MINI 5 door (2016 year). Manual

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Wheels and tires

Tire inflation pressure values over

On 3-door models: COOPER S

100 mph/160 km/h

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

On 3-door models: COOPER

Specifications in

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

bar/PSI

tires

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

195/55 R 16 87 H

2.8 / 41

2.6 / 38

M+S RSC

195/55 R 16 87 V M

175/65 R 15 84 H

2.8 / 41

2.6 / 38

+S A/S RSC

M+S A/S Std

195/55 R 16 87 W

175/65 R 15 84 H

RSC

M+S Std

175/60 R 16 86 H

3.1 / 45

2.9 /42

175/65 R 15 84 H

M+S XL RSC

Std

185/50 R 17 86 H

175/60 R 16 86 H

M+S XL RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V M

185/50 R 17 86 H

+S XL A/S RSC

M+S XL RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V M

195/55 R 16 87 H

+S XL RSC

M+S RSC

205/45 R 17 88 W

195/55 R 16 87

XL RSC

V M+S A/S RSC

205/40 R 18 86 W

195/55 R 16 87 W

XL RSC

RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V

M+S XL A/S RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V

M+S XL RSC

205/45 R 17 88 W

XL RSC

205/40 R 18 86 W

XL RSC

Emergency wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

T 115/70 R 15 90

4.2 / 60

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On 3-door models: JOHN COOPER

On 5-door models: COOPER

WORKS

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

175/65 R 15 84 H

2.8 / 41

2.6 / 38

185/50 R 17 86 H

3.1 / 45

2.9 /42

M+S A/S Std

M+S XL RSC

175/65 R 15 84 H

205/45 R 17 88 W

M+S Std

XL RSC

175/65 R 15 84 H

205/45 R 17 88 V

Std

M+S XL A/S RSC

195/55 R 16 87 H

205/45 R 17 88 V

M+S RSC

M+S XL RSC

195/55 R 16 87

V M+S A/S RSC

205/40 R 18 86 W

3.4 / 49

3.2 / 46

XL RSC

195/55 R 16 87 W

RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V

M+S XL A/S RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V

M+S XL RSC

205/45 R 17 88 W

XL RSC

175/60 R 16 86 H

2.8 / 41

M+S XL RSC

185/50 R 17 86 H

M+S XL RSC

205/40 R 18 86 W

XL RSC

Emergency wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

T 115/70 R 15 90

4.2 / 60

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Wheels and tires

On 5-door models: COOPER S

Speed letter

T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h

Specifications in

V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h

bar/PSI with cold

W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h

tires

Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h

Tire Identification Number

195/55 R 16 87 H

2.8 / 41

M+S RSC

DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 2116

195/55 R 16 87 V M

xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand

+S A/S RSC

xxx: tire size and tire design

195/55 R 16 87 W

2116: tire age

RSC

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of

175/60 R 16 86 H

3.1 / 45

the U.S. Department of Transportation.

M+S XL RSC

Tire age

205/45 R 17 88 V M

+S XL A/S RSC

DOT … 2116: the tire was manufactured in the

21st week of 2016.

205/45 R 17 88 V M

+S XL RSC

Recommendation

205/45 R 17 88 W

Regardless of wear and tear, replace tires at

XL RSC

least every 6 years.

185/50 R 17 86 H

M+S XL RSC

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

205/40 R 18 86 W

Quality grades can be found where applicable

XL RSC

on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder

and maximum section width.

E.g.: Treadwear 200; Traction AA; Temperature

Tire identification marks

Tire size

DOT Quality Grades

205/45 R 17 84 V

Treadwear

205: nominal width in mm

Traction AA A B C

45: aspect ratio in %

Temperature A B C

R: radial tire code

All passenger vehicle tires must conform to

Federal Safety Requirements in addition to

17: rim diameter in inches

these grades.

84: load rating, not for ZR tires

F: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating

based on the wear rate of the tire when tested

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under controlled conditions on a specified gov-

tion, or excessive loading, either separately or

ernment test course. E.g., a tire graded 150

in combination, can cause heat buildup and

would wear one and one-half, 1 g, times as well

possible tire failure.◀

on the government course as a tire graded 100.

The relative performance of tires depends upon

RSC - Run-flat tires

the actual conditions of their use, however, and

Run-flat tires, refer to page 196, are labeled

may depart significantly from the norm due to

with a circular symbol containing the letters

variations in driving habits, service practices

RSC marked on the sidewall.

and differences in road characteristics and cli-

mate.

M+S

Winter and all-season tires with better cold

Traction

weather performance than summer tires.

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are

AA, A, B, and C.

Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop

Tire tread

on wet pavement as measured under control-

led conditions on specified government test

Summer tires

surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked

C may have poor traction performance.

Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than

0.12 in/3 mm.

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based

on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and

There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if

does not include acceleration, cornering, hy-

the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in-

droplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

ches/3 mm.

Temperature

Winter tires

The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,

Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than

and C, representing the tire's resistance to the

0.16 inches/4 mm.

generation of heat and its ability to dissipate

Below a tread depth of 0.16 inches/4 mm, tires

heat when tested under controlled conditions

are less suitable for winter operation.

on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.

Sustained high temperature can cause the ma-

Minimum tread depth

terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire

life, and excessive temperature can lead to

sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to

a level of performance which all passenger ve-

hicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A

represent higher levels of performance on the

laboratory test wheel than the minimum re-

quired by law.

WARNING

Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's

The temperature grade for this tire is es-

circumference and have the legally required

tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and

minimum height of 0.063 inches/1.6 mm.

not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-

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Wheels and tires

They are marked on the side of the tire with

Changing wheels and

TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.

tires

Mounting

Tire damage

Have mounting and wheel balancing carried

out by a dealer’s service center or another

General information

qualified service center or repair shop.

Inspect your tires regularly for damage, foreign

objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.

Wheel and tire combination

Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,

You can ask the dealer’s service center or an-

as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can

other qualified service center or repair shop

cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus-

about the right wheel/tire combination and

pension parts. This is more likely to occur with

wheel rim versions for the vehicle.

low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning

Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair

between the wheel and the road. Be careful to

the function of a variety of systems such as ABS

avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es-

or DSC.

pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-

profile tires.

To maintain good handling and vehicle re-

sponse, use only tires with a single tread con-

Indications of tire damage or other vehicle mal-

figuration from a single manufacturer.

functions:

Following tire damage, have the original wheel

▷ Unusual vibrations while driving.

and tire combination remounted on the vehicle

▷ Unusual handling such as a strong ten-

as soon as possible.

dency to pull to the left or right.

WARNING

Damage can, e.g., be caused by driving over

curbs, road damage, or similar things.

Wheels and tires which are not suitable

for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehi-

Safety information

cle, e.g., due to contact with the body due to

tolerances despite the same official size rating.

WARNING

There is a risk of an accident. The manufacturer

Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres-

of your vehicle strongly suggests that you use

sure, which can lead to loss of vehicle control.

wheels and tires that have been recommended

There is a risk of an accident. If tire damage is

by the vehicle manufacturer for your vehicle

suspected while driving, immediately reduce

type.◀

speed and stop. Have wheels and tires

checked. For this purpose, drive carefully to the

nearest dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop. Have

vehicle towed or transported as needed.◀

WARNING

Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres-

sure, which can lead to loss of vehicle control.

There is a risk of an accident. Do not repair

damaged tires, but have them replaced.◀

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Recommended tire brands

Maximum speed of winter tires

If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher

than the permissible speed for the winter tires,

then a respective symbol is displayed in your

field of vision. The label is available from a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

With mounted winter tires, observe and adhere

to the permissible maximum speed.

For each tire size, the manufacturer of the vehi-

Run-flat tires

cle recommends certain tire brands. These can

If you are already using run-flat tires, for your

be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.

own safety you should replace them only with

the same kind. No spare tire is available in the

case of a flat tire. Further information is availa-

New tires

ble from a dealer’s service center or another

Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur-

qualified service center or repair shop.

ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;

they achieve their full traction potential after a

Rotating wheels between axles

break-in time.

Different wear patterns can occur on the front

Drive conservatively for the first

and rear axles depending on individual driving

200 miles/300 km.

conditions. The tires can be rotated between

the axles to achieve even wear. Further infor-

Retreaded tires

mation is available from a dealer’s service cen-

The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec-

ter or another qualified service center or repair

ommend the use of retreaded tires.

shop. After rotating, check the tire pressure and

correct if needed.

WARNING

Retreaded tires can have different tire

Storage

casing structures. With advanced age the serv-

Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with

ice life can be limited. There is a risk of an acci-

as little exposure to light as possible.

dent. The manufacturer of your vehicle does

not recommend the use of retreaded tires.◀

Always protect tires against all contact with oil,

grease and fuels.

Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-

Winter tires

sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.

Winter tires are recommended for operating on

winter roads.

Although so-called all-season M+S tires provide

better winter traction than summer tires, they

do not provide the same level of performance

as winter tires.

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Wheels and tires

side the immediate area in a safe place,

Run-flat tires

such as behind a guardrail.

Label

▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an

appropriate distance.

Mobility System

The concept

With the Mobility System, minor tire damage

can be sealed temporarily to enable continued

travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped

into the tires, which seals the damage from the

RSC label on the tire sidewall.

inside.

The wheels are composed of tires that are self-

The compressor can be used to check the tire

supporting to a limited degree.

inflation pressure.

The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re-

main drivable to a restricted degree in the

General information

event of a tire inflation pressure loss.

▷ Follow the instructions on using the Mobi-

Follow the instructions for continued driving

lity System found on the compressor and

with a flat tire.

sealant container.

▷ Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec-

Changing run-flat tires

tive if the tire puncture measures approx.

For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No

1/8 inches/4 mm or more.

spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.

▷ Contact a dealer’s service center or another

A dealer’s service center will be glad to answer

qualified service center or repair shop if the

additional questions at any time.

tire cannot be made drivable.

▷ If possible, do not remove foreign bodies

that have penetrated the tire.

Repairing a flat tire

▷ Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant

container and apply it to the steering

Safety measures

wheel.

▷ Park the vehicle as far away as possible

▷ The use of a sealant can damage the TPM

from passing traffic and on solid ground.

wheel electronics. In this case, have the

▷ Switch on the hazard warning system.

electronics checked at the next opportunity

and have them replaced, if needed.

▷ Secure the vehicle against rolling away by

setting the parking brake.

Storage

▷ Turn the steering wheel until the front

The Mobility System is located under the cargo

wheels are in the straight-ahead position

floor panel.

and engage the steering wheel lock.

▷ Have all vehicle occupants get out of the

vehicle and ensure that they remain out-

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Sealant container

Filling the tire with sealant

1. Shake the sealant container.

▷ Sealant container, arrow 1.

▷ Filling hose, arrow 2.

2. Pull filling hose completely out of the cover

Observe use-by date on the sealant container.

of the sealant bottle. Do not kink the hose.

Compressor

3. Slide the sealing container into the holder

on the compressor housing, ensuring that it

Sealant container unlocking

engages audibly.

Holder for sealant container

Inflation pressure dial

Reduce inflation pressure

On/off switch

Compressor

Connector/cable for socket

Connection hose

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Screw the filling hose of the sealant con-

DANGER

tainer onto the tire valve of the nonworking

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila-

wheel.

tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can

enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con-

tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color-

less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex-

haust gases can also accumulate outside of the

vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the ex-

haust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila-

tion.◀

NOTE

The compressor can overheat during ex-

With the compressor switched off, insert

tended operation. There is a risk of property

the plug into the power socket inside the

damage. Do not run the compressor for more

vehicle.

than 10 min.◀

Checking the tire inflation pressure

1. Switch off the compressor.

2. Read out the pressure on the tire pressure

gage.

If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not

reached:

1. Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con-

tainer from the wheel.

With standby state switched on or the en-

gine running, switch on the compressor.

2. Press the red release button.

3. Remove the sealant container from the

compressor.

4. Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to dis-

tribute the sealant in the tire.

5. Inflate the tire again using the compressor.

If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be

reached, contact your dealer’s service cen-

ter or another qualified service center or re-

pair shop.

Let the compressor run for max. 10 minutes to

fill the tire with sealant and achieve a tire infla-

Stowing the Mobility System

tion pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.

1. Remove the connection hose of the sealant

While the tire is being filled with sealant, the

container from the wheel.

tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach

2. Press the red release button.

approx. 5 bar. Do not switch off the compressor

3. Remove the sealant container from the

at this point.

compressor.

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4. Wrap the empty sealant container in suita-

▷ Increase pressure: with the ignition

ble material to avoid dirtying the cargo

turned on or the engine running, switch

area.

on the compressor.

5. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi-

▷ To reduce the pressure: press the but-

cle.

ton on the compressor.

Distributing the sealant

Continuing the trip

Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en-

Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed

sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the

of 50 mph/80 km/h.

tire.

Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to

Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

page 110.

If possible, do not drive at speeds less than

Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to

12 mph/20 km/h.

page 106.

Replace the nonworking tire and the sealant

To correct the tire inflation pressure

container of the Mobility System as soon as

Stop at a suitable location.

possible.

Screw the connection hose of the compres-

sor directly onto the tire valve stem.

Snow chains

Fine-link snow chains

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends

use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types of

fine-link snow chains have been tested by the

manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended

as road-safe and suitable.

Information regarding suitable snow chains is

Insert the connector into a power socket in-

available from a dealer’s service center or an-

side the vehicle.

other qualified service center or repair shop.

Use

WARNING

With the mounting of snow chains on un-

suitable tires, the snow chains can come into

contact with vehicle parts. There is a risk of ac-

cidents or risk of property damage. Only mount

snow chains on tires that are designated by

their manufacturer as suitable for the use of

snow chains.◀

Correct the tire inflation pressure to at least

2.0 bar.

Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped

with the tires of the following size:

▷

175/65 R 15.

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▷

175/60 R 16.

WARNING

John Cooper Works:

The vehicle jack is only provided for

short-term lifting of the vehicle for wheel

▷

185/50 R 17.

changes. Even if all safety measures are ob-

Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc-

served, there is a risk of the raised vehicle fall-

tions.

ing, if the vehicle jack tilts over. There is a risk

Make sure that the snow chains are always suf-

of injuries or danger to life. If the vehicle is

ficiently tight. Re-tighten as needed according

raised, do not lie under the vehicle and do not

to the snow chain manufacturer's instructions.

start the engine.◀

Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after

WARNING

mounting snow chains, as doing so may result

in incorrect readings.

If the vehicle jack is not inserted into the

designated jacking point, damage to the vehi-

Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after

cle may occur while cranking the vehicle up, or

mounting snow chains, as doing so may result

the vehicle jack can slip away. There is a risk of

in incorrect readings.

injury or risk of property damage. Make sure

When driving with snow chains, briefly activate

that the vehicle jack is inserted into the jacking

Dynamic Traction Control, if needed.

point next to the wheel house while cranking

the vehicle up.◀

Maximum speed with snow chains

Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h

WARNING

when using snow chains.

The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting

the vehicle and for the jacking points on the ve-

hicle only. There is a risk of injury. Do not lift

Changing wheels/tires

any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle

jack.◀

General information

When using runflat tires or tire sealants, a tire

Secure the vehicle against rolling

does not always need to be changed immedi-

ately in the event of pressure loss due to a flat

General information

tire.

When changing wheels, the vehicle manufac-

turer recommends that you additionally secure

If needed, the tools for changing wheels are

the vehicle against rolling.

available as accessories from a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re-

pair shop.

Safety information

WARNING

On soft or slippery ground, e.g., snow, ice,

tiles, etc., the vehicle jack can slip away. There

is a risk of injury. If possible, change the tire/

wheel on a flat, solid and slip-resistant sur-

face.◀

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On a level surface

▷ Depending on your vehicle's equipment,

remove the tool and the emergency wheel

from the vehicle.

▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle or

portable hazard warning lamp at an appro-

priate distance.

▷ Do not place wood blocks or similar items

under the vehicle jack; otherwise, it cannot

reach its carrying capacity because of the

restricted height.

Place chocks or other suitable objects in front

▷ Also secure the vehicle against rolling.

of and behind the wheel that is diagonally op-

▷ Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.

posite to the wheel that you wish to change.

Jacking points for the vehicle jack

On a slight downhill gradient

The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo-

If you need to change a wheel on a slight

cated at the positions shown.

downhill gradient, place chocks or other suita-

ble objects, for example a rock, under the

Jacking up the vehicle

wheels of both the front and rear axles.

1. Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, ar-

row 1, and grasp the crank with your other

Preparing the vehicle

hand, arrow 2.

▷ Park the vehicle as far away as possible

WARNING

from passing traffic and on solid and non-

Hands and fingers can be jammed

slip ground.

when using the vehicle jack. There is a risk

▷ Switch on the hazard warning system.

of injury. Comply with the described hand

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ Engage a gear or move the selector lever to

position P.

▷ As soon as the traffic flow permits, have all

vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle

and ensure that they remain outside the

immediate area in a safe place, such as be-

hind a guardrail.

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position and do not change this position

tioned vertically and at right angles be-

while using the vehicle jack.◀

neath the vehicle jacking point.

5. Crank up the vehicle jack until the entire

Insert the vehicle jack into the rectangular

surface of the jack is in contact with the

recess of the jacking point which is nearest

ground and the wheel in question is raised

to the wheel that you are changing.

a maximum of 1.2 inches/3 cm off the

ground.

Wheel mounting

Mount one emergency wheel only.

1. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the

wheel.

2. Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on

and screw in at least two bolts in a cross-

Extend the vehicle jack by turning the crank

wise pattern until hand-tight.

clockwise.

If non-original light-alloy wheels are

mounted, the accompanying lug bolts may

have to be used as well.

3. Screw in the remaining lug bolts until hand-

tight and tighten all bolts in a crosswise

pattern.

4. Turn the crank on the vehicle jack counter-

clockwise to retract the jack and lower the

vehicle.

5. Remove the vehicle jack.

When extending the vehicle jack, ensure

that the foot of the vehicle jack is posi-

After the wheel change

1. Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The tight-

ening torque is 101 lb ft/140 Nm.

2. Stow the nonworking wheel in the cargo

area.

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The nonworking wheel cannot be stored

Screw wheel lug wrench onto the thread

under the cargo floor panel because of its

and hold in place with one hand.

size.

3. Check tire inflation pressure at the next op-

portunity and correct as needed.

4. Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.

Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor.

5. Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight

with a calibrated torque wrench.

6. Have the damaged tire replaced at the

nearest dealer’s service center or another

Unlock the locking hexagon of the emer-

qualified service center or repair shop.

gency wheel well using the hexagon at-

tached to retaining plate.

Emergency wheel

General information

In the event of a flat tire, the emergency wheel

can be used in place of the wheel with the de-

fective tire. The emergency wheel is only in-

tended for temporary use to allow you to get

the defective tire/wheel replaced.

Lower the emergency wheel with the wheel

Removing the emergency wheel

wrench.

The emergency wheel is housed in a well on

Unscrewing the wheel wrench

the underbody of the vehicle. The screw con-

nection of the emergency wheel is in the cargo

Pull out the well with emergency wheel un-

area underneath the floor mat, on the floor of

der the vehicle toward the rear.

the storage compartment for the onboard vehi-

Remove the spacer and emergency wheel

cle tool kit.

from the well.

1. Loosen the nut using the wheel wrench

Stow the well and spacer in the vehicle.

from the onboard vehicle tool kit.

Driving with emergency wheel

WARNING

The emergency wheel has particular di-

mensions. When driving with an emergency

wheel, changed driving properties may occur at

higher speeds, e.g., reduced lane stability when

braking, longer braking distance and changed

self-steering properties in the limit area. There

is a risk of an accident. Drive moderately and

2. Remove the retaining plate.

do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.◀

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Engine compartment

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

Important features in the engine comp.

Washer fluid reservoir

Jump-starting, positive terminal

Vehicle identification number

Jump-starting, negative terminal

Oil filler neck

Coolant reservoir

personal and property damage. The manufac-

Hood

turer of your vehicle recommends that, in the

effort to avoid such risks, work in the engine

Safety information

compartment be performed by a dealer’s serv-

WARNING

ice center or another qualified service center or

Improperly executed work in the engine

repair shop.◀

compartment can damage vehicle components

and impair vehicle functions. There is a risk of

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Engine compartment

WARNING

Hood is unlocked.

The engine compartment accommodates

moving components. Certain components in

the engine compartment can also move with

the vehicle switched off, e.g., the radiator fan.

There is a risk of injury. Do not reach into the

area of moving parts. Keep articles of clothing

and hair away from moving parts.◀

WARNING

There are protruding parts, e.g., locking

2. After the lever is released, pull the lever

hook, on the inside of the hood. There is a risk

again, arrow 2.

of injury. If the hood is open, pay attention to

protruding parts and keep these areas clear.◀

Hood can be opened.

WARNING

Indicator/warning lights

An incorrectly locked hood can open

When the hood is opened, a Check Control

while driving and restrict visibility. There is a

message is displayed.

risk of an accident. Stop immediately and cor-

rectly close the hood.◀

Closing the hood

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when opening

and closing the hood. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement of the

hood is clear during opening and closing.◀

NOTE

Folded-away wipers can be jammed

when the hood is opened. There is a risk of

property damage. Make sure that the wipers

Let the hood fall from approx. 16 inches/40 cm,

with the wiper blades mounted are folded

arrow.

down onto the windshield before opening the

The hood must engage on both sides.

hood.◀

Opening the hood

1. Pull lever, arrow 1.

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MINI 5 door (2016 year). Manual - part 11