Page 1 Contents OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 3 Owner's Handbook for the Vehicle. Get started now. We wish you driving fun and inspiration with your MINI The MINI team of BMW AG Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
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 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 5 Addendum ADDENDUM TO OWNER'S MANUAL We wanted to provide you with some updates that any such parts and/or accessories are and clarifications with respect to the printed appropriate for use on your vehicle. MINI Owner's Manual. These updates and clari- At page 7, under the warranty section's dis- fications will supersede the materials contained cussion of homologation, where it states...
Page 6 Addendum At page 162, under “Bluetooth Hands-Free and are recommended by the manufacturer System,” the heading that reads “Approved of your vehicle. mobile phones” should read “Recommen- Information about recommended snow ded mobile phones.” chains is available from a service center. At page 176, under the heading “Pressure At page 190, under the heading “Hood,”...
Page 7 Addendum After a battery replacement, the manufactu- rer of your vehicle recommends that you have the battery registered on your vehicle by a service center to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available, and that any “check control” messages of these comfort functions are no longer displayed.
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 238. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Notes Engine oil Coolant AT A GLANCE Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components Radio Breakdown assistance...
Page 10: Notes
Notes Notes Using this Owner's Vehicle features and op‐ Manual tions The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ This Owner's Manual describes all models and ular topic is by using the index. all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de‐...
Page 11 MINI The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayerische safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its Motoren Werke Aktionengesellschaft, BMW AG. operation, or its occupants. Genuine MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other products approved...
Page 12 Notes chemicals known to the State of California to Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ ures: ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐ ▷ MINI Maintenance system lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐ ▷...
Page 13: Vehicle Identification Number
Notes cluding the manufacturer, using special diag‐ tions and no personal data, e.g., name, gender, nostic tools. You can obtain further information age, and crash location, are recorded. there if you need it. After an error is corrected, However, other parties, such as law enforce‐ the information in the fault memory is deleted ment, could combine the EDR data with the or overwritten on a continuous basis.
Page 14 Notes America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or MINI of North America, LLC.
Page 15 Notes Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 16 WATCH ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 17: At A Glance
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 18: 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‐ Steering column stalk, right rupt 98 Windshield wipers 52 Cruise control on/off, inter‐ rupt 104 Rain sensor 53 Store speed 98, 104 Cleaning windows 54 Resume speed 100, 105 Rear window wiper 54 speed 100, 104 Cleaning rear window 54 Reduce distance 104 Steering wheel buttons, right Increase distance 98 Telephone 162...
Page 20: All Around The Center Console
AT A GLANCE Cockpit All around the center console Hazard warning system 211 Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off 50 Intelligent Safety 86 Auto Start/Stop function 49 Radio 149 Steptronic transmission selector lever 55 Glove compartment 127 Manual transmission selector lever 55 Climate control 112 Parking brake 51 PDC Park Distance Control 106 Driving Dynamics...
Page 21 AT A GLANCE Cockpit All around the roofliner Emergency Request Ambient light 77 Indicator lamp, front-seat passen‐ Glass sunroof 32 airbag 80 Reading lights 77 Interior lights 76 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 22: Radio
AT A GLANCE Radio Radio 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 23 AT A GLANCE Radio Functions Symbol Meaning Audio functions and vehicle functions can be Playback via USB audio interface. operated, adjusted and displayed on the radio. Microphone muted ▷ Radio. Tone output muted ▷ Multimedia. ▷ Telephone. Telephone ▷ Vehicle settings. ▷...
Page 24 HANDLE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 25: Controls
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 26: 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 27 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 28 CONTROLS Opening and closing Unlocking If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐ trol, the assigned personal profile will be acti‐ Press button on the remote control. vated. All settings stored in the profile are auto‐ matically applied. ▷ The vehicle is unlocked.
Page 29: Courtesy Lights
CONTROLS Opening and closing Switching on interior lights and Provide edge protection courtesy lights Sharp objects or those with edges can hit the rear window while driving and damage the Press button on the remote control heat conductors of the rear window. Provide with the vehicle locked.
Page 30: Locking And Unlocking
CONTROLS Opening and closing Alarm system This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is conditions: locked with the integrated key. ▷ This device may not cause harmful interfer‐...
Page 31 CONTROLS Opening and closing Opening from the inside Tailgate With the vehicle is stationary, press the Hints button in the driver's footwell. Keep the closing path clear Closing Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀...
Page 32 CONTROLS Opening and closing Convenient closing ▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx. 2 seconds. Monitor closing ▷ The engine can only be started if the re‐ Monitor closing to ensure that no one be‐ mote control is in the vehicle.
Page 33 CONTROLS Opening and closing Tailgate ▷ Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment Depending on optional features and country with high transmit power. version, this setting is not offered in some ▷ Shielding of the remote control due to cases.
Page 34: Alarm System
CONTROLS Opening and closing Panic mode Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, locking by one. You can trigger the alarm system if you find ▷ "Acoustic warning" yourself in a dangerous situation. Unlocking is signaled by one honk of Press button on the remote control for the horn.
Page 35: Power Windows
CONTROLS Opening and closing Power windows The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed. Note Take the remote control with you Interior motion sensor Take the remote control with you when The windows and glass sunroof must be closed leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., cannot for the system to function properly.
Page 36 CONTROLS Opening and closing Closing Pull the switch past the resistance point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it Keep the closing path clear there. Monitor closing and make sure that the The window closes without jam protection. closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀...
Page 37 CONTROLS Opening and closing At a glance Comfort position If the glass sunroof stops before it is completely opened, it is in the Comfort position. In this po‐ sition the wind noises in the interior are the least. If desired, continue the movement by pressing the reel.
Page 38 CONTROLS Opening and closing Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐ tection Despite the pinch protection system, check that the glass sunroof's closing path is clear; other‐ wise, the closing action may not be interrupted in certain extreme situations, such as when thin objects are present.◀...
Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 142, is acti‐ vated, the heater output is reduced.
Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49 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 50 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 32.
Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: Manual Transmission
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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57 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 58: 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 59 Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ Shifting tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐ Shifting into 5th or 6th gear trate or the equivalent.◀ When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push Adding washer fluid the gearshift lever to the right;...
Page 60 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 61 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 62: 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 94. Loosen the sleeve of the selector lever.
Page 63: 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 64: Check Control
CONTROLS Displays Electronic displays Driver assistance systems On-board computer 67 Messages, e.g. Check Control Selector lever position display 55 Time 64 Gear shift indicator 65 External temperature 64 Driving Dynamics Control 96 Selection lists 67 Status Total miles/trip odometer 64 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 65 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 98.
Page 66 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 67 CONTROLS Displays Hiding Check Control messages High-beam Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on. High beams are activated and off auto‐ matically as a function of the traffic sit‐ uation. For additional information, refer to High-beam Assistant, refer to page 75. Cruise control Press the onboard computer button on the turn The system is switched on.
Page 68: Fuel Gauge
CONTROLS Displays Fuel gauge Ice on roads Even at temperatures above Vehicle tilt position may cause +37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy. the display to vary. Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and The arrow beside the fuel pump shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk symbol shows which side of the of an accident.◀...
Page 69: Gear Shift Indicator
CONTROLS Displays Displaying the cruising range Symbols Symbols Description Press button. No service is currently required. "Settings" "Instrument cluster display" "Range" The deadline for scheduled maintenance or a legally man‐ dated inspection is approach‐ Current fuel consump‐ ing. tion The service deadline has al‐ ready passed.
Page 70 CONTROLS Displays Manual transmission: displaying Personal judgment The system cannot serve as a substitute Example Description for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic Fuel efficient gear is set. situation. The system assists the driver and does not re‐ place the human eye.◀...
Page 71 CONTROLS Displays Speed limit detection It also displays programs of the Driving Dynam‐ ics Control. The last speed limit detected. Without a navigation system the Display traffic signals are grayed out af‐ ter curves or longer stretches of roadway. Without navigation system: speed limit detection switched on but no speed limit or cancel‐...
Page 72: Info Display
CONTROLS Displays Calling up information in the radio Adjusting the info display Information is also shown on the radio display. You can select what information from the com‐ puter is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster. Press button.
Page 73 CONTROLS Displays If the engine oil or coolant, thus the engine, be‐ "Speed" come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐ "Select current speed" played. The current vehicle speed is stored as the Check the coolant level, refer to page 195. limit.
Page 74: Instrument Cluster
CONTROLS Displays Switching on/off LED ring LED ring on the central instrument cluster Press button. "Settings" The concept "Center Instrument" The LED ring displays light animations to repre‐ "Center Instrument" sent specific functions. Adjusting the LED ring Basic displays Basic functions, for example the tachometer, Press button.
Page 75 CONTROLS Displays Overview ▷ MODE button, arrow 1. ▷ START/STOP button, arrow 2. ▷ RESET/LAP buttons, arrow 3. Displaying the measured times The times measured using the stop watch are shown in minutes and seconds on the display. For times greater than 60 minutes, the num‐ bers of hours and the minutes with seconds are alternatively displayed.
Page 76 CONTROLS Displays Press button, arrow 2, to call up the individ‐ ual lap times. Deleting lap times Press button, arrow 1, repeatedly until LAP 1 is shown on the display. Press button, arrow 3, to delete all stored lap times. Displaying the time The time is copied from the instrument cluster.
Page 77: 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 78: Daytime Running Lights
CONTROLS Lights Switching on "Lighting" With the ignition switched off, press the lever "Pathway lighting:" either up or down past the resistance point for Set length of time. approx. 2 seconds. Settings are stored for the profile currently in use. Switch off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in the opposite direction.
Page 79 CONTROLS Lights Set via radio. manually reel off the high beams in situations where required to avoid a safety risk.◀ Press button. Activating "Settings" "Lighting" "Daytime running lamps" Settings are stored for the profile currently in use. Cornering lamp Position of switch : going around corners, The High-beam Assistant can be activated the cornering lamp also lights the interior area...
Page 80: Instrument Lighting
CONTROLS Lights Rear fog lights ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. The low beams or front fog lights must be The High-beam Assistant can be switched off switched on. when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐ vate the High-beam Assistant, press the button Press button.
Page 81: Reading Lights
CONTROLS Lights Overview Setting the brightness Via the thumb wheel you may adjust the brightness of the ambient light for the instru‐ ment lighting or radio. Set via radio. Press button. "Settings" "Lighting" "Brightness" Interior lights Set the desired brightness. Reading lamp Ambient light Switching the interior lights on and off...
Page 82: 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 83 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 84 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 85: 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 86 CONTROLS Safety they may vary depending on driving style or Do not continue driving without run-flat weather conditions. tires Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not Carry out reset equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving Reset the system after each adjustment of the may result in serious accidents.◀...
Page 87 CONTROLS Safety Required inflation pressure check Check the air pressure in all four tires at the message next opportunity. If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is A Check Control message is displayed in the fol‐ shown to be correct, it is possible that the lowing situations Tire Pressure Monitor did not perform a re‐...
Page 88: The Concept
CONTROLS Safety ▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re‐ indicator is illuminated, the system may not be set the system again. able to detect or signal low tire pressure as in‐ tended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a va‐ ▷...
Page 89 CONTROLS Safety Initialization When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐ bility Control is switched on if needed. When initializing the once set inflation tire pres‐ sures serve as reference values in order to de‐ System limits tect a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐ firming the inflation pressures.
Page 90 CONTROLS Safety Run-flat tires Your car handles differently when you lose tire inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is re‐ Maximum speed duced when braking, braking distances are lon‐ ger and the self-steering properties will You may continue driving with a damaged tire change.◀...
Page 91 CONTROLS Safety Be alert Press button again: Due to system limitations, warnings may ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are be not issued at all, or may be issued late or im‐ activated. properly. Therefore, always be alert and ready ▷ The LED lights up green.
Page 92 CONTROLS Safety Detection range At a glance Button in the vehicle It responds to objects if they are detected by the system. Intelligent Safety button Hints Personal responsibility Camera The system does not serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation.
Page 93 CONTROLS Safety Prewarning ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective to their individual settings. This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the Adjust as needed. Individual settings are stored impending danger of a collision or the distance for the profile currently in use.
Page 94 CONTROLS Safety Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐ The system issues a warning in the city driving sued late. speed area if there is imminent danger of a col‐ lision with pedestrians and includes a braking E.
Page 95 CONTROLS Safety Hints Camera Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation. Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐ cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐ dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀...
Page 96: Brake Force Display
CONTROLS Safety Warning with braking function ▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such because of the viewing angle or contour. Display ▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range. If a collision with a person detected in this way ▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the 32 in/80 cm.
Page 97 CONTROLS Safety ▷ During heavy brake application, the flash‐ ers light up in addition. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 98: 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 99 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 100 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. Via radio Driving Dynamics Con‐...
Page 101: Drive-Off Assistant
CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Select "Driving mode". Driving off without delay Configure the program. After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐ ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant Set via radio. will not hold the vehicle in place for more than approx.
Page 102: 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 96, the features of the cruise control can series.
Page 103 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 104: 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 105 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 106 CONTROLS Driving comfort Detection range pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal. The vehicle symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: You are requested to intervene by brak‐ ing or make an evasive maneuver. The system has been interrupted or dis‐ tance control is temporarily suppressed because the accelerator pedal is being The detection lidacity of the system and the au‐...
Page 107 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 108: 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 109: 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 110 CONTROLS Driving comfort At a glance PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol Button in the vehicle The concept PDC supports you when parking. When you slowly approach an object with the rear of your car or with your front - depending on optional features - a signal tone is sounded: General information Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure...
Page 111 CONTROLS Driving comfort Switching on/off manually ▷ With external interference of the ultra‐ sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud Press button. machines. ▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged ▷ On: the LED lights up. or out of position. ▷...
Page 112: Parking Assistant
CONTROLS Driving comfort Hints The malfunction is signaled by a continuous tone alternating between the front and rear Personal responsibility speakers. As soon as the malfunction due Even an active system does not relieve to other ultrasound sources is no longer the driver from personal responsibility while present, the system is again fully functional.
Page 113 CONTROLS Driving comfort Ultrasound sensors ▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐ cles: 5 ft/1.5 m. Suitable parking space ▷ Gaps behind an object that has a min. length of 5 ft/1.5 m. ▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum length of approx.
Page 114 CONTROLS Driving comfort ▷ Press button. The end of the parking procedure is indi‐ cated on the display. ▷ Switch off the ignition. Adjust the parking position yourself if needed. Indicator of the radio display Interrupting manually System status The parking assistant can be interrupted at any ▷...
Page 115 CONTROLS Driving comfort Functional limitations Malfunction The system may not be fully functional in the A Check Control message is displayed. following situations: The parking assistant failed. Have the system ▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel checked. roads. ▷...
Page 116: 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 117 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: 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 121 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 142, is acti‐ cally with the AUTO program.
Page 122 CONTROLS Climate control Ventilation ▷ Turn knob for continuous opening and clos‐ ing of the vents. ▷ Swivel the vents to alter the direction of the vent flow, arrow. Adjusting the ventilation ▷ Ventilation for cooling: Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's interior is too hot.
Page 123: 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 124 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 125: 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 126 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 127: 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 128: Cargo Area
CONTROLS Interior equipment nition switched on. The total load of all sockets ▷ Do not connect any USB hard drives or USB must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts. hubs. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable ▷ Do not use the USB interface for recharging connectors.
Page 129 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 130 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 131: 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 132: 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 133: 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 134 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 135 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 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 136 DRIVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 137: Driving Tips
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 138: 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 139: 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 140: 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 141: 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 142: 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 143: 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 144 DRIVING TIPS Loading ▷ Backup lamp: 42 watts in total. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 145: 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 146 DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐ If the engine is switched off and then restarted cle driving ahead of you. rather than leaving the engine running con‐ stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are re‐ Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel duced.
Page 147 DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel The Coasting driving condition is enabled under Displays a reminder when the set GREEN mode certain conditions. speed is exceeded. Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐ GREEN climate control matically decoupled from the transmission in selector lever position D.
Page 148: Driving Style
DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Driving style GREEN tip symbols An additional symbol and text instructions are A bar display in the instrument displayed. cluster indicates your current driving efficiency. Symbol Measure Mark in the left area, arrow 1: For efficient driving back off the ac‐ display for energy recovered by celerator or delay accelerating to al‐...
Page 149 DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Deactivating the system manually The function is available in a certain speed range. The function can be deactivated via the radio, A proactively driving style helps the driver to e.g., to use the braking effect of the engine use the function as often as possible and sup‐...
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Page 151 AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 152: Entertainment 148 Tone
ENTERTAINMENT Tone Tone Vehicle features and op‐ Volume tions General information This chapter describes all standard, country- ▷ "Speed volume": speed-dependent volume specific and optional features offered with the control. series. It also describes features that are not ▷ "PDC": volume of the PDC signal compared necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 153: Radio
ENTERTAINMENT Radio Radio Vehicle features and op‐ Programmable memory buttons tions "Media": open the menu "Radio": open the menu This chapter describes all standard, country- Changing the station specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 154 ENTERTAINMENT Radio Selecting a station Press the right button. "Radio" Select the memory location. "FM" or "AM" The stations can also be stored on the Favorites buttons, refer to page 152. Select a station. Renaming a station Selecting a station manually When storing a station with RDS signal, the RDS "Radio"...
Page 155 ENTERTAINMENT Radio Switching on/off ruptions of the audible signal lasting several seconds. This depends on the reception. It is recommended to switch on RDS "Radio" Displaying additional information "FM" Some stations broadcast additional information on the current track, such as the name of the Press button.
Page 156: Satellite Radio
ENTERTAINMENT Radio Programmable memory buttons Satellite radio The first eight locations in the station list corre‐ spond to the assignment of the Favorites keys. General information To store the station: The channels are offered in predefined pack‐ ages. The packages must be subscribed by Select a station.
Page 157 ENTERTAINMENT Radio The phone number and an electronic serial "Set area:" number, ESN, are displayed. Select region. Select the displayed phone number to un‐ The region is stored in the remote control cur‐ subscribe from the channel. rently in use. The serial number, ESN, is needed to un‐...
Page 158: Multimedia
ENTERTAINMENT Multimedia Multimedia AUX-IN port External devices At a glance At a glance For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3 play‐ ers. Sound is played back on the vehicle loud‐ speakers. Recommendation: use medium tone and vol‐ ume settings on the audio device. The sound relies on the quality of the audio files.
Page 159 ENTERTAINMENT Multimedia USB device connection Adjusting the volume "Media" "AUX" "Volume" Set the desired volume. USB audio interface At a glance It is possible to connect external devices. Set The USB port is located at the front of the cen‐ via radio.
Page 160 ENTERTAINMENT Multimedia ▷ Via the directory structure in the audio de‐ Fast forward/reverse vice. Press and hold this button. The current track is fast forwarded/ Current playback rewound with increasing speed. List of tracks that is currently being played. E. g. the list of tracks that was found in the track Playback information search or a playlist.
Page 161 ENTERTAINMENT Multimedia Apple iPod/iPhone port Select the playback list. Select the track at which the playback is to begin. Categories "Media" "USB device" Select the category. ▷ "Genres" ▷ "Artists" The USB port is located at the front of the cen‐ ter console.
Page 162 ENTERTAINMENT Multimedia Press and hold this button. The current track is fast forwarded/rewound with increasing speed. Random playback The tracks of the current playback are played back in random order. Switching random playback on/off "Media" "USB device" Press button. "Random" Online Edition for Part no.
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Page 164 CONNECT ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 165: Communication
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 166: Bluetooth Hands-Free System
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Bluetooth hands-free system Vehicle features and op‐ Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐ nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐ tions pad, as this may lead to a malfunction. When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle, This chapter describes all standard, country- refer to the operating manual of the mobile specific and optional features offered with the...
Page 167: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 140 - Ii/15
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system ▷ The ignition is switched on. The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display. Select this. ▷ Bluetooth connection on the vehicle and on the mobile phone activated. Enter the same passkey on the mobile phone and on the display ▷...
Page 168: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 140 - Ii/15
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐ If all points in this list have been checked and nected. the required function is still not available, con‐ tact the hotline or the service center. ▷ Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and on the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth.
Page 169: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 140 - Ii/15
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Rejecting a call The first call is put on hold. Switching between two calls, hold call About the radio "Reject" You can switch between two calls. Select line with symbol in order to switch Via the instrument cluster between the conversations.
Page 170: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 140 - Ii/15
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Favorites Phone book Up to 12 phone numbers can be stored in the General information Favorites. Only the occupied places of the Fa‐ vorites list are displayed. The telephone accesses the contacts stored in the mobile phone. All contacts for which a tele‐ Storing Favorites phone number is entered are displayed.
Page 171: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 140 - Ii/15
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Add phone numbers to Favorites Press the key again to establish the Mark the entry from the list. connection. Press button and "Add to Received calls favorites". The list of the 20 last received or missed calls of the cell phone are displayed.
Page 172: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 140 - Ii/15
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system From the hands-free system to the mobile phone Calls that are made on the hands-free system can in some cases be continued on the mobile phone; this depends on the mobile phone. Follow the instructions on the mobile phone display;...
Page 173: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 140 - Ii/15
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 174: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 140 - Ii/15
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Page 175: Mobility
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 176: 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 177 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 178: Fuel
MOBILITY Fuel Fuel Vehicle features and op‐ Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 25 %, i. e. E10 or E25, may be used for refuel‐ tions ing. Ethanol should satisfy the following quality This chapter describes all standard, country- standards: specific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 179 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 180: 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 181 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 182 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 183 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 184: 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 185: 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 186: 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 187: 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 188 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 189: 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 190 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 191: 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 192: 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 84.
Page 193 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 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 194: 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 195 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 196: 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 197: Adding Engine Oil
MOBILITY Engine oil Adding engine oil Take care not to add too much engine oil. Too much engine oil General information Have the vehicle checked immediately; Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐ otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to engine cle before engine oil is added.
Page 198: Engine Oil Change
You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐ ing oil rating standards: 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.
Page 199: 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 200 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 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 201: Maintenance
MOBILITY Maintenance Maintenance For service data Vehicle features and op‐ Information on the required maintenance is tions continuously stored in the remote control. Your service center will read out this data and sug‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- gest the right array of service procedures for specific and optional features offered with the your vehicle.
Page 202 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 203: 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 204 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 205 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 206: Turn Signal
MOBILITY Replacing components Bulbs: H4 With white turn signal lights: PWY24W Open the hood, refer to page 191. 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 207: 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 200. The lights feature LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.
Page 208 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 200. Bulbs: P21W Open the tailgate, refer to page 27. Remove left or right cover. Side tail lights Rear fog lights License plate lamp...
Page 209 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 210: 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 211 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 212: Jacking Up The Vehicle
MOBILITY Replacing components Unlock the locking hexagon of the emer‐ jacking point with the entire surface on the gency wheel well using the hexagon at‐ ground. tached to retaining plate. Insert the vehicle jack head in the rectan‐ Lower the emergency wheel with the wheel gular recess of the jacking point for crank‐...
Page 213: 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 214 MOBILITY Replacing components ▷ Date: update. 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. Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport.
Page 215: 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 216 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 217: 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 218 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance ▷ When the engine is stopped, there is no ▷ Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐ power assist. Consequently, more force pending on local regulations. needs to be applied when braking and ▷ If the electrical system has failed, clearly steering.
Page 219 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance cargo floor panel, next to the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 199. 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 220: 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 221: Vehicle Care
MOBILITY Care Vehicle care Switch the engine off. Switch on the ignition. 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.
Page 222 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 223 MOBILITY Care Carpets and floor mats Long-term When the vehicle is shut down for longer than No objects in the area around the pedals three months, special measures must be taken. Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other Additional information is available from the objects out of the pedal area;...
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Page 225: Reference
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 226: Technical Data
REFERENCE Technical data Technical data 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 227 REFERENCE Technical data MINI 5-door Width with mirrors inches/mm 76.1/1,932 Width without mirrors inches/mm 68.0/1,727 Height inches/mm 56.1/1,425 Length Cooper inches/mm 157.4/3,998 Cooper S inches/mm 158.0/4,013 Wheelbase inches/mm 101.1/2,567 Smallest turning radius diam. ft/m 36.2/11.02 Weights The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles the slash apply to vehicles with Steptronic with manual transmission;...
Page 228 REFERENCE Technical data MINI Cooper, 5-door Approved gross vehicle weight 3,795 1,721 Load 885/820 401/372 Approved front axle load 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...
Page 229 REFERENCE Technical data MINI Cooper S, 5-door Approved gross vehicle weight 3,860/3,900 1,751/1,769 Load Approved front axle load 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...
Page 230 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 2 961 140 - II/15...
Page 231: 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 235: License Texts And Certifications
REFERENCE License Texts and Certifications License Texts and Certifications Bluetooth sentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Brazil Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Alpine, dass sich das Gerät RADIO UKL in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übri‐ gen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Page 236 REFERENCE License Texts and Certifications Italiano Slovensko Con la presente Alpine dichiara che questo Alpine izjavlja, da je ta RADIO UKL v skladu z RADIO UKL è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Page 237: Tire Pressure Monitoring
REFERENCE License Texts and Certifications Taiwan should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from per‐ son’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’ex‐ position aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé...
Page 238 REFERENCE License Texts and Certifications South Korea Continental S180052056 KCC-CRM-TAL-S180052056 Hrvatski Ovim, Continental Automotive GmbH, izjavljuje da ovaj tip TPMS zadovoljava bitne zahtjeve i ostale važece odrednice, a sukladno Smjernici Europe 1999/5/EC. Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Čeština Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Continental Automotive GmbH tímto prohla‐...
Page 239 REFERENCE License Texts and Certifications essential requirements and other rele-vant pro‐ met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante visions of Directive 1999/5/EC. bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Español Malti Por medio de la presente Continental Automo‐ Hawnhekk, Continental Automotive GmbH, jid‐ tive GmbH declara que el TPMS cumple con los dikjara li dan TPMS jikkonforma mal-ħtigijiet es‐...
Page 240 REFERENCE License Texts and Certifications Svenska South Africa Härmed intygar Continental Automotive GmbH att denna TPMS står I överens-stämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga rele‐ vanta bestämmelser som fram-går av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska Hér með lýsir Continental Automotive GmbH yfir því...
Page 241 REFERENCE License Texts and Certifications THOR ``AS IS`` AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT‐ ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR‐ POSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDI‐ RECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTI‐...
Page 242: 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, Balance Acceleration Assistant, refer to Band-aids, refer to First aid Launch Control Anti-slip control, refer to...
Page 243 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Checking the oil level elec‐ Condition Based Service tronically California Proposition 65 Children, seating position Confirmation signal Warning Children, transporting Control systems, driving stabil‐ Camera-based cruise control, safely Child restraint fixing sys‐ Convenient opening Camera lenses, care Coolant Can holder, refer to Cu‐...
Page 244 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Direction indicator, refer to Entering a car wash Turn signals Equipment, interior Display, electronic, instrument Electronic displays, instrument Error displays, see Check Con‐ cluster cluster trol Display, engine tempera‐ Electronic oil measure‐ ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ ture ment gram, refer to DSC...
Page 245 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Formats, setting GREEN tip Icy roads, see External tem‐ Front airbags Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ perature warning Front-end collision warning proved Identification marks, tires with City Braking func‐ Ground clearance Identification number, see ve‐ tion hicle identification number Front fog lights...
Page 246 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Interior rearview mirror, man‐ License Texts and Certifica‐ Manual mode, transmis‐ ually dimmable tions sion Internet site Light Manual operation, door Interval display, service re‐ Light-alloy wheels, care lock quirements Light-emitting diodes, Manual operation, exterior Interval mode LEDs mirrors...
Page 247 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Park Distance Control Radio, overview 149, Radio ready state Neck restraints, front, refer to Parked vehicle, condensa‐ Radio, satellite radio Head restraints tion Radio, save stations Neck restraints, rear, refer to Parking aid, refer to PDC Radio, USB audio inter‐...
Page 248 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Roadside parking lights Service and warranty Steptronic Sport transmission, RON recommended fuel Service requirements, Condi‐ see Steptronic transmis‐ grade tion Based Service CBS sion Roofliner Service requirements, dis‐ Steptronic transmission Roof load capacity play Stopping the engine Roof-mounted luggage Settings and information...
Page 249 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Tire damage Unlock button, Steptronic Washing, vehicle Tire identification marks transmission Water on roads Tire inflation pressure Unlocking/locking via door Weights Tire inflation pressure moni‐ lock Welcome lamps during un‐ tor, refer to FTM Unlocking/locking with re‐...
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