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MINI Clubman (2018 year). Manual - part 14

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Engine compartment

MOBILITY

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 laws and regulations must be

specific and optional features offered with the

observed.

series. It also describes features that are not

Important features in the engine compartment

1

Filler neck for washer fluid

4

Jump-starting, positive terminal

2

Vehicle identification number

5

Jump-starting, negative terminal

3

Oil filler neck

6

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, for instance the radia-

tor 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, for instance

2. After the lever is released, pull the lever

locking hook, on the inside of the hood. There

again, arrow 2.

is a risk of injury. If the hood is open, pay atten-

tion to protruding parts and keep clear of these

Hood can be opened.

areas.◀

Indicator/warning lights

WARNING

When the hood is opened, a Check Control

An incorrectly locked hood can open

message is displayed.

while driving and restrict visibility. There is a

risk of an accident. Stop immediately and cor-

Closing the hood

rectly close 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

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

damage to property. Make sure that the wipers

arrow.

with the wiper blades mounted are folded

The hood must engage on both sides.

down onto the windshield before opening the

hood.◀

NOTE

When the hood is closed, it must engage

on both sides. Pressing again can damage the

hood. There is a risk of damage to property.

Open the hood again and then close it energet-

ically. Avoid pressing again.◀

Opening the hood

1. Pull lever, arrow 1.

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Engine oil

MOBILITY

Engine oil

NOTE

Vehicle features and op-

Too much engine oil can damage the en-

tions

gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of

This chapter describes all standard, country-

damage to property. Do not add too much en-

specific and optional features offered with the

gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,

series. It also describes features that are not

have the engine oil level corrected by a dealer’s

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

service center or another qualified service cen-

to the selected options or country versions. This

ter or repair shop.◀

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

Electronic oil measure-

observed.

ment

General information

General information

The electronic oil measurement has two meas-

The engine oil consumption is dependent on

uring principles:

your driving style and driving conditions.

▷ Monitoring.

Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level

▷ Detailed measurement.

after refueling by taking a detailed measure-

ment.

When making frequent short-distance trips or

using a dynamic driving style, for instance

The engine oil consumption can increase in the

when taking curves aggressively, regularly per-

following situations, for example:

form a detailed measurement.

▷ Sporty driving style.

▷ Break-in of the engine.

Monitoring

▷ Idling of the engine.

Concept

▷ With use of engine oil types that are classi-

The engine oil level is monitored electronically

fied as not suitable.

while driving and can be shown on the Control

Different Check Control messages appear, de-

Display.

pending on the engine oil level.

If the engine oil level is outside its permissible

operating range, a Check Control message is

displayed.

Safety information

NOTE

Functional requirements

An engine oil level that is too low causes

A current measured value is available after ap-

engine damage. There is a risk of damage to

prox. 30 minutes of normal driving.

property. Immediately add engine oil.◀

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Engine oil

Displaying the engine oil level

Performing a detailed measurement

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle status"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Engine oil level"

3.

"Engine oil level"

The engine oil level is displayed.

4. "Measure engine oil level"

5. "Start measurement"

System limits

The engine oil level is checked and displayed

When making frequent short-distance trips or

via a scale.

using a dynamic driving style, it may not be

possible to calculate a measured value. In this

case, the measured value for the last, suffi-

Adding engine oil

ciently long trip is displayed.

General information

Detailed measurement

Only add engine oil when the message is dis-

Concept

played in the instrument cluster. The quantity

to be added is indicated in the message dis-

The engine oil level is checked when the vehi-

played in the instrument cluster.

cle is stationary and displayed via a scale.

Only add suitable types of engine oil, refer to

If the engine oil level is outside its permissible

page 239.

operating range, a Check Control message is

displayed.

Safely park the vehicle and switch off the igni-

tion before adding engine oil.

General information

Take care not to add too much engine oil.

During the measurement, the idle speed is in-

creased somewhat.

Safety information

WARNING

Functional requirements

Operating materials, for instance oils,

▷ Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.

greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harmful in-

▷ Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral

gredients. There is a risk of injuries or danger to

position, clutch and accelerator pedals not

life. Follow the instructions on the containers.

depressed.

Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or

▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se-

eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op-

lector lever position N or P and accelerator

erating materials into different bottles. Store

pedal not depressed.

operating materials out of reach of children.◀

▷ Engine is running and is at operating tem-

NOTE

perature.

An engine oil level that is too low causes

engine damage. There is a risk of damage to

property. Immediately add engine oil.◀

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Engine oil

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NOTE

NOTE

Too much engine oil can damage the en-

Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc-

gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of

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

damage to property. Do not add too much en-

of damage to property. When selecting an en-

gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,

gine oil, make sure that the engine oil has the

have the engine oil level corrected by a dealer’s

correct oil rating.◀

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.◀

Suitable engine oil types

Add engine oils that meet the following oil rat-

Overview

ing standards:

The oil filler neck is located in the engine com-

Gasoline engine

partment, refer to page 235.

BMW Longlife-01 FE.

Adding engine oil

BMW Longlife-14 FE+.

1. Open the hood, refer to page 235.

2. Open the lid counterclockwise, arrow.

More information about suitable engine oil rat-

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:

3. Add engine oil.

Gasoline engine

4. Close the cap.

BMW Longlife-01.

API SL, API SM, or API SN.

Engine oil types to add

Viscosity grades

General information

Gasoline engine:

The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the

When selecting an engine oil, make sure that

engine.

the engine oil has the viscosity grade SAE

0W-30 or SAE 0W-20. The suitable viscosity

Safety information

grade is indicated on a label in the engine com-

partment.

NOTE

Viscosity class SAE 0W-20 is only suitable for

Oil additives can damage the engine.

particular engines.

There is a risk of damage to property. Do not

use oil additives.◀

More information about suitable engine oil rat-

ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re-

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Engine oil

quested from a dealer’s service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

Engine oil change

NOTE

Engine oil that is not changed in timely

fashion can cause increased engine wear and

thus engine damage. There is a risk of damage

to property. Do not exceed the service data in-

dicated in the vehicle.◀

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that

you have a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop change

the engine oil.

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Coolant

MOBILITY

Coolant

Vehicle features and op-

Coolant level

tions

Overview

This chapter describes all standard, country-

The coolant reservoir is in the engine compart-

specific and optional features offered with the

ment, refer to page 235.

series. It also describes features that are not

Open the hood, refer to page 235.

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 laws and regulations must be

coolant reservoir.

observed.

1. Let the engine cool.

2. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly

counterclockwise to allow any excess pres-

General information

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. Open the coolant reservoir lid.

WARNING

4. The coolant level is correct if it lies between

With the engine hot and the cooling sys-

the minimum and maximum marks in the

tem open, coolant can escape and lead to

filler neck.

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 damage to property. Do not

allow 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 the 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

dealer’s service center or another qualified

Emissions

service center or repair shop. Records of regu-

▷ The warning light lights up:

lar maintenance and repair work should be re-

Emissions are deteriorating. Have

tained.

the vehicle checked as soon as pos-

sible.

▷

The warning light flashes under certain cir-

Socket for OBD Onboard

cumstances:

Diagnosis

This indicates that there is excessive misfir-

ing in the engine.

Safety information

Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys-

NOTE

tem checked immediately; otherwise, seri-

The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an

ous engine misfiring within a brief period

intricate component intended to be used in

can seriously damage emission control

conjunction with specialized equipment to

components, in particular the catalytic con-

check the vehicle’s primary emissions system.

verter.

Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diag-

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

MOBILITY

Replacing components

blade. Do not fold or switch on the wiper with-

Vehicle features and op-

out a wiper blade installed.◀

tions

NOTE

This chapter describes all standard, country-

Folded-away wipers can be jammed

specific and optional features offered with the

when the hood is opened. There is a risk of

series. It also describes features that are not

damage to property. Make sure that the wipers

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

with the wiper blades mounted are folded

to the selected options or country versions. This

down onto the windshield before opening the

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

hood.◀

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

Front wiper blades

1. To change the wiper blades, fold up the

wiper arms.

Onboard vehicle tool kit

2. Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.

3. Press button, arrow 1, and pull out the

wiper blade, arrow 2.

The bag containing the onboard vehicle tool kit

is located beneath the cargo floor panel.

4. Attach a new wiper blade. The wiper blade

After use, secure the bag with the onboard ve-

must engage audibly.

hicle tool kit on a lashing eye again.

5. Fold down the wiper arm.

Wiper blade replacement

Safety information

NOTE

The window may sustain damage if the

wiper falls onto it without the wiper blade in-

stalled. There is a risk of damage to property.

Hold the wiper firmly when changing the wiper

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Replacing components

Rear wiper blades

These light-emitting diodes are related to con-

ventional lasers and are officially designated as

1. Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.

Class 1 light-emitting diodes.

2. Turn the wiper blade all the way back.

Follow the safety information, refer to

page 246.

Safety information

Lights and bulbs

WARNING

Bulbs can get hot during operation. Con-

tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a

risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they have

3. Push the wiper blade out of the fastening

cooled off.◀

by continuing to turn it all the way.

4. Insert the new wiper blade by following the

WARNING

steps in reverse order. The wiper blade

Work on switched-on lighting systems

must engage audibly.

can cause short circuits. There is a risk of injury

5. Fold down the wiper arm.

or risk of damage to property. When working

on the lighting system, switch off the lights in

question. If necessary, heed the bulb manufac-

Light and bulb replace-

turer's instructions.◀

ment

NOTE

Dirty bulbs have a reduced service life.

General information

There is a risk of damage to property. Do not

hold new bulbs with your bare hands. Use a

Lights and bulbs

clean cloth or something similar, or hold the

Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution

bulb by its base.◀

to vehicle safety.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

that you have appropriate work performed by a

WARNING

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop if you are unfami-

Too intensive brightness can irritate or

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

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

injury. Do not look directly into the headlights

A spare light box is available from a dealer’s

or other light sources. Do not remove the LED

service center or another qualified service cen-

covers.◀

ter or repair shop.

Follow the safety information, refer to

Headlight glass

page 246.

Condensation can form on the inside of the ex-

ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

driving with the lights switched on, the conden-

Some items of equipment use light-emitting di-

sation evaporates after a short time. The head-

odes installed behind a cover as a light source.

light glass does not need to be changed.

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Replacing components

MOBILITY

If despite driving with the headlights switched

Bug light

on, increasing humidity forms, for instance wa-

ter droplets in the light, have the headlights

checked.

Headlight setting

The headlight adjustments can be affected by

changing lights and bulbs. After the headlight

adjustment was changed, have it checked and,

if necessary, corrected by a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re-

1

Parking lights

pair shop.

2

Daytime running lights

Front halogen lights, bulb replacement

3

Fog lights

Overview

Low beams/high beams

Halogen headlights

Follow the general instructions on lights and

bulbs, refer to page 246.

Bulbs: H4

1. Open the hood, refer to page 236.

2. Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow, and

remove.

1

Low beams/high beams

2

Turn signal

3. Pull off the connector.

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

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Replacing components

5. Remove the bulb from the headlight hous-

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

ing.

needed, loosen it with small tilting move-

ments if possible.

6. Insert the new bulb and install the cover in

the reverse order.

Turn signal

Follow the general instructions on lights and

bulbs, refer to page 246.

Bulbs: PWY24W

1.

Turn the steering wheel.

2.

Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow 1, and

remove.

5. Pull the bulb out of the fixture.

6. Insert the new bulb and install the cover in

the reverse order.

Parking lights/fog lights/daytime

running lights

Follow the general instructions on lights and

bulbs, refer to page 246.

Bulbs:

▷ Parking lights for halogen headlights: W5W

3.

Unscrew the inner cover counterclockwise,

Parking lights for LED headlights:

and remove it.

W5W NBV.

▷ Daytime running light: PSX24W.

▷ Fog light: H8.

Replacing the bulbs

1. Turn the steering wheel.

2. Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow 2, and

remove.

3. Pull off the connector.

4. Remove the bulb holder.

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Replacing components

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▷ Parking lights: turn the bulb holder, ar-

Overview

row 1, counterclockwise and remove.

Position of the headlights

▷ Daytime running lights: squeeze the

upper and lower locks of the bulb

holder, arrow 2, and remove the bulb

holder.

For better accessibility, remove the bulb

of the fog light as needed.

▷ Fog lights: turn the bulb holder, ar-

row 3, counterclockwise and remove.

1

Daytime running lights

2

Low beams/high beams

3

Turn signal

LED bug light

5. Pull the bulb out of the fixture.

6. Insert the new bulb and install the cover in

the reverse order.

The daytime running lights bulb holder en-

gages audibly, first below, then above.

LED front lights, bulb replacement

1

Parking lights

General information

2

Fog lights

The following lights feature LED technology:

▷ Daytime running lights

Turn signal

▷ High beams

Follow the general instructions on lights and

▷ Low beams

bulbs, refer to page 246.

▷ Parking lights

▷ Fog lights

In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

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MOBILITY

Replacing components

Bulbs: PWY24W

Tail lights, bulb replacement

1. Turn the steering wheel.

Overview

2. Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow 1, and

remove.

1

Tail lights in split doors

2

Tail lights in bumpers

3. Unscrew the inner cover counterclockwise,

3

License plate light

and remove it.

4

Center brake light

Tail lights in split doors

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

needed, loosen it with small tilting move-

ments if possible.

1

Turn signal

2

Tail lights

3

Rear fog light

4

Reversing lights

5. Pull the bulb out of the fixture.

6. Insert the new bulb and install the cover in

the reverse order.

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Replacing components

MOBILITY

LED tail lights in the split doors

Turn signals/tail lights

Bulbs: P21W/W5W

1. Open the split doors.

2. Remove left or right cover. If necessary, it is

then possible to pry the cover off using a

screwdriver or a similar plastic tool.

1

Turn signal

2

Tail lights

3

Rear fog light

4

Reversing lights

Tail lights in bumpers

3. Press the latches together upward, arrow 1,

and remove the bulb holder.

Loosen the plug connector, arrow 2, on the

bulb holder.

1

Tail lights/brake lights

2

Turn signal

In addition, the tail lights in the bumper assume

4. Remove the bulb holder from the opening.

the functions of tail light and turn signals, if the

5. Press the nonworking bulb gently into the

split doors are open.

socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.

▷ Arrow 1: turn signal.

Tail lights in split doors

Note the safety information on lights and bulbs,

refer to page 246.

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