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8. Fold down the wiper arm.

Onboard vehicle tool kit

To avoid damage, make sure that the

wiper arms are against the windshield

before you open the hood.<

Changing the rear wiper blade

Your vehicle comes with an onboard vehicle tool

kit that varies with the equipment version; it is

stored underneath the level load floor.

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Mobility System with onboard vehicle tool

kit and tire change set* 118

1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it.

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Tire change set with onboard vehicle tool kit

for space-saver spare tire 121

2. Press together the locking spring, arrow 1,

and fold out the wiper blade.

3. Pull the wiper blade away from and out of

the catch mechanism, arrow 2.

Wiper blades

4. Press the new wiper blade into the fixture

until it engages audibly.

Changing the front wiper blades

1. Fold up the wiper arm.

Lamps and bulbs

Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution

to vehicle safety. They should, therefore, be

handled carefully. The manufacturer of your

MINI recommends having your MINI dealer per-

form any work that you do not feel competent to

perform yourself or that is not described here.

Never touch the glass of new bulbs with

your bare fingers, as even minute

amounts of contamination will burn into the

bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a

clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or hold

the bulb by its base.<

2. Position the wiper blade horizontally.

3. Press the securing spring, arrow.

4. Unhook the wiper blade toward the wind-

shield.

You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs

at your MINI dealer.

5. Pull the wiper blade past the wiper arm

toward the top.

6. Insert the new wiper blade.

7. Press into position until you hear it engage.

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When working on electrical systems,

always begin by switching off the con-

sumer in question; otherwise, short circuits

could result. To avoid possible injury or equip-

ment damage when replacing bulbs, observe

any instructions provided by the bulb manufac-

turer.<

Have any work on the xenon lamp system,

including bulb replacement, carried out

only by a MINI dealer or a workshop that has

specially trained personnel working in accor-

dance with the specifications of the MINI manu-

facturer. Due to high voltage, there is a risk of

fatal injury if work on the xenon lamps is carried

out improperly.<

Caring for headlamps, refer to page 111.

For any bulb replacement not described

below, contact a MINI dealer or a work-

shop that has specially trained personnel work-

ing in accordance with the specifications of the

MINI manufacturer.<

Halogen low beams and high beams

H13 bulb, 60/55 watts

The H13 bulb is pressurized. Therefore,

wear safety glasses and protective gloves.

Otherwise, there is a risk of injury if the bulb is

damaged.<

For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,

please contact your MINI dealer.<

Be careful when installing the cover; oth-

erwise, leaks could occur and cause dam-

age to the headlamp system.<

Light-emitting diodes LEDs

Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-

cent lenses serve as the light sources for many of

the controls and displays in your vehicle. These

light-emitting diodes are related to conven-

tional laser diodes, and legislation defines them

as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.

Accessing the lamp from the engine

compartment

The low-beam/high-beam bulb can be changed

from the engine compartment.

Do not remove the covers or expose the

eyes directly to the unfiltered light source

for several hours; otherwise, this could cause

irritation of the retina.<

Headlight glass lens

In cool or humid weather, condensation may

occur on the interior of outside lights. The con-

densation disappears a short time after the light

is switched on. Headlight glass lenses do not

need to be replaced. If a lot of moisture is

present, e.g. water droplets in the light, have

them checked by your service center.

Removing the cover:

1. Press the tab.

2. Flip open the cover and take it out of the

holder.

Xenon lamps*

Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-

tach the cover.

The service life of these bulbs is very long and

the probability of failure very low, provided that

they are not switched on and off an excessive

number of times. If a xenon lamp fails neverthe-

less, switch on the fog lamps and continue the

journey with great care, provided that local leg-

islation does not prohibit this.

Be careful when installing the cover; oth-

erwise, leaks could occur and cause dam-

age to the headlamp system.<

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2. Remove cover 1.

Replacing the bulb

To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.

1. Turn the lamp counterclockwise, arrow 1,

and remove it, arrow 2.

3. Remove the inside cover.

To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.

2. Push on the catch, arrow 1, and unplug the

connector, arrow 2.

4. Screw out the bulb counterclockwise.

3. To insert the new bulb and replace the

cover, proceed in reverse order.

5. To insert the new bulb and replace the cov-

ers, proceed in reverse order.

Turn signal indicators, parking lamps,

roadside parking lamps and fog lamps

Replacing a parking/roadside parking

lamp bulb

5 watt bulb, W 5 W

Accessing the lamps via the wheel well

1. Turn in the wheel.

2. Remove cover 2.

To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.

3. Screw out the upper bulb counterclockwise.

1

2

Turn signal

Parking/roadside parking/fog lamps

Replacing a turn signal bulb

21 watt bulb, PY 21 W

4. To insert the new bulb and replace the

cover, proceed in reverse order.

1. Turn in the wheel.

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Replacing a fog lamp bulb

H8 bulb, 35 watts

Tail lamps

1. Turn in the wheel.

2. Remove cover 2.

To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.

3. Screw out the lower bulb counterclockwise.

1

2

Brake lamp/tail lamp

21 watt/5 watt bulb, W 5 W

Turn signal lamp

21 watt bulb, P 21 W

3

4

Rear fog lamp* P 21 W

Backup lamp

21 watt bulb, P 21 W

4. To insert the new bulb and replace the

cover, proceed in reverse order.

Remove the cover from the sidewall of the cargo

bay.

Side turn signal indicators

5 watt bulb, W 5 W

Changing

1. Push the lamp with the ventilation grate for-

ward and remove.

1. Using the screwdriver from the onboard

vehicle tool kit, remove the screw at the top.

2. Screw out the bulb holder counterclockwise.

3. Pull out and replace the bulb.

2. Swing out the tail lamp and remove it

toward the top.

4. To insert the new bulb and replace the

cover, proceed in reverse order.

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3. Pull off the cable connector 1, unlock the

bulb holder, arrow 2, and remove it,

arrow 3.

personnel working in accordance with the spec-

ifications of your MINI manufacturer.

Repairing a flat tire

Safety measures in the event of a break-

down:

Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving

traffic and switch on the hazard warning flash-

ers.

Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels

are in the straight-ahead position and engage

the steering wheel lock. Engage the parking

brake and shift into 1st or reverse gear or place

the selector lever in position P.

All passengers should be outside the vehicle and

in a safe place, e.g. behind a guardrail.

Erect a warning triangle or warning flasher at the

appropriate distance if necessary. Comply with

all safety guidelines and regulations.<

4. Screw out the respective bulb counterclock-

wise.

5. To insert the new bulb and reinstall the tail

lamp, proceed in reverse order.

Rear fog lamp*

21 watt bulb, P 21 W

The rear fog lamp is located in the left tail

lamp, refer to Tail lamps page 117.<

In the event of a flat tire, different procedures

should be followed depending on the equip-

ment included in your vehicle:

License plate lamps

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MINI Mobility System, refer to the following

section

5 watt bulb, C 5 W

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Run-flat tires, page 103

Tire change with space-saver spare tire,

page 121

MINI Mobility System with onboard

vehicle tool kit and tire change set*

Preparations

Use of the MINI Mobility System may be ineffec-

tive if the tire puncture measures approx. 1/8 in/

4 mm or more. Contact the nearest MINI dealer

if the tire cannot be made drivable with the

Mobility System.

1. Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the

left in the tab of the lamp housing, arrow 1.

2. Remove the lamp, arrow 2.

3. Replace the bulb.

Do not remove foreign bodies which have pen-

etrated the tire if possible.

4. Insert the lamp.

Follow the instructions on using the Mobil-

ity System found on the compressor and

the sealant bottle.<

Center brake lamp

This lamp uses LED technology for operation. In

the event of a malfunction, contact your MINI

dealer or a workshop that has specially trained

Remove the adhesive label for the speed limit

from the sealant bottle and affix it to the steer-

ing wheel.

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The Mobility System with tire change set and

onboard vehicle tool kit is located under the

floor mat or the level load floor in the cargo bay.

3

4

5

Holder for the sealant bottle

Compressor

Plug and cable for the socket in the vehicle

interior, page 80

1

2

3

4

5

Compressor

Wheel stud wrench*

Vehicle jack*

6

Connection hose to connect the compressor

and sealant bottle or the compressor and

wheel

Torx insert bit for screwdriver

7

8

On/off switch

Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver, towing

eyelet

Pressure gauge for indicating the tire infla-

tion pressure

6

7

Extractor hook

Sealant bottle

9

Release button for reducing the tire inflation

pressure

Connector, cable and connection hose are

stored in the compressor housing.

Sealant and compressor

Using the Mobility System

To repair a tire puncture with the Mobility Sys-

tem, proceed as follows:

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Filling the tire with sealant

Distribute the sealant

Correct the tire inflation pressure

1

2

Sealant bottle and adhesive label with speed

limit

Filling the tire with sealant

Proceed in the specified order; otherwise,

sealant may emerge under high pres-

sure.<

Filling hose

Note the use-by date on the sealant bot-

tle.<

1. Shake the sealant bottle.

2. Pull the connection hose 9 out of the com-

pressor housing fully and screw it onto the

connector of the sealant bottle. Make sure

that the hose is not kinked.

3. Insert the sealant bottle on the compressor

housing in an upright position.

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Stowing Mobility System

1. Unscrew filler hose 2 of the sealant bottle

from the wheel.

2. Unscrew connecting hose of the

compressor 9 from the sealant bottle.

3. Connect the filler hose 2 of the sealant bot-

tle to the unoccupied connection on the

sealant bottle.

This prevents the rest of the sealant from

escaping from the bottle.

4. Unscrew the dust cap from the valve of the

defective wheel and screw the filling hose 2

of the sealant bottle onto the valve.

4. Wrap the empty sealant bottle in suitable

material to avoid dirtying the cargo bay.

5. Ensure that the compressor is switched off.

5. Stow Mobility System back in the vehicle.

6. Insert the plug 3 into the lighter socket/

power socket in the vehicle interior,

page 80.

Distributing the sealant

Immediately drive approx. 3 mls/5 km to evenly

distribute the sealant.

7. With the engine running:

Switch on the compressor and let is run for

approx. 3 to 8 minutes to fill the tire with

sealant and achieve a tire inflation pressure

of approx. 26 psi/180 kPa.

Do not exceed speeds of 50 mph/

80 km/h.

If possible, do not drop below 10 mph/

20 km/h.<

When filling the tire with sealant, the

inflation pressure can briefly rise to

Correcting the tire inflation pressure

approx. 73 psi/500 kPa. Do not switch off

the compressor during this phase.<

1. After driving approx. 3 mls/5 km or ten min-

utes, stop at a suitable location.

Do not run the compressor for longer

than 10 minutes; otherwise, the

device will overheat and possibly be dam-

aged.<

2. Screw the connection hose 2 of the com-

pressor directly onto the tire valve.

3. Insert the plug 3 into the power socket in the

vehicle interior.

8. Switch off the compressor.

4. Correct the inflation pressure to 26 psi/

180 kPa. With the engine running:

If an air pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa is not

reached:

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To increase the inflation pressure: switch on

the compressor. To check the current infla-

tion pressure, switch off the compressor.

1. Unscrew the filling hose 2 from the wheel

and drive the vehicle forward and backward

approx. 33 ft/10 m to distribute the liquid

sealant in the tire evenly.

Do not run the compressor for longer

than 10 minutes; otherwise, the

device will overheat and possibly be dam-

aged.<

2. Inflate the tire again with the compressor.

If an inflation pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa

still cannot be reached, the tire is too

heavily damaged. Please contact the nearest

MINI dealer.<

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To decrease the inflation pressure: press the

release button 5.

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If the tire cannot maintain the inflation

pressure, drive the vehicle again, refer to

Distributing the sealant. Then repeat steps

1 to 4.

If an inflation pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa still

cannot be reached, the tire is too heavily dam-

aged. Contact the nearest MINI dealer.<

is located beneath the floor mat or level load

floor in the cargo bay.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Folding chock and cover for defective wheel

Vehicle jack

Wheel stud wrench

Extractor hook*

Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver

Torx insert bit for screwdriver

Towing eyelet

Driving on

Do not exceed the permitted maximum

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h; doing so may

result in an accident.<

The onboard vehicle tool kit includes a pouch

with a plastic bag in which you can place the

damaged wheel.

Replace the defective tire as soon as possible

and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-

anced.

Removing the space-saver spare tire

Have the Mobility System refilled.

The space-saver spare tire is located under the

tire change set in the cargo bay.

1. Fold up the floor mat.

Changing wheels

2. Unscrew the nut, arrow, and remove the

space-saver spare tire.

Space-saver spare tire*

To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed as

follows:

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Remove the space-saver spare tire,

page 121

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Prepare for tire change, page 122

Jack up vehicle, page 122

Mount space-saver spare tire, page 122

Tighten lug bolts, page 122

Drive with space-saver spare tire, page 121

Driving with the space-saver spare tire

Drive cautiously and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Changes may

occur in vehicle handling such as lower track sta-

bility during braking, longer braking distances

and changes in self-steering properties when

close to the handling limit. These properties are

more noticeable with winter tires.<

Tire change set for a space-saver spare

tire*

Only one space-saver spare tire may be

mounted at one time. Mount a wheel and

tire of the original size as soon as possible, to

avoid any safety risks.<

In vehicles with the space-saver spare tire, the

tire change set with the onboard vehicle tool kit

121

Check the tire inflation pressure at the ear-

liest opportunity and correct it if neces-

sary. Replace the defective tire as soon as possi-

ble and have the new wheel/tire assembly

balanced.<

of any kind. To do so could cause accidents and

personal injury.<

1. Place the jack at the jacking point closest to

the wheel.

The jack base must be perpendicular to the

surface beneath the jacking point.

Preparing for a tire change

Observe the safety precautions regarding

flat tires on page 118.<

Additional safety measures when chang-

ing tires:

Only change the tire when parked on a surface

that is level, firm and not slippery.

The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways on

soft or slippery support surfaces, such as snow,

ice, flagstones, etc.

Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a

support base for the jack, as this would prevent

it from extending to its full support height and

reduce its load-carrying capacity.

2. During jacking up, insert the jack head in the

square recess of the jacking point.

3. Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are

changing is raised off the ground.

Do not lie under the vehicle or start the engine

when the vehicle is supported by the jack; other-

wise, there is a risk of fatal injury.<

Mounting the space-saver spare tire

1. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the

wheel.

1. Place the foldable chock* behind the front

wheel on the other side of the vehicle or in

front of the wheel if the vehicle is on an

incline. If the wheel is changed on a surface

with a more severe slope, take additional

precautions to secure the vehicle from roll-

ing.

2. Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from

the mounting surfaces of the wheel and

hub. Clean the lug bolts.

3. Lift the new wheel into place.

4. Screw at least two lug bolts finger-tight into

opposite bolt holes.

2. Uncover the lug bolts if necessary.

3. Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.

5. Screw in the remaining bolts.

6. Tighten all the lug bolts firmly in a diagonal

pattern.

Jacking up the vehicle

7. Lower the vehicle.

8. Remove the jack.

Tightening the lug bolts

Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.

Immediately have the wheels checked

with a calibrated torque wrench to ensure

that the lug bolts are firmly seated. Otherwise,

incorrectly tightened lug bolts can present a

safety hazard.<

The vehicle jack is designed for changing

wheels only. Do not attempt to raise

another vehicle model with it or to raise any load

Tightening torque: 103.3 lb ft or 140 Nm.

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Replace the defective tire as soon as possible

and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-

anced.

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Glass sunroof*, electric

It may only be possible to raise the sunroof,

if applicable. The system must be initialized.

Contact your nearest MINI dealer.

Vehicle battery

Fuses

Maintenance

Do not attempt to repair a blown fuse or

The battery is 100% maintenance-free, the

electrolyte will last for the life of the battery

when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-

mate.

replace it with a fuse of a different color or

Ampere rating. To do this could cause a fire in

the vehicle resulting from a circuit overload.

Have the fuse changed only by a MINI dealer or

a workshop that has specially trained personnel

working in accordance with the specifications of

the MINI manufacturer.<

Battery replacement

Only use vehicle batteries that have been

approved for your vehicle by the manu-

facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-

aged and systems or functions may not be fully

available.<

A fuse allocation diagram is located on the inside

of the fuse box cover panels.

In the engine compartment

After a battery replacement, have the battery

registered on the vehicle by your dealer to

ensure that all comfort functions are fully avail-

able.

Charging the battery

Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the

engine is off. Connections, refer to Jump-start-

ing on page 124.

Disposal

Opening the cover

After replacing old batteries, return the

used batteries to your MINI dealer or to a

recycling point. Maintain the battery in an

upright position for transport and storage.

Always secure the battery against tipping over

during transport.<

Press the latch.

In the vehicle interior

Power failure

After a temporary power loss, some equipment

may not be fully functional and may require ini-

tialization. Individual settings are also lost and

must be reprogrammed:

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Time and date

These values must be updated, page 54.

On the right side of the footwell.

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Radio

Opening the cover

Stations must be stored again, refer to the

separate Owner's Manual for Radio.

Press out at the recess.

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