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  • Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual. MINI Coupe. MINI Roadster. MINI Convertible. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...
  • Page 3 We therefore strongly suggest: WORKS Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your MINI.
  • Page 4 © 2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VI/13, 07 13 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Driving stability control systems Driving comfort Climate Interior equipment Storage compartments Driving tips Things to remember when driving Loading Saving fuel Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Communication Telephone Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Vehicle equipment ments applying in the country of first delivery — homologation. If your vehicle is to be oper‐ The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayeri‐ ated in a different country it might be neces‐ sche Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW sary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differ‐...

  • Page 7: Maintenance And Repairs

    MINI. The manufacturer of the MINI water. cannot test every product made by other man‐ ufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI Service and warranty safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its We recommend that you read this publication operation, or its occupants.
  • Page 8 Such damage is not bination with other information, such as an ac‐ covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited War‐ cident report, damage to the vehicle, witness ranty.

  • Page 9: Event Data Recorder Edr

    Notes Event Data Recorder EDR Reporting safety defects This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐ For US customers corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to The following only applies to vehicles owned record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa‐ and operated in the US.
  • Page 10 WATCH ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 11: At A Glance

    At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 12: Cockpit

    Setting the exterior mirror, folding it in and out  48 Parking lamps  74 Roadside parking lamps  75 beams  74 Computer  66 Automatic headlamp con‐ MINI Roadster, MINI Convertible: Always trol  74 Open Timer  67 Adaptive Light Control  76 Tachometer  66 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...
  • Page 13 At a glance Cockpit Instrument lighting  77 Steering wheel buttons, left Volume Trip odometer  65 Telephone  138 Windshield wipers  59 Change the radio station Select a music track Start/stop the engine and switch Scroll through the redial list the ignition on/off  55 Ignition lock  55 Horn, the entire surface Steering wheel buttons, right 10 Adjust the steering wheel  49...
  • Page 14 Speedometer with indicator and warning lamps  15 Display for Fuel gauge  66 ▷ Automatic transmission position  62 Radio display ▷ Computer  66 RadioRadio MINI Boost CD  124 ▷ Service requirements  70 ▷ Odometer and trip odometer  65 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 15: All Around The Center Console

    1 or 2. All around the center console Hazard warning system Air conditioning, automatic climate con‐ trol  96 Speedometer with Buttons on the center console Radio MINI Boost CD  124 CD drive Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...
  • Page 16 Driving stability control sys‐ MINI Roadster: interior lamps/ tems  89 reading lamps  78 Ambient lighting color  78 MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: ex‐ tending and retracting the spoiler manually  91 MINI Convertible: opening and closing the sliding sunroof or convertible top  33 MINI Roadster: opening and clos‐...

  • Page 17: At A Glance Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...
  • Page 18 HANDLE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 19: Controls

    At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 20: Opening And Closing

    ▷ Driver's door, refer to page 25. ▷ MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: glove compartment, refer to page 106. ▷ MINI Convertible: lock of rear seat backrest, refer to page 104. Opening tailgate ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: through-load‐ Unlocking ing opening, refer to page 105.

  • Page 21: Central Locking System

    ▷ Last entertainment source. stored with it are called up and imple‐ mented. ▷ Radio MINI Boost CD: ▷ Your personal settings will be recognized Tone settings, refer to page 126. and called up again even if the vehicle has Volume, refer to page 126.

  • Page 22: General Information

    Controls Opening and closing ▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ ambient lighting are switched on and off. rently in use. ▷ The alarm system is armed or disarmed, re‐ Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55. fer to page 31.
  • Page 23 To open the convertible top and the rear win‐ Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55. dows in the MINI Convertible: release the but‐ Press the button on the turn indicator lever ton and then press and hold it again until the repeatedly until "SET/INFO"...
  • Page 24 Controls Opening and closing Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐ The function is deactivated. bol and "SET" are displayed. Press and hold the button until the display changes. The setting is stored. Switching on the interior lamps When the vehicle is locked: Press the button.

  • Page 25: Manual Operation

    Opening/closing Turn the key to the unlock or lock position and hold it there. In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top is closed, followed by the sliding sunroof and side windows. Keep the closing area clear...

  • Page 26: Automatic Locking

    Controls Opening and closing but they are not theft-protected. The fuel filler Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐ flap remains unlocked. bol and "SET" are displayed. Unlocking and opening doors ▷ Using the switch for the central locking sys‐ tem, unlock all of the doors at once and then pull the door opener above the arm‐...

  • Page 27: Mini Convertible

    In the event of an electrical malfunction, the window while driving and damage the heating tailgate can be unlocked manually. wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: tion.◀ In some market-specific versions, the tailgate can only be unlocked using the remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first.

  • Page 28: Emergency Unlocking

    Pull the handle, see arrow. The tailgate is can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐ unlocked. gate. MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: MINI Roadster emergency unlocking Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate Pull the handle in the cargo area. The tailgate is can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐...

  • Page 29: Power Windows

    Comfort Access. Pressing the button again locks the entire vehi‐ cle again. ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: closing the side windows. Convenient opening with the remote control, refer to page 23. Functional requirements Locking ▷...

  • Page 30: Automatic Transmission

    Controls Opening and closing Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other‐ start the engine: the engine cannot be started. wise, the engine will start. The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a malfunction. Take the remote control with you Starting the engine inside the vehicle or have it checked.

  • Page 31: Alarm System

    Let MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster the system cool down for several minutes with the ignition switched on or the engine running.
  • Page 32 Please contact your service center in the event of a malfunction. integrated sliding sun‐ roof MINI Convertible: central power windows switch If possible, conserve the battery by only operat‐ ing the convertible top while the engine is run‐ ning.
  • Page 33 To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your ▷ During opening and closing, ensure that MINI Convertible, here are a few tips: people cannot be injured by the convertible ▷ It is advisable that you close the convertible top frame or other moving parts.
  • Page 34 Controls Opening and closing ▷ Ensure that cargo does not push against tinued in the desired direction by pushing the cargo cover from underneath. or pulling the switch. ▷ Ensure that the tailgate is closed. ▷ The convertible top not locked, refer to page 196, indicator lamp lights up.
  • Page 35 Controls Opening and closing Unlocking the convertible top windows; otherwise, the windows will not be lowered, and it will not be possible to open the Release the screw, arrow, using the hex key convertible top. and take it out. Convenient opening and closing Convenient operation is possible via the remote control, refer to page 22, and the door lock, re‐...

  • Page 36: Closing The Convertible Top

    Controls Opening and closing Release the second screw, arrow, using the In the vehicle, pry out the cover in the mid‐ hex key to unlock the convertible top. dle of the roof using the screwdriver. Closing the sliding sunroof Insert the hex key into the opening de‐ signed for this purpose in the middle of the roof and press upward, arrow 1.
  • Page 37 Controls Opening and closing Mounting and unfolding MINI Convertible: wind deflector The wind deflector keeps air movements in the passenger compartment to a minimum when the convertible top is open and provides an even more comfortable ride, even at high speeds.
  • Page 38 To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your damage or injury.◀ MINI Convertible, here are a few tips: Opening ▷ It is advisable that you close the convertible top when you park the vehicle. Not only...
  • Page 39 To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your MINI Convertible, here are a few tips: ▷ It is advisable that you close the convertible top when you park the vehicle. Not only...
  • Page 40 Controls Opening and closing ▷ The convertible top pivots up when it is Close the convertible top using the handle. opened and closed. When moving the convertible top in places like garages, en‐ Malfunction sure that there is a minimum height of The convertible top not locked, refer to 79 inches/2 meters;...
  • Page 41 Controls Opening and closing Opening The convertible top is locked. Fold out the handle and turn it all the way If the convertible top was open for a to the end, arrow. lengthy period, it may be necessary to ap‐ ply greater force when locking the top.
  • Page 42 The convertible top is locked. Push the wind deflector down until it en‐ gages, arrow 3. MINI Roadster: wind de‐ Attach the wind deflector properly flector The wind deflector must be firmly en‐ The wind deflector keeps air movements in the gaged;...
  • Page 43 Controls Opening and closing Storage Fold up the wind deflector 1 and slide it into the storage pouch 2. The wind deflector can be stored on the rear storage shelf behind the seats, refer to page 108. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 44: Adjusting

    Controls Adjusting Adjusting Seat adjustment Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as Forward/backward well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.

  • Page 45: Lumbar Support

    Entry in the rear MINI Convertible: entry in the rear. MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: access to the rear storage shelf. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 46: Switching Off

    Buckling the belt Your vehicle has been fitted with safety belts for the safety of you and your passengers: ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: two safety belts. ▷ MINI Convertible: four safety belts. However, they can only offer protection when adjusted correctly.

  • Page 47: Head Restraints

    Guide the belt back into its reel. occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.◀ MINI Convertible: rear belt guide Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level. Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.

  • Page 48: Interior Rearview Mirror

    Controls Adjusting Adjusting manually Before transporting passengers Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐ If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example, porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐ press the edges of the mirror glass. tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐ Folding the mirror in and out able.◀...

  • Page 49: Steering Wheel

    Controls Adjusting Interior rearview and exterior mirrors, Move the steering wheel to the preferred automatic dimming feature height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion. Fold the lever back. Do not use force to swing the lever back. Do not use force to swing the lever back up;...

  • Page 50: Transporting Children Safely

    MINI Convertible: children should always be in the rear Installing child re‐ Accident research shows that the safest place straint fixing systems for children is on the rear seat.
  • Page 51 Controls Transporting children safely MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. Deactivating the front passenger airbags If a child restraint fixing system is used in the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐...
  • Page 52 Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐ pletely. Guide the safety belt to the holder on the headliner. MINI Convertible: LATCH child restraint fixing system The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the indicated cover caps.
  • Page 53 Cargo cover fixing system in the event of an accident.◀ Cargo area floor MINI Coupe: Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point Backrest Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix‐ ing system...
  • Page 54 Controls Transporting children safely Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point MINI Coupe Remove the front cargo cover, refer to page 103. Slide the head restraint upward. Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint.

  • Page 55: Driving

    Controls Driving Driving Automatic transmission Vehicle equipment You can only take out the remote control if This chapter describes all series equipment as transmission position P is engaged: interlock. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Start/Stop button your vehicle, for instance due to the selected...

  • Page 56: Manual Transmission

    Controls Driving To save battery power when the engine is off, Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while switch off the ignition and any unnecessary the vehicle remains stationary; start driving electronic systems/power consumers. right away, but at moderate engine speeds. Do not depress the accelerator when starting Radio ready state and ignition off the engine.

  • Page 57: Driving Controls

    Controls Driving Engine stop Handbrake General information The concept The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent Take the remote control with you the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes Take the remote control with you when the rear wheels. leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐...

  • Page 58: Headlamp Flasher

    Controls Driving Turn signal, high beams, This function can be activated or deactivated: headlamp flasher Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed. Turn signal Switching on the high beams Press and hold the button until the display Switching off the high beams/headlamp changes.
  • Page 59 Controls Driving Switching on wipers ▷ Turn signal flashes once. Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1. ▷ The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released. Triple turn signal. Press and hold the button until the display Normal wiper speed changes.
  • Page 60 Controls Driving Activating intermittent wipe or rain Press and hold the button until the display sensor changes. Press the button, arrow 3. The symbol is shown in the tachometer. Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO"...

  • Page 61: Washer Fluid

    Controls Driving Do not use the washing facilities when the hood is open Only use the washing facilities when the hood is fully locked; otherwise, the headlamp washer system may become damaged.◀ Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐ tomatically while the engine is running or the All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐...

  • Page 62: Automatic Transmission With Steptronic

    Controls Driving Reverse gear Changing selector lever positions Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When ▷ With the ignition switched on or the engine the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight running, the selector lever can be moved resistance needs to be overcome.
  • Page 63 Controls Driving Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐ The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropri‐ sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐ ate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not sition D. shift down if the engine speed is too high. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instru‐...
  • Page 64 Controls Driving Manually unlocking the selector lever lock If the selector lever is locked in position P al‐ though the ignition is switched on, the brake is depressed, and the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be over‐ ridden: Switch off the ignition.

  • Page 65: Displays

    Controls Displays Displays Trip odometer Vehicle equipment To display the trip odometer: briefly press This chapter describes all series equipment as knob 3. well as country-specific and special equipment To reset the trip odometer: press knob 3 while offered for this model series.Therefore, it also the trip odometer is being displayed and the ig‐...

  • Page 66: Coolant Temperature

    Current fuel consumption. ▷ Average speed. Notes on refueling, refer to page 150. ▷ MINI Roadster, MINI Convertible: Always Filling capacities, refer to page 213. Open Timer. Range To set the corresponding units of measure, re‐ fer to page 69.

  • Page 67: Average Fuel Consumption

    Hours display LED Digital Always Open Timer Minutes display In the MINI Convertible and MINI Roadster, the driving times with the convertible top open can be digitally displayed in the tachometer. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeat‐...

  • Page 68: Settings And Information

    Controls Displays Settings and information Symbol Function Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, Operating concept refer to page 83. Some settings and information can only be cre‐ Resetting the Tire Pressure ated or opened while the ignition is switched Monitor, refer to page 86. on, the vehicle is standing, and the doors are closed.
  • Page 69 Controls Displays Next setting or information Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐ bol and "SET" are displayed. Within a setting or information display, press the button on the turn indicator lever Press and hold the button until the display repeatedly until "NEXT"...

  • Page 70: Resetting To Factory Settings

    Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐ Setting the time bol and "SET" are displayed. Radio MINI Boost CD: setting the time, refer to page 126. Date Setting the date Radio MINI Boost CD: set the date, refer to page 126.
  • Page 71 Controls Displays Possible displays immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition. The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by the service spe‐ cialist. Displaying the vehicle check For certain maintenance operations, you can view the distance remaining or the due date for that operation in the tachometer.

  • Page 72: Check Control

    Controls Displays Symbol Function Exit the display, refer to page Next setting or information, re‐ fer to page The symbol indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. The Check Control messages can be displayed later. What to do in case of a malfunction Check Control The meaning of each lamp in the event of a malfunction and tips on how to respond are...
  • Page 73 Controls Displays Viewing stored Check Control messages The stored Check Control messages can only be displayed while the driver's door is closed. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed. Press and hold the button until the display changes.

  • Page 74: Lamps

    Controls Lamps Lamps Vehicle equipment Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Parking lamps offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Switch position 1: the vehicle lamps light up on describes equipment that may not be found in all sides.

  • Page 75: Daytime Running Lights

    Controls Lamps When the daytime running lights are activated, The exterior lighting goes out automatically af‐ the low beams are always switched on in ter the vehicle is switched off. switch position 3 when the ignition is switched In switch position 1, the parking lamps light up after the ignition is switched off.

  • Page 76: Adaptive Light Control

    Controls Lamps Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐ Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐ bol shown is displayed, arrow. bol and "SET" are displayed. Press and hold the button until the display Press and hold the button until the display changes.

  • Page 77: Rear Fog Lamp

    Fog lamps Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front fog lamps are switched off when the headlamp MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster flasher or the high beams are activated. If the automatic headlamp control is activated, refer to page 74, the low beams are switched on automatically when the front fog lamps are switched on.

  • Page 78: Reading Lamps

    Switching the reading lamps on/off ▷ Press and hold the button: the brightness Press the switch. changes continuously. MINI Roadster with semi-automatic convertible top Interior lamps The interior lamps, the footwell lamps and the cargo area lamp are controlled automatically.
  • Page 79 Controls Lamps Press the switch forward: the color changes in steps. Press the switch back: the brightness changes in steps. Intermediate settings and intermediate colors are possible. For continuously changing colors of the ambi‐ ent lighting, press the switch forward for more than 10 seconds.

  • Page 80: Safety

    Controls Safety Safety Vehicle equipment Information on how to ensure the opti‐ mal protective effect of the airbags This chapter describes all series equipment as ▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags. well as country-specific and special equipment ▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the offered for this model series.Therefore, it also steering wheel rim, holding your hands at...

  • Page 81: Deactivation System

    The occupation of the seat is detected by eval‐ your MINI. uating the impression on the occupied seat sur‐ ▷ Do not place electronic devices on the pas‐...
  • Page 82 ▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when MINI Convertible: roll‐ the seat is empty. However, the airbags on over protection system the front passenger side are not activated. Most child seats are detected by the system,...
  • Page 83 When the system has not been initialized. Work on the rollover protection system should ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road only be performed by a MINI service center. surface. Non-professional work on the system could ▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels, lead to failure or a malfunction.
  • Page 84 Controls Safety Do not initialize the system when driving with There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation snow chains. pressure. Start the engine, but do not start driving. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ Press the button on the turn indicator lever vers.
  • Page 85 Controls Safety Continued driving with a flat tire Final tire failure If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ speed and stop;...

  • Page 86: Resetting The System

    Controls Safety ▷ For a mounted wheel without TPM elec‐ Press and hold the button until "RESET‐ tronics. TING" is displayed. ▷ When the TPM is disturbed by other sys‐ tems or devices with the same radio fre‐ quency. Resetting the system Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
  • Page 87 Controls Safety Continued driving with a flat tire Do not continue driving without run-flat tires If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving vers.
  • Page 88 Controls Safety Final tire failure placard or tire inflation pressure label (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size Vibrations or loud noises while driving indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce pressure label, you should determine the speed and stop;...

  • Page 89: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of full braking. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Dynamic Stability Con‐ offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in trol DSC...

  • Page 90: Lamps

    Controls Driving stability control systems Dynamic Traction Con‐ Press the button until the DSC OFF indi‐ cator lamp lights up in the speedometer trol DTC and DSC OFF appears in the tachome‐ ter. DSC is deactivated. Intervening measures to The concept stabilize the vehicle and give it forward mo‐...

  • Page 91: Sport Button

    This system supports driving away on gradients. ▷ Switch the engine off. The handbrake is not required. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot MINI Coupe, MINI Road‐ brake. Release the foot brake and drive away ster: automatic rear without delay.

  • Page 92: Automatic Operation

    Controls Driving stability control systems Retracting the rear spoiler Notes on the car washes and care, refer to page 191. If the rear spoiler was manually extended and a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h has not been ex‐ Automatic operation ceeded, the rear spoiler can be retracted again.

  • Page 93: Driving Comfort

    Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Controls Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as At a glance well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
  • Page 94 Controls Driving comfort Display in the tachometer ▷ The transmission position D is disengaged. ▷ DSC intervenes. Maintaining, storing the current speed Press button 1 or button 3. The current speed is maintained and stored. It is displayed briefly in the tachometer. On downhill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if the engine braking power is insufficient.
  • Page 95 3 seconds. Volume The signal tone volume can be adjusted. Radio MINI Boost CD, refer to page 126. System limits Check the traffic situation as well PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐...

  • Page 96: Climate

    Controls Climate Climate Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...

  • Page 97: Climate Controls

    Controls Climate Cooling function Temperature The passenger compartment can Turn upward, red, to raise the only be cooled with the engine temperature. running. Turn downward, blue, to lower The cooling function cools and the temperature. dehumidifies the incoming air before reheating it as required, according to Rear window defroster the temperature setting.

  • Page 98: Automatic Climate Control

    Controls Climate Microfilter tion by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. The service center replaces this The microfilter traps dust and pollen. The mi‐ combined filter during routine maintenance. crofilter is changed by the service center during routine maintenance work. Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter The microfilter traps dust and pollen.

  • Page 99: Maximum Cooling

    Controls Climate Air volume, manual The effectiveness of the convertible program can be enhanced considerably by installing the Press the – button to reduce the wind deflector. air volume. Press the + button to increase the air volume. Recirculated air mode The automatic mode for the air If the air outside the car has an volume can be switched on...
  • Page 100 Controls Climate Manual air distribution Windshield heating The flow of air is directed, as se‐ The windshield heating switches lected, to the windows, to the off automatically after some upper body area, or to the foot‐ time. well. The automatic mode for the air distribution can be switched back on using the Cooling function AUTO button.
  • Page 101 Controls Climate Ventilation Knob for continuous opening and closing Nozzle for direction of air flow Opening/closing Turn the knob. Direction of air flow Pivot the entire nozzle. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 102: Interior Equipment

    Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Ashtray Vehicle equipment The ashtray is located in one of the cupholders This chapter describes all series equipment as in the center console at the front. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Emptying describes equipment that may not be found in Take out the entire ashtray, arrow.

  • Page 103: Cargo Area

    MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster The MINI Coupe is equipped with two cargo covers. When the tailgate is opened, the rear cargo cover is raised. The covers can be removed individually.
  • Page 104 Pull the cover down out of the brackets, ar‐ row 2. Fold up the cover panel, arrow 1. MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: through- MINI Convertible: cargo area loading opening Do not place objects on the cargo cover Securing cargo Do not place objects on the cargo cover;...
  • Page 105 Controls Interior equipment Enlarging the cargo area Locking the backrest When the convertible top is closed, the cargo Before taking along passengers in the area can be enlarged. rear, fold back the backrests. When folding back, ensure that the locks engage properly; Fold the convertible top upward, refer to otherwise, cargo could be catapulted forward Loading aid.

  • Page 106: Storage Compartments

    ▷ Lashing eyes, refer to page 117. also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: storage com‐ partment in the cargo area, refer to page 104. Notes No loose objects in the passenger com‐ Glove compartment partment Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐...

  • Page 107: Center Armrest

    Controls Storage compartments MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: Opening locking The lid is mounted on rails and can be fully Lock the glove compartment using the opened by sliding it back and lifting. integrated key of the remote control, refer to Closing page 20.
  • Page 108 This can be used to connect an external audio device, such as a CD or MP3 player. Radio MINI Boost CD, refer to page 132. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...
  • Page 109 Controls Storage compartments Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...
  • Page 110 DRIVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...
  • Page 111 At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 112: Driving Tips

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment tion potential until after an initial breaking-in period. This chapter describes all series equipment as Drive conservatively for the first well as country-specific and special equipment 200 miles/300 km.

  • Page 113: Driving Through Water

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Closing the tailgate ated during transmission will be discharged from the vehicle interior.◀ Drive with the tailgate closed Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐ Hydroplaning wise, passengers and other road users may be On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can endangered or the vehicle may be damaged if form between the tires and road surface.

  • Page 114: Driving In Wet Conditions

    Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness. gear in which the least braking is required. Oth‐ You can still avoid any obstacles with a mini‐ erwise, the brake system may overheat, result‐ mum of steering effort.
  • Page 115 After the engine is switched off, the coolant pump may continue running for some time in the MINI Cooper S. This causes noises in the en‐ gine compartment. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 116: Loading

    Load MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: Locate the following statement on your ve‐ hicle’s placard: Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 117: Securing Cargo

    Driving tips Loading MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster MINI Convertible: MINI Convertible The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.

  • Page 118: Rear Luggage Rack

    Driving tips Loading MINI Convertible Rear luggage rack Notes A special rear rack is available as an optional accessory. It does not require a trailer hitch. Follow the installation instructions for the rear rack. Anchorage points Securing cargo ▷ Secure smaller and lighter pieces with tight‐...

  • Page 119: Saving Fuel

    Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐ sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and This chapter describes all series equipment as tire wear. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Drive away without delay describes equipment that may not be found in Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while...
  • Page 120 Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle economy and operating life. Have the maintenance carried out by the serv‐ ice center. Please also note the MINI maintenance system, refer to page 173. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...
  • Page 121 Driving tips Saving fuel Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...
  • Page 122 ROCK ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 123: Entertainment

    At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 124: Radio Mini Boost Cd

    Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Radio MINI Boost CD Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
  • Page 125 Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD 11 CD slot. 12 Eject the CD. Representation in the Owner's Manual If only one menu item is displayed above the function button, press the middle of the button. "…" Identifies radio display texts used to select individual functions.

  • Page 126: Adjusting The Volume

    Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Adjusting the volume ▷ "BAL": left/right volume distribution. Turn the left knob. The setting is stored for the The sound settings are set globally for all audio remote control currently in use. sources. When a call is placed using the hands-free sys‐...

  • Page 127: Displaying Information

    Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD ▷ "LANG": select the language of the dis‐ "RESET" play texts. Estimated range ▷ "CONSMP": change the unit of measure for the average fuel consumption. "RANGE" ▷ "TEMP": change the unit of measure for The display shows the estimated distance that the external temperature.
  • Page 128 Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Automatically updating the stations Retrieving a stored station with the best reception, AUTOSTORE "FM" or"AM" In the FMA and AMA memory levels, stations Select the desired function repeatedly until are automatically stored according to their re‐...

  • Page 129: Satellite Radio

    Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Operational displays HD Radio Technology manufactured under li‐ cense from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. ▷ "acquiring": the system is looking for digital and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD, stations. HD Radio, and Arc logos are proprietary trade‐...
  • Page 130 Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD A phone number and the electronic serial Changing the channel using the buttons number, ESN, are displayed. The electronic serial number is required for deactivation. Press the button for the corre‐ sponding direction. The next enabled channel To have the channels deactivated, call the is opened.

  • Page 131: Random Playback

    Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Starting the CD player ▷ : press the right knob to close a di‐ rectory. A CD is contained in the CD player. Select other directories if you wish. Switch on the car radio if necessary.

  • Page 132: External Devices

    Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD ▷ Do not subject CDs to temperatures over 50 ℃/122 ℉, high humidity, or direct sun‐ Using CDs light. ▷ Do not use self-recorded CDs with la‐ bels applied, as these can become CDs with copy protection...
  • Page 133 Press the button. operable on the vehicle. Additional information "AUX" can be obtained at www.mini.com/connectivity or from the service center. Volume Audio files The volume of the sound output is dependent on the audio device.
  • Page 134 Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Connecting After connecting for the first time Information on all music tracks, e.g. artist or type of music, as well as playback lists are transmitted into the vehicle. This may take some time, depending on the USB device and the number of tracks.
  • Page 135 Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Notes Random playback "RND" Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐ vironmental conditions, such as very high tem‐ To end random playback: "RND" peratures; refer to the audio device operating instructions. Selecting a track...
  • Page 136 CONNECT ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 137: Communication

    At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 138: Telephone

    Details on which mobile phones with a Blue‐ also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tooth interface are supported by the mobile tems. phone preparation package can be obtained at www.mini.com/connectivity. At a glance Notes At high temperatures, the charging function of The concept the mobile phone may be limited and functions Mobile phones can be connected with the vehi‐...

  • Page 139: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 475 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone Symbol Meaning Opens the main menu. Display additional menu items. On/off, volume control. Scroll display. The list contains more than two entries. Menu navigation Reception of the wireless network: the display depends on the signal Selecting menu items strength.

  • Page 140: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 475 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone "PHONE" To delete the last digit: "DELETE" "BT-ON" "OK" To deactivate the connection again: Press twice if necessary. If pairing was successful, the mobile phone ap‐ "BT" pears on the radio display. "BT-OFF" Four mobile phones can be paired with the ve‐ "YES"...

  • Page 141: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 475 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone Turn the right knob until the mobile phone mobile phone from the vehicle and pair to be connected is displayed. and connect only one mobile phone. "PRIO" The mobile phone no longer reacts? Press the button repeatedly until the de‐ ▷...

  • Page 142: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 475 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone Accepting a call ▷ Dial a stored phone number, such as from the list of accepted calls. Briefly press the button on the steering ▷ End the call. wheel or radio. When the ignition and the radio ready state are switched off, such as after the remote control is "YES"...

  • Page 143: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 475 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone ▷ "A-Z" Turn the right knob to display additional letters if necessary. Entries of the phone book of the SIM card or of the mobile phone, which consist of a Turn the right knob to select the first letter name and phone number, are sorted in al‐...

  • Page 144: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 475 - Vi/13

    If necessary, press and hold the function is required in the event of a breakdown. button on the right or left to enter special ▷ "Serv. Appt.": MINI service center, if a serv‐ characters. ice appointment needs to be arranged. Displaying the call duration ▷...

  • Page 145: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 475 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone Snap-in adapter To remove the snap-in adapter: press but‐ ton 1. General information More information on compatible snap-in adapters that support the functions of the mo‐ bile phone is available at the service center. Notes At high temperatures, the charging function of the mobile phone may be limited and functions may not be executed.

  • Page 146: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 475 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone Removing the mobile phone Press the button and remove the mobile phone. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 147: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 475 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 148: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 475 - Vi/13

    MOVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 149: Mobility

    At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 150: Refueling

    Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached This chapter describes all series equipment as to the fuel filler flap. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.

  • Page 151: Fuel Tank Capacity

    Mobility Refueling Observe the following MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: when refueling Remove the cover of the left cargo area side wall. When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com‐ pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting up the fuel pump nozzle during refueling causes: ▷...

  • Page 152: Fuel

    This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Gasoline quality offered for this model series.Therefore, it also The manufacturer of your MINI recommends: describes equipment that may not be found in ▷ AKI 91. your vehicle, for instance due to the selected ▷...
  • Page 153 Mobility Fuel Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 154: Wheels And Tires

    MINI; a list of these is only compromise your vehicle's driving stabil‐ available from the service center.
  • Page 155 The maximum permissible speed for these tire pressures is 100 mph/160 km/h. Do not exceed Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper Coupe Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires.
  • Page 156 205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 212. Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Coupe Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...
  • Page 157 Traveling speed up to 50 mph/80 km/h 4.2/60 More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 212. Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper S Roadster Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires.
  • Page 158 205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 212. Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Roadster Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...
  • Page 159 205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S RSC 205/40 R 18 82 W RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 213. Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper S Convertible Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...

  • Page 160: Tire Identification Number

    Mobility Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Convertible Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Traveling speeds of up to Traveling speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h 100 mph/160 km/ All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires.

  • Page 161: Tire Tread

    Mobility Wheels and tires Conform to Federal Safety Requirements cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the All passenger car tires must conform to laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐ Federal Safety Requirements in addition to quired by law.

  • Page 162: Tire Damage

    For several reasons, among other things be‐ Notes cause of beginning brittleness, the manufac‐ turer of your MINI recommends mounting new Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, tires at the latest after six years, regardless of as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can the actual wear.

  • Page 163: Changing Wheels And Tires

    Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire Changing wheels and Pressure Monitor tires When mounting new tires or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use Mounting wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise, the Information on mounting tires Tire Pressure Monitor will not be able to detect a flat tire, refer to page 85.

  • Page 164: Correcting A Flat Tire

    Mobility Wheels and tires Maximum speed of winter tires Run-flat tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires, Label then display a corresponding sign in the field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire specialist or from your service center.

  • Page 165: Mini Mobility System

    The procedure to correct a flat tire depends on the equipment in the vehicle: ▷ Run-flat tires, refer to page 164. ▷ MINI Mobility System, refer to page 165. Holder for the sealant bottle ▷ Wheel change with a compact wheel, refer Compressor to page 181.

  • Page 166: Distributing The Sealant

    Mobility Wheels and tires Insert the sealant bottle into the compres‐ If the inflation pressure of 1.8 bar/26 psi is still sor housing in a vertical position. not reached, the tire is too heavily damaged. Contact the nearest service center. Unscrew the dust cap off of the valve of the defective wheel and screw the filling hose 2 Stowing the Mobility System...

  • Page 167: Snow Chains

    Have the Mobility System refilled. Snow chains Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by MINI, classified as safe for use, and recommended. Consult your service center for more information. Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped with tires of the following size: ▷...

  • Page 168: Engine Compartment

    Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
  • Page 169 Mobility Engine compartment Closing the hood To avoid damage, make sure that the wiper arms are resting against the wind‐ shield before you open the engine compart‐ ment. Do not open the engine hood before the engine has cooled down; otherwise, injuries result.◀...

  • Page 170: Engine Oil

    Mobility Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle equipment The oil level must be between the two marks on the dip stick. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
  • Page 171 Mobility Engine oil Too much engine oil Gasoline engine Have the vehicle checked immediately; API SM or a higher quality standard otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐ age.◀ Oil change Protect children An oil change should be carried out by the serv‐ ice center only.

  • Page 172: Coolant

    Not all commercially available additives are If the coolant level is low, slowly add cool‐ suitable for your MINI vehicle. Ask your service ant up to the specified level; do not overfill. center for suitable additives. Twist the cap closed.

  • Page 173: Maintenance

    Service and Warranty Information Book‐ MINI. Based on this, Condition Based Service let for US models, and in the Warranty and determines the current and future mainte‐...
  • Page 174 Mobility Maintenance Socket for OBD Onboard that fuel vapor is escaping; this will cause a dis‐ play to light up. If the filler cap is then tight‐ Diagnosis ened, the display should go out in a few days. Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for Onboard Diagnosis may only be used by the service center, by work‐...

  • Page 175: Replacing Components

    Mobility Replacing components Replacing components With run-flat tires or compact wheel Vehicle equipment The onboard vehicle tool kit contains a pouch This chapter describes all series equipment as holding a plastic bag in which you can stow the well as country-specific and special equipment defective wheel.
  • Page 176 Mobility Replacing components MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: replacing Slide the new wiper blade onto the wiper the wiper blades arm until it engages audibly. Fold up and hold the wiper arm. Fold down the wiper arm. Squeeze the locking spring, arrows 1, and Risk of damage fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.
  • Page 177 For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, carried out improperly.◀ please contact your MINI dealer. Light-emitting diodes LEDs Front lamps, bulb replacement Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐ Halogen low beams and high beams cent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and displays in the vehicle.
  • Page 178 Mobility Replacing components Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in reverse order. Turn signal, parking lamp, roadside parking lamp, and front fog lamp Access to the bulbs via the wheel housing Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs, refer to page 176.
  • Page 179 Mobility Replacing components Turn the bulb counterclockwise and re‐ Turn the lower bulb counterclockwise and move it. remove it. Insert the new bulb and attach the covers Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in in reverse order. reverse order. Lateral turn signals Replacing the parking lamp bulb and roadside parking lamp bulb...
  • Page 180 Turn signal Tail lamp LED Brake lamp Replacing MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster Turn the corresponding bulb counterclock‐ wise, arrows 1, and remove. Remove the cover of the cargo area side wall. Another bulb is located behind the cargo area side wall, arrow 2.

  • Page 181: Changing Wheels

    Mobility Replacing components Replacing Push the lamp to the left in the catch of the lamp housing using the screwdriver, ar‐ row 1. Squeeze the clips, arrows, and remove the bulb holder. Pull off the bulb and replace it. Insert the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐ verse order.
  • Page 182 Mobility Replacing components ▷ Tighten the lug bolts, refer to page 184. Squeeze the locking spring. ▷ Drive with the compact wheel, refer to page 182. Removing the compact wheel The screw fitting of the compact wheel is lo‐ cated in the cargo area under the floor mat, on the floor of the storage compartment holding the wheel change set.
  • Page 183 Mobility Replacing components Jacking up vehicle driving characteristics could result, for example reduced track stability on braking, extended braking distance, and altered self-steering characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction with winter tires, these characteristics are more pronounced.◀ Only mount one compact wheel Only one compact wheel may be mounted.

  • Page 184: Charging The Battery

    Mobility Replacing components Mount the new wheel. tions and that any associated Check Control messages are no longer displayed. Screw in at least two bolts crosswise. Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Charging the battery Fully tighten all lug bolts in a diagonal pat‐ tern.
  • Page 185 Mobility Replacing components Fuses Replacing fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐ tute of another color or amperage rating; this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐ sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀...

  • Page 186: Breakdown Assistance

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.

  • Page 187: Connecting Jumper Cables

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Connecting jumper cables Do not touch live parts To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury, Connecting order always avoid all contact with electrical compo‐ Connect the jumper cables in the correct nents while the engine is running.◀...

  • Page 188: Tow-Starting And Towing

    The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried Body ground: in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the MINI. Tow fitting, information on use ▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in.

  • Page 189: Being Towed

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Towing with a tow bar Light towing vehicle The towing vehicle must not be lighter than your vehicle, or it will not be possible to control vehicle response.◀ Correctly attach the tow bar Only secure the tow bar on the tow fit‐ tings;...
  • Page 190 Mobility Breakdown assistance Towing with a tow truck Have the MINI transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed. Do not lift the vehicle Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts;...

  • Page 191: Care

    140 ℉/60 ℃. Before driving into the car wash, check whether Holding them too close or using excessively the system is suitable for your MINI. Note the high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐ following points: age or preliminary damage that may then lead ▷...

  • Page 192: Vehicle Care

    Hand car wash The manufacturer recommends using cleaning and care products from MINI, since these have If washing the vehicle by hand, use copious been tested and approved. quantities of water and car shampoo if neces‐...
  • Page 193 Particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased wear and pre‐ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: rear spoiler mature degradation of the leather surface. Therefore, remove dust from the leather regu‐...
  • Page 194 Mobility Care Upholstery material care of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐ ularly when they have been exposed to road Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner to re‐ salt. For additional treatment, use a chrome move superficial soiling. polish. In case of heavy soiling, e.g., beverage stains, use a soft sponge or lint-free microfiber cloth in Light-alloy wheels combination with a suitable interior cleaner.
  • Page 195 Mobility Care Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place. Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened again when they are returned after being re‐ moved, such as for cleaning.◀...

  • Page 196: Indicator/Warning Lamps

    Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Indicator/warning lamps Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
  • Page 197 75. A door is open. The hood is open. The tailgate is open. Trunk cover in the MINI Convertible The convertible top cannot be oper‐ ated. Move the trunk cover into the required position, refer to page 104.
  • Page 198 Failure of the convertible top/sliding sunroof control. Close the convertible top/sliding sunroof manually, refer to page 35. Contact your service center. Tailgate of the MINI Convertible is not Close the tailgate. closed MINI Roadster: the indicator lamp lights up. Fully open the semi-automatic convertible top.
  • Page 199 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The windshield washer fluid level is too Add washer fluid, refer to page 61, low. as soon as possible. Lights up in red: Service is due. Arrange a service appointment. Check the service requirements, re‐ fer to page 173.
  • Page 200 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Indicator lamp 1 flashes: Engine malfunction under high load. High You can continue your journey, but engine load will result in damage to the moderate your speed and exercise catalytic converter. due caution. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
  • Page 201 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Indication in US models The handbrake is set. Indication in Canadian models The handbrake is set. Indication in US models Release the handbrake. The handbrake is set while driving. Indication in Canadian models Release the handbrake.
  • Page 202 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Indication in US models The vehicle electronics have failed. You cannot continue your journey. Contact your service center. Indication in Canadian models The vehicle electronics have failed. You cannot continue your journey. Contact your service center. Lights up in red: Have the system in question checked immediately.
  • Page 203 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated, refer to page 90. Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dy‐ Driving stability limited during accel‐ namic Traction Control DTC are deacti‐ eration and cornering. vated, refer to page 89. Driving style must be readjusted.
  • Page 204 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Light up in yellow and red: Carefully bring the car to a stop. Ad‐ A tire is deflated. ditional information, refer to page 83. The Flat Tire Monitor was not initialized. Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 83.
  • Page 205 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Tire Pressure Monitor failed. Punctures are Have the system checked. not indicated. A wheel without TPM electronics is Have the system checked. mounted. Lights up in red: Transmission limp-home program active You can continue your journey, but with restricted range of gears, possibly moderate your speed and exercise with reduced acceleration.
  • Page 206 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The transmission is too hot. Avoid high engine loads. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due cau‐ tion. Selector lever position P not engaged. The vehicle is not secured against rolling. Engage selector lever position P Selector lever position P not engaged.
  • Page 207 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Lights up in red: The service appointment is overdue. Arrange a service appointment. Check the service requirements, re‐ fer to page 70. Lights up in yellow: Service is due. Arrange a service appointment. Check the service requirements, re‐...
  • Page 208 FIND ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 209: Reference

    At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 475 - VI/13...

  • Page 210: Technical Data

    1,600-5,000 1,750-5,500 with overboost – 1,730-4,500 2,000-5,100 Overboost briefly increases the highest torque during rapid acceleration, for example when pass‐ ing another vehicle. Dimensions MINI Coupe MINI Coupe Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Width with mirrors inches/mm 74.5/1,892 74.5/1,892 74.5/1,892...
  • Page 211 Reference Technical data MINI Coupe Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Track width, front inches/mm 57.4/1,459 57.2/1,453 57.2/1,453 Track width, rear inches/mm 57.8/1,467 57.5/1,461 57.5/1,461 Wheelbase inches/mm 97.1/2,467 97.1/2,467 97.1/2,467 Smallest turning circle dia. ft/m 35/10.7 35/10.7 35/10.7 MINI Roadster...
  • Page 212 Reference Technical data MINI Coupe Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Curb weight, road ready, with maximum special equipment Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,557/1,160 2,679/1,215 2,712/1,230 Automatic transmission lbs/kg 2,635/1,195 2,734/1,240 2,767/1,255 Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,175/1,440 3,252/1,475...
  • Page 213 Reference Technical data MINI Convertible Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Curb weight, road ready, with maximum special equipment Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,701/1,225 2,811/1,275 2,822/1,280 Automatic transmission lbs/kg 2,778/1,260 2,855/1,295 2,866/1,300 Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,560/1,615 3,671/1,665...

  • Page 214: Everything From A To Z

    Air supply Brakes, service require‐ AUTO program with auto‐ – Air conditioner ments – Automatic climate con‐ matic climate control Brake system, MINI mainte‐ trol AUX-IN port nance system Alarm system Average fuel consumption Braking, notes Alarm system Average fuel consumption Breakdown assistance, Road‐...
  • Page 215 Reference Everything from A to Z Child restraint fixing sys‐ Confirmation signals for vehi‐ tems cle locking/unlocking California Proposition 65 Child restraint fixing systems, Consumption, refer to Aver‐ Warning mounting age fuel consumption Car battery, refer to Vehicle Child seat, mounting Control Display, care battery Child seats, refer to Transport‐...
  • Page 216 Engine oil, dip stick frosting windows Dynamic Stability Control Engine oil, filling capacity Dip stick, engine oil Engine oil, MINI maintenance Directional indicators, refer to Dynamic Traction Control system Turn signals Engine oil types, alterna‐ Displacement, refer to Engine...
  • Page 217 Reference Everything from A to Z Glass sunroof, electrical Front fog lamp, bulb replace‐ – Convenient operation ment – Remote control Failure messages, refer to Front fog lamps Check Control Front lamps, bulb replace‐ False alarm, refer to Avoiding ment unintentional alarms Front passenger airbags, de‐...
  • Page 218 Reference Everything from A to Z Interior temperature, setting Light-alloy wheels, care – Air conditioner Light-emitting diodes, – Automatic climate con‐ Ice warning, refer to External LEDs trol Lighter temperature warning Internet page – Socket Icy roads, refer to External Lighting temperature warning –...
  • Page 219 Power windows, refer to Win‐ Onboard Diagnostics trol dows MINI Homepage Prescribed engine oils, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit MINI Internet page Approved engine oils Opening and closing MINI maintenance sys‐ – Comfort Access Pressure monitoring of tires, – From the inside...
  • Page 220 Reference Everything from A to Z Pressure warning, tires Remote control, service Safety systems, airbags Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ data Saving fuel Seat adjustment mum tread depth Replacement remote con‐ – Manual Profile, tires trol Seat belts Replacing wheels/tires –...
  • Page 221 Reference Everything from A to Z Tires Shift paddles on the steering – Flat tire wheel – Inflation pressure Side airbags Tachometer – Inflation pressure loss Tailgate Side windows, refer to Win‐ – Pressure monitoring, refer to – Comfort Access dows Tire Pressure Monitor –...
  • Page 222 Reference Everything from A to Z Trunk lid Ventilation Windshield wiper blades, – Emergency activation, refer – Air conditioning changing to Unlocking manually Windshield wiper, refer to Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate Washer/wiper system Trunk, refer to Cargo area Winter storage, care Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐...
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