OWNER'S MANUAL - Mini Cooper Parts and Mini Cooper Accessories

152 Pages·2003·1.43 MB·English

OWNER'S MANUAL
MINI COOPER
MINI COOPER S

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW MINI
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the
vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance
information.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
CONTENTS
NOTES OVERVIEW CONTROLS
About this Owner's Manual 6 Cockpit 12 Opening and closing:
Symbols used 6 Display elements 13 Keys 22
Your individual vehicle 6 Display elements with navigation Central locking system 23
Editorial notice 7 system 14 Opening and closing: from outside 23
For your own safety 7 Indicator and warning lamps 15 Opening and closing: from inside 26
Symbol on vehicle parts 8 Multifunction steering wheels 18 Tailgate 27
Service and warranty 8 Electric power windows 28
Reporting safety defects 9 Glass sunroof, electric 29
Roller sun blind 30
Adjustments:
Safe seating position 31
Seat adjustment 32
Head restraints 33
Entry to the rear 34
Safety belts 35
Seat heating 35
Steering wheel 36
Mirrors 36
Vehicle Memory 37
Transporting children safely 38
© 2003 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the
written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
Order No. 01410157644
US English VIII/03
Printed in Germany
Printed on environmentally friendly paper,
bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
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Driving: Technology for safety and driving OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE VI
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Ignition lock 41 convenience: VE
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Starting the engine 41 All Season traction Control (ASC) 59 Special operating instructions:
Switching off the engine 43 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 60 Break-in procedures 82
Parking brake 43 Antilock Brake System (ABS) 61 General driving notes 83
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Manual transmission 44 Flat Tire Monitor 62 Refueling 84 OL
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Continuously Variable automatic Park Distance Control (PDC) 64 Fuel specifications 85 T
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Transmission (CVT) 45 Airbags 65 Brake system 86 O
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Parking lamps/Low beams 48
Controlling the climate for pleasant Wheels and tires:
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
driving: Tire inflation pressure 87
flasher 49 N
Air conditioning system 67 Tire coding 89 O
Instrument lighting 49 TI
Automatic climate control 70 Tire condition 91 A
Fog lamps 49 R
Wheel and tire replacement 92 E
Interior lamps 50 Interior conveniences: OP
Run Flat tires 93
Washer/wiper system 50 Glove compartment 73
Snow chains 94
Cruise control 52 Ashtray, beverage holders 74
Cigarette lighter, 12 V power supply 74
Everything under control:
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Odometer 54 Loading and transporting cargo: AIR
Tachometer 54 Cargo area 75 EP
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Fuel gauge 54 Loading cargo 76
Coolant temperature gauge 55 Roof-mounted luggage rack 78
Service interval display 56
Clock 56
Onboard computer 57 A
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In the engine compartment: OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES TECHNICAL DATA
Bonnet 95
Engine compartment: MINI COOPER 96 Replacement procedures: Engine data 132
Engine compartment: MINI COOPER S 97 Onboard tool kit 110 Dimensions 133
Washer fluid 98 Windshield wiper blades 110 Weights 134
Engine oil 98 Lamps and bulbs 111 Capacities 135
Coolant 100 Repairing a flat tire 116
Brake fluid 101 Changing tires: MINI with space-saver
spare tire 117
Maintenance and care:
MINI Mobility System 121
MINI Maintenance System 102
Battery 124
Caring for your vehicle 103
Fuses 125
Vehicle storage 105
Giving and receiving assistance:
Laws and regulations:
Jump-starting 126
OBD socket 106
Towing 128
California Proposition 65 warning 107
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NOTES
About this Owner's Manual Symbols used Your individual vehicle
In compiling this Owner's Manual we have Indicates precautions that must be The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bay-
made every effort to furnish you with a followed precisely in order to avoid erische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft,
convenient reference source affording the possibility of personal injury and seri- BMW AG.
quick access to all the essentials. The fast- ous damage to the vehicle.
On purchasing your MINI, you have decided
est way to find detailed information on any
in favor of a model with individualized
specific subject is to turn to the compre- Contains information that will assist
equipment and features. This Owner's
hensive index at the back of the manual. If you in gaining the optimum benefit
Manual describes the entire array of
you wish to gain an initial overview of your from your vehicle and enable you to care
options and equipment that the manufac-
vehicle, you will find this in the first chap- more effectively for your vehicle.
turer of your MINI makes available with a
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specific model range.
Refers to measures that can be taken
Should you wish to sell your MINI at some
to help protect the environment.
time in the future, please remember to We hope you will understand that equip-
hand over this Owner's Manual to the new ment and features are included that you
< Marks the end of a specific item of infor-
owner; it is an important part of the vehi- might not have chosen for your vehicle. To
mation.
cle. assist you in identifying possible variations
between your own vehicle and the man-
If you have any additional questions, your
* Indicates special equipment, country- ual's contents, the passages describing
MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you.
specific equipment and optional extras optional accessories and special equipment
when available. are marked with an asterisk*.
Vehicle Memory, refer to page 37.
If your MINI features equipment that is not
Identifies functions that can be spe-
described in this Owner's Manual – a car
cifically adapted for a particular vehicle.
radio, for instance – we have enclosed addi-
These adjustments can be performed either
tional operating instructions. We ask you to
by yourself or by your MINI Dealer.
read these manuals as well.
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Editorial notice For your own safety Maintenance and repair VI
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The manufacturer pursues a policy of con- Advanced technology, e.g. the use of V
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Fuels
tinuous, ongoing development that is con- modern materials and high-perfor-
ceived to ensure that the MINI continues to Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels mance electronics, requires specially
embody the highest quality and safety containing up to and including 10% adapted maintenance and repair methods. S
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standards combined with advanced, state- ethanol or other oxygenates with up to Therefore, only have corresponding work O
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of-the-art technology. For this reason, the 2.8% oxygen by weight, i.e. 15% MTBE or on your MINI carried out by a MINI Dealer NT
features described in this Owner's Manual 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of or a workshop that works according to CO
could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor co-solvent, will not void the applicable war- MINI repair procedures with correspond-
can errors and omissions be entirely ruled ranties with respect to defects in materials ingly trained personnel. If work is carried
out. or workmanship. Field experience has indi- out improperly there is a danger of conse- ON
You are therefore asked to appreciate that cated significant differences in fuel quality, quential damage and the related safety ATI
no claims can be entertained on the basis i.e. volatility, composition, additives, etc., risks.< ER
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of the data, illustrations or descriptions in among gasolines offered for sale in the O
this Owner's Manual. United States and Canada. The use of poor-
quality fuels may result in driveability,
starting and stalling problems, especially
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high altitude. R
Should you encounter driveability prob-
lems which you suspect could be related to
the fuel you are using, we recommend that
you respond by switching to a recognized
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Failure to comply with these recommenda-
tions may result in unscheduled mainte-
nance.
Obey pertinent safety rules when you are
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Parts and accessories approved accessories such as alarms, Service and warranty
For your own safety, use genuine radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, This manual is supplemented by a Service
parts and accessories approved by suspension components, brake dust and Warranty Information Booklet for US
the manufacturer of the MINI. shields, telephones, including operation of models or a Warranty and Service Guide
When you purchase accessories tested any portable cellular phone from within Booklet for Canadian models.
and approved by the manufacturer of the the vehicle without using an externally
We recommend that you read this publica-
MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simulta- mounted antenna, or transceiver equip-
tion thoroughly.
neously acquire the assurance that they ment, e.g. CB, walkie-talkie, ham radio or
have been thoroughly tested by the manu- similar, may cause extensive damage to the Your MINI is covered by the following war-
facturer of the MINI to ensure optimum vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere ranties:
performance when installed on your vehi- with the vehicle's electrical system or affect >New Vehicle Limited Warranty
cle. the validity of the MINI Limited Warranty. >Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
The manufacturer of the MINI warrants See your MINI Dealer for additional infor- >Federal Emissions System Defect War-
these parts to be free from defects in mate- mation.< ranty
rial and workmanship. >Federal Emissions Performance War-
The manufacturer of the MINI will not Maintenance, replacement, or repair ranty
accept any liability for damages resulting of the emission control devices and >California Emission Control System Lim-
from installation of parts and accessories systems must be performed by an autho- ited Warranty.
not approved by the manufacturer rized MINI Dealership or individual using Detailed information about these warran-
of the MINI. certified MINI parts.< ties is listed in the Service and Warranty
The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test Information Booklet for US models or in the
Symbol on vehicle parts
every product from other manufacturers to Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and Indicates that you should consult the Canadian models.
without risk to either the vehicle, its opera- relevant section of this Owner's Man-
tion, or its occupants. ual for information on a particular part or
Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and assembly.
other products approved by the manufac-
turer of the MINI, together with profes-
sional advice on using these items, are
available from all MINI Dealers.
Installation and operation of non-MINI
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