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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;...
Always product made by other manufacturers to verify protect your skin by washing thoroughly with if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk soap and water.< to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu- pants.
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. For Canadian customers Your MINI is covered by the following war- Canadian customers who wish to report a ranties: safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call >...
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Adjusting the steering wheel Tachometer 10 Releasing the bonnet 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...
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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 warning In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on. 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 inspec- or backward or press it. Depending on the selec- tions 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. {Options} Select a track, e.g.: {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.
, the The concept remote control contains a replaceable battery, The functions of your MINI can be set individu- page 34. ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these If more than one remote control unit is used, the...
16. > Fuel filler flap 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".
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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. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" Opening and closing: and press the MINI joystick. from inside Select "Settings". Select "Vehicle and tires".
Clubdoor Press the button in the handle or the but- ton of the remote control for an extended time. The splitdoor is unlocked. Opening Using the button in the handle, fully open first The Clubdoor can only be opened using the han- the right side, arrow 1, and then the left side of dle on the inside.
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Arming and disarming The interior movement detector is not acti- vated. Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the alarm system is armed or disarmed. > LEDs go out after the vehicle is unlocked: No attempt was made to tamper with Even when the alarm system is armed, you can the car.
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Comfort Access* To unlock Comfort Access enables you to enter your vehi- cle without having to hold the remote control in your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket.
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.< Comfort 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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After switching off the ignition have the system initialized. The manufacturer of When the ignition is switched off, the windows your MINI recommends that you have this work can still be operated for approx. 1 minute as done by your MINI dealer.
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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 On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a dan- ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor- mally provided by the belt.<...
Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head. Height adjustment Pull up the lever on the seat backrest, arrow 1. The backrest folds forward. Move the seat forward by pushing on the backrest, arrow 2.
Have this work carried out they do not represent a substitute. only by a MINI dealer or by a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor- Front and rear seats dance with the specifications of the MINI manu- facturer;...
Mirrors Interior rearview mirror Exterior mirrors The front passenger's mirror is more con- vex than the driver's mirror. The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis of what you see in the mirror; otherwise, there is an increased risk of an accident.<...
Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion; otherwise, there is a risk of accident due to an unexpected movement.< Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred distance and angle to suit your seated position.
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.
LATCH child-restraint fixing system By way of example, the illustration shows the cargo bay in the MINI. LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. To install and use the LATCH child restraint There are two additional anchors for child restraint systems with tether straps, arrows.
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Push the head restraint upward. Guide the tether strap between the head restraint holders. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using the hook. Push the head restraint into its lowermost position. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using the hook.
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.
Starting the engine Automatic transmission Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Com- Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed fort Access, refer to page 33. areas; otherwise, inhalation of the noxious Depress the brake. exhaust gases can lead to loss of consciousness Shift the selector lever into position P or N.
Automatic transmission* Applying The lever locks in position automatically. with Steptronic Releasing 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 To prevent the vehicle from creeping operation M/S after you select a driving position, de- press the brake until you are ready to start.< A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector lever positions R and P. Overriding the selector lever lock Move the selector lever from position D to the left into the M/S shifting slot:...
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Take the hub cover remover 1 out of the This opens the start menu. onboard vehicle 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 sensi- tivity.
Washer fluid reservoir Activating Only refill washer fluid that contains anti- freeze when the engine is cool, to avoid contact with hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to per- sonal safety.< Resuming cruise control Activating/deactivating cruise control Maintaining, storing and increasing speed Maintaining, storing and decreasing speed...
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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.
Controls overview 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.
Coolant temperature Computer* A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and Displays in tachometer therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi- tion, a message will appear on the Control Display. Check coolant level, refer to page 169. Fuel gauge Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly to call up various items of infor-...
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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 holiday 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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Front brakes Exit display Rear brakes Next setting or item of information Vehicle check More information on the MINI Maintenance Sys- tem can be found on page 170. Supplementary information Select "Service Info". You can have further information on the scope Select "Service requirements".
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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 required Turn the MINI joystick to make the inspections* adjustment.
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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.
Turn the MINI joystick to make the ious combinations and colors in the indicator adjustment. areas 1 and 2. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting. The next setting is highlighted. Explanatory text messages Make the remaining adjustments. After the last adjustment, the date is stored.
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They are marked with the symbol shown here. 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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Select "Change limit:". Select "Interim time". The interim time appears below the ongoing pri- Turn the MINI joystick to set the limit. mary 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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Dynamic Traction Control DTC* DSC also encompasses the following functions: > Antilock Brake System ABS DTC is a type of DSC that is propulsion optimized for special road conditions such as uncleared > Electronic brake-force distribution EBV snowy roads. The system ensures maximum >...
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The warning lamps come on in yellow This opens the start menu. and red. A message appears on the Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" Control Display. An acoustic signal also and press the MINI joystick. sounds. There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure.
Repair the flat tire, refer to page 180, or cause accidents. Do not continue driving and change the damaged tire, refer to page 183. contact your MINI dealer.< Run-flat tires* Tire Pressure Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph or 80 km/h.
TPM instructs you to do so by means of color indicators. Green The tire inflation pressure corresponds to the Select "Vehicle and tires" and press the MINI established target value. joystick. "TPM active" is displayed on the onboard If necessary, move the highlight marker to monitor.
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Other- sidewall, page 165.< wise, sections of the tire may come loose and cause accidents. Do not continue driving and Normal tires contact your MINI dealer.< Determine which tire is damaged. If this cannot be determined, contact Malfunction your MINI dealer.<...
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Message for unsuccessful system reset reasons, including the installation of replace- ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle Both warning lamps come on in yellow. that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop- A message appears on the onboard erly.
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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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MINI. Operational readiness of airbag system Do not place any items under the seat which 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.
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The daytime running lights 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 lights* 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 conden- Air to the footwell sation Air flow rate, manual 11 Manual cooling function Recirculated-air mode 12 Rear window defroster...
Automatic climate Recirculated-air mode control Recirculated-air mode: the supply of outside air is permanently shut off. The system then recirculates Comfortable interior climate the air currently within the vehicle. AUTO program 6 offers the ideal air distribution If condensation starts to form on the and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer inside window surfaces, press the AUTO to AUTO program below.
For additional information, please contact your To program other original hand-held trans- MINI dealer or call: 1-800-355-3515. mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4. You can also obtain information on the The corresponding memory button 1 is now...
Clearing stored programs You can operate the system with the engine running or with the ignition switched on. Press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx. If the system fails to function even after 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes: All stored repeated programming, check whether programs are cleared.
Opening To prevent injury in the event of an acci- dent, close the glove compartment after The cover slides along guide rails and can be use while the vehicle is being driven.< opened fully by pushing it back and lifting it. Ventilation* Closing Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may...
Cupholders and ashtray* Storage compartment on the front passenger side* Cupholders Opening Two cupholders are located in the front of the Briefly press the bottom edge of the cover. center console; another is in the rear at the back of the center console. Closing There are two additional cupholders in the arm 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.
By way of example, the illustration shows the cargo compartment in the MINI. The cargo bay cover can be locked in intermedi- ate positions 1 to 3. Pull the lever.
If the rear seat backrests are positioned at Fold up the eyelets on the rear seat and hook the partition net into them, arrow 2. a steeper angle, do not install child- restraint systems in the rear of the vehicle as Level load floor* their protective features may be ineffective.<...
Heavy-duty cargo straps for securing larger and heavier objects are available at your MINI dealer. Four lashing eyes are provided for attaching the cargo straps. Two of them The permissible load is the sum of the occu- are located on the forward wall of the pants' weights and the weight of the cargo.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif- A special rack system is available as an option for ferent factors. The implementation of certain your MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to measures, your driving style and regular mainte- advise you. Comply with the installation instruc- nance can have an influence on fuel consump- 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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> The system also supports you with the following To delete individual numbers or 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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The intersection is entered in the same way as the street. > To delete individual numbers or letters: Move the MINI joystick to the right to Entering a street without entering a highlight and press the MINI joystick. town/city >...
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 respell the town/city: {Repeat} via the onboard monitor: The town/city can also be selected from the list Turn the MINI joystick until the town/city is via the onboard monitor: selected. Turn the MINI joystick until the town/city is Identical-sounding towns/cities that can- 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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Select the symbol. Destinations are shown on the Control Display. Select a destination and press the MINI joy- Selecting destination stick. using information To have selected destinations, e.g. hotels, sights or hospitals, displayed, called up and transferred for destination guidance.
Transferring destination for destination The symbols are hidden. guidance To show the symbols: Select "Show map icons" and press the MINI joy- Select the desired destination from the des- stick. tination list. Select "Start guidance". To exit from the menu: Select the arrow.
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Select "Address book". Move the highlight marker to the third field from the top. Turn the MINI joystick until "New address" is selected. Select "Address book". Storing destinations in address book You can store approx. 100 destinations in the address book.
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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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Using home address as destination Select a route criterion for the route: Select "Home address". > "With highways" Highways and major traffic arteries are Select "Start guidance". given priority. Changing the home address > "Avoid highways" Highways are avoided as far as possible. Select "Home address".
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Exiting the menu Select the arrow. Word-matching principle The system's word-matching principle makes it easier to enter the names of towns or streets. The system runs ongoing checks, comparing your destination entries with the data stored on the navigation DVD as the basis for instant response.
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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journey: Arrow to destination as the crow flies "Continue guidance to destination?". Distance to the next change of direction The destination guidance starts automatically Direction of travel after a short time. > Outline of an arrow: Destination guidance on the calculated Starting destination guidance route immediately...
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 cri- 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.
RDS. If the reception conditions are This opens the start menu. good, the station names are shown on the Con- Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" trol Display. Where reception is poor or in the and press the MINI joystick.
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Selecting programs of a digital station* Some stations broadcast several programs on a Press the MINI joystick. single frequency. To select one of these pro- Other menu items are displayed. grams: Select "Autostore...
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.
Press the 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. If necessary, move the highlight marker to Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Enter-...
Selecting a track Select a track 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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> To scan all tracks in the current directory: Select a track. Select "Scan directory". Press the MINI joystick. > To scan all tracks on the CD: Select Other menu items are displayed. "Scan all". Select "Scan".
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Stop repeating Press the MINI joystick. Select "Repeat track" or "Repeat directory". Random play sequence The MINI CD changer for 6 CDs is installed in the The tracks on the current CD are played once dashboard. each in random order.
When loading CDs into or removing them To fill additional CD compartments: from the CD changer, hold them at their Repeat steps 1-3. edges and do not touch the reflective signal- Close the cover after the CDs have been fully sensing area.<...
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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.
An external audio device or USB device can for a flawless connection. be connected to the USB audio interface, for For additional information, contact your example: MINI dealer or visit the Internet at > MP3 player www.MINI.com/usb > USB memory stick To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud- >...
Repeating tracks Playback begins with the first track. When you connect an iPhone via the snap-in Select a current track and press the MINI joy- adapter and an audio device to the AUX-IN port, stick. the audio signal from the AUX-IN port is played.
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You can play the tracks in the selected list in ran- external devices. dom order, e.g. all tracks of a single artist. Select a current track and press the MINI joy- stick. Select "Random" and press the MINI joy- stick.
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Refueling Manually releasing the fuel filler flap Switch off the engine before refueling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can tank and a message will be displayed.< manually unlock the fuel filler flap: Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel.
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Fuel specifications such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. Do not use leaded gasoline; otherwise, Failure to comply with these recommendations permanent damage to the catalytic con- may also result in unscheduled maintenance.< verter will result. Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e.
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Tire inflation pressures for driving above 100 mph or 160 km/h In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph or 160 km/h, adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres- sures listed on the following pages in the col- umns for traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or 160 km/h.
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MINI Cooper Clubman tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph /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 Cooper S Clubman tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph /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 Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph /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 tire 150 would wear one and one-half (1γ) times as makes it easier to identify and choose the right well on the government course as a tire graded 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.
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Oil change Comply with the appropriate environmen- Have the oil changed only by a MINI dealer or a tal protection regulations when disposing workshop that has specially trained personnel of coolant additives.<...
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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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Before driving into the car wash, check if the sys- and care for your vehicle. tem is suitable for your MINI. Observe the fol- MINI Service would be pleased to advise you lowing points: on cleaning and care products and services for >...
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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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Safety belts The leather processed by the manufac- Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and turer of your MINI is a high-quality natural thus have a negative impact on safety. product. Light variations in the grain is one of the typical properties of natural leather.<...
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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, 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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Replacing the bulb Replacing a turn signal bulb Turn the lamp counterclockwise, arrow 1, 21 watt bulb, PY 21 W and remove it, arrow 2. Turn in the wheel. Remove cover 1. To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise. Remove the inside cover. To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.
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Screw out the upper bulb counterclockwise. Screw out the bulb holder counterclockwise. Pull out and replace the bulb. To insert the new bulb and replace the cover, proceed in reverse order. Tail lamps To insert the new bulb and replace the cover, proceed in reverse order.
MINI Mobility System with onboard vehicle tool kit and tire change set* Preparations Use of the MINI Mobility System may be ineffec- Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the tive if the tire puncture measures approx. 1/8 in/ left in the tab of the lamp housing, arrow 1.
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The Mobility System with tire change set and onboard vehicle tool kit is located under the floor mat or the level load floor in the cargo bay. Plug and cable for the socket in the vehicle interior, page Holder for the sealant bottle Compressor Compressor Valve removal tool...
Changing wheels Removing the space-saver spare tire The space-saver spare tire is located under the tire change set in the cargo bay. Space-saver spare tire* Fold up the floor mat. To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed as follows: Unscrew the nut, arrow, and remove the space-saver spare tire.
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Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a support base for the jack, as this would prevent it from extending to its full support height and reduce its load-carrying capacity. Do not lie under the vehicle or start the engine when the vehicle is supported by the jack;...
Only use vehicle batteries that have been the vehicle resulting from a circuit overload. approved for your vehicle by the manu- Have the fuse changed only by a MINI dealer or facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam- a workshop that has specially trained personnel...
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Jump-starting larly and replace any items in good time, if nec- essary. If the car's own battery is flat, your MINI's engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle.
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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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Tow-starting Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi- ble; instead, jump-start the engine, page 186. 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.
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- lbs/kg 2,800/1,270 2,900/1,315 – 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" To display "Missed calls" {Missed calls} {Bluetooth} To display "Bluetooth" {MINI Contact} To open "MINI Contact" To open "MINI Contact Numbers" {MINI Contact numbers} {Nearest MINI dealer} To open "Nearest MINI dealer" Navigation Function Command To open navigation...
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Function Command {Input map} To display "Input map" To display address book {Address book} To display destination list {Destination list} To switch on destination guidance {Start guidance} {Stop guidance} To switch off destination guidance {Route preference} To display route criteria {Navigation info on} To switch on voice instructions To switch off voice instructions...
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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} {Radio on}, To switch on radio {FM on} or {AM on} {FM menu} To open "FM" To open "AM"...
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Function Command {CD} To switch on CD player To open CD changer {CD changer menu} To switch on CD changer {CD changer} To select CD {CD 1...6} {CD track ...} To select 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 Air vents Audio texts used to select Airbags – controls individual functions and – sitting safely – switching on/off refers you to the page where – warning lamp – tone control these texts can be found.
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Care Weights Brake system – car washes – breaking in – car-care products – disc brakes – CD/DVD drives – MINI Maintenance – external Background lighting, refer to System – high-pressure washers Ambient lighting Brakes – internal Backrests, refer to Seats –...
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CD player Clothes hooks Convenient access, refer to – controls Clubdoor Comfort Access – fast forward/reverse Cockpit Convenient operation – playing a track Cold start, refer to Starting the – windows – random order engine Convenient start, refer to – repeating a track Comfort Access Starting the engine –...
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Date Destinations recently driven DOT Quality Grades – setting Double doors, refer to – setting format Detour, refer to Driving around Splitdoor "Date format" a traffic congestion Drinks holders, refer to "Daytime running lamps" Differential, breaking in Cupholders Daytime running lights Digital clock Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill DBC Dynamic Brake Control,...
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Fastening safety belts, refer to – gauge refer to Service Safety belts – high-quality brands requirements Fastest route for – quality – MINI Maintenance navigation – specifications System Filter – tank capacity Engine oil level, checking – microfilter/activated- Fuel clock, refer to Fuel...
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Head restraints – sitting safely Garage door opener, refer to Headlamp control, IBOC, refer to HD Radio Integrated universal remote automatic Ice warning control Headlamp flasher Icy roads, refer to Outside Gasoline – indicator lamp 11, temperature warning – refer to Average Headlamps ID3 tag, refer to Information consumption...
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Instrument cluster, refer to Knock control Locking Displays – adjusting confirmation Instrument lighting signal Instrument panel, refer to – from inside Cockpit Lamps and bulbs, replacing – from outside Instrument panel, refer to bulbs – without remote control, refer Displays Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/ to Comfort Access Integrated key...
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Monitor, refer to MINI controls Navigation system – changing scale with navigation – address book – destination entry Monitoring system for tire – changing a route "Map direction of travel" pressures, refer to Flat Tire – destination entry "Map facing north"...
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Outside temperature Pressure monitoring, tires display – Flat Tire Monitor OBD socket, refer to Socket for – changing unit of measure Pressure, tires Onboard Diagnosis – on onboard computer Protective function, refer to Octane ratings, refer to Fuel Outside-air mode Pinch protection system specifications –...
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Rear double doors, refer to Reserve warning, refer to Fuel Run-flat tires Splitdoor gauge – flat tire Rear fog lamp Reservoir for washer – new tires – indicator lamp systems – tire inflation pressure – replacing bulb "Reset" – winter tires Rear lamps "Reset"...
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Seats Shiftlock Space-saver spare tire – adjusting the seats – automatic transmission, refer – changing tires – heating to Changing selector lever – inflation pressure – sitting safely positions Spare wheel, refer to Space- Securing the vehicle Short commands for the voice saver spare tire –...
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– traffic info for navigation – Flat Tire Monitor – adjustment system – indicator/warning lamp – buttons on steering wheel – MINI Mobility System – lock – run-flat tires – shift paddles – space-saver spare tire Steptronic, refer to Automatic Tachometer –...
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Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle Treble, refer to Tone tool kit control Torque Treble, refer to Treble and Vehicle – lug bolts bass – battery Tow bar Treble, tone control – breaking in Tow fitting "Trip computer" – cargo loading –...
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Water on roads, refer to "With highways" in Driving through water navigation Waterfall lighting, refer to Word-matching principle for Ambient lighting navigation Waveband of radio Work in the engine Wear indicators in tires, refer to compartment Minimum tread depth Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Weights Onboard vehicle tool kit Welcome lamps...
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