. Contents A - Z OWNER'S MANUAL MINI MINI CONVERTIBLE Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 483 - © 02/10 BMW AG. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 483 - © 02/10 BMW AG. Cooper Congratulations on your new MINI Cooper S This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle.

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It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide John Cooper the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte- Works nance information. © 2010 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/10 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 483 - © 02/10 BMW AG.

CONTENTS The fastest way to find information on a particu- lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 160. Using this Owner's Manual Notes Reporting safety defects AT A GLANCE Cockpit CONTROLS Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children safely Driving Controls overview. The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayerische find this in the first chapter.

Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG. Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in When you ordered your MINI, you chose various the future, remember to hand over this Owner's items of equipment. Always product made by other manufacturers to verify protect your skin by washing thoroughly with if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk soap and water. With indicator and warning lamps Position of automatic transmission Display for Computer Clock Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven Outside temperature Odometer and trip odometer. Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- ious combinations and colors in indicator area 1 or 2. Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

Around the center console Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 483 - © 02/10 BMW AG. MINI: microphone for voice processing sys- Automatic air distribution and flow and for hands-free telephone rate MINI Convertible: microphone in the steer- Maximum cooling ing column Indicator/warning lamp for front passen- Cooling function 80, ger airbags Reading lamps Defrosting windows. Online Edition for Part no.

01 41 2 604 483 - © 02/10 BMW AG. AT A GLANCE CONTROLS CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 483 - © 02/10 BMW AG. The concept which remote control is recognized when the car is unlocked, refer to Personal Profile, The functions of your MINI can be set individu- page 18. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these settings are stored for the remote control cur- In addition, information about service require- rently in use. Personal Profile settings Operating from outside For more information on specific settings, refer Via the remote control to the specified pages.

Via the door lock Response of the central locking system In cars with Comfort Access, via the door when the car is being unlocked handles on the driver's and passenger's. In the MINI Convertible, the windows and the sliding sunroof are opened.

In order to open the convertible top of your MINI Convertible: release button and push again until the convertible top is completely open. The side window remains open.

Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the button interrupts the closing process. This device must not cause harmful interfer- locking. Ence, and In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top this device must accept any interference closes first, followed by the folding sunroof, and received, including interference that may finally the side windows close.

Opening and closing: Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44. From inside Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until 'SET/INFO' is dis- played. The switch locks or unlocks the doors and lift- gate when the doors are closed, but the anti- Press and hold the button until the display theft system is not activated. 175 lbs/80 kg. The central locking system remains In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can unlocked. Panic mode. You can activate the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.

Press the button for at least two seconds. Switching off the alarm: Press any button. Switching off an alarm Unlock the car with the remote control. The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of. Unlocking the liftgate by itself situations: Starting the engine In duplex garages MINI Convertible: convenience closing and When being transported on car-carrying soft-top control with the remote control for trains, ferries or trailers Comfort Access. P, page 45. Press button 1.

To switch the engine off when the selector lever MINI Convertible: if a remote control is inside the is in position N, the remote control must be in vehicle, windows and convertible top can be the ignition lock. The rear glass sunroof is raised. Pressing on the switch again closes both sunroofs com- Take the old battery to a battery collection pletely. Point or to your MINI dealer. Software engineering solution manual. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until 'SET/INFO' is dis- Brief indication of a turn. Triple turn signal. Press and hold the button until the display changes.

If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time Press and hold the button until the display between wipes is controlled automatically and changes. Depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to per- MINI: rear window wiper sonal safety. MINI Convertible: always Open Timer cruising range. An indicator lamp comes on To set the corresponding units of measure, refer when the remaining range is less than approx. Current fuel consumption To reset the total driving time, contact your MINI dealer.

Displays the current fuel consumption to allow you to see whether your current driving style is Analog to Always Open Timer conducive to fuel economy with minimum exhaust emissions. Settings and information Operating principle Certain settings and information are only avail- Adjusting settings able when the ignition is switched on, the vehi- Confirmation signals when locking and cle is at a standstill and the doors are closed. Unlocking the vehicle Button for:. Formats and units of Exiting displays measure To set the formats and units of measure. The set- tings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 18. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44.

Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until 'SET/INFO'. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the symbol and 'SET' are displayed. Fuel consumption: l/100 km, mpg, km/l Distance covered: mls, km Press and hold the button until the display changes. Time: 12h, 24h mode Briefly press button repeatedly until 'RESET'. The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by your MINI dealer.

Cornering Brake Control CBC ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak- Hill Assist ing. Safe steering response is maintained even Deactivating DSC during full braking. Active safety is thus increased. Braking safely, refer to page 93. Among others, ABS includes the following func- tions:. Deactivating DTC Sport button. Press the button again: the DSC indicator lamps go out.

Pressing the button causes your MINI to respond even more sportily. Deactivating both DTC and DSC Engine responds more spontaneously to movements of the accelerator. Activating the system In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction: System has not been initialized Driving on snowy or slippery road surface Performance-oriented style of driving: slip in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration.

Other- wise, sections of the tire may come loose and cause accidents. Do not continue driving and contact your MINI dealer. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44. The function is deactivated.

Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until 'SET/INFO' is dis- Select the corresponding duration, e.g. High beams/roadside Briefly press the button repeatedly until the symbol and 'SET' are displayed. Parking lamps Press and hold the button until the display changes.

Turn signal indicators/roadside parking lamps Briefly press the button repeatedly until the display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow. Switching on high beams Switching off high beams/headlamp flasher Roadside parking lamps, left or right. Fog lamps Rear fog lamp Press the respective switch to turn the lamps on/ off. MINI Convertible Increasing brightness Press and hold the button until the desired brightness is reached. Reducing brightness Press the button briefly.

Switching interior lamps on/off manually Press the switch toward the rear. The color changes in stages, ultimately to blue. Intermediate settings and colors are possible. To switch the interior lamps on/off. Press the switch. To switch off the interior lamps permanently, press the button for about 3 seconds.

Climate Equipment versions Depending on your vehicle's equipment, your MINI contains an air conditioner or an automatic climate control Air conditioner Automatic climate control Air vents Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows Air to the upper body area, draft-free venti. Air conditioner Air flow rate Rear window defroster Cooling function Air distribution Recirculated-air mode Windshield heating Temperature Air flow rate Recirculated-air mode Adjust the air flow rate. The higher the If the air outside the car has an rate, the more effective the heating or unpleasant odor or contains pollut- cooling will be. Turn on windshield heating if necessary. Turn on rear window defroster if necessary.

Microfilter The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The microfilter is changed by your MINI dealer dur- ing routine maintenance work.

Automatic climate control. Air flow rate, manual. Air flow rate, manual and, if necessary, increase the air flow rate. The recirculated-air mode should not be used Press the – button to reduce air flow.

Press over an extended period of time; otherwise, the the + button to increase it. Air quality inside the car will deteriorate contin- You can reactivate the automatic mode uously. Position heavy objects as low and as far for. MINI Convertible as optional acces- A special rack system is available as an option for sory. Please read the in information provided in your MINI.

Your MINI dealer will be glad to the assembly instructions. Comply with the installation instruc- tions supplied with the rack system. The man- ufacturer of your MINI recommends having the Drive off immediately vehicle serviced by a MINI dealer. Also note the Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the MINI Maintenance System, page 119.

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AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 483 - © 02/10 BMW AG. By way of example, the illustration shows the sidewall of the cargo compartment in the MINI. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 483 - © 02/10 BMW AG.

This gasoline is highly recommended. However, you may also use gasoline with less AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is: Cooper S, John Cooper Works: 89 Cooper: 87 If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat- ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to loss of MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to advise control over the vehicle. Tire damage Observe the information starting on page 66.

Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, page 66. Flat Tire Monitor not initialized Light up in yellow: Flat Tire Monitor failed. Cause What to do Lights up in red: Transmission limp-home pro- You can continue your journey, but gram active with restricted range moderate your speed and exercise of gears, possibly with reduced due caution.

Have the system acceleration checked without delay. Add coolant immediately, page 118. Engine oil pressure too low Stop immediately and switch off the engine.

You cannot continue your journey. Contact your MINI dealer. Lights up in red: Service appointment overdue Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, page 58. Cause What to do No service due Set speed limit exceeded Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date, page 60.

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01 41 2 604 483 - © 02/10 BMW AG. AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY REFERENCE REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 483 - © 02/10 BMW AG. Technical data In the technical data, only the values that differ from the Cooper S are shown for the John Cooper Works. Engine data Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Displacement cu in/ 97.5/ 97.5/ 97.5/ cmμ 1,598 1,598 1,598.

Dimensions MINI All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning radius Δ: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m. Information after the semicolon: different values for MINI Cooper S.

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 483 - © 02/10 BMW AG. MINI Convertible All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning radius Δ: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m. Information after the semicolon: different values for MINI Cooper S. Online Edition for Part no.

01 41 2 604 483 - © 02/10 BMW AG. Weights MINI Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,568/1,165 2,679/1,215 2,701/1,225 Automatic transmis- lbs/kg 2,646/1,200 2,723/1,235 – sion Approved gross weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,384/1,535. MINI Convertible Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,745/1,245 2,855/1,295 2,877/1,305 Automatic transmis- lbs/kg 2,822/1,280 2,921/1,325 – sion Approved gross weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,560/1,615. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 483 - © 02/10 BMW AG. Everything from A to Z INDEX Airbags Automatic transmission with – sitting safely Steptronic Accessories, refer to Your – warning lamp – interlock individual vehicle Airing, refer to Ventilation – overriding selector lever Acknowledgment signals for AKI, refer to Fuel grade lock locking/unlocking vehicle Alarm system. Brake system – external Care – breaking in – high-pressure washers Cigarette lighter – disc brakes – internal Cleaning headlamps – MINI Maintenance – leather – washer fluid System – manual washing Clock Brakes – upholstery and fabrics – 12h/24h mode –.

Convenient access, refer to Defrost position, refer to Driving off on inclines, refer to Comfort Access Defrosting windows 81, Hill Assist Convenient operation Defrosting windows 81, Driving stability control – convertible top Defrosting windows and systems – windows removing condensation Driving through water Convenient start, refer to –. Service – Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Integrated universal remote requirements Flat Tire Monitor FTM control – MINI Maintenance – indicating a flat tire Gasoline System – initializing the system – refer to Average fuel Engine oil level, checking –. Gross vehicle weight, refer to Hood Interior rearview mirror Weights Horn – automatic dimming Hot exhaust system feature Hydroplaning Interlock Intermittent mode of the Halogen lamps wipers – replacing bulb Internet page Handbrake, refer to Parking Ice warning brake Ignition Hands-free system –.

Liftgate Luggage compartment, refer MINI Internet page – Comfort Access to Cargo bay MINI Maintenance System – opening from outside Luggage rack, refer to Roof- Mirror dimming feature – opening/closing mounted luggage rack Mirrors – unlocking with remote Lumbar support –. Octane ratings, refer to Fuel Pinch protection system Rear seats specifications – windows – folding the backrests Odometer Plastic parts, care Rear window defroster 80, Oil consumption Pollen Rearview mirror, refer to Oil level – refer to Microfilter for air Mirrors Oil, refer to Engine oil conditioner.

Rope, refer to Tow-starting, Selector lever Slipstream deflector, refer to towing away – automatic transmission with Wind deflector RSC Run-flat System Steptronic Slot for remote control Component, refer to Run-flat Selector lever lock Smokers' package, refer to tires – automatic transmission with Ashtray Rubber parts, care Steptronic, refer to. Switching the cooling function – Flat Tire Monitor tool kit on and off – indicator/warning lamp Torque Symbols – MINI Mobility System – lug bolts – run-flat tires Tow bar – space-saver spare tire Tow fitting – Tire Pressure Monitor –. – storage – closing – releasing manually – weight – convenient operation Trunk, refer to Luggage Vehicle jack – opening compartment in the MINI – jacking points – pinch protection system Convertible Ventilation Windshield Turn signal indicator – air conditioner –.

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