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Cooper Congratulations on your new MINI Cooper S This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide Cooper S ALL4 the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte- nance information.
Communications The fastest way to find information on a particu- lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to Telephone page 218. Office MINI Connected Using this Owner's Manual Notes Mobility Reporting safety defects Refueling Wheels and tires...
Owner's Manual for find this in the first chapter. information on a particular part or assembly. Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in the future, remember to hand over this Owner's The individual vehicle Manual to the new owner;...
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Always product made by other manufacturers to verify protect your skin by washing thoroughly with if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk soap and water.< to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu- pants.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831- 1117.
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Tachometer Instrument lighting Resetting the trip odometer Wiper system Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine Ignition lock Buttons on steering wheel Continuing cruise control Right: Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating Left: Increase or reduce volume Activating/deactivating cruise control Telephone Press: accepting and ending a call,...
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Displays Tachometer Display for > with indicator and warning lamps Outside temperature > Display for Position of automatic transmission > > Current vehicle speed Computer > > Indicator and warning lamps Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven Resetting the trip odometer >...
Indicator and warning In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp lights up. lamps Indicator lamps without text messages The concept The following indicator lamps in display area 1 indicate certain functions: High beams/headlamp flasher Fog lamps Lamp flashes: DSC or DTC is regulating the drive...
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Air distribution for air conditioner 10 Changing to a different menu on the Control Display Air distribution to the windshield 11 MINI joystick Air distribution to the upper body Move in four directions, turn or press area 12 AUX-IN connection/USB audio...
The following section provides an Controls Control Display MINI joystick The MINI joystick can be used to select menu items and to adjust settings: > Move in four directions, arrows 5 > Turn, arrow 6 >...
After selecting a menu item, e.g. "Radio", a new menu is displayed on a panel. The panels can overlap. Move the MINI joystick to the left or right to switch between the panels. All functions of the on-board computer can be accessed via the main menu.
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Some menu items are preceded by a check box. It indicates whether the function is activated or deactivated. Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates press the MINI joystick. the function.
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Status information Switching Control Display off/on Move the MINI joystick to the right repeat- edly until the "Options" menu is displayed. "Switch off control display" Time Telephone status > Incoming, outgoing or missed call > Roaming active To switch on, press the MINI joystick.
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Entering letters and Switching between uppercase and lowercase letters numbers Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering uppercase letters and lower- Turn the MINI joystick: select the letters or case letters: numbers. Select additional letters or numbers if Symbol Function needed.
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Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands. It is not necessary to use the MINI joystick. The voice activation system transforms oral commands into control signals for the selected systems and provides support in the form of instructions or questions.
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Notes Using alternative commands There are often a number of commands to run a For voice commands, bear in mind the follow- function, e.g.: ing: {Radio} or {Radio on} > Do not use the voice activation system to ini- tiate an emergency call. In stressful situa- Calling up functions immediately via tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
, the The concept remote control contains a replaceable battery, The functions of your MINI can be set individu- page 34. ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these If more than one remote control unit is used, the...
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> Settings for the displays on the on-board The remote control can also be used to switch computer, in the speedometer and in the on/off the welcome lamps and interior lamps. tachometer: The alarm system is also activated or deacti- vated, page 31.
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"Unlock button" "Flash when lock/unlock" Select a menu item: Press the MINI joystick. > "All doors" Flashing when locking/unlocking the vehicle Press the button once to unlock is switched on. the entire vehicle. Switching on interior lamps > "Driver's door only"...
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For US owners only To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the lift- gate together: The transmitter and receiver units comply with > part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications With the doors closed, press the interior cen- Commission regulations. Operation is governed tral locking button, page to lock the vehi- by the following:...
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Opening and closing: Automatic locking* from inside You can also set the situations in which the car locks. The setting is stored for the remote con- trol in use. "Settings" "Door locks" Select a menu item: > "Lock if no door is opened" The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle after a short time if no door has been opened.
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Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the alarm system is armed or disarmed. Even when the alarm system is armed, you can Press the top side of the MINI emblem, arrow, open the liftgate by means of the button on the remote control.
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> One LED flashes at short intervals: The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement A door, the hood or the liftgate is not prop- detector are switched off until the car is next erly closed. Even if these are not closed fully, unlocked and locked.
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Insert remote control into ignition lock. Unlocking the liftgate separately Depress the brake. Press the top side of the MINI emblem. Move the selector lever to position N. If the vehicle detects that a remote control Switch off the engine.
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Press the cover on to close. Convenient operation via door lock or Comfort Take the old battery to a recycling center Access, refer to page 28, 29, 33. or to your MINI dealer.< Roller sun blind The roller sun blind can be opened and closed Glass sunroof, electric* independently of the glass sunroof.
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After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass sunroof can only be tilted. In this case, have the system initialized. The manufacturer of your MINI recommends that you have this work done by your MINI dealer. Windows >...
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Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win- dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win- dows normally, the window can be closed man- ually. Press the switch upward and hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.
Adjustments Sitting safely Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri- risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. bution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con- Adjust the head restraint in such a way junction with the safety belts, the head restraints that its center is at approx.
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Backrest accident. On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a dan- ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor- mally provided by the belt.<...
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Longitudinal adjustment Removing Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question. Reinstall the head restraint before trans- porting passengers, as otherwise the head restraint cannot provide its protective func- tion.< Pull the lever and slide the seat into the desired position.
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Have this work carried out only by a MINI dealer or by a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor- dance with the specifications of the MINI manu- facturer;...
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Mirrors Interior rearview mirror Exterior mirrors The mirror on the passenger's side is more curved than the driver's mirror. The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis of what you see in the mirror;...
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Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion; otherwise, there is a risk of accident due to an unexpected move- ment.< Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred distance and angle to suit your seated posi- tion.
Transporting children safely The right place for Child restraint systems, children installation Do not leave children unattended in the Before installing a child restraint system on the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger rear seats, move the seat as far back as possible. themselves and/or other persons by opening the After the child restraint system has been doors, for...
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pulled out in order to secure child restraint sys- backrest; otherwise, the protective function of tems. the seat may be compromised.< To lock the safety belt Child restraint system with tether strap Secure the child restraint system with the Use the tether strap anchors to secure belt.
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Attaching upper retaining strap to the attachment point Slide the head restraint upward. Guide the tether strap between the head restraint holders. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using the hook. Push the head restraint into its lowermost position. Pull the retaining strap tight.
Driving Ignition lock > When the key is removed from the ignition lock > When using Comfort Access by pushing the Inserting the key into the ignition lock button on the door handle or the Insert the key all the way into the ignition lock. button on the remote control, refer to Radio readiness Locking on page...
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Switching off the engine Avoid frequent starting in quick succes- sion or repeated start attempts in which Always take the key with you when you the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is leave the vehicle. not burned or inadequately burned and there is When parking, apply the parking brake force- a danger of overheating and damaging the cat- fully;...
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Automatic transmission* Releasing with Steptronic In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can shift gears manually using Steptronic, page 49. Parking the vehicle To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select position P and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.<...
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Sport program and manual mode M/S To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, depress the brake until you are ready to start.< A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector lever positions R and P. Overriding the selector lever lock Move the selector lever from position D to the left into the M/S shifting slot: The Sport program is activated and DS is dis-...
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If you do not shift gears with the shift paddles or Move the selector lever into the desired accelerate for a certain amount of time, the position by pressing the button on the front transmission automatically returns to D, auto- of the selector lever.
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Fast wiper speed "Triple turn signal" Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary. Intermittent wipe or rain sensor* If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is preset.
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Briefly press the button repeatedly until the Do not use the washers when the washer symbol and "SET" are displayed. fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage the washer pump. Only use the washers if the hood has been com- pletely closed;...
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Washer fluid or loose surfaces. Otherwise, you could lose con- trol of the vehicle and cause an accident as a Washer fluid is flammable. Keep it away result.< from ignition sources, only store it in the closed, original container, and keep out of reach Activating of children;...
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Malfunction If, on a downhill grade, the engine braking effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed may be The warning lamp in the tachometer exceeded. On uphill grades vehicle speed may lights up if the system fails. A message drop if the engine output is insufficient. appears on the Control Display.
Controls overview Tachometer Odometer and trip odometer Resetting the trip odometer With the ignition switched on, press knob 3 in the tachometer. Units of measure Select the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature, page 58.
Reserve If the range displayed is less than 30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other- Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters the remaining damage could occur.<...
Displays in the "Onboard info": speed To reset the values for the average speed and average fuel consumption: Select the respective menu entry. Press the MINI joystick to confirm the mes- sage. Resetting the trip computer To reset all values: >...
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Next setting or item of information Symbol Function Adjusting rain sensor Calling up Check Control While in a setting or information item, briefly press the button in the turn signal lever repeatedly until "NEXT" is displayed. Press the button for a longer period. Displaying vehicle The display changes directly to the next setting check...
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Function immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition. Engine oil The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by your MINI dealer.< Front brakes Rear brakes Roadworthiness test Vehicle check...
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Select an entry and press the MINI joystick. Brake fluid To exit from the menu: Move the MINI joystick to the left. A list of selected maintenance work and legally required inspections, if necessary, is displayed. Exit display Symbols No service is currently required.
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"Time:" Clock Setting time zone "Settings" "Time/Date" Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and press the MINI joystick. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes and press the MINI joystick. The system accepts the new time. Setting the time format "Time zone:"...
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Select the desired format and press the MINI signal as well as text messages at the bottom of joystick. the Control Display. The time format is stored. Indicator and warning lamps Date Setting date "Settings" "Time/Date" "Date:" Turn MINI joystick until the desired day is displayed and press the MINI joystick.
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Hiding Check Control messages Briefly press the button repeatedly until the corresponding symbol and "CHECK INFO" appear in the display. Press the button in the turn signal lever. > Some Check Control messages are displayed Hold the button down. until the malfunctions have been rectified. If there are no Check Control messages, then They cannot be hidden.
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"Warning at:" Press the MINI joystick. Altering settings Language on the Control Display "Settings" Turn the MINI joystick to set the limit. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting. The limit is stored. Applying your current speed as limit "Settings"...
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"Settings" "Control display" "Brightness" Turn the MINI joystick until the desired set- ting is reached. Press the MINI joystick. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. In bright conditions, for example, the brightness control may not be clearly visible.
Technology for driving comfort and safety Park Distance Control Malfunction PDC* Indicator lamp lights up: PDC has failed. A message appears on the Control Dis- play. Have the system checked. The concept To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean PDC assists you with parking in reverse.
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Dynamic Stability Control DSC systems The concept DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing Your MINI has a number of systems that help to traction when you pull away from rest or accel- maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse erate.
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The indicator lamp lights up and TRACTION is displayed in the tachome- ter: DTC is activated. Dynamic Traction Control DTC* DTC is a type of DSC that is propulsion optimized for special road conditions such as uncleared snowy roads. The system ensures maximum propulsion though with restricted driving stabil- Deactivating DTC ity.
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Press the SPORT button again. ALL4 all-wheel drive system* > Switch off the engine. ALL4 is the all-wheel drive system of your MINI. The combined effects of ALL4 and DSC further Flat Tire Monitor FTM optimize the traction and dynamic driving char- acteristics.
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A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires can- "Reset" not be detected. Therefore, check the tire infla- tion pressure regularly. In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction: > System has not been initialized > Driving on snowy or slippery road surface >...
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If it is not possible to identify the damaged Drive cautiously and do not exceed a tire, contact your MINI dealer. speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a Use the Mobility System to remedy the flat change in the handling characteristics, e.g.
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All wheels yellow The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire: > There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire > If a wheel without TPM electronics is pressure in several tires. mounted. > The system was not reset after a wheel >...
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If it is not possible to identify the damaged Since the possible driving distance depends to a tire, contact your MINI dealer. considerable degree on the strain exerted on the vehicle while driving, it can be shorter or,...
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> Wheel without TPM electronics is mounted: your tires are significantly underinflated. If need be, have it checked by your MINI Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale dealer. illuminates, you should stop and check your tires >...
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Have the testing, repair, removal, and disposal Keep the dashboard and window on the passen- of airbag generators executed only by your MINI ger side free from obstruction, i.e. do not cover it dealer or a workshop that has the required with adhesive film or coverings, and do not affix explosives licenses.
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> Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your MINI. > Do not place items on the front passenger seat. >...
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Operational readiness of airbag system As of radio readiness, page 46, the warning lamp lights up briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are oper- ational. Airbag system malfunction > The warning lamp does not come on when radio readiness or the ignition is switched >...
Lamps Parking lamps/low beams Automatic headlamp control* When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend- ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. Adaptive Light Control is active.
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Setting the duration or deactivating the "Daytime running lamps" function "Settings" "Lighting" "Pathway light.:" Set a time of duration or 0 s to deactivate the function. Daytime running lights are switched on and stored for the remote control currently in use. Adaptive Light Control* The concept The setting is stored for the remote control cur-...
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High beams/ Fog lamps* roadside parking lamps Press the button to switch the lamps on and off. Turn signals/roadside parking lamps Fog lamps* Switching on high beams The parking lamps or low beams must be Switching off high beams/headlamp flasher switched on for the fog lamps to operate.
Instrument lighting Press the switch. To switch off the interior lamps permanently, You can adjust the brightness of the instrument press the button for about 3 seconds. lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are on. Reading lamps* Reading lamps are provided in the front and rear adjacent to the interior lamps.
Climate Equipment versions Air vents Depending on your vehicle's equipment, your Airflow directed toward the windshield and MINI contains an air conditioner or an automatic side windows climate control Air to the upper body area, draft-free venti- Air conditioner lation...
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Air conditioner Air flow rate Rear window defroster Cooling function Air distribution Recirculated-air mode Windshield heating Temperature Air flow rate Recirculated-air mode Adjust the air flow rate. The higher the If the air outside the car has an rate, the more effective the heating or unpleasant odor or contains pollut- cooling will be.
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Turn on rear window defroster if necessary. on the battery. Microfilter The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The microfilter is changed by your MINI dealer dur- ing routine maintenance work. Automatic climate control* Air flow rate, manual Temperature...
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Air flow rate, manual The automatic climate control goes into recircu- lated-air mode at the lowest temperature. Air Press the – button to reduce air flow. Press flows at maximum rate from the vents for the the + button to increase it. upper body area.
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The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional pro- tection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your MINI dealer replaces this com- bined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance. You can call up further information in the service requirements display, page 59.
If the LED 2 For additional information, please contact your does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec- MINI dealer or call: 1-800-355-3515. onds, alter the distance. You can also obtain information on the Internet To program other original hand-held trans- mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
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The corresponding memory button 1 is now Press the programmed memory button 1 of programmed with the signal of the original the integrated universal remote control hand-held transmitter. three times. The corresponding memory button 1 is now You can operate the system with the engine running or with the ignition switched on.
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Glove compartment Closing Rotate the switch in the opposite direction of the arrow until it is in the vertical position. Opening Depending on the temperature setting of the air conditioning or the automatic climate control, high temperatures may result in the glove com- partment.
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Opening Center Rail Press the button, arrow, and lift the cover. On the Center Rail, a variety of accessories can be fastened to a special base plate and moved to various positions, e.g. a cup holder or a mobile phone holder Do not attach accessory parts in the vicin- ity of the parking brake;...
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Cup holders and Installing cup holder Lock base plate in place if necessary, refer to ashtray* Sliding and locking. Pull the lever 6 up to unlock the mounts. Cup holders* First insert the cup holder into the front Use lightweight, nonbreakable containers mounts 4 and then snap it into the rear and do not transport hot beverages.
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Connecting electrical appliances Pull out the cover. In your MINI, when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, you can use electrical devices such as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets is available.
Things to remember when driving Break-in period Following part replacement The same break-in procedures should be Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to observed if any of the components mentioned each other. Please follow the instructions below above have to be renewed in the course of the in order to achieve the optimal service life and vehicle's operating life.
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Braking safely sion, page 49. Your MINI is equipped with ABS. If you are in a Never drive with the clutch held down, situation which requires full braking, it is best to with the transmission in neutral or with brake using maximum brake pressure.
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Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal. In the MINI Cooper S, the coolant pump may continue to run for some time after the engine is Rear seat backrest switched off.
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Removing If the rear seat backrests are positioned at a steeper angle, do not install child Removing cargo area cover, page 98. restraint systems in the rear of the vehicle as Fold the privacy screen up and to the rear their protective features may be ineffective.<...
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Installing behind the front seats Bag holders* If necessary, remove the cargo area cover. Holders on the left and right side of the support for the cargo area cover, arrow, e.g. for hanging Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to shopping bags or storage bags.
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> Heavy-duty cargo straps for securing larger and heavier objects are available at your MINI dealer. The permissible load is the sum of the occu- > These cargo straps are fastened using eight pants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The securing eyes.
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Remove the covers, refer to page 204. A special rack system is available as an option for your MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to Loading rear luggage rack advise you. Comply with the installation instruc- When loading, make sure that you do not tions supplied with the rack system.
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This is the Driving on poor roads fastest way for the cold engine to reach its oper- ating temperature. Your MINI is at home on all roads and surfaces. It combines an all-wheel drive system with the Think ahead while driving advantages of a normal passenger car.
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> After driving through water at low speed, lightly press the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes and to prevent the braking effect from being reduced by wetness. > Depending on the condition of the surface, it may be practical to briefly activate DTC, refer to DTC Dynamic Traction Control on page 68.
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can be updated. Selecting navigation You can obtain navigation data and an activa- tion code from your MINI dealer. "Navigation" Updating the data can take several hours, depending on the volume of data.
MINI joystick. > To delete all numbers or letters: Turn the MINI joystick to highlight and press and hold the MINI joystick. If necessary, enter more letters. The list gradually grows smaller each time you enter a new letter.
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If necessary, move the MINI joystick to the Select a house number or range of house right and change to the list of towns and cit- numbers. ies and select a name. Entering a street without a destination town/city It is also possible to enter a street without enter- ing a destination town/city.
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> Search for "Points of Interest at loc.", refer to Open "Options". page 112. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing contact". Address book Select an existing contact, if available. Select "Business address" or "Home To create contacts, refer to page 163. address".
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Accessing last destinations Highlight the entry. Open "Options". "Navigation" "Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry". "Last destinations" Select the destination. Using home address as destination "Start guidance" The home address must be stored as a destina- tion. Refer to Specifying a contact as the home Editing a destination address, page 164.
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For some special destinations, it is possible > "At destination" to select several category details. Move the > "At different destination" MINI joystick to the left to exit category > details. With active route guidance: "Along route" "Keyword" Enter keyword.
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Open "Options". > Changing scale: turn the MINI joystick. "Display Points of Interest" > Moving map: move the MINI joystick in the corresponding direction. > Shifting map diagonally: move the MINI joystick in the corresponding direc- tion and rotate the MINI joystick.
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64. via the on-board computer: Example: to enter a destination in a US state Turn the MINI joystick until the destination is as a complete word, the system language selected, and press the MINI joystick. must be English.
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Entering a street or intersection "Navigation" The street or intersection is entered in the same Select the type of destination entry and way as the town/city. enter the intermediate destination. Entering house number Depending on the data in the navigation system, house numbers up to the number 2,000 can be entered: {House number}...
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> When you are entering the names of towns/ cities and streets the system will complete them automatically as soon as enough let- ters are available to ensure unambiguous identification. > The system offers only those letters for selection of name entries that are stored in the vehicle.
Route guidance Starting route guidance > Route criteria can be changed during desti- nation input and during route guidance. "Navigation" > Street types are part of the navigation data "Enter address" and are taken into account in route plan- ning, e.g. avoiding highways. Select the destination.
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Street name of the next change of direction. Lane information In the arrow display, the recommended lanes of multi-lane roads are each marked with a trian- Turn the MINI joystick: enter the desired gle. mileage. > Filled triangle: optimum lane.
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After route guidance is started, the planned Displaying map view route is displayed on the map. "Navigation" "Map" Status boxes Show/hide: press the MINI joystick. Overview > Upper status box: time, phone details, and entertainment details. > Lower status box: symbol for active route guidance, traffic information status, arrival time, and distance from destination.
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Open "Options". "Arrow display on map" Changing scale Changing map scale "Interactive map" > Moving map: move the MINI joystick in the corresponding direction. > Shifting map diagonally: move the MINI joystick in the corresponding direction and rotate the MINI joystick.
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You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless MINI of North Amer- ica, LLC. ("MINI NA") and Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc (and their affiliates) against any and all...
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The day/night mode is disre- D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. nor garded in this setting. The symbols for the spe- MINI NA will be liable to you for any indirect, cial destinations are no longer displayed. special, consequential, exemplary, or incidental "Navigation"...
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Filtering of traffic bulletins It is also possible to take alternate routes can also be taken if the traffic reports are accessed To set which traffic bulletins the system should via the list: display: "Navigation" "Navigation" "Map" "Map" "Traffic Info" Open "Options".
What to do if… What to do if… > The current position cannot be displayed? The position is in an unrecognized region, in a poor reception area, or the system is in the process of determining the position. Recep- tion is best when you have an unobstructed view to the sky.
On/off and tone Switching on/off The following audio sources have shared con- trols and settings options: > Radio Entertainment audio output > CD player > External devices, e.g. MP3 player Controls The audio sources can be operated using: > Buttons near the CD player >...
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Select the desired volume setting. Adjustments "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings". "Tone" To adjust: turn the MINI joystick. To store: press the MINI joystick. Select the desired tone setting. Resetting tone settings All tone settings can be reset to the default value.
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Press the MINI joystick. iBiquity Digital Corp. Select the desired memory location. Activating/deactivating digital radio Press and hold the MINI joystick to save a radio reception station that appears in the list of stations, but is not being listened to.
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HD2, HD3, "Delete entry" etc. Select the desired station. Satellite radio* Press the MINI joystick. Select the substation. General information When reception is poor, the substation is muted The channels are offered in fixed packages.
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"Radio" "Satellite radio" "Satellite radio" Open "Options". "Set channel" "Manage subscription" Turn the MINI joystick until you reach the desired channel and then press the MINI joy- stick. Storing channel "Radio" "Satellite radio" Select "All channels" or a desired category.
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Accessing Time shift Press the MINI joystick again to confirm the highlighted channel. "Radio" "Satellite radio" "Replay - Time shift" Select the desired memory location. The channels are stored for the remote control currently in use. > The red arrow indicates the current playback position.
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Select desired channel. Managing favorites Press the MINI joystick again. Select artist, track, or game. Activating/deactivating favorites Favorites can be activated or deactivated glo- Storing league or team bally and individually.
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Traffic Jump > The signal may not be available in tunnels or underground garages or near trees, moun- Traffic and weather information for a selected tains, or other powerful sources of radio region are broadcast at intervals of a few min- interference.
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"Random" CDs with compressed audio files: The directories and the tracks contained therein are played back in random sequence. Switch off random play sequence: press the MINI joystick. Fast forward/reverse Press and hold the button for the corre- sponding direction.
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AV-IN connection 2 and USB device/mobile phone. interface 1 or using a flexible adapter cable Ask your MINI dealer for suitable audio devices/ with a USB interface 1. mobile phones. The USB audio interface supports the menu Audio files structure of the Apple device.
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"CD/Multimedia" "External devices" Select the or symbol and press the MINI joystick. Select additional categories if desired. Playback begins with the first track. Not all categories need to be selected. For example, if all of the tracks by a certain artist Track search are to be displayed, call up that artist only.
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Otherwise the "External devices" audio device may be damaged, impairing driv- Select the symbol and press the MINI joy- ing safety while driving.< stick. Depending on the configuration of the audio "Video"...
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Bluetooth device Requirements or a new device. > Suitable device. Information is available at The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears www.mini.com/connectivity. on the device's display. > Device operational. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on >...
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Connecting a particular device Playback A device that has already been paired can be General information connected as an active audio source. > The display of track information depends on Connection is not possible if a data exchange is the device. currently taking place via a mobile phone that is >...
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Depending on the device, there may be various programs for playing music files. What to do if… "CD/Multimedia" Information about suitable devices is available "External devices" at www.mini.com/connectivity. Select the symbol. Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 150. Open "Options". >...
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145, and start playback again. If you have gone through all items in the list and still cannot activate the desired function please contact the Hotline or your MINI dealer. "Start update" Software update* "OK"...
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"Restore previous version" "OK" All of the listed software updates are removed. Note MINI Connected , Office functions, and con- nected devices may temporarily be unavailable during a software update or while restoring to the previous version. Wait a few minutes until the functions are available once more.
Mobile phones or other external devices, e.g. mobile phone preparation, go to audio players, can be connected to the vehicle www.mini.com/connectivity. via Bluetooth. After being paired once, when the ignition is Displaying vehicle identification number...
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Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link Functions supported by the mobile phone and audio device are displayed as symbols during Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply the pairing. with all safety guidelines and regulations. White symbol: function active. "Telephone" Gray symbol: function inactive. Open "Options".
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Pairing and connecting Select the device options that are to be used for the mobile phone. Only pair the mobile phone when the vehicle is stopped; otherwise, inattention may lead to endangerment of passengers or other road users.< "Telephone" "Bluetooth (telephone)" "Add new phone"...
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Select the mobile phone to be connected. device and cause the other device to be unpaired. Exchanging the telephone and auxiliary phone If the telephone and auxiliary phone are con- nected to the vehicle, the function can be swapped between the two devices. "Telephone"...
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Depending on the mobile phone, it may only still cannot activate the desired function please be possible to connect one device to the contact the Hotline or your MINI dealer. vehicle. Unpair the connected device from the vehicle and only pair and connect one device.
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"Volume settings" To select the desired setting: "Telephone" "Microphone" or "Loudspeak." "Active calls" To adjust: turn the MINI joystick. "End call" To store: press the MINI joystick. Incoming call Receiving calls If the number of the caller is stored in the phone...
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Entering phone numbers The existing call is put on hold. Dialing a number "Telephone" "Dial number" Select the digits individually. Select the symbol. Dial the new phone number or select it from a list. Switching between two calls, toggling Active call: highlighted. The call on hold is identified with: "on hold...".
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"Microphone muted" A symbol indicates the storage location of the contacts, refer to page 162. The muted microphone is automatically acti- vated: Calling a contact > If a new call is made. Select the desired contact. > When switching between callers on hold. Select the symbol.
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Selecting the number using the "Telephone" on-board computer "Received calls" "Telephone" "Redial" Calling a number from the list Select an entry. Select the desired entry and phone number, The connection is established. if necessary. Deleting a single entry or all entries* The connection is established.
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Voice commands Depending on the mobile phone, the call is automatically switched to hands-free mode. Activating voice activation system If the switch does not occur automatically, then follow the instructions that appear on the dis- Briefly press the button on the steering play of the mobile phone, also refer to the wheel.
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Calling Store the entry {Save name}. Dialing phone numbers Say the name aloud. Do not exceed a {Dial number}. speaking duration of about 2 seconds. Say the phone number. Say the phone number after being {Dial}. prompted to do so by the system. The connection to the desired subscriber is {Save}.
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Notes Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, arrow 1, and press downward, arrow 2, until Notes on emergency calls it clicks into place. Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an emergency call. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
Display if the mobile phone compatibly supports these functions and the required Bluetooth radio standards. For information about which mobile phones and functions are available, go to www.mini.com/ connectivity. A limited number of compatible mobile phones are available for Office.
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A symbol indicates the storage location of the Correct the address. contacts: Symbol Storage location No symbol In the vehicle; the address has not been checked as a destination. In the vehicle; the address has been checked as a desti- nation.
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If input boxes are already filled with previous Depending on how the contacts were stored in entries: "Delete input fields" the mobile phone, the sorting of names can dif- fer from the sorting selected. To fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next to the entry field.
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Calling a text message sender Select the desired appointment. Select the desired message. To scroll through appointment, if necessary: Select the symbol. > Turn the MINI joystick. Saving sender in the contacts > Select the symbol. Highlight the desired message. Using contact data Open "Options".
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> "Due date" Displaying task Select the desired task. To scroll through the task, if necessary: To scroll through the note, if necessary: > Turn the MINI joystick. > Turn the MINI joystick. > Select the symbol. > Select the symbol.
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> Select a phone number to directly estab- > To terminate the reading, move the lish a connection. MINI joystick to the left. Storing contact data Highlight a phone number or email address. What to do if… Open "Options". For information on suitable mobile phones, refer "Add to existing contact"...
MINI Connected, the applications are displayed on the Control Notes Display and can be operated using the MINI joy- For information on suitable mobile phones, stick. available software applications, and their instal- Volume adjustments can be made using the...
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This opens the main menu. "MINI Connected" Select the desired software application. The extent of MINI Connected that is shown on the Control Display depends on the range of installed software applications on the mobile phone. The data transfer of the software applica- tion from the telephone to the vehicle can take a few minutes.
Refueling Manually releasing the fuel filler flap Switch off the engine before refueling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can tank and a message will be displayed.< manually release the fuel filler flap: Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel.
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Fuel specifications Detergent Gasoline. Failure to comply with these recommendations Do not use leaded gasoline; otherwise, may also result in unscheduled maintenance.< permanent damage to the catalytic con- verter will result. Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing 85% ethanol, nor with FlexFuel.
Observe all national and local maximum speed MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to advise limits; otherwise, violations of the law could you.< occur. For correct identification of the right tire infla- tion pressures, observe the following: Online Edition for Part no.
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Tire inflation pressures MINI Cooper Countryman Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds including those Speeds up to a exceeding max. of 100 mph / 100 mph / 160 km/h 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopas- cal with cold tires.
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Tire inflation pressures MINI Cooper S Countryman / Cooper S ALL4 Countryman Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds including those Speeds up to a exceeding max. of 100 mph / 100 mph / 160 km/h 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopas- cal with cold tires.
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Tire identification marks DOT Quality Grades Tread wear Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire Traction AA A B C makes it easier to identify and choose the right Temperature A B C tires. All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition Tire size to these...
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To do so, drive carefully to the nearest Tread depth MINI dealer or tire shop that works according to The tread depth should not drop below 0.12 in/ MINI repair procedures with correspondingly 3 mm, although, for example, European legisla- trained personnel.
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Your MINI dealer will be glad to inform you about the correct wheel and tire combination for your vehicle. The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
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Con- that no space-saver spare tire is available in the tact your MINI dealer for more details. event of a flat. Your MINI dealer will be glad to advise you. Only attach snow chains in pairs to the front wheels with the following tires.
If you are not familiar with the regulations to be observed, have the necessary work on your vehicle carried out only by a MINI dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer.
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Important parts of the engine compartment Vehicle identification number Coolant expansion tank Battery, under the cover Engine compartment fuse box Engine oil dipstick Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp and window washer system Engine oil filler neck Engine oil The oil level should be between the two marks on the dipstick.
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Oil change Comply with the appropriate environmen- Have the oil changed only by a MINI dealer or a tal protection regulations when disposing workshop that has specially trained personnel of coolant additives.<...
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Topping off Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little counterclockwise to allow any accumulated pressure to escape, then continue turning to open. Slowly fill to the correct fluid level; do not overfill. Turn the cap until there is an audible click. Have the reason for the coolant loss eliminated as soon as possible.
MINI dealer. costs. Take the time to ensure that these service pro- If and when you come to sell your MINI, a com- cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi- prehensive record of servicing will prove a signif- cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet icant benefit.
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This indicates excessive misfiring or a malfunction in the engine. If this happens, reduce your speed and visit the nearest MINI dealer as soon as possible. Severe misfiring can quickly lead to serious dam- age of emissions-related components, espe- cially the catalytic converter.
Before driving into the car wash, check if the sys- and care for your vehicle. tem is suitable for your MINI. Observe the fol- MINI Service would be pleased to advise you on lowing points: cleaning and care products and services for your >...
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The manufacturer of the MINI recommends Observe local regulations regarding wash- repairing paint damage professionally according ing vehicles by hand.< to factory specifications with original MINI paints.
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Do not use solvents such as alcohol, lac- The leather processed by the manufac- quer thinner, cold cleaners, fuel, or similar, turer of your MINI is a high-quality natural as these will damage the surfaces.< product. Light variations in the grain is one of the typical properties of natural leather.<...
Caring for headlamps, refer to page 190. For any bulb replacement not described Changing the rear wiper blade below, contact a MINI dealer or a work- shop that has specially trained personnel work- ing in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer.<...
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MINI dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor- Replacing the bulb dance with the specifications of the MINI manu- Turn the lamp counterclockwise, arrow 1, facturer.
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Turn signals, parking lamps, roadside Replacing a parking/roadside parking parking lamps, and fog lamps lamp bulb 5 watt bulb, W 5 W Accessing the lamps via the wheel well Turn in the wheel. Remove cover 2. To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise. Unscrew the upper bulb counterclockwise.
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To insert the new bulb and replace the cover, proceed in reverse order. Side marker lamps Have these bulbs replaced by your MINI dealer. Tail lamps Bulb P 21 W Remove bulb holder. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turn- ing it to the left for removal and replace- ment.
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The Mobility System is located under the left front seat. Preparations Use of the MINI Mobility System may be ineffec- tive if the tire puncture measures approx. 0.12 in/4 mm or more. Contact the nearest MINI Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the dealer if the tire cannot be made drivable with left in the tab of the lamp housing, arrow 1.
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Please contact the nearest the connector of the sealant bottle. Make MINI dealer.< sure that the hose is not kinked. Insert the sealant bottle on the compressor housing in an upright position.
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Stowing Mobility System cannot be reached, the tire is too heavily dam- aged. Contact the nearest MINI dealer.< Unscrew filler hose 2 of the sealant bottle from the wheel. Driving on Unscrew connecting hose of the Do not exceed the permitted maximum compressor 6 from the sealant bottle.
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Mounting the wheel precautions to secure the vehicle from roll- ing. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the Uncover the lug bolts if necessary. wheel. Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn. Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from the mounting surfaces of the wheel and Jacking up the vehicle hub.
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Ampere rating. To do this could cause a fire in the vehicle resulting from a circuit overload. Have the fuse changed only by a MINI dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer.<...
Jump-starting essary. If the car's own battery is flat, your MINI's engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle.
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Connecting jumper cables Body ground in MINI: Connect the jumper cables in the correct order, so that no sparks which could cause injury occur.< Open the battery cover in the engine com- partment to access the positive terminal of your MINI.
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Using a tow fitting There is no power assist while the engine is off. Thus, braking and steering will require increased The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried effort. in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or at the right rear.
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Have the vehicle checked. Have the MINI Countryman transported by a tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed. With tow truck: vehicles with ALL4 all-...
Technical data Engine data Cooper Cooper S Displacement cu in/cmμ 97.5/1,598 97.5/1,598 Number of cylinders Maximum power output At engine speed 6,000 5,500 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 114/155 177/240 with overboost – 192/260 At engine speed 4,250 1,600-5,000 with overboost –...
Short commands for the voice activation system With short commands you can carry out certain item is selected. Here are the important short functions directly, regardless of which menu commands for the voice activation system. Useful short commands Function Command Accessing tone control {Tone} {Settings}...
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Function Command {C D track …} e.g. track 5 Selecting a track {C D and multimedia} Opening the CD and Multimedia menu {C D} External devices Function Command {External devices} Selecting external devices Tone control Function Command {Tone} Accessing tone control Radio Function Command...
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Function Command Selecting AM stations {A M} Selecting manual search {Manual} Satellite radio Function Command {Satellite radio} Selecting the satellite radio Switching on the satellite radio {Satellite radio on} {Select satellite radio} e.g. channel 2 Selecting a satellite radio channel Stored stations Function Command...
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Function Command {Dial number} Dialing a phone number {Messages} Displaying the list of messages Displaying Bluetooth devices {Bluetooth} Office* Function Command {Office} Opening Office menu Displaying current office {Current office} {Contacts} Displaying contacts Displaying messages {Messages} Displaying calendar {Calendar} {Tasks} Displaying tasks Displaying reminders {Reminders}...
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Navigation General information Function Command Navigation menu {Navigation} {Enter address} Selecting destination entry {Enter address} Entering an address Selecting route guidance {Guidance} {Start guidance} Starting route guidance Ending route guidance {Stop guidance} {Home address} Retrieving home address Selecting route criteria {Route preference} {Route information} Selecting route...
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Function Command Displaying the map {Map} {Map facing north} Map facing north Map in the direction of travel {Map in direction of travel} Perspective map {Map perspective view} {Map with automatic scaling} Automatic scaling of the map Changing the scale {Map scale} Route guidance with intermediate destinations Function...
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Settings Vehicle Function Command Opening the main menu {Main menu} {Settings} Accessing settings {Options} Accessing options Settings on the Control Display {Control display} {Time and date} Accessing time and date settings Accessing language and unit settings {Language and units} {Speed} Accessing speed limit settings Activating lighting {Lighting}...
Everything from A to Z Index Air recirculation, refer to Assistant systems, refer to Recirculated-air – Dynamic Stability Control ABS Antilock Brake System mode 83, Accessories, refer to Your Air supply Audio individual vehicle – air conditioner – controls Acknowledgment signals for –...
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– replacing bulb – breaking in – installation location, refer to Band-aids, refer to First aid – disc brakes Center armrest pouch – MINI Maintenance Car phone, refer to Bar, refer to Tow-starting, Telephone System towing away Brakes Car radio, refer to Radio Base plate for telephone or –...
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CD player Clothes hooks Coolant – controls Cockpit – checking level – fast forward/reverse Cold start, refer to Starting the – filling – random order engine – temperature – selecting a track Comfort Access Coolant temperature – switching on/off – replacing the battery Cooling fluid, refer to –...
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– intervals between changes, Displays Dynamic Traction Control refer to Service – instrument cluster requirements – on the Control Display – MINI Maintenance Displays and controls System Displays, care Engine oil level, checking Disposal Eject button, refer to Buttons Engine output, refer to Engine –...
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Entering destination Fine wood, care Fuel filler flap Entering intersection First aid pouch – releasing in the event of Entertainment sound output Fixture for remote control, electrical malfunction on/off refer to Ignition lock Fuses Entry map for destination Flash when locking/ ESP Electronic Stability unlocking Program, refer to Dynamic...
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Head airbags Ice warning, refer to Outside Interesting destination for Head Light, refer to Adaptive temperature warning navigation Light Control Ignition Interior lamps Head restraints – switched off – remote control – sitting safely – switched on Interior rearview mirror Headlamp control, Ignition key position 1, refer to –...
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Microphone for telephone – unlocking with remote Lumbar support MINI Connected control MINI Internet page Light MINI joystick, refer to On- – automatic headlamp board computer control M+S tires, refer to Winter MINI Maintenance System Light switch tires...
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Navigation OBD socket, refer to Socket for Paintwork, care – storing current position On-Board Diagnosis Park Distance Control PDC Navigation data Octane ratings, refer to Fuel Parking Navigation destination specifications – vehicle – entering manually 109, Odometer Parking aid, refer to Park –...
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Reclining seat, refer to Route 118, Backrest – bypassing sections Radio Refueling – changing 118, – controls Releasing – changing criteria – HD Radio – hood – displaying arrow view – satellite radio Reminders – displaying map view – select waveband Remote control –...
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Safety systems Service car, refer to Roadside Sliding/tilt sunroof – airbags Assistance – refer to Glass sunroof, – Antilock Brake System Service data in the remote electric control Slot for remote control – driving stability control Service Interval Display, refer Smokers' package, refer to systems to Condition Based Service...
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Tow fittings for tow-starting Treble, refer to Tone and towing away control Tow rope Trip computer Vehicle Towing Trip odometer – battery – car with automatic – breaking in Trip-distance counter, refer to transmission Trip odometer – cargo loading – methods Triple turn signal activation –...
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Windshield wiper blades, changing Warning and indicator Windshield wipers, refer to lamps Wiper system Warning messages, refer to Winter tires Check Control – setting speed limit Warning triangle – storage Washer fluid Wiper blade replacement – capacity of reservoir Wiper system Washer fluid reservoir Word matching principle for Washer/wiper system...