ing the device. – The mobile phone must compatibly sup- port the required Qi standard. Compati- ble mobile phones, refer to page 53.
Page 217 Interior equipment CONTROLS LED displays Insert the mobile phone with the display facing upward in the direction of the front holder, arrow 1. Color Meaning Blue The mobile phone is charging. Depending on the model, the blue LED is no longer illuminated once the inserted mobile phone with Qi capability is fully charged.
Page 218 MINI dealer. You must not remove the booster from the car nor use it with any other than the prein- stalled coupling device or antenna.
Page 219: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments CONTROLS 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 220 CONTROLS Storage compartments 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 221 Storage compartments CONTROLS Cup holders Rear Safety information Warning Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may damage the cup holders or be thrown about the car’s interior in the event of an accident, an evasive maneuver, or forceful braking. Spilled liquids can distract from For 3-door models: in front of the rear seats the traffic conditions and lead to an acci- and in the side armrests.
Page 222 CONTROLS Storage compartments that they will not obstruct the driver's view. Warning Improper use of the clothes hooks can lead to a risk of objects flying about during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to prop- erty.
Page 223: Cargo Area
Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo area Vehicle features and options loose objects or devices with a cable con- nection 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 and functions that are not necessarily available Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for in-...
Page 224 CONTROLS Cargo area luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1,400 - On 5-door models 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs) Determine the combined weight of lug- gage and cargo being loaded on the ve- hicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load ca- pacity calculated in Step 4.
Page 225 Cargo area CONTROLS John Cooper Works GP Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, tensioning straps, draw straps or cargo nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area. Cargo cover General information When the tailgate is opened, the cargo cover is raised.
Page 226 CONTROLS Cargo area Installing General information The rear seat backrest is divided into two Slide the cargo cover forward horizon- parts at a ratio of 60 to 40. The left rear seat tally into the two side brackets until it backrest is connected to the center section.
Page 227 Cargo area CONTROLS straint system fits securely against the Fold the frame up until it engages. backrest. If possible, adjust the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged or locked. If possible, adjust the height of the head restraints or remove them.
Page 228 CONTROLS Cargo area Removing the cargo floor panel – Space for smaller objects remains be- tween the fixed and variable cargo area floor. Folded up position Safety information Warning Improper use of the variable cargo floor 5-door models: To change the position of panel can lead to a danger of objects flying the cargo area floor, first fold up the rear about during braking and evasive maneu-...
Page 229 Cargo area CONTROLS Upper position – With the backrests folded down, a long, flat loading surface is produced. – For 3-door models: Maximum load in this position: 330 lbs/150 kg. – For 5-door models: Maximum load in this position: 441 lbs/200 kg. –...
Page 230: Driving Tips
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 and Do not exceed the maximum engine and functions that are not necessarily available road speed:...
Page 231 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS above have to be renewed in the course of Hot exhaust gas system the vehicle's operating life. Warning General driving notes High temperatures can occur underneath the body, for instance caused by the ex- haust gas system, while driving.
Page 232 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Hydroplaning Perform an emergency stop in situations that require such. On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water Steering is still responsive. You can still can form between the tires and road sur- avoid any obstacles with a minimum of face.
Page 233 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Ensure that this action does not endanger – Low mileage. other traffic. – Extended periods when the vehicle is The heat generated during braking dries not used at all. brake discs and brake pads and protects –...
Page 234 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Loading Mounting Because roof-mounted luggage racks raise COOPER the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response. Therefore, note the following when loading and driving: –...
Page 235 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Power consumption Have the vehicle prepared for race track op- eration by a dealer’s service center or an- Before starting to drive, check the function other qualified service center or repair of the rear luggage rack lights. Before start- shop.
Page 236: Reducing Fuel Consumption
DRIVING TIPS Reducing fuel consumption Reducing fuel consumption 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 and Close the windows and glass functions that are not necessarily available sunroof...
Page 237 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 281.
Page 238 – "GREEN speed warning" General information – "GREEN climate control" The system includes the following MINI- – "Coasting" MALISM functions and MINIMALISM dis- plays: Settings are stored for the driver profile currently used.
Page 239 Mark in the right area, arrow 2: display cluster using the Central Information Dis- when accelerating. play (CID): The efficiency of your driving style is "My MINI" shown by the position of the mark: "System settings" – Mark inside the green range: efficient "Displays"...
Page 240 Coasting is automatically activated when Via the Central Information Display (CID): the GREEN driving mode is called via the "My MINI" MINI Driving Modes switch, refer to page 176. "Technology in action" A proactive driving style helps the driver to "MINIMALISM"...
Page 241 To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle. Displaying MINIMALISM information Via the Central Information Display (CID): Display "My MINI" Instrument cluster without enhanced "Technology in action" features "MINIMALISM" System limits...
Page 242 Functional requirement This function is available in GREEN Mode. Displaying the MINIMALISM analyzer Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Technology in action" "MINIMALISM Analyser" Display on the Control Display The display of the MINIMALISM analyzer consists of a fish in a water glass, a table of values and the display of the achieved bo- nus range.
Page 243 Reducing fuel consumption DRIVING TIPS Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 244: Mobility
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 and and open it. functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions.
Page 245 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 246: Fuel
NOTICE Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 25 %, i. e. E10 or E25, may be used for refu- Fuel that does not comply with the mini- eling. mum quality can compromise engine func- tion or cause engine damage. There is a Ethanol should meet the following quality risk of damage to property.
Page 247 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/John Cooper Works MINI recommends AKI 93. Refuel with this gasoline to achieve the rated performance and consumption values.
Page 248: 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 and The tire inflation pressure table, refer to functions that are not necessarily available page 250, contains all tire inflation pres-...
Page 249 Wheels and tires MOBILITY – If the vehicle has not moved again for at least 2 hours after a trip. Determine the intended 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 250 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire 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 Tire size Pressure specifica- in bar/PSI with tions in bar/PSI cold tires Specifications in bar/PSI with cold 195/55 R 16 87...
Page 251 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 specifications 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 H A/S...
Page 252 MOBILITY Wheels and tires On 5-door models: COOPER S Tire inflation pressure values over 100 mph/160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifica- tions in bar/PSI On 3-door models: COOPER Specifications Tire size Pressure specifica- in bar/PSI with tions in bar/PSI cold tires Specifications in bar/PSI with cold 195/55 R 16 87...
Page 253 Wheels and tires MOBILITY On 3-door models: COOPER S On 3-door models: JOHN COOPER WORKS Tire size Pressure specifica- tions in bar/PSI Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Specifications in bar/PSI with Specifications cold tires in bar/PSI with cold tires 195/55 R 16 87 2.8 / 41 2.4 / 35...
Page 254 MOBILITY Wheels and tires On 5-door models: COOPER On 5-door models: COOPER S Tire size Pressure specifica- Tire size Pressure specifica- tions in bar/PSI tions in bar/PSI Specifications in Specifications in bar/PSI with cold bar/PSI with tires cold tires 175/65 R 15 84 2.8 / 41 2.6 / 38 195/55 R 16 87...
Page 255 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Maximum tire load Manufacture date You can find the manufacture date of the Maximum tire load is the maximum permis- tire on the tire's sidewall. sible weight for which the tire is approved. Locate the maximum tire load on the tire Designation Manufacture date sidewall and the Gross Axle Weight Rating...
Page 256 MOBILITY Wheels and tires controlled conditions on specified govern- ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. Winter and all-season tires with better cold A tire marked C may have poor traction per- weather performance than summer tires. formance. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction Tire tread tests, and does not include acceleration,...
Page 257 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire damage center or repair shop. Have vehicle towed or transported as needed. Do not repair damaged tires, but have them replaced. General information Inspect your tires regularly for damage, for- eign objects lodged in the tread, and tread Warning wear.
Page 258 MOBILITY Wheels and tires an accident. The manufacturer of your ve- new; they achieve their full traction poten- hicle strongly suggests that you use tial after a break-in time. wheels and tires that have been recom- Drive conservatively for the first mended by the vehicle manufacturer for 200 miles/300 km.
Page 259 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Rotating wheels between axles Safety information Different wear patterns can occur on the front and rear axles depending on individual Warning driving conditions. The tires can be rotated The vehicle handles differently when a in pairs between the axles to achieve even run-flat tire has insufficient or no tire wear.
Page 260 MOBILITY Wheels and tires side the immediate area in a safe place, Use on the road such as behind a guardrail. The sport tires meet the legal regulations – If necessary, set up a warning triangle for use on public roads. at an appropriate distance.
Page 261 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire inflation pressure specifications Tire inflation pressure values over 100 mph/160 km/h The tire inflation pressure table contains all tire inflation pressure specifications for the Tire size Pressure specifications in specified tire sizes at the ambient tempera- bar/PSI ture.
Page 262 MOBILITY Wheels and tires have the TPM wheel electronics re- 6 Compressor placed at the next opportunity. 7 Connector/cable for socket – The compressor can be used to check 8 Connection hose the tire inflation pressure. Overview Safety measures – Park the vehicle as far away as possible Storage from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Page 263 Wheels and tires MOBILITY 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 264 MOBILITY Wheels and tires 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 265 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Adjustment Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 159. Stop at a suitable location. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Screw the connection hose of the com- page 154. pressor directly onto the tire valve stem. Replace the nonworking tire and the sealant container of the Mobility System promptly.
Page 266 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Changing wheels/tires Warning Insufficiently tight snow chains may dam- General information age tires and vehicle components. There When using run-flat tires or a flat tire kit, a may be a risk of accident or risk of damage wheel does not always need to be changed to property.
Page 267 Wheels and tires MOBILITY cause it to become jammed or damaged. er’s service center or another qualified There is a risk of injury and risk of damage service center or repair shop. to property. Only use the jack to attach an emergency or spare wheel in the event of Securing the vehicle against rolling a breakdown.
Page 268 MOBILITY Wheels and tires 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 269 Wheels and tires MOBILITY 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 270 MOBILITY Wheels and tires ground and the relevant wheel is maxi- other qualified service center or repair mum 1.2 inches/3 cm above 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 271 Wheels and tires MOBILITY 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 272: Engine Compartment
MOBILITY Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle features and options in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. This chapter describes all standard, country- When using these functions and systems, specific and optional features offered with the applicable laws and regulations must be the series.
Page 273 Engine compartment MOBILITY 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 274 MOBILITY Engine compartment Indicator/warning lights When the hood is opened, a Check Control message is displayed. Closing the hood Energetically close the hood from approx. 20 in/50 cm. The hood must engage on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 275: Engine Oil
Engine oil MOBILITY Engine oil Vehicle features and options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with NOTICE the series. It also describes features and An engine oil level that is too low causes functions that are not necessarily available engine damage.
Page 276 A current measured value is available after Performing a detailed measurement approx. 30 minutes of normal driving. Via the Central Information Display (CID): Displaying the engine oil level "My MINI" Via the Central Information Display (CID): "Vehicle status" "My MINI" "Engine oil level"...
Page 277 Engine oil MOBILITY Safety information Adding engine oil Open the hood, refer to page 273. Warning Open the lid counterclockwise. Operating materials, for instance oils, greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harm- ful ingredients. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Follow the instructions on the containers.
Page 278 MOBILITY Engine oil Engine oil change Suitable engine oil types Add engine oils that meet the following oil rating standards: NOTICE Gasoline engine Engine oil that is not changed in timely BMW Longlife-01 FE. fashion can cause increased engine wear BMW Longlife-14 FE+.
Page 279: Coolant
Coolant MOBILITY Coolant Vehicle features and options Warning Additives are harmful and incorrect addi- This chapter describes all standard, country- tives can damage the engine. There is a specific and optional features offered with risk of injury and risk of damage to prop- the series.
Page 280 MOBILITY Coolant Disposal The coolant level is correct if it lies be- tween the minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck. Comply with the relevant environ- mental protection regulations when disposing of coolant and coolant ad- ditives. Close the lid. Adding coolant Let the engine cool.
Page 281: Maintenance
Therefore, hand the service advisor the ve- hicle key with which the vehicle was driven most recently. MINI maintenance system Storage periods The maintenance system provides service Storage periods during which the vehicle notifications and thereby provides support...
Page 282 MOBILITY Maintenance Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Position for additional information on the perform- ance of service and maintenance work. The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- mends that maintenance and repair be per- formed by a service center or another quali- fied service center or repair shop.
Page 283: Replacing Components
Replacing components MOBILITY 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 and NOTICE functions that are not necessarily available The window may sustain damage if the in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions.
Page 284 MOBILITY Replacing components 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 285 Replacing components MOBILITY 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 286 MOBILITY Replacing components Unclip spring clip, arrow, and fold down. Unscrew the inner cover counterclock- wise, and remove it. Remove the bulb from the headlight housing. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the bulb housing. Insert the new bulb and install the cover in the reverse order.
Page 287 Replacing components MOBILITY Tail lights, bulb replacement Side tail lights Overview Vehicles with a rear fog light 1 Tail lights 2 Turn signal 3 Brake light 4 Reversing lights 1 Side tail lights 2 Rear fog light Side tail lights with Union Jack 3 License plate light 4 Center brake light Vehicle with two rear fog lights...
Page 288 MOBILITY Replacing components – Bulb, reversing lights: P21W. – Arrow 3: reversing light Open the tailgate. Remove left or right cover. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make sure that the bulb holder engages Through the opening, loosen the plug in all fasteners.
Page 289 Replacing components MOBILITY – With white lens: WY5W. Remove the bulb holder from the open- ing. Open the hood. The covers of the side turn signal lights are on the left and Press the nonworking bulb gently into right next to the hinges of the hood. the socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.
Page 290 Individual side scuttles for clicking into the General information side turn signals are available as original Make sure that the battery is always suffi- MINI accessories. ciently charged to guarantee that the bat- Follow the assembly instructions. tery remains usable for its full service life.
Page 291 Disposing of old batteries as well as the positions of any other fuse boxes, is available on the Internet: Have old batteries disposed of by a www.mini.com/fusecard. dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair Where applicable, information on the fuse shop or take them to a collection point.
Page 292: 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. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 293 Only press the SOS button in an emergency. "MINI Roadside Assistance" The Intelligent Assist system establishes a The contact to the Roadside Assistance connection with the MINI Response Center. of the manufacture is established. For technical reasons, the Emergency Re- A telephone number is displayed, if quest cannot be guaranteed under unfavora- needed.
Page 294 SOS button in the roofliner transmitted to the MINI Response Cen- ter. Functional requirements If you can no longer hear the MINI Re- sponse Center through the loudspeakers, – The ignition is switched on. the hands-free system, for instance, may –...
Page 295 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Warning If the jumper cables are connected in the incorrect order, sparking may occur. There is a risk of injury. Pay attention to the cor- rect order during connection. NOTICE The body ground or a special nut acts as the In the case of body contact between the battery negative terminal.
Page 296 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Starting the engine Safety information Never use spray fluids to start the engine. NOTICE Start the engine of the assisting vehicle The vehicle can be damaged when towing and let it run for several minutes at an the vehicle with a lifted rear axle.
Page 297 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Manual transmission Tow truck With driven front axle Towing or pushing the vehicle A broken-down vehicle can be towed or pushed. For rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to page 114. NOTICE If manual unlocking of the parking brake is not possible, the vehicle cannot be moved or towed.
Page 298 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Safety information – Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph/50 km/h. – Do not exceed a towing distance of Warning 3 miles/5 km. If the approved gross vehicle weight of the – When starting to tow the vehicle, make towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle sure that the tow rope is taut.
Page 299 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Safety information catalytic converter, only tow-start while the engine is cold. Switch on the hazard warning system NOTICE and comply with local regulations. If the tow fitting is not used as intended, there may be damage to the vehicle or to Switch on the ignition, refer to page 98.
Page 300: Care
MOBILITY Care Care Vehicle features and options NOTICE In the John Cooper Works GP, water may This chapter describes all standard, country- penetrate into the engine compartment specific and optional features offered with when washing the underbody. There is a the series.
Page 301 Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to page 114. General information Driving into a car wash with a MINI recommends using vehicle care and Steptronic transmission cleaning products from MINI. Suitable care products are available from a dealer’s serv- In car washes, the vehicle must be able to ice center or another qualified service cen- roll freely.
Page 302 MOBILITY Care Safety information Clean light-colored leather more frequently because soiling on such surfaces is substan- tially more visible. Warning Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt Cleansers can contain substances that are and grease will gradually break down the dangerous and harmful to your health. protective layer of the leather surface.
Page 303 Care MOBILITY ing dries brake discs and brake pads and Safety belts protects them against corrosion. Warning Chrome surfaces Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety Carefully clean components such as the ra- belt webbing. Missing protective effect of diator grille or door handles with plenty of the safety belts.
Page 304 MOBILITY Care Sensor/camera lenses To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass detergent. 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.
Page 305 Care MOBILITY Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 306: Technical Data
The specified heights do not take into ac- count attached parts, for instance a roof an- MINI 3-door Width with mirrors in/mm 75.9-76.1/1,928-1,932 Width without mirrors in/mm 68-69.4/1,727-1,762...
Page 307 68/1,727 Height in/mm 56.1/1,425 Length in/mm 157.4-158/3,998-4,013 Wheelbase in/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 3,627/1,645 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 3,627/1,645 Load Manual transmission lbs/kg 818/371 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg...
Page 308 2,039/925 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 2,094/950 Approved rear axle load Manual transmission lbs/kg 1,885/855 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 1,863/845 MINI Cooper S, 3-door Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,682/1,670 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 3,726/1,690 Load Manual transmission lbs/kg 809/367 Steptronic transmission...
Page 309 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 2,127/965 Approved rear axle load Manual transmission lbs/kg 1,753/795 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 1,753/795 MINI John Cooper Works GP, 3-door models Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 3,318/1,505 Load lbs/kg 452/205 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,028/920 Approved rear axle load...
Page 310 REFERENCE Technical data Capacities MINI Fuel tank, approx. US gal/liters 11.6/44.0 Observe further information on fuel quality, refer to page 246. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 311: Appendix
– Mobility: engine oil: topping up the en- gine oil. – Mobility: coolant: coolant level. – Mobility: preventive maintenance: MINI maintenance system. – Mobility: preventive maintenance: Con- dition Based Service CBS. – Mobility: preventive maintenance: Main-...
Page 312: Everything From A To Z
REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Anti-slip control, see DSC Anti-theft protection, lug bolts Approach control warning with city light ABS Antilock Braking System braking function Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Con- Approved axle load trol Apps, see Owner's Handbook for Naviga- Accessories and parts...
Page 313 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Battery, vehicle Cargo area lid Being towed, see Tow-starting and tow- Cargo area, loading Cargo area, storage compartments Belts, safety belts Cargo cover Beverage holder, cup holder Cargo position, rear seat backrest Blocking, power window Cargo rod Bluetooth connection Cargo, stowing and securing...
Page 314 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Clearance, water Cruise control Climate control 200, Cruise control, active Clothes hooks Cruise control with distance control, see Coasting Camera-based cruise control Coasting with engine decoupled, coast- Cruise control without distance control, see Cruise control Coasting with idling engine Cruising range Combination switch, see Turn signals...
Page 315 E-mail, see Owner's Handbook for Naviga- Distance to destination tion, Entertainment, Communication Divided screen view, split screen Emergency Request Drive-off assistant Emergency service, see MINI Roadside As- Drive-off assistant, see DSC sistance Driver assistance, see Intelligent Emergency unlocking, fuel filler flap Safety...
Page 316 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z ESP Electronic Stability Program, see Front fog lights, LED, bulb replace- ment Exchanging, wheels and tires Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic de- Exhaust gas system activation Exiting a vehicle wash Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator Exterior mirror, Automatic Curb Moni- light Front seats Exterior mirror, automatic dimming fea-...
Page 317 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Handbrake, see Parking brake Ignition off Hand-held transmitter, alternating Ignition on code Illuminated ring, central instrument clus- Hands-free device, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Communi- Indication of a flat tire 155, cation Indicator and warning lights, see Check Hazard warning flashers Control Head airbag...
Page 318 Key, see Integrated key Key, see Vehicle key Kickdown, Steptronic transmission Knee airbag Maintenance Maintenance requirements Maintenance, service notifications Maintenance system, MINI Label on recommended tires Make-up mirror Label, runflat tires Malfunction displays, see Check Con- Language, set on Control Display trol...
Page 319 (CID) Messages Messages, see Check Control Microfilter 202, OBD Onboard Diagnosis MID - program, driving dynamics Obstacle marking, rearview camera MINI Connected, see Owner's Handbook for Octane rating, see Recommended fuel Navigation, Entertainment, Communica- grade tion Odometer MINI driving modes...
Page 320 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Operating concept Central Information Dis- play (CID) operating concept Operating menus, Central Information Dis- Racetrack operation play (CID) Radio-ready state Operation via the Controller Radio, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Operation via touchscreen Entertainment and Communication Optional equipment Rain sensor 106, Owner's Manual, printed...
Page 321 Selection list in instrument cluster Sport displays Sensors, care Sport displays, Head-up Display Service and warranty SPORT program, driving dynamics Service Center, see MINI Roadside Assis- Sport program, transmission tance Sport tires Service notifications, display Stability control systems Service requirements, Condition Based...
Page 322 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Steering assistance Text message, see Check Control mes- Steering column adjustment sages Steering wheel, adjusting Theft alarm system, see Alarm system Steptronic Sport transmission, see Step- Thigh support tronic transmission Tilt alarm sensor Steptronic Sport transmission with double Tilt down, passenger's side exterior mirror, clutch, see Steptronic transmission see Automatic Curb Monitor...
Page 323 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Triple turn signal activation Vehicle key, replacing the battery Trip odometer Vehicle key, see Vehicle key Trip recorder, see Trip odometer Vehicle paint, care Trunk, see Cargo area Vehicle position, vehicle location Turning radius lines, rearview camera Vehicle status Turn signal, front 285, Vehicle storage...
Page 324 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Windshield wipers, see Wiper sys- tem 105, Winter storage, care Winter tires, suitable tires Winter tires, tread Wiper blades, replacing Wiper fluid Wiper system 105, Wireless charging of a smartphone, see Wireless charging tray Wireless charging tray for smart- phones Wood, care...
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Page 327 California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California: Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...
Page 328 MINI MOTORER'S GUIDE APP. Your customized information about the vehicle in an app. Optimized for smartphones & tablets. Can be used offline. 01405A1E4E3 ue *BL5A1E4E300N* Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4E3 - II/20...

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