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Cooper Congratulations on your new MINI Cooper S This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide John Cooper the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte- Works nance information.
CONTENTS MOBILITY The fastest way to find information on a particu- lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 214. Wheels and tires Under the bonnet Using this Owner's Manual Maintenance Notes Care Reporting safety defects Replacing components Giving and receiving assistance AT A GLANCE...
Owner's Manual for find this in the first chapter. information on a particular part or assembly. Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in the future, remember to hand over this Owner's The individual vehicle Manual to the new owner;...
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.
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Always Open Timer Horn: the entire surface 10 Adjusting the steering wheel Tachometer 11 Releasing the bonnet Instrument lighting Resetting the trip odometer Wiper system Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine Ignition lock Buttons on steering wheel Continuing cruise control Right: Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating...
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Displays Tachometer Display for > with indicator and warning lamps Position of automatic transmission > Display for Computer > > Clock Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven > Outside temperature > Odometer and trip odometer >...
Indicator and warning In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on. lamps Indicator lamps without text messages The concept The following indicator lamps in display area 1 indicate certain functions: High beams/headlamp flasher Fog lamps Rear fog lamp Lamp flashes:...
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MINI: Microphone for voice processing sys- Maximum cooling and for hands-free telephone MINI Convertible: Microphone in the Air flow rate steering column Indicator/warning lamp for front passen- Defrosting windows ger airbags Reading lamps Cooling function Color of ambient lighting Rear window defroster...
The following section provides an Controls Menu overview Control Display MINI joystick The MINI joystick can be used to select menu Navigation items and to adjust settings: > Navigation system > Move in four directions, arrows 5 >...
Via the start menu you can call up the four menu for statutory emissions and vehicle inspec- items of Navigation, Communication, Entertain- tions ment and Setup: move the MINI joystick forward > Check Control or backward or press it. Depending on the selec- tion, the menu last opened is displayed.
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Changing between menu items Press the button. Pressing the button repeatedly opens the Com- munication, Navigation and Entertainment menu items in succession. The screen that was last open is displayed. Displays in menu Each menu is subdivided into fields. White symbol: the field is active. Gray symbol: the field is inactive.
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Setting the time, page 68. Highlighting a menu item: Switching between fields: > > Turn the MINI joystick; the highlight Briefly move the MINI joystick to the left, marker moves right, forward or backward > > Menu items that are displayed in color on...
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Status information Switching control display off/on Press the button. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Select "Display off". Display for: > Entertainment: Radio, CD and external audio source >...
Individual menu items on the Control Display can be spoken as commands. It is not necessary to use the MINI joystick. The voice command system transforms oral commands into control signals for the selected systems and provides support in the form of instructions or questions.
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Commands Opening the start menu {Main menu} Having the possible commands read aloud Example: selecting a track You can have the system read aloud the possible Press the button on the steering wheel. commands related to the selected menu item {Entertainment} on the Control Display.
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Notes For information on voice control of the telephone, refer also to the separate Owner's Manual.< For voice commands, bear in mind the follow- ing: > Pronounce the commands and digits smoothly and at normal volume, avoiding excessive emphases and pauses. The same applies to spelling when entering a destina- tion for navigation.
The concept which remote control is recognized when the car is unlocked, refer to Personal Profile, The functions of your MINI can be set individu- page 26. ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these settings are stored for the remote control cur- In addition, information about service require- rently in use.
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In the MINI Convertible, the windows and the sliding sunroof are opened. In order to open the convertible top of your MINI Convertible: release button and push again until the convertible top is completely open. The side window remains open.
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Hold the key in the position for unlocking or This device complies with part 15 of the FCC locking. Rules. Operation is subject to the following two In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top conditions: closes first, followed by the folding sunroof, and >...
Press the button. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" Opening and closing: and press the MINI joystick. from inside Select "Settings". Select "Vehicle and tires".
The maximum load that may be placed on the open trunk lid is 175 lbs/80 kg.< Manual release with the MINI Convertible In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of also unlock the tailgate manually.
Switching off an alarm > Unlock the car with the remote control. MINI Convertible > Insert the key fully into the ignition lock. The passenger compartment is monitored up to the height of the seat's surface. This way, the anti- >...
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Enginestarting refer to page 28. > Convenient operation Locking > MINI Convertible: Convertible top operation Press button 1. Functional requirements For convenient closing, press and hold button 1. > The vehicle or the tailgate can only be The power windows and the glass sunroof locked when the vehicle detects that the closed.
Before driving a vehicle with automatic MINI Convertible: If a remote control is inside the transmission into a car wash vehicle, windows and convertible top can be opened and closed as soon as the remote is Insert remote control into ignition lock.
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In this case, and possibly injure themselves.< have the system initialized. The manufacturer of your MINI recommends that you have this work done by your MINI Dealer. Windows To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the windows.
Close both windows. MINI: Pinch protection system Close both windows. This function does not apply to the MINI Con- In the event of a system malfunction, please vertible. contact your MINI Dealer. If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly.
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So that you can get the most enjoyment out of normally, the window can be closed manually. your MINI Convertible, here are some helpful Press the switch upward and hold it there. tips: Pinch protection is limited and the window >...
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Do not reach into the moving parts during the While operating the convertible top, pay opening and closing procedure. Keep children close attention to the surrounding traffic, away from the pivoting range of the convertible otherwise an accident may happen. Try to avoid top.
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Opening and closing procedure Use the screwdriver and turn the gold-col- ored screw, see arrow, one and a half turns Do not interrupt and restart the closing in the direction of the arrow. procedure several times one after another, or the convertible top mechanism Releasing the convertible top could be damaged.<...
2 until the convertible top is securely the retaining pin 1 into the opening, pushing locked. against the spring load. Please contact your MINI Dealer to have Push out retaining pin 2 on one side until it the electrical malfunction repaired.<...
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Fold up the upper part of the wind deflector. If a seat is in its rearmost position, do not recline the backrest too far, otherwise the wind deflector could be damaged.< Removing and folding Remove the deflector following the reverse sequence.
Adjustments Sitting safely Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri- risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. bution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con- Adjust the head restraint in such a way junction with the safety belts, the head restraints that its center is at approx.
Backrest On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan- ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor- mally provided by the belt.<...
Fold back the backrest. Head restraints MINI Convertible: Front A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the Pull up as far as it will go. risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Guide the belt into its reel. utes, the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature. MINI Convertible: rear belt guide The temperature is lowered or the heating is Please ensure that the belt guide loop, switched off entirely to save on battery power.
Have this work carried out switched on. only by a MINI Dealer or by a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor- Interior rearview mirror dance with the specifications of the MINI manu-...
In order to ensure that the system functions cor- rectly, keep the photo cells clean, do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield directly in front of the mirror.
Transporting children safely The right place for Child-restraint systems, children installation Do not leave children unattended in the Observe the child-restraint system manu- vehicle, otherwise they could endanger facturer's instructions when selecting, themselves and/or other persons by opening the installing and using child-restraint systems. Other- doors, for example.<...
MINI turer of the system, otherwise the protective function of the seat may be compromised.< Anchor points for LATCH anchors Before installing the child's seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child-restraint fixing system.
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MINI Convertible Direction of travel Head restraint Rollover protection system Tether strap hook Cargo bay floor Anchor Seat backrest Tether strap of the child-restraint system Push the head restraint upward. Unlock backrest and slightly fold forward, see page 107. Guide the tether strap between the head restraint holders.
Driving Ignition lock When you press the start/stop button and depress the clutch if the car has manual transmission or the brake if the car has auto- Inserting the key into the ignition lock matic transmission, the engine starts.< Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate.
Starting the engine Automatic transmission Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with conve- Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed nient access, refer to page 33. spaces; otherwise inhalation of the nox- Depress the brake. ious exhaust gases can lead to unconsciousness Shift the selector lever into position P or N.
Parking brake Reverse gear Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The parking brake is primarily intended to pre- When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it slight resistance has to be overcome. brakes the rear wheels.
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Changing selector lever positions Kick-down > The selector lever can only be moved out of Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum position P if the ignition is switched on or the performance. engine is running: interlock. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full- throttle resistance point.
Fast wiper speed Select "Settings". Select "Vehicle and tires". Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system switches to normal speed when the Select "Lighting". vehicle is stationary. Intermittent wipe or rain sensor* If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is preset.
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The window washer nozzles are heated auto- changes. matically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. MINI: Rear window wiper Press the button to select the desired sensi- tivity. Wait, or press and hold the button until the Rear wipers parked display changes.
Washer fluid Do not use cruise control when driving at constant speed is prevented by adverse Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or Therefore, keep it away from ignition poor road conditions due to, e.g., snow, rain, ice sources, store it only in the closed original con- or loose surfaces.
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Maintaining current speed Display in tachometer* Press button 3. The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed. If, on a downhill grade, the engine braking effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed may be exceeded. On uphill grades vehicle speed may drop if the engine output is insufficient.
Everything under control Odometer, outside Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until the current speed appears temperature display, in the lower display. clock Wait for the speed display to automatically move to the upper display. The outside temperature then appears in the lower display.
> Cruising range > Average fuel consumption MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S > Current fuel consumption Approx. 13.2 US gallons/50 liters. > Average speed >...
If necessary, move the highlight marker to Always Open Timer the uppermost field. Select "Car Data". If driving the MINI Convertible with its soft top down, the driving times are displayed digitally on the tachometer. The following driving times are displayed: >...
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Select "Onboard info". Turn the MINI joystick to select the distance to your destination. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting. The distance is mandated automatically during destination guidance. Trip computer The trip computer is suitable e.g. for a holiday trip.
Settings and information Operating principle Certain settings and information are only avail- Calling up Check Control able when the ignition is switched on, the vehi- Displaying vehicle check cle is at a standstill and the doors are closed. Setting the time Button for: Setting the date >...
Personal Profile on page 26. Press the button. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Select "Settings". Select "Language / Units". Select "Units".
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Front brakes Exit display Rear brakes Next setting or item of information Vehicle check More information on the MINI Maintenance Sys- tem can be found on page 181. Supplementary information Select "Service Info". You can have further information on the scope Select "Service requirements".
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You can have further information displayed on each entry: Select an entry. Select "Set service date". The month is highlighted. Turn the MINI joystick to make the adjust- ment. Exiting the menu Select the arrow. Symbols No service is currently required.
Press and hold the button until the display changes. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the symbol and "SET" are displayed. Turn the MINI joystick until "Time / Date" is selected and press the MINI joystick. Press and hold the button until the display changes.
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MINI joystick. lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis- played. Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and press the MINI joystick. Press and hold the button until the display Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes and changes.
Select "Date". Indicator and warning lamps Select "Set date". Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- Turn the MINI joystick to make the adjust- ious combinations and colors in the indicator ment. areas 1 and 2. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.
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They are marked with the symbol shown here. Other Check Control messages are automatically hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but remain stored. They are marked with the symbol shown here. For most Check Control messages, you can view more information later, e.g. regarding the cause of a malfunction and how to respond, refer to page 72.
Press the button. This opens the start menu. Speed limit Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Enter a speed, and a Check Control message will indicate when you reach this speed. This enables Select "Info sources".
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Select "Change limit:". Select "Interim time". The interim time appears below the ongoing pri- Turn the MINI joystick to set the limit. mary stopwatch count. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting. All of the remaining functions remain available The limit is automatically activated.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate This opens the start menu. objects when they are approached slowly, Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" as is usually the case when parking. Avoid and press the MINI joystick. approaching an object at high speed, otherwise physical circumstances may lead to the system Select "Settings".
DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing traction when you pull away from rest or accel- Your MINI has a number of systems that help to erate. The system also recognizes unstable driv- maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse ing conditions, for example if the rear of the car driving conditions.
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Deactivating DSC > when rocking the vehicle free, driving out of deep snow or on loose surfaces > when driving with snow chains Activating DTC Press the button repeatedly until the DSC indica- tor lamps come on. DSC is deactivated. Stabiliz- ing and propulsion promoting actions are no longer executed.
Sport button* If a tire loses pressure, its rolling circumference changes, and this in turn alters the speed of Pressing the button causes your MINI to respond rotation. This change is detected and is reported even more sportily. as a flat tire.
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Using the button in the turn indicator This opens the start menu. lever Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Start the engine, but do not start driving. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator Select "Settings".
Malfunction Status indicator on the onboard monitor The warning lamps light up in yellow. The tire and system condition is indicated by the A message appears on the Control Dis- color of the tires. play.There is a malfunction in the Flat TPM takes into account the fact that tire pres- Tire Monitor or the system has failed.
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Tire Pressure Monitor and "ACTIVE" are displayed. The Tire Pressure Monitor can be reset using "RESET". Select "Vehicle and tires" and press the MINI joystick. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Select "TPM" and press the MINI joystick.
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Normal tires Select "Yes" and press the MINI joystick. Determine which tire is damaged. If this cannot be determined, contact your MINI Dealer.< Repair the flat tire or change the damaged tire, refer to page 193. Run-Flat Tires* Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/80 km/h.
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Malfunction ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please The small warning lamp flashes in yel- note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper low and then lights up continuously; the tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsi- larger warning lamp comes on in yel- bility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if...
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MINI Dealer dents, certain rollover situations or rear impacts. or a workshop that works according to repair...
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After installing a child's seat, check that the passenger seat unless they are specifically rec- indicator lamp for the front passenger air- ommended by the manufacturer of your MINI. bags comes on. It indicates that the child's Do not place any items under the seat which seat has been detected and that the front could press against the seat from below.
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The warning lamp does not come on when Have the necessary work on the rollover protec- radio readiness or the ignition is switched tion system of your MINI only carried out by an authorized MINI Dealer. > The warning lamp stays lit continuously.
Lamps Parking lamps/low beams Automatic headlamp control* When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend- ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
The daytime running lamps are switched on. High beams/roadside parking lamps Select "Pathway lighting". Turn the MINI joystick to select the corre- sponding duration. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting. Daytime running lamps* The light switch can remain in the lamps off, parking lamps or automatic headlamp control position.
Fog lamps Rear fog lamp Press the respective switch to turn the lamps on/ off. MINI Convertible Increasing brightness Press and hold the button until the desired brightness is reached. Reducing brightness Press the button briefly.
Switching interior lamps on/off manually > Press the switch toward the rear. The color changes in stages, ultimately to blue. Intermediate settings and colors are possible. To switch the interior lamps on/off. Press the switch. To switch off the interior lamps permanently, press the button for about 3 seconds.
Climate Airflow directed toward the windshield and Maximum cooling side windows Air distribution, manual Air to the upper body area Setting the temperature Draft-free ventilation 10 Defrosting windows and removing conden- Air to the footwell sation Air flow rate, manual 11 Manual cooling function Automatic recirculated-air control 12 Rear window defroster...
Automatic climate Convertible Program control If the soft top is open, the Convertible Program is activated.During the Convertible Program, the automatic climate control is optimized for driv- Comfortable interior climate ing with the soft top down. Furthermore, with AUTO program 6 offers the ideal air distribution increasing vehicle speed, the airflow is also and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer increased.
If you switch between different tempera- tection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the ture settings in quick succession, the auto- outside air. Your MINI Dealer replaces this com- matic climate control does not have enough bined filter as a standard part of your scheduled time to achieve the set temperature.<...
As soon as the LED 2 flashes For additional information, please contact your rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2 MINI Dealer or call: 1-800-355-3515. does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec- onds, alter the distance.
The corresponding memory button 1 is now The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter. hand-held transmitter. You can operate the system with the engine Clearing stored programs running or with the ignition switched on.
The map compartments in the MINI Convertible are located next to the rear seats. Nets are located in the passenger footwell and on the backs of the front seat backrests.
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Connecting electrical appliances In your MINI, you can use electrical devices such as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets is available. Avoid damag- ing the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
Things to remember when driving Break-in period Following part replacement The same break-in procedures should be Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to observed if any of the components mentioned each other. Please follow the instructions below above have to be renewed in the course of the in order to achieve the optimal service life and vehicle's operating life.
Braking safely used at all, and in operating conditions where Your MINI is equipped with ABS. If you are in a brake applications are less frequent, there is an situation which requires full braking, it is best to increased tendency for corrosion to form on brake using maximum brake pressure.
Additional information about the wash/wipe system as well as general care instructions for The rear set backrest is split. Both sides can be your MINI start on page 183. folded separately to expand the cargo bay. With convenient access and automatic transmission Insert the key into the ignition lock.
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MINI Convertible: Luggage Push cover into the upper storage areas, see compartment arrows 2 and place down horizontally. Do not place any objects on the luggage To operate the convertible top, move the compartment roll-up cover, as it may luggage compartment cover back to its damage the cover or the convertible top.<...
For example, if the XXX amount equals MINI 1,400 lbs. and there will be four 150 lbs. pas- sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail- able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs: 1,400 lbs.
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MINI: Roof-mounted MINI Convertible luggage rack* A special rack system is available as an option for your MINI. Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you. Comply with the installation instruc- tions supplied with the rack system. Mounting points Securing cargo Remove the cover panel.
Check and, if necessary, correct tire inflation A specially designed rear luggage rack is avail- pressure at least twice a month and before start- able for your MINI/MINI Convertible as optional ing on a long trip. accessory. Please read the in information pro- Low inflation pressure increases rolling resis- vided in the assembly instructions.
Press the button. This opens the start menu. Press the button, arrow, and remove the cover. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Insert the navigation DVD with the labeled side up. Select "Settings". To replace the cover, first insert it on the left...
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Delete letters if necessary: > The system also supports you with the following To delete individual letters: features: Move the MINI joystick to the right to highlight and press the MINI joystick. > If you do not enter a street, the system will guide you to the downtown area of a town >...
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Delete digits if necessary: > To delete digits individually: Entering a street without entering Move the MINI joystick to the right to a town/city highlight and press the MINI joystick. You can also enter a street without specifying >...
Entering a destination by If necessary, enter more letters. The list gradually grows smaller each time voice commands* you enter a new letter. You can enter a desired destination via the voice command system. During the destination input, you can switch between voice entry and entry via the onboard monitor at any time.
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> To enter the town/city by spelling: via the onboard monitor: {Spell} Turn the MINI joystick until the town/city is The town/city can also be selected from the list selected. via the onboard monitor: Turn the MINI joystick until the town/city is Entering the destination as an entire selected.
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MINI joystick in the corresponding direc- map using cross-hairs and then transfer it for tion. destination guidance. The MINI joystick can be moved to the left, right, forward and backward. Select "Navigation". "New destination" is highlighted. Transfer the destination for destination Press the MINI joystick.
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Select the symbol. Destinations are shown on the Control Dis- play. Select a destination and press the MINI joy- Selecting destination stick. using information To have selected destinations, e.g. hotels, sights or hospitals, displayed, called up and transferred for destination guidance.
Transferring destination for destination The symbols are hidden. guidance To show the symbols: Select "Show map icons" and press the MINI joy- Select the desired destination from the des- stick. tination list. Select "Start guidance". To exit from the menu: Select the arrow.
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Select "Address book". Move the highlight marker to the third field from the top. Turn the MINI joystick until "New address" is selected. Select "Address book". Storing destinations in address book You can store approx. 100 destinations in the address book.
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Deleting all destinations from address book Select "Start guidance". Press the button. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Select "Settings". Select "Vehicle / Tires". Select "Delete data". Changing destinations from address book Select "Address book".
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Using home address as destination Select a route criterion for the route: > Select "Home address". "With highways" Highways and major traffic arteries are Select "Start guidance". given priority. Changing the home address > "Avoid highways" Highways are avoided as far as possible. Select "Home address".
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If the "Avoid highways", "Avoid tollroads" or "Avoid ferries" route criteria are selected, route calculation may take consider- ably longer.< Exiting the menu Select the arrow. Word-matching principle The system's word-matching principle makes it easier to enter the names of towns or streets. The system runs ongoing checks, comparing your destination entries with the data stored on the navigation DVD as the basis for instant...
Destination guidance Starting destination Terminating/continuing guidance destination guidance Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer In the arrow or map view to page 16. Select the symbol. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Select "Navigation". Select the destination from the destination list or enter a new destination, page 116.
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If you did not reach the destination before the Starting/stopping destination guid- end of the last journey, the following question ance will appear in the display at the start of the next Arrow to destination as the crow flies journey: Distance to the next change of direction "Continue guidance to destination?".
This opens the start menu. The distances remaining to be traveled within Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" each section of the route are also shown. and press the MINI joystick. Select "Navigation".
Select "Traffic Info settings". A detour can be made around a specified section of the total route length. Turn the MINI joystick to enter the desired number and press the MINI joystick. The route is recalculated. Exiting the menu without changing the route Select "Traffic Info".
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This opens the start menu. other information is displayed.< Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Naviga- Calling up traffic information manually tion" and press the MINI joystick. Select "Traffic Info". During destination guidance...
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Traffic information icons Slow traffic Traffic event displayed with map scales larger than 5 miles/10 km; Traffic backup arrow points in the relevant direc- tion of travel. Stopped traffic There are several traffic events. Switch to a smaller map scale to show more detail.
The last possible detour exit is indicated just before you reach it. The current position of your MINI is displayed. If the navigation system is unable to identify a town or city, your current map coordinates will appear.
What to do if … What to do if … you will see an arrow which indicates the general direction of your planned route. Or > a navigation DVD is inserted, but an instruc- you have left the recommended route and tion to insert the DVD appears on the Control the system requires a few seconds to calcu- Display?
CD player Press the button. This opens the start menu. > CD changer Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Enter- tainment" and press the MINI joystick. Controls The audio sources can be operated using: > Buttons near the CD player >...
11. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use, refer to Personal Profile, page 26. Move the MINI joystick to the left or right to Tone control select "Treble" or "Bass". Turn the MINI joystick until the desired set- You can alter various tone settings, e.g.
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Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default set- ting. Press the button. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" and press the MINI joystick. Select "Settings". Select "Audio". Select "Reset". Select "Yes".
Changing selection criteria This opens the start menu. In addition to the stations currently displayed, Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Enter- you can have stations with another selection cri- tainment" and press the MINI joystick. terion displayed. If necessary, move the highlight marker to You can choose from the following selection cri- the uppermost field.
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Select "Manual". Sampling stations, scan The displayed stations in the current waveband are automatically sampled in succession. Turn the MINI joystick to set a certain fre- Select "FM" or "AM". quency. Select the selection criterion. Press the MINI joystick.
Select "Autostore". Turn the MINI joystick until the desired memory location is selected. The number of the memory location appears beside the name or frequency of the station. The display of the stations with the strongest reception is updated. The frequencies of the sta- tions are displayed.
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Selecting programs of a digital station* Press the MINI joystick. Other menu items are displayed. Some stations broadcast several programs on a single frequency. To select one of these pro- Select "Autostore ". grams: Select "FM" or "AM". The display of the digitally receivable stations is updated.
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer to page 16. Press the button. This opens the start menu. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Enter- tainment" and press the MINI joystick. Select "SAT". Select "ESN". The electronic serial number, ESN, is displayed.
Select "Store". Select the desired category. "Presets" is displayed. The channels of this category are displayed. Turn the MINI joystick to select the memory Select a channel marked with this symbol. location and press the MINI joystick. Press the MINI joystick.
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Changing channels with buttons next to CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction. The system switches to the next enabled chan- nel. Notes When more than 4 seconds go by and no signal is received, a message appears on the Control Display.
Press button This opens the start menu. Starting playback of an inserted CD Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Enter- Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer tainment" and press the MINI joystick. to page 16.
Selecting a track Select a track and press the MINI joystick. Buttons on the CD player Press the button for the desired direction repeatedly until the desired track on the current CD is reached. Playback of the CD starts at the beginning of the track.
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> To scan all tracks in the current directory: Select a track. Select "Scan directory". Press the MINI joystick. > To scan all tracks on the CD: Select Other menu items are displayed. "Scan all". Select "Scan".
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Stop random function Press the MINI joystick. The current track on the CD is repeated. Select "Random". Stop repeating Compressed audio files* Press the MINI joystick again. Select "Repeat". Select the current track. Select the desired menu item: Compressed audio files* >...
The CD is drawn in automatically and is placed in the selected CD compartment. Only insert the CD when the LEDs 1 The MINI CD changer for 6 CDs is installed in the next to the CD slot are flashing, other- dashboard.
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CD compartment. General malfunctions The CD is partially ejected from the CD MINI CD/DVD changers and players have been changer. optimized for performance in vehicles. In some Remove the CD. instances they may be more sensitive to faulty Close the cover after the CDs have been CDs/DVDs than stationary devices would be.
Apple iPod. For additional information, contact your MINI An external audio device or USB device can be Dealer or visit the Internet at www.MINI.com connected to the USB audio interface, for exam- ple: To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud- speaker system, connect the iPod/ /iPhone to >...
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Repeating tracks Playback begins with the first track. When you connect an iPhone via the snap-in Select a current track and press the MINI joy- adapter and an audio device to the Aux-In port, stick. the audio signal from the Aux-In port is played.
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Fast forward/reverse Buttons on the steering wheel or CD player: Press and hold the button for the corre- sponding direction. Notes Do not expose the audio device to extreme environmental conditions, e.g. very high temperatures, refer to the operating instructions of the audio device. Otherwise the audio device may become damaged, which could compromise safety while driving.<...
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S Failure to comply with these recommendations Approx. 13.2 US gallons/50 liters, including the may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<...
MINI. Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you.< Checking pressure For correct identification of the right tire infla-...
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Tire inflation pressures for driving above 100 mph or 160 km/h In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph or 160 km/h, adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres- sures listed on the following pages in the col- umns for traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or 160 km/h.
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MINI Cooper tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph /160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
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MINI Cooper S tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph /160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
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MINI John Cooper Works tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph /160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
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MINI Cooper Convertible tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph /160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
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MINI Cooper S Convertible tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph /160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Tire coding DOT Quality Grades Tread wear Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire Traction AA A B C makes it easier to identify and choose the right Temperature A B C tires. All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition Tire size to these...
To do so, drive carefully to the nearest Tread depth MINI Dealer or tire shop that works according to The tread depth should not drop below 1/8 in/ MINI repair procedures with correspondingly 3 mm, although, for example, European legisla- trained personnel.
Your MINI Dealer will be glad to inform you about the correct wheel and tire combination for your vehicle. The correct combination of wheels and tires is...
Con- that no space-saver spare tire is available in the tact your MINI Dealer for more details. event of a flat. Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you. Only attach snow chains in pairs to the front wheels with the following tires.
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If you are not familiar with the regulations to be observed, have the necessary work on your vehicle carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer.
Important parts of the engine compartment Battery, under the cover Coolant expansion tank Engine oil dipstick Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp and window washer system Engine oil filler neck Engine compartment fuse box Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions.
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Oil change Coolant consists of half water and half additive. Have the oil changed only by a MINI Dealer or a Not all commercially available additives are suit- workshop that has specially trained personnel able for your MINI. Your MINI Dealer knows...
MINI Dealer. costs. Take the time to ensure that these service pro- If and when you come to sell your MINI, a com- cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi- prehensive record of servicing will prove a signif- cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet icant benefit.
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This indicates excessive misfiring or a malfunction in the engine. If this happens, reduce your speed and visit the nearest MINI Dealer as soon as possible. Severe misfiring can quickly lead to serious dam- age of emissions-related components, espe- cially the catalytic converter.
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Do not use high-pressure car washes and care for your vehicle. because drops of water can penetrate MINI Service would be pleased to advise you on around the windows.< cleaning and care products and services for your Before driving into the car wash, check if the sys- MINI.
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Steam jets/high-pressure washers Wiper blades When using steam jets or high-pressure Clean with soapy water and change regularly to washers, ensure that you maintain a suffi- prevent the formation of streaks cient distance to the vehicle and do not exceed a Wax, preservatives and dirt on the win- maximum temperature of 1407/606.
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Rubber seals The leather processed by the manufac- Only treat with water or rubber care products. turer of your MINI is a high-quality natural product. Light variations in the grain is one of Do not use silicon sprays or other silicon- the typical properties of natural leather.<...
Lint on floor mats arises from manufacturing your MINI dealer or a workshop that works and can be removed by repeated vacuuming. according to MINI manufacturer specifications.
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution to vehicle safety. They should, therefore, be handled carefully. The manufacturer of your MINI recommends having your MINI Dealer per- form any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here.
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Have any work on the xenon lamp system, and remove it, arrow 2. including bulb replacement, carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor- dance with the specifications of the MINI manu- facturer.
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Push on the catch, arrow 1, and unplug the Remove the inside cover. connector, arrow 2. To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise. To insert the new bulb and replace the Screw out the bulb counterclockwise. cover, proceed in reverse order. Turn signal indicators, parking lamps, roadside parking lamps and fog lamps Accessing the lamps via the wheel well...
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5 watt bulb, W 5 W bay. Push the lamp with the ventilation grate for- ward and remove. MINI Convertible: Move the convertible top to its uppermost posi- Screw out the bulb holder counterclockwise. tion, see Loading aid page 107, and remove the Pull out and replace the bulb.
21 watt bulb, P 21 W This lamp uses LED technology for operation. In Access to the lamp via the back or underside of the event of a malfunction, contact your MINI the bumper. Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained...
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In the event of a lost or dirty valve core approx. 1/8 in/4 mm or more. Contact the near- you will find another valve core in the est MINI Dealer if the tire cannot be made driv- package with the filling hose. able with the MINI Mobility System.<...
36 psi/250 kPa. anced. To check the air pressure, shut off the device for a short time. Have the MINI Mobility System refilled. Do not run the compressor for longer Tire change set than 6 minutes, otherwise the device will overheat and possibly be damaged.<...
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> Tighten lug bolts, page Unscrew the screw connection with the spe- cial wrench. > Drive with space-saver spare tire, page Take out the cover panel. Tire change set for a space-saver spare tire* Screw the lifting handle from the onboard tool kit onto the thread.
Pull the space-saver spare tire underneath Only change the tire when parked on a surface the vehicle out towards the rear. that is level, firm and not slippery. The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways on soft or slippery support surfaces, such as snow, ice, flagstones, etc.
The jack base must be perpendicular to the surface beneath the jacking point. Have any work on the battery, including battery replacement, carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer.<...
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Ampere rating. To do this could cause a fire in the vehicle resulting from a circuit overload. Have the fuse changed only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer.<...
The warning triangle is located at the bottom of the luggage compartment floor. Jump starting If the car's own battery is flat, your MINI's engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle.
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Body ground in MINI: Using a tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the MINI.
Thus, braking and steering will require increased effort. Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend- ing on local regulations. Have the MINI or MINI Convertible transported by a tow truck with a so-called lift sling or on a Manual transmission flatbed.
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Tow-starting Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi- ble; instead, jump-start the engine, page 198. Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be tow- started at all. Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply with local regulations.
Technical data In the technical data, only the values that differ from the MINI Cooper S are shown for the MINI John Cooper Works. Engine data COOPER COOPER S JOHN COOPER WORKS Displacement cu in/ 97.5/ 97.5/ 97.5/ cmμ 1,598...
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Weights MINI MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S JOHN COOPER WORKS Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras > Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,568/1,165 2,679/1,215 2,701/1,225 > Automatic transmis- lbs/kg 2,646/1,200 2,723/1,235 – sion Approved gross weight > Manual transmission...
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MINI Convertible MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras > Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,745/1,245 2,855/1,295 > Automatic transmission lbs/kg 2,822/1,280 2,921/1,325 Approved gross weight > Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,560/1,615 3,671/1,665 > Automatic transmission...
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To display "Received calls" {Missed calls} To display "Missed calls" To display "Bluetooth" {Bluetooth} {MINI Contact} To open "MINI Contact" To open "MINI Contact Numbers" {MINI Contact numbers} To open "Nearest MINI dealer" {Nearest MINI Dealer} Navigation Function Command {Navigation}...
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Function Command {Input map} To display "Input map" {Address book} To display address book To display destination list {Destination list} To switch on destination guidance {Start guidance} To switch off destination guidance {Stop guidance} {Route preference} To display route criteria {Navigation info on} To switch on voice instructions {Navigation info off}...
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Function Command {Limit on} To activate speed limit To deactivate speed limit {Limit off} {Stopwatch} To open stopwatch Entertainment Function Command Tone control {Audio} To switch on radio {Radio on}, {FM on} or {AM on} {FM menu} To open "FM" {AM menu} To open "AM"...
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Function Command {CD} To switch on CD player {CD changer menu} To open CD changer To switch on CD changer {CD changer} To select CD {CD 1...6} To select track {CD track ...} {CD 1...6 track ...} To select CD and track {Audio Aux} To start sound output for external audio device...
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From A to Z INDEX "..." Identifies Control Display Air supply Assistant systems, refer to texts used to select – automatic climate control – Dynamic Stability Control individual functions and – ventilation refers you to the page where Air vents AUC Automatic recirculated- these texts can be found.
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Axle loads, refer to Brake system Car wash Weights – breaking in Car wash, care – disc brakes Car washes – MINI Maintenance Care System – Car washes Background lighting, refer to Brakes – Car-care products Ambient lighting – ABS –...
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CD changer Chock, folding Consumption indicator – controls – space-saver spare tire – average fuel consumption – fast forward/reverse Chrome parts, care Consumption, refer to Average – playing a track Chrome parts, refer to fuel consumption – random order Care Control Display –...
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Destination guidance Distance remaining to service, – changing specified route refer to Service Dashboard instruments, refer – displaying route requirements to Displays – distance and arrival Distance warning, refer to Park Dashboard lighting, refer to – interrupting Distance Control PDC Instrument lighting –...
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Service – CD player ESP, refer to Dynamic requirements "Fast route" in navigation Stability Control DSC – MINI Maintenance Fasten safety belts reminder, Emergency operation, refer to System refer to Seat belt Manual operation Engine oil level, checking reminder –...
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Folding roof, refer to Gear shifting Heavy loads, refer to Stowing Convertible top with – automatic transmission cargo integrated sliding sunroof – manual transmission Height adjustment Footbrake, refer to Braking Gearshift lever – seats safely – automatic transmission with – steering wheel Footwell lamps Steptronic Height, refer to...
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Ignition lock Intermittent mode of the Length, refer to Imprint wipers Dimensions Indicator and warning Internet page License plate lamp, bulb lamps replacement – Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Light switch Indicator lighting, refer to Light-alloy wheels, care Instrument lighting Jacking points Light-emitting diodes Individual settings, refer to Jets, refer to Window washer...
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Navigation announcements, tires Microphone for telephone refer to Switching voice Maintenance, refer to Service MINI Internet page instructions on/off Booklet MINI joystick, refer to Onboard Navigation drive, location Maintenance system Navigation DVD monitor Malfunction MINI Maintenance System Navigation system – convertible top Mirror dimming feature –...
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Nets, refer to Storage Opening and closing Pollen compartments – convenient access – refer to Microfilter/activated- "New address" in – from inside charcoal filter for automatic navigation – from outside climate control "New destination" 116, – using the door lock Position "New route"...
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Radio key, refer to Integrated Remote control Rope, refer to Tow-starting, key/remote control – battery renewal towing away Radio position, refer to Radio – convenient access Route readiness – garage door opener – changing 126, Radio readiness – malfunctions 29, –...
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Satellite radio Service car, refer to Roadside Sliding/tilt sunroof – enabling channel Assistance – refer to Glass sunroof, – selecting channel Service data in the remote electric – storing channel control Slipstream deflector, refer to Scale for navigation, Service Interval Display, refer Wind deflector changing to Condition Based Service...
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Steptronic, refer to Automatic system Tightening the lug bolts transmission with "Time format" Steptronic Tire change set "Stopwatch" – MINI Mobility System Stopwatch Tachometer – space-saver spare tire Storage area Tail lamp, refer to Tail Tire failure – cargo bay lamps –...
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Monitor – releasing manually Tires Track width, refer to Trunk, refer to Luggage – age Dimension compartment in the MINI – breaking in Traction control, refer to Convertible – changing, refer to Changing – Dynamic Stability Control Turn signal indicator wheels –...
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Vehicle Waterfall lighting, refer to Word-matching principle for – battery Ambient lighting navigation – breaking in Waveband of radio Work in the engine – cargo loading Wear indicators in tires, refer to compartment – dimensions Minimum tread depth Wrench/screwdriver, refer to –...
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