Mini Countryman (2011) manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MINI COUNTRYMAN Contents A - Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 530 - © 03/11 BMW AG[...]

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Cooper Cooper S Cooper S ALL4 Congratulations on your new MINI This Owner's Manual should be consid ered a perman ent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owne r with important operating, safe ty and mainte- nance information. We wish you an en joyable driving experie nce. Online Edition for Part [...]

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CONTENTS The fastest w ay to find information on a particu- lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 180 . Notes 4 General inform ation 6 Reporting safety defects AT A GLANCE 10 Cockpit 16 Radio MINI Boost CD Controls 20 Opening an d closing 32 Adjustments 38 Transporting children sa fely 41 Drivin g 51 Control s overview 59 Technolog[...]

Notes General information 4 General information Using this Owner's Manual We have tried to make a ll the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your ve hicle, you w ill find this in the [...]

General information No tes 5 For your safety Maintenance and repair Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials an d powerful electron- ics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Th erefore, have the ne cessary work on your MINI only carried out by a MINI dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel worki[...]

Notes General information 6 Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your MINI is covered by the following warran- ties: > New Vehicle Limited W arranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty > Federal Emissions Syst em Defect Warranty > Federal Emissions Performance Warranty > California Emission Con[...]

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AT A GLANCE Cockpit 10 Cockpit Around the steering wheel : Controls and displays 1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them in and out * 36 2 Parking lamps 71 Low beams 71 Automatic headlamp control * 71 Adaptive Light Control * 73 Turn signals 46 High beams 74 Headlamp f lasher 46 Roadsi de parki ng lamp s * 74 Computer * 52 Online Edition for[...]

Cockpit AT A GLANCE 11 6 Ignition lock 41 7 Buttons * on steering wheel 8 Horn: the entire surface 9 Adjusting the steering wheel 37 10 Releasing the hood 138 3 Tachometer 12 Instrument lighting 74 Resetting the trip odo meter 51 4 Wiper system 47 5 Switching the ignition on/off and starting /stopping the engi ne 41 Continuing cruise control * 49 R[...]

AT A GLANCE Cockpit 12 Displays 1 Tachometer 51 With indicator and warnin g lamps 13 2 Display for > Current vehicle speed 51 > Indicator and warning lamps 13 3 Resetting the trip odometer 51 4 Display for > Position of automatic trans mission * 43 > Computer * 52 > Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven [...]

Cockpit AT A GLANCE 13 Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var - ious combinations and co lors in indicato r area 1 or 2 . Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when th e engine is started or the ignition is switched on. What to do in case of a malfun ction A list of a[...]

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Cockpit AT A GLANCE 15 1 Microphone for voice activation system * and for telephone in hands-free mode * 2 Indicator/warning lamp * for front passen- ger airbags 69 4 Hazard warning flashers 5 Speedometer 12 6 Radio/CD 7 Air conditioner or automatic climate control * 76 8 Switches in the center console 9 Buttons in the ce nter console 10 AUX-IN con[...]

AT A GLANCE Radio MINI Boost CD 16 Radio MINI Boost CD 1 Selecting au dio sources 2 On/off * , loudspeaker controls 3 Accessing settings > Speed-dependent volume > Tone settings 4 Function buttons for co nfirming the menu items displayed above them 5 Changing stations, tracks > Changing stations > Changing track s on the CD player 6 Dis[...]

Radio MINI Boost CD AT A GLANCE 17 Menu navigation Radio and telephone functions * can be called up by us ing the b uttons on the ra dio an d menus. Calling up the settings menu Press the MENU button > Settings > MINI phone numbers > Telephone * Calling up the audio menu Press the MODE button > Radio > HD Radio * > Satellite radio[...]

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Controls Opening and closing 20 Opening and closing Keys/remote controls Buttons for the remote control 1 Opening the liftgate 2 Unlocking 3 Locking General information Each remote control co ntains a rechargeable battery that is recharged when it is in the igni- tion lock while the car is being driven. You should ther efore use each re mote contro[...]

Opening and closing Controls 21 > Settings for t he displays in the speedom eter and tachometer: > 12 h/24 h mode of the clock, refer to For- mats and units of measure 54 > Date format, refer to Formats and units of measure 54 > Units of measure for f uel consump tion, distance covered/re maining distances and temperature, refer to Form[...]

Controls Opening and closing 22 3. Press and hold the button until the display changes. 4. Press the button as often as necessary until the symbol and "SET" are displayed. 5. Press and hold the button until the display changes. 6. Briefly press the button re peatedly until the display shows the illu strated symbol, arrow. 7. Press and hol[...]

Opening and closing Controls 23 5. Press and hold the butt on until th e display changes. 6. Press the button to select, arrow: > Confirmation signal during unlo cking > Confirmation signal during locking 7. Press and hold the butt on until th e display changes. 8. Press the button to select: > The hazard warning flashers light up dur- ing[...]

Controls Opening and closing 24 Using the door lo ck You can set which parts of the car are un locked, page 21 . Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the vehicle cannot be unlocked fr om inside without special knowledge. < When there is no alarm system * or Com- fort Access * , only the driv er's d[...]

Opening and closing Controls 25 Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leav e the vehicl e so that the vehicle can be opened from the out - side. < Automatic lo cking* You can also set the situ ations in which the car locks. The setting is st ored for the remote co n- trol in u[...]

Controls Opening and closing 26 wise, the tail lamps will be obscured and driving safety will be compromised. < Press the top side of th e MINI emblem, arrow, or Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second and then release it. The lift- gate is unlock ed. Closing Make sure that the closing path of th e lift- gate is clear; othe r[...]

Opening and closing Controls 27 Display on the revolut ion counter When the sy stem is arme d, all LEDs pulse. After approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes. > LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed. > One LED flashes at short intervals: A door, the hoo d or the liftgate is not prop- erly closed. Even if these are not closed fully, the remaini[...]

Controls Opening and closing 28 Comfort Access support s the following func- tions: > Unlocking/locking the vehicle > Convenient closing > Unlocking the liftgate separately > Starting the engine Comparison to standard remote controls Essentially, it makes no difference wh ether you control th e above-m entioned f unctions using Comfort [...]

Opening and closing Controls 29 Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmiss ion The engine can on ly be switched of f when the selector lever is in position P, page 43 . To switch the engine o ff when the selector lever is in position N, the re mote control must be i n the ignition lock. Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmi[...]

Controls Opening and closing 30 > With the i gnition switch ed on, press th e switch backward beyo nd the resistance point. Both closed roofs are t ilted fully. Pressing again st ops the movement. Opening, closing With the ignition switch ed on and the glass sun- roof tilted, press the swit ch backward and hold it there. The front glass roof ope[...]

Opening and closing Controls 31 The window can b e closed in the same way by pressing the switch up. After switching off the ignition When the ignition is sw itched off, the windows can still be op erated for approx. 1 minut e as long as no door is opened. Take the key with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the electric [...]

Controls Adjustments 32 Adjustments Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri- bution to rel axed, fatigu e- free dri ving. In con- junction wi th the safe ty belts, the head rest raints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the even t of an acci- de nt . T o e ns ur e t h at th e safet[...]

Adjustments Controls 33 Seats Note before adjusting Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movem ent, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driv e[...]

Controls Adjustments 34 Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur- vature. Seat adjustment, rear Do not adju st rear seats whil e the vehicl e is moving; otherwise, passengers cou ld be injured. Make sure that the locking devices of the rear seats engage properly. Otherwise the restrain- ing effect o f the safet y belts du ring an acciden t co[...]

Adjustments Controls 35 Front 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Fold the backrest back slightly. 3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint out as far as it will go. 4. Also press button 2 with a suit able tool and completely remove the head restraint. 5. Fold back the backrest. Rear 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Fold the backrest forwar[...]

Controls Adjustments 36 Safety belt reminder Front seats The indicator lamps come on and an acoustic signal sounds.Check whether the safety belt has b een fastened cor- rectly. The 'Fa sten safety bel ts' reminder is issued when the driver's safety belt has not been fastened. Th e 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also acti[...]

Adjustments Controls 37 Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* It is controlled by two photosensors: > Inside the interior rearview mirror, arrow. > On the back of the mirror. For proper function: > Keep the photo sensors clean. > Do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and the windshield. > Do n[...]

Controls Transporting children safely 38 Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave childre n unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger themselves and/or other person s by opening the doors, for example. < Children should always sit in the rear Accident research has sh own that the safest place for chi[...]

Transporting children safely Controls 39 To lock the safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the belt. 2. Pull the belt strap all the way out. 3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut against the child res traint system. The safety belt is locked. To unlock the safety belt 1. Open the belt buckl e 2. Remove the child restra[...]

Controls Transporting children safely 40 Attaching upper retaining strap to the attachment point 1. Slide the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the tether strap be tween the head restraint holders. 3. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using the hook. 4. Push the head restraint into its low ermost position. 5. Pull the retaining strap tight. Secur[...]

Driving Controls 41 Driving Ignition lock Inserting the key into the ignition lock Insert the key al l the way into th e ignition lock. Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate. Removing the key fro m the ignition l ock Press in the key briefly. It is ejected sli ghtly. At the same time: > The ignition is s witched off if it w[...]

Controls Driving 42 Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the displays go out. The ignition switches off automatically if the driver's door is open ed. Pressing the Start /Stop button again switches the ignition back on. The ignition is not switched off in situations such as the following: > The clutch or brake[...]

Driving Controls 43 Automatic tran smission* 1. With the car at a st op, move the sele ctor lever to position P. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. 3. Forcefully apply the parking brake. Before driving into a car wash By following these steps, the vehicle is able to roll: 1. Place the remote control, even wit h Comfort Access, in the ig ni tion lock. [...]

Controls Driving 44 Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + – Displays in the tachometer P R N D DS M1 t o M6 The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode. Changing selector lever positions > The selector lever can only be moved out of position P when the ig nition is switched on or the engine is running. >[...]

Driving Controls 45 Sports programming and manual mode M/S Move the select or lever fr om position D to the left into th e M/S shifting slot: The Sport program is activated and DS is dis- played. This position is recommended for a pe r- formance-oriented driving style. To deactivate the Sport program or manual mode M/S, move th e selector lever to [...]

Controls Driving 46 4. Pull the loop up. 5. Move the selector lever into the desired position by pressing the button o n the front of the selector lever. Before manually unlo cking the selector lever lock, firmly set the parking brake to prevent the vehicl e from rolling aw ay. < Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 1 Turn si gnal 2 Headlamp flasher U[...]

Driving Controls 47 8. Press the button to select: > Brief in dication of a turn. > Triple turn signal. 9. Press and hold the butt on until th e display changes. The setting is stored. Wiper system 1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor * 4 Cleaning windshield and [...]

Controls Driving 48 4. Press the button as often as necessary until the symbol and "SET" are displayed. 5. Press and hold the button until the display changes. 6. Press the button to se lect the desired sensi- tivity. 7. Wait, or press and h old the button u ntil the display changes. The settings are stored. Deactivating intermi ttent wip[...]

Driving Controls 49 Do not use th e washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empt y; otherwise, you will damage the w asher pump. < Washer fluid Washer fluid is flammable. Keep it away from ignition sources, only stor e it in the closed, original container, and k eep out of reach of children; otherw ise, there is a danger of injury. Comply wit[...]

Controls Driving 50 pedal is released, the stored speed is ach ieved again and maintained. The stored speed is cleared when th e ignition is switched off. Maintaining current speed Press button 3 . The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed. If, on a do wnhill g rade, the engine br aking eff ect is not sufficient, the controlled spee[...]

Controls overview Controls 51 Controls overview Tachometer Never opera te the engin e with th e needle in the red overspeed zone of the gau ge. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to prote ct the engine. Displays in tachometer 1 Current v ehicle speed 2 Odometer, trip odom eter, and external tem- perature display 3 Resetting the trip odom[...]

Controls Controls overview 52 Computer* Displays in the tachometer Press the button in the tu rn signal lever repeat- edly to call up various items of information. The following items of information are displayed in the order listed: > Cruising range > Average fu el consumptio n > Current fuel consu mption > Average speed > Outside t[...]

Controls overview Controls 53 1 Button for: > Selecting display > Setting values > Confirming selected display or set values > Calling up computer information 52 Symbol Function Adjustin g rain sensor * 47 Calling up Check Control 57 Displaying vehicle check 58 Initializing th e Flat Tire Monitor 63 Resetting the Tire Pres- sure Monitor[...]

Controls Controls overview 54 Exiting displays 1. Briefly press the button in the turn si gnal lever repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed. 2. Press the button fo r a longer period. Displays are also exited if no entries are made for approx. 8 seconds. Next setting or item of information 1. While in a setting or information item, briefly p[...]

Controls overview Controls 55 > Fuel consumption: l/100 km , mpg, km/l * > Distance covered: miles, km > Tempe rature: 7 , 6 7. Press and hold the butt on until th e display changes. 8. Press the button briefl y to change th e for- mat or unit of measure. 9. Press and hold the butt on until th e display changes. The settings are stored. Re[...]

Controls Controls overview 56 The extent of service w ork required can be read out from the remote control by your MINI dealer. < Displaying vehicle check For certain maintenance operatio ns, you can view the respective dist ance remaining or due date individually in the tachometer. 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 41 . 2. Press the butt[...]

Controls overview Controls 57 More information on th e MINI Maintenance Sys- tem can be found on page 142 . Clock Setting the time Radio MINI Boost CD: 1. Press the MENU butto n. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. 4. Select the desired menu item "FORMAT", "STD" or "MIN" and press the respective but- ton. 5. Turn[...]

Controls Controls overview 58 What to do in case of a malfunction The meanin g of each lamp in th e event of a mal- function and tips on how to respond are listed starting on page 162 . Hiding Check Control messa ges Press the button in th e turn si gnal lever. > Some Check Cont rol me ssages are displayed until the malfunctions h ave been recti[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety Controls 59 Technology for driving comfort and safety Park Distance Control PDC* The concept PDC assists you with parking in reverse. Acoustic signals warn you of the presence of an object behind the vehicle. The measureme nt is carried out by four ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper. An acoustic warning [...]

Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety 60 The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with driving stabilit y control system s. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Therefore do not reduce the additional safe t y m a r g i n b y e n g a g i n g in hazardous dr iving thereby runn ing the risk of [...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety Controls 61 Dynamic Traction Control DTC* The concept D T C is a t yp e o f D SC t h a t is pr op ul si on op ti m i z e d for special road conditio ns such as uncleared snowy roads. The syst em ensures maximum propulsion though with restricted driving stabil- ity. You therefo re need to drive w ith suitabl[...]

Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety 62 Activating DSC Press the button again: the indicat or lamps go out. Hill Assist Hill Assist aids you in co mfortably driving off on inclines. It is not nece ssary to use the p arking brake for this. 1. Hold the MINI with t he brake. 2. Release the brake and imm ediately drive off. Hill Assist ho[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety Controls 63 System limitations Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences ca nno t be in dicate d in advance. < A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires can- not be detected. Therefore, check the tire infla- tion pressure regularly. In the following situatio ns, the system could be d[...]

Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety 64 Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires* 1. Identify the damaged tire. To do so, ch eck the infl ation pre ssure in all four tires. The inflation pre ssure display of the Mobility System, page 152 , can be used for this pur- pose. If the inflatio n pressure in all fo ur tires is cor- re[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety Controls 65 Reset the system again after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change. System limitations Sudden, serious tire dam age caused by external influences ca nno t be in dicate d in advance. < The system does not op erate correctly if it has not been reset[...]

Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety 66 1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau- tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. 2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with normal tires or with run-flat tires. Run-flat tires, refer to page 136 , are identi- fied by a circular symbol containing the let- ters RSC on the tire [...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety Controls 67 Malfunction The small warning lamp flashes in yel- low and then lights up continuously ; the larger warning lamp lights up in yellow. No flat tire can be detecte d. Display in the following situations: > Wheel without TPM electronics is mounted: If need be, have it checked by your MINI dealer[...]

Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety 68 Airbags The following airbags ar e located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Knee airbag 3 Side airbags in backrests 4 Head airbags at the front and rear Protective a ction Observe the instructions on page 32 to ensure the best possible personal protec- tion. < The front airbags help[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety Controls 69 activates or deactivates the front, sid e, and knee airbags for the front passenger. Make sure that th e front passenger's f eet remain in the f ootwell; otherwis e, it is not possible to guarante e the function of th e front passenger airbags. < The indicator lamp above the interior rea[...]

Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety 70 Operational readiness of airbag system As of radio readiness, page 41 , the warning lamp lights up briefly t o indicate that the e ntire airbag system and the be lt tensioners are oper- ational. Airbag system malfunction > The warning lamp does not come on wh en radio readiness is switched on[...]

Lamps Controls 71 Lamps Parking lamps/low beams 0 Lamps off and daytime runnin g lights 1 Parking lamps and daytime running lig hts 2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps 3 Automatic headlamp control * , daytime run- ning lights, welcome lamps, and Adaptive Light Control * When you open the driver's door with the igni- tion switched off, the e[...]

Controls Lamps 72 The setting is stored for the remote contro l in use, refer to Pers onal Profile, page 20 . Setting the dura tion or deacti vating the function 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 41 . 2. Press the button on the turn signal ind icator as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is dis- played. 3. Press and hold the butto[...]

Lamps Controls 73 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 41 . 2. Press the button on the turn signal in dicator as often as nece ssary until "SET/I NFO" is dis- played. 3. Press and hold the butt on until th e display changes. 4. Press the button as of ten as necessary unt il the symbol and "SET" are disp layed. 5. Press and h[...]

Controls Lamps 74 High beams/ roadside parking lamps 1 Turn signals/roadside parking lamps * 2 Switching on high beam s 3 Switching off high beams/headlamp flasher Roadside parking lamps, left or right* The vehicle can be illuminated on one side for parking. Comply with local regulations when doing so. Switching on After parking the vehicle, press [...]

Lamps Controls 75 Reducing brightness Press the button briefly. The brightness decreases every time the button is pressed. Interior lamps The interior lamps, the footwell lamps * , t he entry lamps * , and the cargo area lamp are con- trolled automatically. To reduce the drain on the battery, a short while after the ignition is switched off, refer [...]

Controls Climate 76 Climate Equipment versions Depending on your vehicle' s equipment, your MINI contains an air conditioner or an automatic climate control * . 1 Air conditioner 77 2 Automatic climate control * 78 Air vents 3 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 4 Air to the upper body area, draft-free venti- lation 5 Air t[...]

Climate Controls 77 Air conditioner 1 Air flow rate 2 Cooling function 3 Recirculated-air mode 4 Temperature 5 Rear window defroster 6 Air distribution 7 Windshield heating * Air flo w rate Adjust the air flow r ate. The higher t he rate, the more effective the heating or cooling will be. The air flow rate is lo wered or switched off entirely to re[...]

Controls Climate 78 Air distribution Direct the flow of air to the windows , to the upper body area or to the footwell . Intermediate settings are possible. Windshield heating* The windshi eld heating is s witched off automatically after a short time. The front window heating is low- ered or switch ed off entire ly to reduce the drain on the bat te[...]

Climate Controls 79 Air flow rate, ma nual Press the – button to reduce air flow. Press the + button to increase it. You can reactivate the autom atic mode for the air flow rat e with the AUTO butt on. The air flow rate is lowered or switched off entirely to reduce t he drain on the bat tery. The display remains the same. Switching the system on/[...]

Controls Climate 80 Defrosting windows and removin g condensation Quickly removes ice and condensa- tion from the w indshield and front side windows. For this purpose, also switch on the cooling function. The windshield heating * is switched on auto- matically. Windshield heating* The windshi eld heating is s witched off automatically after a certa[...]

Practical interior accessories Controls 81 Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated un iversal remote control can replace as many as thr ee hand-held transmitters for various remote-contro lled devices, such as garage and gate openers and lighting systems. The integrated universal remote control[...]

Controls Practical interior accessories 82 60 seconds, alter the distance and repeat this step. Canada: if the LED is not flashing rapidly after 60 seconds, chan ge the distance and repeat the step or, if the programming was interrupted by the hand-held transmitter, press and hold the memory button and press the button on the hand-hel d transmit- t[...]

Practical interior accessories Controls 83 original hand-held tr ansmit ter and release both buttons as soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 60 seconds, alter the distance and repeat this step. Canada: if the LED is not flashing rapidly after 60 seconds, change the distance and repeat the step or, if [...]

Controls Practical interior accessories 84 Opening Press the button, arrow, and lift the cover. Storage compartments In the vehicle interior Depending on your vehicle' s equipment, you will find storage compartme nts in the front and rear doors and in the center console * . Pockets * are provid ed on the backrest rear pan- els of the front sea[...]

Practical interior accessories Controls 85 3. First insert the cupholde r into the front mounts 4 and then snap it into the rear mounts 5 . Make sure that the lever 6 is situated opposite the mount 4 . < Clothes hooks There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in the rear passenger compartment . Items of clothing hung from the hoo ks must not o[...]

Controls Practical interior accessories 86 Connecting electrical appliances In your MINI, wh en the engine is ru nning or the ignition is switched on, yo u can use electrical devices such as flashlights, car vacuum cleaners, e t c. , u p t o a p p r o x . 1 4 0 w a t t s a t 1 2 v o l t s , a s l o n g as one of the following sockets is available. [...]

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Driving tips Things to remember when driving 90 Things to remember when driving Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in t ime to adjust to each other. Please follow the instructions below in order to achieve the optimal service life and economy of operatio n for your vehicle. Engine and differential Always obey all official speed l imits. Up [...]

Things to remember when driving Driving tip s 91 Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge of water can form betw een tires and road sur- face. This situation, known as h ydroplani ng, can cause partial or complete loss of tire contact with the road surface , so that the car cann ot be steered or br[...]

Driving tips Things to remember when driving 92 increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors, while contaminan ts accumulate on th e brake pads. This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pad s during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached. Should corrosion form on the brak e rotors, the brakes will t[...]

Things to remember when driving Driving tip s 93 1. Hold on to the backrest near the top, f or example on the headre st, and pull on the loop, arrow. 2. Lock backrest in the de sired position or fold down. Folding the backrests back into position When folding th e backrest, ensure that the lock properly en gages. Otherwise , for example during brak[...]

Driving tips Things to remember when driving 94 3. Remove it from the guide s on the cargo area floor, arrows, and remove the privacy screen. Flat load floor* Do not exceed the maximum load of 150 kg for the load floor; otherwise, dam- age may result. < Access to the storage space Under the load floor, t here is storage space, e.g., for the carg[...]

Things to remember when driving Driving tip s 95 Removing When removing and stowing the cargo net, pro- ceed in the reverse sequen ce. To fold closed, press the release butto n, arrow. Bag holders* Holders on the left and right sid e of the support for the cargo area cover, arrow, e.g. for hanging shopping bags or storage bags. Only hang light shop[...]

Driving tips Things to remember when driving 96 Load The permissible load is the sum of the occu- pants' weights and the we ight of the cargo. The greater the weight of th e occupants, the less cargo/luggage can be transported. Stowing cargo > Position heavy objects as low and as far for- ward as possible, ideally directly behind the rear s[...]

Things to remember when driving Driving tip s 97 Roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is av ailable as an option for your MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to advise you. Comply with the in stallation instruc- tions supplied with the rack system. Loading roof-mounted lu ggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of [...]

Driving tips Things to remember when driving 98 Low inflation pressure increases rolling resis- tance and thus leads to greater fuel consump- tion and tire wear. Drive off immediately D o n o t wa i t f or t he e n g in e t o w a r m u p wh i l e th e vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engi ne spe eds. This is the[...]

Things to remember when driving Driving tip s 99 > After driving thro ugh water at low spee d, lightly press the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes and to prevent the braking effect from being reduced by wetness. > Depending o n the condit ion of the surf ace, it may be practi cal to briefly a ctivate DT C, refer to DTC Dynamic Tra c[...]

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Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD 102 Radio MINI Boost CD switching Radio on/off Press the knob on the left. The radio selects the last set audio source: > Radio > HD Radio * > Satellite radio * > CD > External audio device > USB audio interface*. Listening to the radi o when the ignition is switched off After turning off the radi[...]

Radio MINI Boost CD Entertainment 103 4. Select the desired volume and press the but- ton on the right. Setting tone controls You can select be tween the foll owing settings: > Bass: bass setting. > Treble: tr eble setti ng. > Balance: volume distribution right/left. > Fader: volume distri bution front/back. The tone sett ings are set f[...]

Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD 104 If you do not wish to use the Autostore feature, you can sto re six stations of yo ur choice in the FMA or AMA memory levels. < Playing and selecting stations, sca n You can play all the statio ns that can be received for approx. 10 seconds. Press the button. Interrupting the scan an d selecting a s tation: [...]

Radio MINI Boost CD Entertainment 105 HD Radio™ reception* Many radio stations transmit analog and digital signals. If a digital r adio network is availabl e, these stations can be received digitally and thus with improved sound quality. License conditions HD Radio™ techno logy is manufactured under U.S. and Foreign Patents licensed from iBiqui[...]

Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD 106 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. 4. Select the desi red category. The channels are displayed. This symbol indicates the current channel. Activating 1. Turn the knob on the ri ght to select a chan- nel that is not yet activated. 2. Press the knob on t he right to con firm a channel. A phone number and t[...]

Radio MINI Boost CD Entertainment 107 Additional information The name of the channel and additional infor- mation about the curren t track is displayed, e.g., the name of the artist. 1. Selecting a desired channel. 2. Press the button. Changing channels using buttons Press the … button for the co rresponding direction. The next activated ch annel[...]

Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD 108 Selecting MP3 music tracks The CD player can also play CDs with com- pressed audio data, such as MP3 and WMA. Selecting a track 1. Press the button. 2. Select the desired folder and press the but- ton on the right. > : press the butto n on the right to open a folder > : press the button on the right to cl[...]

Radio MINI Boost CD Entertainment 109 Damaged CDs Avoid finger prints as well as dust, scratches and moisture . Store CDs in sleeves. Do not expose CDs to a temperat ure greater than 122 7 /50 6 , elevated humidity or direct sunlight. CDs with copy protection CDs are often provided with copy protection from the manu facturer. This can resul t in CD[...]

Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD 110 USB device To play audio tracks over the car's speaker sys- tem, connect the USB device to port 2 . After first connecting, the track informat ion is transferred to the vehicle. The time required is dependent on th e USB device and on the num - ber of tracks. Information from up to four USB devices or appr[...]

Radio MINI Boost CD Entertainment 111 Notes > The USB audio interface supplies the con- nected audio devices with power, provided that this is supported by the audio device. For this reason, audio devices are not to be connected to a receptac le in the vehicle dur- ing operat ion. > Do not expose aud io devices to extreme ambient conditions, [...]

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Communic ations Telephone 114 Telephone Overview The concept Mobile phones or other external device s, e.g. audio players, can be connect ed to the vehicle via Bluetooth. Bluetooth® i s a register ed tradem ark of Blue- tooth® SIG, Inc. Your MINI is equipp ed with a comp lete mobile phone preparation. Afte r a suitable mobile phone is pai red wit[...]

Telephone Communications 115 Operating the mobile phone via the radio To open the men u show above, refer to page 120 . 1 Making and receiving phone calls 119 > "#": dial phone number > "A-Z": phone book > "TOP8": most frequently dialed phone numbers > "LAST8": last phone numbers dialed > "[...]

Communic ations Telephone 116 10 Switching displays 120 > "PHONE": telephone > "COMP" : computer > "CONFIG": adj usting 11 Radio on/off, volume > Press: to switch radio on/off > Turn: adjustin g volume 119 12 Ejecting CD This symbol appears on the radio display when a phone call is bein g made with the h[...]

Telephone Communications 117 4. Press the button. 5. Press the button. 6. Press the button. Turn the right rota ry knob to display the Blue- tooth name of your vehicle on t he display. Preparation with mobil e phone 7. Other operations must be performed on the mobile phone and differ de pending on the type of mobile phone, refer to Owner's Man[...]

Communic ations Telephone 118 To display the Hot line phone numbe r: Press the button. Turn the right rotary knob to display the Hotline phone number and to d isplay required pairing information on the display. Following the initial pairing > The mobile phone is detected/connect ed in the vehicle within a short period of time when the engine is [...]

Telephone Communications 119 > Is the mobile phone in power economy m o d e o r d o e s i t o n l y h a v e a s m a l l a m o u n t o f battery charge remaining? Charge the mobile phone in the snap-in adapter * or via a charging cable. > Depending o n the mobile phon e, it may only be possible to connect one device to the vehicle. Unpair the [...]

Communic ations Telephone 120 Accepting a call Press the butto n on the radio or on the st eer- ing wheel. Alternative: Press the button. Callrejectin g Press the button. Ending a call Press the butto n on the radio or on the st eer- ing wheel. Alternative: Press the button. Entering phone numbers Dialing a number 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press[...]

Telephone Communications 121 name and phone number, are sorted alpha- betically. > "TOP8" The Top 8 list autom atically stores the eigh t phone numbers of the pho ne book that are dialed the most f requently. > "LAST8" The last eight phone numbers you have dialed are stor ed automati cally. The ph one number dialed last ap[...]

Communic ations Telephone 122 3. Press and hold the button to dial th e phone number. Dialing a phone nu mber stored in a list To select an entry and establish a connection: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the desired button to select one of the four lists. 4. Turn the righ t rotary knob to select an entry and press the righ[...]

Telephone Communications 123 Finishing voice input Press the button on the steerin g wheel briefly or Possible commands Having possible commands read aloud Press the button on the steerin g wheel. Possible commands are read aloud. Each digit can be spoken individually or com- bined into a sequence t o accelerate the entry process. Using alternative[...]

Communic ations Telephone 124 Deleting all entries To listen to and select the entries: Selecting an entry Adjusting volume Turn knob during announcement. > The volume rema ins the same, ev en if the volume of other audi o sources is changed. > The volume is store d for the remote control currently in use. Notes Do not use the voice activat i[...]

Telephone Communications 125 2. Insert the snap-in adapte r at the front, arrow 1 , and press downward, arrow 2 , until it clicks into place. Inserting mobile phone 1. Depending on the mobile phone, it may be necessary to rem ove the protective cap of the antenna conn ector and from the U SB connection of the mobile phone. 2. Push the mobile phone [...]

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Mobility Refueling 128 Refueling Switch off the en gine before refueling; otherwise, fuel cannot b e added to the tank and a message will be displayed. < Take all precautionary measures and observe all ap plicable regulations when handling fuel. Do not carry any sp are fuel con- tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak and cause an explo[...]

Refueling Mobility 129 Fuel specifications Fuels that are labeled at the pump as containing metal may not be used. Do not fill the tank with leaded gasoline o r gasoline that contains metal additives, such as manganese or iron; oth erwise, long term damage to the catalytic converter or other com- ponents may result. Do not fill the t ank with E85, [...]

Mobility Wheels and tires 130 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures Information for your safety It is not merely the tire s' service life, but also driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving safety that depend on the conditio n of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pres- sure. Checking pressure Check the tire inflatio[...]

Wheels and tires Mobility 131 Observe all national and local maximum speed limits; otherwise, violations of the law could occur. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 530 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 530 - © 03/11 BMW AG[...]

Mobility Wheels and tires 132 Tire inflation pressures MINI Cooper Countryman Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Speeds including thos e exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressu re specif ications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopas- cal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature 195/60 R 16[...]

Wheels and tires Mobility 133 Tire inflation pressures MINI Cooper S Cou ntryman / Cooper S ALL4 Country man Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopas- cal with cold tires. Co ld = am[...]

Mobility Wheels and tires 134 Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the t ire makes it easier to identi fy and choose the right tires. Tire size Speed letter Q = up to 100 mph or 160 km/h T = up to 118 mph or 190 km/h H = up to 131 m ph or 210 km/h V = up to 150 mph or 240 km/h W = up to 167 mp h or 270 km/h Y = up to 1[...]

Wheels and tires Mobility 135 failure. Th e grade C correspon ds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safe ty Standard No. 1 09. Grades B and A represen t lev- els of perfo rmance on the labora tory test w heel that exceed the m inimum required by law. The temperature grade for this tire [...]

Mobility Wheels and tires 136 Tire age The manufacturing date of tires is contained in the tire coding: DOT ... 0211 means that t he tire was manufac- tured in week 2 of 2011. For various reasons, such as the development of brittleness, the manuf acturer of your MINI rec- ommends tire replacemen t after no more than 6 years, regardless of the actua[...]

Wheels and tires Mobility 137 Recommended tire brands For each tire size, the manufacturer of your MINI recommends certain tire brands. They are marked with a clearly visible MINI designation on the sidewall of the tire. When properly us ed, these tires meet the high- est standards in terms of safety and handling characteristics. Run-flat tires* Wh[...]

Mobility Under th e hood 138 Under the hood Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on yo ur vehicle without the required professional technical traini ng. If you are not f amiliar with the regulations to be observed, have the necessary work on your vehicle carried out only by a MINI dealer or a workshop that has specially trained[...]

Under the hood Mobility 139 Important parts of the eng ine compartment 1 Vehicle identification number * 2 Battery, under the cover 159 3 Engine oil dipstick 139 4 Engine oil filler neck 140 5 Coolant e xpansion tank 140 6 Engine compartment fu se box 156 7 Reservoir for washer fl uid for the headlamp and window washer system 49 Engine oil The engi[...]

Mobility Under th e hood 140 Do not fill beyo nd the upper mark on the dipstick. Excess oil will damage th e engine. < Adding engine oil Do not add th e maximum qu antity of 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil until the oil level has dropped to just above the lower mark on the dipstick, page 139 . Add oil within the next 30 miles/50 km; otherwise, [...]

Under the hood Mobility 141 Coolant temperature If the coolant, and therefore t he engine, should overheat, then a warning li ght wi ll go on, refer to page 165 . Checking coolant level Do not add coolant t o the cooling syst em when the eng ine is hot. Escaping cool ant can cause burns. < Do not open the hood until the engine has cooled down. T[...]

Mobility Maintenance 142 Maintenance MINI Maintenance System The MINI Maintenance System supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your MINI. The objectiv e is to optimize efforts with respect to min imal vehicle maintenance costs. If and when you come to sell your MINI, a com- prehensive record of serv icing will prove a sig[...]

Maintenance Mobility 143 Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD The primary components that m ake up the emissions can be checked by a device via the OBD socket. Emissions The warning lamps co me on. The vehi cle is producing higher emissions. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the car checked as soon a[...]

Mobility Care 144 Care Car-care products Regular cleaning and care helps to maintain the value of your MIN I. The manufacturer of your MINI reco mmends using manufacturer-approved products to clean and care for your vehicle. Your MINI dealer would be ple ased to advise you on cleaning and care pro ducts and services for your MINI. The ingredients o[...]

Care Mobility 145 5. Insert the remote control in the ignition lock so that the vehicle can roll. Steam jets/high-pressure washers When using steam jets or high-pressure washers, make sure th at you maintain suf- ficient distance from the vehicle and do not exceed a maximum temperature of 140 7/60 6. If the distance is too close, the pressure too h[...]

Mobility Care 146 Chrome parts* Carefully clean vehicle part s such as the radiator grill and door handles with copious quantities of water and, if necessary, a shampoo additive, especially when contamin ated with road salt. For addition al treatmen t, use chrome polish. Light alloy wheels* The system produces brake dust that collects on the light [...]

Care Mobility 147 Decorative strips* Only clean decorative st rips with moi st cloths. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Safety belts Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and thus have a negat ive impact on safety. Do not clean che mically, as this m ay destroy the webbing. < Displays To clean displays such as radios or dis play ele- ments, use[...]

Mobility Replacing components 148 Replacing components Wiper blades Changing the front wiper blades 1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it. 2. Press together the l o cking spring, arrows 1 , and fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2 . 3. Pull the wiper blade forward and out of the catch mechanism. 4. Press the new wiper blade into the fixture until it e[...]

Replacing components Mobility 149 tional laser di odes, and legislation de fines them as Class 1 light-em itting diodes. Do not remove the covers or expo se the eyes direct ly to the unfi ltered li ght source for several hours; otherw ise, this could cause irritation of the retina. < Headlamp glass lens In cool or humid weather, condensat ion ma[...]

Mobility Replacing components 150 2. Push on the catch, arrow 1 , and disconnect the connector, arrow 2 . 3. To insert the new bulb and replace the cover, proceed in reverse order. Turn signals, parking lamps, roadside parking lamps, and fog lamps Accessing the lamps via the wheel well 1 Turn si gnal 2 Parking/roadside parking/fog lamps Replacing a[...]

Replacing components Mobility 151 Replacing a fog lamp bulb H8 bulb, 35 watts 1. Turn in the wheel. 2. Remove cover 2 . To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise. 3. Pull the cable connector. 4. Unscrew the lower bulb counterclo ckwise. 5. To insert the new bul b and replace the cover, proceed in reverse order. Side turn signals 5w a t t b u l b , [...]

Mobility Replacing components 152 3. Disengage the bulb holder by pressing d own on the clamping clip, arrow. 4. Remove bulb holder. 5. Apply gentle pressure to th e bulb while turn- ing it to the left for removal and replace- ment. 6. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly clicks into place. 7. Replace the cover pane l. License plate lamps 5[...]

Replacing components Mobility 153 Sealant and compressor 1 Sealant bottle and adhesi ve label with speed limit 2 Filling hose Note the use- by date on the sealant bot- tle. < 3 Holder for the sealant bottle 4 Compressor 5 Plug and cable for th e socket in the ve hicle interior, pa ge 86 6 Connection h ose to connect the compresso r and sealant b[...]

Mobility Replacing components 154 approx. 73 psi/500 kPa. Do n ot switch off the compressor during this phase. < Do not run the comp ressor for longer than 10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat and possibly be dam- aged. < 8. Switch off the compressor. If an air pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa is not reached: 1. Unscrew the filling hose [...]

Replacing components Mobility 155 Changing wheels The pouch with the wheel changing kit * is stored under th e flat load floor * . It includes: > Vehicle jack > Reversible ratchet > Wheel stud wrench > Extractor hook fo r wheel center cover > Chock Preparing for a wheel change Observe the safety precautions regarding flat tires on pa[...]

Mobility Replacing components 156 7. Lower the veh icle. 8. Remove the jack. Tightening the lug bo lts Tighten the lu g bolts in a diagonal pattern. Immediately have the wheels checked with a calibrated torque wr ench to ensure that the lug bolts are firmly seated. Otherwise, incorrectly tightened lu g bolts can pres ent a safety hazard. < Tight[...]

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Mobility Giving and receiving assistance 158 Giving and receiving assistance Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance is available by phone 24 hours a day in many countries. You can obtain assistance the re in the event of a vehicle breakdown. First aid pouch* Some of the articles co ntained in the first ai d pouch have a limited service life. There[...]

Giving and receiving assistance Mobility 159 Connecting jumper cables Connect the jumper cables in the correct o r d e r , s o t h a t n o s p arks which could cause injury occur. < 1. Open the battery cover in the engine com- partment to access the positive terminal of your MINI. 2. Release the tabs on the left and right side s of the positive [...]

Mobility Giving and receiving assistance 160 Using a tow fitting The screw-in to w fitting must alw ays be carried in the car. It can be screwe d in at the front or at the right rear. The tow fitting can be found under the right front seat or in the pocket of t he tire changing set * in the cargo area. Use only the to w fitting provided with the ve[...]

Giving and receiving assistance Mobility 161 With tow rope When starting off in the towing vehicle , make sure that the tow rope is taut. To avoid jerking and the associ ated stresses on vehicle com ponents when towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon strap s. Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as attaching it to other parts of the vehic[...]

Mobility Indicator and warning lamps 162 Indicator and warning lamps Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- ious combinations and colors in indic ator area 1 or 2 . Refer to th e table fo r information on causes and how to react. Note whether a lamp lights up alone or in combinatio n with another. Some lamps can light up in different colo[...]

Indicator and warning lamps Mobility 163 Lights up briefly: Approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters of fuel are still in the tank Remains on: The remaining rang e is at most 30 miles/50 km, p age 51 Engine refuses to start Depress th e brake or clutch in order to start the engine, p age 41 . Ignition switched on and driver's door open Switch o ff the igni[...]

Mobility Indicator and warning lamps 164 Lights up in red: Service due Arrange a servic e appointment . Check service requirements, page 142 . Lights up in yellow: The engine will start the next time the Start/Stop button is b riefly pressed, possibly with out the brake or clutch being depressed Remote control m alfunctioning or, in cars with Comfo[...]

Indicator and warning lamps Mobility 165 Indicator lamp 1 flashes: Engine malfunction under hig h load. High engine load will result in dam- age to the catalytic converter You can contin ue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have t he vehicle checked wit hout delay. Indicator lamp 1 comes on: Engine malfunction with adv[...]

Mobility Indicator and warning lamps 166 Indication in Canadian models Parking brake applied Indication in US models Lights up in red: Brake fluid level too low Braking action is re duced, stop with care. Conta ct the neare st MINI de aler. Lights up in yellow: Hill Assist failed. The car will not be held in place after the brake is released Have t[...]

Indicator and warning lamps Mobility 167 Indication in US models Vehicle ele ctronics fai led You cannot co ntinue your jo urney. Contact your MIN I dealer. Indication * in Canadian models Vehicle ele ctronics fai led You cannot co ntinue your jo urney. Contact your MIN I dealer. Lights up in red: Have the system in question checked without delay. [...]

Mobility Indicator and warning lamps 168 Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti- vated, refer also to page 61 The Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic Traction Control DTC are deactivated, refer also to page 59 Driving stability limited during accel- eration and cornering. Driving style must be adjusted. The Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dyn[...]

Indicator and warning lamps Mobility 169 Indication * in Canadian models The driving stabili ty control systems, including ABS, ALL4 all-wheel drive, and the Flat Tire Monitor or the Tire Pressure Monitor * , have failed, refer also to page 59 Drive cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid braking with full force, driving on rough tracks, and depress[...]

Mobility Indicator and warning lamps 170 Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor * Light up in yel low and red: There is a flat tire or significant tire pressure loss, e.g. in the front rig ht tire Carefully bring the car to a stop. Observe the informatio n starting on page 64 . Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor * Light up in yel low: Tire Pressure M[...]

Indicator and warning lamps Mobility 171 Lights up in re d: > Transmission limp-home pro- gram active with restricted range of gears, possibly with reduced acceleration You can contin ue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have t he system checked wit hout delay. > Gears can be engaged without depressing the brake [...]

Mobility Indicator and warning lamps 172 Selector lever position P not engaged. Ignition cannot be switched off Engage selector le ver position P when you wish to switch o ff the ignition, page 41 . Cruise control system fail ed Have the sy stem check ed. Park Distance Control fail ed Have the system checked. Bulb of exterior lightin g system faile[...]

Indicator and warning lamps Mobility 173 No service due Set speed limit exceeded Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date, page 57 . 1 2 Cause What to do Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 530 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 530 - © 03/11 BMW AG[...]

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Reference Technical data 176 Technical data Engine data Cooper Cooper S Displacement cu in/cm μ 97.5/1,598 97.5/1,598 Number of cylinders 4 4 Maximum power out- put hp 121 181 At engine speed rpm 6,000 5,500 Maximum torque with overboost lb ft/Nm 114/155 – 177/240 192/260 At engine speed with overboost rpm 4,250 – 1,600-5,000 1,700-4,500 Overb[...]

Technical data Reference 177 Dimensions All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning radius dia.: 38.1 ft/11.6 m. Information after th e semicolon: differe nt values for MIN I Cooper S. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 530 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 530 - © 03/11 BMW AG[...]

Reference Technical data 178 Weights Never exceed either th e approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. Cooper Cooper S Cooper S A LL4 Curb weight, ready for travel , with all optional extras > Manu al transmission lbs./kg 2,9 54/1,340 3,053/1,385 3,208/1,455 > Automatic transmis- sion lbs./kg 3,020/1,370 3,097/1,405 3,252/1,475 Approv[...]

Technical data Reference 179 Capacities US gal/US quarts Liters Notes Fuel tank 12.4/– approx. 47 Fuel grade: page 129 Including reserve of 2.1/– approx. 8 Window washer system incl. headlamp washer system –/4.2 approx. 4 For more details: page 49 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 530 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 [...]

180 Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 60 Accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 4 Acknowledgment signals for locking/unlocking vehicle 22 Activated-charcoa l filter for automatic climate control 80 Adaptive Light Control 73 Additives – coolant 140 – engine oil 140 Adjusting temperat[...]

Everything from A to Z Reference 181 Battery 156 – charging 156 – disposal 29 , 156 – jump-starting 15 8 – temporary power failure 156 Battery renewal – remote control 29 Being towed 160 Bell – volume 102 Belt tensioner, refer to Safety belts 35 Belts, refer to Safe ty belts 35 Beverag e holders, re fer to Cupholders 85 Black ice, refer[...]

Reference Everything from A to Z 182 Center Rail, refer to Storage compartments 84 Central locking system 21 – Comfort Access 27 – from inside 24 – from outside 21 – setting unlocki ng behavior 21 Changing bulbs 148 Changing w heels 155 Chassis number, refer to Engine compartment 139 Check Control 57 Child restraint fixing system LATCH 39 C[...]

Everything from A to Z Reference 183 Door key, refer to Integr ated key/remote control 20 Door lock 24 Door lo ck, confi rmation signals 22 Doors, manu al operation 24 DOT Qual ity Grade s 134 Drinks holders, refer to Cupholders 85 Drive-off assistan t, refer to Hill Assist 62 Drivin g dynamics co ntrol, ref er to Sport button 62 Driving lamps, ref[...]

Reference Everything from A to Z 184 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 62 – indicating a flat tire 63 – initializing the system 63 – snow chains 63 – system limits 63 Flat tire s, refer to Tire condit ion 135 Floor mats, care 146 Floor plate, refer to Flat load floor 94 Fog lamps – replacing bulb 150 Folding rear seat backrest 92 Footbrake, refer to [...]

Everything from A to Z Reference 185 Ignition key position 1, ref er to Radio readiness 41 Ignition key position 2, ref er to Ignition on 41 Ignition key, refer to Integrated ke y/remote control 20 Ignition lock 41 Imprint 2 Incoming call 119 Indicator and warning lamps 13 , 162 – Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 65 Indicator lighting, refer to Instrume[...]

Reference Everything from A to Z 186 Luggage rack, refer to Roof-mounte d luggage rack 97 Lumbar support 33 M M+S tires, refer to Winter tires 137 Maintenance, refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Service Guide Boo klet for Canadian models Maintena nce system 142 Malfunction warn ings, refer to Check Control 57 Manual[...]

Everything from A to Z Reference 187 P Paintwork, care 145 Park Distance Control PDC 59 Parking – vehicle 42 Parking aid, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 59 Parking brake 43 Parking lamps, replacing bulb 150 Parking lamps/low beams 71 Parts and accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 4 Pathway lighting 71 PDC – volume 102 Personal Prof[...]

Reference Everything from A to Z 188 Roadside Assistance 158 Roadside parking lamps 74 – replacing bulb 150 Roadworthiness test, refer to Service requirements 55 Roof load capacity 178 Roof-mounted lug gage rack 97 Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 161 RSC Run-flat System Component, refer to Run-flat tires 136 Rubber parts, care 145 Run-fl[...]

Everything from A to Z Reference 189 Speedo, refer to Speedometer 12 Speedometer 12 Split rear seat backrest, refer to Expanding the cargo area 92 Sport button 62 Stability control, refer to Driving s tability contr ol systems 59 Start/Stop button 41 – starting the engine 42 – switchin g off the engine 42 Starting assistance, refer to Jump-star[...]

Reference Everything from A to Z 190 Torque 176 – lug bolts 156 Tow bar 160 Tow fitting 160 – screw thread 160 Tow fittings for tow-starting and towing away 160 Tow rope 161 Towing 159 – car with automati c transmission 160 – methods 160 Tow-starting 159 TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 64 Track width, refer to Dimension 177 Traction con[...]

Everything from A to Z Reference 191 Windows 30 – closing 30 – convenient operation 22 – opening 30 – pinch protection system 31 – safety switch 31 Windshield – cleaning 48 – defrosting and removing condensation 78 , 80 Windshield wiper blades, changing 148 Windshield wipers, refer to Wiper system 47 Winter tires 137 – storage 137 W[...]

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