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  • Page 1 Contents OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...
  • Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. 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 VI/15, 07 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents MOBILITY The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 242. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Information Engine oil Coolant AT A GLANCE Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components Radio Breakdown assistance...

  • Page 6: Information

    Indicates that you should consult the swer additional questions at any time. relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly. Information about MINI, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: www.miniusa.com Vehicle features and op‐ Symbols and displays...

  • Page 7: Basic Information

    Approved parts and accessories, and advice on their use and installation are available from a Own safety MINI dealer's service center. MINI parts and accessories were tested by the Manufacturer manufacturer of the MINI for their safety and The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayerische suitability in MINI vehicles.
  • Page 8 Such damage is not Service and warranty covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited War‐ We recommend that you read this publication ranty. thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐...

  • Page 9: Vehicle Identification Number

    Information This data is purely technical in nature and is ▷ How far, if at all, the driver was depressing used to detect and correct faults and to opti‐ the accelerator and/or brake pedal. mize vehicle functions. Motion profiles over ▷...

  • Page 10: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
  • Page 11 Information Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...
  • Page 12 WATCH ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 13: At A Glance

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 14: Cockpit

    AT A GLANCE Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
  • Page 15 AT A GLANCE Cockpit Camera-based cruise control on/ Steering column stalk, right off  101 Windshield wipers  55 Cruise control on/off  106 Rain sensor  55 Store speed  101,  106 Cleaning windows  56 Pause, continue cruise con‐ trol  101,  106 Rear window wiper  56 speed  101,  106 Cleaning rear window  56 Reduce distance  101 Steering wheel buttons, right Increase distance  101 Telephone  164...

  • Page 16: At A Glance Cockpit

    AT A GLANCE Cockpit All around the center console Hazard warning system  214 Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off  49 Intelligent Safety  90 Auto Start/Stop function  51 Radio  151 Steptronic transmission selector lever  58 Glove compartment  129 Manual transmission selector lever  58 Climate control  115 Parking brake  53 PDC Park Distance Control  108 Driving Dynamics...
  • Page 17 AT A GLANCE Cockpit All around the roofliner Emergency Request Ambient light  80 Indicator lamp, front-seat pass. Glass sunroof  33 airbag  83 Reading lights  80 Interior lights  80 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 18: Radio

    AT A GLANCE Radio Radio Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
  • Page 19 AT A GLANCE Radio Functions Symbol Meaning Audio functions and vehicle functions can be Playback via USB audio interface. operated, adjusted and displayed on the radio. Microphone muted ▷ Radio. Tone output muted ▷ Multimedia. ▷ Telephone. Telephone ▷ Vehicle settings. ▷...
  • Page 20 HANDLE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 21: Controls

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 22: Opening And Closing

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Opening and closing Overview Vehicle features and op‐ tions This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 23 CONTROLS Opening and closing The battery compartment is accessible. ▷ Interference of radio transmission to re‐ mote control by external sources e.g., by radio masts. ▷ Empty battery in remote control. ▷ Interference from radio transmissions through mobile devices in close proximity to remote control.
  • Page 24 CONTROLS Opening and closing Personal Profile Using the remote con‐ trol The concept Personal Profile provides three profiles, using Information which personal vehicle settings can be stored. WARNING Every remote control has one of these profiles People or animals in the vehicle can lock assigned.

  • Page 25: Courtesy Lights

    CONTROLS Opening and closing If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐ The tailgate opens slightly, regardless of cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is whether the vehicle was previously locked or risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the unlocked.

  • Page 26: Locking And Unlocking

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following: FCC ID: ▷ LX8766S. ▷ LX8766E. ▷ LX8CAS. ▷ LX8CAS2. ▷ MYTCAS4. Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door Compliance statement: lock using the integrated key, refer to page 22. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC The other doors must be unlocked or locked Rules.

  • Page 27: Unlocking And Opening

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Opening from the outside Pressing the buttons for the central locking sys‐ tem locks and unlocks the doors and the tail‐ When the tailgate is opened, make sure there is gate when the front doors are closed, but they sufficient clearance to prevent damage.
  • Page 28 CONTROLS Opening and closing Unlocking Comfort Access The concept The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control. All you need to do is to have the remote control with you, such as in your pants pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is in close proximity or in the car's interior.
  • Page 29 CONTROLS Opening and closing control or using the integrated key, refer to page 26. Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐ sonal Profile, refer to page 24. Press and hold down the handle of the driver or the front seat passenger.

  • Page 30: Alarm System

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Locking ▷ Disconnected battery voltage. The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐ The alarm system briefly signals tampering: sonal Profile, refer to page 24. ▷ Acoustic alarm. ▷ By switching on the hazard warning system. Press button.

  • Page 31: Power Windows

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Indicator lamp on the interior rearview Avoiding unintentional alarms mirror The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐ lowing situations: ▷ In automatic car washes. ▷ In duplex garages.
  • Page 32 CONTROLS Opening and closing Closing ▷ Shifting the selector lever into neutral. ▷ Using vehicle equipment. WARNING There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not When operating the windows, body parts leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐ and objects can be jammed.
  • Page 33 CONTROLS Opening and closing Overview that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing.◀ In case of danger from the outside or if ice might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐ lows: Pull the switch past the resistance point and hold it there.
  • Page 34 CONTROLS Opening and closing Overview Comfort position If the glass sunroof stops before it is completely opened, it is in the Comfort position. In this po‐ sition the wind noises in the interior are the least. If desired, continue the movement by Pressing the switch.
  • Page 35 After a power failure, it can happen that the glass sunroof can only be raised. The system must be initialized in this case. MINI recom‐ mends having this work performed by a deal‐ er's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

  • Page 36: Adjusting

    CONTROLS Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle features and op‐ There is risk of injuries or danger to life. Adjust the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust the tions backrest in an as upright position as possible and do not adjust again while driving.◀...

  • Page 37: Lumbar Support

    CONTROLS Adjusting Forward/backward Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐ gion of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture. Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction.

  • Page 38: Safety Belts

    CONTROLS Adjusting Switching on risk of injuries. Fold back and lock the backrests before driving.◀ Press button once for each tempera‐ ture level. Fold down seat back The maximum temperature is reached when Pull lever up to the stop. three LEDs are lit. If the journey is continued within approx.
  • Page 39 CONTROLS Adjusting Information Buckling the belt WARNING General information If the safety belt is used by more than one person, the protective effect of the safety belt cannot be ensured anymore. There is risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt.

  • Page 40: Front Head Restraints

    CONTROLS Adjusting Height Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in the event of an accident. There is risk of injuries Adjust the head restraint so that its center is or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts, approximately at ear level. safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt retrac‐...

  • Page 41: Rear Head Restraints

    CONTROLS Adjusting Adjusting the height Rear head restraints Information WARNING A missing protective effect due to re‐ moved or not correctly adjusted head restraints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is risk of injuries. Install head restraints on occupied seats prior to driving and make sure that the center of the head restraint sup‐...

  • Page 42: Exterior Mirrors

    CONTROLS Adjusting Overview Pull head restraint up against the resist‐ ance. Adjusting  42 Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐ Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor straint out completely. Fold in and out  43 Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.

  • Page 43: Automatic Dimming Feature

    CONTROLS Adjusting Interior rearview mirror, manually Deactivating dimmable Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position. Flip lever Fold in and out CAUTION Depending on the vehicle width, the ve‐ hicle can be damaged in car washes. There is risk of property damage.

  • Page 44: Adjust The Steering Wheel

    CONTROLS Adjusting ▷ In the mirror glass. ▷ On the back of the mirror. Functional requirement For proper operation: ▷ Keep the photocells clean. ▷ Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield. Steering wheel Information WARNING Steering wheel adjustments while driving...

  • Page 45: Transporting Children Safely

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

  • Page 46: Deactivating Airbags

    CONTROLS Transporting children safely WARNING knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect seat Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags au‐ adjustment or improper installation of the child tomatically, refer to page 83.
  • Page 47 CONTROLS Transporting children safely Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it Remove the child restraint system. tight against the child restraint system. The Allow the strap to be pulled in completely. safety belt is locked. Unlocking the safety belt Unbuckle the belt buckle.
  • Page 48 CONTROLS Transporting children safely with this symbol. It can be found on the rear tem on the front passenger seat. There is risk of seat backrest or the rear window shelf. injuries or danger to life. With a mounted child restraint system, do not carry any people on the rear seat behind the front passenger seat.◀...

  • Page 49: Driving

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

  • Page 50: Starting The Engine

    CONTROLS Driving ▷ After approx. 8 minutes. ▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb. ▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central locking system. ▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure the vehicle, e.g.

  • Page 51: Automatic Operation

    CONTROLS Driving Manual transmission ▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button. ▷ Releasing the parking brake. Switching off the engine ▷ Opening and closing of doors or windows. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the ▷ Shifting the selector lever into neutral. Start/Stop button.

  • Page 52: Functional Limitations

    CONTROLS Driving ▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the ▷ The parking assistant is activated. driver's door is closed. ▷ Stop-and-go traffic. In order to be able to release the brake pedal, ▷ Selector lever in selector lever position R, N engage lever in position P.

  • Page 53: Parking Brake

    CONTROLS Driving ▷ The vehicle battery charge is very low. Manual transmission: shift into first gear or reverse. ▷ Excessive cooling of the car's interior when the heating is switched on. Set the parking brake. ▷ Manual transmission: low brake vacuum Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

  • Page 54: Turn Signal

    CONTROLS Driving Releasing Triple turn signal activation Slightly tap lever. The turn signal flashes three times. The function can be activated or deactivated. Set via radio. Press button. "Settings" "Lighting" Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide "Triple turn signal" the lever down.

  • Page 55: Windshield Wipers

    CONTROLS Driving Washer/wiper system ▷ Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once beyond the resistance point. Wipers change to normal speed when vehi‐ Switching the wipers on/off and brief cle comes to standstill. wipe Switch off and brief wipe General information Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or cause...

  • Page 56: Rear Window Wiper

    CONTROLS Driving Activating/deactivating Washing the windshield Press button on the wiper lever. Pull the wiper lever towards you. Wiping is started. If the vehicle is equipped with The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐ a rain sensor: LED in wiper lever lights up. shield and activates the wipers briefly.

  • Page 57: Cleaning Rear

    CONTROLS Driving Washer fluid gaged, the system switches to continuous op‐ eration. Information Cleaning rear window WARNING In interval mode: turn the switch further, ar‐ Some antifreeze agents can contain row 2. The switch automatically returns to its harmful substances and are flammable. There interval position when released.
  • Page 58 CONTROLS Driving N Neutral: a washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐ turer's recommendations. The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the washes, e.g. right mixture. P Park Do not add windshield washer concentrate and antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 59 CONTROLS Driving Canceling the lock If the situation requires, the Steptronic trans‐ mission continues to shift automatically. Example: once maximum engine speed is at‐ tained, M/S manual mode is automatically up‐ shifted as needed. Switching to manual mode ▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐ ward.
  • Page 60 CONTROLS Driving Shift paddles for Steptronic Sport Displays in the instrument cluster transmission The selector lever position is dis‐ played, e.g.: P. Manually release the transmission lock Should the selector lever be blocked in selector lever position P despite the ignition being turned on, the brake being depressed and the unlock button being pressed, the transmission The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow...
  • Page 61 CONTROLS Driving Steptronic Sport transmission: Launch A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument Control cluster. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within The concept 3 seconds, release the brake. Launch Control enables optimum acceleration Before using Launch Control, allow the trans‐ on surfaces with good traction.

  • Page 62: Displays

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

  • Page 63: Check Control

    CONTROLS Displays Electronic displays Driver assistance systems On-board computer  71 Messages, e.g. Check Control Selector lever position display  58 Time  67 Gear shift indicator  68 External temperature  67 Driving Dynamics Control  99 Selection lists  70 Status Total miles/trip odometer  67 Indicator/warning lights Check Control General information The concept The indicator and warning lights can light up in The Check Control system monitors functions in a variety of combinations and colors.
  • Page 64 CONTROLS Displays Orange lights be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat. Active Cruise Control Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly. The number bars shows the selected distance from the vehicle driving ahead. Airbag system For more information, see Camera- based cruise control, refer to page 101.
  • Page 65 CONTROLS Displays DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated For additional information, refer to Tire Pres‐ or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated sure Monitor, refer to page 84. Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched off or Dynamic Traction Con‐ Steering system trol DTC is switched on.
  • Page 66 CONTROLS Displays Hiding Check Control messages High-beam Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on. High beams are activated and off auto‐ matically as a function of the traffic sit‐ uation. For additional information, refer to High-beam Assistant, refer to page 78. Cruise control Press and hold PC button on blinker lever.

  • Page 67: Time

    CONTROLS Displays Fuel gauge WARNING Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃ Vehicle tilt position may cause there can be a danger of icy roads, e.g. on the display to vary. bridges or shady sections of road. There is risk The arrow beside the fuel pump of an accident.

  • Page 68: Gear Shift Indicator

    CONTROLS Displays ensured. There is risk of property damage. Re‐ "Service required" fuel promptly.◀ Select the desired entry to view detailed in‐ formation. Displaying the cruising range Symbols Press button. Symbols Description "Settings" No service is currently required. "Instrument cluster display" "Range"...
  • Page 69 CONTROLS Displays tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐ Speed limits with extra text characters are al‐ tronic transmission and with manual ways displayed. transmission. Information Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. Speed limits when towing a trailer are not shown.

  • Page 70: Selection Back

    CONTROLS Displays Display Selection lists in the in‐ The following is displayed in the instrument strument cluster cluster: The concept Speed limit detection With the buttons on the steering wheel and the The last speed limit detected. display in the instrument cluster the following Without a navigation system the can be displayed or operated: traffic signals are grayed out af‐...

  • Page 71: Computer

    CONTROLS Displays On-board computer ▷ Average speed. ▷ Date. Calling up information on the info ▷ Engine temperature display. display ▷ Speed limit detection. ▷ Speed. Radio Selected information is shown on the radio. ▷ Range. ▷ Average fuel consumption. ▷...
  • Page 72 CONTROLS Displays Average speed Displaying, setting or changing the limit Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in Press button. the calculation of the average speed. "Settings" Resetting average values "Speed" "Warning at:" Turn the right knob until the desired limit is displayed.
  • Page 73 CONTROLS Displays Select the desired format or unit of meas‐ Several vehicle assistance functions can also be ure: displayed on the LED ring. This display corre‐ sponds with the displays of the function in the ▷ "Language:" respective display. ▷ "Consumption:"...
  • Page 74 CONTROLS Displays Setting the brightness Engine oil pressure The brightness can be adjusted when night The current engine oil pressure is displayed. At lighting is active in the instrument cluster. low temperatures, there can be an increase in the engine oil pressure. Press button.
  • Page 75 CONTROLS Displays If the stop watch is running, the seconds are Press button, arrow 1, repeatedly until the time also shown using a seconds pointer in the scale is displayed. of the display element. Measuring the total time Press button, arrow 2, to start the stop watch.

  • Page 76: Lights

    CONTROLS Lights Lights Vehicle features and op‐ Symbol Function tions Lights off Daytime running lights This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Parking lights series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.

  • Page 77: Lights

    CONTROLS Lights Roadside parking lights Settings are stored for the profile currently used. Headlight courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while if the headlight flasher is switched on after the vehi‐ cle's radio-ready state is switched off. Setting the duration Set via radio.

  • Page 78: Assistant

    CONTROLS Lights System limits Cornering light is disrupted or failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible. The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment of lighting conditions. High-beam Assistant E. g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather.

  • Page 79: Fog Lights

    CONTROLS Lights The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐ ▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the ment cluster lights up when the system presence of highly reflective signs. switches on the high beams. ▷ When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐...

  • Page 80: Interior Lights

    CONTROLS Lights Activating/deactivating Interior lights Set via radio. General information Press button. The interior lights, footwell lights, access lights and courtesy lights are controlled automati‐ "Settings" cally. "Lighting" Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐ "Ambient lighting" trols brightness of some of these features. Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

  • Page 81: Safety

    CONTROLS Safety Safety Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
  • Page 82 CONTROLS Safety Ejection Mitigation ▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐ bag cover panels, do not cover them or The head airbag system is designed as an ejec‐ modify them in any way. tion mitigation countermeasure to reduce the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants ▷...
  • Page 83 CONTROLS Safety tion, the airbag system could not trigger as in‐ life. Make sure that the front passenger keeps tended in the event of an accident despite re‐ his or her feet in the floor area.◀ spective accident severity. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.

  • Page 84: Tire Pressure Monitor

    CONTROLS Safety The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei‐ An appropriate Check Control message is dis‐ ther activated or deactivated. played. Move the respective seat all the way for‐ ▷ The indicator lamp lights up ward. when a child is properly seated in a child restraint fix‐...
  • Page 85 CONTROLS Safety Status display ▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐ flation pressure. The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM can be displayed, e.g., whether or not the ▷ A reset of the system was not carried out TPM is active.
  • Page 86 CONTROLS Safety center or another qualified service center or actual distance may be shorter or longer de‐ repair shop. pending on the driving speed, road conditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc. Fix the flat tire using the Mobility System, refer to page 188. WARNING Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System, Your vehicle handles differently when a...
  • Page 87 CONTROLS Safety ported though tire inflation pressures are cor‐ pressure label, you should determine the rect. proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys‐...
  • Page 88 CONTROLS Safety FTM Flat Tire Monitor "Vehicle status" "Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)" The concept Start the engine - do not drive off. The system does not measure the actual infla‐ Start the initialization with "Flat Tire tion pressure in the tires. Monitor (FTM) reset".
  • Page 89 CONTROLS Safety Sudden serious tire damage caused by external Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. circumstances cannot be recognized in ad‐ Check the air pressure in all four tires at the vance. next opportunity. The system could be delayed or malfunction in If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is the following situations: correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have...
  • Page 90 CONTROLS Safety Overview Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s service center or another qualified service cen‐ Button in the vehicle ter or repair shop. Intelligent Safety The concept Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the driver assistance system. The intelligent safety systems can hel prevent an imminent collision.
  • Page 91 CONTROLS Safety Detection range Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐ ing function The concept The system can help prevent accidents. If an accident cannot be prevented, the system will help reduce the collision speed. The system sounds a warning before an immi‐ nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐...
  • Page 92 CONTROLS Safety Overview ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective to their individual settings. Button in the vehicle Adjust as needed. Individual settings are stored for the profile currently used. Press button again: ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are activated.

  • Page 93: Functional Limitations

    CONTROLS Safety Prewarning System limits This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the Detection range impending danger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small. The system's detection potential is limited. The driver must intervene actively when there Thus a system reaction might not come or is a prewarning.
  • Page 94 CONTROLS Safety Pedestrian warning with the extended area only if they are moving in the direction of the central area. city braking function Information The concept WARNING The system can help prevent accidents with pe‐ destrians. Indicators and warnings do not relieve from the personal responsibility.
  • Page 95 CONTROLS Safety Camera Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a person detected in this way is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the instrument cluster. The red symbol is displayed and a signal sounds. Intervene immediately by braking or make an evasive maneuver.

  • Page 96: Brake Force Display

    CONTROLS Safety ▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such ▷ During heavy brake application, the flash‐ because of the viewing angle or contour. ers light up in addition. ▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range. ▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than PostCrash 32 in/80 cm.

  • Page 97: Driving Stability Control Systems

    CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and op‐ DSC Dynamic Stability tions Control This chapter describes all standard, country- The concept specific and optional features offered with the DSC prevents traction loss in the power wheels series.
  • Page 98 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF The system ensures maximum headway on special road conditions or loose road surfaces, When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐ e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but with some‐ duced during acceleration and when driving in what limited driving stability.

  • Page 99: Driving Dynamics Control

    CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Dynamic Damping Con‐ With each starting operation, MID is activated using the Start/Stop button. trol GREEN The concept GREEN, refer to page 143, provides consistent The tuning of the suspension can be changed tuning to maximize range. with the system.

  • Page 100: Drive-Off Assistant

    CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Drive-off assistant The configuration is stored for the profile cur‐ rently used. This system supports driving off on inclines. The Activating SPORT parking brake is not required. Turn Driving Dynamics Control to the left until Hold the vehicle in place with the foot SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster.

  • Page 101: Driving Comfort

    CONTROLS Driving comfort Driving comfort General information Vehicle features and op‐ The system is functional at speeds beginning at tions approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. This chapter describes all standard, country- Active cruise control is paused below approx. specific and optional features offered with the 20 mph/30 km/h.
  • Page 102 CONTROLS Driving comfort Display in the instrument cluster lights Press button Function Pause cruise control, refer to page Display in the instrument cluster lights Continue cruise control with the up. The current speed is adopted as de‐ last setting, refer to page sired speed and displayed with symbol.

  • Page 103: While Driving

    CONTROLS Driving comfort Maintaining, storing, and changing the ▷ button: each time it is pressed to speed the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by approx. Information 1 mph/1 km/h. ▷ button: each time it is pressed WARNING past the point of resistance, the desired The desired speed can be incorrectly ad‐...
  • Page 104 CONTROLS Driving comfort the saved values. The selected distance is If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the briefly displayed in the info display. conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐ rently fulfilled. In the following cases, the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again: Distance to vehicle ahead of you ▷...

  • Page 105: Swerving Vehicles

    CONTROLS Driving comfort because the accelerator pedal is being pressed; traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐ a vehicle was not detected. spective situations.◀ Distance control is temporarily sup‐ Deceleration pressed because the accelerator pedal The system also does not decelerate in the fol‐ is being pressed;...

  • Page 106: On/Off

    CONTROLS Driving comfort tions. There is risk of an accident. Adjust the tions for vehicles that are already detected. driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐ situation.
  • Page 107 CONTROLS Driving comfort ▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be switched on a loose road surface. on if needed. There is risk of accidents or risk of property Switch off damage. Only use the system if driving at con‐ stant speed is possible.◀...

  • Page 108: Indicator Lamp

    CONTROLS Driving comfort Maintaining, storing, and changing the or decelerates the vehicle without requiring speed pressure on the accelerator pedal. After the button is released, the vehicle maintains its Information final speed. Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point causes the vehicle to accel‐ WARNING erate more rapidly.
  • Page 109 CONTROLS Driving comfort General information Overview Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure Button in the vehicle the distances from objects. The maneuvering range, depending on obsta‐ cles and environmental conditions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m. An acoustic warning is first given with the fol‐ lowing circumstances: ▷...
  • Page 110 CONTROLS Driving comfort Volume You may turn off automatic activation via the radio: The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the entertainment volume can be adjusted. Press button. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" "Settings" "Parking" "Tone" "Auto PDC" "Volume settings" Select setting.

  • Page 111: Parking Assistant

    CONTROLS Driving comfort Parking assistant Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds. The concept False warnings PDC may issue a warning under the following conditions even though there is no obstacle within the detection range: ▷...
  • Page 112 CONTROLS Driving comfort Requirements An engine that has been switched off by the Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐ For measuring parking spaces cally when the parking assistant is activated. ▷ Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐ Overview prox. 22 mph/35 km/h. ▷...
  • Page 113 CONTROLS Driving comfort "Cancel": cancel parking assistant. The best possible parking position will come after gear change on the stationary Switch off vehicle - wait for the automatic steering wheel move. The system can be deactivated as follows: The end of the parking procedure is indi‐ ▷...
  • Page 114 CONTROLS Driving comfort System limits Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before No parking assistance or after a continuous tone sounds. The parking assistant does not offer assistance The parking assistant may identify parking in the following situations: spaces that are not suitable for parking.

  • Page 115: Climate Control

    CONTROLS Climate control Climate control Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
  • Page 116 CONTROLS Climate control Climate control functions in detail ▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously. ▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply Switching the system on/off of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐ nently blocked. Switching on To prevent window condensation, recirculated Set any air volume.

  • Page 117: Windshield Defroster

    CONTROLS Climate control Windshield defroster When Green mode, refer to page 143, is acti‐ vated, the heater output is reduced. Press button. The front window defroster switches Microfilter off automatically after a certain period of time. In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐ crofilter filters dust and pollen from the air.

  • Page 118: Maximum Cooling

    CONTROLS Climate control 15 Seat heating, left  38 Climate control functions in detail When using the automatic climate control, con‐ densation water, refer to page 138, develops Switching the system on/off that exits underneath the vehicle. Maximum cooling Switching on Set any air volume. Press button.
  • Page 119 CONTROLS Climate control The selected intensity is displayed on the auto‐ The air flow of the automatic climate control matic climate control. may be reduced automatically to save battery power. Automatic recirculated-air control/ recirculated-air mode Manual air distribution You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐ Press button repeatedly to select a tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐...
  • Page 120 CONTROLS Climate control Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐ crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air. This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance, refer to page 200, of your vehi‐ cle.

  • Page 121: Interior Equipment

    CONTROLS Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle features and op‐ ming and operation. Also follow the safety in‐ structions of the hand-held transmitter.◀ tions Compatibility This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ series.
  • Page 122 CONTROLS Interior equipment on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then erases all programming of the buttons on stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system the interior rearview mirror. features an alternating-code system. Flashing and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐...

  • Page 123: Digital Compass

    CONTROLS Interior equipment Likewise, press and hold the button of the rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The desired function on the hand-held trans‐ functions cannot be deleted individually. mitter. Release both buttons as soon as the interior Digital compass rearview mirror LED flashes more rapidly.
  • Page 124 CONTROLS Interior equipment World map with magnetic zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for ap‐ Make sure that there are no large metallic prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the set objects or overhead power lines near the compass zone appears in the mirror.

  • Page 125: Sun Visor

    CONTROLS Interior equipment Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐ the respective objects. There is risk of fire and mately 10 seconds. injuries. Hold the cigarette lighter on its handle. Make sure that children do not use the ciga‐ rette lighter and do not burn themselves, e.g. Sun visor by carrying the remote control along when ex‐...

  • Page 126: Cargo Area

    CONTROLS Interior equipment Information devices and cables are not in the airbag's area unfolding.◀ Observe the following when connecting: ▷ Do not use force when plugging the con‐ Sockets nector into the USB interface. Sockets can be used for the running electrical ▷...
  • Page 127 CONTROLS Interior equipment Removing WARNING For storing bulky objects the cargo cover can The stability of the child restraint system be removed. is limited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustment or improper installation of the child Detach the left and right retaining straps at seat.
  • Page 128 CONTROLS Interior equipment Folding back the backrest WARNING With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured load can be thrown into the car's interior, e.g. in case of an accident, braking or evasive ma‐ neuver. There is risk of injuries. Make sure that the backrest engages into the locking after folding it back.◀...

  • Page 129: Storage Compartments

    CONTROLS Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle features and op‐ ▷ Compartments in the doors. ▷ Pockets on the backrests of the front seats. tions This chapter describes all standard, country- Glove compartment specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 130: Center Armrest

    CONTROLS Storage compartments Compartments in the Cupholders doors Information WARNING WARNING Breakable object, e.g. glass bottle, can Unsuitable containers in the cup holder break in the event of an accident. Broken glass and hot beverages can damage the cup holder can be scattered in the car's interior.

  • Page 131: Clothes Hooks

    CONTROLS Storage compartments Storage space under cargo floor panel On 5-door models: in front of the rear seats. Clothes hooks Located under the cargo floor panel on the right side is a trough for the onboard vehicle WARNING tool kit. Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can To remove the onboard vehicle tool kit, fold the obstruct the view while driving.
  • Page 132 CONTROLS Storage compartments ▷ Always secure cargo against shifting, using straps, belts and lashing eyes, e.g.◀ Grasp the cargo floor panel in the rear and fold slightly upward. Next, pull it backward from the supports. Fold up the cargo floor panel in the lower posi‐ The cargo floor panel can be removed from the tion and push it behind the locks, arrow.
  • Page 133 CONTROLS Storage compartments Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...
  • Page 134 DRIVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 135: Driving Tips

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 136: Things To Remember When Driving

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

  • Page 137: Driving Through Water

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Driving through water If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided: CAUTION ▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof. When driving too quickly through too ▷ Greatly increase the air flow from the vents. deep water, water can enter into the engine compartment, the electrical system or the ▷...

  • Page 138: Driving In Wet Conditions

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Driving in wet conditions Corrosion will built up when the maximum pressure applied to the brake pads during brak‐ When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain, ing is not reached - thus discs don't get press brake pedal ever so gently every few cleaned.

  • Page 139: Loading

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

  • Page 140: Securing Cargo

    DRIVING TIPS Loading Load Securing cargo On 3-door models Information WARNING Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, e.g. in the event of an accident or during braking and eva‐ sive maneuvers. Vehicle occupants can be hit and injured.

  • Page 141: Rear Luggage Rack

    DRIVING TIPS Loading Securing Securing Follow the installation instructions of the roof COOPER/COOPER D/ONE/ONE D rack. Loading Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response. Therefore, note the following when loading and driving: ▷...

  • Page 142: Saving Fuel

    DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle features and op‐ Close the windows and tions glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country- Driving with the glass sunroof and windows specific and optional features offered with the open results in increased air resistance and series.
  • Page 143 Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve halt. optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. MINI For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐ recommends that maintenance work be per‐ erator and let the vehicle roll.
  • Page 144 DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel The Coasting driving condition is enabled under Displays a reminder when the set GREEN mode certain conditions. speed is exceeded. Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐ GREEN climate control matically decoupled from the transmission in selector lever position D.

  • Page 145: Driving Style

    DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Driving style GREEN tip symbols An additional symbol and text instructions are A bar display in the instrument displayed. cluster indicates your current driving efficiency. Symbol Measure Mark in the left area, arrow 1: For efficient driving back off the ac‐ display for energy recovered by celerator or delay accelerating to al‐...
  • Page 146 DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Deactivating the system manually The function is available in a certain speed range. The function can be deactivated via the radio, A proactively driving style helps the driver to e.g., to use the braking effect of the engine use the function as often as possible and sup‐...
  • Page 147 DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...
  • Page 148 ROCK ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...
  • Page 149 AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 150: Entertainment 150 Tone

    ENTERTAINMENT Tone Tone Vehicle features and op‐ Volume tions General information This chapter describes all standard, country- ▷ "Speed volume": speed-dependent volume specific and optional features offered with the control. series. It also describes features that are not ▷ "PDC": volume of the PDC signal compared necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 151: Radio

    ENTERTAINMENT Radio Radio Vehicle features and op‐ Programmable memory buttons tions "Media": open the menu "Radio": open the menu This chapter describes all standard, country- Changing the station specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 152 ENTERTAINMENT Radio Selecting a station manually Renaming a station "Radio" When storing a station with RDS signal, the RDS information transferred during storing is ac‐ "FM" or "AM" cepted as the station name. This name can be "Manual search ( )" changed.
  • Page 153 ENTERTAINMENT Radio Displaying additional information Press button. Some stations broadcast additional information "RDS" on the current track, such as the name of the artist. HD Radio™ reception Select the desired station. Many stations broadcast both analog and digi‐ tal signals. Press button.

  • Page 154: Satellite Radio

    ENTERTAINMENT Radio Managing a subscription To store the station: To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the Select a station. channels, you must have reception. This is usu‐ Press and hold Favorites button until a sig‐ ally the case when you have an unobstructed nal sounds.
  • Page 155 ENTERTAINMENT Radio Selecting channels Activating/deactivating the jump You can only listen to enabled channels. Reception must be guaranteed in order to acti‐ vate or deactivate. "Radio" "Radio" "Satellite radio" "Satellite radio" Select categories. Select the channel. Press button. The selected channel is stored in the remote "Weather &...

  • Page 156: Multimedia

    ENTERTAINMENT Multimedia Multimedia AUX-IN port External devices Overview The concept For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3 play‐ Various external devices can be connected to ers. Sound is played back on the vehicle loud‐ the vehicle. Sound is played back through the speakers.
  • Page 157 ENTERTAINMENT Multimedia USB device connection Adjusting the volume "Media" "AUX" "Volume" Set the desired volume. USB audio interface Overview It is possible to connect external devices. Set The USB port is located at the front of the cen‐ via radio. Sound is played back on the vehicle ter console.
  • Page 158 ENTERTAINMENT Multimedia ▷ Via the directory structure in the audio de‐ The current track is fast forwarded/rewound vice. with increasing speed. Current playback Playback information List of tracks that is currently being played. E. g. Information about the current track can be dis‐ the list of tracks that was found in the track played, such as the artist and the name of the search or a playlist.
  • Page 159 ENTERTAINMENT Multimedia Apple iPod/iPhone port Select the playback list. Select the track at which the playback is to begin. Categories "Media" "USB device" Select the category. ▷ "Genres" ▷ "Artists" The USB port is located at the front of the cen‐ ter console.
  • Page 160 ENTERTAINMENT Multimedia Press and hold this button. The current track is fast forwarded/rewound with increasing speed. Random playback The tracks of the current playback are played back in random order. Switching random playback on/off "Media" "USB device" Press button. "Random" Online Edition for Part no.
  • Page 161 ENTERTAINMENT Multimedia Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...
  • Page 162 CONNECT ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 163: Communication

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 164: Bluetooth Hands-Free System

    Accurate information about which mobile phones are supported with a Bluetooth inter‐ face is available at www.mini.com/connectivity. The concept These compatible mobile phones, with a cer‐ tain software version, support the vehicle func‐...

  • Page 165: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 307 - Vi/15

    COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system ▷ The mobile phone is ready for operation. The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display. Select this. ▷ The ignition is switched on. Enter the same passkey on the mobile ▷ Bluetooth connection on the vehicle and on phone and on the display the mobile phone activated.

  • Page 166: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 307 - Vi/15

    COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐ If all points in this list have been checked and nected. the required function is still not available, con‐ tact the hotline, a dealer’s service center or an‐ ▷...

  • Page 167: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 307 - Vi/15

    COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Rejecting a call The first call is put on hold. Switching between two calls, hold call About the radio "Reject" You can switch between two calls. Select line with symbol in order to switch Via the instrument cluster between the conversations.

  • Page 168: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 307 - Vi/15

    COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Favorites Phone book Up to 12 phone numbers can be stored in the General information Favorites. Only the occupied places of the Fa‐ vorites list are displayed. The telephone accesses the contacts stored in the mobile phone. All contacts for which a tele‐ Storing Favorites phone number is entered are displayed.

  • Page 169: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 307 - Vi/15

    COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Add phone numbers to Favorites Press the key again to establish the Mark the entry from the list. connection. Press button and "Add to Received calls favorites". The list of the 20 last received or missed calls of the cell phone are displayed.

  • Page 170: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 307 - Vi/15

    COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system From the hands-free system to the mobile phone Calls that are made on the hands-free system can in some cases be continued on the mobile phone; this depends on the mobile phone. Follow the instructions on the mobile phone display;...

  • Page 171: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 307 - Vi/15

    COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 172: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 307 - Vi/15

    MOVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 173: Mobility

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 174: Refueling

    MOBILITY Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and op‐ Turn the tank lid counterclockwise. tions This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 175 MOBILITY Refueling Remove the cover. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling CAUTION Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfilling of the fuel tank can damage the fuel system. On contact with painted surfaces, damage may occur to these surfaces.

  • Page 176: Fuel

    In case of engine problems, switch gas stations or use a brand name fuel with a higher octane Recommended fuel grade rating.◀ MINI recommends AKI 91. Gasoline John Cooper Works: For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should MINI recommends AKI 93.
  • Page 177 MOBILITY Fuel CAUTION Fuel that does not comply with the mini‐ mum quality can compromise engine function or cause engine damage. There is risk of prop‐ erty damage. Do not fill with fuel that does not comply with the minimum quality.◀...

  • Page 178: Wheels And Tires

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and op‐ Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more tions than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. This chapter describes all standard, country- The displays of inflation devices may under- specific and optional features offered with the...
  • Page 179 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure values up to ▷ Tire sizes of your vehicle. 100 mph/160 km/h ▷ Maximum permitted driving speed. On 3-door models: COOPER Tire inflation pressures up to 100 mph/ 160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifications in For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for bar/PSI optimum driving comfort, note the pressure...
  • Page 180 MOBILITY Wheels and tires On 3-door models: COOPER S On 3-door models: JOHN COOPER WORKS Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Specifications in bar/PSI with cold Specifications in tires bar/PSI with cold tires 195/55 R 16 87 H M 2.4 / 35 2.4 / 35 +S RSC...
  • Page 181 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures at max. speeds Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI above 100 mph/160 km/h 205/45 R 17 88 V M 2.5 / 36 2.4 / 35 WARNING +S XL A/S RSC In order to drive at maximum speeds in 205/45 R 17 88 V M excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe, +S XL RSC...
  • Page 182 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure values over On 3-door models: COOPER S 100 mph/160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI On 3-door models: COOPER Specifications in bar/PSI with cold Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI tires Specifications in bar/PSI with cold 195/55 R 16 87 H M 2.8 / 41...
  • Page 183 MOBILITY Wheels and tires On 3-door models: JOHN COOPER On 5-door models: COOPER WORKS Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Specifications in Specifications in bar/PSI with cold bar/PSI with cold tires tires 175/65 R 15 84 H M 2.8 / 41 2.6 / 38 185/50 R 17 86 H...

  • Page 184: Tire Identification Number

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires On 5-door models: COOPER S V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h Tire size Pressure specifications in Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h bar/PSI Specifications in Tire Identification Number bar/PSI with cold DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 0115...

  • Page 185: Tire Tread

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires RSC – Run-flat tires 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, how‐ Run-flat tires, refer to page 187, are labeled ever, and may depart significantly from the with a circular symbol containing the letters norm due to variations in driving habits, service RSC marked on the sidewall.

  • Page 186: Tire Damage

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire damage Changing wheels and tires General information Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign ob‐ Mounting jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear. Have mounting and wheel balancing carried out by a dealer’s service center or another Information qualified service center or repair shop.

  • Page 187: New Tires

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires New tires Rotating wheels between axles Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐ Different wear patterns can occur on the front ing circumstances when tires are brand-new; and rear axles depending on individual driving they achieve their full traction potential after a conditions.

  • Page 188: Repairing A Flat Tire

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Information Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to page 86. ▷ Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐ lity System found on the compressor and Changing run-flat tires sealant container. For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No ▷...
  • Page 189 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Sealant container Filling the tire with sealant Shake the sealant container. ▷ Sealant container, arrow 1. ▷ Filling hose, arrow 2. Take the connection hose completely out of Observe use-by date on the sealant container. the compressor housing. Do not kink the hose.
  • Page 190 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Slide the sealant container upright into the With the ignition turned on or the engine holder on the compressor housing, ensur‐ running, switch on the compressor. ing that it engages audibly. Let the compressor run for approx. 3 to 8 mi‐ nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a Screw the connection hose onto the tire tire inflation pressure of approx.

  • Page 191: Snow Chains

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Wrap the empty sealant container and con‐ Insert the connector into a power socket in‐ nection hose in suitable material to avoid side the vehicle. dirtying the trunk. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐ cle.
  • Page 192 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped with the tires of the following size: ▷ 175/65 R 15. ▷ 175/60 R 16. John Cooper Works: ▷ 185/50 R 17. Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐...

  • Page 193: Engine Compartment

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

  • Page 194: Unlock Hood

    MOBILITY Engine compartment Opening the hood Hood Pull lever, arrow 1. Information Hood is unlocked. WARNING Improperly executed work in the engine compartment can damage components and lead to a safety risk. There is risk of accidents or risk of property damage.◀...

  • Page 195: Engine Oil

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

  • Page 196: Adding Engine Oil

    MOBILITY Engine oil Adding engine oil Take care not to add too much engine oil. CAUTION Information Too much engine oil can damage the en‐ gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of CAUTION property damage. Do not add too much engine A too low engine oil level causes engine oil.

  • Page 197: Engine Oil Change

    MOBILITY Engine oil Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise, Gasoline engine arrow. BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. BMW Longlife-14 FE+. More information about suitable engine oil rat‐ ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐ quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐ other qualified service center or repair shop.

  • Page 198: Coolant

    MOBILITY Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and op‐ The coolant reservoir is in the engine compart‐ ment, refer to page 193. tions Checking This chapter describes all standard, country- There are yellow Min and Max marks in the specific and optional features offered with the coolant reservoir.
  • Page 199 MOBILITY Coolant Adding Let the engine cool. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ sure to dissipate, then open it. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. Close cap.

  • Page 200: Maintenance

    Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐ tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐ count. MINI maintenance system If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop The maintenance system indicates required update the time-dependent maintenance pro‐...
  • Page 201 MOBILITY Maintenance Socket for OBD Onboard components, in particular the catalytic con‐ verter. Diagnosis Information CAUTION Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diagnosis can lead to vehicle malfunctions. There is risk of property damage. The manufac‐ turer of your vehicle strongly recommends ac‐ cess to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a dealer's service center, another qualified service center or repair shop or other...

  • Page 202: Replacing Components

    MOBILITY Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and op‐ Wiper blade replacement tions Information This chapter describes all standard, country- CAUTION specific and optional features offered with the If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield series. It also describes features that are not without the wiper blades installed, the wind‐...
  • Page 203 MOBILITY Replacing components Then pull the wiper blade free from the dealer’s service center or another qualified holder of the wiper arm, arrow 2. service center or repair shop if you are unfami‐ liar with it or if it has not been described here. A spare lamp box is available from a dealer’s service center or another qualified service cen‐...
  • Page 204 MOBILITY Replacing components Headlight glass LED headlights Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐ ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When driving with the lights switched on, the conden‐ sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐ light glass does not need to be changed.
  • Page 205 MOBILITY Replacing components LED low beams/LED high beams Turn signal Follow the general instructions on lights and Follow the general instructions on lights and bulbs, refer to page 203. bulbs, refer to page 203. The lights feature LED technology. Contact a Bulbs: PW24W dealer’s service center or another qualified With white turn signal lights: PWY24W...

  • Page 206: Running Lights

    MOBILITY Replacing components Pull the bulb out of the fixture. bulb holder, arrow 2, and remove the bulb holder. Insert the new bulb and install the cover in the reverse order. For better accessibility, if needed, re‐ move the bulb of the fog lamp before‐ LED parking lights/LED fog lights hand.
  • Page 207 MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle with two rear fog lights Brake light Reversing lights Side tail lights Follow the general instructions on lights and bulbs, refer to page 203. Bulbs: P21W Open tailgate, refer to page 27. Remove left or right cover. Side tail lights Rear fog lights License plate lamp...
  • Page 208 MOBILITY Replacing components ▷ Arrow 3: reversing light Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove. The wire is long enough to guide the socket down and through between any heat shield that may be installed and the bumper. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the new bulb and attach the bulb holder.
  • Page 209 MOBILITY Replacing components The wire is long enough to guide the socket ▷ With white lens: WY5W diadem down and through between any heat shield Open the hood. The covers of the side turn that may be installed and the bumper. signal lights are on the left and right next to the hinges of the hood.

  • Page 210: Changing Wheels

    MOBILITY Replacing components Changing wheels vehicle or vehicle jack can slip away to the side. ▷ Do not place wood blocks or similar items Information under the vehicle jack; otherwise, it cannot When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire reach its carrying capacity because of the does not need to be changed immediately in restricted height.

  • Page 211: Jacking Up The Vehicle

    Pull out the well with emergency wheel un‐ and screw in at least two bolts. der the vehicle toward the rear. If original MINI light alloy wheels are not Remove the spacer and emergency wheel mounted, any accompanying lug bolts also from the well.

  • Page 212: Battery Replacement

    MOBILITY Replacing components Battery replacement Check tire inflation pressure at the next op‐ portunity and correct as needed. CAUTION Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Vehicle batteries that are not compatible page 88. can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer functions.There is risk of property damage.
  • Page 213 MOBILITY Replacing components Starting aid terminals Replacing fuse In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the The fuses are located in the passenger footwell starting aid terminals, refer to page 215, in the under the dashboard. engine compartment with the engine off. To open, loosen screws, arrow 1.

  • Page 214: Breakdown Assistance

    MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and op‐ Warning triangle tions This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 215 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Preparation CAUTION In the case of body contact between the two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during jump-starting. There is risk of property damage. Make sure that no body contact occurs.◀ Check whether the battery of the other ve‐ hicle has a voltage of 12 volts.

  • Page 216: Your Vehicle

    MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Tow truck Let both engines run for several minutes. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order. Check the battery and recharge if needed. Tow-starting and towing Information WARNING Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck Due to system limits, individual functions with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
  • Page 217 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance needs to be applied when braking and CAUTION steering. If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐ ▷ Larger steering wheel movements are re‐ correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc‐ quired. cur. There is risk of property damage. Correctly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fit‐...
  • Page 218 The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ ried in the vehicle. The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the MINI. The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 202, are together in the cargo area.
  • Page 219 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to the Steptronic transmission. Have the cause of the starting problems fixed. Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but start the engine by jump-starting, refer to page 214. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐ alytic converter, only tow-start while the engine is cold.

  • Page 220: Care

    MOBILITY Care Care Vehicle features and op‐ ▷ Minimum distance from glass sunroof: 31.5 inches/80 cm. tions Automatic car washes This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Information series. It also describes features that are not ▷...

  • Page 221: Vehicle Care

    Car care products Press the Start/Stop button to switch off the engine. The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends using care and cleaning products from MINI. In this way, the ignition remains switched on, and two Check-Control messages are WARNING displayed.
  • Page 222 MINI care products. Suitable care products are available from a Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber dealer’s service center or another qualified care agents at regular intervals.
  • Page 223 MOBILITY Care life. Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning CAUTION the safety belts.◀ The surface of displays can be damaged with improper cleaning. There is risk of prop‐ Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety erty damage. Avoid pressure that is too high belts clipped into their buckles.
  • Page 224 FIND ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 225: Reference

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 226: Technical Data

    The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, MINI 3-door Width with mirrors inches/mm 76.1/1,932 Width without mirrors inches/mm 68.0/1,727...
  • Page 227 36.2/11.02 Weights The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles the slash apply to vehicles with Steptronic with manual transmission; the values following transmission. MINI Cooper, 3-door Approved gross vehicle weight 3,455/3,520 1,567/1,597 Load Approved front axle load 1,920/1,990...
  • Page 228 1,995/2,065 905/937 Approved rear axle load 1,840 Approved roof load capacity Cargo area capacity cu ft 13.1–40.7 Liters 278–941 MINI Cooper S, 3-door Approved gross vehicle weight 3,620/3,650 1,642/1,656 Load 775/770 352/349 Approved front axle load 2,025/2,060 919/934 Approved rear axle load...
  • Page 229 946/964 Approved rear axle load 1,880 Approved roof load capacity Cargo area capacity cu ft 13.1–40.7 Liters 278–941 MINI John Cooper Works, 3-door Approved gross vehicle weight 3,720/3,765 1,687/1,708 Load Approved front axle load 2,065/2,105 937/955 Approved rear axle load...
  • Page 230 REFERENCE Technical data Capacities MINI Fuel tank, approx. Fuel quality, refer to page Cooper US gal/liters 11.6/44 Cooper S, John Cooper Works US gal/liters 11.6/44 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...

  • Page 231: Appendix

    REFERENCE Appendix Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve‐ hicle are listed here. Active pedestrian protec‐ tion system Opposite to the description in this Owner's Manual, the active pedestrian protection sys‐ tem is only deployed at speeds between ap‐ prox.
  • Page 232 REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...
  • Page 233 REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 307 - VI/15...
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  • Page 235: License Texts And Certifications

    REFERENCE License Texts and Certifications License Texts and Certifications Bluetooth sentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Brazil Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Alpine, dass sich das Gerät RADIO UKL in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übri‐ gen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
  • Page 236 REFERENCE License Texts and Certifications Italiano Slovensko Con la presente Alpine dichiara che questo Alpine izjavlja, da je ta RADIO UKL v skladu z RADIO UKL è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

  • Page 237: Tire Pressure Monitoring

    REFERENCE License Texts and Certifications Taiwan should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from per‐ son’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’ex‐ position aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé...
  • Page 238 REFERENCE License Texts and Certifications South Korea Continental S180052056 KCC-CRM-TAL-S180052056 Hrvatski Ovim, Continental Automotive GmbH, izjavljuje da ovaj tip TPMS zadovoljava bitne zahtjeve i ostale važece odrednice, a sukladno Smjernici Europe 1999/5/EC. Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Čeština Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Continental Automotive GmbH tímto prohla‐...
  • Page 239 REFERENCE License Texts and Certifications essential requirements and other rele-vant pro‐ met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante visions of Directive 1999/5/EC. bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Español Malti Por medio de la presente Continental Automo‐ Hawnhekk, Continental Automotive GmbH, jid‐ tive GmbH declara que el TPMS cumple con los dikjara li dan TPMS jikkonforma mal-ħtigijiet es‐...
  • Page 240 REFERENCE License Texts and Certifications Svenska South Africa Härmed intygar Continental Automotive GmbH att denna TPMS står I överens-stämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga rele‐ vanta bestämmelser som fram-går av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska Hér með lýsir Continental Automotive GmbH yfir því...
  • Page 241 REFERENCE License Texts and Certifications THOR ``AS IS`` AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT‐ ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR‐ POSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDI‐ RECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTI‐...

  • Page 242: Everything From A To Z

    REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index All around the roofliner All around the steering ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ wheel Backrest curvature, refer to All-season tires, see Winter Lumbar support Acceleration Assistant, refer to tires Balance Launch Control Alternating-code hand-held...
  • Page 243 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Checking the oil level elec‐ Control systems, driving stabil‐ tronically California Proposition 65 Children, seating position Convenient opening Warning Children, transporting Coolant Camera-based cruise con‐ safely Cooling function 116, trol Child restraint fixing sys‐ Cooling, maximum Camera lenses, care Cooling system...
  • Page 244 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Display, engine tempera‐ Emergency detection, remote Exterior mirror, automatic ture control dimming feature Display lighting, see Instru‐ Emergency release, fuel filler Exterior mirrors ment lighting flap External start Displays Emergency start function, en‐ External temperature dis‐ Displays, cleaning gine start play...
  • Page 245 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Front-seat passenger airbags, Handbrake, refer to parking Illuminated ring, central in‐ automatic deactivation brake strument cluster Front-seat passenger airbags, Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ Indication of a flat tire 85, indicator lamp nating code Indicator lamp, see Check FTM Flat Tire Monitor Hands-free system Control...
  • Page 246 Manual operation, Park Dis‐ jack Light switch tance Control PDC Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ Load Manual transmission sion Loading Manufacturer of the MINI Jump-starting Lock, door Marking, run-flat tires Locking/unlocking via door Master key, see Remote con‐ lock trol Locking/unlocking with re‐...
  • Page 247 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Passenger side mirror, tilting Rain sensor downward Rear fog lights OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ PDC Park Distance Con‐ Rear lights tics trol Rear luggage rack Octane rating, see Recom‐ Pedestrian warning with city Rearview mirror mended fuel grade braking function Rear window de‐...
  • Page 248 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z RON recommended fuel Service requirements, dis‐ Steptronic Sport transmission, grade play refer to Steptronic transmis‐ Roofliner SET button, see camera-based sion Roof load capacity cruise control Steptronic transmission Roof-mounted luggage SET button, see Cruise con‐ Stopping the engine rack trol...
  • Page 249 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Tire damage Units, setting Water on roads Tire identification marks Universal remote control Weights Tire inflation pressure Unlock button, Steptronic Welcome lamps during un‐ Tire inflation pressure moni‐ transmission locking tor, refer to FTM Unlocking/locking via door Welcome lights Tire Pressure Monitor TPM...
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