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MINI 3 door (2016 year). Manual - part 13

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Breakdown assistance

MOBILITY

Breakdown assistance

Roadside Assistance

Vehicle features and op-

The Roadside Assistance phone number can be

tions

viewed on the onboard monitor or a connec-

This chapter describes all standard, country-

tion to Roadside Assistance can be established

specific and optional features offered with the

directly.

series. It also describes features that are not

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

to the selected options or country versions. This

Warning triangle

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable country provisions must be ob-

served.

Hazard warning flash-

ers

The warning triangle is located in the tailgate.

To remove, loosen the brackets.

First-aid kit

The first-aid kit is located in the cargo area.

Some of the articles have a limited service life.

The button is located above the Control Dis-

Check the expiration dates of the contents reg-

play.

ularly and replace any expired items promptly.

The red light in the button flashes when the

hazard warning flashers are activated.

Jump-starting

General information

Roadside Assistance

If the battery is discharged, the engine can be

Service availability

started using the battery of another vehicle and

two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with

Roadside Assistance can be reached around the

fully insulated clamp handles.

clock in many countries. You can obtain assis-

tance there in the event of a vehicle break-

down.

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Breakdown assistance

Safety information

DANGER

Contact with live components can lead to

an electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or

danger to life. Do not touch any components

that are under voltage.◀

Preparation

NOTE

The body ground or a special nut acts as the

battery negative terminal.

In the case of body contact between the

two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during

jump-starting. There is a risk of property dam-

Connecting the cables

age. Make sure that no body contact occurs.◀

1. Pull off the lid of the starting aid terminal.

1. Check whether the battery of the other ve-

2. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive

hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. The voltage

jumper cable to the positive terminal of the

information can be found on the battery.

battery, or to the corresponding starting aid

terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.

2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-

cle.

3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other end

of the cable to the positive terminal of the

3. Switch off any electronic systems/power

battery, or to the corresponding starting aid

consumers in both vehicles.

terminal of the vehicle to be started.

Starting aid terminals

4. Attach one terminal clamp of the negative

jumper cable to the negative terminal of

WARNING

the battery, or to the corresponding engine

If the jumper cables are connected in the

or body ground of assisting vehicle.

incorrect order, sparking may occur. There is a

5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the

risk of injury. Pay attention to the correct order

negative terminal of the battery, or to the

during connection.◀

corresponding engine or body ground of

the vehicle to be started.

Starting the engine

Never use spray fluids to start the engine.

1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and

let it run for several minutes at an increased

idle speed.

2. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be

started in the usual way.

The starting aid terminal in the engine com-

partment acts as the battery's positive terminal.

If the first starting attempt is not successful,

wait a few minutes before making another

Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.

attempt in order to allow the discharged

battery to recharge.

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Breakdown assistance

MOBILITY

3. Let both engines run for several minutes.

Tow truck

4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse

order.

Check the battery and recharge if needed.

Tow-starting and towing

Safety information

WARNING

Your vehicle should be transported with a tow

Due to system limits, individual functions

truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.

can malfunction during tow-starting/towing

NOTE

with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,

e.g., approach control warning with light brak-

When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting

ing function. There is a risk of an accident.

or body and chassis parts; damage can occur

Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to

on vehicle parts. There is a risk of property

tow-starting/towing.◀

damage. Lift vehicle using suitable means.◀

Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer to

Use tow fitting located in the front only for po-

page 112.

sitioning the vehicle.

Steptronic transmission with driven

Pushing the vehicle

front axle: transporting the vehicle

To remove a disabled vehicle from the danger

area, it can be pushed for a short distance. The

General information

vehicle can only be pushed in selector lever po-

The vehicle must not be towed if the front

sition N.

wheels are touching the ground.

In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll, pro-

ceed as follows:

Safety information

1. Switch on the ignition.

NOTE

2. Depress brake pedal.

The vehicle can be damaged when tow-

ing the vehicle with a lifted rear axle. There is a

3. Engage selector lever position N.

risk of property damage. Have vehicle trans-

If there is a malfunction, you may not be able

ported only with lifted front axle or on a load-

to change the selector lever position.

ing platform.◀

Manually unlock the transmission lock, refer to

page 76, if needed.

Manual transmission

Observe before towing your vehicle

Gearshift lever in neutral position.

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Breakdown assistance

Towing

NOTE

NOTE

When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting

or body and chassis parts; damage can occur

If manual unlocking of the parking brake

on vehicle parts. There is a risk of property

is not possible, the vehicle cannot be moved or

damage. Lift vehicle using suitable means.◀

towed. There is a risk of property damage. The

vehicle should only be transported on a loading

platform.◀

Towing other vehicles

Information the following instructions:

General information

▷

Make sure that the ignition is switched on;

Switch on the hazard warning system, depend-

otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn

ing on local regulations.

signals, and wipers may be unavailable.

If the electrical system has failed, clearly iden-

▷

Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle

tify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or

tilted, as the front wheels could turn.

a warning triangle in the rear window.

▷

When the engine is stopped, there is no

power assist. Consequently, more force

Safety information

needs to be applied when braking and

steering.

WARNING

▷

Larger steering wheel movements are re-

If the approved gross vehicle weight of

quired.

the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to

be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will

▷

The towing vehicle must not be lighter than

not be possible to control the vehicle's re-

the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will

sponse. There is a risk of an accident! Make

not be possible to control the vehicle's re-

sure that the gross vehicle weight of the towing

sponse.

vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be

▷

Do not exceed a towing speed of

towed.◀

30 mph/50 km/h.

▷

Do not exceed a towing distance of

NOTE

30 miles/50 km.

If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in-

correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc-

Tow truck

cur. There is a risk of property damage. Cor-

rectly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow

With driven front axle

fitting.◀

Tow bar

The tow fittings used should be on the same

side on both vehicles.

Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting

the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe

the following:

▷ Maneuvering capability is limited going

around corners.

Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck

▷ The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it

with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.

is secured with an offset.

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Tow rope

Safety information

When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure

NOTE

that the tow rope is taut.

If the tow fitting is not used as intended,

To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on

there can be damage to the vehicle or to the

the vehicle components when towing, always

tow fitting. There is a risk of property damage.

use nylon ropes or nylon straps.

Observe the notes on using the tow fitting.◀

NOTE

If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in-

Screw thread for tow fitting

correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc-

cur. There is a risk of property damage. Cor-

rectly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow

fitting.◀

Tow fitting

General information

Threaded holes for the tow fitting are located in

the front and rear of the vehicle on the right

side with respect to the direction of travel.

Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge.

Tow-starting

Steptronic transmission

The screw-in tow fitting should always be car-

Do not tow-start the vehicle.

ried in the vehicle.

Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to

The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or

the Steptronic transmission.

rear of the vehicle.

Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.

The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit,

refer to page 215, are together in the cargo

Manual transmission

area.

If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but

Use of the tow fitting:

start the engine by jump-starting, refer to

page 225. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat-

▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with the

alytic converter, only tow-start while the engine

vehicle and screw it all the way in.

is cold.

▷ Use the tow fitting for towing on paved

roads only.

1. Switch on the hazard warning system and

comply with local regulations.

▷ Use tow fitting located in the front only for

positioning the vehicle.

2. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 64.

▷ Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,

3. Engage third gear.

do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.

4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the

clutch pedal pressed and slowly release the

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Care

MOBILITY

Care

▷ Minimum distance from glass sunroof:

Vehicle features and op-

31.5 inches/80 cm.

tions

Automatic vehicle washes

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

Safety information

series. It also describes features that are not

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

NOTE

to the selected options or country versions. This

Water can penetrate in the windshield

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

area due to high-pressure washers. There is a

tems. When using these functions and systems,

risk of property damage. Avoid high-pressure

the applicable country provisions must be ob-

washers.◀

served.

NOTE

Improper use of automatic vehicle

Vehicle washes

washes can cause damage to the vehicle. There

is a risk of property damage. Information the

General information

following instructions:

Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves

▷ Give preference to cloth vehicle washes or

in the area below the windshield when the

those that use soft brushes in order to

hood is raised.

avoid paint damage.

Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in

▷ Avoid vehicle washes with guide rails

winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam-

higher than 4 in/10 cm to avoid damage to

age the vehicle.

the chassis.

▷ Observe the tire width of the guide rail to

Steam jets or high-pressure washers

avoid damage to tires and rims.

▷ Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage to

Safety information

the exterior mirrors.

NOTE

▷ Unscrew the rod antenna to avoid the rod

When cleaning with high-pressure wash-

antenna breaking off.

ers, components can be damaged due to the

▷ Deactivate rain sensor, if necessary, to

pressure or temperatures being too high. There

avoid damage to the wiper system.◀

is a risk of property damage. Maintain sufficient

distance and do not spray too long continu-

Before driving into a vehicle wash

ously. Follow the operating instructions for the

In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a

high-pressure washer.◀

vehicle wash, take the following steps:

Manual transmission:

Distances and temperature

▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.

1. Drive into the vehicle wash.

▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,

2. Shift to neutral.

seals: 12 inches/30 cm.

3. Switch the engine off.

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MOBILITY

Care

Plastic components

mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can

be safely attached to the floor. Do not use

NOTE

loose floor mats and do not layer several floor

Cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents,

mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear-

such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty grease re-

ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats

movers, fuel, or such, can damage plastic parts.

are securely fastened again after they were re-

There is a risk of property damage. Clean with a

moved, e.g., for cleaning.◀

microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth lightly with wa-

ter.◀

Floor mats can be removed from the vehicle's

interior for cleaning.

Plastic components are e. g:

If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a

▷ Imitation leather surfaces.

microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.

▷ Roofliner.

To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and

forth in the direction of travel only.

▷ Lamp lenses.

▷ Instrument cluster cover.

Sensor/camera lenses

▷ Matt black spray-coated components.

To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth

▷ Painted parts in the interior.

moistened with a small amount of glass deter-

Clean with a microfiber cloth.

gent.

Dampen cloth lightly with water.

Displays/Screens/Projection lenses

Do not soak the roofliner.

NOTE

Safety belts

Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of

any kind can damage the surface of displays

WARNING

and screens. There is a risk of property dam-

Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety

age. Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber

belt webbing. Missing protective effect of the

cloth.◀

safety belts. There is a risk of injuries or danger

to life. Use only a mild soapy solution for clean-

NOTE

ing the safety belts.◀

The surface of displays can be damaged

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and

with improper cleaning. There is a risk of prop-

thus have a negative impact on safety.

erty damage. Avoid pressure that is too high

and do not use any scratching materials.◀

Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety

belts clipped into their buckles.

Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.

Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety

Head-up Display:

belts until they are dry.

For stubborn soiling on the projection lens of

the Head-up Display, dampen the microfiber

Carpets and floor mats

cloth with alcohol. Extending projection lens,

WARNING

refer to page 94.

Objects in the driver's floor area can limit

Long-term

the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in

When the vehicle is shut down for longer than

the vehicle such that they are secured and can-

three months, special measures must be taken.

not enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor

Further information is available from a dealer’s

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REFERENCE

Technical data

Technical data

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

Vehicle features and op-

to the selected options or country versions. This

tions

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

This chapter describes all standard, country-

the applicable country provisions must be ob-

specific and optional features offered with the

served.

series. It also describes features that are not

General information

The technical data and specifications in this

cle or can be obtained from a dealer’s service

Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.

center or another qualified service center or re-

The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,

pair shop.

e.g., due to the selected special equipment,

The information in the vehicle documents al-

country version or country-specific measure-

ways has priority over the information in this

ment method. Detailed values can be found in

Owner's Manual.

the approval documents, on labels on the vehi-

Dimensions

The dimensions can vary depending on the

or spoiler. The heights can deviate, e.g., due to

model version, equipment or country-specific

the selected special equipment, tires, load and

measurement method.

chassis version.

The specified heights do not take into account

attached parts, e.g., a roof antenna, roof racks

MINI 3-door

Width with mirrors

inches/mm

76.1/1,932

Width without mirrors

inches/mm

68/1,727

Height

inches/mm

55.7/1,414

Length

inches/mm

151.1-152.5/3,837-3,874

Wheelbase

inches/mm

98.2/2,495

Smallest turning radius diam.

ft/m

35.5/10.8

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Technical data

REFERENCE

MINI Cooper S, 3-door

Cargo area capacity

cu ft

8.7-34

Canada: cargo area capacity

cu ft/l

7.4-25.8/211-731

MINI Cooper S, 5-door

Approved gross vehicle weight

Manual transmission

lbs/kg

3,860/1,751

Steptronic transmission

lbs/kg

3,900/1,769

Load

lbs/kg

885/401

Approved front axle load

Manual transmission

lbs/kg

2,085/946

Steptronic transmission

lbs/kg

2,125/964

Approved rear axle load

lbs/kg

1,880/853

Approved roof load capacity

lbs/kg

165/75

Cargo area capacity

cu ft

13.1-40.7

Canada: cargo area capacity

cu ft/l

9.8-33.2/278-941

MINI John Cooper Works, 3-door

Approved gross vehicle weight

Manual transmission

lbs/kg

3,720/1,687

Steptronic transmission

lbs/kg

3,765/1,708

Load

lbs/kg

775/352

Approved front axle load

Manual transmission

lbs/kg

2,065/937

Steptronic transmission

lbs/kg

2,105/955

Approved rear axle load

lbs/kg

1,725/782

Approved roof load capacity

lbs/kg

132/60

Cargo area capacity

cu ft

8.7-34

Canada: cargo area capacity

cu ft/l

7.4-25.8/211-731

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