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MINI COOPER

MINI COOPER S

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Page 3 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW MINI This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Notes At a glance Controls and features About this Owner's Manual Cockpit Opening and closing: Symbols used Display elements Keys Your individual vehicle Display elements with navigation Central locking system Editorial notice system Opening and closing – from outside...
Page 5 Driving: Technology for safety and driving Operation, care, maintenance Ignition lock convenience: Starting the engine Automatic Stability Control plus Traction Special operating instructions: Switching off the engine (ASC+T) Break-in procedures Parking brake Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) General driving notes Manual transmission Flat Tire Monitor Refueling Continuously Variable automatic Trans-...
Page 6 In the engine compartment: Owner service procedures Technical data Bonnet Engine compartment – MINI COOPER Replacement procedures: Engine data Engine compartment – MINI COOPER S On-board tool kit Dimensions Washer fluid Windshield wiper blades Weights Engine oil Lamps and bulbs...
Page 8: About This Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual to the new might not have chosen for your vehicle. To Marks the end of a specific item of infor- owner;...
Page 9: Editorial Notice
For this reason, the co-solvent – will not void the applicable neously acquire the assurance that they features described in this Owner's Manual warranties with respect to defects in mate- have been thoroughly tested by the manu- could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor rials or workmanship.
Page 10: Symbol On Vehicle Parts
North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West- the vehicle, compromise its safety, inter- New Vehicle Limited Warranty wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, fere with the vehicle's electrical system or Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Telephone toll-free 1-866-275-6464. affect the validity of the MINI Limited...
Page 13 OVERVIEW CONTROLS OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES TECHNICAL DATA INDEX Overview Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG...
Page 14: Cockpit
COCKPIT Parking lamps/Low beams 2 Washer/wiper system 6 Bonnet release Turn signal indicators 3 Instrument lighting 7 Horn Standing lamps 4 Outside mirror adjustment 8 Adjusting steering wheel High beams 5 Hazard warning flashers 9 OBD interface socket Headlamp flasher Computer Online Edition for Part-No.
Page 15: Display Elements
DISPLAY ELEMENTS 1 Tachometer 4 Indicator for 5 Trip odometer, reset to zero with indicator and warning lamps, see Odometer 6 Fuel gauge from page Trip odometer 7 Engine coolant temperature gauge Service interval 2 Display for the computer, refer to Program display for Continuously page –...
Page 16: Display Elements With Navigation System
2 Additional indicator and warning lamps, Program display for Continuously refer to page – Display for computer Variable automatic Transmission in navigation system, see separate (CVT) Owner's Manual Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG...
Page 17: Indicator And Warning Lamps
INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Technology Red: stop immediately Brake warning lamp that monitors itself If the lamp comes on when the Battery charge current parking brake is not engaged: The system runs a check on the warning The battery is no longer being Check the brake fluid level.
Page 18 INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Yellow: stop immediately Red and yellow: continue driving Red: an important reminder cautiously Flat Tire Monitor Brake warning lamp Flashes: tire failure. Brake warning lamp together with with parking brake applied. Reduce speed immediately and the gold indicator lamp for ABS, More information on the parking stop the vehicle.
Page 19 INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Yellow: check as soon as possible Automatic Stability Control plus Service Engine Soon Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stabil- If the warning lamp comes on Flat Tire Monitor ity Control (DSC) either continuously or intermit- Stays lit: the system is defective. Indicator lamp flashes: tently, this indicates a malfunction in the Please have the system inspected...
Page 20 INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Green: for your information Blue: for your information Turn signal indicators High beams Flashes when turn signal indicator Comes on when the high beams is on. are on or the headlamp flasher is Rapid flashing: the system is defective. actuated.
Page 21 MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL Buttons facing the driver Buttons facing away from the driver The control buttons integrated within the multifunction steering wheel have been 1 Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deacti- Left: designed to allow you to operate a number vate Radio of accessories both quickly and safely, with- 2 Continue cruise control Press briefly: selection of the station out taking your eyes from the road:...
Page 23 OVERVIEW CONTROLS OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES TECHNICAL DATA INDEX Controls Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG...
Page 24: Keys
KEYS Initializing the master key with remote control When you activate a master key with remote control – for example a replace- ment or additional key, or after a battery change – it must be initialized. This initialization can be performed in two ways: Press button 1 or button 2, see page 24, four times in succession...
Page 25: Central Locking System
31. changes to these devices could void doors from the inside. Always take the user's authority to operate this equip- In the event of an accident, the central lock- the vehicle keys with you so that the vehi- ment.
Page 26 1. Press button 1 once to unlock the dri- vated/deactivated. ver's door only 2. Press button 1 a second time to unlock Before and after a trip, be sure that the other door as well as the tailgate and the tailgate was not opened uninten- the fuel filler door.
Page 27 MINI Dealer. passengers still inside, because they cannot unlock the doors. 1. One turn of the key in the driver's door lock unlocks the driver's door only 2. Turning the key a second time unlocks the other door, the tailgate and the fuel filler door.
Page 28: Opening And Closing - From Inside
Always take Memory when convenience opening mode the vehicle's keys with you so that you can Also, the fuel filler door remains unlocked is deactivated via the door lock; refer to open the vehicle again from the outside at to allow refueling.
Page 29: Tailgate
TAILGATE To open from the outside To close Manual operation Press the button in the handle. The handle recesses in the interior trim In the event of an electrical malfunction, The tailgate opens slightly. panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull you can also operate the tailgate manually.
Page 30: Electric Power Windows
ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS The window on the front passenger To initialize power windows side cannot be closed automati- If the battery is disconnected, e.g. for cally. changing batteries or vehicle storage, re-initialize the power windows. Other- Watch during the closing process to wise the windows will not be lowered be sure that no one is injured.
Page 31: Sliding/Tilt Sunroof
SLIDING/TILT SUNROOF To prevent injuries, exercise care Do not use force to close the sliding/ when closing the sliding/tilt sunroof tilt sunroof in its raised position, as and keep it in your field of vision until it is damage to the mechanism could result. shut.
Page 32: Roller Sun Blind
SLIDING/TILT SUNROOF ROLLER SUN BLIND Manual opening and closing 1 Opening In the event of an electrical malfunction, 1. Press the button in the handle, see you can also operate the sliding/tilt sun- arrow 1. roof manually: The cap is unlocked 2.
Page 33: Alarm System
To arm and disarm the alarm system The alarm system reacts if: When the vehicle is locked or unlocked via the driver's door lock or with the remote A door, the bonnet or the tailgate is control, the alarm system is also simulta- opened neously armed or disarmed.
Page 34 ALARM SYSTEM Indicator lamp goes out when the sys- Avoiding unwanted alarm Interior motion sensor tem is disarmed: The tilt alarm and interior motion sensors Transmitter and receiver of the interior No tampering with your vehicle has been may be turned off at the same time. This motion sensor system are found under a detected will prevent unwanted alarms, e.g.
Page 35: Safe Seating Position
9 and ger's lap. Avoid twisting the belt while rout- maximum levels of passive safety in an 3 o'clock positions to keep any chance of ing it firmly across the hips and shoulder, accident.
Page 36: Seat Adjustment
SEAT ADJUSTMENT Important adjustment information Never try to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle. The seat could respond with an unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. Never ride with the backrest reclined to an extreme horizontal angle –...
Page 37: Entry To The Rear
The Easy entry function includes a memory for additional support in the curvature of 2. Apply weight to or remove weight from for the longitudinal seat and the backrest your spine's lumbar region. The upper hips the backrest as required positions. and spinal column receive supplementary 3.
Page 38: Heated Seats
ENTRY TO THE REAR HEATED SEATS 2. Fold the backrest back to the home posi- tion to lock the seat. When returning the seat to the rear position, ensure that no one is injured and that no objects are damaged. Engage and lock both seats and backrests into position prior to driving, otherwise unexpected movement could increase the...
Page 39: Head Restraints
HEAD RESTRAINTS Removal 1. Pull up the head restraint, continuing until it is at maximum extension 2. Press the button and remove the head restraint at the same time. Installation 1. Press the button and at the same time insert the head restraint in the reception points 2.
Page 40: Safety Belts
To release guaranteed. If a child-restraint system was in the vehicle during an accident, consult 1. Press the red button in the belt buckle the manufacturer's instructions regarding 2. Hold the belt replacement. 3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Page 41: Mirrors
MIRRORS Adjusting exterior mirrors Interior rearview mirror Interior mirror, automatic dimming* 1 Switch for choosing between the left and To reduce glare from vehicles behind you This mirror dims automatically as required. right mirror when you are driving at night: The mirror becomes clear again when you 2 Switch for 4-way adjustment Tilt the lever forward.
Page 42: Airbags
Never let an not hang clothing, e.g. jackets, over the belts by providing additional protection for occupant's head rest near or on a head air- backrests. Do not attempt to remove the the driver and front passenger in the event bag because the inflating airbag could airbag restraint system from the vehicle.
Page 43: Transporting Children Safely
Depending on the location selected for from deploying in response to a severe injury in the event of an accident. seating in the rear passenger area, attach impact occurring within the system's nor- Commercially-available child-restraint sys- the tether strap to the corresponding mal triggering range.
Page 44 1 year and 20 Ibs. / 9 kg – would be within According to accident statistics, children head restraint. Lift the head restraint and the airbag's deployment range, you should are safer when properly restrained in the pass the tether strap between the head res-...
Page 45 LATCH child-restraint system All of the rear belt retractors and the front Open the cover. passenger's safety belt can be locked for The illustration is an example showing the mounting and securing child-restraint mounts for the LATCH, Lower Anchors and systems.
Page 46: Vehicle Memory
VEHICLE MEMORY How the system functions What the system can do This symbol alerts you to Vehicle Memory functions in the Owner's No doubt you have often reflected on how Your MINI Dealer can provide you with Manual great it would be if you could configure...
Page 47: Ignition Lock
A sound alarm goes off if the key 1 Steering unlocked remains in the ignition after opening Individual electrical accessories are ready the driver's door. for operation. You will find that it is often easier to turn You can have this function activated/ the ignition key from position 0 to deactivated by your MINI Dealer.
Page 48: Starting The Engine
STARTING THE ENGINE Do not allow the engine to warm up with Starting Manual transmission the vehicle at a standstill. Move off imme- When starting the engine, do not press the 1. Engage the parking brake diately at a moderate engine speed. accelerator pedal.
Page 49: Switching Off The Engine
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE PARKING BRAKE You should never remove the ignition If, in exceptional circumstances, it key when the vehicle is in motion, as should be necessary to engage the the steering lock could engage. parking brake while the vehicle is in When you leave the vehicle, always remove motion, do not pull the lever with excessive the ignition key and engage the steering...
Page 50: Manual Transmission
MANUAL TRANSMISSION Reverse Do not hold the vehicle in place on slopes by slipping or "riding" the Before selecting reverse gear, ensure the clutch. Use the parking brake instead. vehicle is stationary; then, fully depress the Riding the clutch causes the clutch assem- clutch pedal and pause briefly before mov- bly to wear out sooner.
Page 51 When you move the selector lever from the If the engine speed is too high when the D position to the right into the M/S + – vehicle is at a standstill, the selector lever is range, the performance-oriented shift pro- also blocked to protect the transmission.
Page 52 D Drive – CVT driving position Switch from D into M/S + –: Switching from M/S + – into the selector This position is designed for driving under Activates the Sport program and displays lever positions P, R and N and switching SD in the gear indicator in the speedome- all normal operating conditions.
Page 53 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) Avoid high engine loads. Proceed to the nearest MINI Dealer. Do not work in the engine compart- ment when a drive gear – forward or reverse – is engaged. If you do this, the vehicle could move. Jump-starting and towing, refer to pages 124,...
Page 54: Parking Lamps/Low Beams
Parking light on one side, see following open the driver's door to remind you that 2 High beams/Headlamp flasher – blue column. the lights have not been switched off.
Page 55: Instrument Lighting
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING FOG LAMPS INTERIOR LAMPS To control the instrument lighting, press When the parking lamps/low beams are The interior light is controlled automatically. the button. switched on: Switching the interior lamps on and Briefly press the switch upwards or down- To increase the illumination intensity off manually wards.
Page 56: Light-Emitting Diodes
LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) installed Rain sensor* behind translucent lenses serve as the light The rain sensor is located on the wind- source for many of the controls and dis- shield, directly in front of the interior rear- plays in your vehicle.
Page 57 WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM Normal wiper speed Cleaning windshield and headlamps* The wiper speed is automatically set to The system sprays washer fluid against the interval operation when the car is stopped. windshield. The wipers are automatically Not on vehicles with rain sensor. activated for a brief period.
Page 58: Cruise Control
CRUISE CONTROL To maintain and store speed or to To decelerate accelerate Press button 4. The vehicle maintains and stores any If you are already driving with active cruise desired speed when driving above approx. control, the speed is decreased by approx. 20 mph / 30 km/h and, for manual trans- 1 mph / 2 km/h every time you briefly tap missions, when the selector lever is in 3rd...
Page 59 CRUISE CONTROL To cancel the cruise control To continue cruise control When the system is activated, press Press button 1. button 2. The vehicle accelerates to and maintains The indicator lamp stays lit. the last speed stored. If you turn the igni- You can use the cruise control again as tion key to position 0, the stored speed is required.
Page 60: Odometer
ODOMETER TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE 1 Trip odometer In the speedometer Do not operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge. To set to zero: If the indicator light 1 begins to be lit con- tinuously, there are approx.
Page 61: Coolant Temperature Gauge
FUEL GAUGE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE 1 Red indicator lamp When you switch on the ignition, warning lamp 1 comes on briefly to confirm that the system is operational. Lights up while driving: Engine is too hot. Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to cool down.
Page 62: Service Interval Display
MINI Dealer for an appointment. information on the computer in the naviga- tion system Owner‘s Manual. For more information on the Service inter- val display, see page 98. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG...
Page 63 COMPUTER Range Average speed – Average fuel consumption The computer bases its calculations for the cruising range on the driving style and on Press the button in the turn signal indicator the remaining fuel in the tank. lever for a longer period. The displayed average speed value and If the range displayed is less than consumption value are recalculated.
Page 64: Automatic Stability Control Plus Traction (Asc+T)
ASC+T recognizes the danger present in switched on, see pages 16, 17. traction loss and will increase driving sta- bility and traction by reducing the engine's If the indicator lamp flashes: output and, if necessary, by applying the ASC+T controls the drive and braking brakes to the front wheels.
Page 65: Dynamic Stability Control (Dsc)
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) The concept Indicator lamp This system maintains driving stability The indicator lamp on the instru- even in critical driving situations. ment cluster will go out shortly after the ignition has been The system optimizes vehicle stability dur- switched on, see pages 16, 17.
Page 66: Flat Tire Monitor
FLAT TIRE MONITOR The concept Flat tire Malfunctions The tire inflation pressure is determined The indicator lamp in the instru- As long as there is still a malfunction, the from the signals of the ABS sensors. ment cluster informs you by flash- yellow indicator lamp on the instrument The system provides an alert whenever the ing when the tire inflation pressure...
Page 67 FLAT TIRE MONITOR 1. Ignition key in position 2 Do not initialize the system when 2. Press the button long enough for the snow chains are fitted. When driving yellow indicator lamp in the instrument with snow chains, false alarms can occur or cluster to light up for a few seconds pressure losses might not be detected.
Page 68: Park Distance Control (Pdc)
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)* The concept Acoustical signals Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance between the The PDC assists you when you back into a The distance to an object is indicated by a vehicle and any objects always remains parking space.
Page 69: Air Conditioning System
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 1 Air onto the windshield and onto the 4 Temperature 8 Air distribution side windows 5 Windshield heating 9 Recirculated air mode 2 Air for the upper body area 6 Blower for air supply 10 Rear window defroster 3 Air for the front and rear footwells 7 Air conditioner Online Edition for Part-No.
Page 70 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Air supply Rear window defroster Air conditioning You can select blower speeds Rear window defroster switched Air conditioner switched on: from 1 to 4. Position 0: fan is Indicator lamp lights up. turned off. The button for recir- Indicator lamp lights up.
Page 71 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Draft-free ventilation Defrosting and demisting windows Air supply for the upper body area: 1. Set the rotary blower speed control for the airflow rate to position 4 Button 1: air outlets can be opened and 2. Turn the rotary temperature control closed by turning.
Page 72: Automatic Climate Control
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL 1 Air onto the windshield and onto the 5 Interior temperature sensor – please 10 Temperature side windows keep clear and unobstructed 11 Display for temperature and air 2 Air for the upper body area 6 Recirculated air mode supply 3 Air for the front and rear footwells 7 Air conditioner...
Page 73 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL Automatic air distribution and supply Condensation forms in the air condi- Indicator lamp lights up. tioner system during operation, and As long as the indicator lamp is lit, the Automatic program (AUTO): then exits under the vehicle. Traces of con- heating operates at high power output –...
Page 74 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL Defrosting and demisting windows Particle filter/activated-charcoal filter Press the button briefly. The particle filter removes dust and pollen The indicator lamp flashes. from the incoming air. The activated-char- Ice and condensation are removed from the coal filter provides additional protection by rear window/windshield and side filtering gaseous pollutants from the out- windows.
Page 75: Glove Compartment
GLOVE COMPARTMENT ASHTRAY/BEVERAGE HOLDER LIGHTER/12 V POWER SUPPLY Ashtray To open: From ignition key position 1: The ashtray is located in one of the bever- Pull the handle. Press the cigarette lighter in. age holders in the center console. The light goes on. Remove as soon as the lighter jumps back out.
Page 76: Cargo Area Cover
CARGO AREA COVER FOLDABLE REAR BACKREST When the tailgate is opened, the cargo area cover is also raised. Never place any heavy or hard objects on the cargo area cover, otherwise occupants could be injured during braking maneuvers. Removal To unlock and fold To load bulky luggage, the compartment 1.
Page 77: Loading Cargo
LOADING CARGO Stowing cargo Securing the load For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is unoccupied, fasten each safety belt in Place heavy cargo as far forward as possi- Secure smaller and lighter items using the opposite buckle. This provides addi- ble –...
Page 78: Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack
132, otherwise the gate, as otherwise damage can occur. vehicle's operating safety is no longer assured and you are in violation of the law. Do not secure the roof-mounted lug-...
Page 81 OVERVIEW CONTROLS OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES TECHNICAL DATA INDEX Operation Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG...
Page 82: Break-In Procedures
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES To ensure that your vehicle provides maxi- Tires mum economy throughout a long service Due to technical factors associated with life, we request that you comply with the their manufacture, tires do not achieve following information: their full traction potential until after an initial break-in period.
Page 83: General Driving Notes
Do not hang and property damage. heavy objects on the hooks. If you do so, Hydroplaning they could cause personal injury during braking or evasive maneuvers.
Page 84: Refueling
REFUELING Simple and environmentally friendly Close the filler cap carefully after refueling until a click is heard. Always observe all safety precautions While closing, be sure not to squeeze the posted at the service station when strap which is fastened to the filler cap. handling fuel.
Page 86: Brake System
Do not coast with the clutch pressed be a defect in one of the brake system's vehicle is not used at all, and in operating or with the transmission or selector hydraulic circuits.
Page 87: Tire Inflation Pressure
It is not merely the tire's service life, but also driving comfort and – above all else – driving safety that depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure.
Page 88 41/280 41/280 All-season tires – M+S – should be inflated to the same pressures as summer tires. Figures as stated here apply to the manufacturer’s approved or recommended tires; your MINI Dealer will be happy to provide information on request.
Page 89: Tire Condition
This is also lodged in the tread. Check the tread depth. Traction AA A B C true for irregularities in the vehicle's han- The tread depth should not fall below Temperature A B C dling characteristics, such as a pronounced in / 3 mm.
Page 90 The temperature grades are A – the highest Quality grades can be found where applica- ing based on the wear rate of the tire when – B and C, representing the tire's resistance ble on the tire sidewall between tread tested under controlled conditions on a to the generation of heat and its ability to shoulder and maximum section width.
Page 91: Wheel And Tire Combinations
The manufacturer of your MINI recom- would otherwise be impaired, e.g. ABS, tires are matched to your vehicle and have mends winter tires – M+S radial tires – for ASC+T and DSC. For this reason, use only been selected to provide optimum safety driving in adverse winter road conditions.
Page 92: Snow Chains
175/65 R 15. When fitting, comply with the manufac- Tire condition, tire inflation pressure turer's instructions. With chains, do not Below a tread depth of in / exceed a speed of 30 mph / 50 km/h.
Page 93: Bonnet
BONNET Do not attempt to service your vehi- cle if you do not have the required technical background. Before working in the engine compartment, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. Before working on the electrical system, always disconnect the battery first.
Page 94: Engine Compartment - Mini Cooper
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – MINI COOPER 1 Reservoir for windshield washer 3 Engine oil filler neck 6 Reservoir for headlamp cleaning system system 4 Battery 2 Coolant expansion tank 7 Engine oil dipstick 5 Brake fluid reservoir Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG...
Page 95: Engine Compartment - Mini Cooper S
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – MINI COOPER S 1 Reservoir for windshield washer 3 Engine oil filler neck 6 Reservoir for headlamp cleaning system system 4 Auxiliary terminal for jump- 2 Coolant expansion tank starting 7 Engine oil dipstick 5 Brake fluid reservoir...
Page 96: Washer Fluid
Fill with water and – if required – with anti- 3. Pull the dipstick out after approx. freeze, according to manufacturer's recom- 5 minutes and wipe it off with a lint-free mendations. cloth, paper towel, or similar material 4.
Page 97 ENGINE OIL The oil volume between the two notches – Continuous exposure to used oil has MIN, MAX – on the dipstick corresponds to caused cancer in laboratory testing. approx. 1.1 quarts / 1 liter. Do not fill For this reason, any skin areas that come beyond the upper notch on the dipstick.
Page 98: Coolant
The illustration shows as an example the tainers. Approved oils are in SAE classes coolant tank on the MINI COOPER. 5W-40 and 5W-30. Comply with the applicable environ- Checking coolant level mental laws regulating the disposal These oils can be used at all ambient tem- of antifreeze and anti-corrosion agents.
Page 99: Brake Fluid
MINI COOPER: time. 1. Slowly open the cap by pulling at the tab In order to ensure the brake system's safety to allow accumulated pressure to and reliability, have the brake fluid escape. changed every two years by a MINI Dealer, 2.
Page 100: Mini Maintenance System
Inspections I and II. maximum driving and operating safety – Have your vehicle's maintenance and and as cost-effective for you as possible. Determining the maintenance intervals repairs performed at your MINI...
Page 101: Caring For Your Vehicle
CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Suitable car-care products Switch the rain sensor off when pass- Vehicle paintwork ing through an automatic car wash, Use the cleaning and car-care prod- Regular care contributes greatly to driving see page 54. Failure to do so could result in ucts available at your MINI Dealer.
Page 102 Clean with soapy water. Replace wiper cleansers or steam jets above 140 and the headliner. blades twice a year, before and after the . Observe the manufacturer's Never use solvents such as lacquer thin- cold season. This is particularly impor- instructions ner, heavy-duty grease remover, fuel or tant on vehicles fitted with a rain sensor.
Page 103: Vehicle Immobilization
CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION Leather care Since dirt and oil slowly destroy the protec- Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you tive layer of the leather, a treatment with a on what is important if the vehicle is to be The leather used by the manufacturer of leather care product is necessary twice a...
Page 104: Obd Socket
Severe engine misfire over only a short The interface socket for onboard diagnos- period of time can seriously damage emis- tics is located on the driver's side, behind a sion control components, especially the cover located beneath the instrument catalytic converter.
Page 105: Technical Modifications
TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONS CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Any MINI Dealer will be glad to inform you California laws require us to state the fol- of the advisability, legal regulations and lowing warning: factory recommendations for technical modifications to the vehicle. Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- To do so, they require the vehicle identifica- ents, and certain vehicle components tion number from your vehicle documents.
Page 107: Owner Service Procedures
OVERVIEW CONTROLS OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES TECHNICAL DATA INDEX Repairs Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG...
Page 108: On-Board Tool Kit
ON-BOARD TOOL KIT WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Storage location Windshield wiper Rear window wiper The picture shows as an example tire 1. Rotate the wiper arm completely out 1. Rotate the wiper arm completely out change set with on-board tools for vehicles from the windshield from the windshield with the space-saver spare tire.
Page 109: Lamps And Bulbs
LAMPS AND BULBS Proceed carefully when handling lamps and 1. Pull on the tab of the cover of the defec- bulbs. If you are not familiar with any of tive lamp and open it the procedures, consult your MINI Dealer. 2.
Page 110 LAMPS AND BULBS Turn signal indicators, front Side turn signal indicators Fog lamps* 21 Watt bulb 5 Watt bulb H11 bulb, 55 Watts 1. Open the bonnet 1. Press the bulb towards the rear of the Please contact a MINI Dealer in case of a 2.
Page 111 4. Remove and replace the bulb. 2. Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and remove MINI COOPER S: 3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while Please contact a MINI Dealer in case of a turning it to the left malfunction.
Page 112 LAMPS AND BULBS Center high-mount brake lamp License plate lamps Interior lamps LED strip on the tailgate. 5 Watt bulb 6 Watt xenon bulb Please contact a MINI Dealer in case of a 1. Apply a screwdriver to the recess and 1.
Page 113 LAMPS AND BULBS Footwell lamps 5 Watt bulb 1. Press out the lamp cover with a screw- driver 2. Remove and replace the bulb. Glove compartment lamp 5 Watt bulb 1. Press out the lamp cover with a screw- driver 2.
Page 114: Repairing A Flat Tire
REPAIRING A FLAT TIRE CHANGING TIRES – MINI WITH SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE Safety measures in the event of a flat Additional safety measures in the tire: event of a wheel change: Stop the vehicle as far as possible from Change the wheel only on a level, firm sur- passing traffic.
Page 115 CHANGING TIRES – MINI WITH SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE Removing the space-saver spare tire 3. Screw the lifting handle from the on- 5. Squeeze the securing springs board tool kit onto the thread 6. The space-saver spare tire is released The screw connection of the space-saver 4.
Page 116 CHANGING TIRES – MINI WITH SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE Preparing the vehicle Read and comply with the safety pre- cautions provided on page 112. 1. Secure the vehicle to prevent it from roll- ing: Place the folding chock behind the front wheel on the other side of the vehicle;...
Page 117 CHANGING TIRES – MINI WITH SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE Fitting the space-saver spare tire Driving with the space-saver spare tire 1. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a speed of wheel 50 mph / 80 km/h. 2.
Page 118: Flat Tire- Run Flat Tires
FLAT TIRE– RUN FLAT TIRES Flat tire Your MINI Dealer has the information needed for working with Run Flat The yellow indicator lamp in the instru- tires and is equipped with the necessary ment cluster lights up to indicate a flat tire. special tools.
Page 119 50 mph / In the MINI COOPER S the tire change set is 80 km/h. located in a separate bag which is attached to the eyelets on the cargo area floor by You can determine the possible mileage for means of tie-down straps, see page 75.
Page 120: Mini Mobility System
FLAT TIRE – MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM MINI Mobility System 1 Jack To repair a flat tire you will find a MINI 2 Chock, folding Mobility System in your MINI. With the 3 Wheel stud wrench help of this system you can apply a liquid 4 Hubcap remover sealant on the inside of the tire, which seals 5 Lug wrench, Phillips screwdriver, tow-...
Page 121 FLAT TIRE – MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM Preparing for tire repair 5. Remove the cap from the filling hose 6. Push the filling hose onto the tire valve Before using the MINI Mobility Sys- 7. Hold the filling canister with the cap tem read the warning and danger down and squeeze.
Page 122 FLAT TIRE – MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM If an air pressure of 26.1 psi / Distributing liquid sealant 180 kPa cannot be reached, drive Immediately drive for 10 minutes, so that back and forth about 35 ft / 10 m so that the liquid sealant is uniformly distributed.
Page 123 FLAT TIRE – MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM Checking tire inflation pressure Driving on Tire change set 1. After driving for 10 minutes: Do not exceed the permitted maxi- Your MINI is additionally equipped with a Screw hose with manometer back onto mum speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h, tire change set.
Page 124: Battery
"Jump- Exact location, see page 92. moderate climatic conditions. starting" on page 124. Location in the MINI COOPER S For all questions regarding the bat- Whenever working on the electrical The battery is located in the cargo area...
Page 125: Fuses
In the engine compartment In the MINI COOPER on the right next to the battery. In the MINI COOPER S on the right next to the air filter box. Open the cover panel of the fuse box. To do so, press the clip fastener.
Page 126: Warning Triangle
WARNING TRIANGLE FIRST-AID KIT JUMP-STARTING Do not use spray starter fluids to start the engine. When your battery is discharged, you can use two jumper cables to start your vehicle with power from the battery in a second vehicle. Correspondingly you can help start another vehicle.
Page 127 Do not disconnect the discharged bat- On the MINI: 1. On the MINI COOPER S, the positive ter- tery from the vehicle electrical system Before disconnecting the jumper minal connection for jump-starting, see Make certain that there is no contact...
Page 128: Towing
If this is not done, the onboard tool kit; be sure that it remains in vehicle's response. threads could be damaged. the vehicle at all times. This fitting is...
Page 129 TOWING Tow-starting 1. Place gear selector lever in neutral or idle 2. Towing speed: It is not possible to start the engine of a Max. 45 mph / 70 km/h vehicle equipped with an automatic trans- 3. Towing distance: mission by towing or pushing. Max.
Page 131 OVERVIEW CONTROLS OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES TECHNICAL DATA INDEX Data Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG...
Page 132: Replacement Procedures
ENGINE DATA MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S Displacement cu in / cm 97.52 / 1,598 97.52 / 1,598 Number of cylinders Maximum output bhp / kW 115 / 85 163 / 120 at engine speed 6,000 6,000 Maximum torque lb ft / Nm...
Page 133: Dimensions
DIMENSIONS All measuring units in inches / millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia. 35 ft / 10.66 m. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG...
Page 134: Weights
WEIGHTS MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S Curb weight with manual transmission lbs / kg 2,526 / 1,146 2,678 / 1,215 with Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) lbs / kg 2,557 / 1,160 – Approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission...
Page 135: Capacities
Manual transmission quarts / liters approx. 2.1 / 2.0 MINI COOPER Contact your MINI Dealer approx. 1.8 / 1.7 MINI COOPER S for more details Continuously Variable automatic quarts / liters approx. 4.2 / 4.0 MINI COOPER...
Page 137 OVERVIEW CONTROLS OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES TECHNICAL DATA INDEX Index Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG...
Page 138 Hilfsrahmen für Querverweise EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Antenna Bar, towing front turn signal ABS (Antilock Brake Antifreeze Battery indicators System) 16, 17, Antilock Brake System charge current glove compartment Accessories 7, (ABS) 16, 17, charging lamp interior lamps Activated-charcoal filter Anti-theft system disposal Adjusting...
Page 139 EP holder Caring for your vehicle Cleaning rear window gear display Curb weight Carpets Cleaning windshield ignition Currency of the Owner's Cassette player, see separate Clock interlock Manual Owner's Manual Closing manual mode CVT (Continuously Variable CD changer, see separate...
Page 140 Engine compartment Flat tire 64, air conditioning system Control) 16, MINI COOPER MINI Mobility System automatic climate Dynamic Stability Control MINI COOPER S Run Flat tires control (DSC) 16, Engine oil space-saver spare tire Flat Tire Monitor 16, 17, Dimensions...
Page 141 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Fuel gauge Heated Imprint Fuses outside rear view mirror Index Keys rear window 68, Indicator lamps multifunction steering seats Individual air distribution wheel Kickdown Gas display, see windshield 68, Inflation pressure Fuel gauge windshield washer jets INSPECTION Gasoline Heater...
Page 142 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z turn signal indicators Luggage rack, On-board tool kit xenon lamps see Roof-mounted luggage Navigation system, see On-board tools 112, Lashing eyes rack separate Owner's Opening LATCH Lumbar support Manual from inside from outside child seat fastening Non-smoker's equipment system...
Page 143 Refueling, fuel filler door adjusting Speed, winter tires Remaining distance for care Split rear backrest Spray jets Radiator service Safety lock buttons Radio, see separate Owner's Remote control Seat heater Standing lamps Manual battery Securing cargo bulb replacement Rain sensor changing battery...
Page 144 87, Continuously Variable Vehicle Waste container damage automatic Transmission breaking-in Water on roadways inflation pressure (CVT) dimensions deep water M+S tires Transporting children exterior finish Weight pressure safely operating Wheel and tire replacement Tread wear parking combination Run Flat tires 85, 88,...
Page 145 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Width Windows, convenience operation Windshield heating air conditioning system automatic climate control Windshield washer system 54, filling Windshield wiper blades care replacement Windshield wipers 54, Winter tires all-season tires Run Flat tires speed Wiper blades replacement Wiper/washer system Wood decoration...
Page 147 REFUELING Fuel Designation AKI: Engine oil Quality The oil volume between the two notches on the dipstick corresponds to approx. 1.1 US quarts / 1 liter. To ensure that you always have convenient access to all essential information when you stop for fuel, Tire inflation pressure Summer Winter...

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