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  • Page 1 Contents OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...
  • Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐...
  • Page 4 © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/15, 03 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...
  • Page 5 At page 155 under the heading: “Objects in While MINI, at no cost to you, will pay for re- the area around the pedals” and at page pairs required by the limited warranties pro- 217 under the heading: “Carpets and floor...
  • Page 6 “Have in lieu thereof should be read as follows: mounting and balancing …” should be dis- MINI recommends that you have the oil regarded and the following text should be changed at your MINI dealer's service center read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends that...
  • Page 7 Addendum “check control” messages of these comfort functions are no longer displayed. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents MOBILITY The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 230. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Notes Engine oil Coolant AT A GLANCE Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components Onboard monitor Breakdown assistance...

  • Page 10: Notes

    This also applies to safety-related functions and center will be glad to advise you at any time. systems. Information about MINI, e.g., on technology, is The respectively applicable country provisions available on the Internet: www.miniusa.com must be observed when using the respective features and systems.

  • Page 11: Basic Information

    MINI. MINI cannot test every product made by other man‐ Manufacturer ufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayerische safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its Motoren Werke Aktionengesellschaft, BMW AG.
  • Page 12 Service and warranty damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited War‐ We recommend that you read this publication ranty. thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐...

  • Page 13: Vehicle Identification Number

    Notes ▷ Malfunctions and faults in important system ▷ How various systems in your vehicle were components, e.g., lights and brakes. operating. ▷ Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐ ▷ Whether or not the driver and passenger tions such as airbag deployment or engag‐ safety belts were fastened.

  • Page 14: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
  • Page 15 Notes Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...
  • Page 16 WATCH ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 17: At A Glance

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 18: At A Glance Cockpit

    AT A GLANCE Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
  • Page 19 AT A GLANCE Cockpit Cruise control on/off, inter‐ Cleaning windows  67 rupt  115 Cruise control on/off, inter‐ Rear window wiper  67 rupt  121 Store speed  115,  121 Cleaning rear window  67 Resume speed  117,  122 Steering wheel buttons, right Voice activation  27 speed  117,  121 Telephone Reduce distance  121 Confirm the selection  81 Increase distance  115 Move selection up  81...

  • Page 20: All Around The Center Console

    AT A GLANCE Cockpit All around the center console Hazard warning system  209 Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off  63 Intelligent Safety  103 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  111 Head-up Display  86 Control Display  18 Radio/Multimedia Glove compartment  147 Steptronic transmission selector lever  68 Climate control  132 Manual transmission selector lever  68 PDC Park Distance...
  • Page 21 AT A GLANCE Cockpit All around the roofliner Emergency Request Ambient light  94 Indicator lamp, front-seat passen‐ Glass sunroof  46 airbag  97 Reading lights  94 Interior lights  93 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 22: Onboard Monitor

    AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Onboard monitor Vehicle features and op‐ Control elements at a tions glance This chapter describes all standard, country- Control elements specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 23 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Switch off Move in four directions. Press button. "Turn off control display" Buttons on controller Press button Function Controller with navigation system MENU Open the main menu. The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ RADIO Opens the Radio menu.
  • Page 24 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Press. The main menu is displayed. All onboard monitor functions can be called up Move in two directions. via the main menu. Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected. Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted.

  • Page 25: Options Menu

    AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Options menu ▷ Move the controller to the right. Opens new display on top of previous The "Options" menu consists of various areas: screen. ▷ Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen". This area remains unchanged. ▷ Control options for the selected main menu, e.g., for "Radio".
  • Page 26 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor "Touchpad" Function Controls Select the desired function. Interactive map. Swipe into respective direction. ▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers. ▷ "Interactive map": viewing the interac‐ Enlarge/shrink in‐ Drag in or out on the tive map. teractive map.
  • Page 27 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Telephone symbols Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller. Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception strength. Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on.

  • Page 28: General Information

    AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Split screen Programmable memory buttons General information Additional information can be displayed on the General information right side of the split screen, e.g., information The onboard monitor functions can be stored from the on-board comupter. on the programmable memory buttons and In the divided screen view, the so-called split called up directly, e.g., radio stations, naviga‐...
  • Page 29 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor "OK" "Continue" "OK" Deleting personal in the Entering letters and vehicle numbers The concept General information Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves per‐ sonal data, such as stored radio stations. These On the Control Display: personal data can be permanently deleted via Turn the controller: select letters or num‐...
  • Page 30 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Entries are continuously compared with data stored in the vehicle. ▷ Only those letters are offered during input for which data is available. ▷ Target search: names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display.

  • Page 31: Voice Activation System

    AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle features and op‐ Using voice activation tions Activating the voice activation system This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Press button on the steering wheel. series.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Volume

    AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Executing functions using short Setting the voice dialog commands Set system to standard dialog or use a short Execute functions on the main menu via short version. commands. It almost doesn't matter which The short version of the voice dialog plays back menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
  • Page 33 AT A GLANCE Voice activation system ▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 34: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle

    AT A GLANCE Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Owner's Manual Vehicle features and op‐ Search for information and descriptions by en‐ tions tering terms selected from the index. This chapter describes all standard, country- Select components specific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 35 AT A GLANCE Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Scroll forward. To alternate permanently between the last dis‐ played function and the Owner's Manual re‐ peat steps 4 & 5. Opens a new display every time. Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function Programmable memory buttons You may open the relevant information di‐...
  • Page 36 HANDLE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...
  • Page 37 AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 38: Opening And Closing

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Opening and closing Overview Vehicle features and op‐ tions This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 39 CONTROLS Opening and closing The battery compartment is accessible. ▷ Interference from radio transmissions through mobile devices in close proximity to remote control. ▷ Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo‐ bile devices in the vehicle. A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐...

  • Page 40: Profile Management

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Profile management If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐ trol, the assigned personal profile will be acti‐ Opening profiles vated. All settings stored in the profile are auto‐ matically applied. Regardless of the remote control in use a differ‐ If several drivers use their own remote control, ent profile may be activated.
  • Page 41 CONTROLS Opening and closing Display profile list during start This can be helpful for securing and retrieving personal settings, before delivering the vehicle The profile list can be displayed during each to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐ start to select the desired profile.

  • Page 42: Courtesy Lights

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Panic mode The alarm system, refer to page 43, is dis‐ armed. You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation. Convenient opening Press button on the remote control for Press and hold this button on the re‐ at least 3 seconds.
  • Page 43 CONTROLS Opening and closing Without remote control ▷ Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects. ▷ Interference of the radio connection from From the outside mobile phones or other electronic devices Locking from the outside in direct proximity. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside Do not transport the remote control together with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐...

  • Page 44: Locking And Unlocking

    CONTROLS Opening and closing From the inside Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Locking and unlocking Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐ mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.◀...
  • Page 45 CONTROLS Opening and closing Closing Unlocking Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate On the driver's or front passenger's door han‐ can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐ dle, press the button, arrow. gate. This corresponds to pressing the remote control button: Comfort Access Locking...
  • Page 46 CONTROLS Opening and closing ▷ Interference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity. Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices. In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control or using the integrated key, refer to page 39.

  • Page 47: Alarm System

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Tailgate Alarm system Depending on optional features and country version, this setting is not offered in some The concept cases. When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm system responds to: "Settings" ▷ Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate. "Doors/key"...

  • Page 48: Interior Motion Sensor

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Interior motion sensor To reel off the alarm: press any button. The windows and glass sunroof must be closed Indicator lamp on the interior rearview for the system to function properly. mirror Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐...

  • Page 49: Power Windows

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Closing Power windows Keep the closing path clear Note Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, Take the remote control with you injuries may result.◀ Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., cannot Pull switch up.
  • Page 50 CONTROLS Opening and closing At a glance Pull the switch past the resistance point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The window closes without jam protection. On 5-door models: safety switch The safety switch in the driver's door can be used to prevent children, e.g., from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear.
  • Page 51 After a power failure, it can happen that the ance point and release it twice. glass sunroof can only be raised. The system must be initialized in this case. MINI recom‐ The glass sunroof is closed. mends having this work performed by your Pressing the reel again stops the motion.

  • Page 52: Adjusting

    CONTROLS Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle features and op‐ would eliminate the protection normally pro‐ vided by the belt.◀ tions Keep the movement area unobstructed This chapter describes all standard, country- When changing the seat position, keep specific and optional features offered with the the seat's area of movement unobstructed;...

  • Page 53: Lumbar Support

    CONTROLS Adjusting After releasing the lever, move the seat forward or back slightly making sure it engages prop‐ erly. Height Turn the wheel in order to increase or decrease the curvature. Thigh support Pull the lever up or press it down as often as needed to reach the desired height.

  • Page 54: Safety Belts

    CONTROLS Adjusting Fold down seat back If the journey is continued within approx. 15 minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐ Pull lever up to the stop. ically with the temperature selected last. When Green mode, refer to page 162, is acti‐ vated, the heater output is reduced.

  • Page 55: Front Head Restraints

    CONTROLS Adjusting Hints Unbuckling the belt Hold the belt firmly. One person per safety belt Press the red button in the belt buckle. Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or Guide the belt back into its roll-up mecha‐ small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀...

  • Page 56: Rear Head Restraints

    CONTROLS Adjusting Height Before transporting passengers Adjust the head restraint so that its center is Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐ approximately at ear level. porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐ tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐ Distance able.◀...

  • Page 57: Exterior Mirrors

    CONTROLS Adjusting Mirrors in the rear; otherwise, there is increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.◀ Exterior mirrors General information The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver's side mirror. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐ ror setting is stored for the profile currently in use.

  • Page 58: Automatic Dimming Feature

    CONTROLS Adjusting Adjusting electrically Fold in the mirror in a car wash Before washing the car in an automatic The setting corresponds to the direction car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or in which the button is pressed. with the button;...

  • Page 59: Steering Wheel

    CONTROLS Adjusting Turn knob Steering wheel Note Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀ Adjusting Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by the interior mirror. Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature The concept...

  • Page 60: Transporting Children Safely

    CONTROLS Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...

  • Page 61: Deactivating Airbags

    CONTROLS Transporting children safely there is an increased risk of injury because of move the passenger seat carefully forward until unexpected movement of the seat backrest.◀ the best possible belt guide position is reached. In order to faciliate the installation of a back- Child seat security facing child restraint system in the rear: move the front passenger's seat as far up as...
  • Page 62 CONTROLS Transporting children safely Mounting points and CRS weight of 65 lb when the child is re‐ strained by the internal harnesses. The respective symbol shows the an‐ Properly engage the lower LATCH an‐ chor for the upper retaining strap. Seats chors with an upper Top Tether are marked with this symbol.
  • Page 63 CONTROLS Transporting children safely No persons on the back seat when there This locks various functions so that they cannot is a child restraint system with an upper be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer retaining strap on the front passenger seat. to page 46.

  • Page 64: Driving

    CONTROLS Driving Driving Vehicle features and op‐ To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary tions electronic systems/power consumers. This chapter describes all standard, country- Ignition off specific and optional features offered with the Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop but‐...

  • Page 65: Manual Transmission

    CONTROLS Driving ▷ After approx. 8 minutes. posing a risk of overheating and damage to the catalytic converter.◀ ▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central locking system. Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while ▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged the vehicle remains stationary.

  • Page 66: Automatic Operation

    CONTROLS Driving hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it is avail‐ direction of the curb.◀ able when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h. Before driving into a car wash Engine stop So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐...

  • Page 67: Functional Limitations

    CONTROLS Driving Functional limitations Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time. The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations: The engine can only be started via the Start/ Stop button. ▷ External temperature too low. ▷...

  • Page 68: Parking Brake

    CONTROLS Driving ▷ LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is The indicator lamp lights up red. The deactivated. parking brake is set. The engine is started during an automatic Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian engine stop. models The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button.

  • Page 69: Headlight Flasher

    CONTROLS Driving High beams, headlight flasher Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher Turn signal Using turn signals ▷ High beams, arrow 1. ▷ Headlight flasher, arrow 2. Washer/wiper system Press the lever beyond the resistance point. Switching the wipers on/off and brief To switch off manually, press the lever to the wipe resistance point.
  • Page 70 CONTROLS Driving Switching on Interval mode or rain sensor The concept Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is preset. The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐ shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐...

  • Page 71: Washer Fluid

    CONTROLS Driving Washing the windshield Cleaning rear window In interval mode: turn the switch further, ar‐ row 2. The switch automatically returns to its interval position when released. In idle position: turn switch downward, arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to its idle posi‐ tion when released.
  • Page 72 CONTROLS Driving Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐ Recommended minimum fill quantity: 0.2 US tainer. gal/1 liter. United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual Manual transmission states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratios limits that apply.
  • Page 73 CONTROLS Driving Kickdown Sport program and manual mode M/S Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving Activating the sport program performance. Step on the accelerator pedal be‐ yond the resistance point at the full throttle po‐ sition. Engaging a selector lever position Press on the brake pedal until you start driving To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you...
  • Page 74 CONTROLS Driving The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ ▷ Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle. strument cluster, followed by the currently se‐ ▷ With the respective transmission version, lected gear. the lowest possible gear can be selected by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.

  • Page 75: The Concept

    CONTROLS Driving Before unlocking the transmission lock man‐ An experienced driver may be able to achieve ually, engage the parking brake forcefully to better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode, re‐ prevent the vehicle from rolling away. fer to page 111. Loosen the sleeve of the selector lever.

  • Page 76: Displays

    CONTROLS Displays Displays Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...

  • Page 77: Check Control

    CONTROLS Displays Electronic displays Driver assistance systems On-board computer  81 Messages, e.g. Check Control Selector lever position display  68 Time  77 Gear shift indicator  79 External temperature  77 Driving Dynamics Control  113 Selection lists  81 Status Total miles/trip odometer  77 Indicator/warning lights Check Control General information The concept The indicator and warning lights can light up in The Check Control system monitors functions in a variety of combinations and colors.
  • Page 78 CONTROLS Displays Orange lights be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat. Active Cruise Control Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly. The number bars shows the selected distance from the vehicle driving ahead. Airbag system For more information, see Camera- based cruise control, ACC, refer to page 115.
  • Page 79 CONTROLS Displays DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated Steering system or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated Steering system in some cases defec‐ Dynamic Stability Control DSC is tive. switched off or Dynamic Traction Con‐ Have the steering system checked by trol DTC is switched on.
  • Page 80 CONTROLS Displays Symbols High-beam Assistant Within the supplementary text, the following High-beam Assistant is switched on. functions can be selected independent of the High beams are activated and off auto‐ check control message. matically as a function of the traffic sit‐ ▷...

  • Page 81: Resetting The Trip Odometer

    CONTROLS Displays Displaying stored Check Control Resetting the trip odometer messages Press the knob. On the Control Display: ▷ The odometer is displayed when the ignition is switched "Vehicle info" off. "Vehicle status" ▷ When the ignition is switched "Check Control" on, the trip odometer is re‐...

  • Page 82: Service Requirements

    CONTROLS Displays Range Service requirements Display The concept After the ignition is turned on the instrument With a low remaining range: cluster briefly displays available driving distance ▷ A Check Control message is or time to the next scheduled maintenance. displayed briefly.

  • Page 83: Gear Shift Indicator

    CONTROLS Displays Steptronic transmission: Displaying On the Control Display: "Vehicle info" Example Description "Vehicle status" Fuel efficient gear is set. "Service required" "§ Vehicle inspection" Shift into fuel efficient gear. "Date:" Adjust the settings. Confirm. The entered date is stored. Speed limit detection Gear shift indicator The concept...
  • Page 84 CONTROLS Displays The system assists the driver and does not re‐ With navigation system: speed place the human eye.◀ limit detection is not available. At a glance Camera Without navigation system: speed limit detection switched on but no speed limit or cancel‐ lation is detected.
  • Page 85 CONTROLS Displays Selection lists in the in‐ On-board computer strument cluster Calling up information on the info display The concept With the buttons on the steering wheel and the display in the instrument cluster the following can be displayed or operated: ▷...

  • Page 86: Average Fuel Consumption

    CONTROLS Displays ▷ Speed. temperature has been attained, the indicator is in the center position. If the engine oil or coolant, thus the engine, be‐ Adjusting the info display come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐ You can select what information from the com‐ played.
  • Page 87 CONTROLS Displays Display on the Control Display Vehicle state Display the computer or trip computer on the The following vehicle and surrounding area Control Display. data are automatically checked and evaluated in succession: On the Control Display: ▷ Range. "Vehicle info" ▷...
  • Page 88 CONTROLS Displays Turn the controller until the desired limit is Turn the controller until the desired hours displayed. are displayed. Press the controller. Press the controller. The speed limit is stored. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐ nutes are displayed. Activating/deactivating the limit Press the controller.

  • Page 89: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS Displays Language Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness settings may not be clearly visible. Setting the language To set the language on the Control Display: LED ring on the central "Settings" instrument cluster "Language/Units" "Language:" The concept Select the desired language.

  • Page 90: Head-Up Display

    CONTROLS Displays Hints ▷ Arrow 3: warning field. Do not move the moving parts manually Switching on/off LED ring Do not move the moving parts manually, "Settings" and keep the area of movement of these parts "Center Instrument" clear; otherwise, the system is damaged.◀...
  • Page 91 CONTROLS Displays On the Control Display: "Settings" "Head-Up Display" "Brightness" Turn the controller. When the low beams are activated, the bright‐ ness of the Head-up Display can be additionally influenced using the instrument lighting, refer Press button. to page 93. Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.
  • Page 92 CONTROLS Displays Overview, buttons tal times can be measured using the stop watch. The display elements of the Chrono package mainly support a sporty driving style, e,g, on racetracks. Overview ▷ MODE button, arrow 1. ▷ START/STOP button, arrow 2. ▷...
  • Page 93 CONTROLS Displays watch, e.g., LAP 1 with the measured time. The stop watch continues running in the background. If needed, press button, arrow 3, again to measure a further lap time. Calling up lap times Press button, arrow 1, repeatedly until LAP 1 is shown on the display.

  • Page 94: Lights

    CONTROLS Lights Lights Vehicle features and op‐ Parking lights, corner‐ tions ing lights and roadside parking lights This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the General information series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 95: Daytime Running Lights

    CONTROLS Lights Switching on Automatic headlight With the ignition switched off, press the lever control either up or down past the resistance point for approx. 2 seconds. Position of switch : the low beams are acti‐ vated and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in Switch off twilight or if there is precipitation.
  • Page 96 CONTROLS Lights Activating Cornering lamp Position of switch : going around corners, the cornering lamp also lights the interior area of the curve. Below a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h when the flasher is switched on and the steering angle is detected, there is automatic activation.

  • Page 97: Instrument Lighting

    CONTROLS Lights Rear fog lights The High-beam Assistant can be switched off when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐ The low beams or front fog lights must be vate the High-beam Assistant, press the button switched on. on the turn signal lever. Press button.

  • Page 98: Reading Lights

    CONTROLS Lights Overview Changing color Push the switch forward or back: manual color change. Push and hold the switch forward or back: automatic color change. Push the switch again to end color changes. Setting the brightness The brightness of the ambient light can be ad‐ Interior lights justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument Reading lamp...

  • Page 99: Safety

    CONTROLS Safety Safety Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
  • Page 100 CONTROLS Safety Knee airbag ▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐ bag cover panels, do not cover them or The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal modify them in any way. impact. ▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐ Protective action nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
  • Page 101 CONTROLS Safety In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐ ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or tem checked immediately. other items to the front passenger seat un‐ less they are specifically recommended by In case of a malfunction have airbag system your vehicle's manufacturer.

  • Page 102: Tire Pressure Monitor

    CONTROLS Safety Tire Pressure Monitor After installing a child seat, make sure that the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger air‐ bags lights up. This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front-seat passen‐ The concept ger airbags are not activated. The system monitors tire inflation pressure in Strength of the driver's and front-seat the four mounted tires.
  • Page 103 CONTROLS Safety Status control display After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a short period, the set tire inflation pressures are Tire and system status are indicated by the accepted as reference values. The resetting color of the tires and a text message on the process is completed automatically while driv‐...
  • Page 104 CONTROLS Safety Do this by checking the air pressure in all A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differently, four tires. e.g., it has reduced lane stability during brak‐ ing, a longer braking distance and different The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility Sys‐ self-steering properties.
  • Page 105 CONTROLS Safety ▷ Carry out a reset of the system after a tire pressure label, you should determine the change. proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been System limits equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys‐ tem (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure The system does not function properly if a reset telltale when one or more of your tires is signifi‐...
  • Page 106 CONTROLS Safety FTM Flat Tire Monitor "Perform reset" Start the engine - do not drive off. The concept Start the initialization with "Perform reset". The system does not measure the actual infla‐ Drive away. tion pressure in the tires. The initialization is completed while driving, It detects a tire inflation pressure loss by com‐...
  • Page 107 CONTROLS Safety ▷ When the system has not been initialized. Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure: ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road surface. The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv‐ ▷...
  • Page 108 CONTROLS Safety At a glance The intelligent safety systems can hel prevent an imminent collision. Button in the vehicle ▷ Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐ ing function, refer to page 105. ▷ Pedestrian warning with city braking func‐ tion, refer to page Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substitute...
  • Page 109 CONTROLS Safety Hints Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐ Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substitute ing function for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation. The concept Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐ The ystem can help prevent accidents.
  • Page 110 CONTROLS Safety Camera Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via the onboard monitor. "Settings" "Frontal Coll. Warning" Activate the desired warning time on the Control Display. The selected warning time is stored for the pro‐ file currently in use. The camera is found near the interior rearview Warning with braking function mirror.
  • Page 111 CONTROLS Safety Acute warnings can also be triggered without ▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐ previous prewarning. fall. ▷ In tight curves. Braking intervention ▷ If the camera viewing field or the front The warning prompts the driver himself/herself windshield are dirty or covered.
  • Page 112 CONTROLS Safety Under those circumstances it reacts to people Be alert who are within the detection range of the sys‐ Due to system limitations, warnings may tem. be not issued at all, or may be issued late or im‐ properly. Therefore, always be alert and ready Detection range to intervene;...
  • Page 113 CONTROLS Safety Switching on/off is sufficiently quick and sufficiently hard step‐ ping on the brake pedal. The system can assist Switching on automatically with some braking intervention if there is risk of a collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus The system is automatically active after every come to a complete stop.

  • Page 114: Brake Force Display

    CONTROLS Safety ▷ If the driving stability control systems are deactivated, e.g. DSC OFF. ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐ gine, via the Start/Stop knob. ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ ately after vehicle shipment. ▷...

  • Page 115: Driving Stability Control Systems

    CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and op‐ DSC Dynamic Stability tions Control This chapter describes all standard, country- The concept specific and optional features offered with the DSC prevents traction loss in the power wheels series.
  • Page 116 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems The DSC system is switched off. ▷ When freeing vehicle from deep snow or driving off from loose grounds. ▷ When driving with snow chains. Activating DSC Press button. Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator Traction Control lamp go out.
  • Page 117 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems MID/GREEN Configuring GREEN Balanced tuning of the shock absorbers for Via the Driving Dynamics Control more comfort. Activate GREEN. SPORT "Configure GREEN" Consistently sporty tuning of the shock absorb‐ Configure the program. ers for greater driving agility. This configuration is retrieved when GREEN is activated.

  • Page 118: Drive-Off Assistant

    CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Drive-off assistant Configure the program. SPORT can also be configured before it is acti‐ This system supports driving off on inclines. The vated: parking brake is not required. "Settings" Hold the vehicle in place with the foot "Driving mode"...

  • Page 119: Driving Comfort

    CONTROLS Driving comfort Driving comfort General information Vehicle features and op‐ The system is functional at speeds beginning at tions approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. This chapter describes all standard, country- Depending on the set drive mode, refer to specific and optional features offered with the page 113, the features of the cruise control can series.
  • Page 120 CONTROLS Driving comfort At a glance Switching on/off and interrupting cruise control Buttons on the steering wheel Switching on Press button Function Press button on the steering wheel. Cruise control on/off, interrupt, re‐ fer to page Display in the instrument cluster lights Store/maintain speed, refer to page Display in the instrument cluster lights...

  • Page 121: While Driving

    CONTROLS Driving comfort ▷ The detection range of the camera is im‐ If active, the displayed speed is stored and the paired, e.g., by soiling, heavy precipitation vehicle reaches the stored speed when the or glare effects from the sun. road is clear.
  • Page 122 CONTROLS Driving comfort Brief status display lected distance is briefly displayed in the info display. Selected desired speed. In the following cases, the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again: If --- appears briefly on the display for Check ▷...
  • Page 123 CONTROLS Driving comfort pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator Comply with the legal speed limit and safety pedal. distance in every situation when using the sys‐ tem. The vehicle symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: Detection range You are requested to intervene by brak‐...

  • Page 124: Swerving Vehicles

    CONTROLS Driving comfort Swerving vehicles In tight curves the system offers only restricted detection where a vehicle ahead of you might be detected late or not at all. A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected until it is completely within the same lane as your vehicle.

  • Page 125: Cruise Control

    CONTROLS Driving comfort Cruise control Press button Function Increasing, maintaining or storing The concept the speed The system is functional at speeds beginning at Reducing, maintaining or storing approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. the speed It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel.

  • Page 126: Indicator Lamp

    CONTROLS Driving comfort ▷ Selector lever position N is set. The maximum speed that can be set de‐ pends on the vehicle. ▷ DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated or DSC is deactivated. ▷ button: pressing it to the resist‐ ance point and holding it there accelerates ▷...
  • Page 127 CONTROLS Driving comfort At a glance PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol Button in the vehicle The concept PDC supports you when parking. Slowly ap‐ proaching an object behind or, with the appro‐ priate equipment, also in front of your vehicle is signaled by: ▷...
  • Page 128 CONTROLS Driving comfort Switching on/off manually A display appears as soon as Park Distance Control (PDC) is activated. Press button. The range of the sensors is represented in col‐ ors: red, green and yellow. ▷ On: the LED lights up. When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐...

  • Page 129: Rearview Camera

    CONTROLS Driving comfort False warnings Rearview camera PDC may issue a warning under the following conditions even though there is no obstacle The concept within the detection range: The rearview camera provides assistance in ▷ In heavy rain. parking and maneuvering backwards. The area behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐...
  • Page 130 CONTROLS Driving comfort Clean the camera lens, refer to page 217. Lanes and turning radius are indicated. ▷ Obstacle marking Switching on/off "Obstacle marking" Spatially-shaped markings are displayed. Switching on automatically With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐ Pathway lines tion P R.

  • Page 131: Display Settings

    CONTROLS Driving comfort Obstacle marking Display settings Brightness With the rearview camera switched on: Select the symbol. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller. Contrast With the rearview camera switched on: ▷ Obstacle markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera.
  • Page 132 CONTROLS Driving comfort This system assists the driver in parking parallel Curbs to the road. The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐ Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on cle over or onto curb if need be. both sides of the vehicle. Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐...
  • Page 133 CONTROLS Driving comfort At a glance Parking assistant is activated automatically. Button in the vehicle Switching on with reverse gear Shift into reverse. The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display. To activate: "Parking Assistant" Switch off The system can be deactivated as follows: ▷...
  • Page 134 CONTROLS Driving comfort Interrupting automatically is active, suitable parking spaces are high‐ lighted. The system is interrupted automatically in the ▷ The parking procedure is ac‐ following situations: tive. Steering control has ▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if been taken over by system.
  • Page 135 CONTROLS Driving comfort Limits of ultrasonic measurement Ultrasonic measuring might not function under the following circumstances: ▷ For small children and animals. ▷ For persons with certain clothing, e.g. coats. ▷ With external interference of the ultra‐ sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud machines.

  • Page 136: Climate Control

    CONTROLS Climate control Climate control Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
  • Page 137 CONTROLS Climate control Note Temperature Sufficient ventilation Turn the ring to set the desired temperature. When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐ nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recircu‐ lated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in the interior continuously deteriorates and window Cooling function condensation...

  • Page 138: Rear Window Defroster

    CONTROLS Climate control Switching the system on/off Sufficient ventilation When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ Switch off tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐ nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recircu‐ Turn wheel for air quantity to the lated-air mode;...

  • Page 139: Automatic Climate Control

    CONTROLS Climate control Automatic climate control Temperature, left 10 Cooling function Display 11 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ lated-air mode Air flow, AUTO intensity 12 Rear window defroster AUTO program 13 Windshield defroster Air distribution, manual 14 Defrosts windows and removes condensa‐ Display tion Temperature, right...

  • Page 140: Maximum Cooling

    CONTROLS Climate control by increasing the cooling or heating output, Turn the ring to set the desired and then keeps it constant. intensity. Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐ perature settings. The automatic climate con‐ trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the The selected intensity is displayed on the auto‐...
  • Page 141 CONTROLS Climate control Depending on the weather, the windshield may The rear window defroster switches off auto‐ fog up briefly when the engine is started. matically after a certain period of time. The cooling function is switched on automati‐ When Green mode, refer to page 162, is acti‐ cally with the AUTO program.
  • Page 142 CONTROLS Climate control Switching on/off directly Ventilation On the Control Display: "Settings" "Climate" "Activate comf. ventilation" The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes if the system is switched on. Preselecting the reel-on time On the Control Display: ▷ Turn knob for continuous opening and clos‐...

  • Page 143: Interior Equipment

    CONTROLS Interior equipment Interior equipment Compatibility Vehicle features and op‐ tions If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ ing or in the instructions of the system This chapter describes all standard, country- to be controlled, the system is generally specific and optional features offered with the compatible with the Universal Integrated Re‐...
  • Page 144 CONTROLS Interior equipment Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐ and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐ tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 peat for approximately 20 seconds. to 8 cm away from the buttons of the inte‐ For systems with an alternating-code system, rior rearview mirror.

  • Page 145: Digital Compass

    CONTROLS Interior equipment Digital compass button on the interior rearview mirror has been programmed. The system can then be controlled by the button on the interior Overview rearview mirror. If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds, change the distance and re‐ peat the step.
  • Page 146 CONTROLS Interior equipment World map with magnetic zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for ap‐ Make sure that there are no large metallic prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the set objects or overhead power lines near the compass zone appears in the mirror.

  • Page 147: Sun Visor

    CONTROLS Interior equipment Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐ Switch off the ignition and take the remote mately 10 seconds. control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children cannot use the lighter and burn themselves.◀ Sun visor Replace the cover after use Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after Glare shield use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter...

  • Page 148: Cargo Area

    CONTROLS Interior equipment nition switched on. The total load of all sockets ▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts. lights to the USB interface. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable ▷...
  • Page 149 CONTROLS Interior equipment Pull the cargo cover out of the brackets on stability of the child seat can be affected, and the left and right. there is an increased risk of injury because of unexpected movement of the seat backrest.◀ Using the middle safety belt If the middle safety belt in the rear is used, the larger side of the backrest must be...
  • Page 150 CONTROLS Interior equipment Fold up the backrest and press it into the latch. Make sure that the safety belt is not pinched. Adjusting the backrest tilt Do not install any child restraint systems When the backrests are set at steeper po‐ sition, do not install any child restraint systems on the backrest;...

  • Page 151: Storage Compartments

    CONTROLS Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle features and op‐ ▷ Storage compartment in the center arm‐ rest. tions ▷ Compartments in the doors. This chapter describes all standard, country- ▷ Pockets on the backrests of the front seats. specific and optional features offered with the series.

  • Page 152: Storage Compartment

    CONTROLS Storage compartments Opening Storage compartment above the glove com‐ partment Note Immediately close the storage compart‐ ment Close the storage compartment immediately after use while driving; otherwise, injury may Press button, arrow 1, and open center arm occur during accidents.◀...

  • Page 153: Clothes Hooks

    CONTROLS Storage compartments Front No heavy objects Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐ neuvers.◀ The clothes hooks are located above the side windows in the rear. Storage space under In the center console.
  • Page 154 CONTROLS Storage compartments Removing the cargo floor panel Folded up position The variable cargo floor panel may not be used as a partition net to separate the trunk and the vehicle interior. ▷ Only use the variable cargo floor in the folded-up position when the backrests are folded up and locked.
  • Page 155 CONTROLS Storage compartments ▷ On 5-door models: Maximum load in this position: 441 lbs/200 kg. ▷ Space for objects remains between the fixed and variable trunk floor. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...
  • Page 156 DRIVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 157: Driving Tips

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 158: Things To Remember When Driving

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Tires Vehicle features and op‐ Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐ tions ing circumstances when tires are brand-new; they achieve their full traction potential after a This chapter describes all standard, country- break-in time.

  • Page 159: Driving Through Water

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving ▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof. loss of contact between the tires and the road surface, ultimately undermining your ability to ▷ Greatly increase the air flow from the vents. steer and brake the vehicle. ▷...

  • Page 160: Driving In Wet Conditions

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Driving in wet conditions Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐ When roads are wet or in heavy rain, press sponse - generally that cannot be corrected. brake pedal ever so gently every few miles.

  • Page 161: Loading

    DRIVING TIPS Loading Loading Vehicle features and op‐ Determining the load tions limit This chapter describes all standard, country- Locate the following statement on your ve‐ specific and optional features offered with the hicle’s placard: series. It also describes features that are not ▷...

  • Page 162: Securing Cargo

    DRIVING TIPS Loading Load Securing cargo On 3-door models Lashing eyes in the cargo area Without storage compartment package: to se‐ On 5-door models cure the cargo there are two lashing eyes, ar‐ row 1, in the cargo area. With storage compartment package: to secure the cargo there are six lashing eyes, arrows 1 and 2, in the cargo area.

  • Page 163: Rear Luggage Rack

    DRIVING TIPS Loading Securing Securing Follow the installation instructions of the roof COOPER/COOPER D/ONE/ONE D rack. Loading Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting and opening the glass sunroof. Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response.
  • Page 164 DRIVING TIPS Loading ▷ Backup lamp: 42 watts in total. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 165: Saving Fuel

    DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle features and op‐ Close the windows and tions glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country- Driving with the glass sunroof and windows specific and optional features offered with the open results in increased air resistance and series.

  • Page 166: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 168 - Ii/15

    Have the maintenance carried out by your erator and let the vehicle roll. service center. The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. Please also note the MINI Maintenance System, refer to page 195. Switch off the engine during longer stops GREEN mode Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,...

  • Page 167: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 168 - Ii/15

    DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel The Coasting driving condition is enabled under "GREEN Mode" certain conditions. Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐ "Settings" matically decoupled from the transmission in "Driving mode" selector lever position D. The vehicle continues traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel "Configure GREEN"...

  • Page 168: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 168 - Ii/15

    DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Display in the instrument cluster GREEN tip driving instruction GREEN bonus range An adjusted driving style helps you extend your driving range. This may be displayed as the bo‐ nus range in the instrument clus‐ ter. The bonus range is shown in the range display.

  • Page 169: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 168 - Ii/15

    DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector Symbol Measure lever position D remains engaged. Manual transmission: follow shifting This driving condition is referred to as coasting. instructions. As soon as the brake or accelerator pedal is de‐ Manual transmission: engage neutral pressed, the engine is automatically coupled to for engine stop.

  • Page 170: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 168 - Ii/15

    MINI and a table of values that rates the driving style in various cat‐ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 171: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 168 - Ii/15

    DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel egories. The bonus range achieved by driving style that minimizes fuel consumption is dis‐ played below the table of values. The fish and the movements of the water in the glass symbolize the efficiency of the driving style.

  • Page 172: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 168 - Ii/15

    MOVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 173: Mobility

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 174: Refueling

    MOBILITY Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and op‐ Turn the tank lid counterclockwise. tions This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 175 MOBILITY Refueling Remove the cover. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol, arrow. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time. Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank;...

  • Page 176: Fuel

    Gasoline Minimum fuel grade For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐ be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content. mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per‐ Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐...
  • Page 177 MOBILITY Fuel mental conditions such as high ambient tem‐ perature and high altitude, may occur. If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐ ommend switching to a high quality gasoline brand and a higher octane grade — AKI num‐ ber — for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful en‐ gine deposits, it is highly recommended to pur‐...

  • Page 178: Wheels And Tires

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and op‐ relate to cold tires or tires with the ambient temperature. tions Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more This chapter describes all standard, country- than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has specific and optional features offered with the been parked for at least 2 hours.
  • Page 179 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure values up to To identify the correct tire inflation pressure, 100 mph/160 km/h please note the following: ▷ Tire sizes of your vehicle. On 3-door models: COOPER ▷ Maximum permitted driving speed. Tire size Pressure specifications in Tire inflation pressures up to 100 mph/ bar/PSI...
  • Page 180 MOBILITY Wheels and tires On 3-door models: COOPER S On 3-door models: JOHN COOPER WORKS Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Specifications in bar/PSI with cold Specifications in tires bar/PSI with cold tires 195/55 R 16 87 H M 2.4 / 35 2.4 / 35 +S RSC...
  • Page 181 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure values over Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI 100 mph/160 km/h 205/45 R 17 88 V M 2.5 / 36 2.4 / 35 On 3-door models: COOPER +S XL A/S RSC 205/45 R 17 88 V M Tire size Pressure specifications in +S XL RSC...

  • Page 182: Tire Identification Marks

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires On 3-door models: JOHN COOPER On 5-door models: COOPER WORKS Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Specifications in Specifications in bar/PSI with cold bar/PSI with cold tires tires 175/65 R 15 84 H M 2.8 / 41 2.6 / 38 185/50 R 17 86 H...

  • Page 183: Tire Identification Number

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires 45: aspect ratio in % All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these R: radial tire code grades. 17: rim diameter in inches 84: load rating, not for ZR tires Treadwear F: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires The treadwear grade is a comparative rating...

  • Page 184: Tire Damage

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Minimum tread depth laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐ quired by law. Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es‐ tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐ tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

  • Page 185: Changing Wheels And Tires

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires In case of tire damage Following tire damage, have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle If there are indications of tire damage, re‐ as soon as possible. duce your speed immediately and have the rims and tires checked right away;...
  • Page 186 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Storage Retreaded tires Possibly substantial variations in the de‐ Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with sign and age of the tire casing structures can as little exposure to light as possible. limit service life and have a negative impact on Always protect tires against all contact with oil, road safety.◀...

  • Page 187: Repairing A Flat Tire

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Repairing a flat tire ▷ If possible, do not remove foreign bodies that have penetrated the tire. Safety measures in case of a breakdown ▷ Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant Park the vehicle as far away as possible container and apply it to the steering from passing traffic and on solid ground.
  • Page 188 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Compressor Take the connection hose completely out of the compressor housing. Do not kink the hose. On/off reel Holder for bottle Attach the connection hose to the connec‐ Reduce inflation pressure tor of the sealant container, ensuring that it Inflation pressure dial engages audibly.

  • Page 189: Distributing The Sealant

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Screw the connection hose onto the tire Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐ valve of the defective wheel. nutes Do not allow the compressor to run longer than 10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat and may be damaged.◀...

  • Page 190: Snow Chains

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires To correct the tire inflation pressure Continuing the trip Stop at a suitable location. Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Screw the connection hose onto the tire valve stem. Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 102.
  • Page 191 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h when using snow chains. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 192: Engine Compartment

    MOBILITY Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
  • Page 193 MOBILITY Engine compartment Never reach into the engine compart‐ ment Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐ jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀ Fold down wiper arm Before opening the hood, ensure that the wiper arms are against the windshield, or this may result in damage.◀...

  • Page 194: Engine Oil

    MOBILITY Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle features and op‐ Electronic oil measure‐ tions ment This chapter describes all standard, country- Status display specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not The concept necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to The engine oil level is monitored electronically the selected options or country versions.

  • Page 195: Adding Engine Oil

    MOBILITY Engine oil Adding engine oil Too much engine oil Have the vehicle checked immediately; otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to engine General information damage.◀ Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐ cle before engine oil is added. Detailed measurement Oil filler neck The concept...

  • Page 196: Engine Oil Change

    Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01 BMW Longlife-01 FE Further information regarding the oil specifica‐ tions and viscosities of MINI engine oils can be inquired with the service center. Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐...

  • Page 197: Coolant

    MOBILITY Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and op‐ Turn the coolant reservoir lid counterclock‐ wise to unscrew and open it. tions This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 198 MOBILITY Coolant Close cap. Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐ nated as soon as possible. Disposal Comply with the relevant environmen‐ tal protection regulations when dispos‐ ing of coolant and coolant additives. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 199: Maintenance

    If this occurs, have a service center update the MINI maintenance system time-dependent maintenance procedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if needed, chang‐ The maintenance system indicates required...
  • Page 200 MOBILITY Maintenance Socket for OBD Onboard components, in particular the catalytic con‐ verter. Diagnosis Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for onboard diagnostics may only be used by the service center or a work‐ shop that operates in accordance with the specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with correspondingly trained personnel and other authorized persons.

  • Page 201: Replacing Components

    MOBILITY Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and op‐ Folding down wipers before opening the hood tions Before opening the hood, ensure that the wiper arms with the wiper blades are against the This chapter describes all standard, country- windshield to prevent damage.◀...
  • Page 202 MOBILITY Replacing components Replace the rear wiper blade Working on the lighting system Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly. When working on the lighting system, you should always reel off the lights affected to Turn the wiper blade all the way back. prevent short circuits.
  • Page 203 MOBILITY Replacing components Front lights, bulb replacement Bug light Overview Halogen headlights Parking lights Daytime running lights Fog lights Low beams/high beams LED bug light Turn signal LED headlights Parking lights Fog lights Daytime running lights LED low beams/LED high beams Low beams/high beams Follow the general instructions on lights and Turn signal...

  • Page 204: Turn Signal

    MOBILITY Replacing components Bulbs: H4 With white turn signal lights: PWY24W Open the hood, refer to page 189. Turn the steering wheel. Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow, and Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow 1, and remove. remove. Pull off the connector. Unscrew the inner lid counterclockwise, and remove it.

  • Page 205: Running Lights

    MOBILITY Replacing components LED parking lights/LED fog lights ▷ Turn the bulb holder of the fog lamp counterclockwise, arrow 3, and re‐ Follow the general instructions on lights and move. bulbs, refer to page 198. The lights feature LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.
  • Page 206 MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle with two rear fog lights Brake light Reversing lights Side tail lights Follow the general instructions on lights and bulbs, refer to page 198. Bulbs: P21W Open the tailgate, refer to page 40. Remove left or right cover. Side tail lights Rear fog lights License plate lamp...
  • Page 207 MOBILITY Replacing components ▷ Arrow 3: reversing light The wire is long enough to guide the socket down and through between any heat shield that may be installed and the bumper. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make sure that the bulb holder engages in all fas‐...

  • Page 208: Changing Wheels

    MOBILITY Replacing components The wire is long enough to guide the socket ▷ With white lens: WY5W diadem down and through between any heat shield Pull the turn signal housing at the top out that may be installed and the bumper. of the catch, then unhook it at the bottom.
  • Page 209 MOBILITY Replacing components Jacking points for the vehicle jack Use the vehicle jack only for changing wheels Use the vehicle jack only for changing wheels. Do not attempt to use it to jack up a different type of vehicle or cargo of any kind; otherwise, this could cause material damage and personal injury.◀...

  • Page 210: Jacking Up The Vehicle

    Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on and screw in at least two bolts. Prepare wheel change If original MINI light alloy wheels are not Follow the Safety instructions, refer to mounted, any accompanying lug bolts also page 205.

  • Page 211: Charging The Battery

    MOBILITY Replacing components The defective wheel cannot be stored in the systems or functions may not be fully availa‐ emergency wheel bracket because of its ble.◀ size. After a battery replacement, have the battery Check tire inflation pressure at the next op‐ registered on the vehicle by your service center portunity and correct as needed.
  • Page 212 MOBILITY Replacing components ▷ Date: update. ▷ Navigation system: wait for the operability of the navigation. Disposing of old batteries Have old batteries disposed of by your service center or bring them to a recy‐ cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage.

  • Page 213: Breakdown Assistance

    MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and op‐ Warning triangle tions This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 214 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Preparation Bodywork contact between vehicles Make sure that there is no contact be‐ tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐ wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀ Check whether the battery of the other ve‐ hicle has a voltage of 12 volts.

  • Page 215: Tow-Starting And Towing

    MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Tow truck Let both engines run for several minutes. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order. Check the battery and recharge if needed. Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
  • Page 216 The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ cause damage.◀ ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the MINI. It is located under the Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...
  • Page 217 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance cargo floor panel, next to the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 197. Tow fitting, information on use ▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in. ▷ Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads only.

  • Page 218: Care

    MOBILITY Care Care Vehicle features and op‐ Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with high-pressure washers tions When using high-pressure washers, do not spray the sensors and camera lenses on the This chapter describes all standard, country- outside of the vehicle for long periods and specific and optional features offered with the maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀...

  • Page 219: Vehicle Care

    Car care products Steptronic transmission: MINI recommends using cleaning and care Drive into the car wash. products from MINI, since these have been Engage selector lever position N. tested and approved. Press the Start/Stop button to reel off the Car care and cleaning products engine.
  • Page 220 MOBILITY Care Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any sili‐ grease will gradually break down the protective con-containing car care products in order to layer of the leather surface. avoid damage or noises. Suitable care products are available from the Fine wood parts service center.
  • Page 221 MOBILITY Care Carpets and floor mats For stubborn soiling on the projection lens of the Head-up Display, dampen the microfiber No objects in the area around the pedals cloth with alcohol. Extending projection lens, Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other refer to page 86.
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  • Page 223: Reference

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 224: Technical Data

    The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, MINI 3-door Width with mirrors inches/mm 76.1/1,932 Width without mirrors inches/mm 68.0/1,727...
  • Page 225 36.2/11.02 Weights The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles the slash apply to vehicles with Steptronic with manual transmission; the values following transmission. MINI Cooper, 3-door Approved gross vehicle weight 3,565 1,617 Load 790/725 358/329 Approved front axle load...
  • Page 226 1,995/2,065 905/937 Approved rear axle load 1,880/1,860 853/844 Approved roof load capacity Cargo area capacity cu ft 13.1–40.7 278–941 MINI Cooper S, 3-door Approved gross vehicle weight 3,620/3,650 1,642/1,656 Load 775/770 352/349 Approved front axle load 2,025/2,060 919/934 Approved rear axle load...
  • Page 227 2,085/2,125 946/964 Approved rear axle load 1,880 Approved roof load capacity Cargo area capacity cu ft 13.1–40.7 278–941 MINI John Cooper Works, 3-door Approved gross vehicle weight 3,720/3,765 1,687/1,708 Load Approved front axle load 2,065/2,105 937/955 Approved rear axle load...
  • Page 228 REFERENCE Technical data Capacities MINI Fuel tank, approx. Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works US gal/liters 11.6/44 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 168 - II/15...

  • Page 229: Appendix

    REFERENCE Appendix Appendix Current engine speed Warning field, speed Any updates to the Owner's Handbook for Ve‐ Shift point indicator hicle are listed here. The concept Shift point indicator in the Head-up Display in‐ Additional information on the description of dicates the optimum shifting point.
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  • Page 234: Everything From A To Z

    REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Alternating-code hand-held transmitter ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ Alternative oil types Backrest curvature, refer to Antifreeze, washer fluid Lumbar support ACC, Active Cruise Control Antilock Brake System, Band-aids, refer to First aid Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control Anti-slip control, refer to...
  • Page 235 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Camera-based cruise control, Children, seating position Configuring driving pro‐ Children, transporting gram Camera lenses, care safely Confirmation signal Camera, rearview cam‐ Child restraint fixing sys‐ Control Display Control Display, settings Can holder, refer to Cu‐ Child restraint fixing system Controller pholder...
  • Page 236 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Dimmable exterior mirrors Dynamic Stability Control Engine start, refer to Starting Dimmable interior rearview the engine mirror Dynamic Traction Control Engine stop Direction indicator, refer to Engine temperature, dis‐ Turn signals play Display, electronic, instrument Entering a car wash cluster Equipment, interior...
  • Page 237 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Floor mats, care GREEN mode, bonus Horn Fogged up windows range Hot exhaust system Folding back rear seat back‐ GREEN mode driving style HUD Head-up Display rests analysis Hydroplaning Fold-out position, windshield GREEN mode indicator wipers GREEN - program, driving dy‐...
  • Page 238 Load Manual operation, rearview sion Loading camera Jump-starting Lock, door Manual transmission Locking/unlocking via door Manufacturer of the MINI lock Marking on approved Locking/unlocking with re‐ tires Key/remote control mote control Marking, run-flat tires Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Locking, automatic...
  • Page 239 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z MINI Connected, refer to Office, refer to Integrated Passenger side mirror, tilting Integrated Owner's Manual Owner's Manual downward MINI maintenance sys‐ Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ Oil, adding MINIMALISM Analyser Oil additives PDC Park Distance Con‐...
  • Page 240 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Recirculated-air filter Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ Recirculated-air nostics mode 133, Safe braking Spare fuse Recommended fuel Safety belt reminder for driv‐ Spare tire, refer to Emergency grade er's seat and front passenger wheel Recommended tire seat Specified engine oil types brands...
  • Page 241 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ Tone, refer to Integrated Updates made after the edito‐ Owner's Manual rial deadline Switch-on times, parked-car Tools Upholstery care ventilation Total vehicle weight USB interface Switch, refer to Cockpit Touchpad Symbols Tow fitting Symbols in the status field...
  • Page 242 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Welcome lights Wheels, changing Wheels, everything on wheels and tires Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor Window defroster, rear 134, Windows, powered Windshield de‐ froster 134, Windshield washer fluid Windshield washer nozzles Windshield washer system Windshield wiper Windshield wipers, fold-out...
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