OWNER'S MANUAL MINI MINI CONVERTIBLE Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG 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. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG CONTENTS NOTES About this Owner's Manual 6 Additional sources of information 6 Symbols used 6 Your individual vehicle 6 Editorial notice 7 For your own safety 7 Symbol on vehicle parts 8 Service and warranty 8 Reporting safety defects 9 OVERVIEW Cockpit 12 Display elements 13 Display elements with navigation system or Cockpit Chrono Pack 14 Indicator and warning lamps 16 Multifunction steering wheels 20 CONTROLS Opening and closing: Keys 24 Central locking system 24 Opening and closing: from outside 25 Opening and closing: from inside 28 Tailgate 29 Electric power windows 31 Glass sunroof, electric 33 Roller sun blind 34 Folding roof 35 Convertible top 35 Wind deflector 39 Adjustments: Safe seating position 41 Seat adjustment 42 Head restraints 43 Entry to the rear 44 Safety belts 45 Seat heating 46 Steering wheel 46 Mirrors 46 Vehicle Memory 47 Transporting children safely 48 © 2004 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 158 427 US English VI/04 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. 2 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG Driving: Ignition lock 51 Starting the engine 51 Switching off the engine 52 Parking brake 53 Manual transmission 53 Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 54 Parking lamps/Low beams 57 signal/Headlamp flasher 58 Instrument lighting 58 Fog lamps 58 Interior lamps 59 Washer/wiper system 59 Cruise control 61 Everything under control: Odometer 63 Clock 63 Fuel gauge 63 Coolant temperature gauge 64 Tachometer 65 Service interval display 65 Onboard computer 66 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG INDEX DATA Loading and transporting cargo: Luggage compartment in the MINI 85 Luggage compartment in the MINI Convertible 86 Loading cargo 86 Roof-mounted luggage rack 89 REPAIRS Interior conveniences: Glove compartment 81 Ashtray, drinks holders 81 Cigarette lighter, 12 V power supply 82 Integrated universal remote control 83 OPERATION Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Air conditioning system 75 Automatic climate control 78 Wheels and tires: Tire inflation pressure 97 Tire coding 99 Tire condition 100 Run Flat tires 101 New wheels and tires 102 Snow chains 104 CONTROLS Technology for safety and driving convenience: All Season traction Control (ASC) 68 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 69 Antilock Brake System (ABS) 70 Flat Tire Monitor 71 Airbags 72 Park Distance Control (PDC) 74 OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE Special operating instructions: Break-in procedures 92 General driving notes 93 Refueling 94 Brake system 96 OVERVIEW 3 CONTENTS In the engine compartment: Bonnet 105 Engine compartment: MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 106 MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE 107 Washer fluid 108 Engine oil 108 Coolant 110 Brake fluid 111 Maintenance and care: MINI Maintenance System 112 OBD socket 113 Caring for your vehicle 113 Vehicle storage 116 OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit 120 Wiper blades 120 Lamps and bulbs 121 Repairing a flat tire 125 Space-saver spare tire 125 Changing tires 127 MINI Mobility System 129 Battery 132 Fuses 133 Giving and receiving assistance: Jump-starting 134 Towing and tow-starting 136 TECHNICAL DATA Engine data 140 Dimensions: MINI 141 MINI Convertible 142 Weights: MINI 143 MINI Convertible 144 Capacities 145 4 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG INDEX Everything from A to Z 148 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS OVERVIEW 5 NOTES About this Owner's Manual In compiling this Owner's Manual we have made every effort to furnish you with a convenient reference source affording quick access to all the essentials. The fastest way to find detailed information on any specific subject is to turn to the comprehensive index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in the future, please remember to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehicle. Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle. Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment. Your individual vehicle The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG. On purchasing your MINI, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment that the manufacturer of your MINI makes available with a specific model range. We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included that you might not have chosen for your vehicle. To < Marks the end of a specific item of inforassist you in identifying possible variations mation. between your own vehicle and the manual's contents, the passages describing * Indicates special equipment, country-speAdditional sources of information optional accessories and special equipment cific equipment and optional extras, as well You can find more information about the are marked with an asterisk *. as equipment and functions not yet availMINI, for example on its technology, on the If your MINI features equipment that is not able at the time of printing. Internet at www.MINI.com described in this Owner's Manual ­ a car If you have any additional questions, your radio, for instance ­ we have enclosed addiVehicle Memory, refer to page 47. MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you. Identifies functions that can be spe- tional operating instructions. We ask you to read these manuals as well. cifically adapted for a particular vehicle. These adjustments can be performed by your MINI Dealer. 6 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG NOTES Editorial notice The manufacturer pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that MINI vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, the features described in this Owner's Manual could, in rare cases, differ from those in your vehicle. Should you encounter driveability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in unscheduled maintenance. Obey pertinent safety rules when you are handling gasoline.< Maintenance and repair: California Proposition 65 warning: California laws require us to state the following warning. Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain 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 reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.< OVERVIEW INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS For your own safety Fuels: Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-perforUse unleaded gasoline only. Fuels mance electronics, requires specially containing up to and including 10 % adapted maintenance and repair methods. ethanol or other oxygenates with up to Therefore, only have corresponding work 2.8 % oxygen by weight, i.e. 15 % MTBE or on your MINI carried out by a MINI Dealer 3 % methanol plus an equivalent amount of or a workshop that works according to co-solvent, will not void the applicable warMINI repair procedures with correspondranties with respect to defects in materials ingly trained personnel. If work is carried or workmanship. Field experience has indiout improperly there is a danger of consecated significant differences in fuel quality, quential damage and the related safety i.e. volatility, composition, additives, etc., risks.< among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poorquality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain environmental conditions, such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG 7 NOTES approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, For your own safety, use genuine suspension components, brake dust parts and accessories approved by shields, telephones, including operation of the manufacturer of the MINI. any portable cellular phone from within When you purchase accessories tested the vehicle without using an externally and approved by the manufacturer of the MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simulta- mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, e.g. CB, walkie-talkie, ham radio or neously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by the manu- similar, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere facturer of the MINI to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehi- with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the MINI Limited Warranty. cle. See your MINI Dealer for additional inforThe manufacturer of the MINI warrants these parts to be free from defects in mate- mation.< rial and workmanship. Maintenance, replacement, or repair The manufacturer of the MINI will not of the emission control devices and accept any liability for damages resulting systems must be performed by an authofrom installation of parts and accessories rized MINI Dealership or individual using not approved by the manufacturer certified MINI parts.< of the MINI. The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every product from other manufacturers to Symbol on vehicle parts Indicates that you should consult the verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and relevant section of this Owner's Manwithout risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. ual for information on a particular part or Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and assembly. other products approved by the manufacturer of the MINI, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all MINI Dealers. Installation and operation of non-MINI Parts and accessories: Service and warranty This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your MINI is covered by the following warranties: >New Vehicle Limited Warranty >Rust Perforation Limited Warranty >Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty >Federal Emissions Performance Warranty >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. 8 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG NOTES Reporting safety defects The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying the MINI Division of BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, telephone tollfree 1-866-275-6464. 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 BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area, or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. OVERVIEW Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS 9 10 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG OVERVIEW CONTROLS OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES TECHNICAL DATA INDEX Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG 11 INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS OVERVIEW COCKPIT 1 >Parking lamps/Low beams 57 >Turn signal indicators 58 >Standing lamps 57 >High beams 58 >Headlamp flasher 58 >Onboard computer 66 2 Washer/wiper system 59 3 Instrument lighting 58 4 Outside mirror adjustment 46 5 Hazard warning flashers 6 Bonnet release 105 7 Horn 20 8 Adjusting steering wheel 46 9 OBD interface socket 113 12 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG DISPLAY ELEMENTS OVERVIEW 6 Fuel gauge 63 7 Engine coolant temperature gauge 64 3 Speedometer with indicator and warning lamps, page 16 ff Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG 13 INDEX 2 Display for onboard computer 66 If there is no onboard computer: Display of outside temperature and current vehicle speed DATA 1 Tachometer 65 with indicator and warning lamps, page 16 ff 4 Indicator for >Odometer 63 >Trip odometer 63 >Service interval 65 >Program display for Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 56 >Clock 5 Trip odometer, reset to zero 63 Setting the clock 63 REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DISPLAY ELEMENTS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM* OR COCKPIT CHRONO PACK* 1 Tachometer 65 with indicator and warning lamps, page 16 ff 2 Display for onboard computer 3 Speedometer with indicator and warning lamps, page 16 ff 4 Trip odometer, reset to zero 63 Setting the clock 63 5 Indicator for >Odometer 63 >Trip odometer 63 >Service interval 65 >Program display for Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 56 >Clock 14 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG DISPLAY ELEMENTS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM* OR COCKPIT CHRONO PACK* OVERVIEW 2 Fuel gauge 63 For more information about the navigation system, refer to the Owner's Manual for Navigation System. 5 Coolant temperature 7 Fuel gauge 63 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG 15 INDEX DATA 1 Indicator and warning lamps, on page 16 ff 3 Engine oil temperature 4 Engine oil pressure 6 Indicator and warning lamps, on page 16 ff REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Technology that monitors itself The system runs a check on the indicator and warning lamps marked by + each time you switch on the ignition. They each light up once for different periods of time. If a malfunction should occur in one of these systems, the corresponding lamp does not go out after the engine is started or it lights up while the vehicle is moving. You will see below the correct way to react to this. Brake warning lamp + Lights up although the parking Battery charge current + brake is released. The brake fluid The battery is no longer being charged. Indicates a defective alter- level is too low. Before driving further, be sure to comply with the information on nator drive belt or a problem with the pages 96 and 111. Have the system charge circuit. Please contact your MINI checked immediately. Dealer. Red: stop immediately Display of the malfunction If the drive belt is defective, do not described above in Canadian modcontinue driving. The engine could be els. damaged due to overheating. When the power-assist is deactivated, increased If equipped with a navigation system or steering effort is required.< Cockpit Chrono Pack: Engine oil pressure + The engine oil pressure is too low. Pull over immediately and switch off the engine. Please contact your MINI Dealer. Do not continue driving; otherwise, the engine could be damaged because of inadequate lubrication.< Coolant temperature warning lamp in the navigation system or Cockpit Chrono Pack + Lights up while driving: Engine is too hot. Pull over to the side of the road immediately, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down, refer also to page 64. Have the system checked immediately. 16 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Yellow: stop immediately Red and yellow: continue driving Red: an important reminder cautiously Flat Tire Monitor + Brake warning lamp The warning lamp indicates a flat Brake warning light with parking brake applied. tire or a system malfunction. In the together with yellow indicator More information on the parking event of a flat tire, an acoustic signal also lamp for ABS, CBC, EBD and ASC/ brake on page 53. DSC: sounds. Warning lamp in Canadian models. Reduce speed immediately and stop the The driving stability control has vehicle. failed. Drive cautiously and defenFasten safety belts + sively. Avoid full brake applications. It is possible that the acoustic signal was Lights up for several seconds or Have the system checked as soon not heard. In this case, in order to deteruntil the driver has fastened his or as possible. mine if there is a flat tire or a system malher safety belt. More information on pages 68, 69. function: A signal* also sounds depending on the Display of the malfunction 1. Switch off the ignition, ignition key posiversion. described above in Canadian modtion 0 More information on page 45. els. 2. Switch the ignition back on, ignition key Depending on the equipment verposition 2, or start the engine. sion, the indicator lamp is in the area If an acoustic signal sounds, you have a flat of the navigation system or the Cockpit tire. Otherwise, the system has a malfuncChrono Pack.< tion or has failed. Bonnet/Tailgate For instructions on how to proceed further, Lights up when the bonnet and/or refer to Flat Tire Monitor starting on tailgate are open. page 71. More information on pages 29, 105. Depending on the equipment version, the indicator lamp is in the area of the navigation system or the Cockpit Chrono Pack.< OVERVIEW Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG 17 INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Engine + The exhaust emissions have deteriAirbags + Antilock Brake System (ABS) + orated. There is a malfunction in the airbag The ABS has failed. Conventional system. Have the system checked braking efficiency is available. Have Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. as soon as possible. the system checked as soon as possible. More information on page 73. More information on page 70. Display of the malfunction described above in Canadian modDepending on the equipment verDisplay of the malfunction els. sion, the indicator lamp is in the area described above in Canadian modof the navigation system or the Cockpit els. Engine electronics* + Chrono Pack.< The engine electronics are malAll Season traction Control (ASC)/ functioning. You can continue to Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) + Brake pads drive with reduced engine output or engine Indicator lamp flashes: The brake pads have reached the System active: drive and braking forces are speed. Have the vehicle checked as soon as minimum safe limit for lining wear. regulated. possible. Have the brake pads replaced immediately. The indicator lamp stays lit: ASC/DSC deacMore information on page 96. tivated with button or defective. Red: check as soon as possible Yellow: check as soon as possible Depending on the equipment version, the indicator lamp is in the area of the navigation system or the Cockpit Chrono Pack.< In the event of a defect: Have the system checked as soon as possible. More information on pages 68, 69. 18 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 427 - © 07/04 BMW AG