Mini Hardtop (2012) manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MINI MINI CLUBMAN Contents A - Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 914 744 - © 07/12 BMW AG[...]

Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Congratulations on your new MINI This Owner’s Manual should be co nsidered a perm anent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the ve hicle when sold t o provide the next own er with impo rtant operat ing, safety and mainte - nance informat ion. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. Online Edition for P[...]

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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 194 . 4 Notes 7 Reporting safety defects AT A GLANCE 9 10 Cockpit 16 Radio CONTROLS 21 22 Opening an d closing 35 Adjustments 41 Transporting children sa fely 44 Drivin g 54 Control s overview 63 Technology for drivin g comfort and saf[...]

Notes 4 Notes 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 vehi cle, you w ill find this in the first chapter. Should you wish to [...]

Notes 5 the specification s of the MINI m anufacturer. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards. < Parts and accessories For your own safe ty, use genuine parts and accessories approved by the m anu- facturer of the MINI. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by the m[...]

Notes 6 Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Gu ide Booklet for Canadia n models. Your vehicle has been specifical ly adapted and designed to meet the pa rticular operating con- ditions and registration requirements in your country and cont[...]

Notes 7 Reporting safety defects For US customers The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you sh ould immediately in form the National Highway Traffic Safety Adm inistration, NHTSA, in addi tion to no tifying MIN I of [...]

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AT A GLANCE Cockpit 10 Cockpit Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, an d optional equip ment that is offered in the m odel range is described. Equi pment is also de scribed that is not available because of, for example, selected options or coun try version. This also applies to safety relate d functions and systems. Around th[...]

Cockpit AT A GLANCE 11 1 Adjusting the exterior mirro rs, folding t hem in and out 39 6 Ignition lock 44 7 Buttons on steerin g wheel, right left side 8 Horn: the entire surface 9 Adjusting the steering wheel 40 10 Releasing the hood 144 2 Parking lamps 75 Low beams 75 Automatic headlamp control 75 Adaptive Light Co ntrol 77 Turn si gnals 49 High b[...]

AT A GLANCE Cockpit 12 Displays 1 Tachometer 54 with indicator and warning lamps 13 2 Display for > Current vehicle speed 54 > Indicator and warning lamps 13 3 Resetting the trip odometer 54 4 Display for > Position of automatic transmission 46 > Computer 55 > Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven 59 >[...]

Cockpit AT A GLANCE 13 Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning lamps can light up in various combinations an d colors in indicator area 1 or 2 . Some lamps will be tested for proper functioning when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on and w ill therefore light up briefly. What to do in case of a malfun ction A[...]

AT A GLANCE Cockpit 14 Around the center console 1 Hazard warning flashers 2 Speedometer with radio 12 3 CD slot 4 Air conditioner or automatic climate control 80 Temperature Recircula ted-air mod e Air distribution for air conditioner Air distribution to the windshield Air distribution to the upper bod y area Air distribution to the foo twell Auto[...]

Cockpit AT A GLANCE 15 5 Switches in the center console 6 AUX-In connection USB audio interface 111 7 Buttons on the center console Around the headliner 1 Microphone for telephone in hands-free mode 2 Indicator/warning lamp for front passenger airbags 73 3 Switch panel Rear window defroster Windshield heating Air flow rate Seat heating 38 Power win[...]

AT A GLANCE Radio 16 Radio Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, an d optional equip ment that is offered in the m odel range is described. Equi pment is also de scribed that is not available because of, for example, selected options or coun try version. This also applies to safety relate d functions and systems. Radio MINI Bo[...]

Radio AT A GLANCE 17 5 Changing stations, tracks > Changing stations > Changing tracks on the CD player 6 Display 7 Selecting functions > Turn: to select menu items or set values > Press: to confirm selection or store settings 8 Establishing/ending voice connections 9 Calling up settings menu 10 Selecting frequen cy manually 11 CD slot [...]

AT A GLANCE Radio 18 Exit menu, one m enu back Displaying addition al menu items Scroll display, list cont ains more than two inputs Changing t o parent direct ory Symbol Function Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 914 744 - © 07/12 BMW AG[...]

Radio AT A GLANCE 19 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 914 744 - © 07/12 BMW AG[...]

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CONTROLS Opening and closing 22 Opening and closing Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, an d optional equip ment that is offered in the m odel range is described. Equi pment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or coun try version. This also applies to safety relate d functions an[...]

Opening and closing CONTROLS 23 Personal Profile setting s For more information on specific settings, refer to the specifie d pages. > Response of the central lock ing system when the car is being unlocked 23 > Automatic locking of the vehicle 27 > Triple turn signal activation 49 > Settings for t he displays in the speedom eter and tac[...]

CONTROLS Opening and closing 24 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44 . 2. Press the button in the turn signal indicator as often as necessar y until "SET/ INFO" is displayed. 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[...]

Opening and closing CONTROLS 25 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 hold the butt on until th e display changes. 6. Press the button to select, arrow: > Confirmation signal during unlo cking > Confirmation signal[...]

CONTROLS Opening and closing 26 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditio ns: > This device must not cause harmful inter- ference, and > This device must accept any interference received, including in terference that m ay cause undesire d operation. Any unautho rized modifi cations or changes to these devices could void the us[...]

Opening and closing CONTROLS 27 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 us[...]

CONTROLS Opening and closing 28 MINI Clubman: Club Door To facilitate entry in to the rear seat, inse rt the safety belt into th e belt receptacle, arrow. Opening The Club Door can only be opened using the handle on the inside . The right-h and front door must be open when openin g the Club Door. Closing First close the Club Door, followe d by the [...]

Opening and closing CONTROLS 29 Closing Make sure that the closing path of the tail- gate/Split Rear Barn Doors is clear; other- wise, injuries may oc cur. < Take the remote control with you and do not put it into the luggage compartment: otherwise, the remote co nt rol can be locked i n the vehicle w hen the tailg ate/Split Rear Barn Doors are [...]

CONTROLS Opening and closing 30 Display on the revolution counter When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse. Afte r approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes. > LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed . > One LED flashes at short intervals: Doors, the hood or the tailgate are n ot properly closed. Even if th ese are not closed fully, the remain in[...]

Opening and closing CONTROLS 31 > The engine can only be starte d if the remote control is in the veh icle. > The doors and tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors must be close d to be able t o operate th e windows and glass roof. Comparison to standard remote controls The indicated function can be ope rated by pressing the buttons or via Comfort Acc[...]

CONTROLS Opening and closing 32 Before driving a vehicl e with automatic transmission into a car wash 1. Insert remote control into ignition lock. 2. Depress the b rake. 3. Move the selector lever to position N. 4. Switch off the engine. The vehicle can roll. Malfunction Comfort Access may malf unction due to local radio waves, e. g. due to the pre[...]

Opening and closing CONTROLS 33 Opening, clos ing With the ignition switched on and the glass roof tilted, press the switch backward and hold it there. The front glass roof opens. The rear glass roof is closed. Releasing the switch stops the movement. The glass roof can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch forward. The front glass roof [...]

CONTROLS Opening and closing 34 Pinch protection system If the closing force rises beyond a predefined threshold during closing, the system will stop moving the window prior to lowering it again slightly. Even though there is the pinch protection system, always ensure that the window's travel path is clear; otherwise, the safety system might f[...]

Adjustments CONTROLS 35 Adjustments Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available be cause of, for example, selected options or count ry version. This also applies to safety relate d functions and systems. Sitting [...]

CONTROLS Adjustments 36 clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper- body area taut; otherwise, its restrainin g effect could be impaired. < Safety belts, refer to page 38 . Seats Note before adjusting Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is mo ving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of ve[...]

Adjustments CONTROLS 37 Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the curvature. Getting in back 1. Pull up the leve r on the seat backrest, arrow 1 . The backrest folds forward. 2. Move the seat forwar d by pushing on the backrest, arrow 2 . Return seat to original position The driver's se at has a mechanical memory function for the forwar d/bac[...]

CONTROLS Adjustments 38 Front 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Fold the backrest forward slightly. 3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint out as far as it will go. 4. Fold back the backrest. Rear 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint out complete ly. Seat heating Switching on Press once for each te[...]

Adjustments CONTROLS 39 front passenger se at, or if driv er or front passen- ger unfasten their safety belts. Damage to safety bel ts If the safety belts are damaged or stressed in an accident: have the safety belt sy stem and its seat-belt tensio ners replaced and the belt anchors checked. Have this work c arried out only by a MINI dealer or by a[...]

CONTROLS Adjustments 40 Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feat ure It is controlled by two photosensors: > Inside the interior rearview mirror, arrow > On the back of the mirror. For proper function: > Keep the photosensors clean > Do not cover th e area between the interior rearview mirror and the windshield > Do not [...]

Transporting children safely CONTROLS 41 Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available be cause of, for example, selected options or count ry version. This also applies to safety relate[...]

CONTROLS Transporting children safely 42 Child seat security All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be prevented from being pulled out in order to secure child restraint systems. Locking 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 [...]

Transporting children safely CONTROLS 43 Placement of the tether strap Make sure the upper tether strap doe s not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the top anch or. Otherwise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint sys- tem in the event o f an acciden t. < 1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Tether stra[...]

CONTROLS Driving 44 Driving Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, an d optional equip ment that is offered in the m odel range is described. Equi pment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or coun try version. This also applies to safety relate d functions and systems. Ignition lock[...]

Driving CONTROLS 45 Radio re adines s and ignitio n off All indicator and warning lamps in the displays go out. The ignition switches o ff automatically if th e driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start /Stop button again switches the ignition back on. The ignit ion is not swi tched off in situatio ns such as the followin g: > The clutch [...]

CONTROLS Driving 46 Automatic transmission 1. With the car at a stop, mov e the selector 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, th e vehicle is able to roll: 1. Place the remote control, even w ith Comfort Access, in the ignition lock. 2. D[...]

Driving CONTROLS 47 Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + – Displays in the tachometer P R N D DS M1 to M6 The selector lever posit ion is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode. Changing sele ctor lever posi tions > The selector lever can on ly be moved out of position P when the ignition is switched on or the engine is running. &[...]

CONTROLS Driving 48 Sport program and manual mode M/S Move the selector leve r from position D t o the left into the M/S shifting slot: The Sport program is activated and DS is displayed. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style. To deactivate the Sport program or manu al mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right i[...]

Driving CONTROLS 49 5. Move the selector le ver into the desired position by pressing the button on the front of the selector le ver. Before manually unlo cking the selecto r lever lock, firmly set the parking brake to prevent t he vehicle from roll ing away. < Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 1 Turn signal 2 Headlamp flasher Using turn signals Pr[...]

CONTROLS Driving 50 8. Press the button to select: > Brief indication of a turn. > Triple tu rn signal. 9. Press and hold the button until the display changes. The setting is stored. Wiper system Do not turn on the wipers w hen they are frozen; ot herwise, th e wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged. < Do not use the wi[...]

Driving CONTROLS 51 4. Press the button as of ten as necessary unt il the symbol and "SET" are disp layed. 5. Press and hold the butt on until th e display changes. 6. Press the button to select the desired sensi- tivity. 7. Wait, or press and h old the button until the display changes. The settings are stored. Deactivating intermittent w[...]

CONTROLS Driving 52 Do not use the washers when th e washer fluid reservoir is emp ty; otherwise, you will damage the washer pump. < Washer fluid Washer fluid is flammable. Keep it away from igniti on sources, only store it in the closed, or iginal cont ainer, and keep out of reach of children; otherwise, there is a danger of injury. Comply w it[...]

Driving CONTROLS 53 pedal is rel eased, the stored spee d is achiev ed again and mainta ined. The stored speed is cleared whe n the ignition is switched off. Maintaining current speed Press button 1 . The system mai ntains and s tores the current vehicle speed. If, on a downhill grade, th e engine braking effect is not sufficient, the controlled sp[...]

CONTROLS Controls overview 54 Controls overview Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, an d optional equip ment that is offered in the m odel range is described. Equi pment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or coun try version. This also applies to safety relate d functions and sy[...]

Controls overview CONTROLS 55 The following informatio n is displayed sequen- tially: > Trip odometer > Time > External temperature Trip odometer To display trip recorder: Briefly press button 3 . Resetting the trip odometer: While the trip recor der is displayed and the ignition is switched on, press button 3 . Time To set time, see page [...]

CONTROLS Controls overview 56 Current fuel consumption Displays the current fuel consumption to allow you to see whether your current driving sty le is conducive to fuel economy with m inimum exhaust emissions. Average speed Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not includ ed in the calculations of average speed. To reset [...]

Controls overview CONTROLS 57 1 Button for: > Selecting display > Setting values > Confirming selected display or se t values > Calling up computer information 55 Exiting displays 1. Press the button in the turn signal lever repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed. 2. Press the button fo r a longer period. Current vehicle speed i[...]

CONTROLS Controls overview 58 Next setting or item of information 1. While in a setti ng or informat ion item, pres s the button in the turn signal indicato r repeatedly until "NEXT" is displayed. 2. Press the button fo r a longer period. The display changes direct ly to the next setting or item of information. Formats and units of measur[...]

Controls overview CONTROLS 59 1. Press the button in the turn signal i ndicator as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is displayed. 2. Press and hold the butt on until th e display changes. 3. Press the button as of ten as necessary unt il the symbol and "SET" are disp layed. 4. Press and hold the butt on until th e display cha[...]

CONTROLS Controls overview 60 Displaying vehicle check For certain maintenance operatio ns, you can view the respective dist ance remaining o r due date individually in the tachometer. 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44 . 2. Press the button in the turn signal indicator as often as necessar y until "SET/ INFO" is displayed. 3. Pr[...]

Controls overview CONTROLS 61 More information on the MINI Maintenance System can be found o n page 147 . 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", "HRS" or "MIN", and then press the button. 5. Turn the kn[...]

CONTROLS Controls overview 62 What to do in case of a malfunction The meaning of each lamp in the event of a malfunction and tips on how to respond are listed starting on page 172 . 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 rectified[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS 63 Technology for driving comfort and safety Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available be cause of, for example, selected options or count ry version. This als[...]

CONTROLS Technology for driving comfort and safety 64 property damage. Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal. < Driving stability control systems Your MINI has a number of systems that help to maintain the vehicle's st ability e ven in ad verse driving conditions. The laws of physics cannot be repealed, e[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS 65 For better control The indicator lamp o n the tachome ter is flashing: DSC controls the dr iving and braking forces. The indicator lamp DSC OFF on the speedometer is on and DSC OFF is displayed on the ta chometer: DSC is deactivated. Dynamic Traction Control DTC The concept D T C i s a t y p e o[...]

CONTROLS Technology for driving comfort and safety 66 Deactivating both DTC and DSC Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indi- cator lamp DSC OFF on the speedometer comes on and DSC OFF is displayed on the tachometer. The Dynamic Traction Control DTC and Dynamic Stability Contr ol DS C are both deactiva ted. There will be no more stabilizin[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS 67 Functional requirement The system must have be en initialized while the tire inflation pressur e was correct; otherwis e, reliable signaling of a fl at tire is not ensured. Initialize the system afte r every co rrection of the tire inflation pressur e and after every tire or wheel change. System[...]

CONTROLS Technology for driving comfort and safety 68 1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with caution. Avoid sudden br aking and steer ing maneuvers. 2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with normal tires or with run-flat tires. Run-flat tires, refer to page 140 , are identi- fied by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the tire si[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS 69 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The concept Measuring the inflation pressure in the four mounted tires. The syst em notifies you if there is a significant loss of pres sure in one or more tires. Functional requirement The system must have been reset while the inflation pressure was correct; otherwise,[...]

CONTROLS Technology for driving comfort and safety 70 pressures in the tires are accepted as the target values to be mo nitored. The system reset is completed during your drive, and can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the reset is continued automati- cally. The indicator lamp go es out after the system reset is completed. Message [...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS 71 Drive cautiously and do not exce ed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics, e.g. reduced lane stability du ring br aking, a longer braking distance and altered self-steering properties. < Vibrations or loud noises while[...]

CONTROLS Technology for driving comfort and safety 72 Airbags The following airbags ar e located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Side airbags in backrests 3 Head airbags at the front and rear Protective a ction Observe the instructions on page 35 to ensure the best possible personal protec- tion. < The front airbags help protect the d[...]

Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS 73 airbags for the f ront passenger are activated or deactivated by the system accordingly. The indicator lamp above the interior rear- view mirror shows th e current status of the front passenger airbags, de activated or acti- vated, refer to Status of front passenger airbags below. < Before tr[...]

CONTROLS Technology for driving comfort and safety 74 Airbag system malfunction > The warning lamp does not come on wh en radio readiness is switched on. > The warning lamp stays lit contin uously. In the event of a fault in the airbag system, have it checked without delay; oth erwise, there is the risk that the system will no t function as i[...]

Lamps CONTROLS 75 Lamps Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available be cause of, for example, selected options or count ry version. This also applies to safety relate d functions and systems. Parking lamps/low be[...]

CONTROLS Lamps 76 Welcome lamps If you leave th e light switch in the low beam or automatic headlamp control position w hen you switch off the ignition, the park ing lamps and interior lamps come on fo r a certain time as soon as the vehicle is unlocked. Pathway lightin g If you activate the headlamp flasher after switching off the ignition with th[...]

Lamps CONTROLS 77 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44 . 2. Press the button in the turn signal i ndicator as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is displayed. 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 hold [...]

CONTROLS Lamps 78 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 the[...]

Lamps CONTROLS 79 Adjusting brightness > Briefly press button: brightness changes in stages. > Press and hold the button. Brightness changes in a continuous manner. Interior lamps The interior lighting, the footwell lamps and th e luggage compart ment lighting are automati- cally controlled. To reduce the drain on the battery, a short while a[...]

CONTROLS Climate 80 Climate Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, an d optional equip ment that is offered in the m odel range is described. Equi pment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or coun try version. This also applies to safety relate d functions and systems. Equipment ver[...]

Climate CONTROLS 81 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 redu[...]

CONTROLS Climate 82 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 lowered or switched o ff entirely to reduce the drain on the battery. D[...]

Climate CONTROLS 83 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 84 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 sw itched on auto - matically. Windshield heating The windshi eld heating is s witched off automatically after a certai[...]

Practical interior accessories CONTROLS 85 Practical interior accessories Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available be cause of, for example, selected options or count ry version. This also applies to safety re[...]

CONTROLS Practical interior accessories 86 5. As soon as the LED flashes rapidly, release both buttons. The quick flashing indicates that the button on the rearview mirror has been programmed. If the LED does not flash rapidly afte r approx. 60 seconds, alter the distance between the rearview mirror and hand-held transmitter and repeat this step. S[...]

Practical interior accessories CONTROLS 87 Operation Before using t he integrated universal remote control, alwa ys inspect the imme - diate area to make cert ain that no people, an i- mals or objects are within the travel r ange of the device. Comply also with the saf e ty instructions supplied with the original hand-held transmitter. < The dev[...]

CONTROLS Practical interior accessories 88 To set the compass zones, press the setting button for approx. 3-4 seconds. Th e number of the compass zones that have been set are shown on the display. To change the zone setting , quickly press the setting button as often as necessary unt il the number of the com pass zone for you r location is displaye[...]

Practical interior accessories CONTROLS 89 Glove compartment Opening Press the button t o open the cove r. The light in the g love compartment com es on. Closing Fold cover up. To prevent injury in the event of an accident, close the glove compartment after use while the vehi cle is being driven. < Ventilation Depending on your vehicl e's e[...]

CONTROLS Practical interior accessories 90 Storage compartments Do not put any unsecured objects into the interior of the vehicle; o therwise these may endanger the o ccupants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneuvers. < Do not use the instrument panel as a shelf, for example with non-slip mats; ot her- wise, it could be damaged. < In the v[...]

Practical interior accessories CONTROLS 91 MINI Clubman There are two additional cupholders in the arm rests in the rear. Ashtray The ashtray is located in one of the cupholders in the center cons ole. Emptying Remove the e ntire ashtray. Lighter With the engine runnin g or the ignition swit ched on, press in the cig arette lighter. The lighter can[...]

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DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving 94 Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, an d optional equip ment that is offered in the m odel range is described. Equi pment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or coun try version. This also applies to [...]

Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIP S 95 1. Close all windows and the glass sunroof. 2. Switch off the recirc ulated-air mode and switch the airflow contro l of the heating, air conditio ner, or automa tic climate control to high, refe r to page 81 or 83 . Hot exhaust system As in all vehicles, extremely high tempera- tures are generated o [...]

DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving 96 sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system. Down- shifting in manual mode o f the automatic trans- mission, page 48 . Never drive with the clutch held do wn, with the transmission in neutral or with the engine sw itched off; otherw ise, engine braking action will n[...]

Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIP S 97 The roll-up cover can be locked in place at the intermediate positions 1 to 3 . The roll-up cover can be removed to load bulky luggage. Removing 1. Pull on the ha ndle to roll the co ver up. 2. Pivot the roll-up cover upward at both ends, arrow 1 and move it u p out of th e holders, arrow 2 . Install[...]

DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving 98 MINI Clubman: cargo net Ensure that the cargo net is firmly attached; otherwise, injuries may occur. < The cargo net can be moun ted in the cargo area or behind the front seats. In the cargo area 1. Fold the rear seat backrest forward if neces- sary, page 97 . 2. Insert each cargo net mounting pin [...]

Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIP S 99 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX pounds or YYY kilograms. 4. The resulting figure equ als the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the XXX amount equals 1,400 l bs and ther e will be four 150 l bs passengers in your vehicle, the amo[...]

DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving 100 for attaching the carg o straps. Two of them are located on the forward w all of the cargo area. Comply with th e inform ation enclosed with the load-securing de vices. Always position and secure the cargo as described above, so that it cannot endan- ger the car's occupants, for example if sudde[...]

Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIP S 101 Closing windows Open windows increase air resistance and therefore fuel consum ption. Check tire inflation pressure regula rly Check and, if necessary, correct tire inflation pressure at least twic e a month and before starting on a long trip. Low inflation pressure increases rolling resi s- tance a[...]

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ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD 104 Radio MINI Boost CD Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, an d optional equip ment that is offered in the m odel range is described. Equi pment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or coun try version. This also applies to safety relate d functi[...]

Radio MINI Boost CD ENTERTAINMENT 105 Connecting an exte rnal device, refer to page 111 . To adjust the volume of an external audio device to the radi o: 1. Press the MODE button. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. 4. Select the desired volume and press the knob on the right. Setting tone controls You can select be tween the foll owing setti[...]

ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD 106 Or, by using the knob on the right: 1. Press the button. 2. Turn the knob on the right until th e desired frequency is reached. Automatically upda ting strongest stations Press the correspon ding button until "Autostore" is displayed. Several seconds may go by until the stations are stored and one of [...]

Radio MINI Boost CD ENTERTAINMENT 107 Displaying the program type 1. Press the button. 2. Press the button. HD Radio™ reception Many radio statio ns transm it analog and digital signals. If a digital radio networ k is avail able, these stations can be received digitally and thus with improved sound quality. License conditions HD Radio™ techno l[...]

ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD 108 Activating or deactivating chann els 1. Press the MODE button. 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[...]

Radio MINI Boost CD ENTERTAINMENT 109 Changing to the current channel Press the button. Additional information The name of the channel and additional infor- mation about the curren t track is di splayed, e. g., the name of the artist. 1. Select the desired channel. 2. Press the button. Changing channels using buttons Press the … button for the co[...]

ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD 110 Playing a track and selecting, scan Press the button. To cancel the scan and select a track : Press the button. 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 button. 2. Use the kno b on the right to select th e desired fo[...]

Radio MINI Boost CD ENTERTAINMENT 111 CDs that you burned yourself Potential problems with home-burned CDs are, for example, in consisten t data generation and burning processes, as w e ll as low quality or excessive aging of the blanks that are used. Only writ e on the upper surface of CDs with a writing instrument that is suitable for the pur- po[...]

ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD 112 USB device For audio playback over the vehicle speakers, connect the USB de vice to the USB inte rface. After first connecting Track information is tran sferred to the vehicle. The time required is dependent on the USB device and o n the number of tracks. The data from up to four USB devices or for approx. 20,0[...]

Radio MINI Boost CD ENTERTAINMENT 113 Adjusting the iPo d volume The volume of th e iPod can be lower or higher than the audio source s for the radio. To adjust the volume of the iPod to the volume of the other a udio sources: 1. Press the button. 2. Select the desired volume and press the knob on the right. Notes > The USB audio interface suppl[...]

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COMMUNIC ATIONS Telephone 116 Telephone Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, an d optional equip ment that is offered in the m odel range is described. Equi pment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or coun try version. This also applies to safety relate d functions and systems. O[...]

Telephone COMMUNICATIONS 117 Mobile phone operation over the radio To open the menu shown above , refer to page 122 . 1 Making and receiving phone calls 121 > "#": dial phone number > "A-Z": phone book > "TOP8": most frequently dialed ph one numbers > "LAST8": last phone numbers dialed > "[...]

COMMUNIC ATIONS Telephone 118 10 Switching displays 122 > "PHONE": telephone > "COMP": computer > "CONFIG": adjusting > "MINI": MINI contact 11 Radio on/off , volume > Press: switchin g radio on/off > Turn: adju sting vo lume 121 12 Ejecting CD Pairing/unpairing mobile phone Overview The pai[...]

Telephone COMMUNICATIONS 119 4. Press the button. 5. Press the button. 6. Press the button. Turn the right rota ry knob to display the Bluetooth nam e of your vehicle on the 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 Manua[...]

COMMUNIC ATIONS Telephone 120 To display the numb er for the Hotline: Press the button. Turn the right knob to show the phone num ber for the Hotline and the re quired information for the pairing procedur e on the display. Following the initial pairing > The mobile phone is detected/connect ed in the vehicle within a short period of time when th[...]

Telephone COMMUNICATIONS 121 > Depending o n the mobile phon e, it may only be possible to connect one device to the vehicle. Unpair the connected de vice from the vehicle and only pair and connect one device. > Is the mobile phone no longer responding ? Switch the mobile ph one off and back on again. Repeat the pairing procedure. > Delete[...]

COMMUNIC ATIONS Telephone 122 Accepting a call Press the button on the radio or on the steering w heel. Alternative: Press the button. Rejecting a call Press the button. Ending a call Press the button on the radio or on the steering w heel. Alternative: Press the button. Entering phone numbers Dialing a number 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the[...]

Telephone COMMUNICATIONS 123 > "TOP8" The eight most frequently dialed numbe rs are automatically stored in the Top 8 list. > "LAST8" The last eight phone numbers you have dialed are stor ed automati cally. The ph one number dialed last appears at the top of the list. > "CALLS" The phone numbers of the last ei[...]

COMMUNIC ATIONS Telephone 124 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 right ro tary knob to dial the phone number. Deleting an ind[...]

Telephone COMMUNICATIONS 125 General information Detailed information on snap-in adapters that compatibly support mobi le phone functions can be found at your MINI deale r. Do not expose your mobile phone to extrem e ambient conditions, f or ex ample, very high tem- peratures; otherwise, funct ions on your mobile phone may not work. Foll ow the ope[...]

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MOBILITY Refueling 128 Refueling Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, an d optional equip ment that is offered in the m odel range is described. Equi pment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or coun try version. This also applies to safety relate d functions and systems. General [...]

Refueling MOBILITY 129 MINI Clubman: Pull on the green knob with the fu el pump symbol; the fu el filler flap opens. Observe the following when refueling Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fu el; otherwise, there is a danger of personal injury and property damage. < Do not overfill th e fuel tank[...]

MOBILITY Refueling 130 The use of poor quality fuels may result in harmful engine deposi ts or da mage. Additionally, problems re lating to driveability, starting and stalling, es pecially under certain environmental co nditions su ch as h igh amb ient temperatures and high altitudes, may occur. If driveability problems are enco untered, we recomme[...]

Wheels and tires MOBILITY 131 Wheels and tires Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available be cause of, for example, selected options or count ry version. This also applies to safety relate d functions and system[...]

MOBILITY Wheels and tires 132 pressures listed on the following page s in the columns for traveling sp eeds up to a maxi mum of 100 mph or 160 km/h. These tire inflation pre ssures can also be found on the driver's side door pill ar when the driver's door is open. The maximum perm itted speed for these tire inflation pressures is 100 mph [...]

Wheels and tires MOBILITY 133 MINI Cooper tire inflation pressures Tire size Tire pressures in bar/psi 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 bar/psi for cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature 175/65 R 15 84 T M+S Std 175/65 R 15 84 H M+S A/[...]

MOBILITY Wheels and tires 134 MINI Cooper S tire inflation pressures Tire size Tire pressures in bar/psi Speeds up to a m ax. of 100 mph/160 km/h Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h All pressu re specif ications in the table are indicated in bar/psi for cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature 195/55 R 16 87 V RSC 195/55 R 16 87 H,V M+ [...]

Wheels and tires MOBILITY 135 MINI John Cooper Works tire inflation pressures Tire size Tire pressures in bar/psi 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 bar/psi for cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature 185/50 R 17 86 H M+S XL RSC 205/45 R [...]

MOBILITY Wheels and tires 136 MINI Cooper Clubman tire inflation pressures Tire size Tire pressures in bar/psi Speeds up to a m ax. of 100 mph/160 km/h Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h All pressu re specif ications in the table are indicated in bar/psi for cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature 195/55 R 16 87 H R SC 195/55 R 16 87 [...]

Wheels and tires MOBILITY 137 MINI Cooper S Clubman tire inflation pressures Tire size Tire pressures in bar/psi 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 bar/psi for cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature 195/55 R 16 87 V RSC 195/55 R 16 87 H,[...]

MOBILITY Wheels and tires 138 MINI John Cooper Works C lub man tire inflation pressures Tire coding 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/160 km/h T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h H = up to 131 m ph/210 km/h V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h W = up to [...]

Wheels and tires MOBILITY 139 Tread wear 200 Traction AA Temperature A DOT Quality Grades Tread wear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these gr ades. < Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under c[...]

MOBILITY Wheels and tires 140 Winter tires When winter tires wear down past a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, they beco me perceptibly less suitable for winter condit ions. In the interest of safety, new tires should be insta lled. Minimum tread depth Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove are distributed around the tire's circumference;[...]

Wheels and tires MOBILITY 141 New wheels and tires Have new wh eels and ti res mount ed only by your MINI dealer or a specialized tire shop that has specially trained personnel work- ing in accordance with th e specifications of the MINI manuf acturer. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safe[...]

MOBILITY Wheels and tires 142 Pay attention to speed Always comply wi th the speed limit for the winter tire s mounted on your car; failure to do so could result in tire damage and acci- dents. < If the car is capable of speeds h igher than that permitted for the winter tires, a label stating the maximum permitted speed f or the mounted tires mu[...]

Engine compartment MOBILITY 143 Engine compartment Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available be cause of, for example, selected options or count ry version. This also applies to safety relate d functions and sy[...]

MOBILITY Engine compartment 144 Hood Releasing Pull the lever. Do not clean the windshield and head - lamps if the hood is unlocked as this may damage the headlamp washer sy stem. < Opening To avoid damage, make sure that the wiper arms are agains t the windshield before you open t he hood. < Press the release hand le and open the ho od. Clos[...]

Engine compartment MOBILITY 145 The oil quantity corresponding to the differen ce between the two marks on the dipstick is 1 US quart/1 liter. Do not fill beyond the u pper mark on the dipstick. Excess oil will damage the engine. < Adding engine oil Do not add the maximum qu antity of 1 US quart/1 liter of e ngine oil until the oil level has dro[...]

MOBILITY Engine compartment 146 Coolant Coolant consists of half water and half additive . Not all commercially available additives are suitable for your MINI. Your MINI dealer knows which additives are suitab le and will be glad to advise you. Only use suitable additives; otherwise, engine damage may result. Because add i- tives are harmful to you[...]

Maintenance MOBILITY 147 Maintenance Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available be cause of, for example, selected options or count ry version. This also applies to safety relate d functions and systems. MINI Ma[...]

MOBILITY Mai ntenance 148 Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD The primary component s that make up the emissions can be checked by a device via the OBD socket. Emissions The warning lamps co me on. The vehicle is producing highe r emissions. You can continue your journey , but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the car checked as soon[...]

Care MOBILITY 149 Care Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available be cause of, for example, selected options or count ry version. This also applies to safety relate d functions and systems. Car-care products Reg[...]

MOBILITY Care 150 Automatic transmission Before driving into th e car wash, make sure th at the vehicle can roll: 1. Place the remote control, even w ith Comfort Access, in the ignition lock. 2. Move the selector lever to position N. 3. Release the parking brake. 4. Switch off the engine. 5. Insert the remote control in the ignition lock so that th[...]

Care MOBILITY 151 Preservation Preservation is necessary when water no longer beads on the cl ean paint surface. To preserve the paint, on ly use pres ervatives that contain carnauba or synthetic waxes. Rubber seals Only treat with water or rubber care products. Do not use sili con spra ys or other silicon- containing care products o n rubber seals[...]

MOBILITY Care 152 Interior plastic part s These includ e: > Plastic surfaces > Lamp glas s > Display panes > Mat parts Only clean wi th water an d, i f necessary, solvent- free plastic cl eaners. Do not use solven ts such as alcohol, lacquer thinner, cold cleaners, fuel, or similar, as these will d amage the su rfaces. < Decorative s[...]

Replacing components MOBILI TY 153 Replacing components Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available be cause of, for example, selected options or count ry version. This also applies to safety relate d functions a[...]

MOBILITY Replacing components 154 5 Special wrench for removing the space- saver spare tire 6 Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver 7 Towing eyelet 8 Lifting handle MINI Clubman 1 Folding chock and cover for defe ctive wheel 2 Vehicle jack 3 Wheel stud wrench 4 Extractor hook 5 Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver 6 Torx insert bit for screwdriver[...]

Replacing components MOBILI TY 155 MINI Clubman: changing the rear wiper blade 1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it. 2. Press together the locking spring, arrow 1 , and fold out the wiper blade. 3. Pull the wiper blade away from and out of the catch mechanism , arrow 2 . 4. Press the new wiper blade into the fixture until it e ngages au dibly. Lam[...]

MOBILITY Replacing components 156 Work on th e xenon l ighting s ystem, including lamp replacem ent, is only to be carried out only by your MINI dealer. Due to high voltage, th ere is a risk of fa tal injury if work on the xenon lamps is ca rried out improperly. < Halogen low beams and high beams H13 bulb, 60/55 wa tts The H13 bulb is pressurize[...]

Replacing components MOBILI TY 157 Replacing a turn sign al bulb 21 watt bulb, PY 21 W 1. Turn in the wheel. 2. Remove cover 1 . To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise. 3. Remove the inside co ver. To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise. 4. Unscrew the bu lb counterclo ckwise. 5. To insert the new bul b and replace the covers, proceed in reve[...]

MOBILITY Replacing components 158 Side turn signals 5 watt bulb, W 5 W 1. Push the lamp with the ventilation grate for- ward and remove. 2. Unscrew the bulb holder counterclock wise. 3. Pull out and replace the bulb. 4. To insert the new bulb and replace the cover, proceed in reverse order. Tail lamps Turn signals: 21 watt bulb, PY 21 W Brake light[...]

Replacing components MOBILI TY 159 MINI Clubman: changing 1. Using the screwdriver from the toolkit, remove the screw at the top. 2. Swing out the tail la mp and remove it toward the top. 3. Disconnect the cable connector if necessary, arrow 1 . 4. Unscrew the correspo nding bulb counter- clockwise, arrow 2 , and remove it. 5. To insert th e new bu[...]

MOBILITY Replacing components 160 3. Replace the bulb. 4. Insert the lamp. MINI Clubman: license plate lamps 5 watt bulb, C 5 W 1. Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the left in the tab of th e lamp housing, arrow 1 . 2. Remove the l amp, arrow 2 . 3. Replace the bulb. 4. Insert the lamp. Center brake lamp This lamp uses LED techno logy for oper[...]

Replacing components MOBILI TY 161 3 Holder for the sealant bottle 4 Compressor 5 Plug and cable for th e socket in the ve hicle interior, pa ge 91 6 Connection h ose to connect the compresso r and sealant bottle or the compressor and wheel 7 On/off switch 8 Pressure gauge for indi cating the tire infla- tion pressure 9 Release button for reduci ng[...]

MOBILITY Replacing components 162 Stowing Mobility Kit 1. Unscrew filler hose 2 of the sealant bottle from the whe el. 2. Unscrew connectin g hose o f the compressor 6 from the sealant bottle. 3. Connect the filler h ose 2 of the sealant bottle to the unoccupied connection on the sealant bottle. This prevents the rest of the sealant from escaping f[...]

Replacing components MOBILI TY 163 1. Unscrew the screw connection with th e special wrench. 2. Take out the cover panel. 3. Screw the lifting handle from the toolkit onto the thread. 4. Raise the lifting handle slightly. 5. Squeeze the securin g spring. 6. The space-saver spare tire is released and must be held b y the lifting handle. 7. Lower the[...]

MOBILITY Replacing components 164 stability during braking, longer braking distances and changes in self-steering proper- ties when close to the handling limit . These properties are more no ticeable with winter tires. < Only one space -saver spare tire may be mounted at o ne time. Mount a wheel and tire of the origin al size as soon as possible[...]

Replacing components MOBILI TY 165 6. Tighten all the lu g bolts firmly in a diagonal pattern. 7. Lower the vehicle. 8. Remove the jack. Tightening the lug bolts Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern. Immediately have the wheels che cked with a calibrated torque wrench to ensure that the lug bo lts are firmly seated. Otherwise, incorrectly ti[...]

MOBILITY Replacing components 166 Fuses Do not attempt to repair a blown fuse or replace it with a fuse of a different color or Ampere rating. To do this could cause a fire in the vehicle resulting from a circuit overload. Have fuses replaced by your MINI de aler. < A fuse assignment diag ram is located on the inside of the fuse box cover panels[...]

Giving and receiving assistance MOB ILITY 167 Giving and receiving assistance Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available be cause of, for example, selected options or count ry version. This also applies to safet[...]

MOBILITY Gi ving and receiving assistance 168 MINI Clubman In the cargo area under the loading sill. Open the cente r lock to take it out. Jump-starting I f t h e c a r ' s o w n b a t t e r y i s f l a t , y o u r M I N I ' s e n g i n e can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You can also use th[...]

Giving and receiving assistance MOB ILITY 169 Body ground in MINI: 6. Attach the second terminal clamp of the minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi- nal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started. Starting the engine 1. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly in[...]

MOBILITY Gi ving and receiving assistance 170 John Cooper Works with aerodynamic bumper: Pull out the bot tom of the cover panel of the towing eye in the bumper, arrow. MINI Clubman: rear Being towed Make sure that the igni tion is switched on, refer to page 44 ; otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn signals, and windshield wipers may be unava[...]

Giving and receiving assistance MOB ILITY 171 Tow-starting Avoid tow-startin g the vehicle whenever p ossi- ble; instead, ju mp-start the engine, page 16 8 . Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be tow- started at all. 1. Switch on hazard warn ing flas[...]

MOBILITY Indicator and warning lamps 172 Indicator and warning lamps Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, an d optional equip ment that is offered in the m odel range is described. Equi pment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or coun try version. This also applies to safety rela[...]

Indicator and warning lamps MOBILITY 173 Lights up briefly: Approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters of fuel are still in the tank Remains on: Cruising range is n o more than 30 miles/50 km, p age 54 Engine refuses to start Depress th e brake or clutch in order to start the engine, p age 44 . Ignition switched on and driver's door open Switch o ff the igni[...]

MOBILITY Indicator and warning lamps 174 Fuel cap missing or loose Make sure that the fuel cap is correctly positioned and close it until it audibly clicks. Do not jam the strap between the fuel cap and the veh icle. Window washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible, page 52 . Lights up in red: Service due Arrange a servic e ap[...]

Indicator and warning lamps MOBILITY 175 Lights up in re d: Engine malfunction Stop the car and switch off the engine. You canno t continue your journey. Contact yo ur MINI dealer. Lights up i n yellow: Full engine power no long er available Y ou can continu e your jour ney, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have t he engine checked[...]

MOBILITY Indicator and warning lamps 176 Lights up in red: Battery is no longer being charged. Alternator malfunction Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers. Have the battery checke d without dela y. Lights up in yellow: Battery charge level very low , battery aged or not se curely connected C h a r g e i t b y t a k i n g a longer drive o[...]

Indicator and warning lamps MOBILITY 177 Display in Canadian models Lights up in re d: Brake fluid level too low Braking action is reduced, stop with care. Contact your nearest MINI dealer. Display in US mod els Brake pads worn Have the co ndition of the brake pads checked wit hout delay. Display in Canadian models Brake pads worn Have the co nditi[...]

MOBILITY Indicator and warning lamps 178 Lights up in red: Have the system in question checke d without dela y. > Starter failed or The engi ne cannot be restarted. > Ignition malfun ctioning. Engine restart only possible when brake is depressed or > Lighting system failed. Low beams/tail lamps and brake lamps still operational. All other [...]

Indicator and warning lamps MOBILITY 179 The Dynamic Stability Contro l DSC and Dynamic Traction Control DTC systems have failed Driving stability limited during acceleration and cornering. You can contin ue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have t he system checked as soon as possible. Display in US mod els The drivin[...]

MOBILITY Indicator and warning lamps 180 Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor Light up in yel low and red: There is a flat tire or substantial loss in tire pressure Carefully bring the car to a stop. Observe the informatio n starting on page 69 . Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor Light up in yel low: Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized Check the[...]

Indicator and warning lamps MOBILITY 181 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 182 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 ignitio n, page 44 . 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 fail[...]

Indicator and warning lamps MOBILITY 183 No service due Set speed lim it exceeded Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date, page 61 . 1 2 Cause What to do Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 914 744 - © 07/12 BMW AG[...]

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REFERENCE Technical data 186 Technical data Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, an d optional equip ment that is offered in the m odel range is described. Equi pment is also described that is not available, for example due to the selected options or national-market version. This also applies to safety related function s and [...]

Technical data REFERENCE 187 Dimensions MINI Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 914 744 - © 07/12 BMW AG[...]

REFERENCE Technical data 188 Cooper Cooper S, John Cooper Works 1 Vehicle height without roof antenna 55.4/1,407 55.4/1,407 2 Track, front 57.4/1,459 57.2/1,453 3 Vehicle width, with outside mirror 75.3/1,913 75.3/1,913 4 Track, rear 57.8/1,467 57.5/1,461 5 Vehicle width, without outside mirror 66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683 6 Wheelbase 97.1/2,467 97.1/2,46[...]

Technical data REFERENCE 189 MINI Clubman Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 914 744 - © 07/12 BMW AG[...]

REFERENCE Technical data 190 Cooper Cooper S, John Cooper Works 1 Vehicle height without roof antenna 56.1/1,426 56.4/1,432 2 Track, front 57.4/1,459 57.2/1,453 3 Vehicle width, with outside mirror 75.3/1,913 75.3/1,913 4 Track, rear 57.8/1,467 57.5/1,461 5 Vehicle width, without outside mirror 75.3/1,913 75.3/1,913 6 Wheelbase 100.3/2,547 100.3/2,[...]

Technical data REFERENCE 191 Weights Never exceed eit her the approved ax le loads or the gross vehi cle weight. MINI Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Curb weight, ready fo r travel, with al l optional extr as > Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,535/1,150 2,668/1,210 2,679/1,215 > Automatic transmission lbs/kg 2,612/1,185 2,712/1,230 2,723/1,235 [...]

REFERENCE Technical data 192 MINI Clubman Capacities Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Curb weight, ready for travel , with all optional extras > Manual transmission lbs/kg 2, 712/1,230 2,833/1,285 2,844/1,290 > Automatic transmission lbs/kg 2,789/1,265 2,877/1,305 2,888/1,310 Approved gross weight > Manual transmission lbs/kg 3, 549/1,610[...]

Technical data REFERENCE 193 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 914 744 - © 07/12 BMW AG[...]

194 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 64 Accepting a call 121 Accessories, see Vehicle equipment 4 Acknowledgment signals for locking/unlocking vehicle 24 Activated-charcoa l filter for automatic climate control 84 Adaptive Light Control 77 Adding engine oil 145 Additives – coolant 146 – e[...]

Everything from A to Z REFERENCE 195 Battery 165 – disposal 32 , 165 – jump-starting 168 – temporary power failure 165 Battery renewal – remote control 32 Being towed 170 Belts, refer to Safe ty belts 38 Belt tensioner, refer to Safety belts 38 Beverag e holders, re fer to Cupholders 90 Black ice, refer to External temperature warning 55 Bl[...]

REFERENCE Everything from A to Z 196 Chrome parts, refer to Care 149 Cigarette lighter 91 Cleaning headlamps 51 – washer fluid 52 Clock – setting time 61 – 12 h/24 h mode 58 Closing – from inside 26 – from outside 23 Clothes hooks 90 Club Door 28 Cockpit 10 Cold start, refer to Starting t he engine 45 Comfort Access 30 – replacing the b[...]

Everything from A to Z REFERENCE 197 Drive-off assistan t, refer to Hill Assist 66 Drivin g dynamics co ntrol, ref er to Sport button 66 Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 75 Driving not es 94 Driving o ff on inclines , refer to Hill Assist 66 Drivin g stability control systems 64 Driving thr ough water 95 Driving ti ps, refer to Drivi[...]

REFERENCE Everything from A to Z 198 Footbrake, refer to Braking safely 95 Footwell lamps 79 For univer sal garag e door openers, refer to the Integrated universal remote control 85 For your own safety 4 Front airbags 72 Front fog lamps 78 – indicator lamp 172 – replacing bulb 156 Front seat adjustment 36 Frost on window s, refer to Defrosti ng[...]

Everything from A to Z REFERENCE 199 Incoming call 121 Indicator and warning lamps 13 , 172 – Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 70 Indicator lighting, refer to Instrument light ing 78 Individual air distribution 82 Individu al settings , refer to Personal Profile 22 Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 69 Initializing – Fla[...]

REFERENCE Everything from A to Z 200 Maintena nce system 147 Malfunction warn ings, refer to Check Control 61 Manual air distribution 82 Manual mode – automatic transmission with Steptronic 48 Manual operation – door lock 26 – fuel filler flap 128 – transmission lock, autom atic transmission 48 Manual station search 105 Manual transmission [...]

Everything from A to Z REFERENCE 201 Plastic parts, care 152 Playing a track, scan – CD 110 Pollen – refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic climate control 84 – refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 82 Power failure 165 Power windows 33 Power windows, refer to Windows 33 Pressure, tires 131 Pressure monitoring, tires[...]

REFERENCE Everything from A to Z 202 S Safety belt – number 35 Safety Belt Reminder 38 Safety belts 38 – care 152 – damage 39 – indicator lamp 38 – reminder 38 – sitting safely 35 Safety systems – airbags 72 – Antilock Brake System ABS 64 – Dynamic S tability Co ntrol DSC 64 – safety belts 38 Safety tires, refer to Run-f lat tir[...]

Everything from A to Z REFERENCE 203 Starting assistance, refer to Jump-start ing 168 Starting the CD player 109 Starting the engi ne 45 – Start/Stop button 44 Start-off assistance, ref er to – DSC 64 – Hill Assist 66 Stations, refer to Radi o MINI Boost CD 106 Status of this Owne r's Manual at time of printing 4 Steering wheel 40 – ad[...]

REFERENCE Everything from A to Z 204 Tires with safety features, refer to Run-flat tires 140 Tone – middle setting 105 Toolkit 153 Tools, refer to Toolkit 153 Torque 186 – lug bolts 165 Tow bar 170 Tow fitting 169 – screw thread 169 Tow fittings for tow-starting and towing away 169 Towing 169 – car with automati c transmission 170 – metho[...]

Everything from A to Z REFERENCE 205 Window washer reservoir, refer to Washer fluid – volume, re fer to Capaciti es 192 Window washer system 50 – washer fluid 52 – washer jets 51 Windshield – cleaning 51 – defrosting and removing condensation 82 , 84 Windshield wiper blades, changing 154 Windshield wipers, refer to Wiper system 50 Winter [...]

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