Mini COOPER CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual page 233

If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged
battery to recharge.
3. Let both engines run for several minutes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting and towing
Safety information
WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
Steptronic transmission with driven
front axle: transporting the vehicle
General information
The vehicle must not be towed if the front
wheels are touching the ground.
Safety information
NOTE
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a lifted rear axle. There is a
risk of property damage. Have vehicle trans‐
ported only with lifted front axle or on a load‐
ing platform.◀
Breakdown assistance
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Tow truck
Your vehicle should be transported with a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
NOTE
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is a risk of property
damage. Lift vehicle using suitable
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a disabled vehicle from the danger
area, it can be pushed for a short distance. The
vehicle can only be pushed in selector lever po‐
sition N.
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll, pro‐
ceed as follows:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Depress brake pedal.
3. Engage selector lever position N.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able
to change the selector lever position.
Manually unlock the transmission lock, refer to
page 81, if needed.
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
MOBILITY
means.◀
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