OWNER'S MANUAL MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S Contents From A to Z Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 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. 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 ­ Limited Rust Perforation 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. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG CONTENTS Using this Owner's Manual Notes on the Owner's Manual 6 Symbols used 6 Symbol for vehicle parts 6 Your individual vehicle 6 Editorial notice 7 For your own safety 8 Reporting safety defects 9 At a glance Cockpit 12 Display elements 13 Display elements with navigation system 14 Indicator and warning lamps 15 Multifunction steering wheel MFL 18 Controls and features Opening and closing: Keys 22 Central locking system 23 Opening and closing ­ from outside 23 Opening and closing ­ from inside 26 Tailgate 27 Electric power windows 28 Sliding/tilt sunroof 29 Roller sun blind 30 Adjustments: Correct sitting posture 31 Seats 31 Entry to the rear 33 Seat heating 34 Head restraints 34 Safety belts 35 Steering wheel 35 Mirrors 36 Airbags 37 Transporting children safely 38 Vehicle Memory 41 © 2002 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 156 724 US English II/02 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper (bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling). 2 Driving: Ignition lock 42 Starting the engine 42 Switching off the engine 43 Parking brake 44 Manual transmission 45 Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 46 Parking lamps/Low beams 49 Indicator/Headlamp flasher 49 Instrument lighting 50 Fog lamps 50 Interior lamps 50 Light-emitting diodes 51 Washer/Wiper system 51 Cruise control 53 Everything under control: Odometer 55 Tachometer 55 Fuel gauge 55 Coolant temperature gauge 56 Service Interval Display 57 Clock 57 Computer 58 Interior conveniences: Glove compartment 70 Ashtray/Beverage holder 70 Cigarette lighter 70 Loading and transporting cargo: Luggage compartment cover 71 Foldable rear backrest 71 Loading cargo 72 Roof-mounted luggage rack 73 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Air conditioner system 64 Automatic climate control 67 Wheels and tires: Tire inflation pressure 80 Tire condition 82 Tire replacement 83 Wheel and tire combinations 84 Winter tires 85 Snow chains 85 CONTROLS Technology for safety and driving convenience: Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T) 60 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 61 Flat Tire Monitor 62 Park Distance Control (PDC) 63 Care and maintenance Special operating instructions: Break-in procedures 76 General driving notes 76 Refueling 77 Fuel specifications 78 Antilock Brake System (ABS) 78 Brake system 79 OVERVIEW 3 CONTENTS In the engine compartment: Hood 86 Engine compartment ­ MINI COOPER 87 Engine compartment ­ MINI COOPER S 88 Washer fluid 89 Engine oil 89 Coolant 91 Brake fluid 92 Maintenance and care: MINI Maintenance System 93 Caring for your vehicle 94 Vehicle immobilization 96 Laws and regulations: OBD interface socket 96 Technical modifications 96 California Proposition 65 Warning 97 Owner Service Procedures Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit 100 Windshield wiper blades 100 Lamps and bulbs 101 Repairing a flat tire 106 Changing tires ­ MINI with space-saver spare tire 106 Flat tire ­ safety tires 110 Battery 111 Fuses 112 Giving and receiving assistance: Warning triangle 113 First-aid kit 113 Jump-starting 113 Tow-starting and towing 115 Technical data Engine data 120 Dimensions 121 Weights 122 Capacities 123 Electrical system 124 4 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG Index Everything from A to Z 128 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS OVERVIEW 5 Notes on the 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. If you have any additional questions, your MINI center will be glad to advise you. Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. Contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle. 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 available with a specific manufacturer model range. Refers to measures that can be taken We hope you will understand that equipto help protect the environment. ment and features are included that you might not have chosen for your vehicle. To < Marks the end of a specific item of assist you in identifying possible variations information. between your own vehicle and the manual's contents, the passages describing * Indicates special equipment, countryoptional accessories and special equipment specific equipment and optional extras. are marked with an asterisk *. Identifies systems or components, which your MINI center can either activate or adapt to suit an individual driver's requirements ("Vehicle Memory"), see page 41. If your MINI features equipment that is not described in this Owner's Manual (a car radio, for instance), we have enclosed additional Owner's Manuals. We ask you to read these manuals as well. Symbol for vehicle parts Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly. 6 Notes Symbols Online Edition for Part No. 01 41Your 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG 0 156 individual vehicle Editorial notice The manufacturer pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that the MINI continues to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no legal claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS OVERVIEW 7 For your own safety Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight (i.e. 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent) will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality (volatility, composition, additives, others) among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain environmental conditions, such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. 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.< Important safety information. sional advice on using these items, are available from all MINI centers. For your own safety, use genuine parts and Installation and operation of non-MINI accessories approved by the manufacturer approved accessories such as alarms, of the MINI. radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, When you purchase accessories tested suspension components, brake dust and approved by the manufacturer of the shields, telephones (including operation MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simulta- of any portable cellular phone from within neously acquire the assurance that they the vehicle without using an externally have been thoroughly tested by the manu- mounted antenna) or transceiver equipfacturer of the MINI to ensure optimum ment (e.g. CB, walkie-talkie, ham radio or performance when installed on your similar) may cause extensive damage to vehicle. the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system The manufacturer of the MINI warrants these parts to be free from defects in mate- or affect the validity of the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI center for addirial and workmanship. tional information.< The manufacturer of the MINI will not accept any liability for damages resulting Maintenance, replacement, or repair from installation of parts and accessories of the emission control devices and not approved by the manufacturer of the systems may be performed by any automoMINI. tive repair establishment or individual The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test using any certified automotive part.< every product from other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other products approved by the manufacturer of the MINI, together with profes- 8 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS OPERATION INDEX Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG 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 BMW of North America, LLC., P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (201) 307-4000. 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. DATA REPAIRS CONTROLS OVERVIEW 9 10 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG OVERVIEW CONTROLS OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES TECHNICAL DATA INDEX Overview Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG 11 INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS OVERVIEW COCKPIT 1 > Parking lamps/Low beams 49 > Turn signal indicators 49 > Standing lamps 49 > High beams 49 > Headlamp flasher 49 > Computer 58 2 3 4 5 Washer/Wiper system 51 Instrument lighting 50 Outside mirror adjustment 36 Hazard warning flashers 6 7 8 9 Hood release 86 Horn 18 Steering wheel adjustment 35 OBD interface socket 96 12 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG DISPLAY ELEMENTS OVERVIEW Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG 13 INDEX DATA 1 Tachometer 55 with indicator and warning lamps, see from page 15 4 Indicator for > Odometer 55 > Trip odometer 55 > Service Interval 57 2 Display for computer 58 > Program display for Continuously 3 Speedometer with indicator and warning Variable Transmission (CVT) 48 lamps, see from page 15 5 Trip odometer, reset to zero 55 6 Fuel gauge 55 7 Engine coolant temperature gauge 56 REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DISPLAY ELEMENTS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM* 1 Tachometer 55 with indicator and warning lamps, see from page 15 2 Display for computer 58 3 Speedometer with indicator and warning 5 Indicator for lamps, see from page 15 > Odometer 55 > Trip odometer 55 4 Trip odometer, reset to zero 55 > Service Interval 57 > Program display for Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) 48 14 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Technology that monitors itself The system runs a check on the warning and indicator lamps marked by "q" 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 how to react correctly to this below. Brake warning lamp q If the lamp comes on when the Battery charge current q parking brake is not engaged: The battery is no longer being Check the brake fluid level. Before driving charged. Indicates a defective alterfurther, be sure to comply with the infornator drive belt or a problem with the mation on pages 79, 57 and 92. charge circuit. Please contact the nearest Brake warning lamp for Canadian MINI center. models. If this lamp lights up, the power-assist for steering can be deactivated. Red: stop immediately If the drive belt is defective, do not With navigation system option: continue driving. The engine could be Coolant temperature warning damaged due to overheating. When the lamp in the speedometer q power-assist is deactivated, increased If the lamp comes on while opersteering effort is required.< ating the vehicle, the engine has overheated. Switch off the engine immediately Engine oil pressure q and allow to cool down, see also page 56. Stop immediately. Switch off engine. Check the engine oil and top up as required. Please contact the nearest MINI center. Do not continue driving, otherwise, the engine could be damaged because of inadequate lubrication.< Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG 15 INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS OVERVIEW INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Yellow: stop immediately Flat Tire Monitor q Flashes: tire failure. Brake warning lamp Brake warning lamp together with with parking brake applied. yellow indicator lamps for ABS, EBV More information on the parking Reduce speed immediately and and ASC+T/DSC: brake on page 44 stop the vehicle. The control system ABS, EBV and Parking brake lamp for Canadian With safety (run-flat) tires: ASC+T/DSC has failed. Drive models. Reduce vehicle speed carefully to under cautiously and defensively. Avoid 50 mph (80 km/h). full brake applications. Please have Fasten safety belts q In both cases, avoid hard brake applications the system checked by your MINI Depending on model, with acoustic and steering maneuvers. Check the tire center as soon as possible. signal*. Lights up either for several inflation pressures. More information on pages 60, 61 seconds or until the belt is engaged, deConduct in the event of a flat tire, see Brake warning lamp together with pending on version. pages 106, 110. the yellow indicator warning lamps More information on page 35 General information on the system, see ABS, EBV and ASC+T/DSC for CanaDepending on the level of equipment, page 62 dian models. the indicator lamp is in the vicinity of the navigation system.< Airbags q Please have the system inspected at your MINI center. More information on pages 31, 37 Depending on the level of equipment, the indicator lamp is in the vicinity of the navigation system.< Hood/tailgate Lights up when the hood and/or tailgate are open. More information on pages 27, 86 Red and yellow: continue to drive; drive cautiously Red: an important reminder 16 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Yellow: check as soon as possible Flat Tire Monitor q Stays lit: the system is defective. Please have the system inspected at your MINI center. More information on page 62 Antilock Brake System (ABS) q ABS has been deactivated in response to system malfunction. Conventional braking efficiency is available. Please have the system inspected at your MINI center. More information on page 78 Service Engine Soon q If the warning lamp comes on either continuously or intermittently, this indicates a malfunction in the emissions-related electronic systems. Although the vehicle remains operational, you should have the systems checked by your MINI center at the earliest possible opportunity. "Service Engine Soon" warning lamp for Canadian models. Green: for your information Turn signal indicators Flashes when turn signal indicator is on, also for trailer towing. Rapid flashing: the system is defective. More information on page 49 Cruise control* Lights up when the cruise control is activated. Operation via the multifunction steering wheel. More information on page 53 Engine electronics* q Blue: for your information Malfunction in the engine elecABS indicator lamp for Canadian High beams tronics. You can continue to drive models. Comes on when the high beams with reduced engine output or engine are on or the headlamp flasher is speed. Please have the system inspected at actuated. Automatic Stability Control plus your MINI center. More information on page 49 Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) q Indicator lamp flashes: System active: drive and braking forces are regulated. The indicator lamp stays lit: ASC+T/DSC switched off with button or defective. In the event of a defect: please have the system inspected at your MINI center. More information on pages 60, 61 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG 17 INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS OVERVIEW MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL MFL* The control buttons integrated within the MFL multifunction steering wheel have been designed to allow you to operate a number of accessories both quickly and safely, without taking your eyes from the road: > Some audio source functions > Cruise control. The illustration shows the possible full equipment level. For further details, please consult the description of the relevant item of equipment. Buttons facing the driver 1 Cruise control: activate/interrupt/ deactivate 2 Continue cruise control 3 Horn 4 Cruise control: store and accelerate (+) 5 Cruise control: store and decelerate (­) Buttons facing away from the driver Left: 1 > Radio Press briefly: scans for stations in FM band Extended pressure: station tuning > CD Press briefly: jump to next track Extended pressure: fast forward in track > Cassette Press briefly: stop track scan or fast forward Extended pressure: fast forward/ rewind Right: 1 Volume 2 Switch between radio, cassette and CD 18 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 724 - © 01/02 BMW AG