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 m ...