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Replacing components

Onboard vehicle tool kit

Your vehicle comes with an onboard vehicle tool

kit that varies with the equipment version; it is

stored underneath the level load floor.

> Mobility System with onboard vehicle tool

kit and tire change set

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> Tire change set with onboard vehicle tool kit

for space-saver spare tire 132

Wiper blades

Changing the front wiper blades

1. Fold up the wiper arm.

2. Position the wiper blade horizontally.

3. Press the securing spring, arrow.

4. Unhook the wiper blade toward the wind-

shield.

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.

8. Fold down the wiper arm.

To avoid damage, make sure that the

wiper arms are against the windshield

before you open the hood.<

MINI: changing the rear wiper blade

1. Fold up the wiper arm.

2. Rotate the wiper blade toward the back as

far as it will go, arrow.

3. Press the wiper blade against the limit and

thus out of the mounting.

4. Press the new wiper blade into the fixture

until it engages audibly.

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.<

You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs

at your MINI dealer.

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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.<

Caring for headlamps, refer to page 122.

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.<

For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,

please contact your MINI dealer.<

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.

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.

Xenon lamps*

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.

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.<

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.<

Be careful when installing the cover; oth-

erwise, leaks could occur and cause dam-

age to the headlamp system.<

Accessing the lamp from the engine

compartment

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

from the engine compartment.

Removing the cover:

1. Press the tab.

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

holder.

Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-

tach the cover.

Be careful when installing the cover; oth-

erwise, leaks could occur and cause dam-

age to the headlamp system.<

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Replacing the bulb

1. Turn the lamp counterclockwise, arrow 1,

and remove it, arrow 2.

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

connector, arrow 2.

3. To insert the new bulb and replace the

cover, proceed in reverse order.

Turn signal indicators, parking lamps,

roadside parking lamps and fog lamps

Accessing the lamps via the wheel well

1 Turn signal

2 Parking/roadside parking/fog lamps

Replacing a turn signal bulb

21 watt bulb, PY 21 W

1. Turn in the wheel.

2. Remove cover 1.

To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.

3. Remove the inside cover.

To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.

4. Screw out the bulb counterclockwise.

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

ers, proceed in reverse order.

Replacing a parking/roadside parking

lamp bulb

5watt bulb, W5W

1. Turn in the wheel.

2. Remove cover 2.

To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.

3. Screw out the upper bulb counterclockwise.

4. To insert the new bulb and replace the

cover, proceed in reverse order.

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Replacing a fog lamp bulb

H8 bulb, 35 watts

1. Turn in the wheel.

2. Remove cover 2.

To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.

3. Screw out the lower bulb counterclockwise.

4. To insert the new bulb and replace the

cover, proceed in reverse order.

Side turn signal indicators

5 watt bulb, W 5 W

1. Push the lamp with the ventilation grate for-

ward and remove.

2. Screw out the bulb holder counterclockwise.

3. Pull out and replace the bulb.

4. To insert the new bulb and replace the

cover, proceed in reverse order.

Tail lamps

1 Brake lamp/tail lamp

21 watt/5 watt bulb, W 5 W

2 Turn signal lamp

21 watt bulb, P 21 W

3 Backup lamp

21 watt bulb, P 21 W

Lamp access

MINI:

Remove the cover from the sidewall of the cargo

bay.

MINI Convertible:

Move the convertible top to its uppermost posi-

tion, refer to Loading aid page 95, and remove

the cover of the luggage compartment side wall.

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Changing

1. Screw out the desired bulb counterclock-

wise, arrows 1.

Additional bulbs are located behind the

sidewall of the cargo bay, arrow 2.

2. To insert the new bulb and replace the

cover, proceed in reverse order.

Rear fog lamp*

21 watt bulb, P 21 W

Access to the lamp via the back or underside of

the bumper.

The illustration shows the fog lamp in the

bumper of the MINI Cooper.

1. Screw out the bulb holder counterclockwise.

2. Screw out and replace the bulb.

3. To insert the new bulb and bulb holder, pro-

ceed in reverse order.

License plate lamps

5 watt bulb, C 5 W

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.

4. Insert the lamp.

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

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.<

In the event of a flat tire, different procedures

should be followed depending on the equip-

ment included in your vehicle:

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> MINI Mobility System, refer to the following

section

> Run-flat tires, page 114

> Tire change with space-saver spare tire,

page 132

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.

Do not remove foreign bodies which have pen-

etrated the tire if possible.

Follow the instructions on using the Mobil-

ity System found on the compressor and

the sealant bottle.<

Remove the adhesive label for the speed limit

from the sealant bottle and affix it to the steer-

ing wheel.

The Mobility System with onboard vehicle tool

kit and tire change set

is located under the

floor mat in the cargo bay.

1 Sealant bottle

2 Hexagon wrench

3 Extractor hook

4 Vehicle jack

5 Wheel stud wrench

6 Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver, towing

eyelet

7 Compressor

Sealant and compressor

1 Sealant bottle and adhesive label with speed

limit

2 Filling hose

Note the use-by date on the sealant bot-

tle.<

3 Holder for the sealant bottle

4 Compressor

5 Plug and cable for the socket in the vehicle

interior, page 88

6 Connection hose to connect the compressor

and sealant bottle or the compressor and

wheel

7 On/off switch

8 Pressure gauge for indicating the tire infla-

tion pressure

9 Release button for reducing the tire inflation

pressure

Connector, cable and connection hose are

stored in the compressor housing.

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

Filling the tire with sealant

Proceed in the specified order; otherwise,

sealant may emerge under high pres-

sure.<

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.

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.

5. Ensure that the compressor is switched off.

6. Insert the plug 3 into the lighter socket/

power socket in the vehicle interior,

page 88.

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.

When filling the tire with sealant, the

inflation pressure can briefly rise to

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

the compressor during this phase.<

Do not run the compressor for longer

than 10 minutes; otherwise, the

device will overheat and possibly be dam-

aged.<

8. Switch off the compressor.

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

reached:

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.

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.<

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. Wrap the empty sealant bottle in suitable

material to avoid dirtying the cargo bay.

5. Stow Mobility System back in the vehicle.

Distributing the sealant

Immediately drive approx. 3 mls/5 km to evenly

distribute the sealant.

Do not exceed speeds of 50 mph/

80 km/h.

If possible, do not drop below 10 mph/

20 km/h.<

Correcting the tire inflation pressure

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

utes, stop at a suitable location.

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.

4. Correct the inflation pressure to 26 psi/

180 kPa. With the engine running:

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> To increase the inflation pressure: switch on

the compressor. To check the current infla-

tion pressure, switch off the compressor.

Do not run the compressor for longer

than 10 minutes; otherwise, the

device will overheat and possibly be dam-

aged.<

> To decrease the inflation pressure: press the

release button 5.

If the tire cannot maintain the inflation

pressure, drive the vehicle again, refer to

Distributing the sealant. Then repeat steps

1to4.

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.<

Driving on

Do not exceed the permitted maximum

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

result in an accident.<

Replace the defective tire as soon as possible

and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-

anced.

Have the Mobility System refilled.

Changing wheels

Space-saver spare tire*

To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed as

follows:

> Remove the space-saver spare tire,

page 132

> Prepare for tire change, page 133

> Jack up vehicle, page 134

> Mount space-saver spare tire, page 134

> Tighten lug bolts, page 134

> Drive with space-saver spare tire, page 133

Tire change set for a space-saver spare

tire*

On vehicles with a space-saver spare tire, the

tire change set with onboard tools is stored

under the floor mat in the cargo bay.

1 Chock, folding

2 Extractor hook

3 Wheel stud wrench

4 Vehicle jack

5 Special wrench for removing the space-

saver spare tire

6 Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver

7 Towing eyelet

8 Lifting handle

The onboard vehicle tool kit includes a pouch

with a plastic bag in which you can place the

damaged wheel.

Removing the space-saver spare tire

The screw connection of the space-saver spare

tire is under the floor mat in the cargo bay, on

the base of the storage compartment for the tire

change set.

1. Unscrew the screw connection with the spe-

cial wrench.

2. Take out the cover panel.

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3. Screw the lifting handle from the onboard

vehicle tool kit onto the thread.

4. Raise the lifting handle slightly.

5. Squeeze the securing spring.

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.

9. Pull the space-saver spare tire underneath

the vehicle out towards the rear.

10. Position the space-saver spare tire with the

valve facing upward.

11. Unscrew the valve extension from the valve

of the space-saver spare tire.

12. Unscrew the dust cap from the extension

and place it on the valve of the space-saver

spare tire.

Due to its different dimensions, the dam-

aged wheel cannot be placed in the recess

for the space-saver spare tire.<

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.<

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.<

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.<

Preparing for a tire change

Observe the safety precautions regarding

flat tires on page 129.<

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.

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.<

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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. Uncover the lug bolts if necessary.

3. Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.

Jacking up the vehicle

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.<

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.

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.

Mounting 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. Lift the new wheel into place.

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 diagonal

pattern.

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.<

Tightening torque: 103.3 lb ft or 140 Nm.

Replace the defective tire as soon as possible

and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-

anced.

Vehicle battery

Maintenance

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.

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.<

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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 136.

Disposal

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.<

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:

> Time and date

These values must be updated, page 60.

> Radio

Stations must be stored again, refer to the

separate Owner's Manual for Radio.

> Glass sunroof

, electric

It may only be possible to raise the sunroof,

if applicable. The system must be initialized.

Contact your nearest MINI dealer.

Fuses

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.

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.<

A fuse allocation diagram is located on the inside

of the fuse box cover panels.

In the engine compartment

Opening the cover

Press the latch.

In the vehicle interior

On the right side of the footwell.

Opening the cover

Press out at the recess.

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