BMW 2004 Mini Convertible Cooper manual

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    OWNER'S MANUAL MINI MINI CONVERTIBLE Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG[...]

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    Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG[...]

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    CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW MINI This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanen t part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide th e next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW A[...]

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    CONTENTS 2 © 2004 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktienge sellsch aft Munich, G ermany Reprinting, including exce rpts, only with the written consent of BMW A G, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 158 427 US English VI/04 Printed in Germa ny Printed on environ mentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. NOTES About this Owner&apos[...]

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    3 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX Driving: Ignition lo ck 51 Starting the engine 51 Switching off the engine 52 Parking brake 53 Manual transmission 53 Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 54 Parking lamps/Low beams 57 signal/Headlamp flasher 58 Instrument lighting 58 Fog lamps 58 Interior lamps 59 Washer/wiper system 5[...]

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    CONTENTS 4 In the engine compartment: Bonnet 105 Engine compartment: MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 106 MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE 107 Washer fluid 108 Engine oil 108 Coolant 110 Brake fluid 111 Maintenance and care: MINI Maintenance System 112 OBD socket 113 Caring for your vehicle 113 Vehicle storage 116 OWNER SERVICE PR[...]

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    5 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX INDEX Everything from A to Z 148 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG[...]

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    6 About this Owner's Manual In compiling this Owner's Manual we have made every effort to furnish you with a convenient reference source affording quick access to all the essentials. The fast - est way to find detailed information on any specific subject is to turn to the compre - hensive index at the back of the manual. If you wish to ga[...]

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    7 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX Editorial notice The manufacturer pursues a policy of con - tinuous, ongoing development that is con - ceived to ensu re that MINI vehicles con - tinue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art techno logy. For this rea - son, the features described i[...]

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    8 NOTES Parts and accessories: For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the MINI. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by the manufacturer of the MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simulta - neously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by t he manu - facturer of the MI[...]

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    9 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX Reporting safety defects The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, yo u should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to [...]

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    10 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG[...]

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    OVERVIEW CONTROLS OPERATION, CARE , MAINTENANCE OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES INDEX TECHNICAL DATA 11 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG[...]

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    12 1 > Parking lamps/Low beams 57 > Turn signal indicators 58 > Standing lamps 57 > High beams 58 > Headlamp flasher 58 > Onboard computer 66 2 Washer/wiper system 59 3 Instrument lighting 58 4 Outside mirror adjustment 46 5 Hazard warning flashers 6 Bonnet release 105 7H o r n 20 8 Adjusting steering wheel 46 9O B D i n t e r f a[...]

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    13 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX 1 Tachometer 65 with indicator and warning lamps, page 16 ff 2 Display for onboard computer 66 If there is no onboard computer: Display of outside temperature and cur - rent vehicle speed 3 Speedometer with indicator and warn - ing lamps, page 16 ff 4 Indicator for > Odometer 63 > Trip odomete[...]

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    14 1T a c h o m e t e r 65 with indicator and warning lamps, page 16 ff 2 Display for onboard comput er 3 Speedometer with indicator and warning lamps, page 16 ff 4 Trip odometer, reset to zero 63 Setting the clock 63 5 Indicator for > Odometer 63 > Trip odometer 63 > Service interval 65 > Program display for Continuously Variable autom[...]

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    15 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX DISPLAY ELEMENTS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM * OR COCKPIT CHRONO PACK * 1 Indicator and warning lamps, on page 16 ff 2 Fuel gauge 63 For more information about the navigation system, refer to the Owner's Manual for Navigation System. 3 Engine oil temperature 4 Engine oil pressure 5 Coolant temperatu[...]

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    16 INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Technology that monitors itself The system runs a check on the indicator and warning lamps marked by + each time you switch on the ignition. They each light up once for different periods of time. If a malfunction should occur in one of these systems, the corresponding lamp does not go out after the engine is started o[...]

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    17 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Yellow: stop immediately Flat Tire Monitor + The warning lamp indicates a flat tire or a system malfunction. In the event of a flat tir e, an acoustic signal also sounds. Reduce speed immediately and stop the vehicle. It is possible that the acoustic signal was not heard.[...]

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    18 INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Red: check as soon as possible Airbags + There is a malfunction in the airbag system. Have the system checked as soon as possible. More information on page 73 . Depending on the equipment ver - sion, the indicator lamp is in the area of the navigation system o r the Cockpit Chrono Pack. < Brake pads The brake pads [...]

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    19 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Yellow: for your informa tion The warning lamp * comes on. The gas cap is not correctly closed or missing. Check if the gas cap is correctly closed. Depending on the equipment ver - sion, the indicator lamp is in the area of the navigation system or the Cockpit Chrono Pac[...]

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    20 MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEELS * Steering wheels wi th multifunctions The control buttons in tegrated within the multifunction steering wheel and the mul - tifunction sports steering wheel have been designed to allow yo u to operate a numbe r of accessories both quickly and safely, without taking your eyes f rom the road: > Some audio source f[...]

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    21 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEELS * Sports steering wheel 1 Call up and continue c ruise control 2 Store and accelerate cruise control 3 Activate/interrupt/deactivate cruise control 4 Store and decelerate cruise control 5 Fast forward/rewind > Radio Press briefly: next/previ ous station stored in mem[...]

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    22 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG[...]

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    OVERVIEW CONTROLS OPERATION, CARE , MAINTENANCE OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES INDEX TECHNICAL DATA 23 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX Controls Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG[...]

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    24 KEYS CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM The key set It includes three keys. Depending on the equipment version, it contains the follow - ing types of keys: 1 Master keys with remote control. They determine the functions of the Key Memory. Certain functions in your vehi - cle may operate differently depending on the key In every master key there is an extend[...]

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    25 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX OPENING AND CLOSING: FROM OUTSIDE Via remote control When the vehicle is unlocked or locked, the anti-theft system is also deactivated/acti - vated and the interior lamp is switched on/ off. Children might be ab le to lock the doors from the inside. Always take the vehicle keys with you so that the[...]

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    26 OPENING AND CLOSIN G: FROM OUTSIDE 1 Unlocking and convenience opening 2 Locking and securing 3 Unlocking the tailgate To unlock 1. Press the button once. The driver's door is unlocked. The interior lamps are switched on and the hazard warning flashers flash twice * 2. Press the button twice. First the driver's door will unlock, then t[...]

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    27 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX OPENING AND CLOSING: FROM OUTSIDE Malfunction Local radio waves can interfere with func - tions of the remote control. If this occurs, lock and unlock the vehicle via a door lock. In the event of a system malfunction, please contact your MINI Dealer. You can also obtain replacement keys there. If i[...]

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    28 OPENING AND CLOSIN G: FROM INSIDE With this switch, you operate the central locking system when the doors are closed. The doors and tailgate are unlocked or locked only. The anti-theft system is not activated. If the remote control has been used to unlock only the driver's door, refer to page 26 , and you touch the switch when the driver&ap[...]

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    29 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX TAILGATE To open from the o utside Push the button in the strip handle and open the tailgate. For information on unloc king via the cen - tral locking system, refer to page 26 . To close To avoid injuries, as with all closing procedures be sure that the travel path of the tailgate is clear when it [...]

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    30 TAILGATE Manual release in the MINI In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can also unlock the tailgate manually. 1. Fold the rear seat bench upwards 2. Pull the ring. The tailgate is released. Tailgate on the MINI Convertible The maximum lo ad that may be placed on the open tailgate is 175 lb / 80 kg. < Manual release in the MINI Con[...]

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    31 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX TAILGATE ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS 2. Fold the rear bench seat upward and remove the hook attached to it 3. Using the hook, reach backward between the convertible top and the rear backrest to pull one of the levers for releasing the folding rear backrest, refer to page 86 4. Fold rear backrests forwar[...]

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    32 ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS From ignition key po sition 1: Press the switch upwards. The window closes until you release the switch. Watch the closing process to ensure that no one is injured. < After the ignition has been switched off: You can continue using the electric power windows for a limited pe riod as long as no one opens either of the do[...]

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    33 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX GLASS SUNROOF, ELECTRIC * To raise From ignition key positio n 1: > Press the switch or > push the switch backwards to the resis - tance point. To open and close Be sure that a dequate cl earance is maintained for the opening path of the glass sunroof; otherwise damage can occur. When leaving[...]

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    34 GLASS SUNROOF, ELECTRIC * ROLLER SUN BLIND * Trap protection If, while closing, the glass sunroof encoun - ters resistance within roughly the last 8 in / 20 cm, the closing procedure is interrupted and the roof reopens. Despite the trap protection, be extremely careful that the travel path of the sunroof is not obstructed whenever it is closed. [...]

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    35 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX FOLDING ROOF CONVERTIBLE TOP Opening and closing From ignition key positio n 1: 1T o c l o s e : Press button 1 2T o o p e n : Press button 2 until the desired position or the end position has been reached. The folding roof can be operated up to a road speed of 75 mph / 120 km/h. < Power convert[...]

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    36 CONVERTIBLE TOP Opening and closing 1T o c l o s e 2T o o p e n To conserve battery power, if possible operate the convertible top only while the engine is running. Before closing the convertible top, remove any foreign objects from the windshield frame. They could prevent the convertible top from closing. The loading aid must be locked and the [...]

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    37 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX CONVERTIBLE TOP Interruption The automatic movement is immediately interrupted when th e buttons for convert - ible top operation are released. The proce - dure can be continued in the desired direc - tion by pressing the appropriat e buttons. Movement is also interrupted when there is a mechanical[...]

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    38 CONVERTIBLE TOP To close 1. Place both hands on the convertible top on the respective side frame 2. Lift out both sid es at the same time, and swing the convertible top forward onto the cowl 3. Pry out the cover from the center of the roof by using a screwdriver at the marked locations 4. Insert the special Allen key from the onboard tool kit in[...]

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    39 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX WIND DEFLEC TOR * With the convertible top open, the wind deflector keeps air movement in the pas - senger compartment to a minimum, thus providing you with a pleasant drive, even at higher speeds. The wind deflector comes folded in a protective pouch and can be stored in the luggage compartment. D[...]

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    40 WIND DEFLECTOR * Folding up 3. Slide the securing pins on the other side into the designated openings and engage them 4. Fold up the upper half of the wind deflector. When the wind deflector is installed, do not incline the seat backrests too far toward the rear if the seats are to be moved back into t heir end posi tions, or the wind deflector [...]

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    41 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX SAFE SEATING POSITION The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, relatively fatigue- free driving. Together with the safety belts and airbags, the seating position also plays an important role in providing occupants with maximum levels of passive safety in an accident. To [...]

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    42 SEAT ADJUSTMENT Important adjustment infor mation Never try to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle. The seat could respond with an unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. While driving, do not recline the backrest too far toward the rear. This especially applies to the front passenger side[...]

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    43 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX SEAT ADJUSTMENT HEAD RESTRAINTS Lumbar support * You can adjust the contour of the backrest for additional support in the curvatur e of your spine's lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright posture. Turn the wheel. Th[...]

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    44 HEAD RESTRAINTS ENTRY TO THE REAR Removal 1. Pull up the head restraint, continuing until it is at maximum extension 2. Press the button and remove the head restraint at the same time. Installation 1. Press the button and at the same time insert the head restraint in the reception points 2. Adjust the head restraint. Easy ent ry The Easy entry f[...]

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    45 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX SAFETY BELTS To close Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt buckle. Indicator lamp Lights up for several seconds or until the driver has fastened his or her safety belt. A signal * also sounds depending on the version. To release 1. Press the red button in the belt buckle 2. Hold the belt [...]

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    46 SEAT HEATING * STEERING WHEEL MIRRORS The temperatures of the seat cushions and backrests are controlled. Press once for each temperature level. To switch off: Press the button for a longer period. Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving; other - wise unexpected movement could increase the risk of accident. < Settings 1. [...]

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    47 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX MIRRO RS VEHICLE MEMORY Interior rearview mirror To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when you are driving at night: Turn the knob. Illuminated vanity mirror From ignition key positio n 1: 1. Fold down the sun visor 2. Fold the cover panel upwards. Sun visors Can be swung sideways. An additiona[...]

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    48 VEHICLE MEMORY TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY > Setting units for outside temperature and fuel consumption display, refer to page 66 > Setting units for display of temperatures specified for automa tic climate control system, refer to page 80 > Volume control PDC, refer to page 74 > Acoustic alarm for starting PDC a ctiva - tion, refer[...]

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    49 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY Installing child-restrain t systems Before installing any child-restraint system or child seat, read the following: Always follow the manufacturer's instructions concerning installation and use; otherwise the system's protective function could be impaired. Aft[...]

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    50 TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY Child-restraint syst em with tether strap As an example, the illustration shows the MINI COOPER and the MINI COOPER S. If you use a child-restr aint system with a tether strap: Depending on the location selected for seating in the rear passenger area, attach the tether strap to the corresponding anchorage poin t to s[...]

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    51 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX IGNITION LOCK STARTING THE ENGINE 0 Steering locked The key can be inserted or removed in this position on ly. To lock the steering: 1. Remove the key 2. Turn the steering wheel slightly to the left or right until the lock engages. A sound alarm goes off if the key remains in the ignition after ope[...]

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    52 STARTING THE ENGINE SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE Starting When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal. Do not stop the starting procedure too early, and do not continue it for more than approx. 20 seconds. Release the ignition key immediately when the engine starts. Extended starting at tempts, characterized by excessively frequent [...]

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    53 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX PARKING BRAKE MANUAL TRANSMISSION The parking brake is designed primarily to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is parked. It operates against the rear wheels. To engage Lever automatically locks in position. The indicator lamp in the instrument clus - ter lights up from ignition key position[...]

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    54 MANUAL TRANSMISSION CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) * Reverse gea r Before selecting reverse gear, ensure the vehicle is stationary; then, fully depress the clutch pedal and pause briefly before mov - ing the gearshift lever into position. 5-speed transmission: Press the gearshift lever to the right and to the back. 6-speed tr[...]

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    55 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) * selector lever to position P and engage the parking brake before getting out of your vehicle with the engine running. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. This is a safety haz - ard. < If the selector lever is not place[...]

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    56 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) * Shifting on the steering wheel * The shift paddles allow the gears to be changed rapidly and, above all, safely, since both hands can remain on the steering wheel. Use one of the two shift pad dles to shift upwards or downwards: > Pull shift paddle toward body: Transmission sh ifts upwards [...]

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    57 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX PARKING LAMPS/LOW BEAMS Switching on the parking la mps Turn to the first pos ition. The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. Standing lamps on one side, refer to next column. Switching on the low beam s Turn to the second posit ion. With the low beams on and wit h the igni- tion s[...]

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    58 SIGNAL/HEADLAMP FLASHER INSTRUMENT LIGHTING FOG LAMPS 1 Turn signal indicators 2 High beams/Headlamp flasher To signal briefly Gently push the lever up to the point of resistance and hold it there, if necessary. The lever returns to its center position once it is released. The indicator lamp flashes and the relay clicks faster than normal: a tur[...]

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    59 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX INTERIOR LAMPS WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM Switching the interior light in the MINI on and off manually Press button 1 briefly. Permanently turn off interior light: Keep button 1 pressed until the light goes out. To switch the light back on, press the but - ton once more. Switching the interior light in th[...]

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    60 WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM windshield wipers are automatically con - trolled depending on th e amount of mois- ture, including snow, on the windshield. To activate the rain sensor: From ignition key po sition 1: Lever in position 1. The wipers move over the windshield once. To deactivate the rain sensor: Put lever in position 0. Switch the rain sensor [...]

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    61 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX CRUISE CONTROL * On the multi function steering wheel and sports steering wheel Above approx. 20 mph / 30 km/h the cruise control maintains and stores any desired speed. Do not use cruise control on twisting roads, when high traffic density pre - vents driving at a constant speed, or when the road [...]

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    62 CRUISE CONTROL * Press and hold button 3. The vehicle accelerates with out pressure on the accelerator pedal. When you release the button, the system maintains and stores the current speed. If, on a downhill gradient, the engine braking effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed may be exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine [...]

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    63 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX ODOMETER CLOCK FUEL GAUGE 1 Trip odometer/ clock Resetting to zero when the trip odometer is in the display: With ignition key in position 1, press the button until the trip odometer i s at zero. To show the cl ock: Press the button briefly. 2 Odometer When the ignition key is not in the ig nition [...]

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    64 FUEL GAUGE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE In the navigation system Please also comply with the instruc - tions in the previous section. < If the indicator light 1 changes from orange to red, there are approx. 2.1 gallons / 8 liters of fuel in the tank. Coolant temperature gauge Depending on the equipment version, a coolant temperature gau ge is lo[...]

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    65 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX TACHOMETER SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY Do not operate the engine with the ne edle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge. To protect the engine, the power is reduced when you approach a certain engine speed in this sector. Remaining distance for service The distance remaining before the next scheduled[...]

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    66 ONBOARD COMPUTER * Mode selection From ignition key po sition 1, you can use the button in the turn signal indicator lever to retrieve information from the onboard computer for display in the tachometer. By pressing the button briefly, you can call up a new function for display. The displays appear in the following order: Outside temperature, ra[...]

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    67 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX ONBOARD COMPUTER * Average speed, average fuel consumption Press the button in the turn signal indicator lever for a longer period. The displayed average values for speed and consumption are recalculated. Any time spent with the vehicle stationary and the engine shut off is ignored for the calculat[...]

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    68 ALL SEASON TRACTION CONTROL (ASC) * The concept This system optimizes driving stability and traction, especially when just starting off, when accelerating or when cornering. ASC recognizes the danger present in trac - tion loss and will increase driving stability and traction by reducing the engine's out - put and, if necessary, by applying[...]

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    69 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) * The concept This system optimizes driving stability and traction, especially when just starting off, when acceler ating or whe n cornering . It also maintains driving stability even in crit - ical driving situations. DSC recognizes unstable vehicle conditions, such[...]

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    70 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) The concept The ABS keeps the wheels from locking while braking, thereby enhancing active driving safety. ABS also includes Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). Safe braking Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stan - dard feature. The best way to brake the vehicle in critical situations requiring brak - ing i[...]

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    71 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX FLAT TIRE MONITOR The concept As you drive, the Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the tire inflation pressure in all four tires. The system alerts you when there is a substantial pressure loss in one of the tires relative to another. The tire inflation pressures are monitored based on the speeds of [...]

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    72 FLAT TIRE MONITOR AIRBAGS Do not initialize the system if you are driving with snow chains or a space- saver spare tire. < Flat tire The warning lamp lights up in yel - low. An acoustic signal also sounds. There is a flat tire or a siginificant loss of pressure in a tire. 1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with caution. Avoid hard brake app[...]

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    73 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX AIRBA GS Protective effect The front airbags supplement the safety belts by providing additional protection for the driver and front passenger in the event of a frontal collision in which the protec - tion afforded by the belts alone may no longer be sufficient. When needed, the head and side airba[...]

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    74 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) * The concept The PDC assists you when you back into a parking space. A signal tone tells you the current distance to an object behind your vehicle. To do this, four ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper measure the distance to the nearest object. The sensors on each side have a range of approx. 2 ft / 60 cm, the midd[...]

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    75 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM * 1A i r o n t o t h e w i n d s h ield and onto the side windows 2 Air for the upper body area 77 3 Air for the front and rear footwells 4 Temperature 76 5 Windshield heating * 76 6 Air volume/Blower 76 7 Air conditioning 76 8 Air distribution 76 9 Recirculated air mode 76 [...]

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    76 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM * Air volume/Blower You can select blower speeds from 1 to 4. Position 0: fan is turned off. The button for recir - culated air mode fully blocks the supply of air from outside. The heating, ventilation and air condition - ing operate in position 1 or higher. Temperature Turn to the right, red, to increase the temperature[...]

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    77 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM * Draft-free ventilation Air supply for the uppe r body area: Button 1: air outlets can be opened and closed by turning. The points indicate the position in each case. Nozzle 2: change the direction of the air - flow by swiveling. Microfilter * The integrated microfilter rem[...]

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    78 1 Air onto the windshield and onto the side windows 2 Air for the upper body area 80 3 Air for the front and rear footwells 4 Rear window defroster and windsh ield heating * 79 5 Interior temperature sensor , please keep clear and unobstr ucted 6 Recirculated air mode 79 7 Air conditioning 76 8 Automatic air d istribution and volume 79 9 Defrost[...]

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    79 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL * Automatic air dist ribution and volume Automatic program (AUTO): Indicator lamp lights up. Automatic adjustmen t of the air distribu - tion and volume, and adaptation of the specified temperatures to external influ - ences, i.e. outside temperatu re and sun - light. In t[...]

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    80 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL * Permanent heating with maximum power output at temperature selec - tion HI. Permanent cooling at LO. With the setting at HI, the recirculated air mode can - not be switched on. < Defrosting and demisting windows Press the butt on. Indicator lamp lights up. Ice and condensation are rapidly removed from the rear wind[...]

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    81 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX GLOVE COMPARTMENT ASHTRAY, DRINKS HOLDERS To open: Pull the handle. The light goes on. To close: Fold the door up. To prevent injury in the event of an accident, close the glove compart - ment immediately after use. < Ventilation Turn the rotary switch to a horizontal posi - tion: The vents are [...]

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    82 CIGARETTE LIGHTER, 12 V POWER SUPPLY From ignition key positio n 1: Press the cigarette lighter in. Remove as soon as the lighter jum ps back out. Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns. < Cigarette lig hter socket, 12 V power supply Suitable as a power socket for [...]

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    83 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX INTEGRATED UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL * The concept The integrated universal remote control takes the place of up to three different con - trol devices for different radio-remote-con - trolled systems such as gate openers and household alarm systems. The integrat ed universal remote control detects a[...]

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    84 INTEGRATED UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL * 4. Simultaneously press the command but - ton of the original control device and the desired memory button 1 on the inte - grated universal remote control. The indicator lamp 2 begins to flash slowly. Release both butto ns when indicator lamp 2 starts flashing rapidly. If indica - tor lamp 2 does not star t [...]

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    85 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE MINI Luggage compartment cover When the tailgate is opened, the luggage compartment cover is also raised. Never place any heavy or hard objects on the luggage compartment cover; otherwise occupants could be injured dur - ing braking maneuvers. < Removal To load bulky l[...]

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    86 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE MINI CONVERTIBLE LOADING CARGO Loading aid When the convertible top is closed, you can load the vehicle more easily by releasing the convertible top and folding it up. 1. Release the convertible top using the handles, arrows 1 2. Lift the convertible top, arrow 2 3. Fold back the handles and place them on brackets 3. L[...]

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    87 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX LOADING CARGO Avoid overloading th e vehicle so that the permitted load on the tires is not exceeded. Overloading can lead to over - heating and damage inside the tires. Depending on the circumstances, this can result in sudden air loss. < Determining cargo limit 1. Locate the following statemen[...]

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    88 LOADING CARGO Stowing cargo > Place heavy ca rgo as far forward as possi - ble, directly behind the backrests, and as low as possible > Cover sharp edges and corners > Do not pile ob jects higher than the top edges of the backrests. For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is unoccupied, fasten each safety belt in the opposite buckle. Th[...]

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    89 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPER ATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX ROOF-MOUNTED LUGGAGE RACK * Always position and secure the load as described above. If you do not, it can pose a danger to the passengers during braking and evasive maneuvers, for exam - ple. Do not exceed the permissible gross we ight and axle load, refer to page 143 ff; other - wise the vehicle&a[...]

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    92 BREAK-IN PROCEDURES To ensure that your vehicle provides maxi - mum economy throughout a long service life, we request that you comply with the following information: Engine Up to 1,250 miles / 2,000 km: Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do not exceed the following engine or road speeds: 4,500 rpm or 95 mph / 150 km/h. Comply with the[...]

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    93 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERA TION CONTROLS DATA INDEX GENERAL DRIVING NOTES Parking the vehicle Condensation forms in the air conditioner system during operation, and then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water on the ground are therefore normal. Safe braking Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stan - dard feature. The best way to brake[...]

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    94 REFUELING Always switch off the engine before refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot be filled into the tank and the SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp may come on. < 1. Open the fuel filler door 2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise 3. Put the gas cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door. Always observe all applicable precau - tions and regul[...]

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    95 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERA TION CONTROLS DATA INDEX REFUELING Do not use leaded gasoline, as other - wise the lambda probe and catalytic converter will be permanently damaged. < Use high-quality brands Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality: volatility, com - position, additives, etc., among gasolines offered for s[...]

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    96 BRAKE SYSTEM Brake fluid level If the brake fluid level is too low and brake pedal travel has become longer, there may be a defect in one of th e brake system's hydraulic circuits. Proceed to the nearest MINI Dealer. Higher brake application pressure may be necessary under these conditions, there may be a slight pull to one side, and brake [...]

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    97 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERA TION CONTROLS DATA INDEX TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE Information for your safety It is not merely the tire's service life, but also driving safety and driving comfort that depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pres - sure. Check tire inflation pressures regu - larly and correct the[...]

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    98 TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE Model Tire size Pressures specified in psi / kPa All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi / kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature MINI COOPER 175/65 R 15 84 H 175/65 R 15 84 Q M+S 30 / 210 35 / 240 35 / 240 35 / 2 40 195/55 R 16 87 H 195/55 R 16 87 H M+S 205/45 R 17 84 V 205/45 R 17 8[...]

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    99 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERA TION CONTROLS DATA INDEX TIRE CODING Knowing the tire code on the tire's sidewall makes it easier for you to choose and iden - tify the correct tires. Tire size e.g. 205/45 R 17 84 V Nominal width in mm Cross-sectional ratio in % Radial belt construction Rim diameter in inches Load index, not on ZR tires Speed code le[...]

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    100 TIRE CODING TIRE CONDITION Traction The traction grades, from highest to low - est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified govern - ment test surfaces of asphalt and con crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction per - formance. The trac[...]

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    101 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERA TION CONTROLS DATA INDEX TIRE CONDITION RUN FLAT TIRES * Wear indicators in the tread-groove base, arrow, are spread around the circumfer - ence of the tire and a re marked on the side wall of the tire with TWI, Tread Wear Indi - cator. The indicators in the tread indicate at 1 / 16 in / 1.6 mm tread depth that the legall[...]

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    102 RUN FLAT TIRES * NEW WHEELS AND TIRES If there is a total loss of ti re inflation pres - sure, 0 psi / 0 kPa, or obvious tire damage, you can gauge the mileage for continued driving on the basis of the following indica - tions: > With a light load: 1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles / 250 km > With a medium load: 2 persons,[...]

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    103 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERA TION CONTROLS DATA INDEX NEW WHEELS AND TIRES The correct wh eels and tires The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends mounting only wheels and tires that it has specifically tested and approved for use on your particular model. Although other wheels and tires may theo - retically have the same dimensions, varia - tions [...]

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    104 SNOW CHAINS * Only certain types of snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your MINI, classified as road-safe and approved. Contact your MINI Dealer for more details. The manufacturer of your MINI recom - mends that you use only t hese approved fine-link snow chains. Their use is only per - mitted in pairs on the front wheels on wi[...]

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    105 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERA TION CONTROLS DATA INDEX BONNET Do not attempt to service your vehi - cle if you do not have the required technical background. If you are not famil - iar with the regulations to be observed, have the necessary work on your vehicle carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work - shop that has specially trained personnel wor[...]

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    106 1 Reservoir for windshield and rear window * washer system 108 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Coolant expansion tank 110 4 Engine oil filler neck 109 5B a t t e r y 132 6 Brake fluid reservoir 111 7 Reservoir for headlamp cleaning system 108 8 Engine oil dipstick 108 ENGINE COMPARTMENT: MINI COOPER AND MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE Online Edition [...]

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    107 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERAT ION CONTROLS DATA INDEX 1 Reservoir for windshield and rear window * washer system 108 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Coolant expansion tank 110 4 Engine oil filler neck 109 5 Auxiliary termin al for jump- starting 134 6 Brake fluid reservoir 111 7 Reservoir for headlamp cleaning system 108 8 Engine oil dipstick 108 E[...]

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    108 WASHER FLUID ENGINE OIL Headlamp * and wi ndow washer systems The capacity of the headlamp washer sys - tem is approx. 2.6 quarts / 2.5 liters, that of the windshield and rear window washer system appr ox. 2.1 quarts / 2.0 liters. Fill with water and, if necessary, with anti - freeze, according to manufacturer's recom - mendations. We reco[...]

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    109 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERA TION CONTROLS DATA INDEX ENGINE OIL Adding engine oil Only top up oil when the oil level has dropped to just above t he lower notch of the dipstick. However, never allow the level to drop below the lower notch. < MINI engines are designed to operate without oil additives; the use of addi - tives could lead to damage in[...]

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    110 COOLANT Do not add coolant to the cooling sys - tem when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause burns. < Coolant consists of water and a coolant additive. Not all commercially available additives are suitable for your MINI. Your MINI Dealer knows which additives are suitable and will be glad to advise you. Only use suitable addi tives[...]

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    111 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERA TION CONTROLS DATA INDEX BRAKE FLUID Warning lam p The warning lamp comes on although the parking brake is released: The brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low, refer to page 16 . At the same time, brake pedal travel may become signifi - cantly longer. Have the system checked immediately. Display of the malfunction[...]

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    112 MINI MAINTENANCE SYSTEM The MINI maintenance system helps main - tain your vehicle's road safety and opera - tional safety. Please bear in mind that regular mainte - nance is not only necessary for the safety of your vehicle, but also plays a significant role in maintaining the resale value of the vehicle. Service interval displ ay While c[...]

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    113 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERA TION CONTROLS DATA INDEX OBD SOCKET CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE The Onboard Diagnostic (OBD) interface socket is located on the left of the driver's side under the instrument panel and u nder a cover. The cover has the letters OBD on it. The purpose of the OBD system is to ensure proper operation of the emis sion control[...]

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    114 CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE damage caused by undesired wiper activa - tion. < Rod antenna If necessary, for example be fore entering a car wash or a garage with elevator ramp, remove the rod antenna. To do so, grip the rod antenna at the base and unscrew it from the antenn a foot by turning it to the left. < Headlamps When cleaning the headla[...]

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    115 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERA TION CONTROLS DATA INDEX CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE ner, heavy-duty grease remover, fuel or similar > Wood paneling * : Please clean wood paneling and other wood parts only with a damp cloth. Dry off with a soft cloth > Safety belts: Only clean using mild soap, leaving the belts fitted. Do not dry clean, as the fabric [...]

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    116 CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE If the convertible top is very dirty, it is rec - ommended that it be cleaned with a spe - cial convertible top cleaning agent. Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you. Clean the convertible top as follows: > Spray the convertible top with an approved convertible top cleaning agent > Then scrub [...]

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    120 ONBOARD TOOL KIT WIPER BLADES The picture shows as an example the tire change set with onboard tools for vehicles with the space-saver spare tire. Depending on the equipment version, your vehicle is equipped with a special onboard tool kit stored at the locations described below: Tire change set with onboard tools for space-saver spare tire In [...]

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    121 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX WIPER BLAD ES LAMPS AND BULBS Rear window wiper * 1. Rotate the wiper arm complet ely out from the windshield 2. Turn the wiper blade as far as it will go to the rear 3. Press the wiper blade against the limit and thus out of the mounting 4. Press the new wiper blade into the mounting. Lamps and bu[...]

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    122 LAMPS AND BULBS 1 Low beams H7 bulb, 55 watts 2 High beams H7 bulb, 55 watts The H7 bulb is pressurized. T herefore, wear safety glasses and protective gloves. If the lamp is damaged there is a risk of injury . < Replacing bulbs The headlamps are integr ated into the engine compartment. 1. Gently pull the retaining wire of the headlamp cover[...]

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    123 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX LAMPS AND BULBS Side turn signal indi cators 5 watt bulb 1. Slide the lamp toward the rear of the vehicle and remove 2. Remove and replace the bulb. Tail lamps Turn signal indicator 1: 21 watts Rear lamp 2: 21/5 watt bulb Backup lamp 3: 16 watts 1 Turn signal indicator yellow 2 Rear lamp/Brake lamp[...]

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    124 LAMPS AND BULBS Rear fog lamp * With the space-saver s pare tire option: Access to the lamp via the back or under - side of the bumper. 1. Press the clips together 2. Push the lamp out of the bumper 3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left 4. Remove and replace the bulb. Other equipment: In the event of a malfunction, p[...]

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    125 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX REPAIRING A FLAT TIRE SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE * Safety measures in the event of a flat tire: Stop the vehicle as far as possible from passing traffic. Switch on the hazard warn - ing flashers. Turn the steering wh eel to the straight- ahead wheel position and engage the steering lock. Engage the par[...]

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    126 SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE * Removing the sp ace-saver spare tire The screw connection of th e space-saver spare tire is in the luggage compartment under the floor mat, on the base of the storage compartment for the tire change set. 1. Loosen the screw conne ction using the special wrench 2. Take out the cover panel 3. Screw the lifting handle from[...]

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    127 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE * CHANGING TIRES 9. Pull out the space-saver spare tire towards the rear underneath the vehi - cle 10. Position the space-saver spare tire with the valve facing upwards 11. Unscrew the valve extension from the valve of the space-saver spare tire 12. Unscrew the dust cap from [...]

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    128 CHANGING TIRES Jacking up the vehicle 1. Place the jack at the jacking point closest to the wheel. The jack base must be perpendicular to the surface beneath the jacking point The vehicle jack is designed for changing wheels only. Do not attempt to raise another vehicle model with it or to raise any load of any kind. To do so could cause accide[...]

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    129 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM * MINI Mobility System The MINI Mobility Syst em is provided to help you repair a flat tire. With the help of this system you can apply a liquid sealant on the inside of the tire, which seals the damaged area and enables you to continue to drive. Preparing for tire repair Befor[...]

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    130 MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM * Pumping in liquid sealant 1. Shake the filling canister 2. Screw the filling hose onto the filling canister 3. Unscrew the dust prot ection cap from the valve of the defective tire 4. Screw out the valve core with the valve remover. The valve remover is located in a package with the filling hose. Place the valve core and [...]

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    131 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM * If an air pressure of 26 psi / 180 kPa cannot be reached, unscrew the hose 1 and drive back and forth about 33 ft / 10 m so that the liq - uid sealant is distributed in the tire. Afterwards repeat the procedure. If an air pressure of 26 psi / 180 kPa is still not reached, the[...]

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    132 BATTERY Storage location MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Convert - ible: The battery is located in the engine com - partment. Exact location, refer to page 106 . MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S Con - vertible: The battery is located in the luggage com - partment under the floor mat. Battery care The battery is absolutely maintenance-free, that is, [...]

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    133 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX FUSES Do not attempt to repair a blown fuse or replace it with a fuse of a d if - ferent color or Ampere rating. To do this could cause a fire in the vehicle resulting from a circuit overload. < If a second fuse blows in the same cir - cuit, have the cause rectified by your MINI Dealer. < A f[...]

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    134 JUMP-STARTING When your battery is discharged, you can use two jumper cables to start your vehicle with power from the battery in a second vehicle. Correspondingly you can help start another vehicle. Only use jumper cables with fully insulated handles on the termi - nal clamps. Preparing for jump-starting Do not touch live wiring and cables on [...]

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    135 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX JUMP-ST ARTING > MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S Convertible: Open the cover of the auxiliary jump- starting terminal, arrow 1 2. Connect one terminal clamp of the plus/+ jumper cable to the positive bat - tery terminal or to an auxiliary jump- starting terminal of the support vehicle 3. Connect[...]

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    136 TOWING AND TOW-STARTING Using the towing eyelet The screw-in towing eyelet is stored in the onboard tool kit, refer to page 120 ; be sure that it remains with the vehicle at all times. It can be attached at the front or rear of your vehicle. To prevent damage to the towing eyelet and the vehicle, please observe the following instructions: Use o[...]

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    137 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX TOWING AND TOW-STARTING With a tow bar: The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, vehicle handling can no longer be controlled. < The towing eyelets of both vehicles should be on the same side. If the tow bar can only be used in a diagonal po sition, please [...]

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    140 ENGINE DATA MINI COOPER, MINI COOPER Convertible MINI COOPER S, MINI COOPER S Convertible Displacement Number of cylinders cu in / cm µ 97.5 / 1,598 4 97.5 / 1,598 4 Maximum ou tput at engine speed hp / kW rpm 115 / 85 6,000 168 / 125 6,000 Maximum torque at engine speed lb ft / Nm rpm 111 / 150 4,500 162 / 220 4,000 Online Edition for Part-No[...]

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    141 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX DIMENSIONS: MINI All measurements in inches / millimeters. Smalle st turning circle dia. 34 ft 10 in / 10.66 m. Values following a ; are differ ing values for MINI COOPER S. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG[...]

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    142 DIMENSIONS: MINI CONVERTIBLE All measurements in inches / millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia. 34 ft 10 in / 10.66 m. Values following a ; are differ ing values for MINI COOPER S. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG[...]

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    143 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX WEIGHTS: MINI MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S Curb weight, with all optional special equipment with manual transmission with Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) lbs / kg lbs / kg 2,524 / 1,145 2,557 / 1,160 2,678 / 1,215 – Approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission with Conti[...]

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    144 WEIGHTS: MINI CONVERTIBLE MINI COOPER Convert ible MINI COOPER S Convert ible Curb weight, with all optional special equipment with manual transmission with Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) lbs / kg lbs / kg 2,700 / 1,225 2,734 / 1,240 2,844 / 1,290 – Approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission with Continuously V[...]

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    145 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX CAPACITIES Notes Fuel tan k Reserve gal. / liters approx. 13.2 / 50 approx. 2.1 / 8 Fuel quality, refer to page 94 Window washer system Headlamp washer system quarts / liters approx. 2.1 / 2.0 approx. 2.6 / 2.5 More details, refer to page 108 Cooling system including heater circuit quarts / liters [...]

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    EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z 148 A ABS Antilock Brake System 70 indicator lamp 17 , 18 Accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 6 Activated-charcoal filter 80 Adjusting interior temperature 76 , 79 Air circulation, refer to Recirculated air mode 76 , 79 Air conditioning air conditioning system 76 automatic climate control 79 Air conditioning system [...]

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    EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z 149 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX Brakes 96 ABS 70 brake fluid 111 brake pads 96 break-in procedures 92 handbrake 53 indicator/warning lamps 16 , 17 , 18 Breaking in 92 Bulb replacement, refer to Lamps and bulbs 121 Buttons in multifunction steering wheel 20 Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) [...]

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    EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z 150 Convenience operation convertible top 37 from outs ide 26 , 27 glass sunroof, electric 33 windows 31 Convertible top 35 care 115 convenience operation 37 electrical malfunction 37 emergency closing 37 malfunction 37 Coolant 110 indicator lamp 16 level 110 temperature gauge 64 Coolant temperature gauge 64 Cooling system, r[...]

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    EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z 151 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX Electric glass sunroof 33 Electric power windows 31 initializing 32 Electrical malfunction Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 56 convertible top 37 door lock 27 driver's door 27 fuel filler door 95 glass sunroof, electric 34 tailgate 30 Electronic Brake F[...]

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    EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z 152 Gasoline gauge, refer to Fu el gauge 63 , 64 Gasoline, refer to Fuel quality 94 Gear indicator, with Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 56 Gearshift lever Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 54 manual transmission 53 Gearshifts, with Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 54 Gene[...]

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    EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z 153 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX Interlock, refer to Steering locked 51 Intermittent operatio n of the wipers 59 Interv al display, service 112 J Jack 125 , 129 points 128 Jack, refer to Tire change set MINI Mobility System 129 Run Flat tires 102 space-saver spare tire 12 5 Jacking points 128 Jets, refer to [...]

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    EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z 154 Mechanical keys, refer to Master keys 24 Memory, refer to Vehicle Memory 47 Microfilter air conditioning system 77 automatic climate control 80 MINI Maintenance System 112 MINI manufacturer 6 MINI Mobility System 129 compressor 130 liquid sealant 130 Mirrors 46 heating 46 Mobile telephone, refer to separate Owner’s Manu[...]

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    EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z 155 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX R Radiator, refer to Coolant 110 Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual Rain sensor 59 Range 66 Reading lamps 59 Rear backrest, foldable 85 , 86 Rear fog lamp 58 bulb replacement 124 indicator lamp 58 Rear lamps, bulb replacement 123 Rear seats, adjusting head restraint[...]

  • Page 158

    EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z 156 Selector lever shiftlock, refer to Shiftlock 54 Selector lever, Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 54 Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 11 2 Service interval display 65 , 112 Shift paddles 56 Shifting gears with Continuously Varia[...]

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    EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z 157 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX Technical modifications, refer to For your own safety 7 Telephone call, refer to the Owner's Manual for the telephone Temperature air conditioning system 76 automatic climate control 79 Temperature display ice warning 66 outside temperature 66 setting units 66 Temperatur[...]

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    EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z 158 Valve core 129 dust ca p 127 remover 129 spare 129 Valve remover, refer to Onboard tool kit 129 Valve stem and replacement valve, refer to Onboard tool kit 129 Vehicle battery 132 break-in procedures 92 care 113 dimensions 141 loading cargo 86 parking 93 storage 116 washing 113 weight 143 , 144 Vehicle battery 132 Vehicle[...]

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    The oil volume between the two notches on the dipstick corresponds t o approx. 1.1 US quarts / 1 liter. Fuel Designation AKI: mi nimum Engine o il Quality Tire inflation pressure Summer Winter front rear front rear 2 persons 4 persons plus luggage To ensure that you always have c onvenient access to all essential information when you stop for fuel,[...]

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