Get Owner service procedures Guide for Mini One 2 Door First Generation (2001-2006)

OVERVIEW

CONTROLS

OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE

OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES

INDEX

TECHNICAL DATA

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Repairs

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ON-BOARD TOOL KIT WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

Storage location

The picture shows as an example tire

change set with on-board tools for vehicles

with the space-saver spare tire.

Depending on the level of equipment

options, your MINI is fitted with a special

on-board tool kit stored at the following

locations:

Tire change set for space-saver spare tire:

In the cargo area under the floor mat.

MINI Mobility System with tire change set

and on-board tools:

In the cargo area under the floor mat.

Tire change set and on-board tools for Run

Flat tires:

Tire change set: in cargo area in a separate

bag – On-board tools: on the left behind

the side panels next to the emergency kit,

see page

124.

Windshield wiper

1. Rotate the wiper arm completely out

from the windshield

2. Set the wiper blade at an angle

3. Press the securing spring, see arrow

4. Unhook the wiper blade towards the

windshield

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.

Rear window wiper

1. Rotate the wiper arm completely out

from the windshield

2. Turn the wiper blade as far as it will go

to the rear, see arrow

3. Press the wiper blade against the limit

and thus out of the mounting

4. Press the new wiper blade into the

mounting.

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LAMPS AND BULBS

Proceed carefully when handling lamps and

bulbs. If you are not familiar with any of

the procedures, consult your MINI Dealer.

Do not touch the glass portion of a

new bulb with your bare hands since

even small amounts of impurities burn into

the surface and reduce the service life of

the bulb. Use a clean cloth, paper napkin, or

similar material, or hold the bulb by its

metallic base.

Replacement bulbs are available from your

MINI Dealer.

Whenever working on the electrical

system, switch off the electrical

accessory you are working on or disconnect

the cable from the negative terminal of the

battery. Failure to do this could result in

short circuits.

To prevent injuries and damage, comply

with any instructions provided by the bulb

manufacturer.

1 Low beams

H7 bulb, 55 Watts

2 High beams

H7 bulb, 55 Watts

The H7 bulb is pressurized. Therefore,

wear safety glasses and protective

gloves. If the lamp is damaged there is a

risk of injury.

Replacing bulbs

The headlamps are integrated into the

MINI engine bonnet.

1. Pull on the tab of the cover of the defec-

tive lamp and open it

2. Press the retaining wire lightly at the

eyelet and at the same time guide it out-

wards

3. Fold the retaining wire down

4. Remove the lamp holder and replace the

lamp

5. Reinsert the lamp holder in the correct

position

6. Fold the retaining wire back up and

catch in place. Ensure that it is placed in

the middle of the wire connector.

Xenon lamps*

The service life of these bulbs is very long

and the probability of a failure is very low,

provided that they are not switched on and

off an unusual number of times. If one of

these bulbs should nevertheless fail, it is

possible to continue driving with great cau-

tion using the fog lamps, provided traffic

laws in your area do not prohibit this.

Because of the extremely high volt-

ages involved, any work on the xenon

lighting system should be carried out by

technically-qualified personnel only. Other-

wise, there is a risk of fatal injury.

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LAMPS AND BULBS

Turn signal indicators, front

21 Watt bulb

1. Open the bonnet

2. Reach into the opening for the turn sig-

nal indicators from above

3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb holder

while turning it to the left

4. Remove and replace the bulb.

Parking lamps and standing lamps

5 Watt bulb

The parking lamps and standing lamps are

integrated in the lamp housing of the turn

signal indicator.

1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and pull

out

2. Remove and replace the bulb.

Side turn signal indicators

5 Watt bulb

1. Press the bulb towards the rear of the

vehicle and remove

2. Remove and replace the bulb.

Side marker lamps

3 Watt bulb

Side marker lamps in the wheelhouse pan-

eling of the bumper.

Please contact a MINI Dealer in case of a

malfunction.

Fog lamps*

H11 bulb, 55 Watts

Please contact a MINI Dealer in case of a

malfunction.

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LAMPS AND BULBS

Tail lamps

Rear lamp – 3: bulb 21/5 Watts

Other bulbs: 21 Watts

1 Rear fog lamp – not active red

2 Turn signal indicator yellow

3 Rear lamp red

4 Rear lamp/Brake lamp red

To make this clear, the illustration shows a

dismantled tail lamp with the bulb holder

removed. All of the bulbs are integrated in

the bulb holder.

To reach the bulb holder, remove the cover

of the side trim panel in the cargo area.

Replacing bulbs

1. Unplug the power supply

2. Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and

remove

3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while

turning it to the left

4. Remove and replace the bulb

5. Plug in the power supply receptacle

6. Press the bulb holder into position until

you hear it engage.

Backup lamp

MINI COOPER:

Access to the lamp via the back or under-

side of the bumper.

1. Press the clips together

2. Push the lamp out of the bumper

3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while

turning it to the left

4. Remove and replace the bulb.

MINI COOPER S:

Please contact a MINI Dealer in case of a

malfunction.

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LAMPS AND BULBS

Center high-mount brake lamp

LED strip on the tailgate.

Please contact a MINI Dealer in case of a

malfunction.

License plate lamps

5 Watt bulb

1. Apply a screwdriver to the recess and

lever out the lamp cover

2. Replace the bulb.

Interior lamps

6 Watt xenon bulb

1. Press out the lamp cover with a screw-

driver

2. Remove and replace the bulb.

Reading lamps

2 x 6 Watt xenon bulbs

1. Press out the lamp cover with a screw-

driver

2. Unscrew the entire lamp with a screw-

driver

3. Remove the bulb from above and

replace.

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LAMPS AND BULBS

Illuminated vanity mirror

Lamps in the vanity mirror in the sun visor.

Please contact a MINI Dealer in case of a

malfunction.

Cargo area lamps

5 Watt bulb

1. Press the lamp cover to the left and out

with a screwdriver.

2. Remove and replace the bulb.

Footwell lamps

5 Watt bulb

1. Press out the lamp cover with a screw-

driver

2. Remove and replace the bulb.

Glove compartment lamp

5 Watt bulb

1. Press out the lamp cover with a screw-

driver

2. Remove and replace the bulb.

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REPAIRING A FLAT TIRE CHANGING TIRES – MINI WITH SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE*

Safety measures in the event of a flat

tire:

Stop the vehicle as far as possible from

passing traffic. Switch on the hazard warn-

ing flashers.

Turn the steering wheel to the straight-

ahead wheel position and engage the

steering lock. Engage the parking brake and

shift into 1st or reverse gear – selector lever

in P.

All passengers should be outside the vehi-

cle and well away from your immediate

working area – behind a guardrail, for

instance.

If a warning triangle or portable hazard

warning lamp is available, set it up on the

roadside at an appropriate distance from

the rear of the vehicle. Comply with all

safety guidelines and regulations.

In the event of a flat tire, different proce-

dures should be followed depending on the

equipment included in your MINI:

>Vehicles with space-saver spare tire, see

the next chapter

>Vehicles with Run Flat tires, see page

116

>Vehicles with MINI Mobility System, see

page 118.

Additional safety measures in the

event of a wheel change:

Change the wheel only on a level, firm sur-

face which is not slippery.

Avoid jacking the vehicle on a soft or slip-

pery support surface – on snow, ice, loose

gravel, etc. – as either the vehicle or the

jack could slip sideways.

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 capac-

ity.

Do not lie under the vehicle or start the

engine when the vehicle is supported by

the jack – risk of fatal injury.

To change a space-saver tire, proceed as

follows:

>Remove the space-saver spare tire, see

page 113

>Prepare the vehicle, see page 114

>Jack up the vehicle, see page 114

>Fit the space-saver spare tire, see

page 115

>Tighten the lug bolts, see page 115

>Drive with space-saver spare tire, see

page 115.

Tire change set

On vehicles with a space-saver spare tire,

the tire change set is stored in the cargo

area under the floor mat.

1 Chock, folding

2 Hubcap remover

3 Wheel stud wrench

4 Jack

5 Spanner

6 Tow fitting

7 Lifting handle

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CHANGING TIRES – MINI WITH SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE*

Removing the space-saver spare tire

The screw connection of the space-saver

spare tire is in the cargo area under the

floor mat, on the base of the storage com-

partment for the tire change set.

1. Loosen the screw connection using the

wheel lug bolt wrench

2. Take out the cover panel

3. Screw the lifting handle from the on-

board tool kit onto the thread

4. Raise the lifting handle slightly

5. Squeeze the securing springs

6. The space-saver spare tire is released

and must be held by the lifting handle

7. Lower the space-saver spare tire with

the lifting handle

8. Unscrew the lifting handle again

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CHANGING TIRES – MINI WITH SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE*

9. Pull out the space-saver spare tire

towards the rear underneath the vehi-

cle

10. Position the space-saver spare tire with

the valve facing upwards

11. Unscrew the valve extension from the

valve of the space-saver spare tire

12. Unscrew the dust cap from the exten-

sion and attach to the space-saver

spare tire.

Preparing the vehicle

Read and comply with the safety pre-

cautions provided on page

112.<

1. Secure the vehicle to prevent it from roll-

ing:

Place the folding chock behind the front

wheel on the other side of the vehicle;

on downward inclines, place it in front of

this wheel.

If the wheel is changed on a surface with

a more severe slope, take additional pre-

cautions to secure the vehicle from roll-

ing

2. Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.

Jacking up the vehicle

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

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CHANGING TIRES – MINI WITH SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE*

2. Insert the jack head for jacking up in the

square recess of the jacking point

3. Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you

are changing is raised from the ground.

The vehicle jack is designed for

changing wheels only. Do not

attempt to raise another vehicle model

with it or to raise any load of any kind. To

do so could cause accidents and personal

injury.

Fitting the space-saver spare tire

1. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the

wheel

2. Remove accumulations of mud or dirt

from the mounting surfaces of the

wheel and hub. Clean the lug bolts

3. Fit the space-saver spare tire

4. Screw at least two lug bolts finger-tight

into opposite bolt holes

5. Screw in the remaining bolts

6. Tighten all the lug bolts firmly in a diag-

onal pattern

7. Lower the vehicle

8. Remove the jack.

Tightening the lug bolts

Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.

As soon as possible, have the secure

seating of the lug bolts – tightening

torque 88.5 lb ft / 120 Nm – checked using

a calibrated torque wrench. Otherwise, a

wheel coming loose can lead to a severe

accident.

Replace the defective tire as soon as possi-

ble and have the new wheel/tire assembly

balanced.

Driving with the space-saver spare tire

Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a speed of

50 mph / 80 km/h.

You must expect changes in vehicle hand-

ling such as delayed braking response,

longer braking distances, and changes in

self-steering properties when close to the

handling limits.

Only one space-saver spare tire may

be mounted at one time. Reinstall

wheels and tires of the same size and speci-

fication as soon as possible. Maintain pre-

scribed tire pressures, see page

85.<

Do not try to fit a full hubcap to the space-

saver spare tire, as the hubcap could be

damaged.

Check and correct the tire inflation

pressure at the earliest opportu-

nity.

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FLAT TIRE– RUN FLAT TIRES*

You will recognize Run Flat tires by a circu-

lar symbol containing the letters RSC on

the side of the tire.

Run Flat tires consist of self-contained tires

and special rims. The tire reinforcement

ensures that the tire retains some residual

safety in the event of pressure drop and

driving remains possible to a restricted

degree.

The reinforcement on the flanks of

the Run Flat tires means that it is usu-

ally not possible to detect an air loss from

outside.

Flat tire

The yellow indicator lamp in the instru-

ment cluster lights up to indicate a flat tire.

In addition, a gong sounds, see pages

17,

64.

1. Reduce vehicle speed carefully to under

50 mph / 80 km/h, avoiding hard brake

applications and steering maneuvers.

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph /

80 km/h.

3. Identify damaged tires; check tire infla-

tion pressures on all four wheels at the

next opportunity, see page

4. Correct the tire inflation pressure if you

wish to continue your journey and this is

permitted, see next text section

5. Have damaged tires changed by your

MINI Dealer, see page

88.

Your MINI Dealer has the information

needed for working with Run Flat

tires and is equipped with the necessary

special tools. They provide advice if you

wish to replace the tires on your MINI, or re-

equip from summer to winter tires or vice

versa, also see pages

85, 88, 89.<

For safety reasons, do not have a

damaged safety tire repaired.<

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FLAT TIRE – RUN FLAT TIRES*

Continuing driving with a damaged

tire

With Run Flat tires, you can continue driv-

ing under certain conditions, depending on

the vehicle load and the severity of the tire

damage, at a maximum speed of 50 mph /

80 km/h.

You can determine the possible mileage for

continued driving on the basis of the fol-

lowing general indications:

>Tire inflation pressure 0 psi / 0 kPa:

approx. 95 miles / 150 km

>Tire inflation pressure 7.2–14.5 psi /

50–100 kPa:

approx. 300 miles / 500 km

>Tire inflation pressure greater than

14.5 psi / 100 kPa:

approx. 600 miles / 1,000 km.

Tire change set

Your MINI is additionally equipped with a

tire change set. This is located in the MINI

COOPER in the cargo area under the floor

mat.

In the MINI COOPER S the tire change set is

located in a separate bag which is attached

to the eyelets on the cargo area floor by

means of tie-down straps, see page

75.

When changing a tire, always observe the

safety measures on page 112, and follow

the procedure described on page 114 ff.

In case of a flat tire the tire change

set is not needed, since your MINI has

Run Flat tires.<

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FLAT TIRE – MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM*

MINI Mobility System

To repair a flat tire you will find a MINI

Mobility System in your MINI. With the

help of this system you can apply a liquid

sealant on the inside of the tire, which seals

the damaged area and enables you to con-

tinue to drive.

Using the MINI Mobility System

In order to repair a flat tire with the MINI

Mobility System, proceed as follows:

>Prepare for tire repair, see page

119

>Pump in liquid sealant, see page 119

>Reinflate the tire, see page 120

>Distribute liquid sealant, see page 120

>Check tire inflation pressure, see

page 121

>Drive on, see page 121.

MINI Mobility System with on-board

tools

The MINI Mobility System with tire change

set and on-board tools is located in the

cargo area under the floor mat:

1 Jack

2 Chock, folding

3 Wheel stud wrench

4 Hubcap remover

5 Lug wrench, Phillips screwdriver, tow-

ing eyelet

6 Compressor, hose with manometer and

plug for cigarette lighter socket

7 Package with filling hose, valve

remover, valve core and spare valve

8 Filling canister

9 Hex wrench/screwdriver

10 Adapter for wheel lug lock

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FLAT TIRE – MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM*

Preparing for tire repair

Before using the MINI Mobility Sys-

tem read the warning and danger

precautions on the equipment.

If possible, leave objects in which have

been forced into the tire.

Take off the tag regarding speed limits and

stick it onto the steering wheel.

Please remember that the liquid can-

ister must be replaced every four

years by your MINI Dealer if the equipment

has not been used.

The instructions for using the MINI

Mobility System are also given on the

equipment.

Pumping in liquid sealant

1. Shake the filling canister

2. Screw the filling hose onto the filling

canister

3. Unscrew the dust protection cap from

the valve of the defective tire

4. Screw out the valve core with the valve

remover. The valve remover is located in

a package with the filling hose

Place the valve core and valve

remover only on clean surfaces.

5. Remove the cap from the filling hose

6. Push the filling hose onto the tire valve

7. Hold the filling canister with the cap

down and squeeze.

Squeeze the entire contents of the canis-

ter into the tire

8. Remove filling hose

9. Screw valve core into the tire valve with

the valve remover.

In the event of a dirty valve core or of

losing it you will find another valve

core in a package with the filling hose.

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FLAT TIRE – MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM*

Reinflating the tire

1. Screw hose 1 with manometer onto the

tire valve

2. Connect plug 3 to the cigarette lighter

socket in the vehicle interior, see

page

3. Ignition key in position 1:

Turn on compressor 2

4. Pump up the tires to at least 26.1 psi /

180 kPa, but not to more than 36.2 psi /

250 kPa.

To check the current air pressure, shut

off the device for a short time

Do not run the compressor for

longer than 6 minutes, otherwise

the device will overheat and possibly be

damaged.

If an air pressure of 26.1 psi /

180 kPa cannot be reached, drive

back and forth about 35 ft / 10 m so that

the liquid sealant is distributed in the

tire. Afterwards repeat the procedure.

If an air pressure of 26.1 psi / 180 kPa is

still not reached, the tire is too badly

damaged. Please contact the nearest

MINI Dealer.

5. Turn off compressor 2

6. Unscrew hose 1 from the tire valve

7. Store the MINI Mobility System back in

the vehicle.

Distributing liquid sealant

Immediately drive for 10 minutes, so that

the liquid sealant is uniformly distributed.

Do not exceed a speed of 40 mph /

60 km/h).

If possible do not drive at a speed lower

than 10 mph / 20 km/h. Stop at a suitable

location.

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FLAT TIRE – MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM*

Checking tire inflation pressure

1. After driving for 10 minutes:

Screw hose with manometer back onto

the tire valve

2. Check tire pressure

The tire inflation pressure must be

at least 18.8 psi / 130 kPa.

If it is not, do not continue driving.

If 18.8 psi / 130 kPa are displayed:

3. Ignition key position 1:

Turn on compressor 2. Correct tire infla-

tion pressure to the prescribed value, see

tire inflation pressure table, page 86

4. Replace the tire as soon as possible.

The use of the MINI Mobility System

may be ineffective with tire damage

larger than approx.

in / 4 mm. Please

contact the nearest MINI Dealer if the tire

cannot be made drivable with the MINI

Mobility System.

Driving on

Do not exceed the permitted maxi-

mum speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h,

otherwise an accident could happen.

Replace the defective tire as soon as

possible and have the new wheel/tire

assembly balanced.

Have the MINI Mobility System refilled.

Please contact your MINI Dealer. They pro-

vide advice if you wish to replace the tires

on your MINI or re-equip from summer to

winter tires or vice versa.

Tire change set

Your MINI is additionally equipped with a

tire change set. This is located in the MINI

COOPER in the cargo area under the floor

mat.

When changing a tire, always observe the

safety measures on page

112, and follow

the procedure described on page

114 ff.

In case of a flat tire the tire change

set is not necessary due to the avail-

ability of the MINI Mobility System.

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BATTERY

Location in the MINI COOPER

The battery is located in the engine com-

partment.

Exact location, see page 92.

Location in the MINI COOPER S

The battery is located in the cargo area

under the floor mat.

Battery care

The battery is absolutely maintenance-free,

that is, the original electrolyte will normally

last for the service life of the battery under

moderate climatic conditions.

For all questions regarding the bat-

tery, please consult your MINI

Dealer.

Charging the battery

Only charge the battery in the vehicle via

the terminals in the engine compartment

with the engine switched off, see "Jump-

starting" on page

124.

Whenever working on the electrical

system, disconnect the cable from

the negative terminal of the battery. Fail-

ure to do this could result in fire hazards or

injury due to short circuits.

Disposal

Return used batteries to a recycling

point or your MINI Dealer. Maintain

the battery in an upright position for trans-

port and storage. Secure the battery to pre-

vent it from tilting during transport.

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FUSES

If an electrical device fails, switch it off and

check the fuse.

Plastic tweezers that you can use to pull

fuses out of their sockets can be found in

the fuse box in the vehicle interior, see next

column.

In the engine compartment

In the MINI COOPER on the right next to the

battery.

In the MINI COOPER S on the right next to

the air filter box.

Open the cover panel of the fuse box. To do

so, press the clip fastener.

In the vehicle interior

On the left side of the footwell in the side

trim panel.

Open the cover panel of the fuse box. To do

so, press the fastener.

Do not attempt to repair a blown fuse

or 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.

If a fuse blows a second time, have

the cause of the damage rectified by

your MINI Dealer.

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WARNING TRIANGLE* FIRST-AID KIT* JUMP-STARTING

The warning triangle is located beneath the

luggage compartment cover.

Comply with legal requirements

requiring you to carry a hazard warn-

ing triangle in the vehicle.

The first-aid kit is located on the left in the

luggage compartment, behind the side

trim panel.

Some articles in the first-aid kit are

perishable. For this reason, check the

expiration dates of each of the items regu-

larly, and replace any whose expiration

dates have passed. Source: any pharmacy.

Comply with legislation requiring you to

carry a first-aid kit in the vehicle.

Do not use spray starter fluids to start

the engine.<

When your battery is discharged, you can

use two jumper cables to start your vehicle

with power from the battery in a second

vehicle. Correspondingly you can help start

another vehicle. Only use jumper cables

with fully insulated handles on the termi-

nal clamps.

Do not touch live wiring and cables

on a running engine. There is a risk of

fatal injury if you do this. Carefully observe

the following instructions to avoid personal

injury and/or damage to either vehicle or

both vehicles.

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JUMP-STARTING

Preparing for jump-starting

1. Check whether the battery of the sup-

port vehicle has 12 Volts and approxi-

mately the same capacity – measured in

Ah, printed on the battery

2. Switch off the engine of the support

vehicle

3. Switch off any electrical systems and

components in both vehicles – except

for the hazard warning flashers of the

support vehicle.

>Do not disconnect the discharged bat-

tery from the vehicle electrical system

>Make certain that there is no contact

between the bodywork of the two

vehicles – short circuit hazard!

4. With the battery of the MINI COOPER,

remove the cover panel. To do so, press

both clips at the same time

with the MINI COOPER S, open the cover

of the positive terminal connection for

jump-starting

*, see arrow 1.

Connect the jumper cables

Adhere to the sequence also when

providing support for other vehicles;

failure to observe this procedure can lead

to sparks at the terminals and pose an

injury hazard.

1. On the MINI COOPER S, the positive ter-

minal connection for jump-starting, see

arrow 1, functions as the positive bat-

tery terminal.

Make a connection with the "+" jumper

cable between the positive terminal of

the discharged battery and the positive

terminal of the support battery

2. Use the second, "–" jumper cable to set

up the connection between the negative

terminals of both vehicles.

To do so:

>Connect one terminal clamp to the

negative terminal and/or to an engine

or body ground of the support vehicle

>Connect the second terminal clamp to

the negative terminal of the battery

and/or to an engine or body ground of

the vehicle to be started. For the MINI,

see arrow 2.

Performing the jump-start

1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing

the current and allow to run at a fast idle

speed for several minutes

2. Start the engine on the vehicle with the

discharged battery in the usual manner.

>If the first start attempt is not suc-

cessful, wait a few minutes before

another attempt in order to allow the

discharged battery to recharge

On the MINI:

Before disconnecting the jumper

cables, switch on the lighting, rear window

defroster and the highest blower speed as

well as the engine for at least approx.

10 seconds to prevent a voltage surge from

the regulator to the electrical systems and

components.

3. Then disconnect the jumper cables in

the reverse order.

If necessary have the battery checked and

completely charged at a MINI Dealer.

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TOWING

For towing, use either a tow bar or a nylon

rope or nylon belts that prevent sudden

jerking movements.

Tow fitting

The screw-in tow fitting is stored in the

onboard tool kit; be sure that it remains in

the vehicle at all times. This fitting is

designed for installation in the tow sockets

located at the front and rear of the vehicle.

It is intended for towing on paved road sur-

faces only.

Access to tow sockets

Use a suitable object – e.g. credit card,

screwdriver – to press out the covers from

the recess.

Firmly screw in the towing eyelet

until it stops. If this is not done, the

threads could be damaged.

Never attach tie-down hooks, chains,

straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control

arms, or any other part of the vehicle sus-

pension, as severe damage to these compo-

nents will occur, possibly leading to acci-

dents.

Avoid staggered towing and be care-

ful that the towing rope is in tight

tension before starting to drive the vehicle

that is towing.

Tow bars

If the tow fittings of the two vehicles are

not directly opposite one another, please

note:

>Clearance and maneuvering capability

will be strictly limited in corners

>The inclination of the tow bar generates

lateral force – critical above all if the road

surface is slippery.

Do not tow a vehicle that is heavier

than the towing vehicle, otherwise it

will no longer be possible to control the

vehicle's response.

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TOWING

Tow-starting

It is not possible to start the engine of a

vehicle equipped with an automatic trans-

mission by towing or pushing.

For instructions on jump starting, refer to

page

124.

Never attempt to use your vehicle to push

another car, since damage to the energy-

absorbing bumpers could result.

Towing a vehicle

Only tow vehicles with Continuously

Variable automatic Transmission

(CVT) with the front wheels raised or on a

special transport vehicle, otherwise the

transmission can be damaged.

1. Place gear selector lever in neutral or idle

2. Towing speed:

Max. 45 mph / 70 km/h

3. Towing distance:

Max. 95 miles / 150 km

4. Leave the ignition key at position 1 to

ensure that the brake lamps, turn sig-

nals, horn and windshield wipers remain

operative, and to prevent the steering

lock detent from engaging

5. Switch on the hazard-warning system,

observe country-specific regulations.

Find some means of identifying the vehicle

in tow, for instance, place a sign or warning

triangle in the rear window.

Make sure that the ignition key

remains in position 1 even when the

electrical system has failed to prevent the

steering lock from engaging.

The steering and brakes are without power

assist when the engine is off. This means

that increased effort is required for steer-

ing and braking.

Towing with a commercial tow truck

>Do not tow with sling-type equipment

>Use a wheel-lift or flatbed carrier

>Please comply with applicable towing

laws.

Never allow passengers to ride in a

towed vehicle for any reason.

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