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OWNER'S MANUAL.
A-Z
MINI COUPE.
MINI ROADSTER.
MINI CONVERTIBLE.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15

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  • Page 1 Contents OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI COUPE. MINI ROADSTER. MINI CONVERTIBLE. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...
  • Page 3 We therefore strongly suggest: WORKS Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your MINI.
  • Page 4 © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/15, 03 15 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...
  • Page 5 While MINI, at no cost to you, will pay for re- At page 84, in the “MINI Convertible: Rollo- pairs required by the limited warranties pro- ver Protection System” section, the sentence vided with respect to your vehicle and for beginning, “Work on the rollover protection...
  • Page 6 At page 122, under the heading: “Have on your vehicle in accordance with MINI maintenance carried out,” the sentence be- specifications. The manufacturer of your ve- ginning, “Have the maintenance carried hicle recommends that you maintain re- out …”...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Driving stability control systems Driving comfort Climate Interior equipment Storage compartments DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Loading Saving fuel ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD COMMUNICATION Telephone Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 8: Vehicle Equipment

    Notes Using this Owner's Vehicle equipment Manual The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayeri‐ sche Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic is by using the index. This Owner's Manual describes all models, all...

  • Page 9: Maintenance And Repairs

    MINI. MINI water. cannot test every product made by other man‐ ufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI Service and warranty safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its We recommend that you read this publication operation, or its occupants.
  • Page 10 Such damage is not bination with other information, such as an ac‐ covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited War‐ cident report, damage to the vehicle, witness ranty.

  • Page 11: Event Data Recorder Edr

    Notes Event Data Recorder EDR Reporting safety defects This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐ For US customers corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to The following only applies to vehicles owned record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa‐ and operated in the US.
  • Page 12 WATCH ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 13: At A Glance

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 14: Cockpit

    AT A GLANCE Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as tems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems described offered for this model series.
  • Page 15 AT A GLANCE Cockpit MINI Roadster, MINI Convertible: Always Steering wheel buttons, left Open Timer  68 Volume Tachometer  67 Instrument lighting  78 Telephone  140 Trip odometer  66 Change the radio station Select a music track Windshield wipers  60 Scroll through the redial list Start/stop the engine and switch...
  • Page 16 Speedometer with indicator and warning lights  15 Display for Fuel gauge  67 ▷ Steptronic transmission position  63 Radio display ▷ On-board computer  67 Radio Radio MINI Boost CD  126 ▷ Service requirements  71 ▷ Odometer and trip odometer  66 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...
  • Page 17 1 or 2. All around the center console Hazard warning system Air conditioning, automatic climate con‐ trol  100 Speedometer with Buttons on the center console Radio MINI Boost CD  126 CD drive Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...
  • Page 18 Driving stability control sys‐ MINI Roadster: interior lights/ tems  91 reading lights  79 Ambient lighting color  79 MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: ex‐ tending and retracting the spoiler manually  93 MINI Convertible: opening and closing the sliding sunroof or convertible top  34 MINI Roadster: opening and clos‐...
  • Page 19 AT A GLANCE Cockpit Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...
  • Page 20 HANDLE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 21: Controls

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 22: Opening And Closing

    ▷ Driver's door, refer to page 25. ▷ MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: glove compartment, refer to page 109. ▷ MINI Convertible: lock of rear seat backrest, refer to page 107. Opening tailgate ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: through-load‐ Unlocking ing opening, refer to page 108.

  • Page 23: Central Locking System

    ▷ Last entertainment source. stored with it are called up and imple‐ mented. ▷ Radio MINI Boost CD: ▷ Your personal settings will be recognized Tone settings, refer to page 128. and called up again even if the vehicle has Volume, refer to page 128.
  • Page 24 CONTROLS Opening and closing ▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ ambient lighting are switched on and off. rently in use. ▷ The alarm system is armed or disarmed, re‐ Switch on the ignition, refer to page 56. fer to page 31.
  • Page 25 MINI Convertible, the sliding sunroof is opened as well. To open the convertible top and the rear win‐ dows in the MINI Convertible: release the but‐ ton and then press and hold it again until the convertible top is fully open. The side windows remain open.
  • Page 26 CONTROLS Opening and closing Setting the confirmation signals ▷ Confirmation signal during locking Have unlocking or locking of the vehicle con‐ firmed. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 56. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed. Press and hold the button until the display changes.
  • Page 27 CONTROLS Opening and closing Malfunctions Using the door lock The function of the remote control may be im‐ paired by local radio waves. If this occurs, un‐ lock and lock the vehicle at the door lock with the integrated key. If it should become impossible to lock the vehi‐...

  • Page 28: Automatic Locking

    Turn the key to the unlock or lock position and hold it there. ▷ Press the switch or In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top is ▷ Push down the lock button of a door. To closed, followed by the sliding sunroof and side avoid locking yourself out by accident, the windows.

  • Page 29: Mini Convertible

    The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens. Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐ In the event of an electrical malfunction, the fore opening. tailgate can be unlocked manually. MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 30: Emergency Unlocking

    CONTROLS Opening and closing MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: emergency unlocking Pull the handle. The tailgate is unlocked. MINI Convertible: Pull the handle in the cargo area. The tailgate is Using the integrated key, unlock the lock of unlocked. the rear seat backrests 1...
  • Page 31 Pressing the button again locks the entire vehi‐ convertible top operation with the remote cle again. control for Comfort Access. Convenient opening with the remote control, ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: closing the side refer to page 23. windows. Locking Functional requirements Press button 1.

  • Page 32: Power Windows

    CONTROLS Opening and closing opened and closed when a remote control is lo‐ To switch off the engine with the selector lever cated inside the vehicle. in position N, the remote control must be in‐ serted in the ignition lock. Unlocking the tailgate separately Before driving a vehicle with Steptronic Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Battery

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Arming and disarming the alarm system The indicator lamp lights up: replace the remote control battery. General information When the vehicle is locked and unlocked, the Replacing the battery alarm system is armed and disarmed at the The remote control for Comfort Access contains same time.

  • Page 34: Interior Motion Sensor

    MINI Coupe For the interior motion sensor to function prop‐ erly, the windows must be closed. MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster The interior of the car is monitored up to the height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm sys‐ ▷...
  • Page 35 Let MINI Convertible: central power the system cool down for several minutes with windows switch the ignition switched on or the engine running.
  • Page 36 To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your Take the remote control with you MINI Convertible, here are a few tips: Take the remote control with you when ▷ It is advisable that you close the convertible leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐...
  • Page 37 CONTROLS Opening and closing ▷ Always carry out the convertible top move‐ Press the switch forward. ment to the end. Driving when the convertible top is not fully opened or closed Operation while driving may result in damage or injury. The convertible top can be opened or closed ▷...
  • Page 38 CONTROLS Opening and closing Before closing moves to a stable position. The sequence can be continued using the switch. Take the hex key and screwdriver out of the The opening or closing procedure is also inter‐ onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 177. rupted when it is blocked mechanically.

  • Page 39: Closing The Convertible Top

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Closing the convertible top Pull the sensor out of the cover, arrow, and set it down on the inside side trim. Hold on to the convertible top on the re‐ spective side frames with both hands. Release the second screw, arrow, using the hex key to unlock the convertible top.
  • Page 40 Turn the hex key opposite to the direction of arrow 2 until the convertible top is locked. Please contact your service center to eliminate the malfunction. MINI Convertible: wind Mounting and unfolding deflector The wind deflector keeps air movements in the...
  • Page 41 CONTROLS Opening and closing Push out retaining pin 2 until it engages. To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your MINI Convertible, here are a few tips: Fold up the upper part of the wind deflec‐ tor. ▷ It is advisable that you close the convertible top when you park the vehicle.
  • Page 42 To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your MINI Convertible, here are a few tips: ▷ It is advisable that you close the convertible top when you park the vehicle. Not only does the closed convertible top protect the Online Edition for Part no.
  • Page 43 CONTROLS Opening and closing vehicle interior against unanticipated Pay close attention to the traffic weather damage, it also offers a certain When operating the convertible top while amount of theft protection. However, even driving, pay extra attention to the traffic to when the convertible top is closed, valua‐...
  • Page 44 CONTROLS Opening and closing able to reactivate the convertible top in this Press the switch back to open the case: convertible top. The windows opens during this procedure. Switch the ignition off and on again. Press the switch to continue the sequence Closing in the desired direction.
  • Page 45 The wind deflector must be firmly en‐ gaged; otherwise, it may come lose from the fixations at high speeds.◀ MINI Roadster: wind de‐ flector Removing The unit is removed in the reverse order from The wind deflector keeps air movements in the which it was mounted.
  • Page 46 CONTROLS Opening and closing Storage Fold up the wind deflector 1 and slide it into the storage pouch 2. The wind deflector can be stored on the rear storage shelf behind the seats, refer to page 111. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 47: Adjusting

    CONTROLS Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle equipment safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate the protection normally provided by the belt.◀ This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Seat adjustment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Forward/backward your vehicle, for instance due to the selected...

  • Page 48: Lumbar Support

    Entry in the rear MINI Convertible: entry in the rear. MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: access to the rear storage shelf. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 49: Switching Off

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

  • Page 50: Head Restraints

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

  • Page 51: Exterior Mirrors

    CONTROLS Adjusting Adjusting electrically Before transporting passengers Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐ Select the mirror by turning the knob to the porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐ respective position 1. tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐ able.◀...

  • Page 52: Interior Rearview Mirror

    CONTROLS Adjusting Interior rearview mirror Steering wheel Adjusting Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀ Fold the lever down. To reduce the blinding effect from the rear when driving at night: turn the knob.

  • Page 53: Transporting Children Safely

    Installing child re‐ MINI Convertible: children should straint fixing systems always be in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place Notes for children is on the rear seat.
  • Page 54 CONTROLS Transporting children safely MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. Deactivating the front passenger airbags If a child restraint fixing system is used in the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐...
  • Page 55 Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐ pletely. Guide the safety belt to the holder on the headliner. MINI Convertible: LATCH child restraint fixing system The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the indicated cover caps.
  • Page 56 Cargo cover fixing system in the event of an accident.◀ Cargo area floor MINI Coupe: Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point Backrest Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix‐ ing system...
  • Page 57 CONTROLS Transporting children safely Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point MINI Coupe Remove the front cargo cover, refer to page 107. Slide the head restraint upward. Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint.

  • Page 58: Driving

    CONTROLS Driving Driving Vehicle equipment Before removing the remote control, push it all the way in to release the locking mechanism. This chapter describes all series equipment as The ignition is switched off if it was on. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.

  • Page 59: Starting The Engine

    CONTROLS Driving Ignition on Frequent starting in quick succession All electrical consumers can operate. Most indi‐ Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting cator and warning lights light up for different the car and avoid starting the car frequently in lengths of time. quick succession.

  • Page 60: Parking Brake

    CONTROLS Driving Steptronic transmission Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐ Engage transmission position P with the ve‐ tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine hicle stopped. starts. Press the Start/Stop button. Set the parking brake firmly.
  • Page 61 CONTROLS Driving Excessive application of the parking brake can This function can be activated or deactivated: block the rear wheels and lead to fishtailing of Switch on the ignition, refer to page 57. vehicle.◀ Press the button on the turn indicator lever The brake lights do not light up when the park‐...
  • Page 62 CONTROLS Driving Switching on wipers ▷ Turn signal flashes once. Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1. ▷ The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released. Triple turn signal. Press and hold the button until the display Normal wiper speed changes.
  • Page 63 CONTROLS Driving Activating intermittent wipe or rain Press and hold the button until the display sensor changes. Press the button, arrow 3. The symbol is shown in the tachometer. Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor Switch on the ignition, refer to page 57. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO"...

  • Page 64: Washer Fluid

    CONTROLS Driving Do not use the washing facilities when the hood is open Only use the washing facilities when the hood is fully locked; otherwise, the headlamp washer system may become damaged.◀ Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐ tomatically while the engine is running or the All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐...
  • Page 65 CONTROLS Driving Reverse gear Changing selector lever positions Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When ▷ With the ignition switched on or the engine the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight running, the selector lever can be moved resistance needs to be overcome.
  • Page 66 CONTROLS Driving Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐ The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropri‐ sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐ ate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not sition D. shift down if the engine speed is too high. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instru‐...
  • Page 67 CONTROLS Driving Manually unlocking the selector lever lock If the selector lever is locked in position P al‐ though the ignition is switched on, the brake is depressed, and the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be over‐ ridden: Switch off the ignition.

  • Page 68: Displays

    CONTROLS Displays Displays Trip odometer Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as Displaying the trip odometer well as country-specific and special equipment Press button 3 briefly. offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Resetting the trip odometer your vehicle, for instance due to the selected Press button 3 briefly.

  • Page 69: Coolant Temperature

    Current fuel consumption. ▷ Average speed. Notes on refueling, refer to page 152. ▷ MINI Roadster, MINI Convertible: Always Filling capacities, refer to page 217. Open Timer. Range To set the corresponding units of measure, re‐ fer to page 70.

  • Page 70: Average Fuel Consumption

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

  • Page 71: Settings And Information

    CONTROLS Displays Settings and information Symbol Function Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, Operating concept refer to page 84. Some settings and information can only be cre‐ Resetting the Tire Pressure ated or opened while the ignition is switched Monitor, refer to page 87. on, the vehicle is standing, and the doors are closed.
  • Page 72 CONTROLS Displays Next setting or information Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐ bol and "SET" are displayed. Within a setting or information display, press the button on the turn indicator lever Press and hold the button until the display repeatedly until "NEXT"...

  • Page 73: Resetting To Factory Settings

    Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐ Setting the time bol and "SET" are displayed. Radio MINI Boost CD: set the time, refer to page 128. Date Setting the date Radio MINI Boost CD: set the date, refer to page 128.
  • Page 74 CONTROLS Displays Possible displays immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition. The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by the service spe‐ cialist. Displaying the vehicle check For certain maintenance operations, you can view the distance remaining or the due date for that operation in the tachometer.

  • Page 75: Check Control

    CONTROLS Displays Symbol Function Exit the display, refer to page Next setting or information, re‐ fer to page The symbol indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. The Check Control messages can be displayed later. What to do in case of a malfunction Check Control The meaning of each lamp in the event of a malfunction and tips on how to respond are...
  • Page 76 CONTROLS Displays Viewing stored Check Control messages The stored Check Control messages can only be displayed while the driver's door is closed. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed. Press and hold the button until the display changes.

  • Page 77: Lamps

    CONTROLS Lamps Lamps Vehicle equipment matically switched off when the light switch is in position 0, 2, or 3. This chapter describes all series equipment as Switch on the parking lights if necessary, switch well as country-specific and special equipment position 1.

  • Page 78: Daytime Running Lights

    CONTROLS Lamps Daytime running lights For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you The daytime running lights light up in switch should always switch on the lamps manually position 0, 1, or 3 when the ignition is switched under these conditions.◀...

  • Page 79: Adaptive Light Control

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

  • Page 80: Rear Fog Light

    Fog lights Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front fog lights are switched off when the headlight MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster flasher or the high-beams are activated. If the automatic headlight control is activated, refer to page 75, the low beams are switched on automatically when the front fog lights are switched on.

  • Page 81: Reading Lights

    Switching the reading lights on/off ▷ Press and hold the button: the brightness Press the switch. changes continuously. MINI Roadster with semi-automatic convertible top Interior lights The interior lights, the footwell lights and the cargo area light are controlled automatically.
  • Page 82 CONTROLS Lamps Press the switch forward: the color changes in steps. Press the switch back: the brightness changes in steps. Intermediate settings and intermediate colors are possible. For continuously changing colors of the ambi‐ ent lighting, press the switch forward for more than 10 seconds.

  • Page 83: Safety

    CONTROLS Safety Safety Protective action Vehicle equipment Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end well as country-specific and special equipment collisions. offered for this model series. Therefore, it also Information on how to ensure the opti‐...
  • Page 84 Warning notices and information about the air‐ front passenger seat unless they are specifi‐ bags can also be found on the sun visors. cally recommended by the manufacturer of your MINI. Automatic deactivation of the front ▷ Do not place electronic devices on the pas‐...
  • Page 85 ▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when MINI Convertible: roll‐ the seat is empty. However, the airbags on over protection system the front passenger side are not activated. Most child seats are detected by the system.
  • Page 86 When the system has not been initialized. Work on the rollover protection system should ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road only be performed by a MINI service center. surface. Non-professional work on the system could ▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels, lead to failure or a malfunction.
  • Page 87 CONTROLS Safety Do not initialize the system when driving with There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation snow chains. pressure. Start the engine, but do not start driving. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ Press the button on the turn indicator lever vers.

  • Page 88: Tire Pressure Monitor

    CONTROLS Safety Continued driving with a flat tire Final tire failure If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ speed and stop;...
  • Page 89 CONTROLS Safety Performing a reset Press and hold the button until "RESET‐ TING" is displayed. Perform a system reset after adjusting the tire inflation pressure to a new value and after changing a tire or wheel. Start the engine, but do not start driving. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO"...
  • Page 90 CONTROLS Safety Continued driving with a flat tire Do not continue driving without run-flat tires If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving vers.
  • Page 91 CONTROLS Safety Final tire failure A flat tire or tire inflation pressure loss cannot be detected. Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce Display in the following situations: speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire ▷...
  • Page 92 CONTROLS Safety should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐ sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐ ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.

  • Page 93: Driving Stability Control Systems

    CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment possible. This system utilizes all of the benefits provided by ABS. This chapter describes all series equipment as Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal well as country-specific and special equipment for the duration of full braking.
  • Page 94 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Dynamic Traction Con‐ Press the button until the DSC OFF indi‐ cator lamp lights up in the speedometer trol DTC and DSC OFF appears in the tachome‐ ter. DSC is deactivated. Intervening measures to The concept stabilize the vehicle and give it forward mo‐...

  • Page 95: Sport Button

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

  • Page 96: Automatic Operation

    CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Note the area of movement Make sure that the area of movement of the rear spoiler is clear; otherwise, damage or injuries may result.◀ Do not use the rear spoiler for pushing, or else it could be damaged. Notes on the car washes and care, refer to page 194.
  • Page 97 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Display in the following situation: The rear spoiler cannot be fully extended; re‐ frain from exceeding a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Have the system checked. If a malfunction occurs, Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol DSC is activated at speeds greater than 30 mph/50 km/h.

  • Page 98: Driving Comfort

    CONTROLS Driving comfort Driving comfort Controls Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as At a glance well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
  • Page 99 CONTROLS Driving comfort Display in the tachometer ▷ The transmission position D is disengaged. ▷ DSC intervenes. Maintaining, storing the current speed Press button 1 or button 3. The current speed is maintained and stored. It is displayed briefly in the tachometer. On downhill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if the engine braking power is insufficient.
  • Page 100 3 seconds. Volume The signal tone volume can be adjusted. Radio MINI Boost CD, refer to page 128. System limits Check the traffic situation as well PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐...

  • Page 101: Climate

    CONTROLS Climate Climate Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as tems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems described offered for this model series.

  • Page 102: Air Volume

    CONTROLS Climate Air volume volume if necessary. Make sure that air can flow onto the windshield. Vary the air volume. The higher Recirculated air mode is automatically deacti‐ the rate, the more effective the vated at low external temperatures. heating or cooling will be. The air flow rate may be reduced Temperature or the blower may be switched...

  • Page 103: Automatic Climate Control

    CONTROLS Climate Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter Deactivate recirculated air mode. Switch on the windshield heating if neces‐ The microfilter traps dust and pollen. The acti‐ sary. vated-charcoal filter provides additional protec‐ tion by filtering gaseous pollutants from the Switch on the rear window defroster if nec‐ outside air.
  • Page 104 CONTROLS Climate Notes AUTO program Sufficient ventilation The AUTO program automati‐ cally adjusts the air distribution When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ to the windshield and side win‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐ dows, toward the upper body nal ventilation.

  • Page 105: Maximum Cooling

    CONTROLS Climate Maximum cooling Defrosting and defogging windows Automatic climate control Quickly removes ice and con‐ switches to the lowest tempera‐ densation from the windshield ture, a high air volume, and re‐ and front side windows. For this circulated air mode. purpose, also switch on the cool‐...
  • Page 106 CONTROLS Climate Ventilation Knob for continuous opening and closing Nozzle for direction of air flow Opening/closing Turn the knob. Direction of air flow Pivot the entire nozzle. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 107: Interior Equipment

    CONTROLS Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle equipment Cupholders and ashtray/ lighter This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
  • Page 108 Socket in the cargo area With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter. MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out. Danger of burns Only hold the hot lighter by its head;...

  • Page 109: Cargo Area

    Unlock the lock using the integrated key, refer to page 20. The MINI Coupe is equipped with two cargo covers. When the tailgate is opened, the rear cargo cover is raised. The covers can be removed individually.
  • Page 110 CONTROLS Interior equipment MINI Convertible: cargo area Slide into the upper holders, arrows 2, and set down horizontally. Do not place objects on the cargo cover Move the trunk cover back into the lower posi‐ Do not place objects on the cargo cover;...

  • Page 111: Storage Compartments

    CONTROLS Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle equipment ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: rear storage shelf behind the seats, refer to page 111. This chapter describes all series equipment as ▷ Nets on the back of the front seat backrests well as country-specific and special equipment and in the front passenger footwell.

  • Page 112: Center Armrest

    CONTROLS Storage compartments MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: Opening locking The lid is mounted on rails and can be fully Lock the glove compartment using the opened by sliding it back and lifting. integrated key of the remote control, refer to Closing page 20.
  • Page 113 This can be used to connect an external audio device, such as a CD or MP3 player. Radio MINI Boost CD, refer to page 134. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...
  • Page 114 DRIVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 115: Driving Tips

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 116: Things To Remember When Driving

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Tires Vehicle equipment Due to technical factors associated with their This chapter describes all series equipment as manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐ well as country-specific and special equipment tion potential until after an initial breaking-in offered for this model series.

  • Page 117: Driving Through Water

    ▷ Drive moderately. Hydroplaning ▷ Coupe: close all windows. When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐ ▷ Switch off recirculated air mode and greatly duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀ increase the blower speed.

  • Page 118: Driving In Wet Conditions

    Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness. gear in which the least braking is required. Oth‐ You can still avoid any obstacles with a mini‐ erwise, the brake system may overheat, result‐ mum of steering effort.
  • Page 119 After the engine is switched off, the coolant pump may continue running for some time in the MINI Cooper S. This causes noises in the en‐ gine compartment. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 120: Loading

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

  • Page 121: Securing Cargo

    DRIVING TIPS Loading MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transfered to your vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo and luggage load ca‐...

  • Page 122: Rear Luggage Rack

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

  • Page 123: Saving Fuel

    DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Saving fuel Check the tire inflation pressure Vehicle equipment regularly This chapter describes all series equipment as Check and, if necessary, correct the tire infla‐ well as country-specific and special equipment tion pressure, refer to page 156, at least twice offered for this model series.
  • Page 124 Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle economy and operating life. Have the maintenance carried out by the serv‐ ice center. Please also note the MINI maintenance system, refer to page 175. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...
  • Page 125 DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...
  • Page 126 ROCK ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 127: Entertainment

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 128: Radio Mini Boost Cd

    ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Radio MINI Boost CD Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as tems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems described offered for this model series.
  • Page 129 ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD 11 CD slot. 12 Eject the CD. Representation in the Owner's Manual If only one menu item is displayed above the function button, press the middle of the button. "…" Identifies radio display texts used to select individual functions.

  • Page 130: Adjusting The Volume

    ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Tone settings for approx. 20 minutes. To listen to the radio, switch it back on. ▷ "BASS": depth adjustment. To spare the battery, ensure that the radio is ▷ "TREBLE": treble adjustment. switched off when you leave the vehicle.

  • Page 131: Displaying Information

    ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Setting the units of measure of the The previous display is set to zero and the sys‐ computer and the language tem begins recalculating the average fuel con‐ sumption. Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐...
  • Page 132 ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Storing a station The next station with reception is selected. "FM" or"AM" Selecting the station manually by Select the desired function repeatedly until frequency the desired waveband is displayed. Select the station. Press the button.

  • Page 133: Satellite Radio

    ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Switching the program type display the following display appears, for example: on/off "HD1" "SET" "LIST" "PTY" "HD1" ... "HD8" Select the desired pro‐ gram. Up to eight programs can be se‐ HD Radio™ reception lected per station.
  • Page 134 ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD A phone number and the electronic serial Additional information number, ESN, are displayed. The electronic The name of the channel and additional infor‐ serial number is required for activation. mation on the current track are displayed, such To have the channels activated, call the as the name of the artist.

  • Page 135: Random Playback

    ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Selecting a track Playback begins automatically. Reading can take a few minutes with com‐ "LIST" pressed audio files. Select the desired directory using the right knob. Starting the CD player ▷ : press the right knob to open a di‐...

  • Page 136: External Devices

    ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Notes or recording processes, or poor quality or old age of the blank CD. CD player ▷ Only label CDs on the upper side with a pen intended for this purpose. Do not remove the cover...
  • Page 137 Press the button. operable on the vehicle. Additional information "AUX" can be obtained at www.mini.com/connectivity or from the service center. Volume Audio files The volume of the sound output is dependent on the audio device.
  • Page 138 ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Connecting After connecting for the first time Information on all music tracks, e.g. artist or type of music, as well as playback lists are transmitted into the vehicle. This may take some time, depending on the USB device and the number of tracks.
  • Page 139 ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Notes Random playback "RND" Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐ vironmental conditions, such as very high tem‐ To end random playback: "RND" peratures; refer to the audio device operating instructions. Selecting a track...
  • Page 140 CONNECT ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...
  • Page 141 AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 142: Communication Telephone

    When using the features and systems described tooth interface are supported by the mobile here, adhere to local regulations. phone preparation package can be obtained at www.mini.com/connectivity. At a glance Notes At high temperatures, the charging function of The concept the mobile phone may be limited and functions Mobile phones can be connected with the vehi‐...

  • Page 143: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 029 - Ii/15

    COMMUNICATION Telephone Symbols on the display ▷ Press: select the highlighted menu item or store the setting. Symbol Meaning Opens the main menu. Function is selected. On/off, volume control. Leave the menu, one menu back. Display additional menu items. Menu navigation Scroll display.

  • Page 144: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 029 - Ii/15

    COMMUNICATION Telephone To activate the connection: Enter the passkey on the mobile phone and confirm it. Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐ "ADD" tion. Enter the same passkey on the radio using the function buttons and confirm it. Press the button.

  • Page 145: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 029 - Ii/15

    COMMUNICATION Telephone Connecting a particular mobile phone ▷ Are too many Bluetooth devices connected to the mobile phone or vehicle? Delete con‐ Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐ nections with other devices if necessary. tion. ▷ Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or does it have only a limited remaining bat‐...

  • Page 146: Incoming Call

    COMMUNICATION Telephone If all points in this list have been checked and A microphone that has been switched to mute the required function is still not available, con‐ is automatically reactivated when a new con‐ tact Customer Relations or the service center. nection is established.

  • Page 147: Phone Book

    COMMUNICATION Telephone To delete the last digit: "DEL" from the mobile phone, only one entry is dis‐ played. Briefly press the button on the The display of the phone book entries on the steering wheel or radio. radio may differ from the display on the mobile phone, such as the order of the first and last names.

  • Page 148: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 029 - Ii/15

    The DTMF code is needed for ing instructions. this purpose. This function is only available if a connection MINI phone numbers exists and if the hands-free system is being used. When the ignition is switched on, various serv‐...

  • Page 149: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 029 - Ii/15

    "Road Assist": Roadside Assistance, if help is required in the event of a breakdown. Press the button, arrow 1, and remove the ▷ "Serv. Appt.": MINI service center, if a serv‐ cover, arrow 2. ice appointment needs to be arranged. ▷...

  • Page 150: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 029 - Ii/15

    COMMUNICATION Telephone row 1, and press it down until it engages, arrow 2. The battery is charged beginning with the radio ready state of the vehicle. Removing the mobile phone Press the button, arrow 1, and remove the mo‐ bile phone, arrow 2. Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 151: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 029 - Ii/15

    COMMUNICATION Telephone Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 152: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 029 - Ii/15

    MOVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 153: Mobility

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 154: Refueling

    MOBILITY Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment Fuel cap This chapter describes all series equipment as Opening well as country-specific and special equipment Open fuel filler flap. offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.

  • Page 155: Fuel Tank Capacity

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

  • Page 156: Fuel

    Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as Recommended fuel grade well as country-specific and special equipment The manufacturer of your MINI recommends: offered for this model series. Therefore, it also ▷ AKI 91. describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected ▷...
  • Page 157 MOBILITY Fuel Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 158: Wheels And Tires

    Do not drive with depressurized or flat tires, ex‐ approved and tire brands recommended by the cept for run-flat tires. A flat tire will seriously manufacturer of the MINI; a list of these is impair your vehicle's handling and braking re‐ available from the service center.
  • Page 159 Observe all national and local maximum speed limits; otherwise, violations of the laws could occur. Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper Coupe Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires.
  • Page 160 205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 215. Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Coupe Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...
  • Page 161 205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 3.0/44 2.9/42 More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 215. Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper Roadster Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires.
  • Page 162 205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 216. Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Roadster Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...
  • Page 163 205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S RSC 205/40 R 18 82 W RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 216. Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper S Convertible Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...

  • Page 164: Tire Identification Marks

    205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 216. Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Convertible Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...

  • Page 165: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Temperature Quality grades can be found where applicable The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and C, representing the tire's resistance to the and maximum section width. For example: generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions Treadwear 200 Traction AA...

  • Page 166: Winter Tires

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

  • Page 167: Pressure Monitor

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire DOT … 0315: the tire was manufactured in the Pressure Monitor 3rd week of 2015. When mounting new tires or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use Changing wheels and wheels with TPM electronics;...

  • Page 168: Correcting A Flat Tire

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

  • Page 169: Mini Mobility System

    The procedure to correct a flat tire depends on the equipment in the vehicle: ▷ Run-flat tires, refer to page 166. ▷ MINI Mobility System, refer to page 167. Holder for the sealant bottle ▷ Wheel change with a compact wheel, refer Compressor to page 184.

  • Page 170: Distributing The Sealant

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

  • Page 171: Snow Chains

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

  • Page 172: Engine Compartment

    MOBILITY Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as tems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems described offered for this model series.
  • Page 173 MOBILITY Engine compartment Hood Press the release handle and open the hood. Notes Working in the engine compartment Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training. If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐ lines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center.

  • Page 174: Engine Oil

    MOBILITY Engine oil Engine oil Engine oil The oil level must be between the two marks on the dip stick. Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
  • Page 175 MOBILITY Engine oil Engine oil change Too much engine oil Have the vehicle checked immediately; The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐ having the engine oil changed by a service cen‐ age.◀ ter. Protect children Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐...

  • Page 176: Coolant

    Coolant consists of water and additives. cooled down. Not all commercially available additives are Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐ suitable for your MINI vehicle. Ask your service wise slightly to allow any accumulated center for suitable additives. pressure to escape, then continue turning to open.

  • Page 177: Maintenance

    Make sure to have regu‐ count the various driving conditions of your lar maintenance procedures recorded in the ve‐ MINI. Based on this, Condition Based Service hicle's Service and Warranty Information Book‐ determines the current and future mainte‐...
  • Page 178 MOBILITY Maintenance Socket for OBD Onboard that fuel vapor is escaping; this will cause a dis‐ play to light up. If the filler cap is then tight‐ Diagnosis ened, the display should go out in a few days. Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for Onboard Diagnosis may only be used by the service center, by work‐...

  • Page 179: Replacing Components

    MOBILITY Replacing components Replacing components With run-flat tires or compact wheel Vehicle equipment The onboard vehicle tool kit contains a pouch This chapter describes all series equipment as holding a plastic bag in which you can stow the well as country-specific and special equipment defective wheel.
  • Page 180 MOBILITY Replacing components MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: replacing Slide the new wiper blade onto the wiper the wiper blades arm until it engages audibly. Fold up and hold the wiper arm. Fold down the wiper arm. Squeeze the locking spring, arrows 1, and Risk of damage fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.
  • Page 181 For checking and adjusting headlight aim, Front lights, bulb replacement please contact your MINI dealer. At a glance Light-emitting diodes LEDs In some equipment, the light source is provided Headlights by light-emitting diodes behind a cover.
  • Page 182 MOBILITY Replacing components Lower LED front lights To remove the cover: Parking lights / daytime running lights Press the tab. Fog lights Fold away the cover and take it out of the holder. Halogen low beams and high-beams Proceed in reverse order to attach the cover. H13 bulb, 60/55 watt Attach the cover carefully Wear protective goggles and gloves...

  • Page 183: Running Lights

    MOBILITY Replacing components Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in Remove the inside cover. To do this, turn reverse order. the cover counterclockwise. LED parking lights/LED fog lights/LED daytime running lights Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs, refer to page 178.
  • Page 184 MOBILITY Replacing components Turn the upper bulb counterclockwise and Squeeze the lower bulb at both tabs and remove it. pull out. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in reverse order. reverse order.
  • Page 185 Turn signal Tail light LED Brake light Replacing MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster Turn the corresponding bulb counterclock‐ wise, arrows 1, and remove. Remove the cover of the cargo area side wall. Another bulb is located behind the cargo area side wall, arrow 2.

  • Page 186: Changing Wheels

    MOBILITY Replacing components Replacing Push the light to the left in the catch of the light housing using the screwdriver, ar‐ row 1. Squeeze the clips, arrows, and remove the bulb holder. Pull off the bulb and replace it. Insert the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐ verse order.
  • Page 187 MOBILITY Replacing components ▷ Tighten the lug bolts, refer to page 187. Squeeze the locking spring. ▷ Drive with the compact wheel, refer to page 185. Removing the compact wheel The screw fitting of the compact wheel is lo‐ cated in the cargo area under the floor mat, on the floor of the storage compartment holding the wheel change set.
  • Page 188 MOBILITY Replacing components Jacking up vehicle driving characteristics could result, for example reduced track stability on braking, extended braking distance, and altered self-steering characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction with winter tires, these characteristics are more pronounced.◀ Only mount one compact wheel Only one compact wheel may be mounted.

  • Page 189: Charging The Battery

    MOBILITY Replacing components Mount the new wheel. tions and that any associated Check Control messages are no longer displayed. Screw in at least two bolts crosswise. Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Charging the battery Fully tighten all lug bolts in a diagonal pat‐ tern.
  • Page 190 MOBILITY Replacing components Fuses Replacing fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐ tute of another color or amperage rating; this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐ sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀...

  • Page 191: Breakdown Assistance

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

  • Page 192: Connecting Jumper Cables

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

  • Page 193: Tow-Starting And Towing

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

  • Page 194: Being Towed

    MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Towing with a tow bar Light towing vehicle The towing vehicle must not be lighter than your vehicle, or it will not be possible to control vehicle response.◀ Correctly attach the tow bar Only secure the tow bar on the tow fit‐ tings;...
  • Page 195 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Towing with a tow truck Have the MINI transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed. Do not lift the vehicle Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts;...

  • Page 196: Care

    Before driving into the car wash, check whether and use a maximum temperature of the system is suitable for your MINI. Note the 140 ℉/60 ℃. following points: Holding them too close or using excessively ▷...

  • Page 197: Vehicle Care

    Hand car wash The manufacturer recommends using cleaning and care products from MINI, since these have If washing the vehicle by hand, use copious been tested and approved. quantities of water and car shampoo if neces‐...
  • Page 198 Do not polish the surface or use abrasive agent once a year. products, as these may cause the finish to become glossy. MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: rear spoiler Leather care To ensure that proper functioning of the rear The leather processed by the manufacturer is a spoiler is not impaired, for example due to high quality natural product.
  • Page 199 MOBILITY Care Make especially sure that light-colored leather When cleaning rubber seals, do not use silicone is cleaned regularly as it is more susceptible to sprays or other care products containing sili‐ soiling. cone; otherwise, noise and damage may result. Twice a year, treat the leather with a leather lo‐...
  • Page 200 MOBILITY Care Carpets/floor mats Long-term vehicle storage Your service center can advise you on what to No objects in the area around the pedals consider when storing the vehicle for longer Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other than three months. objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;...

  • Page 201: Indicator/Warning Lamps

    MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Indicator/warning lamps Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as tems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems described offered for this model series.
  • Page 202 76. A door is open. The hood is open. The tailgate is open. Trunk cover in the MINI Convertible The convertible top cannot be oper‐ ated. Move the trunk cover into the required position, refer to page 108.
  • Page 203 Failure of the convertible top/sliding sunroof control. Close the convertible top/sliding sunroof man‐ ually, refer to page 36. Contact your service center. Tailgate of the MINI Convertible is not Close the tailgate. closed MINI Roadster: the indicator lamp lights up. Fully open the semi-automatic convertible top.
  • Page 204 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The fuel cap is missing or loose. Make sure that the fuel cap is cor‐ rectly positioned and close it until it clicks audibly. Do not jam the strap between the fuel cap and the vehi‐ cle.
  • Page 205 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Lights up in yellow: Full engine power is no longer available. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the engine checked as soon as possible. Indicator lamp 1 flashes: Engine malfunction under high load.
  • Page 206 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Lights up in yellow: The battery charge level is very low, the Charge the battery by taking a long battery is old or is not securely connected. drive or using an external charger. If necessary, switch off automatic power consumers.
  • Page 207 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Indication in Canadian models Brake pads worn. Have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay. Indication in US models The vehicle electronics have failed. You cannot continue your journey. Contact your service center. Indication in Canadian models The vehicle electronics have failed.
  • Page 208 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Drive malfunctioning. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Transmission limp- home program with reduced accel‐ eration is active. Have the system checked immediately. Flashing: Dynamic Stability Control DSC or Dynamic Traction Control DTC is controlling drive and braking forces, refer to page 91.
  • Page 209 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Indication in Canadian models The driving stability control systems includ‐ Reduced braking and driving stabil‐ ing ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor or the ity. Drive cautiously and defensively. Tire Pressure Monitor have failed, refer to Avoid full brake application, opera‐...
  • Page 210 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The small light flashes yellow and then stays on, the large light lights up in yellow: Tire Pressure Monitor failed. Punctures are Have the system checked. not indicated. A wheel without TPM electronics is Have the system checked.
  • Page 211 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The brake signal is malfunctioning: a gear To engage a gear while the vehicle is can be engaged without depressing the at a standstill, always depress the brake. brake. Before leaving the vehicle, move the selector lever to position P and switch off the engine.
  • Page 212 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond A rear fog light has failed. Have the rear fog lights checked. The headlight beam throw adjustment has Have the headlight beam throw ad‐ failed. justment system checked. The Adaptive Light Control has failed. Add coolant immediately, refer to The coolant level is too low.
  • Page 213 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...
  • Page 214 FIND ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 215: Reference

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 216: Technical Data

    The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, MINI Coupe MINI Coupe Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works...
  • Page 217 97.1/2,467 Smallest turning circle dia. ft/m 35.1/10.7 35.1/10.7 35.1/10.7 Weights Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. MINI Coupe Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,175/1,440 3,252/1,475 3,263/1,480...
  • Page 218 1,951/885 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,411/640 1,411/640 1,411/640 Cargo area capacity cu ft/ 9.9/280 9.9/280 9.9/280 liter MINI Roadster Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,241/1,470 3,329/1,510 3,340/1,515 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 3,318/1,505...
  • Page 219 REFERENCE Technical data Capacities Notes Fuel tank, approx. US gal/liters 13.2/50 Fuel quality, refer to page Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

  • Page 220: Everything From A To Z

    Brake, refer to Parking climate control Automatic headlight con‐ brake Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ trol Brakes, MINI maintenance tion pressure Automatic rear spoiler system Air supply, air conditioner Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...
  • Page 221 Everything from A to Z Brakes, service require‐ Center console, refer to Combination instrument, refer ments Around the center con‐ to Displays Brake system, MINI mainte‐ sole Combination switch, refer to nance system Central locking, Comfort Ac‐ Turn signal/high-beams/ Braking, notes...
  • Page 222 Dynamic Traction Control ments strument lighting Engine oil, dip stick Displays Engine oil, filling capacity Displays and controls Engine oil, MINI maintenance Displays, care system Displays, cleaning Electrical convertible top Engine oil types, alterna‐ Displays, refer to Instrument Electrical malfunction,...
  • Page 223 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐ First aid, refer to First aid Fuel consumption display, cess average fuel consump‐ Engine, starting, Start/Stop Flashing when locking/unlock‐ tion button Fuel filler flap, closing Engine, stopping, Start/Stop Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor Fuel filler flap, opening button Flat tire, indicator/warning...
  • Page 224 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Headlamps, care Ignition key position 1, refer Headlight control, auto‐ to Radio ready state matic Ignition key position 2, refer Jump-starting Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ to Ignition on ture Ignition key, refer to Remote Headlight flasher control with integrated Headlights...
  • Page 225 Onboard Diagnostics ice requirements mate control Maintenance, refer to Service MINI Homepage Onboard vehicle tool kit booklet MINI Internet page Opening and closing, Comfort Maintenance, refer to Service MINI maintenance sys‐ Access requirements Opening and closing from the Maintenance require‐...
  • Page 226 Pressure, tires refer to Service require‐ Opening and unlocking from Pressure warning, tires ments the inside Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ Remaining range, refer to Outside air mode, automatic mum tread depth Range climate control Profile, tires Remote control Outside air, refer to Recircu‐...
  • Page 227 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Run-flat tires, flat tire Settings, configuring, refer to Steptronic transmission, over‐ Run-flat tires, tire inflation Personal Profile riding the selector lever pressure Shifting, manual transmis‐ lock sion Stopping, engine Shifting, Steptronic transmis‐ Storage, tires sion Storing the vehicle Safe braking...
  • Page 228 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Temperature display, external TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Unlocking, tailgate temperature Monitor Unlocking, without remote Temperature display, setting Traction control control, refer to Comfort Ac‐ the units Transmission lock, refer to cess Temperature warning Changing the selector lever Upholstery care Theft alarm system, refer to...
  • Page 229 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor Wind baffle, refer to Wind de‐ flector 38, Wind deflector 38, Window, closing Window, convenient opera‐ tion Window, opening Windows Windows, care Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging Windshield defroster Windshield, defrosting and defogging Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows...
  • Page 231 *BL2961029009* DRIVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 029 - II/15...

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