OWNER'S MANUAL - MINI USA

1 OWNER'S MANUAL MINIMINI CONVERTIBLECONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW MINIThis 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 wish you an enjoyable driving 2005 Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftMunich, GermanyReprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 159 801US-English VIII/05 Printed in GermanyPrinted on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for About this OWNER'S Manual6 Additional sources of information6 Symbols used6 Your individual vehicle6 Editorial notice7 For your own safety7 Symbol on vehicle parts8 Service and warranty8 Reporting safety defects9 OVERVIEWC ockpit12 Display elements13 Display elements with navigation system or Cockpit Chrono Pack14 Indicator and warning lamps16 Multifunction steering wheel20 CONTROLSO pening and closing:Keys24 Central locking system24 Opening and closing: from outside25 Opening and closing: from inside28 Tailgate29 Electric power windows31 Glass sunroof, electric33 Roller sun blind34 Convertible top with integrated sliding sunroof35 Wind deflector40 Adjustments.

2 Safe seating position42 Seat adjustment43 Head restraints44 Entry to the rear45 Safety belts46 Seat heating47 Steering wheel47 Mirrors48 Vehicle Memory49 Transporting children safely503 OVERVIEWREPAIRSOPERATIONCONTROLSDATAINDE XD riving:Ignition lock53 Starting the engine53 Switching off the engine54 Parking brake54 MANUAL transmission55 Automatic transmission with Steptronic56 Parking lamps/Low beams59 Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher60 Instrument lighting61 Fog lamps61 Interior lamps61 Washer/wiper system62 Washer fluid63 Cruise control64 Everything under control:Odometer66 Clock66 Fuel gauge66 Coolant temperature gauge67 Tachometer68 Service interval display68 Onboard computer69 Technology for safety and driving convenience:Driving stability control systems71 Flat Tire Monitor73 Airbags75 Park Distance Control (PDC)77 Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:Air conditioning system78 Automatic climate control81 Interior conveniences:Glove compartment84 Center armrest84 Drinks holders, ashtray85 Cigarette lighter, 12 V power supply85 Integrated universal remote control86 Loading and transporting cargo:Luggage compartment in the MINI88 Luggage compartment in the mini Convertible89 Loading cargo90 Roof-mounted luggage rack93 OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCES pecial operating instructions:Break-in procedures96 General driving notes96 Refueling99 Wheels and tires:Tire inflation pressure101 Tire coding105 Tire condition106 Run Flat tires108 New wheels and tires109 Snow chains110 CONTENTS4In the engine compartment:Bonnet111 Engine compartment: mini COOPER and mini COOPER Convertible112 mini COOPER S and mini COOPER S Convertible113 Engine oil114 Coolant115 Brake system117 Maintenance and care: mini Maintenance System118 Socket for Onboard Diagnostics OBD119 Caring for your vehicle119 Vehicle storage122 owner SERVICE PROCEDURESR eplacement procedures.

3 Onboard tool kit126 Wiper blades126 Lamps and bulbs127 Repairing a flat tire131 Space-saver spare tire131 Changing tires133 mini Mobility System135 Vehicle battery138 Fuses139 Giving and receiving assistance:Jump-starting140 Towing and tow-starting141 TECHNICAL DATAE ngine data146 Dimensions: MINI147 mini Convertible148 Weights: MINI149 mini Convertible150 Capacities1515 OVERVIEWREPAIRSOPERATIONCONTROLSDATAINDE XINDEXE verything from A to Z1546 About this OWNER'S ManualIn 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 fast-est way to find detailed information on any specific subject is to turn to the compre-hensive 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 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 sources of informationYou can find more information about the mini , for example on its technology, on the Internet at you have any additional questions, your mini Dealer will be glad to advise usedIndicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and seri-ous damage to the information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.

4 < Marks the end of a specific item of infor-mation.* Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of Memory, refer to page49. Identifies functions that can be spe-cifically adapted for a particular vehicle. These adjustments can be performed by your mini individual vehicle The manufacturer of your mini is the Bay-erische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW 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 manufac-turer of your mini makes available with a specific model hope you will understand that equip-ment and features are included that you might not have chosen for your vehicle. To assist you in identifying possible variations between your own vehicle and the man-ual's contents, the passages describing optional accessories and special equipment are marked with an asterisk *.

5 If your mini features equipment not described in this OWNER'S MANUAL , please observe the enclosed Supplementary OWNER'S noticeThe manufacturer pursues a policy of con-tinuous, ongoing development that is con-ceived to ensure that mini vehicles con-tinue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this rea-son, the features described in this OWNER'S MANUAL could, in rare cases, differ from those in your your own safetyFuels:Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including 10 % ethanol or other oxygenates with up to % oxygen by weight, 15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void the applicable war-ranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indi-cated significant differences in fuel quality, volatility, composition, additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada.

6 The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveabil-ity, starting and stalling problems espe-cially under certain environmental condi-tions, such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability prob-lems 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 recommenda-tions may result in unscheduled mainte-nance. Obey pertinent safety rules when you are handling gasoline.<Maintenance and repair:Advanced technology, the use of modern materials and powerful elec-tronics, requires specially adapted mainte-nance and repair methods. Have the neces-sary work on your mini carried out by a mini Dealer or a workshop that has spe-cially trained personnel working in accor-dance with the specifications of the mini manufacturer. Work that is improperly car-ried out could result in consequential dam-age and pose safety hazards.

7 <California Proposition 65 warning:California laws require us to state the fol-lowing 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 flu-ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-ucts 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 acces-sories 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 thor-oughly with soap and water.<NOTES8 NOTESP arts and accessories:For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the you purchase accessories tested and approved by the manufacturer of the mini and Original mini Parts, you simulta-neously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by the manu-facturer of the mini to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehi-cle.

8 The manufacturer of the mini warrants these parts to be free from defects in mate-rial and workmanship. The manufacturer of the mini will not accept any liability for damages resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by the manufacturer of the mini . The manufacturer of the mini cannot test every product from other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a mini safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its opera-tion, or its occupants. Original mini Parts, mini Accessories and other products approved by the manufac-turer of the mini , together with profes-sional advice on using these items, are available from all mini Dealers. Installation and operation of non- mini approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equip-ment, CB, walkie-talkie, ham radio or similar, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the mini Limited Warranty.

9 See your mini Dealer for additional infor-mation.<Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems must be performed by an autho-rized mini Dealership or individual using certified mini parts.<Symbol on vehicle partsIndicates that you should consult the relevant section of this OWNER'S Man-ual for information on a particular part or and warrantyThis MANUAL is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian recommend that you read this publica-tion mini is covered by the following war-ranties:>New Vehicle Limited Warranty>Rust Perforation Limited Warranty>Federal Emissions System Defect War-ranty>Federal Emissions Performance War-ranty>California Emission Control System Lim-ited information about these warran-ties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian safety defectsFor US customers.

10 The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the 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 noti-fying the mini Division of BMW of North America, LLC, Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, telephone toll-free 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, contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go ; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehi-cle safety from Canadian customers:Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may tele-phone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at.