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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 John Cooper the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte- Works nance information.
CONTENTS MOBILITY The fastest way to find information on a particu- lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 200. Wheels and tires Under the bonnet Using this Owner's Manual Maintenance Notes Care Reporting safety defects Replacing components Giving and receiving assistance AT A GLANCE...
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;...
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 >...
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Displays Tachometer Display for > with indicator and warning lamps Position of automatic transmission > Display for Computer > > Clock Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven > Outside temperature > Odometer and trip odometer >...
Indicator and In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on. warning 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 Rear fog lamp Lamp flashes:...
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Dynamic Traction Control DTC 12 Changing to a different menu on the Control Automatic climate control Display Temperature 13 MINI joystick Move in four directions, turn or press Air distribution to the 14 Opening the start menu on the Control windshield...
The following section provides an Controls Menu overview Control Display MINI joystick The MINI joystick can be used to select menu Navigation items and to adjust settings: > Navigation system > Move in four directions, arrows 5 >...
Navigation, Communication, Entertain- > Display of service requirements and dates ment and Setup: move the MINI joystick forward for statutory emissions and vehicle or backward or press it. Depending on the selec- inspections tion, the menu last opened is displayed.
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Changing between menu items Press the button. Pressing the button repeatedly opens the Com- munication, Navigation and Entertainment menu items in succession. The screen that was last open is displayed. Displays in menu Each menu is subdivided into fields. White symbol: the field is active. Gray symbol: the field is inactive.
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Setting the time, page 63. Highlighting a menu item: Switching between fields: > > Turn the MINI joystick; the highlight Briefly move the MINI joystick to the left, marker moves right, forward or backward > > Menu items that are displayed in color on...
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Status information Switching control display off/on Press the button. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Select "Display off". Display for: > Entertainment: Radio, CD and external audio source >...
Individual menu items on the Control Display can be spoken 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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Having the possible commands read aloud: Press the button on the steering wheel. Select a track, e.g.: {Options} {Track 1} The system says: For instance, if you have selected "CD", the com- {{Track 1}} mands available for operating the CD player and CD changer are read out.
In vehicles equipped with convenient access The concept the remote control contains a replaceable bat- The functions of your MINI can be set individu- tery, page 34. ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these If more than one remote control unit is used, the...
16. > Fuel filler door Press the button. This opens the start menu. Operating from outside Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" > Via the remote control and press the MINI joystick. > Via the door lock >...
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> The function is deactivated. Press the button. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" Select "Central locking". and press the MINI joystick. Select "Unlock button". Select "Settings". Select a menu item: Select "Vehicle and tires".
You can also use this function to locate your Any unauthorized modifications or vehicle in parking garages, etc. changes to these devices could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.< Unlocking the splitdoor Using the door lock Press the button.
Press the button. positions. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Opening and closing: Select "Settings". from inside Select "Vehicle and tires".
Clubdoor The splitdoor is unlocked. Using the button in the handle, fully open first the right side, arrow 1, and then the left side of Opening the splitdoor, arrow 2. The Clubdoor can only be opened using the han- dle on the inside. The right-hand front door must Closing be open when opening the Clubdoor.
> on the remote control. LEDs flash after unlocking until the key is When you subsequently close the tailgate it is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer again locked and monitored. than approx. 5 minutes: an attempt was made to tamper with the car.
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To unlock the remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passenger compartment. Convenient access supports the following functions: > Unlocking/locking the vehicle > Unlocking the splitdoor by itself > Starting the engine > Convenient operation Functional requirements Press button 1. >...
The vehicle can roll. Press the cover on to close. Take the old battery to a battery collection Malfunction point or to your MINI Dealer.< Convenient access may malfunction due to local radio waves. Glass sunroof, electric* If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the...
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Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly. Even though there is the pinch protection system, always ensure that the window's travel path is clear, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would con- tinue closing.
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.
Backrest 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.<...
Height adjustment Pull up the lever on the seat backrest, arrow 1. To raise: pull up. The backrest folds forward. To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down. Move the seat forward by pushing on the backrest, arrow 2.
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-...
Interior mirror, automatic dimming* Adjusting the left or right exterior mirror The automatic dimming feature of the interior Folding mirrors in and out rearview mirror is controlled by two photo cells in the mirror. One photo cell is in the mirror Manual adjustment frame, arrow;...
Transporting children safely The right place for Child-restraint systems, children installation Do not leave children unattended in the Observe the child-restraint system manu- vehicle, otherwise they could endanger facturer's instructions when selecting, themselves and/or other persons by opening the installing and using child-restraint systems. doors, for example.<...
Remove the child-restraint system. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the way. By way of example, the illustration shows the cargo bay in the MINI. LATCH child-restraint There are two additional anchors for child- restraint systems with tether straps, arrows.
Driving Ignition lock When you press the start/stop button and depress the clutch if the car has manual transmission or the brake if the car has auto- Inserting the key into the ignition lock matic transmission, the engine starts.< Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate.
ious exhaust gases can lead to unconsciousness The starter operates automatically for a certain and death. Exhaust gases contain carbon mon- time, and stops automatically as soon as the oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic engine has started. gas.
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 depress the brake until you are ready to start.< operation M/S 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- played.
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Take the hub cover remover 1 out of the on- This opens the start menu. board tool kit and insert it in the loop on the front passenger side. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Pull the loop up. Select "Settings".
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor* Select "Lighting". If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is preset. If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Window washer nozzles Press and hold the button until the display changes. The window washer nozzles are heated auto- matically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. Rear window wiper Press the button to select the desired sensitivity.
Activating spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to per- sonal safety.< Resuming cruise control Fill with water and, if required, with a washer Activating/deactivating cruise control antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom- Maintaining, storing and increasing speed mendations. Maintaining, storing and decreasing speed Mix the water and antifreeze before filling Indicator lamp in the speedometer lights up.
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Increasing speed Press button 3 repeatedly until the desired speed is reached. Every time you press the but- ton, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph or approx. 2 km/h. Accelerating using the button Press and hold button 3. The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal.
Everything under control Odometer, outside Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until the current speed appears temperature display, in the lower display. clock Wait for the speed display to automatically move to the upper display. The outside temperature then appears in the lower display.
Computer* tion, a message will appear on the Control Display. Check coolant level, refer to page 169. Displays in tachometer Fuel gauge Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly to call up various items of informa- tion. The following items of information are displayed Fuel tank capacity in the order listed: Approx.
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Press the button. > Average fuel consumption This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Naviga- Resetting values tion" and press the MINI joystick. To reset the values for the average speed and average fuel consumption: Select the respective menu entry.
> "Start" > "Stop" > "Reset" Turn the MINI joystick to select the distance to your destination. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting. The distance is mandated automatically during destination guidance. Trip computer The trip computer is suitable e.g. for a holi- day trip.
Settings and information Operating principle Certain settings and information are only avail- Calling up Check Control able when the ignition is switched on, the vehi- Displaying vehicle check cle is at a standstill and the doors are closed. Setting the time Button for: Setting the date >...
Personal Profile on page 26. Press the button. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Select "Settings". Select "Language / Units". Select "Units".
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16. Press the button. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Select "Info sources". If necessary, move the highlight mar ker to the second field from the top. Select "Status".
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The deadline for service or a legally man- dated inspection is approaching. Please schedule a service appointment. The service deadline has already passed. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting. The year is highlighted. Entering deadlines for legally Turn the MINI joystick to make the adjust- required inspections* ment.
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Press and hold the button until the display changes. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the symbol and "SET" are displayed. Turn the MINI joystick until "Time / Date" is selected and press the MINI joystick. Press and hold the button until the display changes.
Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis- played. 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.
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- Select "Set date". ious combinations and colors in the indicator Turn the MINI joystick to make the adjust- areas 1 and 2. ment. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.
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Other Check Control messages are automatically hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but remain stored. They are marked with the symbol shown here. For most Check Control messages, you can view more information later, e.g. regarding the cause of a malfunction and how to respond, refer to page 67.
Press the button. This opens the start menu. Speed limit Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Enter a speed, and a Check Control message will indicate when you reach this speed. This enables Select "Info sources".
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Taking an interim time reading Select "Change limit:". Select "Interim time". The interim time appears below the ongoing Turn the MINI joystick to set the limit. primary stopwatch count. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting. All of the remaining functions remain available The limit is automatically activated.
Press the button. This opens the start menu. Automatic mode Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" With the engine running or the ignition switched and press the MINI joystick. on, the system is activated automatically after Select "Settings".
The system also recognizes unstable driv- ing conditions, for example if the rear of the car Your MINI has a number of systems that help to is about to swerve or if momentum is acting at maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse an angle past the front wheels.
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DSC also encompasses the following functions: ity. You therefore need to drive with suitable caution. > Antilock Brake System ABS In the following exceptional situations, it can be > Electronic brake-force distribution EBV useful to briefly activate DTC: > Brake Assist >...
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This opens the start menu. Do not initialize the system if you are driving with snow chains or a space-saver spare tire .< Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Using the button in the turn Select "Settings".
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If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Select "FTM". Determine which tire is damaged. If this cannot be determined, contact your MINI Dealer.< Repair the flat tire, refer to page 180, or change the damaged tire, refer to page 182.
Do not continue driving and Green contact your MINI Dealer.< The tire inflation pressure corresponds to the established target value. "TPM active" is displayed on the onboard Tire Pressure monitor.
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Tire Pressure Monitor and "ACTIVE" are displayed. The Tire Pressure Monitor can be reset using "RESET". Select "Vehicle and tires" and press the MINI joystick. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Select "TPM" and press the MINI joystick.
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Normal tires Select "Yes" and press the MINI joystick. Determine which tire is damaged. If this cannot be determined, contact your MINI Dealer.< Repair the flat tire or change the damaged tire, refer to page 182. Run-Flat Tires* Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h.
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Malfunction and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and The small warning lamp flashes in yel- may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping low and then lights up continuously; the ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substi- larger warning lamp comes on in yel- tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the low.
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The relevant side airbag bag generators executed only by a MINI Dealer supports the side upper body area. The head air or a workshop that works according to repair bag supports the head.
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The front and side airbags for the front pas- passenger seat unless they are specifically rec- senger are not activated. ommended by the manufacturer of your MINI. Do not place any items under the seat which Operational readiness of airbag system could press against the seat from below.
Lamps Parking lamps/low beams ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky. When driving into tunnels with bright overhead lights, there may be a delay before the head- lamps come on.
The daytime running lamps are switched on. High beams/roadside parking lamps Select "Pathway lighting". Turn the MINI joystick to select the corre- sponding duration. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting. Daytime running lamps* The light switch can remain in the lamps off, parking lamps or automatic headlamp control position.
Switching off Press the lever up or down to the pressure point. Fog lamps* Increasing brightness Press and hold the button until the desired brightness is reached. Reducing brightness Press the button briefly. Fog lamps The brightness decreases every time the button Rear fog lamp is pressed briefly.
Reading lamps* To switch the reading lamps on and off. Press the switch. Ambient lighting* The color of the ambient lighting can be changed. > Press the switch forward. The color changes in stages, ultimately to orange. > Press the switch toward the rear. The color changes in stages, ultimately to blue.
Climate Airflow directed toward the windshield and Maximum cooling side windows Air distribution, manual Air to the upper body area Setting the temperature Draft-free ventilation 10 Defrosting windows and removing Air to the footwell condensation Air flow rate, manual 11 Manual cooling function Recirculated-air mode 12 Rear window defroster AUTO program...
Automatic climate off. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. control If condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces, press the AUTO Comfortable interior climate button or switch off the recirculated-air mode AUTO program 6 offers the ideal air distribution and, if necessary, increase the air flow rate.
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.
The corresponding memory button 1 is now The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter. hand-held transmitter. You can operate the system with the engine Clearing stored programs running or with the ignition switched on.
Closing Fold cover up. To prevent injury in the event of an acci- dent, close the glove compartment after use while the vehicle is being driven.< Ventilation* Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may be possible to ventilate the glove compartment. Opening The cover slides along guide rails and can be opened fully by pushing it back and lifting it.
Cup holders and Storage compartment on the front passenger side* ashtray* Opening Cup holders Briefly press the bottom edge of the cover. Two cup holders are located in the front of the Closing center console, another is in the rear at the back Push the cover back into its original position.
Connecting electrical appliances In your MINI, 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. Avoid damag- ing the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
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.
Braking safely used at all, and in operating conditions where Your MINI is equipped with ABS. If you are in a brake applications are less frequent, there is an situation which requires full braking, it is best to increased tendency for corrosion to form on brake using maximum brake pressure.
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Do not place any objects on the cover, otherwise they could endanger the car's By way of example, the illustration shows the occupants, e.g. in the case of braking or sudden cargo compartment in the MINI. swerving, or they may damage the cover.< Pull the lever.
Partition net* compartment under the load floor, do not exceed a maximum load of 55 lb/25 kg, other- Ensure that the partition net is firmly wise damage may occur.< attached, otherwise injuries may occur.< The partition net can be mounted in the cargo bay or behind the front seats.
The permissible load is the sum of the occu- and heavier objects are available at your pants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The MINI Dealer. Four lashing eyes are provided greater the weight of the occupants, the less for attaching the cargo straps. Two of them cargo/luggage can be transported.
A special rack system is available as an option for tion and on the environmental impact. your MINI. Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you. Comply with the installation instruc- Remove unnecessary cargo tions supplied with the rack system.
Press the button. This opens the start menu. Press the button, arrow, and remove the cover. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Insert the navigation DVD with the labeled side up. Select "Settings". To replace the cover, first insert it on the left Turn the MINI joystick until "Language /...
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Delete letters if necessary: > The system also supports you with the following To delete individual letters: features: Move the MINI joystick to the right to highlight and press the MINI joystick. > If you do not enter a street, the system will guide you to the downtown area of a town >...
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Delete digits if necessary: > To delete digits individually: Entering a street without entering Move the MINI joystick to the right to a town/city highlight and press the MINI joystick. You can also enter a street without specifying a >...
Entering a destination by If necessary, enter more letters. The list gradually grows smaller each time voice commands* you enter a new letter. You can enter a desired destination via the voice activation system. During the destination input, you can switch between voice entry and entry via the onboard monitor at any time.
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> To enter the town/city by via the onboard monitor: spelling: {Spell} Turn the MINI joystick until the town/city is The town/city can also be selected from the list selected. via the onboard monitor: Turn the MINI joystick until the town/city is Entering the destination as an entire selected.
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"New destination" is highlighted. MINI joystick in the corresponding Press the MINI joystick. direction. The MINI joystick can be moved to the left, right, forward and backward. Transfer the destination for destination guidance or store it: press the MINI joystick.
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MINI joystick. If necessary, enter any search criteria, e.g. the maximum distance from your current location. Select "<Start search>" and press the MINI The map for destination entry can also be called joystick. up in the map display:...
To hide the symbols in map view: Select the symbol and press the MINI The destination last entered is listed first in the joystick. destination list. Select "Hide map icons" and press the MINI This symbol indicates the current desti- joystick. nation. The symbols are hidden.
Select "Address book". Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer Move the highlight marker to the third field to page 16. from the top. Turn the MINI joystick until "New address" is selected. Select "Address book". Select "Use current location as address".
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Select "Start guidance". Deleting all destinations from address book Press the button. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Select "Settings". Select "Vehicle / Tires". Select "Delete data". Changing destinations from address book Select "Address book".
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Storing home address Changing route criteria Select "Address book". Select "Navigation". Select "Home address". Select "Route preference". Select "Use current location as address" or The various criteria are listed on the select "Save current destination" during Control Display. destination guidance. Select a route criterion for the route: >...
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Word-matching principle obstruction, the guided route may lead through the traffic obstruction. The system's word-matching principle makes it > "Avoid tollroads" easier to enter the names of towns or streets. Toll roads are avoided as far as possible. The system runs ongoing checks, comparing >...
Destination guidance Starting destination Terminating/continuing guidance destination guidance Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer In the arrow or map view to page 16. Select the symbol. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Select "Navigation". Select the destination from the destination list or enter a new destination, page 108.
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If you did not reach the destination before the Starting/stopping destination end of the last journey, the following question guidance will appear in the display at the start of the next Arrow to destination as the crow flies journey: Distance to the next change of direction "Continue guidance to destination?".
This opens the start menu. The distances remaining to be traveled within Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" each section of the route are also shown. and press the MINI joystick. Select "Navigation".
Select "Traffic Info settings". A detour can be made around a specified section of the total route length. Turn the MINI joystick to enter the desired number and press the MINI joystick. The route is recalculated. Exiting the menu without changing the route Select "Traffic Info".
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This opens the start menu. other information is displayed.< Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Naviga- Calling up traffic information manually tion" and press the MINI joystick. Select "Traffic Info". During destination guidance...
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Traffic information icons Slow traffic Traffic event displayed with map scales larger than 5 miles/10 km; Traffic backup arrow points in the relevant direc- tion of travel. Stopped traffic There are several traffic events. Switch to a smaller map scale to show more detail.
25 miles/40 km away from the traffic obstruction. The current position of your MINI is displayed. The last possible detour exit is indicated just before you reach it.
What to do if … What to do if … you will see an arrow which indicates the general direction of your planned route. Or > a navigation DVD is inserted, but an instruc- you have left the recommended route and tion to insert the DVD appears on the Control the system requires a few seconds to calcu- Display?
CD player Press the button. This opens the start menu. > CD changer Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Enter- tainment" and press the MINI joystick. Controls The audio sources can be operated using: > Buttons near the CD player >...
11. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use, refer to Personal Profile, page 26. Move the MINI joystick to the left or right to Tone control select "Treble" or "Bass". Turn the MINI joystick until the desired set- You can alter various tone settings, e.g.
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Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default setting. Press the button. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Select "Settings". Select "Audio". Select "Reset". Select "Yes".
Changing selection criteria This opens the start menu. In addition to the stations currently displayed, Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Enter- you can have stations with another selection cri- tainment" and press the MINI joystick. terion displayed. If necessary, move the highlight marker to You can choose from the following selection the uppermost field.
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Select "Manual". Sampling stations, scan The displayed stations in the current waveband are automatically sampled in succession. Turn the MINI joystick to set a certain fre- Select "FM" or "AM". quency. Select the selection criterion. Press the MINI joystick.
Select "Autostore". Turn the MINI joystick until the desired memory location is selected. The number of the memory location appears beside the name or frequency of the station. The display of the stations with the strongest reception is updated. The frequencies of the sta- tions are displayed.
This opens the start menu. Radio stations in the FM waveband can broad- Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" cast additional information, e.g. the station and press the MINI joystick. name, using RDS. If the reception conditions are Select "Settings".
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Selecting programs of a digital station* Some stations broadcast several programs on a single frequency. To select one of these pro- grams: Select "FM" or "AM". Press the MINI joystick. Other menu items are displayed. Select "Autostore ". Select "Manual".
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer to page 16. Press the ... button. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Enter- tainment" and press the MINI joystick. Select "SAT". Select "ESN". The electronic serial number, ESN, is dis- played.
Select a menu item: Press the MINI joystick. The selected station is played. > "Presets": Up to twelve channels you previously stored. Additional information > "All channels": Select a channel. All channels are displayed. Select "Details". > "Categories": All channels, sorted by categories, e.g.
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Turn the MINI joystick to select the memory location and press the MINI joystick. The channel is stored. The channels of the last selection criterion are displayed again after a short time. Changing channels with buttons next to CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction.
Starting playback of an inserted CD Press button Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer This opens the start menu. to page 16. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Enter- Press the button. tainment" and press the MINI joystick. This opens the start menu.
Selecting a track To change the directory: Select a directory and press the MINI joystick. Buttons on the CD player Press the button for the desired direction repeatedly until the desired track on the current CD is reached. Playback of the CD starts at the beginning of the track.
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Press the MINI joystick. Select "Repeat track" or "Repeat directory". Random play sequence The tracks on the current CD are played once The MINI CD changer for 6 CDs is installed in the each in random order. dashboard. Select a track.
Controls and displays Only insert the CD when the LEDs 1 next to the CD slot are flashing, otherwise the CD or CD changer may be damaged. Do not push the CD while it is being drawn in as this may cause it to jam and become impossible to eject.<...
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CD/DVD can jam and will no longer eject.< General malfunctions MINI CD/DVD changers and players have been optimized for performance in vehicles. In some instances they may be more sensitive to faulty CDs/DVDs than stationary devices would be.
Apple iPod. For additional information, contact your MINI An external audio device or USB device can Dealer or visit the Internet at www.MINI.com be connected to the USB-audio interface, for example: To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud- speaker system, connect the iPod/ /iPhone to >...
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When you connect an iPhone via the snap-in Repeating tracks adapter and an audio device to the AUX-In port, the audio signal from the AUX-In port is played. Select a current track and press the MINI joystick. Selecting a track Select "Repeat track" and press the MINI joystick.
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Press the MINI joystick. Select "Random" and press the MINI joystick. Fast forward/reverse Buttons on the steering wheel or CD player: Press and hold the button for the corre- sponding direction. Notes Do not expose the audio device to extreme environmental conditions, e.g.
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Refueling Manually releasing the fuel filler door 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 unlock the fuel filler door: 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.
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The tire inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes approved and the tire brands recommended by the manufacturer of your Information for your safety MINI. Your MINI Dealer will be glad to ad- It is not merely the tires' service life, but also vise you.<...
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100 mph or 160 km/h. Otherwise tire limits, otherwise violations of the laws could damage and accidents could occur.< occur. MINI Cooper Clubman tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of 100 mph /...
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MINI Cooper S Clubman tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / Speeds including those exceeding 160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
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MINI John Cooper Works Clubman tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of 100 mph/ Speeds including those exceeding 160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Tire coding under controlled conditions on a specified gov- ernment test course. For example, a tire graded Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the 150 would wear one and one-half (1γ) times as tire makes it easier to identify and choose the well on the government course as a tire graded right tires.
Check the tread depth. checked. To do so, drive carefully to the nearest MINI Dealer or tire shop that works according to Tread depth MINI repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If necessary, have the vehicle The tread depth should not drop below 1/8 in/ towed there.
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 The correct combination of wheels and tires is with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
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 Only attach snow chains in pairs to the front advise you.
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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.
Important parts of the engine compartment Battery, under the cover Coolant expansion tank Engine oil dipstick Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp and window washer system Engine oil filler neck Engine compartment fuse box Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions.
Otherwise, health hazards may result.< Oil change Have the oil changed 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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Coolant consists of half water and half additive. Not all commercially available additives are suit- able for your MINI. Your MINI Dealer knows which additives are suitable and will be glad to advise you. Only use suitable additives, otherwise engine damage may result.
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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.
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MINI. Before driving into the car wash, check if the sys- The manufacturer of your MINI recommends tem is suitable for your MINI. Observe the fol- using manufacturer-approved products to clean lowing points: and care for your vehicle.
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Before cleaning the windshield, deacti- scratches to prevent rusting.< vate the rain sensor or turn off the ignition The manufacturer of the MINI recommends to prevent unintentional wiping.< repairing paint damage professionally according Observe local regulations regarding wash-...
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Leather/leather coverings* The leather processed by the manufac- Safety belts turer of your MINI is a high-quality natural Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and product. Light variations in the grain is one of thus have a negative impact on safety.
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Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution to vehicle safety. They should, therefore, be handled carefully. The manufacturer of your MINI recommends having your MINI Dealer per- form any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here.
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Have any work on the xenon lamp system, and remove it, arrow 2. including bulb replacement, carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor- dance with the specifications of the MINI manu- facturer.
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Push on the catch, arrow 1, and unplug the Remove the inside cover. connector, arrow 2. To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise. To insert the new bulb and replace the Screw out the bulb counterclockwise. cover, proceed in reverse order. Turn signal indicators, parking lamps, roadside parking lamps and fog lamps Accessing the lamps via the wheel well...
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Replacing a fog lamp bulb Tail lamps H8 bulb, 35 watts Turn in the wheel. Remove cover 2. To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise. Screw out the lower bulb counterclockwise. Brake lamp/tail lamp 21 watt/5 watt bulb, W 5 W Turn signal lamp 21 watt bulb, P 21 W Rear fog lamp...
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Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec- Connector, cable and connection hose are tive if the tire puncture measures approx. stored in the compressor housing. 1/8 in/4 mm or more. Contact the nearest MINI Dealer if the tire cannot be made drivable with the Mobility System.<...
If an inflation pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa Changing wheels still cannot be reached, the tire is too heavily damaged. Please contact the nearest Space-saver spare tire* MINI Dealer.< To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed Distributing liquid sealant as follows: Immediately drive for approx.
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located beneath the floor mat or level load floor ble and have the new wheel/tire assembly in the cargo bay. balanced.< Folding chock and cover for defective wheel Preparing for a tire change Vehicle jack Observe the safety precautions regarding Wheel stud wrench flat tires on page 180.<...
Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from After replacing old batteries, return the the mounting surfaces of the wheel and used batteries to your MINI Dealer or to a hub. Clean the lug bolts. recycling point. Maintain the battery in an Lift the new wheel into place.
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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.<...
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Jump starting regularly and replace any items in good time, if necessary. 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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Body ground in MINI: Using a tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the MINI.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend- ing on local regulations. Have the MINI Clubman transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed. Manual transmission Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or Gearshift lever in neutral position.
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Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be tow- started at all. Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply with local regulations. Switch on the ignition, page 46. Shift into 3rd gear.
Technical data In the technical data, only the values that differ from the Cooper S are shown for the John Cooper Works. Engine data Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Displacement cu in/ 97.5/ 97.5/ 97.5/ cmμ 1,598 1,598 1,598 Number of cylinders Maximum power output...
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Weights Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras > Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,723/1,235 2,855/1,295 2,888/1,310 > Automatic trans- 2,800/1,270 2,900/1,315 lbs/kg mission Approved gross weight > Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,539/1,605 3,671/1,665 3,704/1,680 >...
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To display "Received calls" {Missed calls} To display "Missed calls" To display "Bluetooth" {Bluetooth} {MINI Contact} To open "MINI Contact" To open "MINI Contact Numbers" {MINI Contact numbers} To open "Nearest MINI dealer" {Nearest MINI Dealer} Navigation Function Command {Navigation}...
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Function Command {Input map} To display "Input map" {Address book} To display address book To display destination list {Destination list} To switch on destination guidance {Start guidance} To switch off destination guidance {Stop guidance} {Route preference} To display route criteria {Navigation info on} To switch on voice instructions {Navigation info off}...
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Function Command {Limit on} To activate speed limit To deactivate speed limit {Limit off} {Stopwatch} To open stopwatch Entertainment Function Command Tone control {Audio} To switch on radio {Radio on}, {FM on} or {AM on} {FM menu} To open "FM" {AM menu} To open "AM"...
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Function Command {CD} To switch on CD player {CD changer menu} To open CD changer To switch on CD changer {CD changer} To select CD {CD 1...6} To select track {CD track ...} {CD 1...6 track ...} To select CD and track {Audio Aux} To start sound output for external audio device...
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From A to Z INDEX „...“ Identifies Control Display Airbags Audio texts used to select – sitting safely – controls individual functions and – warning lamp – switching on/off refers you to the page where Airing, refer to Ventilation – tone control these texts can be found.
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Axle loads, refer to Brake system Care Weights – breaking in – car washes – disc brakes – car-care products – MINI Maintenance – CD/DVD drives System – external Background lighting, refer to Brakes – high-pressure washers Ambient lighting – ABS –...
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CD player Clubdoor Convenient access – controls Cockpit – replacing the battery – fast forward/reverse Cold start, refer to Starting the Convenient operation – playing a track engine – windows – random order Comfort access Coolant – repeating a track –...
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Deactivating front passenger Dimensions Driving around a traffic airbags Dipstick, engine oil congestion Deadlocking, refer to Direction instructions, refer to Driving dynamics control, refer Locking Voice instructions to Sport button Defect Directional indicators, refer to Driving lamps, refer to Parking –...
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Safety belts – quality refer to Service Fastest route for – specifications requirements navigation – tank capacity – MINI Maintenance Filter Fuel clock, refer to Fuel System – microfilter/activated- gauge Engine oil level, checking charcoal filter for automatic Fuel display, refer to Fuel...
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Gear indicator Heating Ignition key position 2, refer to – automatic transmission with – mirrors Ignition on Steptronic – rear window Ignition key, refer to Gear shifting – seats Integrated key/remote – automatic transmission Heavy loads, refer to Stowing control –...
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System refer to Switching voice rope Microphone for telephone instructions on/off MINI Internet page Navigation drive, location MINI joystick, refer to Onboard Navigation DVD monitor Navigation system OBD socket, refer to Socket for MINI Maintenance System – address book Onboard Diagnosis Mirror dimming feature –...
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Outlets "Presets" on the Reading lamps – refer to Ventilation radio 135, Rear door, refer to Output, refer to Engine Pressure monitoring of tires, Clubdoor data refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Rear doors, refer to Outside temperature Splitdoor display Pressure monitoring, tires Rear double doors, refer to –...
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Replacing bulbs, refer to Rubber parts, care SDARS, refer to Satellite Lamps and bulbs Runflat System Component radio Replacing tires, refer to New RSC, refer to Run-Flat Seat adjustment wheels and tires Tires – mechanical Reporting safety defects Run-Flat Tires Seats Reserve warning, refer to Fuel –...
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Shifting gears Sound output for "State / Province" in – automatic transmission with entertainment on/off destination entry Steptronic Space-saver spare tire Station, refer to Radio – manual transmission – changing tires "Status" Shiftlock – inflation pressure Status of this Owner's Manual –...
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"Time format" Tone in audio mode – Control Display Tire change set – adjusting – navigation system – MINI Mobility System – middle setting – traffic info for navigation – space-saver spare tire Tools, refer to Onboard tool system Tire failure –...
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Transporting children safely Water on roads, refer to Tread depth, refer to Minimum Driving through water tire tread Vehicle Waterfall lighting, refer to Treble, refer to Tone – battery Ambient lighting control – breaking in Waveband of radio Treble, refer to Treble and –...
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