2006 MINI COOPER OWNERS MANUAL

About this Owner\s Manual 6
Additional sources of information 6
Symbols used 6
Your individual vehicle 6
Editorial notice 7
For your own safety 7
Symbol on vehicle parts 8
Service and warranty 8
Reporting safety defects 9
OVERVIEW
Cockpit 12
Display elements 13
Display elements with navigation system
or Cockpit Chrono Pack 14
Indicator and warning lamps 16
Multifunction steering wheel 20
CONTROLS
Opening and closing:
Keys 24
Central locking system 24
Opening and closing: from outside 25
Opening and closing: from inside 28
Tailgate 29
Electric power windows 31
Glass sunroof, electric 33
Roller sun blind 34
Convertible top with integrated sliding
sunroof 35
Wind deflector 40
Adjustments:
Safe seating position 42
Seat adjustment 43
Head restraints 44
Entry to the rear 45
Safety belts 46
Seat heating 47
Steering wheel 47
Mirrors 48
Vehicle Memory 49
Transporting children safely 50
Driving:
Ignition lock 53
Starting the engine 53
Switching off the engine 54
Parking brake 54
Manual transmission 55
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 56
Parking lamps/Low beams 59
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher 60
Instrument lighting 61
Fog lamps 61
Interior lamps 61
Washer/wiper system 62
Washer fluid 63
Cruise control 64
Everything under control:
Odometer 66
Clock 66
Fuel gauge 66
Coolant temperature gauge 67
Tachometer 68
Service interval display 68
Onboard computer 69
Technology for safety and driving
convenience:
Driving stability control systems 71
Flat Tire Monitor 73
Airbags 75
Park Distance Control PDC 77
Controlling the climate for pleasant
driving:
Air conditioning system 78
Automatic climate control 81
Interior conveniences:
Glove compartment 84
Center armrest 84
Drinks holders, ashtray 85
Cigarette lighter, 12 V power supply 85
Integrated universal remote control 86
Loading and transporting cargo:
Luggage compartment in the MINI 88
Luggage compartment in the MINI
Convertible 89
Loading cargo 90
Roof-mounted luggage rack 93
OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 96
General driving notes 96
Refueling 99
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 101
Tire coding 105
Tire condition 106
Run Flat tires 108
New wheels and tires 109
Snow chains 110
In the engine compartment:
Bonnet 111
Engine compartment:
MINI COOPER and
MINI COOPER Convertible 112
MINI COOPER S and
MINI COOPER S Convertible 113
Engine oil 114
Coolant 115
Brake system 117
Maintenance and care:
MINI Maintenance System 118
Socket for Onboard Diagnostics
OBD 119
Caring for your vehicle 119
Vehicle storage 122
OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 126
Wiper blades 126
Lamps and bulbs 127
Repairing a flat tire 131
Space-saver spare tire 131
Changing tires 133
MINI Mobility System 135
Vehicle battery 138
Fuses 139
Giving and receiving assistance:
Jump-starting 140
Towing and tow-starting 141
TECHNICAL DATA
Engine data 146
Dimensions:
MINI 147
MINI Convertible 148
Weights:
MINI 149
MINI Convertible 150
Capacities 151
Everything from A to Z 154