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Cooper Congratulations on your new MINI Cooper S This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide Cooper S ALL4 the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte- nance information.
General information Care Reporting safety defects Replacing components Giving and receiving assistance AT A GLANCE Indicator and warning lamps Cockpit Radio MINI Boost CD Reference Technical data Controls Everything from A to Z Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children safely...
The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayerische find this in the first chapter. Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG. Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in When you ordered your MINI, you chose various the future, remember to hand over this Owner's items of equipment.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu- protect your skin by washing thoroughly with pants.
We recommend that you read this publication damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov- thoroughly. ered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Your MINI is covered by the following warran- ties: Reporting safety defects >...
AT A GLANCE Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: Controls and displays Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them Turn signals in and out High beams Parking lamps Headlamp flasher Low beams Roadside parking lamps Automatic headlamp Computer control Adaptive Light Control Online Edition for Part no.
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AT A GLANCE Cockpit Tachometer Instrument lighting Resetting the trip odometer Wiper system Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine Ignition lock Buttons on steering wheel Continuing cruise control Right: Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating Left: Increase or reduce volume Activating/deactivating cruise control Telephone...
AT A GLANCE Cockpit Displays Tachometer Instrument lighting With indicator and warning lamps Speedometer Display for With indicator and warning lamps > Current vehicle speed Fuel gauge > Indicator and warning lamps Radio display Resetting the trip odometer Radio Display for >...
AT A GLANCE Cockpit Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- ious combinations and colors in indicator area 1 or 2. Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
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AT A GLANCE Cockpit Microphone for voice activation system Defrosting windows and for telephone in hands-free mode Indicator/warning lamp for front passen- Rear window defroster ger airbags Reading lamps Windshield heating Ambient lighting Air flow rate Glass roof, electric Switches in the center console Seat heating Interior lamps Power windows, front...
AT A GLANCE Radio MINI Boost CD Radio MINI Boost CD Selecting audio sources Selecting functions > On/off , loudspeaker controls Turn: selecting a menu item or setting a value Accessing settings > Press: confirming a selection or storing >...
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AT A GLANCE Radio MINI Boost CD Menu navigation To carry out a function that is shown on the dis- play, press the button that is below to the left or Radio and telephone functions can be called right. up by using the buttons on the radio and menus.
General information The concept Each remote control contains a rechargeable The functions of your MINI can be set individu- battery that is recharged when it is in the igni- ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these tion lock while the car is being driven. You...
Controls Opening and closing > Settings for the displays in the speedometer The alarm system is also activated or deacti- and tachometer: vated, page 26. > 12 h/24 h mode of the clock, refer to For- Operating from inside mats and units of measure Button for central locking system, page 24.
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Controls Opening and closing Convenient opening Press and hold the button until the display changes. Hold the button down. Press the button as often as necessary until The power windows are opened and the glass the symbol and "SET" are displayed. roof is tilted.
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Controls Opening and closing Press and hold the button until the display When it is opened, the liftgate swings out changes. and up toward the rear. Make sure that adequate clearance is available before opening. Press the button to select, arrow: To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do >...
Controls Opening and closing Using the door lock Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the key stops the operation.< Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, the driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turn- ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end positions.
Controls Opening and closing Persons or animals in a parked vehicle Briefly press the button repeatedly until the could lock the doors from the inside. Take display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow. the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the out- side.<...
> There is an interruption in the power supply Press the top side of the MINI emblem, arrow, or from the battery Press the button on the remote control The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorized for approx.
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Controls Opening and closing Display on the revolution counter This prevents false alarms, e.g. in the following situations: When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse. After approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes. > In duplex garages > When being transported on car-carrying trains, ferries or trailers >...
Starting the engine Unlocking the liftgate separately Comparison to standard remote controls Press the top side of the MINI emblem. Essentially, it makes no difference whether you If the vehicle detects that a remote control control the above-mentioned functions using...
Comfort Access may malfunction due to local Take the old battery to a recycling center radio waves. or to your MINI dealer.< If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the inte- Glass roof, electric* grated key.
After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass roof can only be tilted. In this case, have the system initialized. The manufacturer of your MINI recommends that you have this work done by your MINI dealer. Windows To prevent injuries, exercise care when >...
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Controls Opening and closing Safety switch The window can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch up. After switching off the ignition When the ignition is switched off, the windows can still be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened.
Controls Adjustments 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.
Controls Adjustments Seats Height Note before adjusting Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven;...
Controls Adjustments Head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.<...
Controls Adjustments Front Switching off Pull up as far as it will go. Press button longer. Fold the backrest back slightly. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint Safety belts out as far as it will go. Also press button 2 with a suitable tool and Observe the instructions on page completely remove the head restraint.
Have this work carried out direction 2. The mirrors can be folded in at road only by a MINI dealer or by a workshop that has speeds up to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. specially trained personnel working in accor-...
Controls Adjustments Interior and exterior mirrors, Swing the lever back up. automatic dimming feature* Do not use force to swing the lever back up; otherwise, the mechanism will be damaged.< It is controlled by two photosensors: > Inside the interior rearview mirror, arrow. >...
Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely The right place for After the child restraint system has been installed on the respective rear seat, move the children backrest forward so that the it rests lightly against the child restraint system, refer to Rear Do not leave children unattended in the seat backrests on page 92.
Controls Transporting children safely To lock the safety belt backrest; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.< Secure the child restraint system with the belt. Child restraint system with tether strap Pull the belt strap all the way out. Use the tether strap anchors to secure Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut child restraint systems only;...
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Controls Transporting children safely Attaching upper retaining strap to the attachment point Slide the head restraint upward. Guide the tether strap between the head restraint holders. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using the hook. Push the head restraint into its lowermost position.
Controls Driving Driving Ignition lock Start/Stop button Inserting the key into the ignition lock Press the Start/Stop button to switch radio readi- ness or the ignition on and off. Do not depress Insert the key all the way into the ignition lock. the brake or clutch while doing so.
Controls Driving Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the displays go out. The ignition switches off automatically if the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches the ignition back on. The ignition is not switched off in situations such as the following: >...
Controls Driving Automatic transmission* braking and loss of traction, i.e. fishtailing, at the rear axle.< With the car at a stop, move the selector lever to position P. Press the Start/Stop button. Manual transmission Forcefully apply the parking brake. Before driving into a car wash By following these steps, the vehicle is able to roll: Place the remote control, even with Comfort...
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Controls Driving Selector lever positions Overriding the selector lever lock P R N D M/S + – Displays in the tachometer Press the button on the front of the selector lever, arrow. P Park P R N D DS M1 to M6 Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
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Controls Driving Sports programming and manual mode on the steering wheel. The transmission auto- matically switches to manual mode. If you do not shift gears with the shift paddles or accelerate for a certain amount of time, the transmission automatically returns to D, auto- matic drive.
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Controls Driving Pull the loop up. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 41. Move the selector lever into the desired Press the button on the turn signal indicator position by pressing the button on the front as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is dis- of the selector lever.
Controls Driving Intermittent wipe or rain sensor* Press the button to select: > If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the Brief indication of a turn. intermittent-wipe time is preset. > If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time Triple turn signal.
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Controls Driving Press the button as often as necessary until In cars equipped with an alarm system, the the symbol and "SET" are displayed. headlamps cannot be cleaned when the hood is open. Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty;...
Controls Driving Cruise control* Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage the washer pump.< The concept Cruise control is available at vehicle speeds of at least approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then Washer fluid stores and maintains the speed that you specify using the button on the steering wheel.
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Controls Driving Display in tachometer* pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved again and maintained. The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is switched off. Maintaining current speed Press button 3. The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed.
Controls Controls overview Controls overview Tachometer Units of measure Select the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the external temperature, page 54. Fuel gauge Never operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge.
Controls Controls overview Computer* Average fuel consumption Calculated for the time the engine has been run- ning. Displays in the tachometer To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds. Current fuel consumption Displays the current fuel consumption to allow you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with minimum...
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Controls Controls overview Symbol Function Setting formats and units of measure, resetting to factory settings Adjusting settings > Confirmation sig- Button for: nals when locking > Selecting display and unlocking the > Setting values vehicle > Confirming selected display or set values >...
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Controls Controls overview Formats and units of Exiting displays measure To set the formats and units of measure. The set- tings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 20. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 41. Press the button on the turn signal indicator as often as necessary until "SET/INFO"...
Controls Controls overview > Fuel consumption: l/100 km, mpg, Press and hold the button until the display km/l changes. > Distance covered: miles, km Press the button as often as necessary until RESET" is displayed. > Temperature: 7, 6 Press and hold the button until the display changes.
Controls Controls overview Possible displays The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by your MINI dealer.< Displaying vehicle check For certain maintenance operations, you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the tachometer.
Press the button on the right to store values. information Press the button to exit setting values. Check Control More information on the MINI Maintenance Sys- tem can be found on page 142. The concept Clock The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys- tems monitored.
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Controls Controls overview What to do in case of a malfunction Press the button on the turn signal indicator as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is dis- The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal- played. function and tips on how to respond are listed starting on page 162.
Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety The laws of physics cannot be repealed, cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe even with driving stability control systems. course within physical limits by reducing engine An appropriate driving style always remains the output and through braking actions at the indi- responsibility of the driver.
Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety For better control The indicator light on the tachometer is flashing: DTC controls the driving and braking forces. The indicator light on the speedometer is on and TRACTION is displayed on the tachometer: DTC is activated.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM ALL4 all-wheel drive system* ALL4 is the all-wheel drive system of your MINI. The concept The combined effects of ALL4 and DSC further The system does not measure the actual infla- optimize the traction and dynamic driving char- tion pressure in the tires.
Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety System limitations Briefly press the button repeatedly until the corresponding symbol and "RESET" are dis- Sudden serious tire damage caused by played. external influences cannot be indicated in advance.< A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires can- not be detected.
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a If it is not possible to identify the damaged speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. tire, contact your MINI dealer A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a Use the Mobility System to remedy the flat change in the handling characteristics, e.g.
Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety Reset the system again after each correction of The Tire Pressure Monitor can be reset by the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or selecting "RESET". wheel change. System limitations Sudden, serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in advance.<...
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> Wheel without TPM electronics is mounted: the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure tell- If need be, have it checked by your MINI tale illuminates. dealer. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined >...
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Have the testing, repair, removal, and disposal The airbags are designed to not be triggered in of airbag generators executed only by your MINI every type of collision, e.g. not in minor acci- dealer or a workshop that has the required dents, certain rollover situations or rear impacts.
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It indicates that the child seat has unless they are specifically recommended been detected and that the front passenger by the manufacturer of your MINI. airbags are deactivated.< > Do not place items on the front passenger >...
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Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety Operational readiness of airbag system As of radio readiness, page 41, the warning lamp lights up briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are oper- ational. Airbag system malfunction >...
Controls Lamps Lamps Parking lamps/low beams Automatic headlamp control* When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend- ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. Adaptive Light Control is active.
Controls Lamps The setting is stored for the remote control in Briefly press the button repeatedly until the use, refer to Personal Profile, page 20. display shows the illustrated symbol. Setting the duration or deactivating the function Switch on the ignition, refer to page 41. Press the button on the turn signal indicator as often as necessary until "SET/INFO"...
Controls Lamps Switch on the ignition, refer to page 41. Press the button to select: Press the button on the turn signal indicator > as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is dis- Daytime running lights activated. played. > Daytime running lights deactivated. Press the button for a longer period.
Controls Lamps High beams/ Fog lamps* roadside parking lamps Press the button to switch the lamps on and off. Turn signals/roadside parking lamps Fog lamps* Switching on high beams The parking lamps or low beams must be Switching off high beams/headlamp flasher switched on for the fog lamps to operate.
Controls Lamps Reducing brightness Press the button briefly. The brightness decreases every time the button is pressed. Interior lamps The interior lamps, the footwell lamps , the entry lamps , and the cargo area lamp are con- To switch the reading lamps on and off. trolled automatically.
Climate Equipment versions Air vents Depending on your vehicle's equipment, your Airflow directed toward the windshield and MINI contains an air conditioner or an automatic side windows climate control Air to the upper body area, draft-free venti- Air conditioner lation...
Controls Climate Air conditioner Air flow rate Rear window defroster Cooling function Air distribution Recirculated-air mode Windshield heating Temperature Air flow rate Recirculated-air mode Adjust the air flow rate. The higher the If the air outside the car has an rate, the more effective the heating or unpleasant odor or contains pollut- cooling will be.
Turn on rear window defroster if necessary. on the battery. Microfilter The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The microfilter is changed by your MINI dealer dur- ing routine maintenance work. Automatic climate control* Air flow rate, manual Temperature...
Controls Climate Air flow rate, manual Maximum cooling Press the – button to reduce air flow. Press At external temperatures above the + button to increase it. 327/06 and when the engine is running, you obtain a maximum You can reactivate the automatic mode cooling effect as soon as possible.
The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional pro- tection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your MINI dealer replaces this com- bined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance. You can call up further information in the service requirements display, page 55.
The LED 2 flashes For additional information, please contact your slowly at first. As soon as the LED 2 flashes MINI dealer or call: 1-800-355-3515. rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx.
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Controls Practical interior accessories 60 seconds, alter the distance and repeat Programming will be easier with the aid of this step. a second person.< Canada: if the LED is not flashing rapidly Park your vehicle within the range of the after 60 seconds, change the distance and remote-controlled device.
Controls Practical interior accessories original hand-held transmitter and release both buttons as soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 60 seconds, alter the distance and repeat this step. Canada: if the LED is not flashing rapidly after 60 seconds, change the distance and repeat the step or, if the programming was interrupted by the hand-held transmitter,...
Controls Practical interior accessories Opening Example: cupholder Press the button, arrow, and lift the cover. Inserting base plate The lever 3 can be locked in three positions. Storage compartments Locking Sliding along the rail In the vehicle interior Inserting base plate Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you For inserting, move the lever into position 2.
Controls Practical interior accessories Cupholders and ashtray* First insert the cupholder into the front mounts 4 and then snap it into the rear mounts 5. Cupholders* Make sure that the lever 6 is situated Use lightweight, nonbreakable containers 4.< opposite the mount and do not transport hot beverages.
Practical interior accessories Connecting electrical appliances In your MINI, when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, you can use electrical devices such as flashlights, car vacuum cleaners, etc., up to approx. 140 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets is available.
Driving tips Things to remember when driving 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.
This strategy helps you avoid placing Braking safely excessive loads on the brake system. Downshift- Your MINI is equipped with ABS. If you are in a ing during manual operation of the automatic situation which requires full braking, it is best to transmission, refer to page 45.
Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal. In the MINI Cooper S, the coolant pump may continue to run for some time after the engine is Rear seat backrest switched off.
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Driving tips Things to remember when driving Folding down the privacy screen If necessary, remove the cargo area cover, refer to page 92. Fold the privacy screen up and to the rear, arrow 1. Hold on to the backrest near the top, for example on the headrest, and pull on the loop, arrow.
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Cargo net* Remove it from the guides on the cargo area floor, arrows, and remove the privacy Ensure that the cargo net is firmly screen. attached; otherwise, injuries may occur.< Before installing Remove the pouch with the cargo net from the storage compartment under the pull-out floor panel in the cargo area.
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Removing Determining cargo limit When removing and stowing the cargo net, pro- ceed in the reverse sequence. To fold closed, press the release button, arrow. Locate the following statement on your vehicle's placard The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed Bag holders*...
> Heavy-duty cargo straps for securing larger cargo/luggage can be transported. and heavier objects are available at your MINI dealer. Stowing cargo > These cargo straps are fastened using eight > Position heavy objects as low and as far for- securing eyes.
Roof-mounted luggage Mounting points rack* A special rack system is available as an option for your MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to advise you. Comply with the installation instruc- tions supplied with the rack system. Loading roof-mounted luggage rack...
Driving on poor roads fastest way for the cold engine to reach its oper- ating temperature. Your MINI is at home on all roads and surfaces. It combines an all-wheel drive system* with the Think ahead while driving advantages of a normal passenger car.
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Driving tips Things to remember when driving > After driving through water at low speed, lightly press the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes and to prevent the braking effect from being reduced by wetness. > Depending on the condition of the surface, it may be practical to briefly activate DTC, refer to DTC Dynamic Traction Control on page 61.
Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Radio MINI Boost CD switching Radio on/off Press the button. Press the knob on the left. The radio Press the button if necessary. selects the last set audio source: >Radio Press the button > HD Radio >...
Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Listening to the radio Select the desired volume and press the but- ton on the right. Switch on the radio, refer to page 102. If necessary, press the MODE button. Setting tone controls You can select between the following settings: >...
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Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD If you do not wish to use the Autostore often as necessary until the desired wave- feature, you can store six stations of your length band is selected. choice in the FMA or AMA memory levels.<...
Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD HD Radio™ reception* played. If a station broadcasts several programs, Many radio stations transmit analog and digital then, e.g., "HD1" is displayed. signals. If a digital radio network is available, these stations can be received digitally and thus with improved sound quality.
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Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD To block channels: Press the button. Dial the phone number. To select and store a channel Press the MODE button. Press the button. Select the desired category. Press the button. The channels are displayed. This symbol indicates the current channel.
Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD CD player Additional information The name of the channel and additional infor- mation about the current track is displayed, e.g., Starting the CD player the name of the artist. Some time may pass until the CD player starts.
Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Selecting MP3 music tracks Notes The CD player can also play CDs with com- CD players are laser products of Class 1. Do pressed audio data, such as MP3 and WMA. not operate if the cover is damaged; oth- erwise, serious injury to eyes may result.
For additional information, contact your MINI ensured in every case, dealer or visit the Internet at www.mini.com/ such as for bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s. connectivity >...
Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD USB device The current track is played to the end. Afterwards, the tracks in the current folder are To play audio tracks over the car's speaker sys- played back in random order. tem, connect the USB device to port 2.
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Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Notes > The USB audio interface supplies the con- nected audio devices with power, provided that this is supported by the audio device. For this reason, audio devices are not to be connected to a receptacle in the vehicle dur- ing operation.
Bluetooth. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue- tooth® SIG, Inc. Your MINI is equipped with a complete mobile phone preparation. After a suitable mobile phone is paired with the vehicle once, the mobile phone can be controlled via the radio,...
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Communications Telephone Operating the mobile phone via the radio To open the menu show above, refer to Pairing a new mobile phone, delete pairing page 120. data of a mobile phone, or switching Blue- tooth on/off Making and receiving phone calls Time >...
Communications Telephone 10 Switching displays Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link > "PHONE": telephone Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply with all safety guidelines and regulations. > "COMP": computer To deactivate the Bluetooth connection: > "CONFIG": adjusting Press the MENU button. 11 Radio on/off, volume >...
Communications Telephone To display the Hotline phone number: Turn the right rotary knob until the display shows the mobile phone whose position in the list is to be changed. Press the button the number of Press the button. times required to reach the desired position. Turn the right rotary knob to display the Hotline Unpairing mobile phone phone number and to display required pairing...
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Communications Telephone Accepting a call Alternative: Press the right rotary knob to dial the phone Press the button on the radio or on the steer- number. ing wheel. For your phone number to be displayed to the Alternative: person you are calling, the display of phone numbers must be enabled by your service pro- Press the button.
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Communications Telephone name and phone number, are sorted alpha- The arrows indicate that betically. additional letters can be displayed. Turn the right rotary knob to display addi- > "TOP8" tional letters. The Top 8 list automatically stores the eight phone numbers of the phone book that are Turn the right rotary knob to select the first dialed the most frequently.
Communications Telephone Press and hold the button to dial the If the switch does not occur automatically, then phone number. follow the instructions that appear on the dis- play of the mobile phone, also refer to the Dialing a phone number stored in a list Owner's Manual for the mobile phone.
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Communications Telephone Finishing voice input Correcting phone number Press the button on the steering wheel Digit sequences can be deleted after the system briefly has repeated the digits. {Correct number}. {Cancel}. The command can be repeated as often as nec- essary.
MINI contact* Confirm the query with {Yes}. Confirm the query again with {Yes}. When the ignition is switched on, several MINI dealer phone numbers can be displayed. To listen to and select the entries: > "Road Assist": roadside service , if you {Read phonebook}.
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Communications Telephone Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, arrow 1, and press downward, arrow 2, until it clicks into place. Inserting mobile phone Depending on the mobile phone, it may be necessary to remove the protective cap of the antenna connector and from the USB connection of the mobile phone.
Mobility Refueling Refueling Manually releasing the fuel filler flap Switch off the engine before refueling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can tank and a message will be displayed.< manually release the fuel filler flap: Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel.
Mobility Refueling Fuel specifications tions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Fuels that are labeled at the pump as containing Should you encounter drivability problems metal may not be used. which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond Do not fill the tank with leaded gasoline or by switching to a recognized high-quality brand...
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Mobility Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures MINI Cooper Countryman Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a Speeds including those max. of 100 mph / exceeding 160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopas- cal with cold tires.
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Mobility Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures MINI Cooper S Countryman / Cooper S ALL4 Countryman Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a Speeds including those max. of 100 mph / exceeding 160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h...
Mobility Wheels and tires Tire identification marks DOT Quality Grades Tread wear Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire Traction AA A B C makes it easier to identify and choose the right Temperature A B C tires.
To do so, drive carefully to the nearest 0.063 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 0.12 in/ MINI dealer or tire shop that works according to 3 mm there is an increased risk of high-speed MINI repair procedures with correspondingly hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of trained personnel.
Your MINI dealer will be glad to inform you The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle about the correct wheel and tire combination for with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Keep in mind that no space-saver spare tire is available in the Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have event of a flat. Your MINI dealer will be glad to been tested by the manufacturer of your MINI, advise you.
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.
Mobility Under the hood Important parts of the engine compartment Vehicle identification number Coolant expansion tank Battery, under the cover Engine compartment fuse box Engine oil dipstick Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp and window washer system Engine oil filler neck Engine oil Carefully push the dipstick all the way into the guide tube and pull it out again.
Coolant consists of half water and half additive. Oil types for re-filling Not all commercially available additives are suit- able for your MINI. Your MINI dealer knows Notes which additives are suitable and will be glad to Do not use oil additives as this could result advise you.
Mobility Under the hood Coolant temperature If the coolant, and therefore the engine, should overheat, then a warning light will go on, refer to page 165. Checking coolant level Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause burns.<...
Booklet for US models and Warranty and costs. Service Guide Booklet for Canadian If and when you come to sell your MINI, a com- models prehensive record of servicing will prove a signif- Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor- icant benefit.
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This indicates excessive misfiring or a malfunction in the engine. If this happens, reduce your speed and visit the nearest MINI dealer as soon as possible. Severe misfiring can quickly lead to serious dam- age of emissions-related components, espe- cially the catalytic converter.
Before driving into the car wash, check if the sys- and care for your vehicle. tem is suitable for your MINI. Observe the fol- Your MINI dealer would be pleased to advise lowing points: you on cleaning and care products and services >...
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Observe local regulations regarding wash- The manufacturer of the MINI recommends ing vehicles by hand.< repairing paint damage professionally according to factory specifications with original MINI Headlamps paints.
Only clean with water and, if necessary, solvent- The leather processed by the manufac- free plastic cleaners. turer of your MINI is a high-quality natural Do not use solvents such as alcohol, lac- product. Light variations in the grain is one of...
Caring for headlamps, refer to page 145. For any bulb replacement not described below, contact a MINI dealer or a work- shop that has specially trained personnel work- ing in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer.<...
Replacing the bulb including bulb replacement, carried out Turn the lamp counterclockwise, arrow 1, only by a MINI dealer or a workshop that has and remove it, arrow 2. specially trained personnel working in accor- dance with the specifications of the MINI manu- facturer.
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Mobility Replacing components Push on the catch, arrow 1, and disconnect Remove the inside cover. the connector, arrow 2. To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise. To insert the new bulb and replace the Unscrew the bulb counterclockwise. cover, proceed in reverse order. Turn signals, parking lamps, roadside parking lamps, and fog lamps Accessing the lamps via the wheel well...
The Mobility System is located under the left front seat. Preparations Use of the MINI Mobility System may be ineffec- tive if the tire puncture measures approx. 1/8 in/ 4 mm or more. Contact the nearest MINI dealer Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the if the tire cannot be made drivable with the left in the tab of the lamp housing, arrow 1.
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Mobility Replacing components Sealant and compressor Using the Mobility System To repair a tire puncture with the Mobility Sys- tem, proceed as follows: > Filling the tire with sealant > Distributing the sealant > Correct the tire inflation pressure Filling the tire with sealant Proceed in the specified order;...
If an inflation pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa still compressor 6 from the sealant bottle. cannot be reached, the tire is too heavily dam- aged. Contact the nearest MINI dealer.< Connect the filler hose 2 of the sealant bot- tle to the unoccupied connection on the Driving on sealant bottle.
Mobility Replacing components Changing wheels Place the jack at the jacking point closest to the wheel. The pouch with the wheel changing kit The jack base must be perpendicular to the stored under the flat load floor . It includes: surface beneath the jacking point.
To remove, open the two clasps. essary. Jump-starting 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.
Mobility Giving and receiving assistance Connecting jumper cables Body ground in MINI: Connect the jumper cables in the correct order, so that no sparks which could cause injury occur.< Open the battery cover in the engine com- partment to access the positive terminal of your MINI.
Mobility Giving and receiving assistance Using a tow fitting Being towed The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried Make sure that the ignition is switched on, in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or at refer to page 41;...
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Have the vehicle checked. Have the MINI Countryman transported by a tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed. With tow truck: vehicles with ALL4 all-...
Mobility Indicator and warning lamps Indicator and warning lamps or 2. Refer to the table for information on causes and how to react. Note whether a lamp lights up alone or in combination with another. Some lamps can light up in different colors. Corre- sponding distinctions are made in the text.
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Mobility Indicator and warning lamps Cause What to do Lights up briefly: Approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters of fuel are still in the tank Remains on: The remaining range is at most 30 miles/50 km, page Engine refuses to start Depress the brake or clutch in order to start the engine, page 41.
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Lights up in red: Engine malfunction Stop the car and switch off the engine. You cannot continue your journey. Contact your MINI dealer. Lights up in yellow: Full engine power no longer available You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution.
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Do not open the hood; otherwise, there is a risk of injury from scalding. Contact your MINI dealer. Lights up in yellow: Engine too hot Continue driving at more moderate speed so that the engine can cool down.
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Lights up in red: Brake fluid level too low Braking action is reduced, stop with care. Contact the nearest MINI dealer. Lights up in yellow: Hill Assist failed. The car will not be Have the system checked as soon as held in place after the brake is possible.
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Indicator and warning lamps Cause What to do Indication in US models Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey. Contact your MINI dealer. Indication in Canadian models Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey. Contact your MINI dealer.
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Mobility Indicator and warning lamps Cause What to do Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti- vated, refer also to page The Dynamic Stability Control DSC Driving stability limited during accel- and Dynamic Traction Control DTC eration and cornering. are deactivated, refer also to page Driving style must be adjusted.
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Mobility Indicator and warning lamps Cause What to do Indication in Canadian models The driving stability control systems, Drive cautiously and think well ahead. including ABS, ALL4 all-wheel drive, Avoid braking with full force, driving and the Flat Tire Monitor or the Tire on rough tracks, and depressing the Pressure Monitor , have failed, refer...
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Mobility Indicator and warning lamps Cause What to do Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor Light up in yellow and red: Carefully bring the car to a stop. There is a flat tire or significant tire Observe the information starting on pressure loss, e.g.
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Mobility Indicator and warning lamps Cause What to do Lights up in red: > Transmission limp-home pro- You can continue your journey, but gram active with restricted range moderate your speed and exercise of gears, possibly with reduced due caution. Have the system acceleration checked without delay.
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Add coolant immediately, page 140. Engine oil pressure too low Stop immediately and switch off the engine. You cannot continue your journey. Contact your MINI dealer. Lights up in red: Service appointment overdue Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, page 55.
Reference Technical data Technical data Engine data Cooper Cooper S Displacement cu in/cmμ 97.5/1,598 97.5/1,598 Number of cylinders Maximum power out- At engine speed 6,000 5,500 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 114/155 177/240 with overboost – 192/260 At engine speed 4,250 1,600-5,000 with overboost –...
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Reference Technical data Weights Cooper Cooper S Cooper S ALL4 Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras > Manual transmission lbs./kg 2,954/1,340 3,053/1,385 3,208/1,455 > Automatic transmis- 3,020/1,370 3,097/1,405 3,252/1,475 lbs./kg sion Approved gross weight > Manual transmission lbs./kg 3,858/1,750 3,990/1,810...
Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Air supply Auto radio, refer to Radio MINI – air conditioner Boost CD ABS Antilock Brake System – automatic climate control Automatic Accessories, refer to Your – ventilation –...
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Car phone, refer to Hot exhaust system – breaking in Telephone CD player – disc brakes Car wash – changing the track – MINI Maintenance – before driving in – fast forward/reverse System Car wash, care – playing a track Brakes Car washes –...
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Reference Everything from A to Z Center Rail, refer to Storage Condition Based Service Date compartments – setting Central locking system Configuring settings, refer to Date setting – Comfort Access Daytime running lights Personal Profile – from inside Connecting vacuum cleaner, DBC Dynamic Brake Control, –...
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– intervals between changes, Faulty refer to Brake Assist refer to Service – tire Dynamic Stability Control requirements Filter – MINI Maintenance – microfilter for air Dynamic Traction Control System conditioner Engine oil level, checking – microfilter/activated- Engine output, refer to Engine...
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Reference Everything from A to Z Flat Tire Monitor FTM Headlamp control, – indicating a flat tire automatic – initializing the system Garage door opener, refer to Headlamp flasher – snow chains Integrated universal remote – indicator lamp 11, – system limits control Headlamp glass lens Flat tires, refer to Tire...
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Key, refer to Keys/remote Limit Instrument lighting controls Listening to test scan Individual air distribution Keyless opening and closing, – Radio MINI Boost CD Individual settings, refer to refer to Comfort Access Load Personal Profile Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort Load securing equipment,...
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Reference Everything from A to Z Luggage rack, refer to Microfilter/activated-charcoal Roof-mounted luggage filter rack – MINI Maintenance Neck support, refer to Head Lumbar support restraints System Microphone for telephone Nets, refer to Storage MINI Internet page compartments MINI Maintenance System...
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Parking lamps/low beams Radio key, refer to Integrated mode 77, Parts and accessories, refer to key/remote control Reclining seat, refer to Your individual vehicle Radio MINI Boost CD Backrest Pathway lighting – playing stations Refueling – recalling stations Releasing – volume –...
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– clock, 12 h/24 h mode – replacing bulb Scan, listening to test Settings and information Roadworthiness test, refer to Shift paddles – Radio MINI Boost CD Service requirements Screw thread for tow Shifting gears Roof load capacity fitting – automatic transmission with...
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– indicator/warning lamp Split rear seat backrest, refer to – CD player 102, – MINI Mobility System Expanding the cargo area – Radio MINI Boost CD – run-flat tires Sport button Switching the cooling function – Tire Pressure Monitor Stability control, refer to...
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Reference Everything from A to Z Torque Volume – lug bolts – bell Tow bar Uniform Tire Quality Grading – mobile phone Tow fitting UTQR – PDC – screw thread Units – setting Tow fittings for tow-starting – average fuel consumption speed-dependent and towing away –...
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Reference Everything from A to Z Windows – closing – convenient operation – opening – pinch protection system – safety switch Windshield – cleaning – defrosting and removing condensation 78, Windshield wiper blades, changing Windshield wipers, refer to Wiper system Winter tires –...
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