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  • Page 1 Contents OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - 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. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐...
  • Page 4 © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VI/15, 07 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - 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 236. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Information Engine oil Coolant AT A GLANCE Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components Onboard monitor Breakdown assistance...

  • Page 6: Information

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

  • Page 7: Basic Information

    MINI dealer's service center. Manufacturer MINI parts and accessories were tested by the manufacturer of the MINI for their safety and The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayerische suitability in MINI vehicles.
  • Page 8 MINI vehicles under all usage conditions. operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or re‐...

  • Page 9: Event Data Recorder Edr

    Information ▷ Status messages for the vehicle and from its standing how a vehicle’s systems performed. individual components, e.g., wheel rotation The EDR is designed to record data related to speed/vehicle speed, deceleration, trans‐ vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short verse acceleration.

  • Page 10: Vehicle Identification Number

    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 2 963 334 - VI/15...
  • Page 12 WATCH ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - VI/15...

  • Page 13: At A Glance

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - VI/15...

  • Page 14: At A Glance Cockpit

    AT A GLANCE Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
  • Page 15 AT A GLANCE Cockpit Camera-based cruise control on/ Cleaning windows  69 off  119 Cruise control on/off  124 Rear window wiper  69 Store speed  119,  124 Cleaning rear window  69 Pause, continue cruise con‐ Steering wheel buttons, right trol  119,  124 Voice activation  26 speed  119,  124 Telephone Reduce distance  119 Confirm the selection  84 Increase distance  119 Move selection...

  • Page 16: All Around The Center Console

    AT A GLANCE Cockpit All around the center console Hazard warning system  214 Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off  62 Intelligent Safety  108 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  129 Head-up Display  89 Control Display  18 Radio/Multimedia Glove compartment  151 Steptronic transmission selector lever  71 Climate control  136 Manual transmission selector lever  71 PDC Park Distance...
  • Page 17 AT A GLANCE Cockpit All around the roofliner Emergency Request Ambient light  98 Indicator lamp, front-seat pass. Glass sunroof  46 airbag  101 Reading lights  98 Interior lights  98 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - VI/15...

  • Page 18: Onboard Monitor

    AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Onboard monitor Vehicle features and op‐ Control elements at a tions glance This chapter describes all standard, country- Control elements specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 19 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Switch off Move in four directions. Press button. "Turn off control display" Buttons on controller Press button Function Controller with navigation system MENU Open the main menu. The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ RADIO Opens the Radio menu.
  • Page 20 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Press. The main menu is displayed. All onboard monitor functions can be called up Move in two directions. via the main menu. Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected. Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted.

  • Page 21: Options Menu

    AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor ▷ Move the controller to the right. Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed. Opens new display on top of previous screen. Press the controller. Arrows pointing to the left or right indicate that Activating/deactivating the functions additional panels can be opened.
  • Page 22 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Example: setting the ▷ The system recognizes capital and lower case letters. For the input of upper/lower clock case letters and numbers, it may be neces‐ sary to switch to the corresponding input Setting the clock mode, e.g.

  • Page 23: General Information

    AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Status information Symbol Meaning SIM card is missing. Status field Enter PIN. The following information is displayed in the status field at the top right: Entertainment symbols ▷ Time. ▷ Current entertainment source. Symbol Meaning ▷...
  • Page 24 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Selecting the display The function will work immediately. This means, e.g., that the number is dialed when a On the Control Display: phone number is selected. Press button. Displaying the button assignment "Split screen" Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear Move the controller until the split screen is gloves or use objects.
  • Page 25 AT A GLANCE Onboard monitor Switching between cases, letters and ▷ Music collection. numbers ▷ Navigation, e.g. stored destinations. Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ ▷ Phone book. tween entering upper and lower case, letters ▷ Online data, e.g. Favorites, cookies. and numbers: ▷...

  • Page 26: Voice Activation System

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

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Volume

    AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Executing functions using short Setting the voice dialog commands Set system to standard dialog or use a short Execute functions on the main menu via short version. commands. It almost doesn't matter which The short version of the voice dialog plays back menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
  • Page 28 AT A GLANCE Voice activation system ▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - VI/15...

  • Page 29: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle

    AT A GLANCE Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Owner's Manual Vehicle features and op‐ Search for information and descriptions by en‐ tions tering terms selected from the index. This chapter describes all standard, country- Select components specific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 30 AT A GLANCE Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Scroll forward. To alternate permanently between the last dis‐ played function and the Owner's Manual re‐ peat steps 4 & 5. Opens a new display every time. Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function Programmable memory buttons You may open the relevant information di‐...
  • Page 31 AT A GLANCE Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - VI/15...
  • Page 32 HANDLE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - VI/15...
  • Page 33 AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - VI/15...

  • Page 34: 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 35 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 36: Intelligent Safety

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Personal Profile ▷ Intelligent Safety. Profile management The concept Personal Profile provides three profiles, using Opening profiles which personal vehicle settings can be stored. Regardless of the remote control in use a differ‐ Every remote control has one of these profiles ent profile may be activated.
  • Page 37 CONTROLS Opening and closing Open "Options". "Guest" "Reset current profile" Adjust the settings. The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not Exporting profiles assigned to the current remote control. Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐ Display profile list during start ported.

  • Page 38: Panic Mode

    CONTROLS Opening and closing When the door is opened, the window is low‐ if the interior lamps were switched off man‐ ered more to make it easier to enter the vehi‐ ually. cle. If the button is pressed within 10 seconds of when the vehicle was locked Interior motion You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
  • Page 39 CONTROLS Opening and closing Without remote control ▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐ charged. Replace the battery, refer to page 34. From the outside ▷ Interference of the radio connection from WARNING transmission towers or other equipment Unlocking from the inside is only possible with high transmit power.

  • Page 40: Locking And Unlocking

    CONTROLS Opening and closing on the ignition, if needed, through emergency CAUTION detection of the remote control. The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. There is risk of property damage. Make From the inside sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀...
  • Page 41 CONTROLS Opening and closing Opening from the inside Functional requirements ▷ There are no sources of interference With the vehicle is stationary, press the nearby. button in the driver's footwell. ▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle near Closing the doors.
  • Page 42 CONTROLS Opening and closing To save battery power, ensure that all power ▷ Interference of the radio connection from consumers are turned off before locking the ve‐ transmission towers or other equipment hicle. with high transmit power. ▷ Shielding of the remote control due to Convenient closing metal objects.

  • Page 43: Alarm System

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Select the symbol. ▷ Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate. Select the desired function. ▷ Movements in the vehicle interior. ▷ "Tailgate" ▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐ tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing Only the tailgate is unlocked.

  • Page 44: 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 49: 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 50: Control

    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 51: 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 52 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: Exterior Mirrors

    CONTROLS Adjusting Overview Pull head restraint up against the resist‐ ance. Adjusting  55 Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐ Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor straint out completely. Fold in and out  56 Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.

  • Page 56: Lever

    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 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 101.
  • Page 60 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 61 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: Headlight Flasher

    CONTROLS Driving Releasing Triple turn signal activation Slightly tap lever. The turn signal flashes three times. The function can be activated or deactivated. On the Control Display: "Settings" "Lighting" "Triple turn signal" Settings are stored for the profile currently Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide used.
  • Page 68 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 69 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 70: Washer Fluid

    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 71 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 72 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 73 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 74: Control

    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 75: 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 76: Check Control

    CONTROLS Displays Electronic displays Driver assistance systems On-board computer  84 Messages, e.g. Check Control Selector lever position display  71 Time  80 Gear shift indicator  82 External temperature  80 Driving Dynamics Control  117 Selection lists  84 Status Total miles/trip odometer  80 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 77 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 119.
  • Page 78 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 102. Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched off or Dynamic Traction Con‐ Steering system trol DTC is switched on.
  • Page 79 CONTROLS Displays Symbols High-beam Assistant Within the supplementary text, the following High-beam Assistant is switched on. functions can be selected independent of the High beams are activated and off auto‐ check control message. matically as a function of the traffic sit‐ ▷...

  • Page 80: Resetting The Trip Odometer

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

  • Page 81: Service Requirements

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

  • Page 82: Gear Shift Indicator

    CONTROLS Displays Steptronic transmission: displaying On the Control Display: "Vehicle info" Example Description "Vehicle status" Fuel efficient gear is set. "Service required" "§ Vehicle inspection" Shift into fuel efficient gear. "Date:" Adjust the settings. Confirm. The entered date is stored. Speed limit detection Gear shift indicator The concept...
  • Page 83 CONTROLS Displays Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in With navigation system: speed the respective situations.◀ limit detection is not available. Overview Camera Without navigation system: speed limit detection switched on but no speed limit or cancel‐ lation is detected. Speed limit detection can also be displayed in the Head-up Display.
  • Page 84 CONTROLS Displays Selection lists in the in‐ On-board computer strument cluster Calling up information on the info display The concept With the buttons on the steering wheel and the display in the instrument cluster the following can be displayed or operated: ▷...

  • Page 85: Average Fuel Consumption

    CONTROLS Displays Resetting average values ▷ Speed. Adjusting the info display You can select what information from the on- board comupter is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster. On the Control Display: "Settings" "Instrument cluster" Press and hold PC button on blinker lever.
  • Page 86 CONTROLS Displays Trip on-board computer Sport instruments The vehicle features two types of on-board On the Control Display, values for power and computers. torque are displayed. ▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset as Displaying sport instruments often as necessary. Via onboard monitor: ▷...
  • Page 87 CONTROLS Displays Speed warning Settings on the Control Display The concept Displays speed limit which, when reached, Time should cause a warning to be issued. Setting the time zone The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by at least "Settings"...

  • Page 88: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS Displays Brightness Press the controller. Make the necessary settings for the month Setting the brightness and year. To set the brightness of the Control Display: The date is stored. "Settings" Setting the date format "Control display" "Settings" "Brightness" "Time/Date" Turn the controller until the desired bright‐...

  • Page 89: Head-Up Display

    CONTROLS Displays Display Head-up Display Overview ▷ Arrow 1: current RPM. ▷ Arrow 2: prewarning field. ▷ Arrow 3: warning field. The concept This system projects important information into Switching on/off LED ring the driver's field of vision, e. g., the speed. "Settings"...
  • Page 90 CONTROLS Displays ▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐ "Displayed information" play. Select the desired displays in the Head-up ▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters. Display. ▷ Wet roads. Settings are stored for the profile currently used. ▷ Unfavorable light conditions.
  • Page 91 CONTROLS Displays On the Control Display: Current engine speed "Settings" Warning field, speed "Head-Up Display" Shift point indicator "Rotation" Turn the controller until the desired setting The concept is selected. Shift point indicator in the Head-up Display in‐ Press the controller. dicates the optimum shifting point.
  • Page 92 CONTROLS Displays Chrono package in the ▷ Measuring and storing of up to nine lap times. cockpit ▷ Displaying the time. The red indicator light indicates that the The concept stop watch is active. The Chrono package consists of three display instruments in the cockpit, where the engine oil Overview, buttons pressure, the turbocharger boost, and the time...
  • Page 93 CONTROLS Displays Measuring and storing a lap time Press button, arrow 2, to start the stop watch. Press button, arrow 3, to measure and store a lap time. The lap time is briefly shown in the display and via the seconds pointer of the stop watch, e.g., LAP 1 with the measured time.

  • Page 94: 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 95 CONTROLS Lights Roadside parking lights 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 "Settings" "Lighting" "Pathway lighting:" Set length of time.

  • Page 96: Daytime Running Lights

    CONTROLS Lights High-beam Assistant conditions, you should always switch on the lights manually. The concept When the low beams are activated, this system Daytime running lights automatically switches the high beams on and off. The procedure is controlled by a camera on Position of switch: the front of the interior rearview mirror.

  • Page 97: Fog Lights

    CONTROLS Lights Switching the high beams on and off Fog lights manually Front fog lights The low beams must be switched on. Press button. The green indicator lamp lights up. If the automatic headlight control, refer to page 95, is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.

  • Page 98: Interior Lights

    CONTROLS Lights Activating/deactivating Interior lights On the Control Display: General information "Settings" The interior lights, footwell lights, access lights "Lighting" and courtesy lights are controlled automati‐ "Ambient:" cally. Settings are stored for the profile currently Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐ used.

  • Page 99: Safety

    CONTROLS Safety Safety Vehicle features and op‐ necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This tions also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- sions must be observed when using the respec‐...
  • Page 100 CONTROLS Safety 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 101 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 102: 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 103 CONTROLS Safety Status display On the Control Display and on the vehicle: The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor "Vehicle info" TPM can be displayed on the Control Display, "Vehicle status" e.g., whether or not the TPM is active. "Perform reset"...
  • Page 104 CONTROLS Safety WARNING Continued driving with a flat tire A damaged regular tire with low or miss‐ If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling, Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ such as steering and braking response. Run-flat vers.
  • Page 105 CONTROLS Safety Malfunction Final tire failure Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐ The yellow warning lamp flashes and cate the final failure of a tire. then lights up continuously. A Check Control message is displayed. No flat Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of tire or loss of tire pressure can be detected.

  • Page 106: The Concept

    CONTROLS Safety Functional requirements tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's han‐ dling and stopping ability. Please note that the The system must have been initialized when TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte‐ the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐ nance, and it is the driver's responsibility to wise, reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as‐...
  • Page 107 CONTROLS Safety Actions in the event of a flat tire There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure. Normal tires Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Identify the damaged tire. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ Do this by checking the air pressure in all vers.
  • Page 108 CONTROLS Safety A vehicle with an average load has a possible ▷ Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐ driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km. ing function, refer to page 109. A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differently, ▷ Pedestrian warning with City Braking func‐...
  • Page 109 CONTROLS Safety gent Safety systems activate according to the With the vehicle approaching another vehicle last setting. intentionally, the collision warning and braking are delayed in order to avoid false system reac‐ Press button briefly: tions. ▷ The menu for the intelligent safety system is displayed.
  • Page 110 CONTROLS Safety all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to tow- ▷ The menu for the intelligent safety system starting/towing.◀ is displayed. The systems are individually switched off according to their respective settings. Overview ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective Button in the vehicle to their individual settings.
  • Page 111 CONTROLS Safety The braking intervention can be interrupted by Symbol Measure stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively Symbol lights up red: prewarning. moving the steering wheel. Brake and increase distance. Object detection can be restricted. Limitations of the detection range and functional restric‐ Symbol flashes red and an acoustic tions are to be considered.
  • Page 112 CONTROLS Safety Warning sensitivity ▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the vehicle. The more sensitive the warning settings are, the more warnings are displayed. However, ▷ Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and there may also be an excess of false warnings. left.
  • Page 113 CONTROLS Safety Intelligent Safety button ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are turned off. ▷ The LED goes out. 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 and in the Head-up Display.

  • Page 114: Brake Force Display

    CONTROLS Safety Brake force display E. g. the following situations may not be de‐ tected: ▷ Partially covered pedestrians. The concept ▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such because of the viewing angle or contour. ▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range. ▷...

  • Page 115: Driving Stability Control Systems

    CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and op‐ DSC Dynamic Stability tions Control This chapter describes all standard, country- The concept specific and optional features offered with the DSC prevents traction loss in the power wheels series.
  • Page 116 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems 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 117 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 165, provides consistent The tuning of the suspension can be changed tuning to maximize range. with the system.

  • Page 118: Drive-Off Assistant

    CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Activating SPORT Display on the onboard monitor Turn Driving Dynamics Control to the left until Program changes can be displayed on the on‐ SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster. board monitor. "Settings" Configuring SPORT "Control display"...

  • Page 119: Driving Comfort

    CONTROLS Driving comfort Driving comfort General information Vehicle features and op‐ The system is functional at speeds beginning at tions approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. This chapter describes all standard, country- Active cruise control is paused below approx. specific and optional features offered with the 20 mph/30 km/h.
  • Page 120 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 121: 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 122 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 123 CONTROLS Driving comfort because the accelerator pedal is being pressed; WARNING a vehicle was not detected. The system does not relieve from the per‐ sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf‐ Distance control is temporarily sup‐ fic situation. Based on the limits of the system, pressed because the accelerator pedal it cannot independently react to all traffic situa‐...

  • Page 124: Cruise Control

    CONTROLS Driving comfort by braking and carrying out evasive maneu‐ After releasing the gas pedal the system is reac‐ vers, if needed. tivated and controls speed independently. WARNING Weather The system does not relieve from the per‐ In the event of unfavorable weather and light sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf‐...
  • Page 125 CONTROLS Driving comfort Information The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. WARNING The use of the system can lead to an in‐ The current speed is adopted as the de‐ creased risk of accidents in the following situa‐ sired speed and is displayed with the tions: symbol in the instrument cluster.

  • Page 126: 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 127 CONTROLS Driving comfort Overview ▷ Signal tones. ▷ Visual display. Button in the vehicle General information Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure 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‐...
  • Page 128 CONTROLS Driving comfort Volume You may turn off automatic activation: The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the "Settings" entertainment volume can be adjusted. "Parking" "Multimedia", "Radio" or Select setting. "Settings" Settings are stored for the profile currently "Tone"...
  • Page 129 CONTROLS Driving comfort Malfunction ▷ Under certain weather conditions such as high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐ A Check Control message, refer to page 76, is treme heat or strong wind. displayed in the instrument cluster. ▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other Red symbol is displayed, and the range vehicles.
  • Page 130 CONTROLS Driving comfort Camera The rearview camera image is displayed. Display on the Control Display Functional requirement ▷ The rearview camera is switched on. ▷ The tailgate is fully closed. Activating the assistance functions More than one assistance function can be ac‐ The camera lens is located in the handle of the tive at the same time.

  • Page 131: Display Settings

    CONTROLS Driving comfort Turning circle lines Parking using pathway and turning radius lines Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐ dius lines lead to within the limits of the parking space. Turning circle lines can be superimposed on the image of the rearview camera.

  • Page 132: Parking Assistant

    CONTROLS Driving comfort System limits Information WARNING Detection of objects The system does not relieve from the per‐ Very low obstacles or high, protruding objects sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf‐ such as ledges may not be recognized by the fic situation.
  • Page 133 CONTROLS Driving comfort Ultrasound sensors ▷ When parking in parking spaces on the driver's side, the corresponding turn signal must be set. Switching on/off Switching on with the button Press button. The LED lights up. The current status of the parking space search The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking is indicated on the Control Display.
  • Page 134 CONTROLS Driving comfort System status Follow the instructions on the display. The best possible parking position will come after gear change on the stationary vehicle - wait for the automatic steering wheel move. The end of the parking procedure is indi‐ cated on the display.
  • Page 135 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 136: Climate Control

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

  • Page 137: Temperature

    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 138: Seat Heating, Right

    CONTROLS Climate control Windshield defroster When Green mode, refer to page 165, 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 139: Cooling Function

    CONTROLS Climate control 15 Seat heating, left  51 Climate control functions in detail When using the automatic climate control, con‐ densation water, refer to page 160, develops Switching the system on/off that exits underneath the vehicle. Maximum cooling Switching on Set any air volume. Press button.

  • Page 140: Recirculated-Air Mode

    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 141 CONTROLS Climate control Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter Parked-car ventilation In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐ crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, The concept pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air. The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐ This filter should be replaced during scheduled cle interior and lowers its temperature, if maintenance, refer to page 200, of your vehi‐...
  • Page 142 CONTROLS Climate control The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti‐ vated. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - VI/15...

  • Page 143: 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 144 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 145: 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 146 CONTROLS Interior equipment World map with magnetic zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for ap‐ Make sure that there are no large metallic prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the set objects or overhead power lines near the compass zone appears in the mirror.

  • Page 147: Sun Visor

    CONTROLS Interior equipment Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐ 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 148: Cargo Area

    CONTROLS Interior equipment USB interface devices and cables are not in the airbag's area unfolding.◀ The concept Sockets Connection for USB devices with music files and Sockets can be used for the running electrical for importing data, such as for Personal Profile devices with the engine running or with the ig‐...
  • Page 149 CONTROLS Interior equipment Information Information WARNING WARNING Loose objects in the car's interior can be Danger of jamming with folding down the thrown into the car's interior while driving, e.g. backrests. There is risk of injuries or risk of in the event of an accident or during braking property damage.
  • Page 150 CONTROLS Interior equipment Fold the frame up until it engages. Pull the release upward and fold the backrest toward the front. Fold back and latch the backrest. 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‐...

  • Page 151: 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 152: 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 153: 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 154 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 155 CONTROLS Storage compartments Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - VI/15...
  • Page 156 DRIVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - VI/15...

  • Page 157: Driving Tips

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - VI/15...

  • Page 158: Things To Remember When Driving

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

  • Page 159: Driving Through Water

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving 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 160: 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 161: Loading

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

  • Page 162: Securing Cargo

    DRIVING TIPS Loading Load Securing cargo On 3-door models 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 163: 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 164: 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 165: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 334 - Vi/15

    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 166: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 334 - Vi/15

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

  • Page 167: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 334 - Vi/15

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

  • Page 168: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 334 - Vi/15

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

  • Page 169: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 334 - Vi/15

    MINI and a table of values that rates the driving style in various cat‐ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - VI/15...

  • Page 170: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 334 - Vi/15

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

  • Page 171: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 334 - Vi/15

    DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - VI/15...

  • Page 172: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 963 334 - Vi/15

    MOVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - VI/15...

  • Page 173: Mobility

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - 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 104. ▷ 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 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 CAUTION Too much engine oil can damage the en‐ gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of Information property damage. Do not add too much engine CAUTION oil. Have too much engine oil siphoned off by a A too low engine oil level causes engine dealer’s service center or another qualified damage.

  • 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

    Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote tive features and systems. control with which the vehicle was driven most recently. MINI maintenance system Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐ The maintenance system indicates required tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐...
  • Page 201 MOBILITY Maintenance service center or repair shop. Records of regu‐ Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐ lar maintenance and repair work should be re‐ tem checked immediately; otherwise, seri‐ tained. ous engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control components, in particular the catalytic con‐...

  • 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 40. 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 106. 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.
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  • Page 225: Reference

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 963 334 - 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 2 963 334 - 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.
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  • Page 236: 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 Band-aids, see First-aid Launch Control Alternating-code hand-held...
  • Page 237 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Camera-based cruise con‐ Children, seating position Control Display trol Children, transporting Control Display, settings Camera lenses, care safely Controller Camera, rearview cam‐ Child restraint fixing sys‐ Control systems, driving stabil‐ Can holder, see Cu‐ Child restraint fixing system Convenient opening pholder...
  • Page 238 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Direction indicator, see Turn Equipment, interior signals Error displays, see Check Con‐ Display, electronic, instrument Electronic displays, instrument trol cluster cluster ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ Display, engine tempera‐ Electronic oil measure‐ gram, see DSC ture ment Exchanging wheels/tires...
  • Page 239 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Fold-out position, windshield GREEN tip wipers Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ Foot brake proved Ice warning, see External tem‐ Front airbags Ground clearance perature warning Front-end collision warning Icy roads, see External tem‐ with City Braking func‐ perature warning tion Identification marks, tires...
  • Page 240 Jump-starting Load Manual operation, rearview Loading camera Lock, door Manual transmission Locking/unlocking via door Manufacturer of the MINI Key/remote control lock Marking, run-flat tires Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ Locking/unlocking with re‐ Master key, see Remote con‐ cess mote control...
  • Page 241 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z MINI maintenance sys‐ Oil, adding Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ Oil additives MINIMALISM Analyser Oil change PDC Park Distance Con‐ MINIMALISM info Oil change interval, service re‐ trol Minimum tread, tires quirements Pedestrian warning with city...
  • Page 242 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Rear window de‐ RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ Shift paddles on the steering froster 138, nent, see Run-flat tires wheel Recirculated-air filter Rubber components, Shift point indicator, Head-Up Recirculated-air care Display mode 137, Run-flat tires Side airbag Recommended fuel Signaling, horn...
  • Page 243 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Steering wheel, adjusting Tilt alarm sensor Turn signal, side Steptronic Sport transmission, Time of arrival Turn signals, operation refer to Steptronic transmis‐ Tire damage Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ sion Tire identification marks placement Steptronic transmission Tire inflation pressure Stopping the engine...
  • Page 244 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control Warning displays, see Check Control Warning messages, see Check Control Warning triangle Warranty Washer fluid Washing, vehicle Water on roads Weights Welcome lamps during un‐ locking Welcome lights Wheels, changing Wheels, everything on wheels and tires...
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