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MINI 3 door (2016 year). Manual - part 12

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MOBILITY

Engine oil

NOTE

3.

"Measure engine oil level"

An engine oil level that is too low causes

4. "Start measurement"

engine damage. There is a risk of property

The engine oil level is checked and displayed

damage. Immediately add engine oil.◀

via a scale.

Take care not to add too much engine oil.

Time: approx. 1 minute.

NOTE

Too much engine oil can damage the en-

Adding engine oil

gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of

property damage. Do not add too much engine

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oil. When too much engine oil is added, have oil

level corrected by a dealer’s service center or

Only add engine oil when the message is dis-

another qualified service center or repair

played in the instrument cluster. The quantity

shop.◀

to be added is indicated in the message dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

Detailed measurement

Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi-

cle before engine oil is added.

The concept

Safety information

In the detailed measurement the engine oil

level is checked when the vehicle is stationary,

WARNING

and displayed via a scale.

Operating materials, e.g., oils, greases,

If the engine oil level reaches the minimum

coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi-

level, a check control message is displayed.

ents. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

During the measurement, the idle speed is in-

Observe the instructions on the containers.

creased somewhat.

Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or

eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op-

erating materials into different bottles. Store

Requirements

operating materials out of reach of children.◀

▷ Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.

▷ Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral

NOTE

position, clutch and accelerator pedals not

An engine oil level that is too low causes

depressed.

engine damage. There is a risk of property

▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se-

damage.

lector lever position N or P and accelerator

Add engine oil within the next

pedal not depressed.

125 miles/200 km.◀

▷ Engine is running and is at operating tem-

NOTE

perature.

Too much engine oil can damage the en-

Performing a detailed measurement

gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of

property damage. Do not add too much engine

On the Control Display:

oil. When too much engine oil is added, have oil

1.

"Vehicle info"

level corrected by a dealer’s service center or

2. "Vehicle status"

another qualified service center or repair

shop.◀

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Overview

Suitable engine oil types

The oil filler neck is located in the engine com-

Add engine oils that meet the following oil rat-

partment, refer to page 205.

ing standards:

Gasoline engine

Opening the oil filler neck

BMW Longlife-01 FE.

1. Open the hood, refer to page 205.

2. Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise,

More information about suitable engine oil rat-

arrow.

ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re-

quested from a dealer’s service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

Alternative engine oil types

If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is

not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en-

gine oil with the following oil rating can be

added:

Gasoline engine

3. Add engine oil.

BMW Longlife-01.

After refilling, perform a detailed measure-

ment, refer to page 208.

API SL or superior oil rating.

Viscosity grades

Engine oil types to add

Gasoline engine:

When selecting an engine oil, make sure that

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the engine oil has the viscosity grade SAE

The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the

0W-20. Alternatively, also engine oils with vis-

engine.

cosity grades SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-20, SAE

5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used.

Safety information

More information about suitable engine oil rat-

NOTE

ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re-

Oil additives can damage the engine.

quested from a dealer’s service center or an-

There is a risk of property damage. Do not use

other qualified service center or repair shop.

oil additives.◀

NOTE

Engine oil change

Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc-

tions in the engine or damage it. There is a risk

NOTE

of property damage. When selecting an engine

Engine oil that is not changed in timely

oil, make sure that the engine oil has the cor-

fashion can cause increased engine wear and

rect oil rating.◀

thus engine damage. There is a risk of property

damage. Do not exceed the service data indi-

cated in the vehicle.◀

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Coolant

MOBILITY

Coolant

Vehicle features and op-

Coolant level

tions

Overview

This chapter describes all standard, country-

Open the hood, refer to page 205.

specific and optional features offered with the

The coolant reservoir is in the engine compart-

series. It also describes features that are not

ment, refer to page 205.

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

Checking

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

There are yellow Min and Max marks in the

the applicable country provisions must be ob-

coolant reservoir.

served.

1. Let the engine cool.

2. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly

counterclockwise to allow any excess pres-

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sure to dissipate, then open it.

Coolant consists of water and additives.

Not all commercially available additives are

suitable for the vehicle. Information about suit-

able additives is available from a dealer’s serv-

ice center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

Safety information

3. The coolant level is correct if it lies between

WARNING

the minimum and maximum marks in the

With the engine hot and the cooling sys-

filler neck.

tem open, coolant can escape and lead to

scalding. There is a risk of injury. Only open the

cooling system with the engine cooled down.◀

WARNING

Additives are harmful and incorrect addi-

tives can damage the engine. There is a risk of

injury and risk of property damage. Do not al-

low additives to come into contact with skin,

eyes or articles of clothing. Use suitable addi-

tives only.◀

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Coolant

Adding

1. Let the engine cool.

2. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly

counterclockwise to allow any excess pres-

sure to dissipate, then open it.

3. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up

to the specified level; do not overfill.

4. Close cap.

5. Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi-

nated as soon as possible.

Disposal

Comply with the relevant environmen-

tal protection regulations when dispos-

ing of coolant and coolant additives.

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Maintenance

service center or repair shop. Records of regu-

Emissions

lar maintenance and repair work should be re-

▷ The warning lamp lights up:

tained.

Emissions are deteriorating. Have

the vehicle checked as soon as pos-

sible.

Socket for OBD Onboard

▷

The warning lamp flashes under certain cir-

Diagnosis

cumstances:

This indicates that there is excessive misfir-

Safety information

ing in the engine.

NOTE

Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys-

The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an

tem checked immediately; otherwise, seri-

intricate component intended to be used in

ous engine misfiring within a brief period

conjunction with specialized equipment to

can seriously damage emission control

check the vehicle’s primary emissions system.

components, in particular the catalytic con-

Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diag-

verter.

nosis, or contact with the socket for Onboard

Diagnosis for other than its intended purpose,

can cause vehicle malfunctions and creates

risks of personal and property damage. Given

the foregoing, the manufacture of your vehicle

strongly recommends that access to the socket

for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a dealer's

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop or other persons that have

the specialized training and equipment for pur-

poses of properly utilizing the socket for On-

board Diagnosis.◀

Position

There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for

checking the primary components in the vehi-

cle's emissions.

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Replacing components

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Replacing components

NOTE

Vehicle features and op-

Folded-away wipers can be jammed

tions

when the hood is opened. There is a risk of

This chapter describes all standard, country-

property damage. Make sure that the wipers

specific and optional features offered with the

with the wiper blades mounted are folded

series. It also describes features that are not

down onto the windshield before opening the

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

hood.◀

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

Replacing the front wiper blades

tems. When using these functions and systems,

1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer

the applicable country provisions must be ob-

to page 72, the wiper arms.

served.

2. Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.

3. Open the wiper blade lock, arrow.

Onboard vehicle tool kit

4. Pull the wiper blade down first out of the

holder on the wiper arm, arrow 1.

The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the

trough under the trunk floor.

Then pull the wiper blade free from the

holder of the wiper arm, arrow 2.

Wiper blade replacement

Safety information

NOTE

If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield

without the wiper blades installed, the wind-

shield can be damaged. There is a risk of prop-

erty damage. Secure the wiper arm when re-

5. Insert and latch a new wiper blade in re-

placing the wiper blades and do not fold down

verse order.

the wipers without the wiper blades installed.◀

6. Fold down the wipers.

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Replacing components

Replace rear wiper blade

ventional lasers and are officially designated as

Class 1 light-emitting diodes.

1. Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.

Observe the safety information, refer to

2. Turn the wiper blade all the way back.

page 216.

Headlight glass

Condensation can form on the inside of the ex-

ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When

driving with the lights switched on, the conden-

sation evaporates after a short time. The head-

light glass does not need to be changed.

If despite driving with the lights switched on,

increasing humidity forms, e. g. water droplets

3. Continue turning the wiper blade all the

in the lamp, the manufacturer of your vehicle

way so that it pops out of the holder.

recommends having it checked by a dealer’s

4. Press the new wiper blade into the holder

service center or another qualified service cen-

until you hear it snap into place.

ter or repair shop.

5. Fold the wipers in.

Headlight setting

The headlight adjustments can be affected by

Lamp and bulb replace-

changing lights and bulbs. After the headlight

adjustment was changed, have it checked and,

ment

if necessary, corrected by a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re-

General information

pair shop.

Lights and bulbs

Safety information

Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution

to vehicle safety.

Lights and bulbs

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

WARNING

that you have appropriate work performed by a

Bulbs can get hot during operation. Con-

dealer’s service center or another qualified

tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a

service center or repair shop if you are unfami-

risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they have

liar with it or if it has not been described here.

cooled off.◀

A spare lamp box is available from a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service cen-

WARNING

ter or repair shop.

Work on switched-on lighting systems

Observe the safety information, refer to

can cause short circuits. There is a risk of injury

page 216.

or risk of property damage. When working on

the lighting system, switch off the lamps in

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

question. If necessary, heed the bulb manufac-

Some items of equipment use light-emitting di-

turer's instructions.◀

odes installed behind a cover as a light source.

These light-emitting diodes are related to con-

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Replacing components

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NOTE

LED headlights

Dirty bulbs have a reduced service life.

There is a risk of property damage. Do not hold

new bulbs with your bare hands. Use a clean

cloth or something similar, or hold the bulb by

its base.◀

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

WARNING

Too intensive brightness can irritate or

1

Daytime running lights

damage the retina of the eye. There is a risk of

injury. Do not look directly into the headlights

2

Low beams/high beams

or other light sources. Do not remove the LED

3

Turn signal

covers.◀

Bug light

Front lights, bulb replacement

Overview

Halogen headlights

1

Parking lights

2

Daytime running lights

3

Fog lights

1

Low beams/high beams

LED bug light

2

Turn signal

1

Parking lights

2

Fog lights

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LED low beams/LED high beams

Turn signal

Follow the general instructions on lights and

Follow the general instructions on lights and

bulbs, refer to page 216.

bulbs, refer to page 216.

The lights feature LED technology. In the case

Bulbs: PW24W

of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s service cen-

With white turn signal lights: PWY24W

ter or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

1. Turn the steering wheel.

2. Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow 1, and

Halogen low beams/halogen high

remove.

beams

Follow the general instructions on lights and

bulbs, refer to page 216.

Bulbs: H4

1. Open the hood, refer to page 206.

2. Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow, and

remove.

3. Unscrew the inner lid counterclockwise,

and remove it.

3. Pull off the connector.

4. Unclip spring clip, arrow, and fold down.

4. Pull bulb holder out of the bulb housing; if

needed, loosen it with small tilting move-

ments if possible.

5. Remove the bulb from the headlight hous-

ing.

6. Insert the new bulb and install the cover in

the reverse order.

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5. Pull the bulb out of the fixture.

▷ Daytime running lights: press together

the upper and lower locking of the bulb

6. Insert the new bulb and install the cover in

holder, arrow 2, and remove the bulb

the reverse order.

holder.

LED parking lights/LED fog lights

For better accessibility, remove the bulb

of the fog lamp as needed.

Follow the general instructions on lights and

bulbs, refer to page 216.

▷ Fog lamps: turn the bulb holder, ar-

row 3, counter-clockwise and remove.

The lights feature LED technology. In the case

of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s service cen-

ter or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

Parking lights/fog lights/daytime

running lights

Follow the general instructions on lights and

bulbs, refer to page 216.

Bulbs:

5.

Pull the bulb out of the fixture.

▷ Parking lights for halogen headlights: W5W

6.

Insert the new bulb and install the cover in

Parking lights for LED headlights:

the reverse order.

W5W NBV.

The daytime running lights bulb holder en-

▷ Daytime running light: PSX24W.

gages audibly, first below, then above.

▷ Fog lamp: H8.

Tail lamps, bulb replacement

Replacing the bulbs

1. Turn the steering wheel.

Overview

2. Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow 2, and

remove.

Vehicles with a rear fog lamp

3. Pull off the connector.

1

Side tail lamps

4. Remove the bulb holder.

2

Rear fog lamp

▷ Parking lights: turn the bulb holder, ar-

3

License plate lamp

row 1, counter-clockwise and remove.

4

Center brake lamp

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Replacing components

Vehicle with two rear fog lights

3

Brake light

4

Reversing lights

Side tail lamps

Follow the general instructions on lights and

bulbs, refer to page 216.

Bulbs: P21W

1. Open tailgate, refer to page 40.

2. Remove left or right cover.

1

Side tail lamps

2

Rear fog lights

3

License plate lamp

4

Center brake lamp

Side tail lamps

3. Through the opening, loosen the plug con-

nector, arrow 2 on the bulb holder.

Press the latches together, arrows 1, and

remove the bulb holder.

1

Brake lights/tail lamps

2

Turn signal

3

Reversing lights

Side LED tail lights

4. Remove the bulb holder from the opening.

5. Press the nonworking bulb gently into the

socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.

▷ Arrow 1: brake lights/tail lamps.

▷ Arrow 2: turn signal.

1

Tail lamps

2

Turn signal

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▷ Arrow 3: reversing light.

3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and

remove.

The wire is long enough to guide the socket

down and through between any heat shield

that may be installed and the bumper.

6. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the

new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make

sure that the bulb holder engages in all fas-

teners.

4. Replace nonworking bulb.

Central brake lamp and license plate

5. To install the new bulb, proceed in reverse

lamp

order of removal.

Follow the general instructions on lights and

bulbs, refer to page 216.

Vehicle with two rear fog lights

The lights feature LED technology. In the case

Follow the general instructions on lights and

of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s service cen-

bulbs, refer to page 216.

ter or another qualified service center or repair

Bulbs: W16W

shop.

Left rear fog lamp:

Vehicles with a rear fog lamp

1. On vehicles with heat shield:

Follow the general instructions on lights and

Loosen 3 screws, arrow.

bulbs, refer to page 216.

Bulbs: W16W

1. On vehicles with heat shield:

Loosen 3 screws, arrow.

2. Push the heat shield forward and the

bumper back in order to be able to reach

the fog lamp.

3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and

remove.

2. Push the heat shield forward and the

bumper back in order to be able to reach

the fog lamp.

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The wire is long enough to guide the socket

▷ With white lens: WY5W.

down and through between any heat shield

1. Open the hood. The covers of the side turn

that may be installed and the bumper.

signal lights are on the left and right next to

the hinges of the hood.

4. Replace nonworking bulb.

5. To install the new bulb, proceed in reverse

2. Loosen nuts of the cover by hand and re-

order of removal.

move the cover.

Right fog lamp:

1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and

remove.

The wire is long enough to guide the socket

down and through between any heat shield

that may be installed and the bumper.

3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and

remove.

2. Replace nonworking bulb.

3. To install the new bulb, proceed in reverse

order of removal.

Side turn signal, bulb replacement

4. Replace the bulb.

Follow the general instructions on lights and

5. To insert the new bulb, proceed in reverse

bulbs, refer to page 216.

order of removal. Insert the nuts of the

Bulbs:

cover and press down.

▷ With orange lens: W5W.

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▷ If the vehicle is not used for more than a

Vehicle battery

month.

Maintenance

▷ Steptronic transmission: when parked for

long periods of time in selector lever posi-

The battery is maintenance-free.

tion D, R or N.

The added amount of acid is sufficient for the

service life of the battery.

Safety information

More information about the battery can be re-

NOTE

quested from a dealer’s service center or an-

Battery chargers for the vehicle battery

other qualified service center or repair shop.

can work with high voltages and currents,

which means that the 12 volt on-board net-

Battery replacement

work can be overloaded or damaged. There is a

NOTE

risk of property damage. Only connect battery

Vehicle batteries that are not compatible

chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting

can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle

aid terminals in the engine compartment.◀

functions. There is a risk of personal and prop-

erty damage. Only vehicle batteries that are

Starting aid terminals

compatible with your vehicle type should be in-

In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the

stalled in your vehicle. Information on compati-

starting aid terminals, refer to page 226, in the

ble vehicle batteries is available at your dealer’s

engine compartment with the engine off.

service center.◀

After a battery replacement, the manufacturer

Power failure

of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle

After a power loss, some equipment needs to

battery be registered on the vehicle by a deal-

be newly initialized or individual settings up-

er’s service center or another qualified service

dated, for example:

center or repair shop to ensure that all comfort

▷ Time: update.

features are fully available and that any Check

Control messages of these comfort features are

▷ Date: update.

no longer displayed.

▷ Glass sunroof: initialize the system.

Charging the battery

Disposing of old batteries

Have old batteries disposed of by a

General information

dealer’s service center or another quali-

Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently

fied service center or repair shop or

charged to guarantee that the battery remains

take them to a collection point.

usable for its full service life.

Maintain the battery in an upright position for

A red indicator lamp is displayed when

transport and storage. Secure the battery so

the battery is discharged.

that it does not tip over during transport.

The battery may need to be charged in the fol-

lowing cases:

▷ When making frequent short-distance

drives.

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Replacing components

Fuses

Safety information

WARNING

Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload

electrical lines and components. There is a risk

of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse.

Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a sub-

stitute of another color or amperage rating.◀

Replacing a fuse

The fuses are located in the passenger floor

area under the dashboard.

Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse

types and locations are stored in the fuse box.

1. To open, loosen screws, arrow 1.

2. Fold down the fuse holder, arrow 2.

3. Replace the fuse in question.

4. The installation is done in reverse order

from the removal.

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