2007 mini cooper owners manual .pdf

The seat could respond with an unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. While driving, do not recline the backrest too far toward the rear; Pull up the lever at the inside of the seat Upward: pull the head restraint for additional support in the curvature of 2.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk tion before folding back the backrest, of injury in the event of an accident. Page Safety Belts Airbags are an additional the seats on page Safety belt height in the MINI Convertible To close The seat belt height is adapted to your Make sure you hear the lock engage in the body size if you are sitting correctly.

Page Seat Heating Have the necessary work carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work- shop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifica The mirrors can be folded in or out up to a road speed of approx. This can be useful on narrow roads, for example, or to reset the mirrors to their correct positions after they have been folded in. Page Vehicle Memory In developing this vehicle, the manufac- turer of the MINI has incorporated a num- This symbol alerts you to Vehicle ber of options which can be programmed Memory functions in the Owner's specifically for your vehicle.

Page 53 As an example, the illustration shows the 2. Push the head restraint into its lower- There are two additional anchors for child- most position. Flip up the correspond- ing cover caps. To mount a LATCH child-restraint sys- tem, follow the system manufac- turer's operating and safety instructions.

Breathing the nox- position P. Engage the parking brake the steering lock could engage. Gearshift lever in idle position When you leave the vehicle, always remove 3. Keep your thumb pressed against the Reverse gear release button while pulling the lever up Before selecting reverse gear, ensure the carefully. Press the accelerator pedal past the increased resistance point at the full-throt- tle position. Pull the ring with the sleeve upward, see arrows 1 2.

For exam- ple, the sensors are not able to detect fog or Turn the light switch to position 2. To avoid safety risks, you With the low beams on and with should respond to these kinds of low-visi- the ignition switched off, only the bility situations by switching the head To deactivate the rain sensor: Lever in position 0. Switching the interior light in the MINI 0 Wipers parked Switch the rain sensor off when pass- Convertible on and off manually ing through an automatic car wash.

The wipers are automatically activated for a brief period. When the vehicle lighting is on, the head- lamps are also cleaned at appropriate inter- vals. Do not use cruise control when unfa- vorable conditions make it inadvis- able to drive at a constant speed. Every time you tap the The cruise control is automatically can- button, the speed increases by approx.

If necessary, press button 1 to display there are approx. If necessary, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. Checking coolant level, refer to page Temperature warning LED 1 comes on while the vehicle is in motion: engine is too hot.

Page Tachometer Please schedule an appointment with your MINI Dealer or a workshop that has spe- cially trained personnel working in accor- dance with the specifications of your MINI Remaining distance for service Do not operate the engine with the needle manufacturer. You should therefore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads, for example; otherwise there is an increased risk of an accident. The average consumption is determined for the time during which the engine is run- ning.

The indicator lamp goes out. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp will go out shortly after the ignition has been switched on, refer to pages 17, The system alerts you when there is a caused by external factors, nor does it substantial pressure loss in one of the tires detect the gradual and minor loss of pres Page Airbags When needed, the bled only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop head and side airbags help to furnish pro- with specially trained personnel working in tection in the event of side impact.

Page 79 MINI. A signal tone tells you the estimating the distance between the current distance to an object behind your vehicle and any objects always remains Position 0: blower is dow defroster is on. Page 83 The integrated microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming or recircu- lated air. A substantial reduction in the air supply indicates that the filter must be replaced before scheduled mainte- nance. Page 86 Condensation is removed from the win- lutants from the outside air.

Draft-free ventilation filter as a standard part of your scheduled To allow ventilation: 1 Cigarette lighter socket for power supply The light goes on. Another is located at contains a compartment or a base plate for the end of the center console in the rear. Avoid damaging the socket with plugs of different shapes or sizes.

Page 91 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other remote control. Never place any heavy or hard objects on the luggage compartment cover; otherwise occupants could be injured dur- ing braking maneuvers.

Overloading can lead to overheating and damage inside the tires. Depending on the circumstances, this can result in sudden air loss. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the YYY amount equals 1, lbs. Page 96 As an example, the illustration shows the opposite buckle. This provides additional ble, directly behind the backrests, and as luggage compartment of the MINI.

Otherwise, the lack of a ance with the certification regulations. Page 98 Online Edition for Part no. To ensure that your vehicle pro- their manufacture, tires do not achieve vides maximum economy throughout a their full traction potential until after an long service life, we request that you com Page This occurs because the mini- Otherwise, even light but consistent pres- mal pressure that must be exerted by the Online Edition for Part no.

Check if the gas cap is correctly closed. Page Use high-quality brands Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality: volatility, com- Manual release with the MINI position, additives, etc. Remove the cover of the side trim panel on the left-hand side, see arrow 1 2.

Pull the green strap toward the rear, see arrow 2. Do not drive with deflated, i. A flat tire greatly impairs steering and brak Page Tire Coding 35th week of the year Grades B and A represent Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear, higher levels of performance on the labora- signs of damage and for foreign objects The traction grades, from highest to low- tory test wheel than the minimum required lodged in the tread.

When cle towed there, if necessary. Keep in mind that no spare wheel is other wheels and tires may theoretically available in the event of a flat. Page Snow Chains Special characteristics of winter tires Only certain types of snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your The manufacturer of your MINI recom- MINI, classified as road-safe and recom- mends winter tires for driving in adverse mended.

Page Bonnet If you are not famil- iar with the regulations to be observed, have the necessary work on your vehicle carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work- shop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifica- tions of the MINI manufacturer. Escaping coolant The quality of the engine oil selected has Page 5.

At the same time, brake pedal travel may become signifi- cantly longer. Use wheel cleaner especially during the Rod antenna winter months, but do not use any Environmental influences varying from one If necessary, for example before aggressive, acidic, strong alkali or rough Page Online Edition for Part no. Page Onboard Tool Kit 4. Unhook the wiper blade towards the vehicle is equipped with a special onboard floor mat. Failure to do this could result in workshop that has specially trained per- short circuits.

Page 5 watt bulb For checking and adjusting headlamp carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work- The parking lamps and standing lamps are aim, please contact your MINI shop that has specially trained personnel integrated in the lamp housing of the turn Dealer. Page 79 MINI. A signal tone tells you the estimating the distance between the current distance to an object behind your vehicle and any objects always remains Position 0: blower is dow defroster is on. Page 83 The integrated microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming or recircu- lated air.

A substantial reduction in the air supply indicates that the filter must be replaced before scheduled mainte- nance. Page 86 Condensation is removed from the win- lutants from the outside air. Draft-free ventilation filter as a standard part of your scheduled To allow ventilation: 1 Cigarette lighter socket for power supply The light goes on. Another is located at contains a compartment or a base plate for the end of the center console in the rear. Avoid damaging the socket with plugs of different shapes or sizes.

Page 91 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other remote control. Never place any heavy or hard objects on the luggage compartment cover; otherwise occupants could be injured dur- ing braking maneuvers. Overloading can lead to overheating and damage inside the tires. Depending on the circumstances, this can result in sudden air loss. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the YYY amount equals 1, lbs. Page 96 As an example, the illustration shows the opposite buckle.

This provides additional ble, directly behind the backrests, and as luggage compartment of the MINI. Otherwise, the lack of a ance with the certification regulations. Page 98 Online Edition for Part no. To ensure that your vehicle pro- their manufacture, tires do not achieve vides maximum economy throughout a their full traction potential until after an long service life, we request that you com Page This occurs because the mini- Otherwise, even light but consistent pres- mal pressure that must be exerted by the Online Edition for Part no.

Check if the gas cap is correctly closed. Page Use high-quality brands Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality: volatility, com- Manual release with the MINI position, additives, etc. Remove the cover of the side trim panel on the left-hand side, see arrow 1 2.

Pull the green strap toward the rear, see arrow 2. Do not drive with deflated, i. A flat tire greatly impairs steering and brak Page Tire Coding 35th week of the year Grades B and A represent Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear, higher levels of performance on the labora- signs of damage and for foreign objects The traction grades, from highest to low- tory test wheel than the minimum required lodged in the tread.

When cle towed there, if necessary. Keep in mind that no spare wheel is other wheels and tires may theoretically available in the event of a flat. Page Snow Chains Special characteristics of winter tires Only certain types of snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your The manufacturer of your MINI recom- MINI, classified as road-safe and recom- mends winter tires for driving in adverse mended. Page Bonnet If you are not famil- iar with the regulations to be observed, have the necessary work on your vehicle carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work- shop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifica- tions of the MINI manufacturer.

Escaping coolant The quality of the engine oil selected has Page 5. At the same time, brake pedal travel may become signifi- cantly longer. Use wheel cleaner especially during the Rod antenna winter months, but do not use any Environmental influences varying from one If necessary, for example before aggressive, acidic, strong alkali or rough Page Online Edition for Part no. Page Onboard Tool Kit 4. Unhook the wiper blade towards the vehicle is equipped with a special onboard floor mat.

Failure to do this could result in workshop that has specially trained per- short circuits. Page 5 watt bulb For checking and adjusting headlamp carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work- The parking lamps and standing lamps are aim, please contact your MINI shop that has specially trained personnel integrated in the lamp housing of the turn Dealer.

Page 1. Remove and replace the bulb. Page In the event of a malfunction, please sources for many of the controls and dis- contact your MINI Dealer or a work- plays in your vehicle. These light-emitting shop that has specially trained personnel Screw the lifting handle from the 5. Squeeze the securing spring onboard tool kit onto the thread 6. The space-saver spare tire is released The screw connection of the space-saver 4.

Raise the lifting handle slightly and must be held by the lifting handle spare tire is in the luggage compartment 7. 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 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.

Page 6. Unscrew hose 1 from the tire valve When changing a tire, always observe the switch on compressor 2. Correct the tire 7. Store the MINI Mobility System back in safety measures and the procedure for inflation pressure to the specified value, the vehicle. Page Vehicle Battery Individual settings are also lost and it from tilting during transport.

Page Fuses Convertible to the right of the battery. Page Jump-Starting Make sure that there is ing and pose an injury hazard. Page Towing And Tow-Starting 3. Page With a tow truck: 1. Turn the ignition key to position 2 a flatbed. Smallest turning circle dia. Engine oil Preferred oil grade The oil volume between the two marks on the dip- stick corresponds to approx. Tire inflation pressure Summer Winter To ensure that you always have convenient access front rear front This manual is also suitable for: mini convertible.

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