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1. The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display To activate g Parking Assistant Switch off The system can be deactivated as follows gt DN Press button gt Switch off the ignition Indicator on the Control Display System activated deactivated Symbol Meaning e Gray the system is not available White the system is available but not activated ey The system is activated 133 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS System status gt Colored symbols see arrows on the side of the vehicle illustrated Parking assistant is activated and search for parking space ac tive gt Control Display shows suitable parking spaces at the edge of the road next to the vehicle symbol When the parking assistant is active suitable parking spaces are high lighted gt The parking procedure is ac p tive Steering control has c been taken over by system gt Parking space search is always active whenever the vehicle is moving forward slow and straight even if the system is de activated When the system is deactivated the displays on the Control Display are shown in gray Parking using the parking assistant WARNING The system does not relieve from the per sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf fic situation There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic and vehicle surrou
2. The lights feature LED technology Contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop in the event of a malfunction Follow the general instructions on lights and bulbs refer to page 203 Bulbs gt Parking lights for halogen headlights WSW Parking lights for LED headlights W5W NBV Daytime running light PSX24W Fog lamp H8 Turn the steering wheel 2 Turn the lid counterclockwise arrow 2 and remove Remove the corresponding connector 4 Remove the bulb holder gt Turn the parking light bulb holder coun ter clockwise arrow 1 and remove gt Press together the upper and lower locking of the daytime running lights 206 REPLACING COMPONENTS bulb holder arrow 2 and remove the bulb holder For better accessibility if needed re move the bulb of the fog lamp before hand gt Turn the fog light bulb holder counter clockwise arrow 3 and remove Pull the bulb out of the fixture 6 Insert the new bulb and install the cover in the reverse order The daytime running lights bulb holder en gages audibly first below then above Tail lights bulb replacement Side tail lights Rear fog lamp License plate lamp A WU N Center brake lamp Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 REPLACING COMPONENTS l MOBILITY a RO m 5 Brake light 4 Reversing lights Follow the general instructions on lights and bulbs
3. Triple turn signal activation Slightly tap lever The turn signal flashes three times The function can be activated or deactivated On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 5 Triple turn signal Settings are stored for the profile currently used Signaling briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash Malfunction Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed High beams headlight flasher gt High beams arrow 1 gt Headlight flasher arrow 2 67 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DRIVING WASHER WIPER SYSTEM gt Fast wiper speed tap up twice or tap once beyond the resistance point Switching the wipers on off and brief Wipers change to normal speed when vehi wipe cle comes to standstill General information Switch off and brief wipe Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly Information CAUTION If the wipers are frozen to the windshield the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor overheat on switching on There is risk of ex property damage Defrost the windshield prior The lever automatically returns to its initial po to switching the wipers on sition when released gt Single wipe press down once WARNING R gt To swit
4. gt Safety belt buckle is damaged or heavily soiled gt Belt tensioners or belt retractors were modified Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in the event of an accident There is risk of injuries or danger to life Do not modify safety belts safety belt buckles belt tensioners belt retrac tors or belt anchors and keep them clean Have the safety belts checked after an accident at the dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS Information WARNING A missing protective effect due to re moved or not correctly adjusted head restraints can cause injuries in the head and neck area There is risk of injuries Install head restraints on occupied seats prior to driving and make sure that the center of the head restraint sup ports the back of the head at eye level WARNING Objects on the head restraint reduce the protective effect in the head and neck area There is risk of injuries gt Do not use seat or head restraint covers gt Do not hang objects e g clothes hangers directly on the head restraint gt Only use accessories that have been deter mined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint gt Do not use any accessories e g pillows while driving lt Correctly adjusted head restraint General information A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to
5. gt Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were fastened gt How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal gt How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better under standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs no data are re corded by the EDR under normal driving condi tions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforce ment could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely ac quired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehi cle or the EDR is needed In addition to the ve hicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 INFORMATION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safe NUMBER rcar gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety related defect to Transport Canada De P4 fect Investigations and Recalls may telephone y the toll free hotline 1 800 333 0510 You can also obtain othe
6. The guest profile cannot be renamed It is not assigned to the current remote control Display profile list during start The profile list can be displayed during each start to select the desired profile 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Open Options 4 Display user list at startup USING THE REMOTE CON TROL Information WARNING People or animals in the vehicle can lock the doors from the inside and lock themselves in The vehicle can then not be opened from the outside There is risk of injuries Take the remote control along so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside Unlocking aA Press button on the remote control The vehicle is unlocked The interior lights are switched on when it is dark outside the courtesy lamps are also switched on This function is not available if the interior lamps were switched off man ually gt The welcome lamps are switched on if this function was activated G On 3 door models Press button on the remote control twice in direct succession 37 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS When the door is opened the window is low ered more to make it easier to enter the vehi cle You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked Create the settings refer to page 42 The alarm system refer to page 43 is dis armed Convenient opening mm Press and hold this button on the re 6 mote control after unlocking The windows and the glass sunroo
7. The technical data and specifications in this Owner s Manual are used as guidance values The vehicle specific data can deviate from this for example due to the selected special equip ment country version or country specific measurement method Detailed values can be DIMENSIONS The dimensions can vary depending on the model version equipment or country specific measurement method The specified heights do not take into account attached parts for example a roof antenna MINI 3 door Width with mirrors Width without mirrors Height Length Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Wheelbase Smallest turning radius diam 226 TECHNICAL DATA necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems found in the approval documents on labels on the vehicle or can be obtained from a dealer s service center or another qualified service cen ter or repair shop The information in the vehicle documents al ways has priority roof racks or spoiler The heights can deviate for example due to the selected special equip ment tires load and chassis version inches mm 76 1 1 932 inches mm 68 0 1 727 inches mm 55 7 1 414 inches mm 151 1 3 837 inches mm 151 9 3 858 inches mm 152 5 3 874 inches mm 98 2 2 495
8. Your vehicle contains advanced technology for the reduction of fuel consumption and emis sions Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif ferent factors The implementation of certain measures driv ing style and regular maintenance can influ ence fuel consumption and environmental im pact REMOVE UNNECESSARY CARGO Additional weight increases fuel consumption REMOVE ATTACHED PARTS FOLLOWING USE Remove roof or rear luggage racks which are no longer required following use Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero dynamics and increase the fuel consumption 164 CLOSE THE WINDOWS AND GLASS SUNROOF Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and raises fuel consumption TIRES General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various ways e g tire size may influence fuel con sumption Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Check and if needed correct the tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before starting on a long trip Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and tire wear DRIVE AWAY WITHOUT DE LAY Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary Start driving right away but at moderate engine speeds This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature LOOK WELL AHEAD WHEN DRIVING Avoid unnecessar
9. Front end collision warning with City Braking func tion 109 Front fog lights 97 Front seat passenger airbags automatic deactivation 101 Front seat passenger airbags indicator lamp 101 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 106 Fuel 176 Fuel consumption see Aver age fuel consumption 85 Fuel filler flap 174 Fuel gauge 80 Fuel lid 174 Fuel quality 176 Fuel recommendation 176 Fuel tank capacity 230 Fuse 213 G Garage door opener see Uni versal Integrated Remote Control 143 Gasoline 176 Gear change Steptronic trans mission 71 Gear shift indicator 82 General driving notes 158 Glare shield 147 Glass sunroof refer to Panor amic glass sunroof 46 Glove compartment 151 GREEN mode 165 GREEN mode bonus range 167 GREEN mode driving style analysis 169 GREEN mode indicator 165 GREEN program driving dy namics 117 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z GREEN tip 167 Gross vehicle weight ap proved 227 Ground clearance 160 H Halogen headlights 204 Handbrake refer to parking brake 66 Hand held transmitter alter nating code 144 Hazard warning flashers 214 Head airbag 99 Headlight control auto matic 95 Headlight courtesy delay fea ture 95 Headlight flasher 67 Headlight glass 204 Headlights care 221 Head restraints 49 Head restraints front 53 Head restraints rear 54 Head up Display 89 Head Up Display Shift point indicator 91 Head up Display sport dis plays 91 Head up Display st
10. Shift point indicator Head Up Display 91 Side airbag 99 Signaling horn 14 Signals when unlocking 45 Sitting safely 49 Size 226 Slide tilt glass roof 46 Snow chains 191 Socket 147 Socket OBD Onboard Diag nostics 201 Spare fuse 215 Spare tire refer to Emergency wheel 210 Speed average 85 Speed limit detection on board computer 85 Speed limiter display 82 Speed Limit Information 82 Speed warning 87 Split screen 23 Sport displays 86 Sport displays Head up Dis play 91 Sport instruments cockpit 92 SPORT program Dynamic Driving Control 117 Sport program transmis sion 72 Stability control systems 115 Standard view Head up Dis play 90 Start stop automatic func tion 64 Start Stop button 62 Start function during malfunc tion 55 Starting the engine 65 Status control display tires 105 Status information onboard monitor 25 Status of Owner s Manual 7 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Steering wheel adjusting 57 Steptronic Sport transmission refer to Steptronic transmis sion 71 Steptronic transmission 71 Stopping the engine 63 Storage compartments 151 Storage tires 187 Storing the vehicle 223 Suitable engine oil types 197 Summer tires tread 185 Sun visor 147 Supplementary text mes sages 79 Switch for Dynamic Driv ing 117 Switch on times parked car ventilation 141 Switch see Cockpit 14 Symbols 6 Symbols in the status field 23 T Tachomete
11. The so called starting aid terminal in the engine Hs Starting the engine compartment acts as the battery s positive ter 3 3 minal Never use spray fluids to start the engine Open the lid of the starting aid terminal 1 Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for several minutes at an increased idle speed 2 Startthe engine of the vehicle that is to be started in the usual way If the first starting attempt is not successful wait a few minutes before making another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge 215 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY 3 Let both engines run for several minutes 4 Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order Check the battery and recharge if needed TOW STARTING AND TOWING Information WARNING Due to system limits individual functions can malfunction during tow starting towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated e g approach control warning with light brak ing function There is risk of an accident Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to tow starting towing lt Switching off Intelligent Safety systems refer to page 108 Steptronic transmission transporting your vehicle Information Your vehicle must not be towed if the front wheels are touching the ground CAUTION The vehicle can be damaged when tow ing the vehicle with a lifted rear axle There is risk of property damage
12. rently fulfilled PDC PARK DISTANCE CON TROL The concept PDC supports you when parking Slowly ap proaching an object behind or with the appro priate equipment also in front of your vehicle is signaled by Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING COMFORT gt Signal tones gt Visual display General information Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure the distances from objects The maneuvering range depending on obsta cles and environmental conditions is approx 6 ft 2 m An acoustic warning is first given with the fol lowing circumstances gt By the front middle sensors and the two corner sensors at approx 24 in 60 cm gt By the rear middle sensors at approx 5 ft 1 50 m gt When a collision is imminent Information Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle may prevent you from hearing the PDC s signal tone WARNING The system does not relieve from the per sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf fic situation There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac tively interfere in the respective situations WARNING Due to high speeds when PDC is acti vated the warning can be delayed due to phys ical circumstances There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage Avoid approaching an object too fast Avoid driving off fast while PDC is not yet acti
13. tor lever position D to R N or M S gt Steptronic transmission change from selec tor lever position P to R N D or M S The vehicle begins rolling Fogging of the windows when the auto matic climate control is switched on 65 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DRIVING gt The vehicle battery charge is very low gt Excessive cooling of the car s interior when the heating is switched on gt Manual transmission low brake vacuum pressure this can occur e g if the brake pedal is depressed a number of times in succession Switching the system on off Using the button J Press button gt LED comes on Auto Start Stop function is deactivated The engine is started during an automatic engine stop The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start Stop button gt LED goes out Auto Start Stop function is activated Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop During an automatic engine stop the vehicle can be switched off permanently e g when leaving it 1 Steptronic transmission engage selector lever position P 2 Pressthe Start Stop button The ignition is switched off The Auto Start Stop function is deactivated 66 3 Manual transmission shift into first gear or reverse 4 Setthe parking brake Engine start as usual via Start Stop button Automatic deactivation In certain situations Auto Start Stop function is dea
14. Fold the lever down Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi tion 4 Fold the lever back Switch off the ignition again if needed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 ADJUSTING CONTROLS 57 CONTROLS TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems THE RIGHT PLACE FOR CHILDREN Information WARNING Unattended children or animals can move the vehicle and endanger themselves and traf fic e g with the following actions Pressing the Start Stop button Releasing the parking brake Opening and closing of doors or windows Shifting the selector lever into neutral Voy YON Using vehicle equipment There is risk of accidents or injuries Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve hicle Carry remote control along when exiting and lock the vehicle Children should always be in the rear WARNING Persons shorter than 5 ft 150 cm cannot correctly fasten the safety belt without suita
15. It maintains A the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel Blue lights High beams D High beams are activated For additional information refer to High beams refer to page 67 General lamps At least one Check Control message is A displayed or is stored Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lights Supplementary text messages Additional information such as on the cause of an error or the required action can be called up via Check Control With urgent messages the added text will be automatically displayed on the Control Display DISPLAYS CONTROLS Symbols Within the supplementary text the following functions can be selected independent of the check control message gt Ji Display additional information about the Check Control message in the Integrated Owner s Manual gt Service request Contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop gt CX Roadside Assistance Contact Roadside Assistance Hiding Check Control messages Press and hold PC button on blinker lever gt Some Check Control messages are dis played continuously and are not cleared until the malfunction is eliminated If sev eral malfunctions occur at once the mes sages are displayed consecutively
16. The following systems are displayed Auto Start Stop function V Energy recovery gt Climate control output gt Coasting Displaying GREEN mode tips i GREEN tips Driving instruction and an additional symbol are displayed Settings are stored for the profile currently used Coasting The concept The system helps to conserve fuel To do this under certain conditions the engine is automatically decoupled from the transmis sion when selector lever position D is set The vehicle continues traveling with the engine 168 idling to reduce fuel consumption Selector lever position D remains engaged This driving condition is referred to as coasting As soon as the brake or accelerator pedal is de pressed the engine is automatically coupled to the transmission again Information Coasting is a component of the GREEN driving mode refer to page 165 Coasting is automatically activated when GREEN mode is called via the Driving Dynamics Control refer to page 117 The function is available in a certain speed range A proactively driving style helps the driver to use the function as often as possible and sup ports the fuel conserving effect of coasting Safety mode The function is not available under one of the following conditions gt DSC OFF or TRACTION activated gt Driving in the dynamic limit range and on steep uphill or downhill grades gt Battery charge status temporarily too low or veh
17. Threaded holes for the tow fitting are located in Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting e g the front and rear of the vehicle on the right do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting side with respect to the direction of travel Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge V Tow starting Do not tow start the vehicle als Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 BREAKDOWN ASSISTANCE MOBILITY Tow starting the engine is not possible due to the Steptronic transmission Have the cause of the starting problems fixed Manual transmission If possible do not tow start the vehicle but start the engine by jump starting refer to page 214 If the vehicle is equipped with a cat alytic converter only tow start while the engine is cold 1 Switch on the hazard warning system and comply with local regulations Ignition refer to page 62 on Engage third gear 4 Havethe vehicle tow started with the clutch pedal pressed and slowly release the pedal After the engine starts immediately press on the clutch pedal again 5 Stopata suitable location remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warning system 6 Havethe vehicle checked 219 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY CARE CARE VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are no
18. Three personal profiles and a guest profile can be created Adjusting The settings for the following systems and func tions are saved in the active profile The scope of storable settings is country and equipment dependable Unlocking and locking Lights Radio Instrument cluster Programmable memory buttons Volumes tone Control Display Climate control Navigation Park Distance Control PDC Rearview camera Head up Display Driving Dynamics Control k NW OV NM VY WM YO WOON WY OND UV Cruise control WwW o OPENING AND CLOSING gt Intelligent Safety Profile management Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a differ ent profile may be activated On the Control Display 1 amp Settings 2 Profiles 5 Select a profile gt All settings stored in the called up profile are automatically applied gt The called up profile is assigned to the re mote control being used at the time gt If the profile is already assigned to a differ ent remote control this profile will apply to both remote controls It cannot be differen tiated anymore between the settings for the two remote controls Renaming profiles A personal name can be assigned to every pro file to avoid confusion between the profiles On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Profiles The current profile is selected 5 Open Options Rename current profile Resetting pro
19. Time stop watch If the stop watch is running the seconds are also shown using a seconds pointer in the scale of the display element Engine oil pressure The current engine oil pressure is displayed At Measuring the total time low temperatures there can be an increase in 1 Press button arrow 2 to start the stop the engine oil pressure watch Turbocharger boost 2 Press button arrow 2 again to stop the stop watch The current boost of the engine s turbocharger is displayed Lap times Stop watch General information It is possible to measure and store up to nine General information a lap times Older lap times are overwritten The stop watch contains the following features gt Measuring the total time im Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DISPLAYS CONTROLS Measuring and storing a lap time 1 Press button arrow 2 to start the stop watch 2 Press button arrow 5 to measure and store a lap time The lap time is briefly shown in the display and via the seconds pointer of the stop watch e g LAP 1 with the measured time The stop watch continues running in the background 5 If needed press button arrow 3 again to measure a further lap time Calling up lap times 1 Press button arrow 1 repeatedly until LAP 1 is shown on the display 2 Press button arrow 2 to call up the individ ual lap times Deleting lap times 1 Press button arrow 1 repeatedly until LAP 1 i
20. VI 15 TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY WARNING The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustment or improper installation of the child seat There is risk of injuries or danger to life Make sure that the child restraint system fits securely against the backrest If possible adjust the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and correctly adjust the seats Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged If possible adjust the height of the head restraints or re move them lt INSTALLING CHILD RE STRAINT SYSTEMS Information Pay attention to the specifications of the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting installing and using child restraint systems WARNING The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustment or improper installation of the child seat There is risk of injuries or danger to life Make sure that the child restraint system fits securely against the backrest If possible adjust the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and correctly adjust the seats Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged If possible adjust the height of the head restraints or re move them 4 In order to faciliate the installation of a back facing child restraint system in the rear Move the front passenger s seat as far up as possible before folding down the backrest On the front passenge
21. break in time Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Retreaded tires The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec ommend the use of retreaded tires WARNING Retreated tires can have different tire casing structures With advanced age the serv ice life can be limited There is risk of an acci dent Do not use retreated tires lt Winter tires Winter tires are recommended for operating on winter roads Although so called all season M S tires provide better winter traction than summer tires they do not provide the same level of performance as winter tires Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires then a respective symbol is displayed in your field of vision The plate is available from a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop With mounted winter tires observe and adhere to the permissible maximum speed Run flat tires If you are already using run flat tires for your own safety you should replace them only with the same kind No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire A dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop will be glad to answer additional questions at any time MOBILITY Rotating wheels between axles Different wear patterns can occur on the front and rear axles depending on individual driving conditions The ti
22. etc LIGHTS CONTROLS FOG LIGHTS Front fog lights The low beams must be switched on 3D Press button The green indicator lamp lights up If the automatic headlight control refer to page 95 is activated the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights When the high beams or headlight flasher are activated the front fog lights are not switched on Rear fog lights The low beams or front fog lights must be switched on Of Press button The yellow indicator lamp lights up If the automatic headlight control refer to page 95 is activated the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the rear fog lights INSTRUMENT LIGHTING Adjusting The parking lights or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness Adjust the brightness with the thumbwheel 97 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS LIGHTS INTERIOR LIGHTS General information The interior lights footwell lights access lights and courtesy lights are controlled automati cally Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con trols brightness of some of these features Overview 1 Interior lights 2 Reading lamp 3 Ambient light Switching the interior lights on and off J Press button To switch off permanently press the button for approx 3 seconds Switch back on press button Reading lights J Press button Reading lights are located i
23. flap are unlocked Pressing again un locks the entire vehicle gt All doors The entire vehicle is unlocked Tailgate Depending on optional features and country version this setting is not offered in some cases 1 Settings 2 Doors key Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 OPENING AND CLOSING 3 6 Select the symbol 4 Select the desired function gt Tailgate Only the tailgate is unlocked gt Tailgate door s The tailgate and the doors are un locked Locking The settings are saved in the active profile Per sonal Profile refer to page 36 1 Settings 2 Doors key 5 Select desired setting gt Lock if no door is opened The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if no door is opened gt Lock after start driving The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off Confirmation signals from the vehicle 1 amp Settings 2 Doors key 5 Select desired setting gt Acoustic sig lock unlock Unlocking is signaled by one honk of the horn gt Flash when lock unlock Unlocking is signaled by two flashes locking by one ALARM SYSTEM The concept When the vehicle is locked the vehicle alarm system responds to CONTROLS Opening a door the hood or the tailgate Movements in the vehicle interior Changes in the vehicle tilt e g during at tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing the car gt D
24. ft m 35 4 10 8 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 TECHNICAL DATA REFERENCE Width with mirrors inches mm 76 1 1 932 Width without mirrors inches mm 68 0 1 727 Height inches mm 56 1 1 425 Length Cooper inches mm 157 4 3 998 Cooper S inches mm 158 0 4 013 Wheelbase inches mm 101 1 2 567 Smallest turning radius diam ft m 36 2 11 02 WEIGHTS The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles the slash apply to vehicles with Steptronic with manual transmission the values following transmission Approved gross vehicle weight Ibs 3 455 3 520 kg 1 567 1 597 Load Ibs 680 kg 308 Approved front axle load Ibs 1 920 1 990 kg 871 903 Approved rear axle load Ibs 1 665 kg 755 Approved roof load capacity Ibs 132 kg 60 Cargo area capacity cu ft 8 7 34 0 Liters 211 731 227 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 REFERENCE TECHNICAL DATA Approved gross vehicle weight Ibs 3 680 3 750 kg 1 669 1 701 Load Ibs 775 kg 352 Approved front axle load Ibs 1 995 2 065 kg 905 937 Approved rear axle load Ibs 1 840 kg 835 Approved roof load capacity Ibs 165 kg 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft 13 1 40 7 Liters 278 941 Approved gross vehicle weight Ibs 3 620 3 650 kg 1 642 1 656 Load Ibs 7751770 kg 352 349 Approved front axle load Ibs 2 025 2 060 kg 919 934 Approved rear axle load Ibs 1 690 kg 767 Approved roof load capacity Ibs 132 kg 60 Carg
25. instrument cluster 76 Display engine tempera ture 85 Display lighting see Instru ment lighting 97 Displays 75 Displays cleaning 223 Disposal coolant 199 Disposal vehicle battery 213 Distance control see PDC 126 Distance to destination 85 Divided screen view split screen 23 Door lock see Remote con trol 34 Drive mode GREEN mode 165 Drive off assistant 118 Drive off assistant see DSC 115 Driving Dynamics Control 117 Driving Excitement SPORT 86 Driving instruction GREEN mode 167 Driving instructions break in 158 Driving mode 117 Driving notes general 158 Driving stability control sys tems 115 Driving style analysis 169 Driving tips 158 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 115 DTC Dynamic Traction Con trol 116 Dynamic Damping Con trol 117 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 115 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 116 238 EVERYTHING FROM ATOZ E Electronic displays instrument cluster 76 Electronic oil measure ment 195 Electronic Stability Program ESP see DSC 115 Emergency detection remote control 35 Emergency release fuel filler flap 174 Emergency start function en gine start 35 Emergency wheel compact wheel refer to Emergency wheel 210 Energy Control 81 Engine automatic Start Stop function 64 Engine automatic switch off 64 Engine compartment 193 Engine compartment working in 194 Engine coolant 198 Engine idling when driving coasting 168 Engine
26. mechani cal 50 Luggage rack refer to Roof mounted luggage rack 162 Lumbar support mechani cal 50 M Maintenance 200 Maintenance require ments 200 Maintenance service require ments 81 Maintenance system MINI 200 Make up mirror 147 Malfunction displays see Check Control 76 Manual air distribu tion 137 140 Manual air flow 137 140 Manual mode transmis sion 72 Manual operation door lock 39 Manual operation exterior mirrors 55 Manual operation fuel filler flap 174 Manual operation Park Dis tance Control PDC 128 Manual operation rearview camera 130 Manual transmission 71 Manufacturer of the MINI 7 Marking run flat tires 187 Master key see Remote con trol 34 Maximum cooling 139 Maximum speed display 82 Maximum speed winter tires 187 Measurement units of 88 Medical kit 214 Menu in instrument cluster 84 Menus refer to onboard mon itor operating concept 20 Messages see Check Con trol 76 Microfilter 138 141 MID program driving dy namics 117 MINI Connected refer to Integrated Owner s Manual Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MINI maintenance sys tem 200 MINIMALISM Analyser 169 MINIMALISM info 168 Minimum tread tires 185 Mirrors 55 Mobile communication devi ces in the vehicle 159 Mobility System 188 Mode GREEN Mode 165 Modifications technical refer to Own Safety 7 Moisture in headlight 204 Monitor refer to Control
27. 165 is acti vated the heater output is reduced Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CLIMATE CONTROL Microfilter activated charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi crofilter activated charcoal filter filters dust pollen and gaseous pollutants out of the air This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance refer to page 200 of your vehi cle VENTILATION Setting The air flow directions can be individually ad justed gt Direct ventilation The air flow is directly pointed onto the per son The air flow heats or cools noticeably depending on the adjusted temperature gt Indirect ventilation If the vents are fully or partly closed the air is indirectly routed into the car s interior Front ventilation gt Turn knob for continuous opening and clos ing of the vents gt Swivel the vents to alter the direction of the vent flow arrow CONTROLS PARKED CAR VENTILATION The concept The parked car ventilation ventilates the vehi cle interior and lowers its temperature if needed The system can be switched on and off at any external temperature either directly or by us ing two preset reel on times It remains switched on for 50 minutes Open the vents to allow air to flow out Switching on off directly On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Climate 5 Activate comf ventilation The symbol on the automatic clim
28. 4 seconds and hold it there The window closes without jam protection On 5 door models safety switch The concept The opening and closing of the rear window can be blocked via the safety switch for the rear This makes sense for example if children or animals are carried in the rear Information WARNING When operating the windows body parts and objects can be jammed There is risk of in juries or risk of property damage Make sure that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing In order to prevent uncontrolled closing of the windows press the safety switch e g if chil dren or animals are carried in the rear 46 OPENING AND CLOSING Overview Switching on and off Press button The LED lights up if the safety function is switched on PANORAMIC GLASS SUN ROOF Information WARNING Body parts can be jammed on operating the glass sunroof There is risk of injuries Make sure that the area of movement of the glass sunroof is clear during opening and closing WARNING Unattended children or animals can move the vehicle and endanger themselves and traf fic e g with the following actions Pressing the Start Stop button Releasing the parking brake Opening and closing of doors or windows Shifting the selector lever into neutral Me CMS ON OW Using vehicle equipment There is risk of accidents or injuries Do not leave children or animals unattended in th
29. 66 Parking lights 94 Passenger side mirror tilting downward 55 REFERENCE Pathway lines rearview cam era 130 PDC Park Distance Con trol 126 Pedestrian warning with city braking function 112 Performance Control 116 Personal Profile 36 Phone refer to Integrated Owner s Manual Pinch protection system glass sunroof 47 Pinch protection system win dows 45 Plastic care 222 PostCrash 114 Power failure 213 Power windows 44 Prescribed engine oil types 197 Pressure tire air pressure 178 Pressure warning tires 106 Profile see Personal Pro file 36 Protective function glass sun roof 47 Protective function win dows 45 Push and turn switch see Controller 19 R Radiator fluid 198 Radio operated key see Re mote control 34 Radio ready state 62 Radio refer to Integrated Owner s Manual Rain sensor 68 Rear fog lights 97 Rear lights 206 Rear luggage rack 163 Rearview camera 129 Rearview mirror 55 241 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 REFERENCE Rear window de froster 138 140 Recirculated air filter 141 Recirculated air mode 137 140 Recommended fuel grade 176 Recommended tire brands 186 Refueling 174 Remaining range 81 Remote control key 34 Remote control blocking 35 Remote control malfunc tion 38 Remote control replacing the battery 34 Remote control univer sal 143 Replacement fuse 213 Replacing parts 202 Replacing the battery remote c
30. All gears for forward travel are activated automatically R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary DRIVING CONTROLS N Neutral The vehicle may roll Use in automatic car washes e g P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary The drive wheels are blocked Before exiting the vehicle make sure that se lector lever position P is set Otherwise the ve hicle may begin to move Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance Step on the accelerator pedal be yond the resistance point at the full throttle po sition Engaging selector lever positions To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a gear maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start The selector lever can only be taken out of se lector lever position P if the ignition is on or the engine is running With the vehicle is stationary press on the brake pedal before shifting out of selector lever position P or N otherwise the selector lever is blocked shift lock A block prevents the inadvertent switching to selector lever position P or R or the inadvertent change from selector lever position P 71 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DRIVING Canceling the lock Press button on the front of the selector lever arrow Sport program and manual mode M S Activating the sport program Press the selector lever to the left out of s
31. Ambient light sod A 2 s Indicator lamp front seat pass 5 Glass sunroof aso airbag fs 3 Reading lights 6 Interior lights RQ AV 17 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 AT A GLANCE ONBOARD MONITOR VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems THE CONCEPT The onboard monitor combines the functions of a multitude of switches Thus these func tions can be operated from a central location WARNING Operating the integrated information sys tem and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic It is possible to lose control of the vehicle There is risk of an acci dent Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows If necessary stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary 4 18 ONBOARD MONITOR CONTROL ELEMENTS ATA GLANCE Control elements Control Display 2 Controller with buttons and depending on the equipment version with touchpad Control Display Information gt To clean the Control Display follow t
32. Have vehicle trans ported only with lifted front axle or on a load ing platform lt 216 BREAKDOWN ASSISTANCE Tow truck Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck with a so called lift bar or on a flat bed CAUTION When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts damage can occur on vehicle parts There is risk of property dam age Lift vehicle using suitable means Use tow fitting located in the front only for po sitioning the vehicle Manual transmission Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position Towing CAUTION If manual unlocking of the parking brake is not possible the vehicle cannot be moved or towed There is risk of property damage The vehicle should only be transported on a loading platform Information the following instructions gt Make sure that the ignition is switched on otherwise the low beams tail lights turn signals and wipers may be unavailable gt Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle tilted as the front wheels could turn gt When the engine is stopped there is no power assist Consequently more force Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 BREAKDOWN ASSISTANCE needs to be applied when braking and steering gt Larger steering wheel movements are re quired gt The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed otherwise it will not be possible to control the vehicl
33. Ifthe clutch pedal is depressed for a few seconds or released while a gear is not en gaged If selector lever position N is set When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is acti vated or DSC is deactivated When DSC is actively controlling stability If the detection range of the camera is im paired e g by soiling heavy precipitation or glare effects from the sun gt Ifthe vehicle in front decelerates below a speed of approx 20 mph 30 km h Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING COMFORT Maintaining storing and changing the speed Information WARNING The desired speed can be incorrectly ad justed or called up by mistake There is risk of an accident Adjust the desired speed to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and ac tively interfere in the respective situations WARNING Risk of accident due to too high speed differences to other vehicles e g in the follow ing situations gt When fast approaching a slowly moving ve hicle gt Suddenly swerving vehicle onto the own lane gt When fast approaching standing vehicles There is risk of injuries or danger to life Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the re spective situations Maintaining storing the speed Press button Or SET Press H or button in the interrupted state When the system is switched on the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed The
34. In the case of body contact between the two vehicles a short circuit can occur during jump starting There is risk of property damage Make sure that no body contact occurs 1 Check whether the battery of the other ve hicle has a voltage of 12 volts This informa tion can be found on the battery The body ground acts as the negative terminal 2 Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi of the battery Cle 5 Switch off any electronic systems power Connecting the cables consumers in both vehicles 1 Pull off the lid of the starting aid terminal 2 Attach one terminal clamp of the positive Starting aid terminals jumper cable to the positive terminal of the WARNING battery or to the corresponding starting aid If the jumper cables are connected in the terminal of the vehicle providing assistance incorrect order sparks formation can occur 5 Attach the terminal clamp on the other end There is risk of injuries Pay attention to the cor of the cable to the positive terminal of the rect order during connection battery or to the corresponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle to be started 4 Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the corresponding engine m or body ground of assisting vehicle 5 Attach the second terminal clamp to the negative terminal of the battery or to the corresponding engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started
35. LATCH child restraint systems Pull the belt away from the area of the child re straint system Assembly of LATCH child restraint systems 1 Install child restraint system see manufac turer s information 2 Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop erly connected Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap Information CAUTION The mounting points for the upper retain ing straps of child restraint systems are only provided for these retaining straps When other objects are mounted the anchors can be dam aged There is risk of property damage Only mount child restraint systems to the upper re taining straps lt Mounting points s The respective symbol shows the an i chor for the upper retaining strap Seats with an upper Top Tether are marked Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY CONTROLS with this symbol It can be found on the rear tem on the front passenger seat There is risk of seat backrest or the rear window shelf injuries or danger to life With a mounted child restraint system do not carry any people on Retaining strap guide the rear seat behind the front passenger seat WARNING WARNING If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly If the rear backrest is not locked the pro used for the child restraint system the protec tective effect of the child restraint system is lim tive effect can be reduced There is risk of inju ited o
36. M S A S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 W RSC 175 60 R 16 86 H M S XL RSC 205 45 R 17 88 V M S XL A S RSC 205 45 R 17 88 V M S XL RSC 205 45 R 17 88 W XL RSC 205 40 R 18 86 W XL RSC Pressure specifications in bar PSI 2 5 36 2 4 35 2 6 38 2 6 38 Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 COOPER S Pressure specifications in bar PSI 2 5 36 2 3 33 2 7 39 2 7 39 WHEELS AND TIRES MOBILITY Tire inflation pressures at max speeds above 100 mph 160 km h WARNING In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph 160 km h please observe and if necessary adjust tire pressures for speeds exceeding 100 mph 160 km h from the relevant table on the following pages Other wise tire damage and accidents could occur 181 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY Tire inflation pressure values over 100 mph 160 km h On 3 door models COOPER Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 175 65R1584HM 28 41 S A S Std 175 65R1584HM S Std 175 65R 15 84H Std 175 60 R 16 86 HM S XL RSC 195 55R1687HM S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 V M S A S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 W RSC 205 45 R 17 88 V M S XL A S RSC 205 45 R 17 88 V M S XL RSC 205 45 R 17 88 W XL RSC 205 40 R 18 86 W XL RSC 2 6 38 Compact wheel Speed up to a max of T115 70R1590M 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 182 WHEELS AND TIRES On
37. Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING COMFORT CONTROLS System limits Low objects already displayed e g curbs can move into the blind area of the sensors before No parking assistance or after a continuous tone sounds The parking assistant does not offer assistance The parking assistant may identify parking in the following situations spaces that are not suitable for parking gt In tight curves Malfunction Functional limitations A Check Control message is displayed The system may not be fully functional in the The parking assistant failed Have the system following situations checked gt On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel roads On slippery ground With accumulations of leaves snow in the parking space gt With a mounted emergency wheel Limits of ultrasonic measurement Ultrasonic measuring might not function under the following circumstances gt For small children and animals gt For persons with certain clothing e g coats gt With external interference of the ultra sound e g from passing vehicles or loud machines gt When sensors are dirty iced over damaged or out of position gt Under certain weather conditions such as high relative humidity rain snowfall ex treme heat or strong wind gt With tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles With thin or wedge shaped objects With moving objects With elevated protruding objects such as ledges or cargo Wit
38. Pe Reset the tire inflation pressure using Perform reset 6 Drive away The tires are shown in gray and the status is displayed After driving faster than 19 mph 30 km h for a short period the set tire inflation pressures are accepted as reference values The resetting process is completed automatically while driv ing After successful completion of the reset the tires appear in green on the Control Display and Tire Pressure Monitor TPM active is dis played The progress of the reset is displayed You may interrupt this trip at any time When you continue the reset resumes automatically Low tire pressure message The yellow warning lamp lights up A E Check Control message is displayed gt There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure gt Areset of the system was not carried out after a wheel was changed The system therefore issues a warning based on the tire pressures before the last reset 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Check whether the vehicle is fitted with regular tires or run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 187 are la beled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire s sidewall 103 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS SAFETY WARNING A damaged regular tire with low or miss ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling such
39. Press Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 AT A GLANCE 2 Press 3 Move in two directions Press button Function MENU Open the main menu Audio Open audio menu last listened to switch between audio menus TEL Opens the phone menu BACK Open previous panel OPTION Opens the Options menu OPERATING CONCEPT Opening the main menu vty Press button 20 ONBOARD MONITOR The main menu is displayed All onboard monitor functions can be called up via the main menu Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted Settings Control display Center Instrument Time Date Language Units Connections Tone Speed 2 Press the controller In the Owner s Manual menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks e g Settings Changing between panels After a menu item is selected e g Radio a new panel is displayed Panels can overlap gt Move the controller to the left Closes current display and shows previous display Reopens previous display by pressing BACK button In this case the current panel is not closed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 ONBOARD MONITOR gt Move the controller to the right Opens new display on top of previous screen Center Instrument Center Inst Brightness Basic display Event display Arrows p
40. These messages can be faded for approx 8 seconds After this time they are dis played again automatically gt Other Check Control messages are faded automatically after approx 20 seconds They are stored and can be displayed again later 79 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DISPLAYS Displaying stored Check Control messages On the Control Display 1 e Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 Check Control 4 Selectthe text message Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are displayed again after the ignition is switched off FUEL GAUGE Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to vary The arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on Hints on refueling refer to page 174 TACHOMETER Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field In this range the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine ODOMETER AND TRIP ODOM ETER The concept Odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the instrument cluster 80 Resetting the trip odometer Press the knob gt The odometer is displayed when the ignition is switched off gt When the ignition is switched on the trip odometer is re set EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE If the indicator drops to 37 F 3 C a signal sounds A Check Control message is dis played There is an increased risk of ice on ro
41. This system supports driving off on inclines The parking brake is not required 1 Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake 2 Release the foot brake and drive off with out delay After the foot brake is released the vehicle is held in place for approx 2 seconds For vehicles with respective equipment ver sions the possible holding duration amounts to 2 minutes Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING COMFORT DRIVING COMFORT VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems CAMERA BASED CRUISE CON TROL The concept Use this system to select a desired speed that the vehicle will maintain automatically on clear roads To the extent possible the system automati cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle ahead of you A camera on the interior rear view mirror is used to detect vehicles driving ahead The distance that the vehicle maintains to the vehicle ahead of you can be varied For safety reasons it depends on the speed To maintain a certain distance the system au tomatically dece
42. VOICE ACTIVATION Activating the voice activation system Mig Wait for the signal Press button on the steering wheel Say the command A command that is recognized by the voice activation system is announced and dis played in the instrument cluster This symbol in the instrument cluster indi cates that the voice activation system is active If no other commands are available operate the function via the onboard monitor Terminating the voice activation system 4 Briefly press the button on the steering wheel or Cancek POSSIBLE COMMANDS Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands The available commands depend on the menu that is currently displayed on the Control Dis play There are short commands for many functions You may select lists such as phone lists via voice activation Read these lists out loud ex actly as they show in the respective list Having possible commands read aloud You can have available commands read out loud for you Voice commands E g if the Settings menu is displayed the commands for the settings are read out loud Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 VOICE ACTIVATION SYSTEM Executing functions using short commands Execute functions on the main menu via short commands It almost doesn t matter which menu item is selected e g Vehicle status Help dialog for the voice activation system Calling up help dia
43. applying in the country of first delivery also known as homologation If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necessary to adapt your vehicle to poten tially differing operating conditions and permit requirements If your vehicle does not comply with the homologation requirements in a cer tain country you may not be able to lodge war ranty claims for your vehicle there Further in formation on warranty is available from a dealer s service center Maintenance and repairs Advanced technology e g the use of modern materials and high performance electronics requires suitable maintenance and repair work The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to a MINI dealer s service center If you choose to use another service facility the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends use of a facility that performs work e g mainte nance and repair according to MINI specifica tions with properly trained personnel referred to in this Owner s Manual as another qualified service center or repair shop If work is performed improperly e g mainte nance and repair there is a risk of subsequent damage and related safety risks Parts and accessories The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends the use of parts and accessory products ap proved by the manufacturer of the MINI Approved parts and accessories and advice on their use and installation are available
44. as steering and braking response Run flat tires can maintain limited stability There is risk of an accident Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run flat tires Ob serve the information on run flat tires and con tinued driving with these tires A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC Dynamic Stability Control Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1 Identify the damaged tire Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility Sys tem refer to page 188 can be used for this purpose If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been initialized In this case initialize the system If identification of flat tire damage is not possible please contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop 2 Fixthe flat tire using the Mobility System refer to page 188 Use of tire sealant e g the Mobility System may damage the TPM wheel electronics In this case have the electronics checked at the next opportunity and have them replaced if needed Run flat tires Maximum speed You may continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph 80 km h 104 Continued driving with a flat tire If continuing to drive with a damaged tire 1 Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h Check the air
45. bulb Follow the general instructions on lights and 5 To insert the new bulb proceed in reverse bulbs refer to page P order of removal Insert the nuts of the Bulbs cover and press down gt With orange lens W5W 209 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY CHANGING WHEELS Information When using run flat tires or tire sealants a tire does not need to be changed immediately in the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire Which is why no spare tire is available The tools for changing wheels are available as accessories from your dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Jacking points for the vehicle jack The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo cated at the positions shown Emergency wheel Safety measures gt Park the vehicle as far away as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground Switch on the hazard warning system gt Set the parking brake and engage lever in position P P gt Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain out side the immediate area in a safe place such as behind a guardrail gt If necessary set up a warning triangle or portable hazard warning lamp at an appro priate distance gt Perform wheel change only on a flat solid and slip resistant surface On soft or slip pery ground e g snow ice tiles etc the 210 REPLACING COMPONENTS vehicle or
46. camera lenses To clean sensors and camera lenses use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass deter gent Displays Screens Projection lenses Al CAUTION Chemical cleansers moisture or fluids of any kind can damage the surface of displays and screens There is risk of property damage Clean with a clean antistatic microfiber cloth CARE MOBILITY CAUTION The surface of displays can be damaged with improper cleaning There is risk of prop erty damage Avoid pressure that is too high and do not use any scratching materials Clean with a clean antistatic microfiber cloth For stubborn soiling on the projection lens of the Head up Display dampen the microfiber cloth with alcohol Extending projection lens refer to page 90 Long term When the vehicle is shut down for longer than three months special measures must be taken Further information is available from a dealer s service center or another qualified service cen ter or repair shop 223 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 FIND ME Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 REFERENCE TECHNICAL DATA VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not INFORMATION
47. cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident Adjust the headrest via the backrest tilt as needed ADJUSTING CONTROLS Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head If necessary adjust the distance by adjusting the tilt of the backrest Adjusting the height gt To raise pull gt To lower press button arrow 1 and push headrest down Removing 1 Pull head restraint up as far as possible 2 Press button arrow 1 and pull the head re straint out completely To remove the headrest fold the backrest rear ward if it is in the upright position Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question 53 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS ADJUSTING REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS Information WARNING A missing protective effect due to re moved or not correctly adjusted head restraints can cause injuries in the head and neck area There is risk of injuries Install head restraints on occupied seats prior to driving and make sure that the center of the head restraint sup ports the back of the head at eye level WARNING Objects on the head restraint reduce the protective effect in the head and neck area There is risk of injuries gt Donotuse seat or head restraint covers gt Do not hang
48. clothing skin or eyes with operating materials Do not refill op erating materials into different bottles Store operating materials out of reach of children General information Only add engine oil when the message is dis played in the instrument cluster The quantity to be added is indicated in the message dis played in the instrument cluster Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi cle before engine oil is added Overview The oil filler neck is located in the engine com partment refer to page 195 Opening the oil filler neck 1 Open the hood refer to page 194 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 2 Turn the oil filler neck counter clockwise arrow 3 Add motor oil After refilling perform a detailed measure ment refer to page 196 ENGINE OIL TYPES TO ADD Information CAUTION Oil additives can damage the engine There is risk of property damage Do not use oil additives CAUTION Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc tions in the engine or damage it There is risk of property damage When selecting an engine oil make sure that the engine oil has the cor rect viscosity grade The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine Viscosity grades When selecting an engine oil ensure that the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity grades SAE OW 40 SAE OW 30 SAE 5W 40 SAE 5W 30 OW 20 or 5W 20 Suitable engine oil types Add engine oils
49. compartment with the engine off Power failure After a temporary power loss some equipment needs to be newly initialized or individual set tings updated e g gt Time update gt Date update gt Navigation system wait for the operability of the navigation gt Seat and mirror memory store the posi tions again gt Glass sunroof initialize the system refer to page 48 Disposing of old batteries SKY Have old batteries disposed of by a G9 dealer s service center or another quali fied service center or repair shop or take them to a collection point Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport FUSES Information WARNING Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload electrical lines and components There is risk of fire Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a nonworking fuse with a substi tute of another color or amperage rating lt MOBILITY Replacing fuse The fuses are located in the passenger footwell under the dashboard 1 Toopen loosen screws arrow 1 2 Fold down the fuse holder arrow 2 Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet 5 Replace the fuse in question The installation is done in reverse order from the removal 213 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY BREAKDOWN ASSISTANCE BREAKDOW
50. door using the universal garage door opener There is risk of injuries or risk of property dam age Make sure that the area of movement of the respective system is clear during program ming and operation Also follow the safety in structions of the hand held transmitter The system such as the garage door can be operated using the button on the interior rear view mirror while the engine is running or when the ignition is started To do this hold down the button within receiving range of the system until the function is activated The inte rior rearview mirror LED stays lit while the wire less signal is being transmitted Deleting stored functions Press and hold the left and right button on the interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes CONTROLS rapidly All stored functions are deleted The functions cannot be deleted individually DIGITAL COMPASS Overview 1 Control button 2 Mirror display Mirror display The point of the compass is displayed in the mirror when driving straight Operating concept Various functions can be called up by pressing the control button with a pointed object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object The following setting options are displayed in succession depending on how long the control button is pressed Pressed briefly turns display on off V 5 to 6 seconds compass zone setting V 6 to 9 seco
51. duced Savings can begin within a few seconds of switching off the engine In addition fuel consumption is also deter mined by other factors such as driving style road conditions maintenance or environmental factors SWITCH OFF ANY FUNCTIONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY NEEDED Functions such as seat heating and the rear window defroster require a lot of energy and consume additional fuel especially in city and stop and go traffic Therefore switch off these functions if they are not actually needed HAVE MAINTENANCE CAR RIED OUT Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life MINI recommends that maintenance work be per formed by a MINI dealer s service center For information on the MINI Maintenance Sys tems refer to page 200 GREEN MODE The concept The GREEN mode supports a driving style that saves on fuel consumption For this purpose the engine control and comfort features e g the climate control output are adjusted For Steptronic transmission 165 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING TIPS SAVING FUEL The Coasting driving condition is enabled under certain conditions Under certain conditions the engine is auto matically decoupled from the transmission in selector lever position D The vehicle continues traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel consumption Selector lever position D remains engaged An indicator provides
52. equipped with the tires of the following size gt 175 65R 15 gt 175 60 R 16 John Cooper Works gt 185 50R17 Follow the chain manufacturer s instructions Make sure that the snow chains are always suf ficiently tight Retighten as needed according to the chain manufacturer s instructions Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings When driving with snow chains briefly activate Dynamic Traction Control if needed Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph 50 km h when using snow chains T Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 ENGINE COMPARTMENT MOBILITY ENGINE COMPARTMENT VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This TIONS also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not IMPORTANT FEATURES IN THE ENGINE COMP 1 Washer fluid reservoir 4 Jump starting positive terminal 2 Vehicle identification number 5 Jump starting negative terminal 3 Oil f
53. foot well gt gt gt gt Defrosts windows and removes condensation Direct the air distribution toward windows in crease the air flow and temperature and if needed use the cooling function 137 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS EH Press button The front window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time Press button The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL CLIMATE CONTROL When Green mode refer to page iS acti vated the heater output is reduced In external and recirculated air mode the mi crofilter filters dust and pollen from the air This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance refer to page of your vehi cle Temperature left Display Air flow AUTO intensity AUTO program Air distribution manual Display Temperature right On au 5b UWMN Seat heating right 138 9 Maximum cooling 10 Cooling function 11 Automatic recirculated air control recircu lated air mode 12 Rear window defroster 13 Windshield defroster 14 Defrosts windows and removes condensa tion Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CLIMATE CONTROL 15 Seat heating left 51 Climate control functions in detail Switching the system on off Switching on Set any air volume Switch off Turn wheel for air quantity to the left unt
54. in all four tires at the next opportunity If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized In this case initialize the system Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on cargo load driv ing style and road conditions 107 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS SAFETY A vehicle with an average load has a possible driving range of approx 50 miles 80 km A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differently e g it has reduced lane stability during brak ing a longer braking distance and different self steering properties Adjust your driving style accordingly Avoid abrupt steering ma neuvers or driving over obstacles e g curbs potholes etc Because the possible driving distance depends on how the vehicle is used during the trip the actual distance may be shorter or longer de pending on the driving speed road conditions external temperature cargo load etc WARNING Your vehicle handles differently when a run flat tire is damaged and has low or missing tire inflation pressure e g your lane stability is reduced when braking braking distances are longer and the self steering properties will change There is risk of an accident Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h Final tire failu
55. in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking The vehicle contains its steering power even during full brake applications thus increasing active safety ABS is operational every time you start the en gine BRAKE ASSISTANT When you apply the brakes rapidly this system automatically produces the greatest possible braking force boost It reduces the braking dis tance to a minimum during emergency stop This system utilizes all of the benefits provided by ABS Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the emergency stop DSC DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the power wheels when driving off and accelerating DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle conditions such as fishtailing or nose diving Within the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by applying brakes to the individual wheels Information Adapt your driving style to the situation for an appropriate driving style is always the responsi bility of the driver The laws of physics cannot be repealed not even with DSC Therefore do not reduce the additional safety
56. interior in the sense of a partition net gt Only use the variable cargo floor in the folded up position when the backrests are folded up and locked 154 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 STORAGE COMPARTMENTS CONTROLS 155 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVE ME Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING TIPS THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN DRIVING THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems BREAKING IN PERIOD General information Moving parts need time to adjust to one an other break in time The following instructions will help accomplish a long vehicle life and good efficiency During break in do not use the Launch Control refer to page 74 Engine transmission and axle drive Up to 1 200 miles 2 000 km Do not exceed the maximum engine and road speed gt For gasoline engine 4 500 rpm and
57. into a power socket inside the ve hicle 190 WHEELS AND TIRES With the ignition turned on or the engine running switch on the compressor Let the compressor run for approx 3 to 8 mi nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a tire inflation pressure of approx 2 5 bar While the tire is being filled with sealant the tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach approx 5 bar Do not switch off the compressor at this point CAUTION The compressor can overheat during ex tended operation There is risk of property damage Do not run the compressor for more than 10 min If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not reached Switch off the compressor 2 Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel 5 Drive forward and back to distribute the sealant in the tire 4 Inflate the tire again using the compressor If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be reached contact your dealer s service cen ter or another qualified service center or re pair shop ing the bi 1 Remove the connection hose of the sealant container from the wheel 2 Remove the connection hose from the seal ant container Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 3 Wrap the empty sealant container and con nection hose in suitable material to avoid dirtying the trunk 4 Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi cle rt he ni Immediately drive approx 5 mls 10 km h to ensure th
58. last reset by the on board comupter Average speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in the calculation of the average speed CONTROLS DISPLAYS Resetting average values Press and hold PC button on blinker lever Engine temperature display Displays the current engine temperature based on a combination of coolant and motor oil tem perature As soon as the optimum operating temperature has been attained the indicator is in the center position If the engine oil or coolant thus the engine be come too hot a Check Control message is dis played Check the coolant level refer to page 198 Distance to destination The distance remaining to the destination is displayed if a destination is entered in the navi gation system before the trip is started The distance to the destination is adopted au tomatically Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation system before the trip is started The time must be correctly set Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection refer to page 82 function 85 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DISPLAYS Trip on board computer The vehicle features two types of on board computers gt Onboard info the values can be reset as often as necessary gt Trip computer the values provide an ov
59. left and right button on the interior rearview mirror simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds until the LED 143 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS on the interior rearview mirror flashes This erases all programming of the buttons on the interior rearview mirror 3 Hold the hand held transmitter for the sys tem to be controlled approx 1 to 3 in 2 5 to 8 cm away from the buttons of the inte rior rearview mirror The required distance depends on the manual transmitter 4 Simultaneously press and hold the button of the desired function on the hand held transmitter and the button to be program med on the interior rearview mirror The LED on the interior rearview mirror will be gin flashing slowly 5 Release both buttons as soon as the LED flashes more rapidly The LED flashing faster indicates that the button on the inte rior rearview mirror has been programmed If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds change the distance between the interior rearview mirror and the hand held transmitter and repeat the step Sev eral more attempts at different distances may be necessary Wait at least 15 seconds between attempts Canada if programming with the hand held transmitter was interrupted hold down the interior rearview mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand held transmitter button for 2 seconds 6 To program other functions on other but tons repea
60. margin by driving in a risky manner WARNING When driving with roof load e g with roof mounted luggage rack driving safety may not be ensured in driving critical situations due to the elevated center of gravity There is risk of accidents or risk of property damage Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC when driving with roof load lt Indicator warning lights The indicator lamp flashes DSC controls the drive and braking forces ee The indicator lamp lights up DSC has failed 115 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS Deactivating DSC DSC OFF When DSC is deactivated driving stability is re duced during acceleration and when driving in curves To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible Deactivating DSC yw Press and hold this button but not lon cc ger than approx 10 seconds until the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in strument cluster and displays DSC OFF The DSC system is switched off Activating DSC 5S Press button DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go out Indicator warning lights When DSC is deactivated DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument cluster The indicator lamp lights up DSC is de ee i os activated Automatic activation When DSC is deactivated automatic activation occurs in the following situations gt The vehicle has a flat tire gt When ac
61. objects e g clothes hangers directly on the head restraint gt Only use accessories that have been deter mined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint gt Do not use any accessories e g pillows while driving Correctly adjusted head restraint General information A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level 54 Adjusting the height gt To raise push gt To lower press button arrow 1 and push headrest down Folding down gt To lower flaps press the button arrow 1 and press down the head restraint arrow 2 gt Fold back up pull up head restraints Removing Fold the seat down refer to page 149 before removing the head restraint otherwise the head restraint cannot be removed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 ADJUSTING CONTROLS Overview 1 Pull head restraint up against the resist UE 1 Adjusting 55 2 Left right Automatic Curb Monitor 5 Foldin and out 56 2 Press button arrow 1 and pull the head re straint out completely Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror Slide the switch MIRRORS Exterior mirrors Adjusting electrically General information The setting corresponds
62. oil 195 Engine oil adding 196 Engine oil additives 197 Engine oil change 197 Engine oil filler neck 196 Engine oil types alterna tive 197 Engine oil types suitable 197 Engine start during malfunc tion 35 Engine start jump start ing 214 Engine start refer to Starting the engine 65 Engine stop 65 Engine temperature dis play 85 Entering a car wash 220 Equipment interior 145 Error displays see Check Con trol 76 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram see DSC 115 Exchanging wheels tires 186 Exhaust system 159 Exterior mirror automatic dimming feature 56 Exterior mirrors 55 External start 214 External temperature dis play 80 External temperature warn ing 80 Eyes for securing cargo 162 F Failure message see Check Control 76 False alarm refer to Uninten tional alarm 44 Fan refer to Air flow 137 Fan see Air flow 140 Favorites buttons onboard monitor 24 Filler neck for engine oil 196 Fine wood care 222 First aid kit 214 Fitting for towing see tow fit ting 218 Flat tire changing wheels 210 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106 Flat tire repairing 188 Flat tire Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102 Flat tire warning lamp 103 106 Flooding 159 Floor carpet care 223 Floor mats care 223 Fogged up windows 137 Folding back rear seat back rests 149 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Fold out position windshield wipers 70 Foot brake 159 Front airbags 99
63. other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside To do this unlock the lid from below with the integrated key arrow and remove Alarm system The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is locked with the integrated key The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened if the vehicle was unlocked via the door lock In order to terminate this alarm un lock vehicle with the remote control or switch 39 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS on the ignition if needed through emergency detection of the remote control From the inside Locking and unlocking lex el Press button Vehicle is locked Press button The vehicle is unlocked Pressing the buttons for the central locking sys tem locks and unlocks the doors and the tail gate when the front doors are closed but they are not secured against theft The fuel filler flap remains unlocked In the event of a severe accident the vehicle is automatically unlocked The hazard warning system and interior lights come on Unlocking and opening Either unlock the doors together using the cen tral locking system buttons and then pull the door handle above the armrest or pull the door handle on the door to open the door The other doors remain locked TAILGATE Information To avoid locking it into the vehicle do not place the remote control in the cargo area 40 OPENING AND CLOSING CAUTION The tailg
64. pressure in all four tires at the next opportunity If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is shown to be correct it is possible that the Tire Pressure Monitor did not perform a re set Then perform the reset Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on cargo load driv ing style and road conditions A vehicle with an average load has a possible driving range of approx 50 miles 80 km A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differently e g it has reduced lane stability during brak ing a longer braking distance and different self steering properties Adjust your driving style accordingly Avoid abrupt steering ma neuvers or driving over obstacles e g curbs potholes etc Because the possible driving distance depends on how the vehicle is used during the trip the actual distance may be shorter or longer de pending on the driving speed road conditions external temperature cargo load etc WARNING Your vehicle handles differently when a run flat tire is damaged and has low or missing tire inflation pressure e g your lane stability is reduced when braking braking distances are longer and the self steering properties will change There is risk of an accident Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Final tire fai
65. seat prior to starting the trip Adjust the backrest in an as upright position as possible and do not adjust again while driving lt WARNING There is risk of jamming when moving the seats There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage Make sure that the area of movement of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment Adjusting seats Overview Forward backward Thigh support Height Backrest tilt A WU N 49 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS ADJUSTING LJ The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re gion of the spine The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction After releasing the lever move the seat forward or back slightly making sure it engages prop Turn the wheel in order to increase or decrease the curvature Thigh support D es Pull the lever up or press it down as often as needed to reach the desired height Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support In 3 door models entering the rear WARNING There is risk of jamming when moving the seats There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage Make sure that the area of movement of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment lt WARNING Pull the lever and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off as necessary Unexpect
66. so that C appears on the display Next drive in a complete circle at least once at a speed of no more than 4 mph 7 km h If calibration is successful the C is replaced by the points of the compass Left right hand steering The digital compass is already set for right or left hand steering at the factory Setting the language Press and hold the control button for approx 12 to 13 seconds Briefly press the control but ton again to switch between English E and German O Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT Settings are stored automatically after approxi mately 10 seconds SUN VISOR Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be hind a cover When the cover is opened the mirror lighting switches on ASHTRAY CIGARETTE LIGHTER Overview The ashtray is located in one of the frontal cup holders the cigarette lighter above it in the center console Ashtray In order to empty the ashtray remove the ash tray from the cupholder Lighter WARNING Contact with hot heating elements or the hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarette lighter falls down or is held against CONTROLS the respective objects There is risk of fire and injuries Hold the cigarette lighter on its handle Make sure that children do not use the ciga rette lighter a
67. speed is displayed on the symbol 55 DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be switched on if needed Changing the speed H or button press until the desired speed is set If active the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road is clear CONTROLS gt or button each time it is pressed to the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by approx 1 mph 1 km h gt or button each time it is pressed past the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by a maxi mum of 5 mph 10 km h or gt button hold down to repeat the cor responding action Distance WARNING The system does not relieve from the per sonal responsibility Due to the system limits braking can be late There is risk of accidents or risk of property damage Be aware to the traffic situation at all times Adjust the distance to the traffic and weather conditions and maintain the prescribed safety distance possibly by brak ing lt Reduce distance Zi Press button repeatedly until the de sired distance is set The set distance is briefly displayed in A the left part of the instrument cluster Increase distance Es Press button repeatedly until the de ddl sired distance is set The set distance is briefly displayed in A the left part of the instrument cluster Continue cruise contro
68. systems The Universal Integrated Remote Con trol replaces up to 3 different hand held trans mitters To operate the remote control the but tons on the interior rearview mirror must be programmed with the desired functions The hand held transmitter for the particular system is required in order to program the remote con trol Before selling the vehicle delete the stored functions for the sake of security Information WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operat ing remote controlled systems e g the garage door using the universal garage door opener There is risk of injuries or risk of property dam age Make sure that the area of movement of the respective system is clear during program CONTROLS ming and operation Also follow the safety in structions of the hand held transmitter Compatibility A If this symbol is printed on the packag ing or in the instructions of the system to be controlled the system is generally compatible with the Universal Integrated Re mote Control If you have any questions please contact gt A dealer s service center or another quali fied service center or repair shop gt www homelink com on the Internet HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation Overview LED 2 Programmable keys 3 Hand held transmitters of the system Programming General information 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Initial setup Press and hold the
69. systems are automati cally active after every departure Some Intelli Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 gent Safety systems activate according to the last setting Kou Press button briefly gt The menu for the intelligent safety system is displayed The systems are individually switched off ac cording to their respective settings gt LED lights up orange or goes out respective to their individual settings Adjust as needed Individual settings are stored for the profile currently used Maw Press button again gt All Intelligent Safety systems are activated gt The LED lights up green Hold down button gt All Intelligent Safety systems are turned off gt The LED goes out FRONT END COLLISION WARNING WITH CITY BRAK ING FUNCTION The concept The system can help prevent accidents If an accident cannot be prevented the system will help reduce the collision speed The system sounds a warning before an immi nent collision and actuates brakes independ ently if needed The automatic braking intervention is done with limited force and duration The system is controlled via a camera in the base of the mirror The front end collision warning is available even if cruise control has been deactivated SAFETY CONTROLS With the vehicle approaching another vehicle intentionally the collision warning and braking are delayed in order to avoid false system reac tions Gen
70. the info display Press and hold PC button on blinker lever Information is displayed in the info display of the instrument cluster Information at a glance Info display Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up PECENE the following information in the info display gt Range gt GREEN Info When GREEN Mode is activated Average fuel consumption Current fuel consumption Average speed Date Engine temperature display Vo WV WOW g Distance to destination When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system gt Time of arrival When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system gt Speed limit detection Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 gt Speed Adjusting the info display You can select what information from the on board comupter is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster On the Control Display 1 amp Settings 2 Instrument cluster 5 Select the desired displays Information in detail Range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 20 miles 30 km GREEN info Description of GREEN info refer to page 167 Average fuel consumption This is calculated for the period while the en gine is running The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the
71. thumbwheel to adjust the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor Up short interval or high sensitivity of the rain sensor Down long interval or low sensitivity of the rain sensor Pull the wiper lever towards you The system sprays washer fluid on the wind shield and activates the wipers briefly WARNING The washer fluid can freeze onto the win dow at low temperatures and obstruct the view There is risk of an accident Only use the washer systems if the washer fluid cannot freeze Use antifreeze if needed lt CAUTION When the wiper water container is empty the wash pump cannot work as intended There is risk of property damage Do not use the washer system when the wash water con tainer is empty lt Rear window wiper Turn the switch from idle position O upward ar row 1 interval mode When reverse gear is en 69 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DRIVING gaged the system switches to continuous op eration Cleaning rear window In interval mode turn the switch further ar row 2 The switch automatically returns to its interval position when released In idle position turn switch downward arrow 3 The switch automatically returns to its idle posi tion when released Fold out position of the wipers Helpful when changing the wiper blades or un der frosty conditions e g WARNING If the wipers start moving in the folded away state damage may o
72. vehicle jack can slip away to the side gt Do not place wood blocks or similar items under the vehicle jack otherwise it cannot reach its carrying capacity because of the restricted height gt If the vehicle is raised do not lie under the vehicle and do not start the engine other wise a fatal hazard exists Information WARNING The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting the vehicle and for the jacking points on the ve hicle only There is risk of injuries Do not lift any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle jack lt Removing the emergency wheel The emergency wheel is housed in a well on the underbody of the vehicle The screw con nection of the emergency wheel is in the cargo area underneath the floor mat on the floor of the storage compartment for the onboard vehi cle tool kit 1 Loosen the nut using the wheel wrench from the onboard vehicle tool kit S 4 2 Remove the retaining plate Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 REPLACING COMPONENTS MOBILITY 3 Screw wheel lug wrench onto the thread and hold in place with one hand 1 Place the vehicle jack at the jacking point closest to the wheel such that the vehicle jack foot is vertically beneath the vehicle jacking point with the entire surface on the ground 4 Unlock the locking hexagon of the emer P gency wheel well using the hexagon at 4 4 tached to retaining plate 2 Insert the vehicle jack head
73. your hands or arms as low as possible when the airbag is trig gered gt Make sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly i e keeps his or her feet and legs in the floor area gt There should be no persons animals or ob jects between an airbag and a person 100 gt Do not apply adhesive materials to the air bag cover panels do not cover them or modify them in any way gt Dashboard and windshield on the front passenger side must stay clear do not at tach adhesive labels or coverings and do not attach brackets or cables e g for GPS devices or mobile phones gt Donotuse the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area gt Do not place slip covers seat cushions or other objects on the front passenger seat that are not specifically suited for seats with integrated side airbags gt Do not hang pieces of clothing such as jackets over the backrests gt Never modify either the individual compo nents or the wiring in the airbag system This also applies to steering wheel covers the dashboard and the seats gt Do not remove the airbag system Even when you follow all instructions very closely injury from contact with the airbags cannot be ruled out in certain situations The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short term and in most cases temporary hear ing impairment in sensitive individuals Warnings and information on the airbags are also foun
74. 100 mph 160 km h Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum stances From 1 200 miles 2 000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be increased 158 Tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur ing circumstances when tires are brand new they achieve their full traction potential after a break in time Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of ap prox 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimal per formance between brake discs and brake pads Drive moderately during this break in period Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx 300 miles 500 km During this break in period engage the clutch gently Following part replacement The same break in procedures should be ob served if any of the components above men tioned have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle s operating life GENERAL DRIVING NOTES Closing the tailgate WARNING An open tailgate protrudes from the vehi cle and can endanger occupants and other traf fic participants or damage the vehicle in the event of an accident braking or evasive ma neuvers In addition exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage Do not drive with the tailgate open lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN DRIVING If dri
75. 15 mph 20 km h Beneficial in the following situations gt In car washes gt On narrow roads gt For folding mirrors back out that were folded away manually Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto matically at a speed of approx 25 mph 40 km h Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim med Photocells are used to control the Interior rearview mirror refer to page 56 56 Interior rearview mirror manually dimmable Flip lever To reduce the blinding effect of the interior rear view mirror flip the lever forward Turn knob Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by the interior mirror Interior rearview mirror automatic dimming feature The concept Photocells are used for control Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 gt Inthe mirror glass gt On the back of the mirror Functional requirement For proper operation gt Keep the photocells clean gt Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield STEERING WHEEL Information WARNING Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel move ments Vehicle control could be lost There is risk of an accident Adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary only Adjusting 1 Switch on the ignition
76. 18 Onboard monitor 26 Voice activation system 29 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle CONTROLS 54 Opening and closing 49 Adjusting 58 Transporting children safely 62 Driving 75 Displays 94 Lights 99 Safety 115 Driving stability control systems 119 Driving comfort 156 Climate control 143 Interior equipment 145 Digital compass 151 Storage compartments DRIVING TIPS 158 Things to remember when driving 161 Loading 164 Saving fuel MOBILITY 174 176 178 195 195 198 200 202 214 220 Refueling Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Engine oil Coolant Maintenance Replacing components Breakdown assistance Care REFERENCE 226 251 256 Technical data Appendix Everything from A to Z Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 INFORMATION INFORMATION USING THIS OWNER S MANUAL The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic is by using the index An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner s Handbook for Vehicle User s manual for Navigation Entertainment Communication The topics Navigation Entertainment Commu nication and the short commands of the voice activation system can be retrieved on the Con trol Display via the Integrated Owner s Hand book Additional sources of informat
77. 3 door models COOPER S Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 195 55R 1687HM 2 8 41 S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 V M S A S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 W RSC 2 6 38 175 60R 1686 HM 3 1 45 2 9 42 S XL RSC 205 45 R 17 88 V M S XL A S RSC 205 45 R 17 88 V M S XL RSC 205 45 R 17 88 W XL RSC 205 40 R 18 86 W XL RSC Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 On 3 door models JOHN COOPER WORKS Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 185 50 R 17 86 H M S XL RSC 205 45 R 17 88W XL RSC 205 45 R 17 88 V M S XL A S RSC 205 45 R 17 88 V M S XL RSC 3 1 45 2 9 42 205 40 R 18 86 W XL RSC 5 4149 3 2 46 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 WHEELS AND TIRES MOBILITY On 5 door models COOPER Tire size Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 175 65R1584HM S A S Std 175 65R1584HM S Std 175 65 R 15 84H Std 195 55R1687HM S RSC 195 55 R 1687V M S A S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 W RSC 205 45R1788VM S XL A S RSC 205 45R1788VM S XL RSC 205 45 R 17 88W XL RSC 175 60 R 16 86 H M S XL RSC 205 40 R 18 86 W XL RSC Compact wheel T115 70R1590M Pressure specifications in bar PSI 2 8 41 2 6 38 2 8 41 2 8 41 Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 183 MOBILITY On 5 door models COOPER S Tire s
78. 4 VI 15 REPLACING COMPONENTS Then pull the wiper blade free from the holder of the wiper arm arrow 2 4 Insert and latch a new wiper blade in re verse order 5 Fold down the wipers Replace rear wiper blade 1 Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly 2 Turn the wiper blade all the way back 5 Continue turning the wiper blade all the way so that it pops out of the holder 4 Press the new wiper blade into the holder until you hear it snap into place 5 Fold the wipers in LAMP AND BULB REPLACE MENT General information Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution to vehicle safety The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you have appropriate work performed by a MOBILITY dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop if you are unfami liar with it or if it has not been described here A spare lamp box is available from a dealer s service center or another qualified service cen ter or repair shop Information Lights and bulbs WARNING Bulbs can get hot during operation Con tact with the bulbs can cause burns There is risk of injuries Only change bulbs after they have cooled off lt WARNING Work on switched on lighting systems can cause short circuits There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage When working on the lighting system switch off the lamps in question If necessary heed the bulb manufac turer s instructions CAU
79. 5 Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2160 179 MOBILITY On 3 door models COOPER S Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 195 55 R 1687HM 24 535 S RSC 195 55 R 1687V M S A S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 W RSC 2 4 35 175 60R 1686HM 2 6 38 S XL RSC 205 45R1788VM S XL A S RSC 205 45 R 17 88 V M S XL RSC 205 45 R 17 88 W XL RSC 205 40 R 18 86 W XL RSC 2 4 55 180 WHEELS AND TIRES On 3 door models JOHN COOPER WORKS Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 185 50R1786HM 2 9 42 S XL RSC 205 45 R 17 88W XL RSC 205 45 R 17 88 V M S XL A S RSC 205 45 R 17 88 V M S XL RSC 205 40 R 18 86 W XL RSC 2 7 39 On 5 door models COOPER Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 175 65R1584HM 2 5 36 S A S Std 175 65R1584HM S Std 175 65 R 15 84H Std 195 55R1687HM S RSC 195 55 R 1687V M S A S RSC 195 55 R 1687 W RSC 2 3 33 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Tire size 205 45R1788VM S XL A S RSC 205 45R1788VM S XL RSC 205 45 R 17 88 W XL RSC 175 60 R 16 86 H M S XL RSC 205 40 R 18 86 W XL RSC Emergency wheel T 115 70 R 15 90 M On 5 door models Tire size Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 195 55 R 16 87 H M S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 V
80. 68 Windshield de froster 158 140 Windshield washer fluid 70 Windshield wipers fold out position 70 Windshield wipers see wiper system 68 Winter storage care 225 Winter tires suitable tires 187 Winter tires tread 185 Wiper blades replacing 202 Wiper fluid 70 Wiper system 68 Wood care 222 Word match concept naviga tion 25 Wrench 202 244 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 01 40 2 963 334 ue DRIVE ME Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15
81. Button in the vehicle Py Parking assistant Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Ultrasound sensors The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking spaces are located on the wheel housing To ensure full functionality gt Keep the sensors clean and free of ice gt When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm gt Do not put stickers over sensors Requirements For measuring parking spaces gt Maximum speed while driving forward ap prox 22 mph 35 km h gt Maximum distance to row of parked vehi cles 5 ft 1 5 m Suitable parking space gt Gaps behind an object that has a min length of 5 ft 1 5 m gt Gap between two objects with a minimum length of approx 5 ft 1 5 m gt Min length of gap between two objects your vehicle s length plus approx 3 3 ft 1 0 m gt Minimum depth approx 5 ft 1 5 m Regarding the parking procedure gt Doors and tailgate closed gt Parking brake released DRIVING COMFORT CONTROLS gt When parking in parking spaces on the driver s side the corresponding turn signal must be set Switching on off Switching on with the button DN Press button The LED lights up The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display gy Parking assistant is activated automatically Switching on with reverse gear Shift into reverse
82. Coasting with idling en gine 168 Combination switch see Turn signals 67 Combi switch see wiper sys tem 68 Comfort Access 41 Compartments in the doors 152 Compass 145 Compressor 188 Condensation on win dows 140 Condensation under the vehi cle 160 Condition Based Service CBS 200 Configuring driving pro gram 118 Confirmation signal 43 REFERENCE Control Display 18 Control Display settings 87 Controller 19 Control systems driving stabil ity 115 Convenient opening 38 Coolant 198 Cooling function 137 139 Cooling maximum 139 Cooling system 198 Cornering lamp 96 Corrosion on brake discs 160 Cosmetic mirror 147 Courtesy lamps during unlock ing 37 Courtesy lamps with the vehi cle locked 38 Cruise control 124 Cruise control active 119 Cruising range 81 Cupholder 152 Current fuel consumption 81 D Damage tires 186 Damping control dy namic 117 Data technical 226 Date 80 Daytime running lights 96 Defrosting refer to defrosting the windows 137 Defrosting see Windows de frosting 140 Defrosting the windows 137 Dehumidifying air 137 139 Deleting personal data 24 Deletion of personal data 24 Destination distance 85 Digital clock 80 Digital compass 145 Dimensions 226 Dimmable exterior mirrors 56 Dimmable interior rearview mirror 56 237 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 REFERENCE Direction indicator see Turn signals 67 Display electronic
83. Contents A Z OWNER S MANUAL MINI Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MINI Owner s Manual for Vehicle Thank you for choosing a MINI The more familiar you are with your vehicle the better control you will have on the road We therefore strongly suggest Read this Owner s Manual before starting off in your new MINI Also use the Integrated Owner s Manual in your vehicle It con tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your MINI The manual also contains information designed to en hance operating reliability and road safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your MINI Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner s Handbook for Vehicle Get started now We wish you driving fun and inspiration with your MINI The MINI team Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English VI 15 07 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTENTS The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic or item is by using the index refer to page 236 6 Information AT A GLANCE 14 Cockpit
84. Depending on the weather the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started The air conditioner produces condensation wa ter refer to page 160 that will exit from below the car Recirculated air mode You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu tants in the immediate environment by tempo rarily suspending the supply of outside air The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle Press button repeatedly to select an operating mode CONTROLS LED off outside air flows in continuously LED on recirculated air mode the supply of outside air into the vehicle is perma nently blocked To prevent window condensation recirculated air mode switches off automatically after a cer tain amount of time depending on the external temperature With constant recirculated air mode the air quality in the car s interior deteriorates and the fogging of the windows increases If the windows fog over switch off recirculated air mode and increase the air flow if needed Air flow manual Turn the ring to set the desired air volume The higher the rate the more ef fective the heating or cooling will be The air flow from the air conditioner may be re duced automatically to save battery power Manual air distribution Turn the wheel to select the de sired program or the desired in termediate setting W Windows 4 Upper body region 34 Footwell 1 Windows upper body region and
85. Dis play 18 Mounting of child restraint systems 59 Multifunction steering wheel buttons 14 Multimedia refer to Integrated Owner s Manual N Navigation refer to Integrated Owner s Manual Neck restraints front see Head restraints 53 Neck restraints rear see Head restraints 54 New wheels and tires 186 Nylon rope for tow starting towing 217 O OBD Onboard Diagnos tics 201 Obstacle marking rearview camera 131 Octane rating see Recom mended fuel grade 176 Odometer 80 Office refer to Integrated Owner s Manual Oil 195 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Oil adding 196 Oil additives 197 Oil change 197 Oil change interval service re quirements 81 Oil filler neck 196 Oil types alternative 197 Oil types suitable 197 Old batteries disposal 213 On board computer 84 On board computer refer to On board computer 84 Onboard Diagnostics OBD 201 Onboard monitor 18 Onboard monitor operating concept 18 Onboard vehicle tool kit 202 Opening closing via door lock 39 Opening closing with remote control 37 Operating menus onboard monitor 18 Optional equipment standard equipment 6 Outside air refer to Automatic recirculated air control 140 Own safety 7 P Paint vehicle 221 Panoramic glass sunroof 46 Parallel parking assistant 132 Park Distance Control PDC 126 Parked car ventilation 141 Parked vehicle condensa tion 160 Parking aid see PDC 126 Parking assistant 132 Parking brake
86. ERENCE Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 AT A GLANCE COCKPIT i COCKPIT VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not ALL AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL 1 Power windows ZO Low beams 2 Exterior mirror operation z 5 Central locking system Z Automatic headlight control 4 Lights Corner illuminating lights 0 Front fog lights High beam Assistant amp Instrument lighting 0 Lights off e Daytime running lights 5 Steering wheel buttons left 4 Parking lights zDQz 14 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 COCKPIT AT A GLANCE Camera based cruise control on aye Cleaning windows 69 ec off 119 a Cruise control on off 124 Rear window wiper 69 REAR Storespeed 119 124 om Cleaning rear window 69 Res Pause continue cruise con 9 Steering wheel buttons right CNCL trol 119 124 Mu gt Voice activation 26 l Setspeed 119 124 0 Telephone JA Reduce distance 119
87. ES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems START STOP BUTTON The concept Pressing the Start Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine Steptronic transmission the en gine starts in selector lever posi tion P or N with the brake pedal pressed when you press the Start Stop button Manual transmission the engine starts with the clutch pedal pressed when the Start Stop but ton is pressed Ignition on Steptronic transmission press the Start Stop button and do not press on the brake pedal at the same time Manual transmission press the Start Stop but ton without stepping on the clutch pedal All vehicle systems are ready for operation Most of the indicator and warning lights in the instrument cluster light up for a varied length of time 62 To save battery power when the engine is off switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems power consumers Ignition off Manual transmission press the Start Stop but ton again without stepping on the clutch pedal Steptronic transmission shi
88. FORT If no speed is indicated it is possible that the conditions necessary for operation are not cur rently fulfilled Distance to vehicle ahead of you Selected distance from the vehicle driving ahead is briefly displayed in the left hand por tion of the info display Distance display Distance 1 A Distance 2 Distance 3 Distance 4 A This value is set automatically after the system is switched on Indicator warning lights S Symbol lights up orange A vehicle has been detected ahead of you Symbol flashes orange S The conditions are not adequate for the system to work The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal amp Symbol flashes red and a signal sounds You are requested to intervene by brak ing or make an evasive maneuver The system has been interrupted or dis tance control is temporarily suppressed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING COMFORT because the accelerator pedal is being pressed a vehicle was not detected Distance control is temporarily sup pressed because the accelerator pedal is being pressed a vehicle was de tected Displays in the Head up Display The information from Active Cruise Control can also be displayed in the Head up Display Adjusting the Head up Di
89. Head up Display is extended When switching off the projection lens of the Head up Display is retracted again EN Press button ic Display Overview The following information is displayed on the Head up Display gt Speed gt Navigation system gt Check Control messages gt Selection list from the instrument cluster gt Driver assistance systems Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed Selecting displays in the Head up Display On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 90 5 Displayed information 4 Selectthe desired displays in the Head up Display Settings are stored for the profile currently used Setting the brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness The basic setting can be adjusted manually On the Control Display amp Settings Head Up Display Brightness de QU NI un Turn the controller until the desired bright ness is set 5 Pressthe controller When the low beams are activated the bright ness of the Head up Display can be additionally influenced using the instrument lighting refer to page 97 Settings are stored for the profile currently used Adjusting the height On the Control Display Settings Head Up Display Height Turn the controller until the desired height is reached me USB n 5 Pressthe controller Settings are stored for the profile cur
90. LE MEMORY BUTTONS General information The onboard monitor functions can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly e g radio stations naviga tion destinations phone numbers and menu entries Settings are stored for the profile currently used Saving a function 1 Highlight function via the onboard monitor 2 iG Press and hold the desired button until a signal sounds Running a function Dl Press button 24 ONBOARD MONITOR The function will work immediately This means e g that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected Displaying the button assignment Touch buttons with bare fingers Do not wear gloves or use objects The key assignment is displayed at top edge of screen 193 2189 3 amp 9 4 eg Owner s Manual Quick reference Search by pictures Owner s Manual Onboard info Trip computer Vehicle status Deleting the button assignments 1 Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for approx five seconds 2 OK DELETING PERSONAL IN THE VEHICLE The concept Depending on the usage the vehicle saves per sonal data such as stored radio stations These personal data can be permanently deleted via the onboard monitor General information Depending on the equipment package the fol lowing data can be deleted gt Personal Profile settings gt Stored radio stations gt Stored Favorites buttons gt Travel and on board comu
91. N ASSISTANCE VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP WARNING TRIANGLE TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems The warning triangle is located in the tailgate To remove loosen the brackets HAZARD WARNING FLASH ERS FIRST AID KIT The first aid kit is located in the trunk Some of the articles have a limited service life Check the expiration dates of the contents reg ularly and replace any expired items promptly JUMP STARTING General information The button is located above the Control Dis play If the battery is discharged the engine can be started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables Only use jumper cables with fully insulated clamp handles Information DANGER Contact with live components can lead to an electric shock There is risk of injuries or danger to life Do not touch any components that are under voltage To prevent personal injury or damage to both vehicles adhere strictly to the following proce dure i Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 BREAKDOWN ASSISTANCE MOBILITY Preparation CAUTION
92. OK Confirm the selection 84 AA Increase distance 119 i Move selection up 84 Steering column stalk left R Turn signal 67 Move selection down 84 e v High beams head Increase volume D light flasher 67 x 4 High beam Assistant 96 Reduce volume p Roadside parking lights 95 10 Horn 11 Adjust the steering wheel 57 gt BC On board computer 84 12 Unlock hood 194 Instrument cluster 75 Steering column stalk right Windshield wipers 68 we S Rain sensor 68 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 AT A GLANCE COCKPIT a TER CONS ATI I INIIS TLIC CI ALI JO UN Di HE CE V 1 Hazard warning system E Start stop the engine and switch A even the ignition on off Intelligent Safety DSC Dynamic Stability Con ee trol 2 Control Display ko Head up Display 3 Radio Multimedia 4 Glove compartment 7 Steptronic transmission selector lever 5 Climate control Manual transmission selector lever 6 Py PDC Park Distance Control 8 Controller with buttons Rearview camera 9 Parking brake Parking assistant 10 Driving Dynamics Control A Auto Start Stop function OFF 16 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 COCKPIT AT A GLANCE ALL AROUND THE ROOFLINER 1 Emergency Request 4 ww
93. Press button 77 The Owner s Manual is displayed im mediately Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 INTEGRATED OWNER S MANUAL IN THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 HANDLE ME Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS OPENING AND CLOSING OPENING AND CLOSING VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems REMOTE CONTROL KEY General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote con trols with integrated key Every remote control holds a replaceable bat tery You may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country specific ver sion For Settings refer to page 42 The vehicle stores personal settings for every remote control Personal Profile refer to page 36 The remote controls hold information on re quired maintenance Service data in the remote control refer to page 200 34 Ove
94. REPLACING COMPONENTS VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems ONBOARD VEHICLE TOOL KIT The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the trough under the trunk floor The warning triangle is located in the tailgate To remove loosen the brackets 202 WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT Information CAUTION If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield without the wiper blades installed the wind shield can be damaged There is risk of prop erty damage Secure the wiper arm when re placing the wiper blades and do not fold down the wipers without the wiper blades installed lt CAUTION Folded away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened There is risk of prop erty damage Make sure that the wipers with the wiper blades mounted are folded down onto the windshield before opening the hood Replacing the front wiper blades 1 Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly 2 Openthe wiper blade lock arrow 5 Pull the wiper blade down first out of the holder on the wiper arm arrow 1 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 33
95. TION Contaminated bulbs reduce their service life There is risk of property damage Do not hold new bulbs with your bare hands Use a clean cloth or something similar or hold the bulb by its base lt Light emitting diodes LEDs Some items of equipment use light emitting di odes installed behind a cover as a light source These light emitting diodes which are related to conventional lasers are officially designated as Class 1 light emitting diodes WARNING Too intensive brightness can irritate or damage the retina of the eye There is risk of injuries Do not look directly into the headlights or other light sources for an extended period of time Do not remove the LED covers 203 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY Condensation can form on the inside of the ex ternal lights in cool or humid weather When driving with the lights switched on the conden sation evaporates after a short time The head light glass does not need to be changed If despite driving with the lights switched on increasing humidity forms e g water droplets in the lamp the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends having it checked by a dealer s service center or another qualified service cen ter or repair shop Front lights bulb replacement 1 Low beams high beams 2 Turn signal 204 N REPLACING COMPONENTS 1 Daytime running lights 2 Low beams high beams 3 Turn signal Parking
96. When approaching an object an intermittent sound indicates the position of the object E g if an object is detected to the left rear of the ve hicle a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker The shorter the distance to the object the shorter the intervals If the distance to a detected object is less than approx 10 in 25 cm a continuous tone is sounded If objects are located both in front of and to the rear of the vehicle an alternating continuous signal is sounded The signal tone is switched off when selector lever position P is engaged on vehicles with Steptronic transmission 128 DRIVING COMFORT Volume The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the entertainment volume can be adjusted 1 amp 9 Multimedia amp Radio or 2 Settings Tone Volume settings PDC To adjust turn the controller Ov MT dm o ND To store press the controller Settings are stored for the profile currently used Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display Objects that are farther away are already displayed on the Con trol Display before a signal sounds A display appears as soon as Park Distance Control PDC is activated The range of the sensors is represented in col ors red green and yellow When the image of the rearview camera is dis played the switch can be made to PDC Ry Rear view camera System limits Limits of ultraso
97. ad safety gt Driving comfort Checking the tire inflation pressure WARNING A tire with low or missing tire inflation pressure impacts handling such as steering and braking response There is risk of an acci dent Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and correct it as needed e g twice a month and before a long trip Tires have a natural consistent loss of tire infla tion pressure Tires heat up while driving and the tire inflation pressure increases along with the tire s temper ature The tire inflation pressure specifications relate to cold tires or tires with the ambient temperature 178 WHEELS AND TIRES Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold This means after driving no more than 1 25 miles 2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours The displays of inflation devices may under read by up to O 1 bar For Flat Tire Monitor after correcting the tire inflation pressure reinitialize the Flat Tire Moni tor For Tire Pressure Monitor after correcting the tire inflation pressure reset the Tire Pressure Monitor gt Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor gt Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor Checking the inflation pressure of the emergency wheel Located behind the bumper on the underside of the vehicle is an opening for checking the tire inflation pressure Pressure specifications The tire inflation pressure table refer to page 179 c
98. ads WARNING Even at temperatures above 37 F 3 C there can be a danger of icy roads e g on bridges or shady sections of road There is risk of an accident Adjust your driving style to the weather conditions at low temperatures 4 TIME The time is displayed in the in strument cluster Setting the time on the Control Display refer to page 87 DATE The date is displayed in the in strument cluster Set the date on the Control Dis play refer to page 87 E 01 10 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 RANGE Display With a low remaining range gt A Check Control message is displayed briefly A 347 mi gt The remaining range is shown on the onboard com puter gt With a dynamic driving style e g taking curves aggressively the engine function is not always ensured The Check Control message appears continu ously below a range of approx 30 miles 50 km CAUTION With a range of less than 30 miles 50 km it is possible that the engine will no longer have sufficient fuel Engine functions are no longer ensured There is risk of property damage Re fuel promptly Displaying the cruising range 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 5 Range CURRENT FUEL CONSUMP TION The concept Displays the current fuel consumption Check whether you are currently driving in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner Displaying the current fuel consumpt
99. age 120 119 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS Press button Function Pause cruise control refer to page 120 E m i CNCL Continue cruise control with the last setting refer to page 121 E Reduce distance refer to a page 121 a Increase distance refer to page 121 Increase maintain and store speed refer to page 121 Reduce maintain and store speed refer to page 121 EE Buttons are arranged according to vehicle s ser ies optional features and country specifica tions Camera The camera is installed near the interior rear view mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off and interrupting cruise control Switching on Press button on the steering wheel ER 120 DRIVING COMFORT Display in the instrument cluster lights LEN up Im Display in the instrument cluster lights 55 up The current speed is adopted as de sired speed and displayed with symbol Cruise control is active and maintains the set speed DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be switched on if needed Switch off Press button on the steering wheel ER The displays go out The stored desired speed is deleted Interrupting Sg Press button on the steering wheel CNCL The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations gt When the brakes are applied gt
100. ain sensor refer to page 69 to avoid unintentional wiper acti vation gt In some cases an unintentional alarm can be triggered by the interior motion sensor of the alarm system Follow the instructions on avoiding an unintentional alarm refer to page 44 CAUTION Too high guide rails in car washes can damage body parts There is risk of property damage Avoid car washes with guide rails higher than 4 in 10 cm Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll ina car wash take the following steps Manual transmission 1 Drive into the car wash 2 Shiftto neutral 5 Switch the engine off 4 Switch on the ianition Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Steptronic transmission 1 Drive into the car wash Engage selector lever position N Make sure that the parking brake is re leased 4 Press the Start Stop button to switch off the engine In this way the ignition remains switched on and two Check Control messages are displayed Asignal sounds when you leave the vehicle while in selector lever position N The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside when in selector lever position N A signal is sounded when an attempt is made to lock the vehicle To start the engine with manual transmission 1 Press on the clutch pedal 2 Pressthe Start Stop button To start the engine with Steptronic transmis sion 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Pressthe S
101. andard view 90 Heavy cargo stowing 162 High beam Assistant 96 High beams 67 High beams low beams see High beam Assistant 96 Hills 160 Hill start assistant see Drive off assistant 118 Holder for beverages 152 Homepage 6 Hood 194 Horn 14 Hot exhaust system 159 HUD Head up Display 89 Hydroplaning 159 REFERENCE Ice warning see External tem perature warning 80 Icy roads see External tem perature warning 80 Identification marks tires 184 Identification number see ve hicle identification num ber 10 Ignition key see Remote con trol 34 Ignition off 62 Ignition on 62 Illuminated ring central in strument cluster 88 Indication of a flat tire 103 106 Indicator lamp see Check Control 76 Individual air distribu tion 137 140 Individual settings see Per sonal Profile 36 Inflation pressure tires 178 Inflation pressure warning tires 106 Info display refer to On Board computer 84 Information 6 Initialize Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 103 Initializing Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106 Instrument cluster 75 Instrument cluster electronic displays 76 Instrument lighting 97 Integrated key 34 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle 29 Intelligent Safety 108 Intensity AUTO program 139 Interior equipment 143 Interior lights 98 239 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 REFERENCE Interior lights during unlock ing 37 Interior lights with the vehicle lo
102. anual consists of three parts which offer various levels of infor mation or possible access Quick Reference Guide The Quick Reference Guide provides informa tion how to operate the car how to use basic vehicle functions or what to do in case of a breakdown This information can also be dis played while driving Search by images Image search provides information and de scriptions This is helpful when the terminology for a feature is not at hand Owner s Manual Search for information and descriptions by en tering terms selected from the index Select components MENU Press button Turn the controller open Vehicle info Press the controller Be SAC NR Selecting desired range gt Quick reference gt Search by pictures gt Owner s Manual 2 Vehicle info MINIMALISM Quick reference Search by pictures Owner s Manual W Onboard info Trip computer Vehicle status Leafing through the Owner s Manual Page by page with link access Turn the controller until the next or previous page is displayed Page by page without link access Scroll through the pages directly while skipping the links Highlight the symbol once Now simply press the controller to browse from page to page Scroll back LI 29 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 AT A GLANCE Scroll forward ac Context help Owner s Manual to the temporarily selected function You ma
103. ar tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 g times as well on the government course as a tire graded Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 WHEELS AND TIRES 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use how ever and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under control led conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hy droplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high te
104. art no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 REFERENCE 233 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 REFERENCE 254 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 REFERENCE 235 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 REFERENCE EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z EVERYTHING FROM A TOZ INDEX A ABS Antilock Brake Sys tem 115 Acceleration Assistant refer to Launch Control 74 ACC see camera based cruise control 119 Activated charcoal filter 141 Active Cruise Control see camera based cruise con trol 119 Additives oil 197 Adjustments seats head re straints 49 Adjustments steering wheel 57 After washing vehicle 221 Airbags 99 Airbags indicator warning light 100 Air circulation refer to Recir culated air mode 140 Air circulation see Recircu lated air mode 137 Air conditioner 156 Air dehumidifying see Cool ing function 137 139 Air distribution manual 137 140 Air flow air conditioner 157 Air flow automatic climate control 140 Air pressure tires 178 Air vents refer to Ventila tion 141 Alarm system 45 Alarm triggering 45 Alarm unintentional 44 All around the center con sole 16 236 All around the roofliner 17 All around the steering wheel 14 All season tires see Winter tires 187 Alternating code hand held transmitter 144 Alternative oil types 197 Antifreeze washer fluid 70 Antilock Brake System ABS 115 Anti slip control see DSC 115 Approve
105. at the sealant is evenly distributed in the tire Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h If possible do not drive at speeds less than 12 mph 20 km h the tire in To 1 Stopata suitable location Screw the connection hose onto the tire valve stem 5 Attach the connection hose directly to the compressor WHEELS AND TIRES MC 4 Insert the connector into a power socket in side the vehicle 5 Correctthe tire inflation pressure to 2 5 bar gt Increase pressure with the ignition turned on or the engine running switch on the compressor gt To reduce the pressure press the but ton on the compressor Continuing the trip Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph 80 km h Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor refer to page Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor refer to page Replace the nonworking tire and the sealant container of the Mobility System as soon as possible Fine linl The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends use of fine link snow chains Certain types of fine link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended as road safe and suitable Information regarding suitable snow chains is available from a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop 191 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY WHEELS AND TIRES Use Use only in pairs on the front wheels
106. ate con trol flashes if the system is switched on Preselecting the reel on time On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Climate 5 Timer 1 or Timer 2 4 Setthe desired time Activating the reel on time On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Climate 5 Activate timer 1 or Activate timer 2 The symbol on the automatic climate con trol lights up when the reel on time is acti vated The symbol on the automatic climate con trol flashes when the system has been switched on 141 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS CLIMATE CONTROL The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours After that it needs to be reacti vated age Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT INTERIOR EQUIPMENT VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems UNIVERSAL INTEGRATED RE MOTE CONTROL The concept The Universal Integrated Remote Control can operate up to 3 functions of remote controlled systems such as garage door drives or lighting
107. ate swings back and up when it opens There is risk of property damage Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operat ing the tailgate There is risk of injuries Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing CAUTION Sharp edged or pointed objects can hit the rear window and heat conductors while driving There is risk of property damage Cover the edges and ensure that pointed objects do not hit the rear window Opening from the outside When the tailgate is opened make sure there is sufficient clearance to prevent damage Ei gt Unlock the vehicle and press the button on the tailgate gt Press button on the remote control for approx 1 second As the case may be the doors are also un locked Unlocking with the remote control refer to page 38 The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up ward Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 OPENING AND CLOSING Opening from the inside With the vehicle is stationary press the button in the driver s footwell Closing Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate can be used to conveniently pull down the tail gate COMFORT ACCESS The concept The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control All you need to do is to have the remote control with you such as in y
108. ause a sudden drop in tire inflation pressure There is risk of an accident Pay attention to the permitted load capacity of the tires and never exceed the per mitted gross weight CAUTION Fluids in the cargo area can cause dam age There is risk of property damage Make sure that no fluids leak in the cargo area lt WARNING Loose objects in the car s interior can be thrown into the car s interior while driving e g in the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers There is risk of injuries Secure loose objects in the car s interior LOADING DRIVING TIPS DETERMINING THE LOAD LIMIT 1 Locate the following statement on your ve hicle s placard gt The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs Otherwise damage to the ve hicle and unstable driving situations may result I 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 5 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds 4 Theresulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load ca pacity For example if the YYY amount equals 1 000 Ibs and there will be four 150 Ibs pas sengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 400 Ibs 1 000 Ibs minus 600 Ibs 400 Ibs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicl
109. ays protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly Your vehicle is covered by the fol lowing warranties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Federal Emissions Performance Warranty Y Y YN California Emission Control System Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to de liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or re gion you may be required to adapt your vehi cle to meet different prevailing operating con ditions and homologation requirements You should also be aware of any applicable war ranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region In such case please contact Cus tomer Relations for further information Maintenance Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Specifications for required maintenance meas ures gt MINI Mainte
110. base of the rearview mirror controls the system General information With sufficient brightness the system warns about possible collision danger with pedes trians starting at approx 6 mph 10 km h to ap prox 35 mph 60 km h and assists with braking before a collision Under those circumstances it reacts to people who are within the detection range of the sys tem Detection range The detection area in front of the vehicle is div ided into two areas 112 gt Central area arrow 1 directly in front of the vehicle gt Expanded area arrow 2 to the right and left A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo cated within the central area A warning is is sued about pedestrians who are located within the extended area only if they are moving in the direction of the central area Information WARNING Indicators and warnings do not relieve from the personal responsibility Due to system limits warnings or reactions of the system may not be output or they may be output too late or incorrectly There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the re spective situations WARNING Due to system limits individual functions can malfunction during tow starting towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated e g approach control warning with light brak ing function There is risk of an accident Switch all Intelligent Sa
111. ble additional restraint systems The protective ef fect of the safety belts can be limited or lost when safety belts are fastened incorrectly An incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause addi tional injuries e g in the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers There is risk of injuries or danger to life Secure persons shorter than 5 ft 150 cm using suitable restraint systems 4 58 Accident research shows that the safest place for children is in the back seat Only transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft 150 cm in the rear in child restraint systems provided in accordance with the age weight and size of the child Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint system can no longer be used due to their age weight and size Children on the front passenger seat Before using a child restraint system on the front passenger seat ensure that the front knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated Automatic deactivation of front seat passenger airbags refer to page 101 Information WARNING Active front seat passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the airbags are activated There is risk of inju ries Make sure that the front seat passenger airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334
112. c Traction Control is activated Dynamic Stability Control DSC is o8 switched off or Dynamic Traction Con trol DTC is switched on For additional information refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC refer to page 115 and Dynamic Traction Control DTC refer to page 116 Flat Tire Monitor FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers For additional information refer to Flat Tire Monitor refer to page 106 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire Illuminated the Tire Pressure Monitor Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers Flashing and then continuously illuminated no flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be detected gt Interference through systems or devices with the same radio frequency After leav ing the area of the interference the system automatically becomes active again gt TPM could not conclude the reset perform the reset of the system again gt Awheel without TPM electronics is mounted Have it checked by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop as needed gt Malfunction Have system checked by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop 78 For additional
113. ccur to parts of the vehicle or body parts can be jammed There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipers are folded in when switching on lt Switch the ignition on and off again 2 With icy conditions make sure that blades are not frozen to the windshield 5 Pressthe wiper lever up beyond the point of resistance and hold it for approx 5 sec onds until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical position After the wipers are folded back down the wiper system must be reactivated Switch on the ignition 2 Push wiper lever down Wipers move to their resting position and are ready again for operation 70 WASHER FLUID Information WARNING Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful substances and are flammable There is risk of fire and risk of injuries Observe the in structions on the containers Keep antifreeze away from ignition sources Do not refill oper ating materials into different bottles Store op erating materials out of reach of children United States The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U S EPA and many individual states do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratio limits that apply Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid con tainer Use of BMW s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the equivalent is recommended WARNING Improperly executed work under t
114. ce synchroni zation is complete the programmed func tion will be carried out Reprogramming individual buttons 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Press and hold the interior rearview mirror button to be programmed 5 Assoonasthe interior rearview mirror LED starts flashing slowly hold the hand held transmitter for the system to be controlled approx 1 to 5 in 2 5 to 8 cm away from the buttons of the interior rearview mirror The required distance depends on the manual transmitter Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 4 Likewise press and hold the button of the desired function on the hand held trans mitter 5 Release both buttons as soon as the interior rearview mirror LED flashes more rapidly The LED flashing faster indicates that the button on the interior rearview mirror has been programmed The system can then be controlled by the button on the interior rearview mirror If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds change the distance and re peat the step Several more attempts at dif ferent distances may be necessary Wait at least 15 seconds between attempts Canada if programming with the hand held transmitter was interrupted hold down the interior rearview mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand held transmitter button for 2 seconds Controls WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operat ing remote controlled systems e g the garage
115. ch off from normal wiper speed If the wipers start moving in the folded press down once away state damage may occur to parts of the vehicle or body parts can be jammed There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipers are folded in when switching on lt gt To switch off from fast wiper speed press down twice Interval mode or rain sensor The concept Without the rain sensor the frequency of the wiper operation is preset Switching on The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall The sensor is located on the wind shield directly behind the interior rearview mir ror The lever automatically returns to its initial po sition when released gt Normal wiper speed tap up once The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DRIVING Washing the windshield Press button on the wiper lever Wiping is started If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor LED in wiper lever lights up When wipers are frozen to windshield wiper operation is deactivated CAUTION If the rain sensor is activated the wipers can accidentally start moving in car washes There is risk of property damage Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes Turn the
116. cked 38 Interior motion sensor 44 Interior rearview mirror auto matic dimming feature 56 Interior rearview mirror com pass 145 Interior rearview mirror man ually dimmable 56 Internet site 6 Interval display service re quirements 81 Interval mode 68 J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 210 Joystick Steptronic transmis sion 71 Jump starting 214 K Key remote control 34 Keyless Go see Comfort Ac cess 41 Key Memory see Personal Profile 36 Kickdown Steptronic trans mission 71 Knee airbag 100 L Label on recommended tires 186 Lamp replacement 203 Lamp replacement front 204 Lamp replacement rear 206 Lamp replacement side 209 Language on Control Dis play 88 240 EVERYTHING FROM ATOZ Lashing eyes securing cargo 162 LATCH child restraint sys tem 60 Launch Control 74 Leather care 221 LED bug light 204 LED headlights 204 LED ring central instrument cluster 88 LEDs light emitting di odes 203 Letters and numbers enter ing 25 Light 94 Light alloy wheels care 222 Light emitting diodes LEDs 203 Lighter 147 Lighting 94 Lights and bulbs 203 Light switch 94 Load 162 Loading 161 Lock door 39 Locking unlocking via door lock 39 Locking unlocking with re mote control 37 Locking automatic 43 Locking settings 42 Lock power window 46 Locks doors and windows 61 Low beams 94 Low beams automatic see High beam Assistant 96 Lower back support
117. ctivated automatically for safety reasons as if the driver were absent Malfunction The Auto Start Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically A Check Control message is displayed It is possible to continue driving Have the system checked PARKING BRAKE Applying The lever automatically engages after being pulled up The indicator lamp lights up red The BRAKE parking brake is set Lower lamp indicator lamp in Canadian models If for once use during driving is required en gage the parking brake slightly and hold the button down To prevent corrosion and one sided brake ac tion lightly apply the parking brake periodically while coasting if traffic conditions permit The brake lights will not light up if the parking brake is set Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Releasing Raise lever slightly press the button and guide the lever down TURN SIGNAL HIGH BEAMS HEADLIGHT FLASHER Turn signal Turn signal in exterior mirror When driving and during operation of the turn signals or hazard warning system do not fold in the exterior mirrors so that the signal lights on the exterior mirror are easy to see Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point The turn signal lever returns into is starting po sition after actuation To switch off manually slightly tap the lever to the resistance point DRIVING CONTROLS
118. d or cooled to the required level gt The engine is not yet at operating tempera ture gt The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering wheel is being turned After driving in reverse Fogging of the windows when the auto matic climate control is switched on The vehicle battery charge is very low At higher elevations The engine compartment lid is unlocked DRIVING CONTROLS The parking assistant is activated Stop and go traffic Selector lever in selector lever position R N or M S Starting the engine The engine starts automatically under the fol lowing conditions gt Manual transmission The clutch pedal is pressed gt Steptronic transmission By releasing the brake pedal After the engine starts accelerate as usual Safety mode After the engine switches off automatically it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met gt The driver s safety belt is unbuckled and the driver s door is open gt The hood was unlocked Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time The engine can only be started via the Start Stop button Functional limitations Even if driving off was not intended the deacti vated engine starts up automatically in the fol lowing situations gt Excessive warming of the car s interior when the cooling function is switched on The steering wheel is turned Steptronic transmission change from selec
119. d axle load 227 Arrival time 85 Ash tray 147 Assistance when driving off 118 Assist system see Intelligent Safety 108 AUTO intensity 139 Automatic car wash 220 Automatic climate con trol 138 Automatic Curb Monitor 55 Automatic deactivation Front seat passenger airbags 101 Automatic headlight con trol 95 Automatic locking 45 Automatic recirculated air control 140 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 71 AUTO program automatic cli mate control 139 AUTO program intensity 159 Auto Start Stop function 64 Average fuel consumption 85 Average speed 85 Axle loads weights 227 Backrest curvature refer to Lumbar support 50 Band aids see First aid kit 214 Bar for tow starting towing 217 Battery replacement vehicle battery 212 Battery vehicle 212 Belts safety belts 51 Beverage holder cu pholder 152 Bonus range GREEN mode 167 Bottle holder see Cu pholder 152 Brake assistant 115 Brake discs break in 158 Brake pads break in 158 Braking hints 159 Breakdown assistance 214 Break in 158 Brightness of Control Dis play 88 Bug light 204 Bulb replacement 205 Bulb replacement front 204 Bulb replacement rear 206 Bulb replacement side 209 Bulbs and lights 205 Button Start Stop 62 Bypassing see Jump start ing 214 C California Proposition 65 Warning 8 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Camera based cruise con trol 119 Camera lenses care 223 Camera rearvi
120. d dis tance This also applies to major speed differ ences to vehicles driving ahead of you e g when rapidly approaching a truck When a ve hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected the system requests that the driver intervene 123 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS by braking and carrying out evasive maneu vers if needed WARNING The system does not relieve from the per sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf fic situation Based on the limits of the system it cannot independently react to all traffic situa tions There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the re spective situations W Cornering If the desired speed is too high for a curve the speed is reduced slightly although curves can not be anticipated in advance Therefore drive into a curve at an appropriate speed In tight curves the system offers only restricted detection where a vehicle ahead of you might be detected late or not at all gt When you approach a curve the system may briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to the bend of the curve If the system decelerates you may compensate it by briefly accelerating 124 DRIVING COMFORT After releasing the gas pedal the system is reac tivated and controls speed independently Weather In the event of unfavorable weather and light c
121. d on the sun visors Functional readiness of the airbag system Information WARNING Individual components can be hot after triggering of the airbag system There is risk of injuries Do not touch individual components WARNING Improperly executed work can lead to failure malfunction or unintentional triggering of the airbag system In the case of a malfunc Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 tion the airbag system could not trigger as in tended in the event of an accident despite re spective accident severity There is risk of injuries or danger to life Have the airbag sys tem checked repaired dismantled and scrap ped by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Correct function e When the ignition is switched on the N warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up briefly and thereby indicates the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the belt tensioner Airbag system malfunctioning gt Warning lamp does not come on when the ignition is turned on gt The warning lamp lights up continuously Automatic deactivation of the front seat passenger airbags The concept The system reads if the front passenger seat is occupied by measuring the human body s re sistance Front knee and side airbag on the front pas senger s side are either activated or deacti vated Information Before transporting a child on
122. d to the fuel filler flap INFORMATION Observe the fuel recommendation refer to page prior to refueling CAUTION With a range of less than 30 miles 50 km it is possible that the engine will no longer have sufficient fuel Engine functions are no longer ensured There is risk of property damage Re fuel promptly Closing 1 Fitthe lid and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click FUEL LID 2 Close the fuel filler flap WARNING Opening The retaining strap of the fuel cap be 1 Graspthe fuel filler flap at the rear edge jammed and crushed during closing In this and open it case the lid cannot be correctly closed and fuel vapors or fuel can escape There is risk of inju ries or risk of property damage Pay attention that the retaining strap is not jammed or crushed when closing the lid Manually unlocking fuel filler flap E g in the event of an electrical malfunction The release is located in the trunk 174 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 REFUELING MOBILITY Remove the cover Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol This releases the fuel filler flap OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WHEN REFUELING CAUTION Fuels are toxic and aggressive Overfilling of the fuel tank can damage the fuel system On contact with painted surfaces damage may occur to these surfaces The environment is polluted There is risk of property damage Avoid overfilling lt The
123. d traction General information The use of Launch Control causes premature component wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle Do not use Launch Control during the break in refer to page 158 period To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode re fer to page 115 Requirements Launch Control is available when the engine is warmed up that is after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles 10 km To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel Start with launch control While the engine is running 5S i Press button and select SPORT with Driving Dynamics Control refer to page 117 The instrument cluster displays TRACTION in combination with SPORT The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up Engage selector lever position S With the left foot forcefully press down on the brake 4 Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position kickdown 74 A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument cluster 5 The starting engine speed adjusts Within 3 seconds release the brake Before using Launch Control allow the trans mission to cool down for approx 5 minutes Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DISPLAYS VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific a
124. d when the road is clear gt or amp button each time it is pressed to the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by approx 1 mph 1 km h gt H or H button each time it is pressed past the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by a maxi mum of 5 mph 10 km h The maximum speed that can be set de pends on the vehicle gt H or button pressing it to the resist ance point and holding it there accelerates 126 DRIVING COMFORT or decelerates the vehicle without requiring pressure on the accelerator pedal After the button is released the vehicle maintains its final speed Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point causes the vehicle to accel erate more rapidly Continue cruise control Wacom Press button on the steering wheel CNCL The stored speed is reached and maintained Displays in the instrument cluster Indicator lamp Depending on how the vehicle is equip A ped the indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster indicates whether the sys tem is switched on Desired speed 3 The desired speed is displayed together 55 with the symbol gt The indicator lights up green the system is active gt The indicator lights up orange the system has been interrupted gt No display system is switched off If no speed is indicated it is possible that the conditions necessary for operation are not cur
125. dy state remains active if e g the ignition is automatically switched off for the fol lowing reasons gt Opening or closing the driver s door gt Unfastening of the driver s safety belt gt When automatically switching from low beams to parking lights If the engine is switched off and the ignition is switched on the system automatically switches to the radio ready state if the lights are turned off or if correspondingly equipped the day time running lights are activated STARTING THE ENGINE Information DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila tion is insufficient harmful exhaust gases can enter into the vehicle The exhaust gases con tain carbon monoxide an odorless and color less but highly toxic gas In enclosed areas ex haust gases can also accumulate outside of the vehicle There is danger to life Keep the ex haust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila tion WARNING An unsecured vehicle can put itself into motion and roll away There is risk of an acci dent Before exiting secure the vehicle against rolling In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away observe the following gt Set the parking brake DRIVING CONTROLS gt On uphill grades or on a slope turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb gt Onuphill grades or on a slope also secure the vehicle e g with a wheel chock CAUTION In the case of repeated starting attempts or r
126. e The wire is long enough to guide the socket down and through between any heat shield that may be installed and the bumper 4 Replace nonworking bulb To install the new bulb proceed in reverse order of removal Follow the general instructions on Lights and bulbs refer to page Bulbs W16W Left rear fog lamp 1 On vehicles with heat shield Loosen 3 screws arrow 2 Pushthe heat shield forward and the bumper back in order to be able to reach the fog lamp UN Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 The wire is long enough to guide the socket gt With white lens WY5W diadem down and through between any heat shield 1 Open the hood The covers of the side turn that may be installed and the bumper signal lights are on the left and right next to the hinges of the hood 4 Replace nonworking bulb 5 To install the new bulb proceed in reverse 2 Loosen nuts of the cover by hand and re order of removal move the cover Right fog lamp 1 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove The wire is long enough to guide the socket down and through between any heat shield that may be installed and the bumper 3 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove 2 Replace nonworking bulb 3 To install the new bulb proceed in reverse order of removal Side turn signal bulb replacement 4 Replace the
127. e That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 161 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING TIPS LOADING LOAD On 3 door models h sis is K Max Load Reh sisi Max Load i i ie Max Load On 5 door models h LIL iw rj w lt Max Load RR sis Max Load MERGER ie Max Load The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo The greater the weight of the occupants the less cargo that can be transported STOWING CARGO gt Cover sharp edges and corners on the cargo gt Heavy cargo stow as far forward as possi ble directly behind and at the bottom of the rear passenger seat backrests gt Very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied secure each of the outer safety belts in the opposite buckle gt If necessary fold down the rear backrests to stow cargo gt Do not stack cargo above the top edge of the backrests 162 SECURING CARGO Information WARNING Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car s interior e g in the event of an accident or during braking and eva sive maneuvers Vehicle occupants can be hit and injured There is risk of injuries Stow and secure objects and cargo properly gt Smaller and lighter items secure with re taining straps or with draw straps gt Larger and heavy objects secure with cargo straps At
128. e desired mi nutes are displayed 7 Press the controller The time is stored Setting the time format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 5 Format 4 Select the desired format The time format is stored Date Setting the date 1 Settings 2 Time Date 5 Date 4 Turn the controller until the desired day is displayed 87 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DISPLAYS 5 Press the controller 6 Make the necessary settings for the month and year The date is stored Setting the date format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 5 Format 4 Select the desired format The date format is stored Language Setting the language To set the language on the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Language Units 5 Language 4 Select the desired language Settings are stored for the profile currently used Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system re fer to page 27 Units of measurement Setting the units of measurement To set the units for fuel consumption route distance and temperature 1 amp Settings 2 Language Units 5 Select the desired menu item 4 Selectthe desired unit Settings are stored for the profile currently used 88 Brightness Setting the brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display Settings Control display Brightness pap WS Turn the cont
129. e floor mats are se curely fastened again after they were removed e g for cleaning 159 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING TIPS Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet salted or in heavy rain press brake pedal ever so gently every few miles Ensure that this action does not endanger other traffic The heat generated in this process helps dry the brake discs and pads In this way braking efficiency will be available when you need it Hills WARNING Light but consistent brake pressure can lead to high temperatures brakes wearing out and possibly even brake failure There is risk of an accident Avoid placing excessive stress on the brake system lt WARNING In idle or with the engine switched off safety relevant functions are restricted or not available anymore e g braking effect of the engine or braking force and steering support There is risk of an accident Do not drive in idle or with the engine switched off lt Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear that requires least braking efforts Other wise the brakes may overheat and reduce brake efficiency You can increase the engine s braking effect by shifting down going all the way to first gear if needed Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina tion on the brake pads are furthered by gt Low mileage gt Extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all gt I
130. e fol lowing situations gt In heavy fog rain or snowfall gt When signs are concealed by objects gt When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you When driving toward bright lights When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered by a sticker etc gt Inthe event of incorrect detection by the camera gt If the speed limits stored in the navigation system are incorrect gt In areas not covered by the navigation sys tem gt When roads differ from the navigation such as due to changes in road routing gt When passing buses or trucks with a speed sticker If the traffic signs are non conforming During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle delivery 83 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DISPLAYS SELECTION LISTS IN THE IN STRUMENT CLUSTER The concept With the buttons on the steering wheel and the display in the instrument cluster the following can be displayed or operated gt Current audio source gt Redial phone feature gt Turn on voice activation system It also displays programs of the Driving Dynam ics Control Display D BAYERN 3 Activating a list and adjusting the setting Button the steering wheel Function Activate the respec tive list and select the desired settings Confirm the selection AA 84 ON BOARD COMPUTER Calling up information on
131. e s re sponse gt Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph 50 km h gt Do not exceed a towing distance of 30 miles 50 km Tow truck Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck with a so called lift bar or on a flat bed CAUTION When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts damage can occur on vehicle parts There is risk of property dam age Lift vehicle using suitable means Towing other vehicles Information WARNING If the approved gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be towed the tow fitting can tear off or it will not be possible to control the vehicle s re sponse There is risk of an accident Make sure that the gross vehicle weight of the towing ve hicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed lt MOBILITY CAUTION If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in correctly damage to other vehicle parts can oc cur There is risk of property damage Correctly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fit ting lt gt Switch on the hazard warning system de pending on local regulations gt If the electrical system has failed clearly identify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win dow Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle please observe the following gt Mane
132. e ve hicle Carry remote control along when exiting and lock the vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 OPENING AND CLOSING Overview Tilting the glass sunroof Press back the switch up to or beyond the resistance point and release it The glass sunroof is raised Opening glass sunroof When the glass sunroof is closed Press the switch back beyond the resistance point and release it twice The glass sunroof is opened Pressing the switch again stops the motion With the glass sunroof completely raised gt Slide switch back to the re sistance point and hold The glass sunroof is opened as long as the switch is pressed gt Press the switch back beyond the resist ance point and release it The glass sunroof is opened Pressing the switch again stops the motion CONTROLS Comfort position If the glass sunroof stops before it is completely opened it is in the Comfort position In this po sition the wind noises in the interior are the least If desired continue the movement by Pressing the switch Closing glass sunroof With the glass sunroof open gt Slide switch forward to the resistance point and hold The glass sunroof is closed as long as the switch is pressed and stops in the raised posi tion gt Press the switch forward beyond the resist ance point and release it The glass sunroof is closed and stops in the raised position Pres
133. ears on the Control Display Calibrating the front seats WARNING There is risk of jamming when moving the seats There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage Make sure that the area of movement of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment 102 An appropriate Check Control message is dis played 1 Move the respective seat all the way for ward 2 Move the respective seat forward again It moves forward briefly 5 Readjust the seat to the desired position The calibration procedure is completed when the Check Control message disappears If the message continues to be displayed re peat the calibration If the message does not disappear after a re peat calibration have the system checked as soon as possible TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR TPM The concept The system monitors tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires The system warns you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires For this purpose sensors in the tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure Information With use of the system observe further infor mation found under Tire inflation pressure re fer to page 178 Functional requirements The system must have been reset with the cor rect tire inflation pressure otherwise reliable signaling of tire pressure loss is not assured Reset the system after each adjustment of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change Always use wh
134. ecked and displayed via a scale If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level a check control message is displayed During the measurement the idle speed is in creased somewhat Requirements gt Vehicle is on level road gt Manual transmission shift lever in neutral position clutch and accelerator pedals not depressed gt Steptronic transmission selector lever in se lector lever position N or P and accelerator pedal not depressed gt Engine is running and is at operating tem perature Performing a detailed measurement On the Control Display em Vehicle info Vehicle status SY Measure engine oil level LN S c Start measurement The engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale Time approx 1 minute 196 ADDING ENGINE OIL Information CAUTION A too low engine oil level causes engine damage There is risk of property damage Add engine oil within the next 125 miles 200 km lt CAUTION Too much engine oil can damage the en gine or the catalytic converter There is risk of property damage Do not add too much engine oil Have too much engine oil siphoned off by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop WARNING Operating materials e g oils greases coolants fuels can contain harmful ingredi ents There is risk of injuries or danger to life Observe the instructions on the containers Avoid the contact of articles of
135. ecommends the most fuel efficient gear for the current driving situation General information Depending on the vehicle s features and coun try version of the vehicle the gear shift indica tor is active in the manual mode of the Step tronic transmission and with manual transmission Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis played in the instrument cluster Manual transmission displaying Example Fuel efficient gear is set Shift into fuel efficient gear Description 82 Steptronic transmission displaying Example Fuel efficient gear is set Shift into fuel efficient gear SPEED LIMIT DETECTION Description The concept Speed limit detection Speed limit detection shows the current maxi mum permitted speed in the instrument clus ter The camera at the base of the interior rear view mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as variable overhead sign posts Traffic signs with extra symbols for wet road conditions etc are also detected and compared with the vehicle s onboard data such as for the rain sensor and will be dis played depending on the situation With the navigation system the system takes into account the information stored in the navi gation data and also displays speed limits present on routes without signs Without a navigation system the system is sub ject to limitations imposed by technology Speed limits with extra text characters are al ways displa
136. ed movements of the backrest while driving may occur due to an unlocked backrest Vehicle control could be lost There is Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 risk of injuries Fold back and lock the backrests before driving Fold down seat back 1 Pull lever up to the stop e 2 Fold backrest forward 5 Pushthe seat forward Original position The driver s seat features a mechanical mem ory function for forward back and backrest ad justment 1 Pushthe seat back into the original posi tion 2 Fold back the backrest to lock the seat If the backrest is folded back when the seat is not yet in the original position the seat latches in the current position In this case manually adjust longitudinal direction refer to page 50 Front seat heating ADJUSTING CONTROLS Switching on a Press button once for each tempera ture level The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit If the journey is continued within approx 15 minutes the seat heating is activated automat ically with the temperature selected last When Green mode refer to page 165 is acti vated the heater output is reduced Switch off Press button longer The LEDs go out SAFETY BELTS Seats with safety belt The vehicle has four or five seating positions each of which is equipped with a safety belt General information Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupa
137. ed or discolored Leather care Remove dust from the leather often using a cloth or vacuum cleaner Otherwise particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores and folds and lead to increased wear and premature degradation of the leather surface To guard against discoloration such as from clothing provide leather care roughly every two months Clean light colored leather more frequently be cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially more visible 221 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY CARE Use leather care products otherwise dirt and grease will gradually break down the protective layer of the leather surface Suitable care products are available from a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner If upholstery is very dirty e g with beverage stains use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner Clean the upholstery down to the seams using large sweeping motions Avoid rubbing the ma terial vigorously CAUTION Open Velcro fasteners on articles of clothing can damage the seat covers There is risk of property damage Ensure that any Vel cro fasteners are closed lt Caring for special components Light alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle use only neutral wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9 Do not use abrasive cleaning agents
138. eels with TPM electronics to en sure that the system will operate properly Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Status display The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM can be displayed on the Control Display e g whether or not the TPM is active On the Control Display 1 amp Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 5 1 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The status is displayed Status control display Tire and system status are indicated by the color of the tires and a text message on the Control Display All wheels green System is active and will issue a warning rela tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset One wheel is yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire All wheels are yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in several tires Wheels gray The system cannot detect a flat tire due to a malfunction Status information The status control display additionally shows the current tire inflation pressures It shows the actual values read they may vary depending on driving style or weather conditions Carry out reset Reset the system after each adjustment of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change SAFETY CONTROLS On the Control Display and on the vehicle ep Vehicle info Vehicle status 4 Perform reset Start the engine do not drive off SU mm NA
139. elec tor lever position D The engaged gear is displayed in the instru ment cluster e g S1 The sport program of the transmission is acti vated Activating the M S manual mode 1 Press the selector lever to the left out of se lector lever position D 2 Pushthe selector lever forward or back ward Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed The engaged gear is displayed in the instru ment cluster e g M1 72 If the situation requires the Steptronic trans mission continues to shift automatically Example once maximum engine speed is at tained M S manual mode is automatically up shifted as needed Switching to manual mode gt To shift down press the selector lever for ward gt To shift up pull the selector lever rear wards Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds for example downshifting is not possible if the engine speed is too high The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in strument cluster followed by the currently se lected gear Manual mode M S prevent automatic upshifting Once a particular engine speed is attained M S manual mode is automatically upshifted as needed For vehicles with Steptronic Sport transmission automatic shift operations are not performed if one of the following conditions is met gt DSC is deactivated gt TRACTION is activated In addition there is no downshift for kickdown With the respective t
140. ensity and outside influences the air is di rected to the windshield side windows upper body and into the footwell The cooling function refer to page 139 and the automatic recirculation control refer to page 140 are automatically also switched on in the AUTO program To switch off the program press the button again or manually adjust the air distribution Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program activated the auto matic intensity control can be changed Turn the ring to set the desired intensity 139 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS The selected intensity is displayed on the auto matic climate control Automatic recirculated air control recirculated air mode You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu tants in the immediate environment by tempo rarily suspending the supply of outside air The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle wa Press button repeatedly to select an operating mode LEDs off outside air flows in continuously Left LED on automatic recirculated air con trol a sensor detects pollutants in the out side air and shuts off automatically gt Right LED on recirculated air mode the supply of outside air into the vehicle is per manently blocked To prevent window condensation recirculated air mode switches off automatically after a cer tain amount of time depending on the external temperature With con
141. epeated starting in quick succession the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned The catalytic converter can overheat There is risk of property damage Avoid repeated start ing in quick succession Steptronic transmission Starting the engine 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Engage selector lever position P or N 5 Pressthe Start Stop button The ignition is activated automatically for a cer tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts Manual transmission Starting the engine 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu tral 5 Pressthe Start Stop button The ignition is activated automatically for a cer tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts ENGINE STOP Information WARNING Unattended children or animals can move the vehicle and endanger themselves and traf fic e g with the following actions 63 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DRIVING Pressing the Start Stop button Releasing the parking brake Opening and closing of doors or windows Shifting the selector lever into neutral T O Y Y YON Using vehicle equipment There is risk of accidents or injuries Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve hicle Carry remote control along when exiting and lock the vehicle WARNING An unsecured vehicle can put itself into motion and roll away There is risk of an acci dent Before exiting
142. era or the front windshield are dirty or covered P If the driving stability control systems are deactivated e g DSC OFF gt Upto 10 seconds after the start of the en gine via the Start Stop button gt During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle delivery gt If there are constant blinding effects be cause of oncoming light e g from the sun low in the sky gt When it is dark outside 114 BRAKE FORCE DISPLAY The concept gt During normal brake application the brake lights light up gt During heavy brake application the flash ers light up in addition POSTCRASH In the event of an accident the system can bring the car to a halt automatically without in tervention by the driver in certain situations This can reduce the risk of a further collision and the consequences thereof Depressing the brake pedal can cause the vehi cle to brake harder This interrupts automatic braking Destepping on the gas pedal also in terrupts automatic braking After coming to a halt the brake is released au tomatically Secure the vehicle against rolling Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS CONTROLS DRIVING STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available
143. eral information The system warns at two levels of an imminent danger of collision at speeds from approx 5 mph 5 km h Time of warnings may vary with the current driving situation Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to 35 mph 60 km h Detection range It responds to objects if they are detected by the system Information WARNING Indicators and warnings do not relieve from the personal responsibility Due to system limits warnings or reactions of the system may not be output or they may be output too late or incorrectly There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the re spective situations WARNING Due to system limits individual functions can malfunction during tow starting towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated e g approach control warning with light brak ing function There is risk of an accident Switch 109 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS SAFETY all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to tow starting towing lt Overview Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is installed near the interior rear view mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after every driving off Switchi
144. erview of the current trip Resetting the trip on board computer On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info Trip computer Reset all values are reset Automatically reset all values are reset approx 4 hours after the vehicle came to a standstill Display on the Control Display Display the on board comupter or trip on board computer on the Control Display On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Onboard info or Trip computer Resetting the fuel consumption and speed On the Control Display E Vehicle info Onboard info Consumpt or Speed Yes ON gt DRIVING EXCITEMENT The concept On the Control Display sport instruments can be displayed and the vehicle condition can be checked before the use of the SPORT program 86 Sport instruments On the Control Display values for power and torque are displayed Displaying sport instruments Via onboard monitor 1 Vehicle info 2 Driving Excitement 3 Sports instruments Via the Driving Dynamics Control 1 Activating SPORT 2 i Driving Excitement 5 Sports instruments Vehicle state The following vehicle and surrounding area data are automatically checked and evaluated in succession gt Range gt Engine temperature gt External temperature gt SPORT program state Finally a total evaluation of the vehicle state is displayed Checking vehicle state Via onboard mo
145. ettings 2 Head Up Display 5 Displayed information 4 Sport displays Display Successive gray illuminated fields indicate the upcoming upshift moment As soon as the red fields light up shift up im mediately When the permitted maximum speed is reached all shift point indicators flash When the maximum speed is exceeded the supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect the engine 91 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DISPLAYS CHRONO PACKAGE IN THE gt Measuring and storing of up to nine lap COCKPIT E gt Displaying the time The red indicator light indicates that the The concept meca stop watch is active The Chrono package consists of three display instruments in the cockpit where the engine oil pressure the turbocharger boost and the time are displayed In addition intermediate and to tal times can be measured using the stop watch Overview buttons The display elements of the Chrono package mainly support a sporty driving style e g on racetracks Overview MODE button arrow 1 START STOP button arrow 2 gt RESET LAP buttons arrow 3 V V Displaying the measured times The times measured using the stop watch are shown in minutes and seconds on the display For times greater than 60 minutes the num Engine oil pressure display bers of hours and the minutes with seconds are alternatively displayed Display of turbocharger boost
146. ew cam era 130 Can holder see Cu pholder 152 Car battery 212 Car care products 221 Care displays 223 Care vehicle 221 Cargo area 148 Cargo area adapting size 153 Cargo area enlarging 149 Cargo area lid 40 Cargo area storage compart ments 153 Cargo cover 148 Cargo securing 162 Cargo straps securing cargo 162 Car key see Remote con trol 34 Carpet care 223 Car wash 220 Catalytic converter see Hot exhaust system 159 CBS Condition Based Serv ice 200 Center armrest 152 Center console 16 Central instrument cluster LED ring 88 Central locking system 40 Central screen refer to Control Display 18 Changes technical refer to Own Safety 7 Changing parts 202 Changing wheels 210 Changing wheels tires 186 Chassis number see vehicle identification number 10 Check Control 76 Checking the oil level elec tronically 195 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Children seating position 58 Children transporting safely 58 Child restraint fixing sys tem 58 Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60 Child restraint fixing systems mounting 59 Child safety locks 61 Child seat mounting 59 Child seats 58 Chrome parts care 222 Chrono package cockpit 92 Cigarette lighter 147 Cleaning displays 223 Climate control 136 138 Clock 80 Closing opening via door lock 39 Closing opening with remote control 37 Clothes hooks 153 Coasting 168 Coasting with engine decou pled coasting 168
147. f are opened as long as the button on the remote control is pressed Locking WARNING Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge If people must spend a longer time in the vehi cle while it is very hot or cold outside there is risk of injuries or danger to life Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it 4 The driver s door must be closed eal Press button on the remote control The alarm system refer to page 43 is armed If the vehicle horn honks twice when you lock the car this means that the engine or ignition is still switched on In this case the engine or ig nition must be switched off by means of the Start Stop button Switching on interior lights and courtesy lights i cr Press button on the remote control EE with the vehicle locked The courtesy lamps are only switched on when it is dark outside This function is not available 38 OPENING AND CLOSING if the interior lamps were switched off man ually If the button is pressed within 10 seconds of when the vehicle was locked Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti theft warning system refer to page 44 are turned off After locking wait 10 seconds before press ing the button again Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation d j Press button on the remote control for atleast 5 seconds To switch off the alarm press any b
148. fered in the model series Therefore in this Owner s Manual we also de scribe and illustrate features that are not avail able in your vehicle e g because of the se Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 lected optional features or the country specific version This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems For any options and equipment not described in this Owner s Handbook refer to the Supple mentary Owner s Handbooks On right hand drive vehicles some controls are arranged differently from what is shown in the illustrations STATUS OF THE OWNER S MANUAL Basic information The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is con ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety stan dards In rare cases therefore the features de scribed in this Owner s Manual may differ from those in your vehicle Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner s Handbook for Vehicle OWN SAFETY Manufacturer The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktionengesellschaft BMW AG Warranty Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration require INFORMATION ments
149. fety systems off prior to tow starting towing lt Overview Button in the vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is installed near the interior rear view mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after every driving off Switching on off manually Press button briefly gt The menu for the intelligent safety system is displayed The systems are individually switched off ac cording to their respective settings gt LED lights up orange or goes out respective to their individual settings Adjust as needed Individual settings are stored for the profile currently used Press button again gt All Intelligent Safety systems are activated gt The LED lights up green Hold down button SAFETY CONTROLS gt All Intelligent Safety systems are turned off gt The LED goes out Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a person detected in this way is imminent a warning symbol appears on the instrument cluster and in the Head up Display The red symbol is displayed and a signal JA sounds Intervene immediately by braking or make an evasive maneuver Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself herself to react During a warning the maximu
150. files The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values On the Control Display 1 amp Settings 2 Profiles The current profile is selected Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 OPENING AND CLOSING 5 Open Options 4 Reset current profile Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile can be ex ported This can be helpful for securing and retrieving personal settings before delivering the vehicle to a workshop e g Profiles can be taken to an other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro file function Export is made via the USB port to a USB de vice Popular file systems for USB devices are sup ported FAT32 and exFAT are the recom mended formats for profile export Other for mats may not support the export Settings Profiles Export profile USB device Ese WI Importing profiles Profiles stored on a USB device can be im ported via the USB interface Existing settings are overwritten with the im ported profile 1 Settings 2 Profiles 5 Import profile 4 USB device Using the guest profile The guest profile is for individual settings that are saved in none of the three personal profiles This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile 1 Settings 2 Profiles Online Edition for Part no CONTROLS 5 Guest 4 Adjustthe settings
151. from a MINI dealer s service center MINI parts and accessories were tested by the manufacturer of the MINI for their safety and suitability in MINI vehicles The manufacturer of your vehicle warrants gen uine MINI parts and accessories The manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate whether each individual product from 7 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 INFORMATION another manufacturer can be used with MINI vehicles without presenting a safety hazard even if a country specific official approval was issued The manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate whether these products are suita ble for MINI vehicles under all usage conditions California Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to state the following warning Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo bile components and parts including compo nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi cle contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de fects and reproductive harm In addition cer tain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm Battery posts terminals and re lated accessories contain lead and lead com pounds Wash your hands after handling Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals Alw
152. front seat passenger airbags The indicator lamp for the front seat passenger airbags indicates the operating state of the front seat passenger airbags 101 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS SAFETY The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei ther activated or deactivated gt The indicator lamp lights up when a child is properly seated in a child restraint fix ing system or when the seat is empty The airbags on the front passenger side are not activated gt The indicator lamp does not light up when e g a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat The airbags on the front passenger side are activated Detected child seats The system generally detects children seated in a child seat particularly in child seats required by NHTSA when the vehicle was manufactured After installing a child seat make sure that the indicator lamp for the front seat passenger air bags lights up This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front seat passen ger airbags are not activated Strength of the driver s and front seat passenger airbag The explosive power that activates driver s front passenger s airbags very much depends on the positions of the driver s front passeng er s seat To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long term calibrate the front seats as soon as a relevant Check Control message is dis played A message also app
153. ft paddle briefly pull the left shift paddle In the manual mode after conservative driving for a certain amount of time or if there has been no acceleration or shifting of the shift paddles within a certain amount of time the transmission switches back to automatic mode DRIVING CONTROLS Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is dis played e g P Manually release the transmission lock Should the selector lever be blocked in selector lever position P despite the ignition being turned on the brake being depressed and the unlock button being pressed the transmission lock can be manually canceled Before unlocking the transmission lock man ually engage the parking brake forcefully to prevent the vehicle from rolling away 1 Loosen the sleeve of the selector lever Pull the sleeve over the selector lever Un plug the cable connector if needed Using the screwdriver from the onboard ve hicle tool kit refer to page 202 press the yellow release lever downward arrow 4 Move the selector lever slightly toward the rear to do this press the unlock button on the front of the selector lever Release the release lever 5 Bring the selector lever into the desired po sition 73 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DRIVING Steptronic Sport transmission Launch Control The concept Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with goo
154. ft to selector lever position P press the Start Stop button again without stepping on the brake All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go out To save battery power when the engine is off switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems power consumers The ignition is switched off automatically in the following situations while the vehicle is station ary and the engine is off gt During locking also with the low beams ac tivated gt Shortly before the battery is discharged completely so that the engine can still be started This function is only available when the low beams are turned off gt When opening and closing the driver door if the driver s safety belt is unbuckled and the low beams are turned off gt While the driver s safety belt is unbuckled with driver s door open and low beams off gt The low beams switch to parking lights af ter approx 15 minutes of no use Radio ready state Activate radio ready state when the engine is running press the Start Stop button Some electronic systems power consumers re main ready for operation The radio ready state is switched off automati cally in the following situations Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 After approx 8 minutes When the vehicle is locked using the central locking system gt Shortly before the battery is discharged completely so that the engine can still be started The radio rea
155. fter the lever is released pull the lever again arrow 2 Hood can be opened Indicator warning lights When the hood is opened a Check Control message is displayed Closing the hood Let the hood fall from approx 16 in 40 cm ar row The hood must audibly engage on both sides Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 ENGINE OIL VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems GENERAL INFORMATION The engine oil consumption is dependent on the driving style and driving conditions The engine oil consumption can increase in the following situations for example gt Sporty driving style gt Break in of the engine gt Idling of the engine gt With use of engine oil types that are not ap proved Therefore regularly check the engine oil level after refueling The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil measurement The electronic oil measurement has two meas uring principles gt Status display gt Detailed measurement ENGINE OIL MOBILITY ELECTRONIC OIL MEASURE MENT Status d
156. fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Observe safety regulations posted at the gas station Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Ton MOBILITY FUEL FUEL VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems FUEL RECOMMENDATION General information Depending on the region many gas stations sell fuel that has been customized to winter or summer conditions Fuel that is available in winter helps make a cold start easier e g Information CAUTION Even fuels that conform to the specifica tions can be of low quality This may cause en gine problems for instance poor engine start up behavior poor handling and or poor performance There is risk of property damage In case of engine problems switch gas stations or use a brand name fuel with a higher octane rating Gasoline For the best fuel efficiency the gasoline should be sulfur free or very low in sulfur content Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con taining metal must not be used 176 CAUTION Even small amounts of wro
157. functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re placement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly FTM FLAT TIRE MONITOR The concept The system does not measure the actual infla tion pressure in the tires It detects a tire inflation pressure loss by com paring the rotational speeds of the individual wheels while moving In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss the diameter and therefore the rotational speed of the corresponding wheel changes This will be detected and reported as a flat tire 106 Functional requirements The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct other wise reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as sured Initialize the system after each correc tion of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change Status display The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can be displayed on the Control Display e g whether or not the FTM is active On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 1 Flat Tire Monitor FTM The status is displayed Initialization When initializing the once set inflation tire pres sures serve as reference values in order to de tect a flat tire Initialization is started by con firming the inflation pressures Do not initialize the syste
158. g snow or rain or ona loose road surface There is risk of accidents or risk of property damage Only use the system if driving at con stant speed is possible General information Depending on the driving program refer to page 117 set the characteristics of the cruise control in particular areas can change Overview Buttons on the steering wheel Press button Function l KO Cruise control on off E Store speed RES Pausing cruise control CNCL i Continue cruise control with the last setting Increasing maintaining or storing the speed Reducing maintaining or storing the speed EE Controls Switching on Press button on the steering wheel CONTROLS The indicator lamp in the instrument A cluster lights up I The current speed is adopted as the de 55 sired speed and is displayed with the symbol in the instrument cluster Cruise control is active and maintains the set speed DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be switched on if needed Switch off WARNING The system does not relieve from the per sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf fic situation Based on the limits of the system it cannot independently react to all traffic situa tions There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the re spective situations Press button on the steering wheel The dis
159. gainst rolling away by setting the parking brake gt Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight ahead position and engage the steering wheel lock gt Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain out side the immediate area in a safe place such as behind a guardrail gt If necessary set up a warning triangle at an appropriate distance MOBILITY SYSTEM The concept With the Mobility System minor tire damage can be sealed quickly to enable continued travel To accomplish this sealant is pumped into the tires which seals the damage from the inside The compressor can be used to check the tire inflation pressure 188 WHEELS AND TIRES Information gt Follow the instructions on using the Mobi lity System found on the compressor and sealant container gt Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec tive if the tire puncture measures approx 1 8 in 4 mm or more gt Contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop if the tire cannot be made drivable gt If possible do not remove foreign bodies that have penetrated the tire gt Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant container and apply it to the steering wheel gt The use of a sealant can damage the TPM wheel electronics In this case have the electronics checked at the next opportunity and have them replaced if needed DANGER If the exhau
160. glass and the better is the fish s mood arrow 1 The table of values includes asterisks arrow 2 The more efficient the driving style the more stars are included in the table and the faster the bonus range increases arrow 3 If by contrast the driving style is inefficient the water oscillates the mood of the fish is sullied and a reduced number of asterisks is displayed To assist with an efficient driving style GREEN tips are displayed during driving Tips about the energy saving driving style Con serving fuel refer to page 164 179 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 SAVING FUEL DRIVING TIPS 171 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOVE ME Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY REFUELING REFUELING VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP 2 Turn the tank lid counterclockwise TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the CANI series It also describes features that are not v2 necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems 5 Place the tank lid in the bracket attache
161. go refer to page Removing the cargo floor panel z On 5 door models To change the position of the cargo floor panel first fold up the rear part of the cargo floor panel 1 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 94 CONTROLS STORAGE COMPARTMENTS gt Always secure cargo against shifting using straps belts and lashing eyes e g Grasp the cargo floor panel in the rear and fold slightly upward Next pull it backward from the supports Fold up the cargo floor panel in the lower posi The cargo floor panel can be removed fromthe tion and push it behind the locks arrow k he tail N ncabove Sie til lamps You ve reached the maximum cargo height Lower position Upper position gt L j e Larger objects can be transported gt With the backrests folded down a long flat loading surface is produced gt Space for smaller objects remains between the fixed and variable trunk floor Mem gt On 3 door models Maximum load in this position Folded up position 330 Ibs 150 kg WARNING gt On 5 door models Improper use of the variable cargo floor Maximum load in this position panel can lead to a danger of objects flying 441 Ibs 200 kg about during braking and evasive maneuvers There is risk of injuries and risk of property damage gt Space for objects remains between the fixed and variable trunk floor gt Do not use the variable cargo floor panel to separate the cargo area and vehicle
162. h objects with corners and sharp edges With objects with a fine surface structure such as fences gt For objects with porous surfaces 135 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS CLIMATE CONTROL VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not AIR CONDITIONER CLIMATE CONTROL necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems Vent settings Air flow Temperature Seat heating right 51 Uu BWN Cooling function 136 o On A Recirculated air mode Rear window defroster Windshield defroster Seat heating left 51 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CLIMATE CONTROL Climate control functions in detail Switching the system on off Switching on Set any air volume Switch off Turn wheel for air quantity to the left until the control switches off Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired temperature Cooling function The car s interior can only be cooled with the engine running AIC Press button The air will be cooled and dehumidi fied and depending on the temperature set ting warmed again
163. hanging settings You may change control display settings via touchpad Swipe left or right accordingly 22 ONBOARD MONITOR EXAMPLE SETTING THE CLOCK Setting the clock On the Control Display MENU in di 4 Press button The main menu is dis played 2 Turn the controller until Settings is highlighted and then press the controller Settings d 5 If necessary move the controller to the left to display Time Date 4 Turn the controller until Time Date is highlighted and then press the controller 5 Turn the controller until Time is high lighted and then press the controller Time Date UTC 01 00 Time zone Format 24h Date 18 02 2013 Format tt mm jj 6 Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller 7 Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 STATUS INFORMATION Status field The following information is displayed in the status field at the top right Time Current entertainment source Sound output on off Wireless network reception strength Phone status VV Vv y YY ONE Traffic bulletin reception Status field symbols The symbols are grouped as follows Radio symbols Symbol Meaning H3 HD Radio station is being received x Satellite radio is switched on Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning sy Incoming or outgoing call xy Missed call all Wireles
164. he hood can damage components and lead to a safety risk There is risk of accidents or risk of property damage Have work under the hood be executed by a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop Washer fluid reservoir All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser voir in the engine compartment Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con centrate and tap water and if required with Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 a washer antifreeze according to the manufac turer s recommendations Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the right mixture Do not add windshield washer concentrate and antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure water this could damage the wiper system Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif ferent manufacturers because they can clog the windshield washer nozzles Recommended minimum fill quantity 0 2 US gal 1 liter MANUAL TRANSMISSION Shifting CAUTION When shifting to a lower gear excessive speeds can damage the engine There is risk of property damage When shifting into 5th or 6th Gear press the gearshift lever to the right Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary To overcome the resistance push the selector lever dynamically to the left and engage the re verse gear STEPTRONIC TRANSMISSION Selector lever positions D Drive Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper ation
165. he care instructions gt Do not place objects close to the Control Display otherwise the Control Display can be damaged gt Inthe case of very high temperatures on the Control Display e g due to intense so lar radiation the brightness may be re duced down to complete deactivation Once the temperature is reduced e g through shadow or climate control system the normal functions are re established Switching on 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Pressthe controller Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 ONBOARD MONITOR AT A GLANCE 3 Move in four directions iP Press button 2 Turn off control display em Options Turn off control display o Center Instrument iDrive Change profile o Display user list at startup Press button Function Controller with navigation system MENU Open the main menu The buttons can be used to open the menus di RADIO Opens the Radio menu rectly The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu Some functions of the onboard monitor can be NAV Opens the Navigation menu operated using the touchpad on the controller TEL Opens the phone menu 1 Turn BACK Displays the previous display OPTION Opens the Options menu Controller without navigation system The buttons can be used to open the menus di rectly The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings 1 Turn 2
166. he window closes while the switch is held gt Pull the switch beyond the resistance point The window closes automatically Pulling again stops the motion See also closing by means of Comfort Access refer to page 42 Pinch protection system WARNING When operating the windows body parts and objects can be jammed There is risk of in juries or risk of property damage Make sure that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing WARNING Accessories on the windows such as an tennas can impact jam protection There is risk of injuries Do not install accessories in the area of movement of the windows If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a window closes closing is interrupted The window reopens slightly Closing without the pinch protection system WARNING When operating the windows body parts and objects can be jammed There is risk of in juries or risk of property damage Make sure 45 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing In case of danger from the outside or if ice might prevent normal closing proceed as fol lows 1 Pull the switch past the resistance point and hold it there The pinch protection is limited and the win dow reopens slightly if the closing force ex ceeds a certain margin 2 Pullthe switch past the resistance point again within approx
167. hen the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Un der inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and 105 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS SAFETY tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s han dling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under in flation has not reached the level to trigger illu mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approxi mately one minute and then remain continu ously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as in tended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a va riety of reasons including the installation of re placement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
168. ice require ments The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that maintenance and repair be performed by a dealer s service center or another qualified Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 service center or repair shop Records of regu lar maintenance and repair work should be re tained SOCKET FOR OBD ONBOARD DIAGNOSIS Information CAUTION Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diagnosis can lead to vehicle malfunctions There is risk of property damage The manufac turer of your vehicle strongly recommends ac cess to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a dealer s service center another qualified service center or repair shop or other authorized persons Position There is an OBD socket on the driver s side for checking the primary components in the vehi cle s emissions Emissions gt The warning lamp lights up Emissions are deteriorating Have the vehicle checked as soon as pos sible gt The warning lamp flashes under certain cir cumstances This indicates that there is excessive misfir ing in the engine MAINTENANCE MOBILITY Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys tem checked immediately otherwise seri ous engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control components in particular the catalytic con verter 201 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY REPLACING COMPONENTS
169. icle electrical system drawing exces sive current gt Cruise control activated Functional requirements In GREEN mode this function is available in a speed range from approximately 50 mph ap prox 50 km h to 100 mph approx 160 km h if the following conditions are met gt Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not operated gt The selector lever is in selector lever posi tion D gt Engine and transmission are at operating temperature Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 SAVING FUEL DRIVING TIPS Display MINIMALISM driving style analysis Display in the instrument cluster The concept The mark in the bar display be In this situation the system helps develop an low the tachometer is high especially efficient driving style and to conserve lighted green and appears at the fuel zero point The tachometer ap For this purpose the driving style is analyzed proximately indicates idle speed The assessment is done in various categories and is displayed on the Control Display Indications on the Control Display Using this indication the individual driving style can be oriented toward conserving fuel The Coasting driving condition is displayed in MINIMALISM Info while this driving mode is ac The last fifteen minutes of a trip are evaluated tive The range of the vehicle can be extended by an The distance traveled in the Coasting driving efficient driving style This gain in range is di
170. if needed through emergency detection of remote control re fer to page 35 gt For Comfort Access If you have the remote control with you unlock vehicle using the button on the driver s side or passenger side door POWER WINDOWS Information WARNING Unattended children or animals can move the vehicle and endanger themselves and traf fic e g with the following actions gt Pressing the Start Stop button gt Releasing the parking brake gt Opening and closing of doors or windows Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 OPENING AND CLOSING gt Shifting the selector lever into neutral gt Using vehicle equipment There is risk of accidents or injuries Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve hicle Carry remote control along when exiting and lock the vehicle Overview On 5 door models Opening pP gt Press the button to the resistance point The window opens while the switch is held p gt Press the switch beyond the resist ance point The window opens automatically Pressing again stops the motion See also Convenient opening refer to page 38 via remote control CONTROLS Closing WARNING When operating the windows body parts and objects can be jammed There is risk of in juries or risk of property damage Make sure that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing gt Pull the switch to the resistance point T
171. il the control switches off Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired temperature The automatic climate control reaches this temperature as quickly as possible if needed by increasing the cooling or heating output and then keeps it constant Do not rapidly switch between different tem perature settings The automatic climate con trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature Cooling function The car s interior can only be cooled with the engine running NC Press button The air will be cooled and dehumidi fied and depending on the temperature set ting warmed again Depending on the weather the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started The cooling function is switched on automati cally with the AUTO program CONTROLS When using the automatic climate control con densation water refer to page 160 develops that exits underneath the vehicle Maximum cooling The system is set to the lowest temper ature optimum air flow and air circulation mode Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re gion The vents need to be open for this The function is available with external tempera tures beyond approx 32 F O C and with the engine running Adjust air flow with the program active AUTO program AUTO Press button Air flow air distribution and tempera ture are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature AUTO int
172. ility With the appropriate equipment the tuning of the suspension also changes and SPORT can be individually configured The configuration is stored for the profile cur rently used 117 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS Activating SPORT Turn Driving Dynamics Control to the left until SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring SPORT Depending on your vehicle s optional features when the display is activated on the Control Display the SPORT driving mode can be config ured for individual specifications Activating SPORT Select Configure SPORT Configure the program SPORT can also be configured before it is acti vated 1 amp Settings 2 Driving mode 5 Configure SPORT This configuration is retrieved when SPORT is activated Configuring driving program Settings can be made for the following driving programs in Driving mode gt GREEN refer to page 117 gt SPORT refer to page 117 Displays Program selection MEE With Driving Dynamics Control SPORT turned on a list of programs is MID displayed and can be selected GREEN Selected program The instrument cluster displays the selected program SPORT 118 DRIVING STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS Display on the onboard monitor Program changes can be displayed on the on board monitor 1 Settings 2 Control display 5 Driving mode info DRIVE OFF ASSISTANT
173. iller neck 6 Coolant reservoir Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 195 MOBILITY HOOD Information WARNING Improperly executed work in the engine compartment can damage components and lead to a safety risk There is risk of accidents or risk of property damage WARNING The engine compartment accommodates moving components Certain components can move in the engine compartment with the ve hicle switched off e g the cooler fan There is risk of injuries Do not reach into the area of moving parts Keep articles of clothing and hair away from moving parts CAUTION Folded away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened There is risk of prop erty damage Make sure that the wipers with the wiper blades mounted are folded down onto the windshield before opening the hood WARNING There are protruding parts e g lock hook on the inside of the hood There is risk of injuries If the hood is open pay attention to protruding parts and keep these areas clear 4 WARNING An incorrectly locked hood can open while driving and restrict visibility There is risk of an accident Stop immediately and correctly close the hood 4 WARNING Body parts can be jammed on opening and closing the hood There is risk of injuries Make sure that the area of movement of the hood is clear during opening and closing 194 ENGINE COMPARTMENT Opening the hood 1 Pulllever arrow 1 Hood is unlocked 2 A
174. in the rectan ge gular recess of the jacking point for crank T ing it up 5 Crank it up until the wheel in question lifts NY off of the ground Mount one emergency wheel only Lower the emergency wheel with the wheel 1 Unscrew the wheel lug bolts and remove wrench the wheel By Unserewing thewheel wrench 2 Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on 7 Pull out the well with emergency wheel un and screw in at least two bolts der the vehicle towards eal If original MINI light alloy wheels are not 8 Remove the spacer and emergency wheel mounted any accompanying lug bolts also from the well have to be used 9 Stow the well and spacer in the vehicle Screw in the remaining the lug bolts and tighten all bolts well in a crosswise pattern UN 4 Lower the vehicle and remove the vehicle 1 Follow the Safety instructions refer to jack page 2 With the wheel chock from the onboard ve hicle tool kit also secure the vehicle against 4 Tighten the lug bolts crosswise The tight rolling away at the front wheel of the oppo ening torque is 101 Ib ft 140 Nm site side For this place the wheel chock behind the front wheel diagonally across By stowthe nonworking wheel inthe trunk The nonworking wheel cannot be stored in the emergency wheel bracket because of its size 3 Loosen the wheel lug bolts a half turn 211 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY 3 Check tire inflation pressu
175. in the vehicle gt Only those letters are offered during input for which data is available gt Target search names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display 25 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 AT A GLANCE VOICE ACTIVATION SYSTEM VOICE ACTIVATION SYSTEM VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems THE CONCEPT gt Most functions displayed on the Control Display can be operated by voice com mands via the voice activation system The system supports you with announcements during input gt Functions that can only be used when the vehicle is stationary cannot be used via the voice activation system gt The system uses a special microphone on the driver s side gt Verbal instructions in the Owner s Manual to use with the voice activation sys tem REQUIREMENTS Via the Control Display set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so that the spoken commands can be identi fied Set the language refer to page 88 26 USING
176. information about the distance traveled in Coasting mode In addition context sensitive instructions are displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con sumption driving style The achieved extended range is displayed in the instrument cluster Overview The system includes the following MINIMAL functions and displays gt GREEN bonus range refer to page 167 gt GREEN tips driving instruction refer to page 167 GREEN climate control refer to page 166 MINIMALISM analyzer refer to page 169 Coasting driving condition refer to page 168 Activating GREEN mode Turn Driving Dynamics Control to the right until GREEN mode is displayed in the instrument clus Es ter Configuring GREEN mode Via the Driving Dynamics Control 1 Activating GREEN mode 2 Configure GREEN 5 Configure the program Via onboard monitor 1 Settings 166 2 GREEN Mode or 1 Settings 2 Driving mode 5 Configure GREEN Configure the program GREEN tip gt Tipat Set the GREEN mode speed at which a GREEN mode tip is to be displayed gt GREEN speed warning Displays a reminder when the set GREEN mode speed is exceeded Coasting Fuel efficiency can be optimized by disengag ing the engine and Coasting refer to page 168 with the engine idling This function is only available in GREEN mode GREEN climate control GREEN climate control Climate control is set to be fuel efficie
177. information refer to Tire Pres sure Monitor refer to page 102 Steering system Steering system in some cases not Q working Have steering system checked immedi ately by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Engine functions Have vehicle checked immediately by a C dealer s service center or another quali fied service center or repair shop For additional information refer to On board Diagnostics socket refer to page 201 Green lights Turn signal Turn signal switched on Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed For additional information refer to Turn signal refer to page 67 Parking lights headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti 2002 vated For additional information refer to Parking lights low beams headlight control re fer to page 94 Front fog lights Z0 Front fog lights are activated For additional information refer to Front fog lights refer to page 97 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 High beam Assistant is switched on High beam Assistant 20 High beams are activated and off auto matically as a function of the traffic sit uation For additional information refer to High beam Assistant refer to page 96 Cruise control The system is switched on
178. ing engage lever in posi tion P R Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed Switching on off manually 7A Press button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out The PDC is shown on the Control Display The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button Switching the view via the onboard monitor With PDC activated Rx Rear view camera 130 DRIVING COMFORT The rearview camera image is displayed Display on the Control Display Functional requirement gt The rearview camera is switched on gt The tailgate is fully closed Activating the assistance functions More than one assistance function can be ac tive at the same time gt Parking aid lines PZ Parking aid lines Lanes and turning radius are indicated gt Obstacle marking Pa Obstacle marking Spatially shaped markings are displayed Pathway lines Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im age of the rearview camera Pathway lines help you to estimate the space required when parking and maneuvering on level roads Pathway lines depend on the current steering angle and are continuously adjusted to the steering wheel movements Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING COMFORT Turning circle lines Turning circle lines ca
179. ing lamps Settings are stored for the remote control cur rently used CORNERING LAMP Position of switch 2 When going around corners the cornering light also lights the interior area of the curve Below a speed of approx 25 mph 40 km h when the turn signal is switched on and the steering an gle is detected there is automatic activation Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed Cornering light is disrupted or failed Have the system checked as soon as possible 96 HIGH BEAM ASSISTANT The concept When the low beams are activated this system automatically switches the high beams on and off The procedure is controlled by a camera on the front of the interior rearview mirror The as sistant ensures that the high beams are acti vated whenever the traffic situation allows The driver can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual In the low speed range the high beams are not switched on by the system Activating The High beam Assistant can be activated when the low beams are activated 1 Depending on the equipment turn the light switch into position 2D or D 2 Press button on the turn signal lever arrow a The indicator lamp in the instrument A 4 cluster lights up When the low beams are on the lights are au tomatically brightened or dimmed The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you and to adeq
180. ion 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 5 Current consumption DISPLAYS CONTROLS SERVICE REQUIREMENTS The concept After the ignition is turned on the instrument cluster briefly displays available driving distance or time to the next scheduled maintenance A service advisor can read out the current serv ice requirements from your remote control Display Detailed information on service requirements More information on the scope of service re quired can be displayed on the Control Display e Vehicle info Vehicle status lt 2 Service required Required maintenance procedures and le gally mandated inspections are displayed 4 Select an entry to call up detailed informa tion Symbols Symbols OK A Description No service is currently required The deadline for scheduled maintenance or a legally man dated inspection is approach ing The service deadline has al ready passed A Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the required inspections Make sure that the vehicle s date and time are set correctly 81 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DISPLAYS On the Control Display Vehicle info Vehicle status lt 2 Service required 8 Vehicle inspection Date Adjust the settings SUC icd AP D dos Confirm The entered date is stored GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR The concept The system r
181. ion A dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop will be glad to an swer additional questions at any time Information about MINI e g on technology is available on the Internet www miniusa com SYMBOLS AND DISPLAYS Symbols in the Owner s Manual EN Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Marks the end of a specific item of information Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system amp Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Action steps Action steps to be carried out are presented as numbered list The steps must be carried out in the defined order 1 Firstaction step 2 Second action step Enumerations Enumerations without mandatory order or al ternative possibilities are presented as list with bullet points gt First possibility gt Second possibility Symbols on vehicle components Ti Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner s Manual for information on a particular part or assembly VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This Owner s Manual describes all models and all standard country specific and optional equipment that is of
182. ir shop CONDITION BASED SERVICE CBS Sensors and special algorithms take into ac count the driving conditions of your vehicle Based on this Condition Based Service recog nizes the maintenance requirements The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance corresponding to your user profile 200 Detailed information on service requirements refer to page 81 can be displayed on the Con trol Display Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is continuously stored in the remote control The dealer s service center can read this data out and suggest an optimized maintenance scope for your vehicle Therefore hand the service advisor the remote control with which the vehicle was driven most recently Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat tery was disconnected are not taken into ac count If this occurs have a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop update the time dependent maintenance pro cedures such as checking brake fluid and if necessary changing the engine oil and the mi crofilter activated charcoal filter SERVICE AND WARRANTY IN FORMATION BOOKLET FOR US MODELS AND WARRANTY AND SERVICE GUIDE BOOK LET FOR CANADIAN MODELS Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for additional information on serv
183. isconnected battery voltage The alarm system briefly signals tampering gt Acoustic alarm gt By switching on the hazard warning system gt By flashing the daytime running lights Arming and disarming the alarm system When you lock or unlock the vehicle either with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac cess the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time Door lock and armed alarm system The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened when the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock Switch off the alarm refer to page 44 Tailgate in case of armed alarm system The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm system is armed After the tailgate is closed it is locked and monitored again when the doors are locked The hazard warning system flashes once Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation r d Press button on the remote control for at least 5 seconds To switch off the alarm press any button 43 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror gt The indicator lamp flashes briefly every 2 seconds The alarm system is armed gt The indicator lamp flashes after locking Doors hood or tailgate are not correctly closed Correctly closed access points are secured After 10 seconds the indicator lamp flashes continuously Interior motion sensor and ti
184. isplay The concept The engine oil level is monitored electronically while driving and shown on the Control Display If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level a check control message is displayed Requirements A current measured value is available after ap prox 30 minutes of driving During a shorter trip the status of the last sufficiently long trip is displayed With frequent short distance trips perform a detailed measurement Displaying the engine oil level On the Control Display 1 ep Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 S7 Engine oil level Engine oil level display messages Different messages appear on the display de pending on the engine oil level Pay attention to these messages If the engine oil level is too low within the next 125 miles 200 km add engine oil refer to page 196 CAUTION A too low engine oil level causes engine damage There is risk of property damage Im mediately add engine oil Take care not to add too much engine oil 195 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY ENGINE OIL CAUTION Too much engine oil can damage the en gine or the catalytic converter There is risk of property damage Do not add too much engine oil Have too much engine oil siphoned off by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop lt Detailed measurement The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil level is ch
185. ition of switch ZDQz The vehicle is illuminated on all sides Do not use the parking lights for extended peri ods otherwise the battery may become dis charged and it would then be impossible to start the engine When parking switch on the one sided road side parking lamp refer to page 95 Low beams Position of switch ZD The low beams light up when the ignition is switched on Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Roadside parking lights The vehicle can be illuminated on one side Switching on With the ignition switched off press the lever either up or down past the resistance point for approx 2 seconds Switch off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in the opposite direction WELCOME LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHT COURTESY DE LAY FEATURE Welcome lights Depending on the equipment when switching off the vehicle switch position ZD or 2 The parking low beam and interior lights light up briefly when unlocking the vehicle or de pending on the ambient brightness Activating deactivating 1 Settings 2 Lighting 5 Welcome lights Settings are stored for the profile currently used LIGHTS CONTROLS Headlight courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while if the headlight flasher is switched on after the vehi cle s radio ready state is switched off Setting the duration 1 Settings 2 Lighting 5 Pathway lighting 4 Se
186. ize Pressure specifications in bar PS Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 195 55 R 1687 H M S RSC 195 55 R 1687V M S A S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 W RSC 2 8 41 2 8 41 175 60 R 16 86 HM S XL RSC 205 45R1788VM S XL A S RSC 205 45 R 17 88 V M S XL RSC 205 45 R 17 88 W XL RSC 205 40 R 18 86 W XL RSC 3 1 45 3 1 45 TIRE IDENTIFICATION MARKS Tire size 205 45 R 17 84 V 205 nominal width in mm 45 aspect ratio in R radial tire code 17 rim diameter in inches 84 load rating not for ZR tires F speed rating before the R on ZR tires Speed letter T upto 118 mph 190 km h H up to 131 mph 210 km h 184 WHEELS AND TIRES V upto 150 mph 240 km h W up to 167 mph 270 km h Y up to 186 mph 300 km h Tire Identification Number DOT code DOT xxxx xxx 0115 xxxx manufacturer code for the tire brand xxx tire size and tire design 0115 tire age Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the U S Department of Transportation Tire age DOT 0115 the tire was manufactured in the 1st week of 2015 Recommendation Regardless of wear and tear replace tires at least every 6 years Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A DOT Quality Grades Treadwear Traction AAA B C Temperature A B C All passenger c
187. l While driving me Press button with the system inter SSS rupted Cruise control is continued with 121 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS the saved values The selected distance is briefly displayed in the info display In the following cases the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again gt When the system is switched off gt When the ignition is switched off Changing between cruise control with without distance control WARNING The system does not react to traffic driv ing ahead of you but instead maintains the stored speed There is risk of accidents or risk of property damage Adjust the desired speed to the traffic conditions and brake as needed lt Changing to Active Cruise Control without dis tance control Zi IE WE Press and hold this button A Press and hold this button or The indicator lamp in the instrument A cluster lights up To switch back to cruise control press one of the buttons briefly After switching a Check Control message is dis played Displays in the instrument cluster Desired speed Im In addition to the indicator lamp the 55 desired speed is displayed in the central information display gt The indicator lights up green the system is active gt The indicator lights up orange the system has been interrupted gt No display system is switched off 122 DRIVING COM
188. le and sealable containers Do not transport hot beverages Do not force objects into the cup holder Front In the center console Rear P On 3 door models in front of the rear seats and in the and in the side armrests Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 STORAGE COMPARTMENTS On 5 door models in front of the rear seats CLOTHES HOOKS WARNING Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can obstruct the view while driving There is risk of an accident When suspending clothing articles from the hooks ensure that they will not ob struct the driver s view WARNING Improper use of the clothes hooks can lead to a danger of objects flying about during braking and evasive maneuvers There is risk of injuries and risk of property damage Only hang lightweight objects e g clothing articles from the clothes hooks The clothes hooks are located above the side windows in the rear Online Edition for Part no CONTROLS STORAGE SPACE UNDER CARGO FLOOR PANEL Located under the cargo floor panel on the right side is a trough for the onboard vehicle tool kit To remove the onboard vehicle tool kit fold the right side of the cargo floor panel upward VARIABLE TRUNK FLOOR With the variable trunk floor the trunk can be configured corresponding to transport require ments To do this remove the trunk floor and insert it in the desired position Follow instructions on securing car
189. lerates applies the brakes lightly or accelerates again if the vehicle ahead begins moving faster As soon as the road is clear the vehicle acceler ates to the desired speed The speed is also maintained downhill but may not be maintained uphill if engine power is in sufficient CONTROLS General information The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx 20 mph 30 km h Active cruise control is paused below approx 20 mph 30 km h The system does not brake to a stop Depending on the driving program refer to page 117 set the characteristics of the cruise control in particular areas can change Information WARNING The system does not relieve from the per sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf fic situation Based on the limits of the system it cannot independently react to all traffic situa tions There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the re spective situations WARNING The system does not relieve from the per sonal responsibility to correctly assess visibility and traffic situation There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the respective situations Overview Buttons on the steering wheel Press button Function SET Store maintain speed refer to page 121 Cruise control on off refer to p
190. lide the cargo cover forward horizontally into the two side brackets until it audibly engages 2 Attach the left and right retaining straps at the tailgate Enlarging the trunk General information The trunk can be enlarged by folding down the rear seat backrest The rear backrest is divided 60 40 The back rest of the left seat is connected to the backrest center section CONTROLS Information WARNING Danger of jamming with folding down the backrests There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage Make sure that the area of movement of the rear backrest is clear prior to folding down WARNING The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustment or improper installation of the child seat There is risk of injuries or danger to life Make sure that the child restraint system fits securely against the backrest If possible adjust the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and correctly adjust the seats Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged If possible adjust the height of the head restraints or re move them lt WARNING With a rear backrest that is not locked the protective function of the middle safety belt is not guaranteed There is risk of injuries or danger to life If you are using the middle safety belt lock the wider rear backrest WARNING Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint There is risk of inju
191. lights 2 Daytime running lights W Fog lights Parking lights Fog lights Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 E Mog pH REPLACING COMPONENTS MOBILITY EM P Follow the general instructions on lights and Follow the general instructions on lights and bulbs refer to page bulbs refer to page The lights feature LED technology Contact a Bulbs PW24W dealer s service center or another qualified With white turn signal lights PWY24W service center or repair shop in the event of a malfunction 1 Turn the steering wheel 2 Turn the lid counterclockwise arrow 1 and remove Follow the general instructions on lights and bulbs refer to page Bulbs H4 1 Open the hood refer to page Turn the lid counterclockwise arrow and remove N UN Unscrew the inner lid counterclockwise and remove it 5 Pull off the connector 4 Unclip spring clip arrow and fold down A Pull bulb holder out of the bulb housing if needed loosen it with small tilting move ments if possible 5 Remove the bulb from the headlight hous ing Insert the new bulb and install the cover in the reverse order o 205 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY 5 Pull the bulb out of the fixture 6 Insert the new bulb and install the cover in the reverse order Follow the general instructions on lights and bulbs refer to page 203
192. lights up continuously A Check Control message is displayed No flat tire or loss of tire pressure can be detected Examples and recommendations in the follow ing situations gt Awheel without TPM electronics is mounted e g emergency wheel Have it checked by a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop as needed gt Malfunction Have system checked by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop gt TPM was unable to complete the reset Re set the system again gt Interference through systems or devices with the same radio frequency After leav ing the area of the interference the system automatically becomes active again Declaration according to NHTSA FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and in flated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys tem TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is signifi cantly under inflated Accordingly w
193. log Help Additional commands for the help dialog gt oHelp with examplesc announces informa tion about the current operating options and the most important commands for them gt oHelp with voice activationc information about the principle of operation for the voice activation system is announced ONE EXAMPLE OPEN THE TONE SETTINGS Via the main menu The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the controller 1 Turn on the Entertainment sound output if needed 2 Gs Press button on the steering wheel 3 Radio 4 Tone Via short command The desired tone settings can also be started via a short command 1 Turn on the Entertainment sound output if needed 2 Gs Press button on the steering wheel 3 Tone AT A GLANCE SETTING THE VOICE DIALOG Set system to standard dialog or use a short version The short version of the voice dialog plays back short messages in abbreviated form On the Control Display 1 amp Settings 2 Language Units 5 Speech type 4 Select setting ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Turn the volume button during the spoken in structions until the desired volume is set gt The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed gt The volume is stored for the profile cur rently used INFORMATION ON EMER GENCY REQUESTS Do not use the voice activation system to ini tiate an Emergency Request In
194. lt alarm sensor are not active When the still open access is closed interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be switched on gt The indicator lamp goes out after unlock ing The vehicle has not been tampered with gt The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the engine ignition is switched on but no longer than approx 5 minutes An alarm has been triggered Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly 44 OPENING AND CLOSING Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together such as in the fol lowing situations gt In automatic car washes gt In duplex garages gt During transport on trains carrying vehicles at sea or on a trailer gt With animals in the vehicle Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Mi Press the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon as the vehi cle is locked The indicator lamp lights up for approx 2 sec onds and then continues to flash The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor are turned off until the vehicle is locked again Switching off the alarm gt Unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition
195. lure Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi cate the final failure of a tire Reduce speed and stop otherwise pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an acci dent Do not continue driving Contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service cen ter or repair shop Required inflation pressure check message A Check Control message is displayed in the fol lowing situations gt The system has detected a wheel change but no reset was done gt Inflation was not carried out according to specifications gt The tire inflation pressure has fallen below the level of the last confirmation In this case gt Check the tire pressure and correct as needed gt Carry outa reset of the system after a tire change System limits The system does not function properly if a reset has not been carried out e g a flat tire is re ported though tire inflation pressures are cor rect The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire s temperature Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the tire s temperature thus in creasing the tire inflation pressure The tire in flation pressure is reduced when the tire tem perature falls again These circumstances may cause a warning when temperatures fall very sharply The system cannot indicate sudden serious tire damage caused by external circumstances SAFETY CONTROLS Malfunction b The yellow warning lamp flashes and T4 then
196. ly undermining your ability to steer and brake the vehicle DRIVING TIPS Driving through water CAUTION When driving too quickly through too deep water water can enter into the engine compartment the electrical system or the transmission There is risk of property damage When driving through water do not exceed the maximum indicated water level and the maxi mum speed for driving through water lt Drive through calm water only if it is not deeper than 9 8 inches 25 cm and at this height no faster than walking speed up to 3 mph 5 km h Braking safely Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard feature Applying the brakes fully is the most effective way of braking in situations needed Steering is still responsive You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef fort Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its active mode Objects in the movement area around pedals and floor area WARNING Objects in the driver s floor area can limit the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal There is risk of an accident Stow objects in the vehicle such that they are secured and cannot enter into the driver s floor area Use floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can be safely attached to the floor Do not use loose floor mats and do not layer several floor mats Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for the pedals Ensure that th
197. m brak ing force is used Premise for the brake booster is sufficiently quick and sufficiently hard step ping on the brake pedal The system can assist with some braking intervention if there is risk of a collision At low speeds vehicles may thus come to a complete stop Manual transmission During a braking inter vention up to a complete stop the engine may be shut down The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on The braking intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the steering wheel Object detection can be restricted Limitations of the detection range and functional restric tions are to be considered System limits Detection range The detection potential of the camera is lim ited Thus a warning might not be issued or be is sued late 113 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS SAFETY E g the following situations may not be de tected gt Partially covered pedestrians gt Pedestrians that are not detected as such because of the viewing angle or contour Pedestrians outside of the detection range Pedestrians having a body size less than 32 in 80 cm Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional or may not be available in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall In tight curves If the field of view of the cam
198. m when driving with snow chains On the Control Display e Vehicle info Vehicle status 4 Perform reset Start the engine do not drive off Start the initialization with Perform reset Ov Amr oe NOU m Drive away The initialization is completed while driving which can be interrupted at any time The initialization automatically continues when driving resumes Indication of a flat tire The yellow warning lamp lights up A Check Control message is displayed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Check whether the vehicle is fitted with normal tires or run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 187 are la beled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire s sidewall WARNING A damaged regular tire with low or miss ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling such as steering and braking response Run flat tires can maintain limited stability There is risk of an accident Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run flat tires Ob serve the information on run flat tires and con tinued driving with these tires When a flat tire is indicated DSC Dynamic Sta bility Control is switched on if needed System limits A natural even tire inflation pressu
199. mendis having this work performed by a deal er s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop ag Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 ADJUSTING VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems SITTING SAFELY The ideal seating position can make a vital con tribution to relaxed fatigue free driving The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with gt Safety belts refer to page 51 gt Head restraints refer to page 53 gt Airbags refer to page 99 SEATS Information WARNING Seat adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected movements of the seat Vehicle control could be lost There is risk of an acci dent Only adjust the side on the driver s side when the vehicle is stationary lt WARNING With a backrest inclined too far to the rear the protective effect of the safety belt cannot be ensured anymore There is a danger of sliding under the safety belt in an accident ADJUSTING CONTROLS There is risk of injuries or danger to life Adjust the
200. mperature can cause the ma terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi cle Safety Standard No 109 Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re quired by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is es tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinfla tion or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure MOBILITY RSC Run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 187 are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the sidewall M S Winter and all season tires with better cold weather performance than summer tires TIRE TREAD Summer tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than 0 12 in 3 mm There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if the tread depth is less than 0 12 in 3 mm Winter tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than 0 16 in 4 mm Below a tread depth of 0 16 in 4 mm tires are less suitable for winter operation Minimum tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around the tire s circumference and have the legally required minimum height of 0 063 in 1 6 mm They are marked on
201. must intervene actively when there is a prewarning Acute warning with braking function Acute warning in displayed in case of the immi nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap proaches another object at a relatively high dif ferential speed The driver must intervene actively when there is an acute warning If necessary the driver is assisted by a minor automatic braking inter vention in a possible risk of collision Acute warnings can also be triggered without previous forewarning Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself herself to react During a warning the maximum brak ing force is used Premise for the brake booster is sufficiently quick and sufficiently hard step ping on the brake pedal The system can assist with some braking intervention if there is risk of a collision At low speeds vehicles may thus come to a complete stop Manual transmission During a braking inter vention up to a complete stop the engine may be shut down The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on SAFETY CONTROLS The braking intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the steering wheel Object detection can be restricted Limitations of the detection range and functional restric tions are to be considered System limits Detection range The system s detection potential is limited Thus a system reacti
202. n be superimposed on the image of the rearview camera Turning circle lines show the course of the smallest possible turning radius on a level road Only one turning radius line is displayed after the steering wheel is turned past a certain an gle Obstacle marking Obstacle markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera Their colored margins of the obstacle markings match the markings of the PDC CONTROLS Parking using pathway and turning radius lines 1 Position the vehicle so that the turning ra dius lines lead to within the limits of the parking space 2 Turm the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding turning radius line E Display settings Brightness With the rearview camera switched on 1 X Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Contrast With the rearview camera switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller 131 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS System limits Detection of objects Very low obstacles or high protruding objects such as ledges may not be recognized by the system Assistance functions also take into account data of the PDC Follow instructions in the PDC chapter refer to page 126 The objects displayed on the Control Display u
203. n the front next to the interior light Ambient light Depending on your optional features lighting can be adjusted for some lights in the interior 98 Activating deactivating On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 5 Ambient Settings are stored for the profile currently used Changing color Push the switch forward or back manual color change Push and hold the switch forward or EN back automatic color change Push the switch again to end color changes Setting the brightness The brightness of the ambient light can be ad justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on the Control Display On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 5 Brightness 4 Adjustthe brightness Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 SAFETY VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not AIRBAGS SAFETY CONTROLS necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 5 Head airbag Front airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and fron
204. nance system gt Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models gt Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications this could result in serious damage to the vehicle Such damage is not covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited War ranty DATA MEMORY Many electronic components on your vehicle are equipped with data memories that tempo rarily or permanently store technical informa tion about the condition of the vehicle events and faults This technical information generally records the state of a component a module a system or the environment gt Operating mode of system components fill levels for instance Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 gt Status messages for the vehicle and from its individual components e g wheel rotation speed vehicle speed deceleration trans verse acceleration gt Malfunctions and faults in important system components e g lights and brakes gt Responses by the vehicle to special situa tions such as airbag deployment or engag ing the stability control system gt Ambient conditions such as temperature This data is purely technical in nature and is used to detect and correct faults and to opti mize vehicle functions Motion profiles over routes traveled cannot be created from this data When service offerings are used e g re pair services service processes
205. nd do not burn themselves e g by carrying the remote control along when ex iting the vehicle CAUTION If metal objects fall into the socket they can cause a short circuit There is risk of prop erty damage Replace the cigarette lighter or socket cover again after using the socket Push in the lighter The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DE VICES Information CAUTION Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can work with high voltages and currents which means that the 12V on board network can be overloaded or damaged There is risk of property damage Only connect battery charg ers for the vehicle battery to the starting aid terminals in the engine compartment 4 CAUTION If metal objects fall into the socket they can cause a short circuit There is risk of prop erty damage Replace the cigarette lighter or socket cover again after using the socket WARNING Devices and cables in the unfolding area of the airbags e g portable navigation devices etc can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or be thrown around in the car s interior when un folding There is risk of injuries make sure that 147 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS devices and cables are not in the airbag s area of unfolding Sockets Sockets can be used for the running electrical devices with the engine running or with the ig nition switched on The to
206. nd optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Overview instrument cluster DISPLAYS CONTROLS necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems 1 Tachometer 2 Messages e g Check Control 3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 5 Display reset miles 6 Electronic displays 75 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DISPLAYS Electronic displays 1 Driver assistance systems Messages e g Check Control Time 80 External temperature 80 Selection lists 84 Total miles trip odometer 80 CHECK CONTROL The concept The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems A Check Control message is displayed as a com bination of indicator or warning lights and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head up Display In addition an acoustic signal may be output and a text message may appear on the Control Display 76 On board computer 84 2 Selector lever position display 71 Gear shift indicator 82 5 Driving Dynamics Control 117 Status Indicator warning lights General information The indicator and warning lights can light up in a
207. nder certain circumstances are closer than they appear Therefore do not estimate the distance from the objects on the display PARKING ASSISTANT The concept This system assists the driver in parking parallel to the road Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle The parking assistant calculates the best possi ble parking line and takes control of steering during the parking procedure When parking also take note of the visual and acoustic information issued by the PDC the parking assistant and where applicable the rearview camera and react accordingly A component of the parking assistant is the PDC Park Distance Control refer to page 126 132 DRIVING COMFORT Information WARNING The system does not relieve from the per sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf fic situation Based on the limits of the system it cannot independently react to all traffic situa tions There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the re spective situations CAUTION The parking assistant can steer the vehi cle over or onto curbs There is risk of property damage Watch traffic closely and actively in terfere in the respective situations An engine that has been switched off by the Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati cally when the parking assistant is activated Overview
208. ndings closely and ac tively interfere in the respective situations 1 Switch on the parking assistant and activate it if needed The status of the parking space search is in dicated on the display 134 DRIVING COMFORT 2 Follow the instructions on the display The best possible parking position will come after gear change on the stationary vehicle wait for the automatic steering wheel move The end of the parking procedure is indi cated on the display 5 Adjustthe parking position yourself if needed Interrupting manually The parking assistant can be interrupted at any time gt l amp Parking Assistant gt Py Press button Interrupting automatically The system is interrupted automatically in the following situations gt Ifthe driver grasps the steering wheel or if he takes over steering gt lfa gear is selected that does not match the instruction on the display gt Ifthe vehicle speed exceeds approx 6 mph 10 km h gt Possible on snow covered or slippery road surfaces gt Ifa maximum number of parking attempts or the time taken for parking is exceeded gt If the Park Distance Control PDC displays clearances that are too small gt When switching into other functions of the radio A Check Control message is displayed Resume An interrupted parking procedure can be con tinued if needed To do this follow the instructions on the dis play Online Edition for
209. nds compass calibration V 9 to 12 seconds left right hand steering setting gt 12to 15 seconds language setting Setting the compass zones Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi cle so that the compass operates correctly re fer to World map with compass zones 145 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS World map with magnetic zones As A SZAN a Wass Procedure 1 Press and hold the control button for ap prox 3 to 4 seconds The number of the set compass zone appears in the mirror 2 To change the zone setting press the con trol button quickly and repeatedly until the number of the compass zone that corre sponds with your location appears in the mirror The set zone is stored automatically The com pass is ready for use again after approximately 10 seconds Calibrating the digital compass The digital compass must be calibrated in the event of the following gt The wrong compass point is displayed gt The point of the compass displayed does not change despite changing the direction of travel gt Notall points of the compass are displayed 146 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT Procedure 1 Make sure that there are no large metallic objects or overhead power lines near the vehicle and that there is sufficient room to drive around in a circle Set the currently applicable compass zone Press and hold the control button for ap prox 6 to 7 seconds
210. nfrequent use of the brakes 160 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN DRIVING Corrosion will built up when the maximum pressure applied to the brake pads during brak ing is not reached thus discs don t get cleaned Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re sponse generally that cannot be corrected Condensation under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control con densation water develops collecting under neath the vehicle These traces of water under the vehicle are normal Ground clearance CAUTION If ground clearance is insufficient there might be contact with the front or rear spoiler e g when driving over curbs or entering into underground car parking garages There is risk of property damage Ensure that there is suffi cient ground clearance available Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 LOADING VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems INFORMATION WARNING High gross weight can overheat the tires damage them internally and c
211. ng fuel or wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel sys tem and the engine Furthermore the catalytic converter is permanently damaged There is risk of property damage Do not refuel or add the following in the case of gasoline engines gt Leaded gasoline gt Metallic additives e g manganese or iron Do not press the Start Stop button after refuel ing the wrong fuel Contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or re pair shop Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 25 i e E10 or E25 may be used for refuel ing Ethanol should satisfy the following quality standards US ASTM 4806 xx CAN CGSB 3 511 xx xx comply with the current standard in each case CAUTION Wrong fuels can damage the fuel system and the engine There is risk of property dam age Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol percentage than recommended or one with other types of alcohol e g M5 to M100 Recommended fuel grade MINI recommends AKI 91 John Cooper Works MINI recommends AKI 93 Minimum fuel grade MINI recommends AKI 89 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 FUEL MOBILITY CAUTION Fuel that does not comply with the mini mum quality can compromise engine function or cause engine damage There is risk of prop erty damage Do not fill with fuel that does not comply with the minimum quality If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat ing the engine may produce knocking so
212. ng on off manually Press button briefly 110 gt The menu for the intelligent safety system is displayed The systems are individually switched off according to their respective settings gt LED lights up orange or goes out respective to their individual settings Adjust as needed Individual settings are stored for the profile currently used Press button again gt All Intelligent Safety systems are activated gt The LED lights up green Hold down button gt All Intelligent Safety systems are turned off gt The LED goes out Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via the onboard monitor 1 Settings Frontal Coll Warning Activate the desired warning time on the Control Display The selected warning time is stored for the pro file currently used Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi nent a warning symbol appears in the instru ment cluster and in the Head Up Display Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Symbol Measure Symbol lights up red prewarning Brake and increase distance Symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds acute warning You are requested to intervene by braking or make an evasive maneu ver Prewarning This warning is issued e g when there is the impending danger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small The driver
213. ng the integrated key refer to page 39 For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regulations Operation is governed by the following FCC ID LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS LX8CAS2 MYTCAS4 Compliance statement V V VV g This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions gt This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and gt this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CONTROLS WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL From the outside WARNING Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge If people must spend a longer time in the vehi cle while it is very hot or cold outside there is risk of injuries or danger to life Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it lt CAUTION The door lock is permanently joined with the door The door handle can be moved When pulling the door handle with the integrated key inserted paint or key can be damaged There is risk of property damage Re move the integrated key before pulling the outside door handle Unlock or lock the driver s door via the door lock using the integrated key refer to page 34 The
214. nic measurement Ultrasonic measuring might not function under the following circumstances gt For small children and animals gt For persons with certain clothing e g coats gt With external interference of the ultra sound e g from passing vehicles or loud machines gt When sensors are dirty iced over damaged or out of position Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING COMFORT gt Under certain weather conditions such as high relative humidity rain snowfall ex treme heat or strong wind gt With tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles With thin or wedge shaped objects With moving objects With elevated protruding objects such as ledges or cargo With objects with corners and sharp edges With objects with a fine surface structure such as fences gt For objects with porous surfaces Low objects already displayed e g curbs can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds False warnings PDC may issue a warning under the following conditions even though there is no obstacle within the detection range gt In heavy rain gt When sensors are very dirty or covered with ice gt When sensors are covered in snow gt On rough road surfaces gt On uneven surfaces such as speed bumps gt In large buildings with right angles and smooth walls e g in underground garages gt In automatic car washes Thro
215. nitor 1 amp Vehicle info 2 Driving Excitement 5 g Vehicle and surroundings Via the Driving Dynamics Control 1 Activating SPORT 2 j Driving Excitement 5 g Vehicle and surroundings Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 SPEED WARNING The concept Displays speed limit which when reached should cause a warning to be issued The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph 5 km h Displaying setting or changing the limit On the Control Display Settings Speed Warning at TID D 5 Turn the controller until the desired limit is displayed 5 Press the controller The speed limit is stored Activating deactivating the limit On the Control Display Settings Speed Warning B UNNS Press the controller Setting your current speed as the limit On the Control Display Settings Speed Select current speed ow lS Press the controller The current vehicle speed is stored as the limit DISPLAYS CONTROLS SETTINGS ON THE CONTROL DISPLAY Time Setting the time zone 1 Settings 2 Time Date 5 Time zone 4 Select the desired time zone The time zone is stored Setting the time 1 Settings 2 Time Date 5 Time 4 Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed Press the controller wi 6 Turn the controller until th
216. nt By making a slight change to the set tempera ture or adjusting the rate of heating or cooling of the car s interior fuel consumption can be economized The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior Additionally heat output to seats and exterior mirror is reduced Exterior mirror heat is available when outside temperatures are very low GREEN potential The percentage of potential savings that can be achieved with the current configuration is dis played Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Display in the instrument cluster GREEN bonus range An adjusted driving style helps you extend your driving range This may be displayed as the bo nus range in the instrument clus ter The bonus range is shown in the range display The bonus range is automatically reset every time the vehicle is refueled gt Green display efficient driving style gt Gray display adjust driving style e g by backing off the accelerator pedal Driving style A bar display in the instrument cluster indicates your current driving efficiency Mark in the left area arrow 1 display for energy recovered by coasting or when braking Mark in the right area arrow 2 display when accelerating Your driving style s efficiency is shown by the bar s color gt Green display efficient driving style as long as the mark moves within the green range gt Gray display adjust driving style e g by backing
217. nt reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pres sure to dissipate then open it gil 5 If the coolant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill 4 Close cap Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible DISPOSAL Qy Comply with the relevant environmen tal protection regulations when dispos ing of coolant and coolant additives 199 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems MINI MAINTENANCE SYSTEM The maintenance system indicates required maintenance measures and thereby provides support in maintaining road safety and the op erational reliability of the vehicle In some cases scopes and intervals may vary according to the country specific version Re placement work spare parts fuels and lubri cants and wear materials are calculated sepa rately Further information is available from a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repa
218. nts before driving off For the occupants safety the belt locking mechanism triggers early Slowly guide the belt out of the holder when applying it If needed disengage the belt in the rear from the belt buckle on the side Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection they are not a substitute for safety belts The two outer safety belt buckles integrated into the rear seat are for passengers sitting on the left and right The center rear safety belt buckle is solely in tended for the center passenger 51 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS ADJUSTING Information WARNING If the safety belt is used by more than one person the protective effect of the safety belt cannot be ensured anymore There is risk of injuries or danger to life Do not allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt In fants and children are not allowed in an occu pant s lap but must be transported and respec tively secured in designated child restraint systems 4 WARNING The protective effect of the safety belts can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas tened incorrectly An incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause additional injuries e g in the event of an accident or during braking and eva sive maneuvers There is risk of injuries or dan ger to life Make sure that all occupants are wearing safety belts correctly WARNING With a rear backrest that is not locked
219. o area capacity cu ft 8 7 34 0 Liters 211 731 228 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 TECHNICAL DATA REFERENCE Approved gross vehicle weight Ibs 3 860 3 900 kg 1 751 1 769 Load Ibs 885 885 kg 401 401 Approved front axle load Ibs 2 085 2 125 kg 946 964 Approved rear axle load Ibs 1 880 kg 853 Approved roof load capacity Ibs 165 kg 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft 13 1 40 7 Liters 278 941 Approved gross vehicle weight Ibs 3 720 3 765 kg 1 687 1 708 Load Ibs 775 kg 352 Approved front axle load Ibs 2 065 2 105 kg 937 955 Approved rear axle load Ibs 1 725 kg 782 Approved roof load capacity Ibs 132 kg 60 Cargo area capacity cu ft 8 7 34 0 Liters 246 963 22 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 3 REFERENCE TECHNICAL DATA CAPACITIES MINI Fuel tank approx Cooper US gal liters Cooper S John Cooper Works US gal liters 230 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Fuel quality refer to page 176 11 6 44 11 6 44 APPENDIX REFERENCE APPENDIX Any updates to the Owner s Manual of the ve hicle are listed here ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN PROTEC TION SYSTEM Opposite to the description in this Owner s Manual the active pedestrian protection sys tem is only deployed at speeds between ap prox 30 km h approx 18 mph and 55 km h 34 mph Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 aal REFERENCE 232 Online Edition for P
220. off the accelerator pedal The display switches to green as soon as all conditions for fuel efficiency optimized driving are met DRIVING TIPS SAVING FUEL GREEN tip driving instruction GREEN Instructions tell you to switch to a more fuel ef ficient driving style when you back off the ac celerator Information The driving style display and GREEN mode tips in the instrument cluster appear when the GREEN mode display is activated Activating driving style and GREEN mode tips 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 5 GREEN Info GREEN tip symbols An additional symbol and text instructions are displayed Symbol Measure For efficient driving back off the ac AS celerator or delay accelerating to al low time to assess road conditions Pam Reduce speed to the selected GREEN km h speed Bre Steptronic transmission switch from M S to D or avoid manual shift inter ventions 167 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING TIPS SAVING FUEL Symbol Measure Manual transmission follow shifting 9 instructions Manual transmission engage neutral for engine stop 9 Indications on the Control Display MINIMALISM Information on fuel consumption and technol ogy can be displayed while driving 1 Vehicle info 2 MINIMALISM Displaying MINIMALISM info The current efficiency can be displayed amp N MINIMALISM info
221. ointing to the left or right indicate that additional panels can be opened Opening the Options menu Press button OPTION The Options menu is displayed Turn off c tv Center Instrument ntrol display tv HD Radio reception Additional options move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed Options menu The Options menu consists of various areas gt Screen settings e g Split screen gt Control options for the selected main menu e g for Radio gt If applicable further operating options for the selected menu e g Store station Changing settings 1 Selecta field AT A GLANCE 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed Balance Fader Volume settings Reset 3 Press the controller Activating deactivating the functions Several menu items are preceded by a check box It indicates whether the function is acti vated or deactivated Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function LY Function is activated E Function is deactivated TOUCHPAD Some functions of the onboard monitor can be operated using the touchpad on the controller Selecting functions On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Touchpad 3 Select the desired function gt Speller enter letters and numbers gt Interactive map viewing the interac tive map gt Audio feedback pronounces entered lette
222. on might not come or might come late E g the following situations may not be de tected gt Slow moving vehicles when you approach them at high speed gt Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you or sharply decelerating vehicles Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance Two wheeled vehicles ahead of you Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall In tight curves If the field of view of the camera or the front windshield are dirty or covered P If the driving stability control systems are deactivated e g DSC OFF gt Upto 10 seconds after the start of the en gine via the Start Stop button gt During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle delivery gt If there are constant blinding effects be cause of oncoming light e g from the sun low in the sky 111 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS SAFETY Warning sensitivity The more sensitive the warning settings are the more warnings are displayed However there may also be an excess of false warnings PEDESTRIAN WARNING WITH CITY BRAKING FUNCTION The concept The system can help prevent accidents with pe destrians The system issues a warning in the city driving speed area if there is imminent danger of a col lision with pedestrians and includes a braking function A camera at the
223. on on the compatible vehicle batteries is available at your dealer s service center After a battery replacement the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle battery be registered on the vehicle by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop to ensure that all comfort features are fully available and that any Check Control messages of these comfort features are no longer displayed Charging the battery General information Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently charged to guarantee that the battery remains usable for its full service life The battery may need to be charged in the fol lowing cases gt When making frequent short distance drives gt If the vehicle is not used for prolonged peri ods longer than a month gt Steptronic transmission when parked for long periods of time in selector lever posi tion D R or N Information CAUTION Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can work with high voltages and currents which means that the 12V on board network can be overloaded or damaged There is risk of property damage Only connect battery charg ers for the vehicle battery to the starting aid terminals in the engine compartment 4 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 REPLACING COMPONENTS Starting aid terminals In the vehicle only charge the battery via the starting aid terminals refer to page 215 in the engine
224. onditions e g if there is rain snowfall slush fog or glare this may result in poorer recogni tion of vehicles as well as short term interrup tions for vehicles that are already detected Drive attentively and react to the current traffic situation If necessary intervene actively e g by braking steering or evading Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed if the sys tem fails or was automatically deactivated The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt When an object was not correctly detected gt In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall In tight curves V If the field of view of the camera or the front windshield are dirty or covered When driving toward bright lights Up to 20 seconds after the start of the en gine via the Start Stop button gt During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle delivery CRUISE CONTROL The concept The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx 20 mph 30 km h It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel The system brakes on downhill gradients if en gine braking is insufficient Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING COMFORT Information WARNING The use of the system can lead to an in creased risk of accidents in the following situa tions gt On winding roads gt In heavy traffic gt Onslippery roads in fo
225. ontains all tire inflation pressure specifications for the specified tire sizes at the ambient temperature The tire inflation pres sure values apply to tire sizes approved by the manufacturer of the vehicle for the vehicle type To identify the correct tire inflation pressure please note the following Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 WHEELS AND TIRES gt Tire sizes of your vehicle gt Maximum permitted driving speed Tire inflation pressures up to 100 mph 160 km h For speeds of up to 100 mph 160 km h and for optimum driving comfort note the pressure values in the tire inflation pressure table refer to page 179 and adjust as necessary These pressure values can also be found on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver s door pillar Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph 160 km h Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Tire size Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 175 60 R 16 86 H M S XL RSC 175 65 R 15 84H M S AIS Std 175 65 R 15 84 H M 5 Std 175 65 R 15 84H Std 195 55 R 1687 H M S RSC 195 55 R 1687 V M S A S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 W RSC 205 45 R 17 88 V M S XL A S RSC 205 45 R 17 88 V M S XL RSC 205 45 R 17 88 W XL RSC 205 40 R 18 86 W XL RSC Emergency wheel T115 70R 15 90 M MOBILITY Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph 160 km h On 3 door models COOPER Pressure specifications in bar PSI 2 4 35 2 4 3
226. ontrol 34 Replacing wheels tires 186 Reporting safety malfunc tions 10 RES CNCL button see camera based cruise control 119 RES CNCL button see Cruise control 124 Reserve warning see Range 81 Reset Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103 Retaining straps securing cargo 162 Retreaded tires 187 Roadside parking lights 95 RON recommended fuel grade 176 Roofliner 17 Roof load capacity 227 Roof mounted luggage rack 162 Rope for tow starting towing 217 242 EVERYTHING FROM ATOZ RSC Run Flat System Compo nent see Run flat tires 187 Rubber components care 222 Run flat tires 187 S Safe braking 159 Safety belt reminder for driv er s seat and front passenger seat 52 Safety belts 51 Safety belts care 222 Safety switch windows 46 Safety systems airbags 99 Saving fuel 164 Screen refer to Control Dis play 18 Screwdriver 202 Screw thread for tow fit ting 218 Sealant 188 Seat belts see Safety belts 51 Seat heating front 51 Seating position for chil dren 58 Seats 49 Selection list in instrument cluster 84 Selector lever Steptronic transmission 71 Sensors care 225 Service and warranty 8 Service requirements Condi tion Based Service CBS 200 Service requirements dis play 81 SET button see camera based cruise control 119 SET button see Cruise con trol 124 Settings locking unlocking 42 Settings mirrors 55 Settings on Control Display 87 Shift paddles on the steering wheel 73
227. operty damage Clean with a microfiber cloth Dampen cloth lightly with wa ter lt Safety belts Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and thus have a negative impact on safety WARNING Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety belt webbing Missing protective effect of the safety belts There is risk of injuries or danger to Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 life Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning the safety belts Use only a mild soapy solution with the safety belts clipped into their buckles Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety belts until they are dry Carpets and floor mats WARNING Objects in the driver s floor area can limit the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal There is risk of an accident Stow objects in the vehicle such that they are secured and cannot enter into the driver s floor area Use floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can be safely attached to the floor Do not use loose floor mats and do not layer several floor mats Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for the pedals Ensure that the floor mats are se curely fastened again after they were removed e g for cleaning Floor mats can be removed from the car s inte rior for cleaning If the floor carpets are very dirty clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner To prevent matting of the carpet rub back and forth in the direction of travel only Sensor
228. or re move them lt To transport bulky items the trunk can be ex panded by setting the backrests at a steeper angle 1 Released the back rest and tilt it forward 199 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 STORAGE COMPARTMENTS CONTROLS STORAGE COMPARTMENTS VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems INFORMATION WARNING Loose objects in the car s interior can be thrown into the car s interior while driving e g in the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers There is risk of injuries Secure loose objects in the car s interior CAUTION Anti slip pads such as anti slip mats can damage the dashboard There is risk of prop erty damage Do not use anti slip pads OVERVIEW The following storage compartments are avail able in the vehicle interior gt Storage compartment in front of the cu pholders Storage tray in the center console Glove compartment on the front passenger side gt Storage compartment in the center arm rest gt Compartments in the doors g
229. or steam jets above 140 F 60 C Follow the manufac turer s instructions Aggressive acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can destroy the protective layer of adjacent components such as the brake disk Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water possibly with shampoo added partic ularly when they have been exposed to road salt Rubber components Environmental influences can cause surface soiling of rubber parts and a loss of gloss For 222 cleaning use only water and suitable care products the manufacturer of your vehicle rec ommends original MINI care products Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber care agents at regular intervals When cleaning rubber seals do not use any silicon containing car care products in order to avoid damage or noises Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo nents only with a moist rag Then dry witha soft cloth Plastic components These include Imitation leather surfaces Roofliner Lamp lenses Instrument cluster cover Matt black spray coated components T Y ON ON Yyy Painted parts in the interior Clean with a microfiber cloth Dampen cloth lightly with water Do not soak the roofliner CAUTION Cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents such as lacquer thinners heavy duty grease re movers fuel or such can damage plastic parts There is risk of pr
230. ounds DISPLAYS CONTROLS Orange lights Active Cruise Control _ The number bars shows the selected A distance from the vehicle driving ahead For more information see Camera based cruise control refer to page 119 Vehicle detection Active Cruise Control Illuminated vehicle driving ahead de B tected Flashing the conditions are not ade quate for operating the system The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal Yellow lights Anti lock Braking System ABS Avoid sudden braking as much as possi ble Braking force boost may not be working Stop cautiously Take into ac ABS count the longer brake distance Have checked immediately by a dealer s service center or another qualified serv ice center or repair shop DSC Dynamic Stability Control e Flashing DSC controls the drive and ee braking forces The vehicle is stabilized Reduce speed and adapt driving style to the driving circumstances Illuminated DSC failed Have system checked immediately by a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop For additional information refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC refer to page 115 77 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DISPLAYS DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or DTC Dynami
231. our pants pocket The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is in close proximity or in the car s interior Comfort Access supports the following func tions gt Unlocking locking of the vehicle gt Convenient closing gt Separate unlocking of the tailgate gt Start the engine Information To avoid locking it into the vehicle do not place the remote control in the cargo area CONTROLS Functional requirements gt There are no sources of interference nearby gt To lock the vehicle the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle near the doors gt The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx 2 seconds gt The engine can only be started if the re mote control is in the vehicle Unlocking On the driver s or front passenger s door han dle press the button This corresponds to pressing the remote control button amp Locking On the driver s or front passenger s door han dle press the button This corresponds to pressing the remote control button gt 41 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS To save battery power ensure that all power consumers are turned off before locking the ve hicle Convenient closing WARNING With convenient closing body parts can be jammed There is risk of injuries Make sure that the area of movement of the doors is clear during convenient closing P
232. ovi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems INFORMATION WARNING With the engine hot and the cooling sys tem open coolant can escape and lead to burns There is risk of injuries Only open the cooling system with the engine cooled down lt WARNING Additives are harmful and incorrect addi tives can damage the engine There is risk of in juries and risk of property damage Avoid the contact of articles of clothing skin or eyes with additives Do not swallow any additives Use suitable additives only lt Coolant consists of water and additives Not all commercially available additives are suitable for the vehicle Information about suit able additives is available from a dealer s serv ice center or another qualified service center or repair shop COOLANT LEVEL Overview Opening the hood refer to page 194 198 The coolant reservoir is in the engine compart ment refer to page 193 Checking There are yellow Min and Max marks in the coolant reservoir 1 Let the engine cool 2 Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pres sure to dissipate then open it gil E eant 3 The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 COOLANT MOBILITY Adding 1 Let the engine cool 2 Turn the lid of the coola
233. plays go out The stored desired speed is deleted Interrupting Waa When active press the button on the eS steering wheel The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations gt When the brakes are applied gt If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few seconds or released while a gear is not en gaged gt Ifthe gear engaged is too high for the cur rent speed If selector lever position N is set If DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated or DSC is deactivated gt When DSC is actively controlling stability 125 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS Maintaining storing and changing the speed Information WARNING The desired speed can be incorrectly ad justed or called up by mistake There is risk of an accident Adjust the desired speed to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and ac tively interfere in the respective situations Maintaining storing the speed Press button Or or button press while the system is in terrupted When the system is switched on the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed This is displayed in the instrument cluster DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be switched on if needed Changing the speed or button press repeatedly until the de sired speed is set If active the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored spee
234. pter information Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 ONBOARD MONITOR Music collection Navigation e g stored destinations Phone book Online data e g Favorites cookies Voice notes V V VV VV Login accounts Altogether the deletion of the data can take up to 30 minutes Functional requirement Data can only be deleted while stationary Deleting data Heed and follow the instructions on the Control Display Switch on the ignition Settings Open Options Delete all personal data Continue OK Oe a ENTERING LETTERS AND NUMBERS General information On the Control Display 1 Turn the controller select letters or num bers 2 Select additional letters or numbers if needed 3 OK confirm the entry Symbol Function l lt Press the controller delete the letter or number Ie Press the controller for an extended period delete all letters or numbers AT A GLANCE Switching between cases letters and numbers Depending on the menu you can switch be tween entering upper and lower case letters and numbers Symbol Function ABc Enter the letters 1 4 Enter the numbers abc or ABC Tip controller up Without navigation system G A d Select symbol Entry comparison Entering names and addresses choice is nar rowed down with every letter entered and let ters may be added automatically Entries are continuously compared with data stored
235. r 80 Tailgate 40 Tailgate via remote control 38 Tail lights 206 Technical changes refer to Own Safety 7 Technical data 226 Temperature air condi tioner 137 Temperature automatic cli mate control 139 Temperature display for exter nal temperature 80 Temperature engine 85 Tempomat see camera based cruise control 119 Terminal starting aid 215 Text messages supplemen tary 79 Theft alarm system see Alarm system 43 Thigh support 50 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Tilt alarm sensor 44 Time of arrival 85 Tire damage 186 Tire identification marks 184 Tire inflation pressure 178 Tire inflation pressure moni tor refer to FTM 106 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102 Tires changing 186 Tire sealant 188 Tires everything on wheels and tires 178 Tires run flat tires 187 Tire tread 185 Tone refer to Integrated Owner s Manual Tools 202 Total vehicle weight 227 Touchpad 21 Tow fitting 218 Towing 216 Tow starting 216 TPM Tire Pressure Moni tor 102 Traction control 116 TRACTION drive mode driving dynamics 116 Transmission lock releasing manually 75 Transmission manual trans mission 71 Transmission see Steptronic transmission 71 Transporting children safely 58 Tread tires 185 Triple turn signal activa tion 67 Trip odometer 80 Trip on board computer 86 Trip recorder see Trip odome ter 80 Turning circle lines rearview camera 151 Turn signal front 204 REFERENCE T
236. r information about motor ve hicle safety from http www tc gc ca roadsaf ety The vehicle identification number can be found in the engine compartment The vehicle identification number can also be found behind the windshield REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS For US customers 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 you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying MINI of North America LLC P O Box 1227 Westwood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 1 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or MINI of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safe rcar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 19 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 INFORMATION 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 WATCH ME Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REF
237. r seat Deactivating airbags After installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat make sure that the front CONTROLS knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated Deactivate the front seat passenger airbags au tomatically refer to page 101 WARNING Active front seat passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the airbags are activated There is risk of inju ries Make sure that the front seat passenger airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up lt Seat position and height Before installing a child restraint system move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust its height to the highest and thus best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event of an accident If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat move the passenger seat carefully forward until the best possible belt guide position is reached Child seat security The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be permanently locked to fasten child restraint systems Locking the safety belt 1 Pull out the strap completely 2 Secure the child restraint system with the belt 59 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS 3 Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it tight against the child restraint
238. r there is none In particular situations ries Make sure that the upper retaining strap is e g braking maneuvers or in case of an acci not guided across sharp edges and without dent the rear backrest can fold forward There twisting to the upper retaining strap lt is risk of injuries or danger to life Make sure that the rear backrests are locked ON 5 DOOR MODELS LOCK ING THE DOORS AND WIN DOWS Doors Direction of travel Head restraint Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point Seat backrest OU hWN Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to Push the locking lever on the rear doors up the mounting point The door can now be opened from the outside 1 Raise the head restraint if needed only 2 Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint Safety switch for the rear 3 Attach the hook of the retaining strap to P b he driver if ihe anchor on the back seat A ress button on the driver s door i children are being transported in the 4 Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it rear down This locks various functions so that they cannot WARNING be operated from the rear safety switch refer In case of an accident people sitting in to page 46 the back can come into contact with the tight ened retaining strap of the child restraint sys 1 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 S CONTROLS DRIVING DRIVING VEHICLE FEATUR
239. ransmission version the lowest possible gear can be selected by simul taneously operating the kickdown and the left shift paddle However this effect is not pro duced via the shift paddles when switching briefly from D to manual mode Ending the sport program manual mode Push the selector lever to the right D is displayed in the instrument cluster Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Shift paddles for Steptronic Sport transmission The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel gt Shift up briefly pull right shift paddle gt Shift down briefly pull left shift paddle gt With the respective transmission version the lowest possible gear can be selected by pulling and holding the left shift paddle Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds for example downshifting is not possible if the engine speed is too high The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in strument cluster followed by the current gear If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are used to shift gears in automatic mode the transmission temporarily switches to manual mode If the selector lever is still in selector lever posi tion D with the respective transmission version it is possible to switch back into the automatic mode gt Pull and hold right shift paddle or gt In addition to the briefly pulled right shi
240. re Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi cate the final failure of a tire Reduce speed and stop otherwise pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an acci dent Do not continue driving Contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service cen ter or repair shop INTELLIGENT SAFETY The concept Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the driver assistance system The intelligent safety systems can hel prevent an imminent collision 108 gt Front end collision warning with City Brak ing function refer to page 109 gt Pedestrian warning with City Braking func tion refer to page 112 Information WARNING Indicators and warnings do not relieve from the personal responsibility Due to system limits warnings or reactions of the system may not be output or they may be output too late or incorrectly There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the re spective situations WARNING Due to system limits individual functions can malfunction during tow starting towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated e g approach control warning with light brak ing function There is risk of an accident Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to tow starting towing lt Overview Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Switching on off Some Intelligent Safety
241. re at the next op portunity and correct as needed 4 Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor refer to page 106 Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor refer to page 103 5 Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight with a calibrated torque wrench Driving with emergency wheel WARNING The emergency wheel has particular di mensions When driving with an emergency wheel changed driving properties may occur at higher speeds e g reduced lane stability when braking longer braking distance and changed self steering properties in the limit area There is risk of an accident Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h After the trip with emergency wheel Have the following work performed by a deal er s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop 1 Replace the damaged tires as soon as pos sible 2 Replace the emergency wheel with a new wheel 5 Have the tray with the emergency wheel installed VEHICLE BATTERY Maintenance The battery is maintenance free The added amount of acid is sufficient for the service life of the battery More information about the battery can be re quested from a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop 212 REPLACING COMPONENTS Battery replacement CAUTION Vehicle batteries that are not compatible can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle functions There is risk of property damage In formati
242. re is risk of an accident Do not repair dam aged tires but have them replaced 186 WHEELS AND TIRES CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES Mounting Have mounting and wheel balancing carried out by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Wheel and tire combination You can ask the dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop about the right wheel tire combination and wheel rim versions for the vehicle Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair the function of a variety of systems such as ABS or DSC To maintain good handling and vehicle re sponse use only tires with a single tread con figuration from a single manufacturer Following tire damage have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible WARNING Wheels and tires which are not suitable for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehi cle e g due to contact with the body due to tolerances despite the same official size rating There is risk of an accident Recommended tire brands For each tire size the manufacturer of your ve hicle recommends certain tire brands These can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 WHEELS AND TIRES New tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur ing circumstances when tires are brand new they achieve their full traction potential after a
243. re loss in all four tires will not be recognized Therefore check the tire inflation pressure regularly Sudden serious tire damage caused by external circumstances cannot be recognized in ad vance The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations gt When the system has not been initialized gt When driving on a snowy or slippery road surface gt Sporty driving style spinning traction wheels high lateral acceleration drifting gt When driving with snow chains SAFETY CONTROLS Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1 Identify the damaged tire Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility Sys tem refer to page 188 can be used for this purpose If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized In this case initialize the system If identification of flat tire damage is not possible please contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop 2 Fixthe flat tire using the Mobility System refer to page 188 Run flat tires Maximum speed You may continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph 80 km h Continued driving with a flat tire If continuing to drive with a damaged tire 1 Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h Check the air pressure
244. refer to page Bulbs P21W 1 Open tailgate refer to page 5 Side tail lights 2 Remove left or right cover Rear fog lights License plate lamp h WN Center brake lamp z 5 Through the opening loosen the plug con nector arrow 2 on the bulb holder Press the latches together arrows 1 and remove the bulb holder 1 Brake lights tail lights 2 Turn signal 5 Reversing lights 4 Remove the bulb holder from the opening 5 Press the nonworking bulb gently into the socket turn counterclockwise and remove gt Arrow 1 brake lights tail lights gt Arrow 2 turn signal 1 Tail lights 2 Turn signal z 207 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY r gt Arrow 3 reversing light 6 Proceed in the reverse order to insert the new bulb and attach the bulb holder Make sure that the bulb holder engages in all fas teners Follow the general instructions on lights and bulbs refer to page The lights feature LED technology Contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop in the event of a malfunction Follow the general instructions on Lights and bulbs refer to page Bulbs W16W 1 On vehicles with heat shield Loosen 3 screws arrow 2 Pushthe heat shield forward and the bumper back in order to be able to reach the fog lamp 208 REPLACING COMPONENTS 5 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remov
245. rently used Setting the rotation The screen of the Head up Display can be ro tated around its own axis Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 5 Rotation 4 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected 5 Pressthe controller Settings are stored for the profile currently used John Cooper Works Sport displays in the Head up Display General information The sport displays in the Head up Display assist with a sporty driving style Switching on 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 5 Displayed information 4 Sport displays With navigation system if the sport displays are switched on no navigation content will be dis played on the Head up Display Display 1 Speed 2 Shift point indicator 3 Gear display DISPLAYS CONTROLS 4 Current engine speed 5 Warning field speed Shift point indicator The concept Shift point indicator in the Head up Display in dicates the optimum shifting point Thus with a sporty driving style the best possible vehicle acceleration is achieved Functional requirements gt Steptronic transmission Manual mode M S and if necessary the Dy namic Traction Control DTC are activated gt Press the gas pedal all the way down Switching on Shift point indicators are displayed in the Head up if the sport displays refer to page 91 are switched on 1 S
246. res can be rotated between the axles to achieve even wear A dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop will be glad to answer additional questions at any time After rotating check the tire pressure and cor rect if needed Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres sure indicated on the side wall of the tire RUN FLAT TIRES Label RSC label on the tire sidewall The wheels are composed of tires that are self supporting to a limited degree The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re main drivable to a restricted degree in the event of a tire inflation pressure loss Continued driving with a damaged tire refer to page 107 187 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY Continued driving with a damaged tire refer to page 104 Changing run flat tires For your own safety only use run flat tires No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire A dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop will be glad to an swer additional questions at any time REPAIRING A FLAT TIRE Safety measures gt Park the vehicle as far away as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground Switch on the hazard warning system Secure the vehicle a
247. ress and hold down the handle of the driver or the front seat passenger This corresponds to pressing the remote control button Q In addition to locking the windows and glass sunroof will be closed Unlocking the tailgate separately Press button on tailgate s exterior This corresponds to pressing the remote control button g The situation of the doors does not change Malfunction Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol lowing circumstances gt The battery of the remote control is dis charged Replace the battery refer to page 34 42 OPENING AND CLOSING gt Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power gt Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects gt Interference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices In the case of a malfunction unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control or using the integrated key refer to page 59 ADJUSTING Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile Per sonal Profile refer to page 56 Doors 1 amp Settings 2 Doors key 5 amp Select the symbol 4 Select the desired function gt Driver s door only Only the driver s door and the fuel filler
248. ries Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint Folding down side backrests The rear seat backrests can be folded down from the front or from the trunk Before the backrest is folded down hook the corresponding safety belt into the safety belt on the side 149 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 2 Fold the frame up until it engages k Of Pull the release upward and fold the backrest toward the front 3 Fold back and latch the backrest Folding back the backrest WARNING With an unlocked backrest an unsecured load can be thrown into the car s interior e g in case of an accident braking or evasive ma neuver There is risk of injuries Make sure that the backrest engages into the locking after folding it back lt Fold up the backrest and press it into the latch Make sure that the safety belt is not pinched Adjusting the backrest tilt WARNING The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustment or improper installation of the child seat There is risk of injuries or danger to life Make sure that the child restraint system fits securely against the backrest If possible adjust the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and correctly adjust the seats Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged If possible adjust the height of the head restraints
249. roller until the desired bright ness is set 5 Pressthe controller Settings are stored for the profile currently used Depending on the light conditions the bright ness settings may not be clearly visible LED RING ON THE CENTRAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER The concept The LED ring displays light animations to repre sent specific functions Basic displays Basic functions for example the tachometer can be set to be displayed continually if so de sired Event displays Functions that are only displayed temporarily for example the volume or temperature set tings can be set as event displays Several vehicle assistance functions can also be displayed on the LED ring This display corre sponds with the displays of the function in the respective display Example tachometer Like the tachometer in the instrument cluster the light animations of the tachometer s basic display show the current RPMs and the respec tive RPM warning margins Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DISPLAYS CONTROLS Display HEAD UP DISPLAY Overview gt Arrow 1 current RPM gt Arrow 2 prewarning field gt Arrow 3 warning field The concept Switching on off LED ring This system projects important information into 1 Settings the driver s field of vision e S the sped 2 Center Instrument The driver can quickly absorb information and concentrate on the traffic situation 3 Center Instr
250. rs and numbers Entering letters and numbers Entering letters requires some practice at the beginning When entering pay attention to the following 21 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 AT A GLANCE gt The system recognizes capital and lower case letters For the input of upper lower case letters and numbers it may be neces sary to switch to the corresponding input mode e g when upper and lower case let ters are written the same way Switching between cases numbers and letters refer to page 25 gt Enter characters as they are displayed on the Control Display gt Always enter associated characters such as accents or periods so that the letter can be clearly recognized Possible input depends on the set language Where necessary en ter special characters via the controller gt To delete a character slide to the left on the touchpad gt To enter a blank space slide to the right in the center of the touchpad gt To enter a hyphen slide to the right in the upper area of the touchpad gt To enter an underscore swipe to the right in the lower area of the touchpad Operating the interactive map The interactive map in the navigation system can be moved via the touchpad Function Cms 0000 Interactive map Swipe into respective direction Enlarge shrink in teractive map Drag in or out on the touchpad with fingers Tap once Display menu C
251. rview Unlocking Locking Unlock the tailgate A WU N Panic mode Integrated key Press button arrow 1 and remove the key ar row 2 The integrated key fits the driver s door lock Replacing the battery 1 Remove integrated key from remote con trol 2 Slide the key into the opening and raise the cover Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 OPENING AND CLOSING CONTROLS The battery compartment is accessible gt Interference of radio transmission to re mote control by external sources e g by radio masts gt Empty battery in remote control gt Interference from radio transmissions through mobile devices in close proximity to remote control V Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo bile devices in the vehicle 5 Slide the key in the cover of the battery A Check Control message is displayed if an at compartment and raise the cover tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine 4 Insert a battery of the same type with the positive side facing up 5 Insert lid and cover Qy Have old batteries disposed of by a EY dealer s service center or another quali fied service center or repair shop or take them to a collection point Steptronic transmission if a corresponding Check Control message appears hold the re mote control as shown against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start S
252. s condition is indicated by a counter played as a bonus range in the instrument clus ter and on the Control Display Functional requirement The function is only available in GREEN mode Calling up MINIMALISM Analyser Via the Driving Dynamics Control 1 Activate GREEN mode Color code green arrow 1 distance traveled in 2 MINIMALISM the Coasting driving condition Symbol ar 3 amp Select the symbol row 2 coasting driving condition Display Displaying MINIMALISM info 1 amp Vehicle info 2 MINIMALISM 5 MINIMALISM info Display on the Control Display Deactivating the system manually The function can be deactivated in the Config ure GREEN mode refer to page 166 menu S SA e g to use the braking effect of the engine E c when traveling downhill C PEL Settings are saved for the profile currently be The display of the MINIMALISM Analyser con ing used sists of a fish which is riding along in a glass of water on the roof of the MINI and a table of values that rates the driving style in various cat Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 163 DRIVING TIPS SAVING FUEL egories The bonus range achieved by driving style that minimizes fuel consumption is dis played below the table of values The fish and the movements of the water in the glass symbolize the efficiency of the driving style The more efficient the driving style the less the water sloshes around in the
253. s network reception strength Symbol flashes network search all Wireless network is not available Bluetooth is switched on Roaming is active A Text message was received so Check the SIM card r SIM card is blocked ONBOARD MONITOR AT A GLANCE Symbol Meaning z SIM card is missing 1j Enter PIN Entertainment symbols Symbol Meaning 1 Z6 DVD changer g Music collection 9 Gracenote database K AUX IN port y USB audio interface Mobile phone audio interface Additional symbols Symbol Meaning Z Spoken instructions are turned off SPLIT SCREEN General information Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen e g information from the on board comupter In the divided screen view the so called split screen this information remains visible even when you change to another menu Switching the split screen on and off On the Control Display 1 Press button 2 Split screen 23 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 AT A GLANCE Selecting the display On the Control Display Press button Split screen Move the controller until the split screen is selected 4 Press the controller or select Split screen content 5 Select the desired menu item Split screen content Split screen Arrow display Map facing north Map direction of travel Map perspective view Position G Onboard info PROGRAMMAB
254. s shown on the display 2 Press button arrow 3 to delete all stored lap times Displaying the time The time is copied from the instrument cluster Press button arrow 1 repeatedly until the time is displayed 93 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS LIGHTS LIGHTS VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems OVERVIEW Switches in the vehicle The light switch elements is located next to the steering wheel Light functions Symbol Function OF O Front fog lights Rear fog lights X A Automatic headlight control WM 94 Symbol Function 0 Lights off Daytime running lights RP Parking lights sDQ id pe Low beams ZD B Instrument lighting J PARKING LIGHTS CORNER ING LIGHTS AND ROADSIDE PARKING LIGHTS General information Position of switch 0 D 22 If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off the exterior lighting is automati cally switched off at these switch settings Parking lights Pos
255. secure the vehicle against rolling In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away observe the following gt Set the parking brake gt On uphill grades or on a slope turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb gt On uphill grades or on a slope also secure the vehicle e g with a wheel chock Before driving into a car wash So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob serve instructions for going into an automatic car wash refer to page 220 Steptronic transmission Switching off the engine 1 Engage selector lever position P with the vehicle stopped 2 Pressthe Start Stop button The engine is switched off The radio ready state is switched on 5 Setthe parking brake 64 Manual transmission Switching off the engine 1 With the vehicle at a standstill press the Start Stop button The engine is switched off The radio ready state is switched on Shift into first gear or reverse Set the parking brake AUTO START STOP FUNCTION The concept The Auto Start Stop function helps save fuel The system switches off the engine during a stop e g in traffic congestion or at traffic lights The ignition remains switched on The engine starts again automatically for driving off Automatic operation After every start of the engine using the Start Stop button the Auto Start Stop function is in the last selected state refer to page 66 When the Auto Start Stop f
256. sing the switch toward the back stops the motion gt Press the switch forward beyond the resist ance point and release it twice The glass sunroof is closed Pressing the switch again stops the motion With the glass sunroof completely raised Press the switch forward beyond the resistance point and release it The glass sunroof is closed Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a glass sunroof closes the closing action is inter rupted The glass sunroof reopens slightly 47 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS OPENING AND CLOSING WARNING Body parts can be jammed on operating the glass sunroof There is risk of injuries Make sure that the area of movement of the glass sunroof is clear during opening and closing lt Closing without the pinch protection system If there is an external danger proceed as fol lows 1 Press the switch forward beyond the resist ance point and hold it The pinch protection is limited and the glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain margin 2 Press the switch forward again beyond the resistance point and hold until the glass sunroof closes without jam protection Make sure that the closing area is clear Initializing after a power failure After a power failure it can happen that the glass sunroof can only be raised The system must be initialized in this case MINI recom
257. splay refer to page 89 System limits Speed range The system is best used on well constructed roads The system is functional at speeds be ginning at approx 20 mph 30 km h The max speed that can be set is 85 mph 140 km h Comply with the legal speed limit and safety distance in every situation when using the sys tem Detection range The detection capacity of the system and the automatic braking capacity are limited Two wheeled vehicles for instance might not be detected CONTROLS WARNING The system does not relieve from the per sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf fic situation Based on the limits of the system it cannot independently react to all traffic situa tions There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the re spective situations Deceleration The system also does not decelerate in the fol lowing situations gt Incase of pedestrians cyclists or similar slow road users For red traffic lights For cross traffic For oncoming traffic V NV NN Unlit vehicles or vehicles with nonworking lighting at night Swerving vehicles A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected until it is completely within the same lane as your vehicle If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly swerves into your lane the system may not be able to automatically restore the selecte
258. st pipe is blocked or ventila tion is insufficient harmful exhaust gases can enter into the vehicle The exhaust gases con tain carbon monoxide an odorless and color less but highly toxic gas In enclosed areas ex haust gases can also accumulate outside of the vehicle There is danger to life Keep the ex haust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila tion lt Storage The Mobility System is located under the cargo floor panel Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 WHEELS AND TIRES MOBILITY Sealant container Filling the tire with sealant 1 Shake the sealant container gt Sealant container arrow 1 gt Filling hose arrow 2 2 Take the connection hose completely out of Observe use by date on the sealant container the compressor housing Do not kink the hose Attach the connection hose to the connec On off switch tor of the sealant container ensuring that it Holder for bottle engages audibly Reduce inflation pressure Inflation pressure dial Compressor Connector cable for socket NOU BWN Connection hose stowed in the bottom of the compressor 189 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY 4 Slide the sealant container upright into the holder on the compressor housing ensur ing that it engages audibly Screw the connection hose onto the tire valve of the nonworking wheel 6 With the compressor switched off insert the plug
259. stant recirculated air mode the air quality in the car s interior deteriorates and the fogging of the windows increases If windows are fogged over switch off the recir culating mode and press the AUTO button Make sure that air can flow to the windshield Air flow manual To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro gram first Turn the ring to set the desired air volume Automatic climate control displays the selected amount of air flow 140 CLIMATE CONTROL The air flow of the automatic climate control may be reduced automatically to save battery power Manual air distribution fe Press button repeatedly to select a program Upper body region Upper body region and footwell Footwell Windows and footwell Windows upper body region and footwell Windows and upper body region VV VY Vv NN ON Windows Defrosts windows and removes condensation ImUE Press button Ice and condensation are quickly re moved from the windshield and the front side windows Adjust air flow with the program active If the windows fog over also switch on the cooling function or press the AUTO button Windshield defroster J Press button The front window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time Rear window defroster E Press button The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time When Green mode refer to page
260. stressful situa tions the voice and vocal pitch can change This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a phone connection ENVIRONMENTAL CONDI TIONS gt Say the commands numbers and letters smoothly and with normal volume empha sis and speed gt Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system gt Keep the doors windows and glass sun roof closed to prevent noise interference 27 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 AT A GLANCE VOICE ACTIVATION SYSTEM gt Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking 28 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 INTEGRATED OWNER S MANUAL IN THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE INTEGRATED OWNER S MANUAL IN THE VEHICLE VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems INTEGRATED OWNER S MANUAL IN THE VEHICLE The Integrated Owner s Manual can be dis played on the Control Display It specifically de scribes features and functions found in the ve hicle Components of the Integrated Owner s Manual The Integrated Owner s M
261. system The safety belt is locked Unlocking the safety belt 1 Unbuckle the belt buckle TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY 2 Remove the child restraint system 5 Allow the strap to be pulled in completely LATCH CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for Children Information Pay attention to the operating and safety infor mation of the child restraint system manufac turer when installing and using LATCH child re straint fixing system Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 Ib when the child is re strained by the internal harnesses Information WARNING If the LATCH child restraint fixing systems are not correctly engaged the protective effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing system can be limited There is risk of injuries or danger to life Make sure that the lower anchors are se curely engaged and that the LATCH child re straint fixing system fits securely against the backrest Position The corresponding symbol shows the mounts for the lower LATCH anchors Seats equipped with lower anchors are marked with a pair 2 of LATCH sym sox bols It is not recommended to use the inner lower anchors of standard outer LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint sys 60 tem on the middle seat Use the vehicle seat belt instead for the middle seat Before installing
262. t passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone would not provide ad equate restraint 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbag Side airbag In a lateral impact the side airbag supports the side of the body in the chest and lap area Head airbag In a lateral impact the head airbag supports the head 99 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS SAFETY Ejection Mitigation The head airbag system is designed as an ejec tion mitigation countermeasure to reduce the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants through side windows during rollovers or side impact events Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa tion e g in less severe accidents or rear end collisions Information for optimum effect of the airbags WARNING If the seat position is incorrect or the de ployment area of the airbags is impacted the airbag system cannot protect as intended or cause additional injuries due to triggering There is risk of injuries or danger to life Ob serve the Information for optimum protective effect of the airbag system lt Keep at a distance from the airbags Make sure that occupants keep their heads away from the side airbag gt Always grasp the steering wheel on the steering wheel rim Hold your hands at the 5 o clock and 9 o clock positions to keep the risk of injury to
263. t Pockets on the backrests of the front seats GLOVE COMPARTMENT Information WARNING Folded open the glove compartment protrudes in the car s interior Objects in the glove compartment can be thrown into the car s interior while driving e g in the event of an accident or during braking and evasive ma neuvers There is risk of injuries Always close the glove compartment immediately after us ing it lt Opening Pull the handle The light in the glove compartment switches on Closing Fold up the cover 151 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS COMPARTMENTS IN THE DOORS WARNING Breakable object e g glass bottle can break in the event of an accident Broken glass can be scattered in the car s interior There is risk of injuries Do not stow any breakable ob jects in the car s interior CENTER ARMREST The center armrest contains a storage compart ment Opening Press button arrow 1 and open center arm rest upward arrow 2 Adjusting the height a a Press button arrow 1 and swing center arm rest upward or downward into the desired height arrow 2 152 STORAGE COMPARTMENTS CUPHOLDERS Information WARNING Unsuitable containers in the cup holder and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and increase the risk of injuries in the event of an accident There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage Use light weight unbreaka b
264. t necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems CAR WASHES General information Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves in the area below the windshield when the hood is raised Wash your vehicle frequently particularly in winter Intense soiling and road salt can dam age the vehicle Steam jets or high pressure washers Information CAUTION When cleaning with high pressure wash ers components can be damaged due to the pressure or temperatures being too high There is risk of property damage Maintain sufficient distance and do not spray too long continu ously Follow the user s manual for the high pressure washer Distances and temperature gt Maximum temperature 140 F 60 C gt Minimum distance from sensors cameras seals 12 in 50 cm 220 gt Minimum distance from glass sunroof 31 5 inches 80 cm Automatic car washes Information gt Give preference to cloth car washes or those that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage gt Make sure that the wheels and tires are not damaged by the transport mechanisms gt Fold in the exterior mirrors otherwise they may be damaged depending on the width of the vehicle Unscrew the rod antenna Deactivate the r
265. t steps 5 to 5 The systems can be controlled using the interior rearview mirror buttons Special feature of the alternating code wireless system If you are unable to operate the system after repeated programming please check if the sys tem to be controlled features an alternating code system Read the system s operating manual or press the programmed button on the interior rear view mirror longer If the LED on the interior 144 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for 2 seconds the system features an alternating code system Flashing and continuous illumination of the LED will re peat for approximately 20 seconds For systems with an alternating code system the Universal Integrated Remote Control and the system also have to be synchronized Please read the operating manual to find out how to synchronize the system Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a second person To synchronize 1 Parkthe vehicle within range of the re mote controlled system 2 Program the relevant button on the interior rearview mirror as described 5 Locate and press the synchronizing button on the system being programmed You have approx 30 seconds for the next step 4 Hold down the programmed button on the interior rearview mirror for approximately 5 seconds and then release it If necessary repeat this step up to three times in order to finish synchronization On
266. tach the cargo straps retaining straps or draw straps to the lashing eyes in the trunk Lashing eyes in the cargo area Without storage compartment package to se cure the cargo there are two lashing eyes ar row 1 in the cargo area With storage compartment package to secure the cargo there are six lashing eyes arrows 1 and 2 in the cargo area ROOF MOUNTED LUGGAGE RACK Information Installation only possible with roof rack Roof racks are available as special accessories Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Securing Follow the installation instructions of the roof rack Loading Because roof racks raise the vehicle s center of gravity when loaded they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response Therefore note the following when loading and driving gt Do not exceed the approved roof axle loads and the approved gross vehicle weight gt Be sure that adequate clearance is main tained for tilting and opening the glass sun roof Distribute the roof load uniformly The roof load should not extend past the loading area gt Always place the heaviest pieces on the bottom gt Secure the roof luggage firmly e g tie with ratchet straps gt Do not let objects project into the opening path of the tailgate gt Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler ation and braking maneuvers Take corners gently REAR LUGGAGE RACK General information Ins
267. tal load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts Do not damage the socket by using non com patible connectors Remove the cover or cigarette lighter In the trunk The socket is located on the right side in the trunk 148 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT USB INTERFACE The concept Connection for USB devices with music files and for importing data such as for Personal Profile settings Information Observe the following when connecting Do not use force when plugging the con nector into the USB interface Do not connect devices such as fans or lights to the USB interface Do not connect any USB hard drives or USB hubs Do not use the USB interface for recharging external devices Overview The USB interface is located in the front of the center console CARGO AREA Cargo cover When the tailgate is opened the cargo cover is raised Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT Information WARNING Loose objects in the car s interior can be thrown into the car s interior while driving e g in the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers There is risk of injuries Secure loose objects in the car s interior Removing For storing bulky objects the cargo cover can be removed 1 Detach the left and right retaining straps at the tailgate 2 Pullthe cargo cover out of the brackets on the left and right Installing 1 S
268. tallation only possible with rear luggage rack preparation Rear racks are available as special accessories Information Follow the installation instructions of the rear luggage rack Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers Take corners gently LOADING DRIVING TIPS Securing COOPER COOPER D ONE ONE D COOPER S COOPER SD The anchorage points arrow 1 and the socket arrow 2 are located below the covers in the bumper Remove the covers before installing the rear luggage rack Power consumption Before starting to drive check the function of the tail lamps of the rear luggage rack The rear luggage rack lights must not consume more than Turn signals 42 watts per side Rear lights 50 watts per side Brake lights 84 watts in total Rear fog lights 42 watts in total VV NON Backup lamp 42 watts in total 163 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING TIPS SAVING FUEL SAVING FUEL VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems GENERAL INFORMATION
269. tart Stop button Headlights gt Donotrub dry and do not use abrasive or acidic cleansers gt Soak areas that have been dirtied e g from insects with shampoo and wash off with water gt Thaw ice with de icing spray do not use an ice scraper After washing the vehicle After washing the vehicle apply the brakes briefly to dry them otherwise braking action can be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can occur Completely remove all residues on the win dows to minimize loss of visibility due to CARE MOBILITY smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear VEHICLE CARE Car care products The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends using care and cleaning products from MINI WARNING Cleansers can contain substances that are dangerous and harmful to your health There is risk of injuries When cleaning the interior open the doors or windows Only use products in tended for cleaning vehicles Follow the instruc tions on the container Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and value retention Environmental influences in areas with elevated air pollution or natural con taminants such as tree resin or pollen can af fect the vehicle s paintwork Tailor the fre quency and extent of your car care to these influences Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel oil grease or bird droppings must be removed im mediately to prevent the finish from being al ter
270. that meet the following oil rat ing standards ENGINE OIL MOBILITY Gasoline engine BMW Longlife 01 BMW Longlife 01 FE BMW Longlife 14 FE More information about suitable engine oil rat ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re quested from a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available up to 1 US quart liter of an en gine oil with the following oil rating can be added Gasoline engine API SL or superior oil rating ENGINE OIL CHANGE CAUTION Engine oil that is not changed in timely fashion can cause increased engine wear and thus engine damage There is risk of property damage Do not exceed the service data indi cated in the vehicle The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you let the dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop change the motor oil MINI recommends MINI Original Engine Oil 197 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY COOLANT COOLANT VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country pr
271. the front passen ger seat refer to the safety notes and instruc tions for children on the front passenger seat see Children WARNING The ensure the front seat passenger air bag function it must be detected whether a person occupies the front passenger seat The entire seat cushion area must be used for this purpose There is risk of injuries or danger to SAFETY CONTROLS life Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the floor area Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system When transporting older children and adults the front seat passenger airbags may be deac tivated in certain sitting positions In this case the indicator lamp for the front seat passenger airbags lights up In this case change the sitting position so that the front seat passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out If it is not possible to activate the airbags have the person sit in the rear To enable correct recognition of the occupied seat cushion gt Do not attach covers cushions ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat un less they are specifically determined to be safe for use on the front passenger seat gt Do not place any electronic devices on the passenger seat if a child restraint system is to be installed on it gt Do not place objects under the seat that could press against the seat from below gt No moisture in or on the seat Indicator lamp for the
272. the protective function of the middle safety belt is not guaranteed There is risk of injuries or danger to life If you are using the middle safety belt lock the wider rear backrest Correct use of safety belts gt Wear the belt twist free and as tight to your body as possible over your lap and should ers gt Wear the belt deep on your hips over your lap The belt may not press on your stom ach gt Do not wear the belt on your throat rub it on sharp edges guide it or jam it in across hard or fragile objects Avoid thick clothing Re tighten the belt frequently upward around your upper body 52 Buckling the belt General information Ae Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle Unbuckling the belt 1 Hold the belt firmly 2 Pressthe red button in the belt buckle 5 Guide the belt back into its roll up mecha nism Safety belt reminder for driver s seat and front passenger seat 4 The indicator lamp lights up and a sig Ti nal sounds Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly The safety belt reminder is active at speeds above approx 6 mph 10 km h It can also be acti vated if objects are placed on the front passen ger seat Damage to safety belts WARNING The protective effect of the safety belts may not be fully functional or fail in the follow ing situations gt Safety belts are damaged soiled or changed in any other way
273. the side of the tire with TWI Tread Wear Indicator 185 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY TIRE DAMAGE General information Inspect your tires often for damage foreign ob jects lodged in the tread and tread wear Information Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces as well as debris curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels tires and sus pension parts This is more likely to occur with low profile tires which provide less cushioning between the wheel and the road Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed es pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires Indications of tire damage or other vehicle mal functions gt Unusual vibrations while driving gt Unusual handling such as a strong ten dency to pull to the left or right Damage can e g be caused by driving over curbs road damage or similar things WARNING Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres sure which can lead to loss of vehicle control There is risk of an accident If tire damage is suspected while driving immediately reduce speed and stop Have wheels and tires checked For this purpose drive carefully to the nearest dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Have vehicle towed or transported as needed WARNING Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres sure which can lead to loss of vehicle control The
274. tivating cruise control in TRACTION or DSC OFF mode DTC DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL The concept The DTC system is a version of the DSC where forward momentum is optimized 116 DRIVING STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS The system ensures maximum headway on special road conditions or loose road surfaces e g unplowed snowy roads but with some what limited driving stability Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC provides maximum traction Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in curves Therefore drive with appropriate caution You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances gt When driving in slush or on uncleared snow covered roads gt When freeing vehicle from deep snow or driving off from loose grounds gt When driving with snow chains Deactivating activating DTC Dynamic Traction Control Activating DTC IS V Press button ME TRACTION is displayed in the instru ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up Deactivating DTC TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go out PERFORMANCE CONTROL Performance Control enhances the agility of the vehicle To increase maneuverability with a corre spondingly sporty driving style wheels are braked individually Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 DRIVING STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS DYNAMIC DAMPING CON TROL The concept The tuning of the s
275. tlength of time Settings are stored for the profile currently used AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT CONTROL The concept The low beams are switched on and off auto matically depending on the ambient bright ness e g in tunnels in twilight or if there is precipitation General information A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on When emerging from a tunnel during the day the low beams are not switched off immedi ately but instead only after approx 2 minutes Activating Position of switch g0 The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the low beams are switched on System limits The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment of lighting conditions E g the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather To avoid safety risks under these 95 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS LIGHTS conditions you should always switch on the lights manually DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS Position of switch 0 DQ 26 The daytime running lights light up when the ignition is switched on After the ignition is switched off the parking lights light up in posi tion DQ Activating deactivating In some countries daytime running lights are mandatory so it may not be possible to deacti vate the daytime running lights On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 5 Daytime runn
276. to the direction The mirror on the passenger side is more in which the button is pressed curved than the driver s side mirror Depending on the vehicle equipment the mir ror setting is stored for the profile currently used When the vehicle is unlocked via the re mote control the position is automatically re trieved if this function is active Adjusting manually In case of electrical malfunction press edges of mirror Automatic Curb Monitor Information The concept WARNING If reverse gear is engaged the mirror glass on Objects reflected in the mirror are closer the front passenger side is tilted downward than they appear The distance to the traffic This improves your view of the curb and other behind could be incorrectly estimated e g low lying obstacles when parking e g while changing lanes There is risk of an acci dent Estimate the distance to the traffic behind Activating by looking over your shoulder T Slide the switch to the driver s side mirror position 2 Engage selector lever position R 55 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS ADJUSTING Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position Fold in and out CAUTION Depending on the vehicle width the ve hicle can be damaged in car washes There is risk of property damage Before washing fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button lt Press button Possible at speeds up to approx
277. top button within 10 seconds while New remote controls pressing the brake New remote controls are available from a Manual transmission if a corresponding Check dealer s service center or another qualified Control message appears hold the remote con service center or repair shop trol as shown against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start Stop but Loss of the remote controls ton within 10 seconds while pressing the The lost remote control can be blocked by a clutch dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Emergency detection of remote control It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the engine in situations such as the following Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 33 CONTROLS PERSONAL PROFILE The concept Personal Profile provides three profiles using which personal vehicle settings can be stored Every remote control has one of these profiles assigned If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con trol the assigned personal profile will be acti vated All settings stored in the profile are auto matically applied If several drivers use their own remote control the vehicle will adjust the personal settings dur ing unlocking These settings are also restored if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a person with a different remote control Changes to the settings are automatically saved in the personal profile
278. uate illumination e g in towns and cities The blue indicator lamp in the instru D ment cluster lights up when the system switches on the high beams Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Switching the high beams on and off manually gt High beams on arrow 1 gt High beams off headlight flasher arrow 2 The High beam Assistant can be switched off when manually adjusting the light To reactivate the high beam Assistant press the button on the turn signal lever refer to page 96 System limits The High beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of when to use the high beams Therefore man ually switch off the high beams in situations where required to avoid a safety risk The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following and driver intervention may be necessary gt In very unfavorable weather conditions such as fog or heavy precipitation gt When detecting poorly lit road users such as pedestrians cyclists horseback riders and wagons when driving close to train or ship traffic and at animal crossings gt In tight curves on hilltops or in depressions in cross traffic or half obscured oncoming traffic on freeways gt In poorly lit towns and cities and in the presence of highly reflective signs gt When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers
279. ugh heavy pollution Due to other ultrasound sources e g sweeping machines high pressure steam Cleaners or neon lights The malfunction is signaled by a continuous tone alternating between the front and rear speakers As soon as the malfunction due to other ultrasound sources is no longer present the system is again fully functional CONTROLS Malfunction A Check Control message refer to page 76 is displayed in the instrument cluster Red symbol is displayed and the range AN of the sensors is dimmed on the Control Display PDC has failed Have the system checked REARVIEW CAMERA The concept The rearview camera provides assistance in parking and maneuvering backwards The area behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis play Information WARNING The system does not relieve from the per sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf fic situation There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac tively interfere in the respective situations Overview Button in the vehicle Ir Rearview camera PY 129 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS Camera The camera lens is located in the handle of the tailgate The image quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the camera lens refer to page 223 Switching on off Switching on automatically With the engine runn
280. ument TET g Information Adjusting the LED ring AT CAUTION 1 Settings i The Head up Display consists of sensitive 2 Center Instrument un components that can easily be scraped or dam 5 Basic display or Event display aged There is risk of property damage Do not 4 Select desired setting place any objects on the Head up Display at tach to system components or plug into the Setting the brightness system Do not move the moving parts man The brightness can be adjusted when night ually lighting is active in the instrument cluster WARNING 1 Settings When extending and retracting the pro 2 Center Instrument jection screen of the Head up Display body ny rts can be jammed There is risk of injuries 5 Brightness pa 3 Make sure that the area of movement of the 4 Turn the controller projection screen is clear during opening and Settings are stored for the profile currently closing used Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head up Display refer to page 223 Display visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head up Dis play is influenced by the following factors gt Certain sitting positions 89 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS DISPLAYS gt Objects on the cover of the Head up Dis play Sunglasses with certain polarization filters Wet roads Unfavorable light conditions Switching on off When switching on the projection lens of the
281. unction is active it is avail able when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph approx 5 km h Engine stop The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following conditions Manual transmission gt Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is not pressed gt The driver s safety belt is buckled or the driver s door is closed Steptronic transmission gt The selector lever is in selector lever posi tion D gt Brake pedal remains depressed while the vehicle is stopped Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 gt The driver s safety belt is buckled or the driver s door is closed In order to be able to release the brake pedal engage lever in position P The engine remains off To continue driving depress the brake pedal When a gear is engaged the engine starts au tomatically The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced when the engine is switched off Displays in the instrument cluster A KA Functional limitations The display indicates that the Auto Start Stop function is ready for an Automatic engine start The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic en gine stop have not been met The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations gt External temperature too low gt The external temperature is high and auto matic climate control is running gt The car s interior has not yet been heate
282. unds when starting at high outside temperatures This has no effect on the engine life Al CAUTION The use of poor quality fuels may result in harmful engine deposits or damage Addition ally problems relating to drivability starting and stalling especially under certain environ mental conditions such as high ambient tem perature and high altitude may occur If drivability problems are encountered we rec ommend switching to a high quality gasoline brand and a higher octane grade AKI num ber for a few tank fills To avoid harmful en gine deposits it is highly recommended to pur chase gasoline from Top Tier retailers Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled mainte nance 177 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY WHEELS AND TIRES VEHICLE FEATURES AND OP TIONS This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems The respectively applicable country provi sions must be observed when using the respec tive features and systems TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE Safety information The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres sure influence the following gt The service life of the tires gt Ro
283. urn signal side 209 Turn signals operation 67 Turn signals rear bulb re placement 206 U Unintentional alarm 44 Units of measurement 88 Universal remote control 143 Unlock button Steptronic transmission 72 Unlocking locking via door lock 39 Unlocking locking with re mote control 37 Unlocking settings 42 Updates made after the edito rial deadline 7 Upholstery care 222 USB interface 148 V Vanity mirror 147 Vehicle battery 212 Vehicle battery replacing 212 Vehicle break in 158 Vehicle care 221 Vehicle features and op tions 6 Vehicle identification num ber 10 Vehicle jack 210 Vehicle paint 221 Vehicle storage 225 Vehicle wash 220 Ventilation 141 Ventilation refer to Parked car ventilation 141 VIN see vehicle identification number 10 Voice activation system 26 243 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 REFERENCE EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z W Warning and indicator lamps see Check Control 76 Warning displays see Check Control 76 Warning messages see Check Control 76 Warning triangle 214 Warranty 7 Washer fluid 70 Washing vehicle 220 Water on roads 159 Weights 227 Welcome lamps during un locking 57 Welcome lights 95 Wheels changing 186 Wheels everything on wheels and tires 178 Wheels Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106 Wheels Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102 Window defroster rear 138 140 Windows powered 44 Windshield cleaning sys tem
284. uspension can be changed with the system Programs The system offers several different programs Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics Control refer to page 117 MID GREEN Balanced tuning of the shock absorbers for more comfort SPORT Consistently sporty tuning of the shock absorb ers for greater driving agility DRIVING DYNAMICS CON TROL The concept The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine tune the vehicle s settings and features Choose between three different programs Driving Dy namics Control will activate the particular pro gram Operating the programs Driving Dynamics Control Program MID GREEN SPORT mala MID For balanced tuning CONTROLS With each starting operation MID is activated using the Start Stop button GREEN GREEN refer to page 165 provides consistent tuning to maximize range Activating GREEN Turn Driving Dynamics Control to the right until GREEN is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring GREEN Via the Driving Dynamics Control 1 Activate GREEN 2 Configure GREEN 3 Configure the program This configuration is retrieved when GREEN is activated Via onboard monitor 1 Settings 2 GREEN Mode or 1 Settings 2 Driving mode 5 Configure GREEN Configure the program This configuration is retrieved when GREEN is activated SPORT Consistently sporty tuning of the engine control for greater driving ag
285. utton Unlocking the tailgate P Press button on the remote control for g approx 1 second The tailgate opens slightly regardless of whether the vehicle was previously locked or unlocked To avoid locking it into the vehicle do not place the remote control in the cargo area Depending on the features and the country version it is also possible to have door un locked Create the settings refer to page 42 If the doors were not unlocked the tailgate is locked again as soon as it closes CAUTION Sharp edged or pointed objects can hit the rear window and heat conductors while driving There is risk of property damage Cover the edges and ensure that pointed objects do not hit the rear window 4 Malfunction Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol lowing circumstances Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 OPENING AND CLOSING gt The battery of the remote control is dis charged Replace the battery refer to page 34 gt Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power P Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects gt Interference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices In the case of a malfunction unlock and lock the vehicle usi
286. uvering capability is limited going around corners gt The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is secured with an offset Tow rope When starting to tow the vehicle make sure that the tow rope is taut To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on the vehicle components when towing always use nylon ropes or nylon straps CAUTION If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in correctly damage to other vehicle parts can oc cur There is risk of property damage Correctly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fit ting lt 217 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 MOBILITY BREAKDOWN ASSISTANCE Tow fitting Screw thread for tow fitting COOPER COOPER D ONE ONE D The screw in tow fitting should always be car ried in the vehicle The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the MINI The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit refer to page are together in the cargo area CAUTION COOPER S COOPER SD If the tow fitting is not used as intended there can be damage to the vehicle or to the tow fitting There is risk of property damage Observe the notes on using the tow fitting lt Use of the tow fitting gt Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in gt Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads only Use tow fitting located in the front only for JOHN COOPER WORKS positioning the vehicle V D
287. variety of combinations and colors Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on Red lights Safety belt reminder the driver or passenger side is not buck A Flashing or illuminated safety belt on led The safety belt reminder can also Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly Airbag system 9 e Airbag system and belt tensioner are N not working Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Parking brake brake system The parking brake is set O For additional information refer to Re lease parking brake refer to page 67 BRAKE Front end collision warning Illuminated advance warning is issued amp e g when there is the impending dan ger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small Increase distance Flashing acute warning of the imminent dan ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at a relatively high differential speed Intervention by braking or make an evasive maneuver Pedestrian warning P If a collision with a person detected in AMN this way is imminent the symbol lights up and a signal s
288. ve lt CONTROLS Overview Button in the vehicle PDC Park Distance Control Ultrasound sensors PDC sensors on the vehicle Functional requirements To ensure full functionality gt Do not cover sensors e g with stickers bi cycle racks gt Keep the sensors clean and free of ice To clean when using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in 50 cm Switching on off Switching on automatically PDC switches on automatically in the following situations gt If selector lever position R is engaged when the engine is running The rearview camera also switches on gt If with the appropriate equipment obsta cles are detected behind or in front of the vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower than approx 2 5 mph 4 km h 127 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 CONTROLS You may turn off automatic activation 1 amp Settings Parking 5 Select setting Settings are stored for the profile currently used Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed Switching on off manually 7A Press button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button Display Signal tones
289. ving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided gt Close all windows and the glass sunroof gt Greatly increase the air flow from the vents gt Drive moderately Hot exhaust system WARNING During driving operation high tempera tures can occur underneath the body e g caused by the exhaust gas system If combusti ble materials such as leaves or grass come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust gas sys tem these materials can ignite There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage Do not remove the heat shields installed and never apply undercoating to them Make sure that no combustible materials can come in con tact with hot vehicle parts in driving operation idle or during parking Do not touch the hot ex haust system Mobile communication devices in the vehicle WARNING Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can influence one another There is radiation due to the send operations of mobile phones There is risk of injuries or risk of property dam age If possible in the car s interior use only mobile phones with direct connections to an exterior antenna in order to exclude mutual disturbance and deflect the radiation from the car s interior Hydroplaning On wet or slushy roads a wedge of water can form between the tires and road surface This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan ing It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road surface ultimate
290. warranty claims quality assurance this technical infor mation can be read out from the event and fault memories by employees of the dealer s service center or another qualified service cen ter or repair shop including the manufacturer using special diagnostic tools You can obtain further information there if you need it After an error is corrected the information in the fault memory is deleted or overwritten on a continuous basis With the vehicle in use there are situations where you can associate these technical data with individuals if combined with other infor mation e g an accident report damage to the vehicle eye witness accounts possibly with the assistance of an expert Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer such as vehicle emergency locating you can transmit certain vehicle data from the vehicle EVENT DATA RECORDER EDR This vehicle is equipped with an event data re corder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situa tions such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in under INFORMATION standing how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 50 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as gt How various systems in your vehicle were operating
291. y acceleration and braking Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi cle driving ahead of you Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel consumption AVOID HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS As a rule driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving Starting with the 2nd gear accelerate rapidly When ac celerating shift up before reaching high engine speeds When you reach the desired speed shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the engine speed as low as possible and at a con stant speed The gear shift indicator refer to page 82 of your vehicle indicates the most fuel efficient gear USE COASTING CONDITIONS When approaching a red light take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt For going downhill take your foot off the accel erator and let the vehicle roll The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE DURING LONGER STOPS Switch off the engine during longer stops e g at traffic lights railroad crossings or in traffic congestion Auto Start Stop function The Auto Start Stop function of your vehicle au tomatically switches off the engine during a stop SAVING FUEL DRIVING TIPS If the engine is switched off and then restarted rather than leaving the engine running con stantly fuel consumption and emissions are re
292. y open the relevant information di rectly Opening via the onboard monitor To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the options menu OPTION Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed 2 Display Owner s Manual Opening when a Check Control message is displayed Directly from the Check Control message on the Control Display Display Owner s Manual Changing between a function and the Owner s Manual To switch from a function e g radio to the Owner s Manual on the Control Display and to alternate between the two displays 1 Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed Display Owner s Manual Select the desired page in the Owner s Manual OPTION a 4 Press button again to return to last displayed function 5 Press button to return to the page of the Owner s Manual displayed last 30 INTEGRATED OWNER S MANUAL IN THE VEHICLE To alternate permanently between the last dis played function and the Owner s Manual re peat steps 4 amp 5 Opens a new display every time Programmable memory buttons General information The Owner s Manual can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly Storing 1 Select Owner s Manual via the onboard monitor 2 m6 Press and hold the desired button until a signal sounds Executing
293. yed Information Speed limits when towing a trailer are not shown WARNING The system does not relieve from the per sonal responsibility to correctly assess visibility and traffic situation There is risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 963 334 VI 15 Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the respective situations Overview Camera The camera is installed near the interior rear view mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 5 Speed limit information If speed limit detection is switched on it can be displayed on the info display in the instrument cluster via the on board comupter Display The following is displayed in the instrument cluster Speed limit detection The last speed limit detected Without a navigation system the traffic signals are grayed out af ter curves or longer stretches of roadway 75 CONTROLS DISPLAYS With navigation system speed limit detection is not available Without navigation system speed limit detection switched on but no speed limit or cancel lation is detected LIMIT INFO Speed limit detection can also be displayed in the Head up Display System limits The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in th

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