OWNER'S MANUAL MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 644 - © 09/03 BMW AG Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 644 - © 09/03 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 0 157 644 - © 09/03 BMW AG CONTENTS NOTES About this Owner's Manual 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 14 Indicator and warning lamps 15 Multifunction steering wheels 18 CONTROLS 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 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. 01 41 0 157 644 US English VIII/03 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. 2 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 644 - © 09/03 BMW AG Driving: Ignition lock 41 Starting the engine 41 Switching off the engine 43 Parking brake 43 Manual transmission 44 Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 45 Parking lamps/Low beams 48 Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher 49 Instrument lighting 49 Fog lamps 49 Interior lamps 50 Washer/wiper system 50 Cruise control 52 Everything under control: Odometer 54 Tachometer 54 Fuel gauge 54 Coolant temperature gauge 55 Service interval display 56 Clock 56 Onboard computer 57 Interior conveniences: Glove compartment 73 Ashtray, beverage holders 74 Cigarette lighter, 12 V power supply 74 Loading and transporting cargo: Cargo area 75 Loading cargo 76 Roof-mounted luggage rack 78 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 644 - © 09/03 BMW AG INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Air conditioning system 67 Automatic climate control 70 Wheels and tires: Tire inflation pressure 87 Tire coding 89 Tire condition 91 Wheel and tire replacement 92 Run Flat tires 93 Snow chains 94 CONTROLS Technology for safety and driving convenience: All Season traction Control (ASC) 59 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 60 Antilock Brake System (ABS) 61 Flat Tire Monitor 62 Park Distance Control (PDC) 64 Airbags 65 OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE Special operating instructions: Break-in procedures 82 General driving notes 83 Refueling 84 Fuel specifications 85 Brake system 86 OVERVIEW 3 CONTENTS In the engine compartment: Bonnet 95 Engine compartment: MINI COOPER 96 Engine compartment: MINI COOPER S 97 Washer fluid 98 Engine oil 98 Coolant 100 Brake fluid 101 Maintenance and care: MINI Maintenance System 102 Caring for your vehicle 103 Vehicle storage 105 Laws and regulations: OBD socket 106 California Proposition 65 warning 107 OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit 110 Windshield wiper blades 110 Lamps and bulbs 111 Repairing a flat tire 116 Changing tires: MINI with space-saver spare tire 117 MINI Mobility System 121 Battery 124 Fuses 125 Giving and receiving assistance: Jump-starting 126 Towing 128 TECHNICAL DATA Engine data 132 Dimensions 133 Weights 134 Capacities 135 4 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 644 - © 09/03 BMW AG INDEX Everything from A to Z 138 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 644 - © 09/03 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. If you have any additional questions, your MINI Dealer 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 that the manufacturer of your MINI makes available with a specific model range. Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment. We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included that you < Marks the end of a specific item of infor- might not have chosen for your vehicle. To mation. assist you in identifying possible variations between your own vehicle and the man* Indicates special equipment, countryual's contents, the passages describing specific equipment and optional extras optional accessories and special equipment when available. are marked with an asterisk*. Vehicle Memory, refer to page 37. Identifies functions that can be specifically adapted for a particular vehicle. These adjustments can be performed either by yourself or by your MINI Dealer. If your MINI features equipment that is not described in this Owner's Manual ­ a car radio, for instance ­ we have enclosed additional operating instructions. We ask you to read these manuals as well. 6 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 644 - © 09/03 BMW AG NOTES 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, stateof-the-art technology. For this reason, 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 claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual. For your own safety Fuels Maintenance and repair Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 644 - © 09/03 BMW AG INDEX Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels adapted maintenance and repair methods. containing up to and including 10% Therefore, only have corresponding work ethanol or other oxygenates with up to on your MINI carried out by a MINI Dealer 2.8% oxygen by weight, i.e. 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of or a workshop that works according to co-solvent, will not void the applicable war- MINI repair procedures with correspondranties with respect to defects in materials ingly trained personnel. If work is carried or workmanship. Field experience has indi- out improperly there is a danger of consecated significant differences in fuel quality, quential damage and the related safety risks.< i.e. volatility, composition, additives, etc., 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. 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.< DATA REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS OVERVIEW 7 NOTES Parts and accessories 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. 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 The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test Information Booklet for US models or in the every product from other manufacturers to Symbol on vehicle parts 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 operarelevant section of this Owner's Mantion, 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 8 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 644 - © 09/03 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 0 157 644 - © 09/03 BMW AG INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS 9 10 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 644 - © 09/03 BMW AG OVERVIEW CONTROLS OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES TECHNICAL DATA INDEX Overview Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 644 - © 09/03 BMW AG 11 INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS OVERVIEW COCKPIT 1 >Parking lamps/Low beams 48 >Turn signal indicators 49 >Standing lamps 48 >High beams 49 >Headlamp flasher 49 >Onboard computer 57 2 Washer/wiper system 50 3 Instrument lighting 49 4 Outside mirror adjustment 36 5 Hazard warning flashers 6 Bonnet ...