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MINI Convertible (2018 year). Manual - part 14

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Replacing components

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▷ Fog lights: turn the bulb holder, ar-

Overview

row 3, counterclockwise and remove.

Position of the headlights

5. Pull the bulb out of the fixture.

1

Daytime running lights

6. Insert the new bulb and install the cover in

the reverse order.

2

Low beams/high beams

The daytime running lights bulb holder en-

3

Turn signal

gages audibly, first below, then above.

LED bug light

LED front lights, bulb replacement

General information

The following lights feature LED technology:

▷ Daytime running lights

▷ High beams

▷ Low beams

▷ Parking lights

▷ Fog lights

1

Parking lights

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

2

Fog lights

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

Turn signal

Follow the general instructions on lights and

bulbs, refer to page 232.

Bulbs: PW24W

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With white turn signal lights: PWY24W

Tail lights, bulb replacement

1. Turn the steering wheel.

Overview

2. Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow 1, and

remove.

Vehicles with a rear fog light

3. Unscrew the inner cover counterclockwise,

1

Side tail lights

and remove it.

2

Rear fog light

3

License plate light

4

Center brake light

Vehicle with two rear fog lights

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

needed, loosen it with small tilting move-

ments if possible.

1

Side tail lights

2

Rear fog lights

3

License plate light

4

Center brake light

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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Side tail lights

Bulbs: P21W

1. Opening tailgate.

2. Remove left or right cover.

1

Brake lights/tail lights

2

Turn signal

3

Reversing lights

3. Through the opening, loosen the plug con-

nector, arrow 2 on the bulb holder.

Side LED tail lights

Press the latches together, arrows 1, and

remove the bulb holder.

1

Tail lights

2

Turn signal

4. Remove the bulb holder from the opening.

3

Brake light

5. Press the nonworking bulb gently into the

socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.

4

Reversing lights

▷ Arrow 1: brake lights/tail lights.

▷ Arrow 2: turn signal.

Side tail lights

Follow the general instructions on lights and

bulbs, refer to page 232.

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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 light and license plate

5. To install the new bulb, proceed in reverse

lights

order of removal.

Follow the general instructions on lights and

bulbs, refer to page 232.

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 232.

ter or another qualified service center or repair

Bulbs: W16W

shop.

Left rear fog light:

Vehicles with a rear fog light

1. On vehicles with heat shield:

Follow the general instructions on lights and

Loosen 3 screws, arrow.

bulbs, refer to page 232.

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 light.

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 light.

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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 light:

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 socket 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 232.

order of removal. Insert the nuts of the

Bulbs:

cover and press down.

▷ With orange lens: W5W.

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Replacing components

The battery may need to be charged in the fol-

Vehicle battery

lowing cases:

Maintenance

▷ When making frequent short-distance

drives.

The battery is maintenance-free.

▷ If the vehicle is not used for more than a

The added amount of acid is sufficient for the

month.

service life of the battery.

▷ Steptronic transmission: when parked for

More information about the battery can be re-

long periods of time in selector lever posi-

quested from a dealer’s service center or an-

tion D, R or N.

other qualified service center or repair shop.

Safety information

Replacing the vehicle battery

NOTE

General information

Battery chargers for the vehicle battery

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends

can work with high voltages and currents,

that you have a dealer’s service center or an-

which means that the 12 volt on-board net-

other qualified service center or repair shop

work can be overloaded or damaged. There is a

register the vehicle battery to the vehicle after

risk of damage to property. Only connect bat-

the battery has been replaced. Once the bat-

tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the

tery has been registered again, all comfort fea-

starting aid terminals in the engine compart-

tures will be available without restriction and

ment.◀

any Check Control messages displayed which

relate to comfort features will disappear.

Starting aid terminals

In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the

Safety information

starting aid terminals, refer to page 243, in the

NOTE

engine compartment with the engine off.

Vehicle batteries that are not compatible

can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle

Power failure

functions. There is a risk of personal and prop-

After a power loss, some equipment needs to

erty damage. Only vehicle batteries that are

be newly initialized or individual settings up-

compatible with your vehicle type should be in-

dated, for example:

stalled in your vehicle. Information on compati-

▷ Time: update.

ble vehicle batteries is available at your dealer’s

▷ Date: update.

service center.◀

Disposing of old batteries

Charging the battery

Have old batteries disposed of by a

dealer’s service center or another quali-

General information

fied service center or repair shop or

Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently

take them to a collection point.

charged to guarantee that the battery remains

Maintain the battery in an upright position for

usable for its full service life.

transport and storage. Secure the battery so

A discharged battery is indicated by a

that it does not tip over during transport.

red indicator light.

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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.◀

Accessing the fuses

The fuses are located in the glove compart-

ment.

1. Open the glove compartment.

2. Swing the cover down, arrow.

Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse

types and locations are stored in the fuse box.

Replacing fuses

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that

you have a dealer's service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop replace

the fuses.

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Breakdown assistance

Breakdown assistance

Roadside Assistance

Vehicle features and op-

The Roadside Assistance phone number can be

tions

viewed on the Central Information Display (CID)

This chapter describes all standard, country-

or a connection to Roadside Assistance can be

specific and optional features offered with the

established 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 laws and regulations must be

observed.

Hazard warning flash-

ers

The warning triangle is located in the cargo

area.

First-aid kit

General information

Some of the articles have a limited service life.

The button is located above the Control Dis-

play.

Check the expiration dates of the contents reg-

ularly and replace any expired items promptly.

The red light in the button flashes when the

hazard warning flashers are activated.

Storage

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

Roadside Assistance

Jump-starting

General information

Roadside Assistance can be reached around the

General information

clock in many countries. You can obtain assis-

If the battery is discharged, the engine can be

tance there in the event of a vehicle break-

started using the battery of another vehicle and

down.

two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with

fully insulated clamp handles.

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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.◀

WARNING

If the jumper cables are connected in the

The body ground or a special nut acts as the

incorrect order, sparking may occur. There is a

battery negative terminal.

risk of injury. Pay attention to the correct order

during connection.◀

Connecting the cables

NOTE

To prevent personal injury or damage to both

In the case of body contact between the

vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce-

two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during

dure.

jump-starting. There is a risk of damage to

property. Make sure that no body contact oc-

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

curs.◀

2. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive

jumper cable to the positive terminal of the

battery, or to the corresponding starting aid

Preparation

terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.

1. Check whether the battery of the other ve-

hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. The voltage

3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other end

information can be found on the battery.

of the cable to the positive terminal of the

battery, or to the corresponding starting aid

2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-

terminal of the vehicle to be started.

cle.

4. Attach one terminal clamp of the negative

3. Switch off any electronic systems/power

jumper cable to the negative terminal of

consumers in both vehicles.

the battery, or to the corresponding engine

or body ground of assisting vehicle.

Starting aid terminals

5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the

negative terminal of the battery, or to the

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

The starting aid terminal in the engine com-

idle speed.

partment acts as the battery's positive terminal.

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

Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.

started in the usual way.

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If the first starting attempt is not successful,

Tow truck

wait a few minutes before making another

attempt in order to allow the discharged

battery to recharge.

3. Let both engines run for several minutes.

4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse

order.

Check the battery and recharge, if needed.

Your vehicle should be transported with a tow

Tow-starting and towing

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

Safety information

NOTE

WARNING

The vehicle can become damaged when

lifting and securing it.

Due to system limits, individual functions

can malfunction during tow-starting/towing

There is a risk of damage to property.

with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.

▷ Lift the vehicle using suitable means.

There is a risk of an accident. Switch all Intelli-

▷ Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow

gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/

fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.◀

towing.◀

Manual transmission

Steptronic transmission with driven

front axle: transporting the vehicle

Towing or pushing the vehicle

General information

A broken-down vehicle can be towed or

pushed.

The vehicle must not be towed if the front

wheels are touching the ground.

Roll or push, refer to page 85, the vehicle.

NOTE

Safety information

If manual unlocking of the parking brake

NOTE

is not possible, the vehicle cannot be moved or

The vehicle can be damaged when tow-

towed. There is a risk of damage to property.

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

The vehicle should only be transported on a

risk of damage to property. Have vehicle trans-

loading platform.◀

ported only with lifted front axle or on a load-

Follow the following instructions:

ing platform.◀

▷ Make sure that the ignition is switched on;

otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn

Pushing the vehicle

signals, and wipers may be unavailable.

To remove a broken-down vehicle from the

▷ Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle

danger area, it can be pushed for a short dis-

tilted, as the front wheels could turn.

tance.

▷ When the engine is stopped, there is no

Roll or push, refer to page 88, the vehicle.

power assist. Consequently, more force

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needs to be applied when braking and

If the electrical system has failed, clearly iden-

steering.

tify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or

a warning triangle in the rear window.

▷ Larger steering wheel movements are re-

quired.

Safety information

▷ The towing vehicle must not be lighter than

the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will

WARNING

not be possible to control the vehicle's re-

If the approved gross vehicle weight of

sponse.

the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to

▷ Do not exceed a towing speed of

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

30 mph/50 km/h.

not be possible to control the vehicle's re-

sponse. There is a risk of an accident! Make

▷ Do not exceed a towing distance of

sure that the gross vehicle weight of the towing

30 miles/50 km.

vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be

towed.◀

Tow truck

NOTE

With driven front axle

If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in-

correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc-

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

rectly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow

fitting.◀

Tow bar

The tow fittings used should be on the same

side on both vehicles.

Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting

Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck

the tow bar at an offset angle, please follow the

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

following:

NOTE

▷ Maneuvering capability is limited going

The vehicle can become damaged when

around corners.

lifting and securing it.

▷ The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it

There is a risk of damage to property.

is secured with an offset.

▷ Lift the vehicle using suitable means.

Tow rope

▷ Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow

fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.◀

When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure

that the tow rope is taut.

Use nylon ropes or straps, which will enable the

Towing other vehicles

vehicle to be towed without jerking.

General information

Switch on the hazard warning system, depend-

ing on local regulations.

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Tow fitting

Screw thread for tow fitting

General information

Threaded holes for the tow fitting are located in

the front and rear of the vehicle on the right

The screw-in tow fitting should always be car-

side with respect to the direction of travel.

ried in the vehicle.

Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to

The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or

push it out.

rear of the vehicle.

The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit,

Tow-starting

refer to page 231, are together in the cargo

area.

Steptronic transmission

Do not tow-start the vehicle.

Use of the tow fitting:

Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to

▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with the

the Steptronic transmission.

vehicle and screw it all the way in.

Have the reasons for the starting difficulties

▷ Use the tow fitting for towing on paved

corrected by a dealer’s service center or an-

roads only.

other qualified service center or repair shop.

▷ Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, for

instance do not lift the vehicle by the tow

Manual transmission

fitting.

If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but

start the engine by jump-starting, refer to

Safety information

page 242. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat-

NOTE

alytic converter, only tow-start while the engine

is cold.

If the tow fitting is not used as intended,

there may be damage to the vehicle or to the

1. Switch on the hazard warning system and

tow fitting. There is a risk of damage to prop-

comply with local regulations.

erty. Follow the notes on using the tow fitting.◀

2. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 72.

3. Engage third gear.

4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the

clutch pedal pressed and slowly release the

pedal. After the engine starts, immediately

press on the clutch pedal again.

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Care

Care

Automatic vehicle washes

Vehicle features and op-

tions

Safety information

This chapter describes all standard, country-

NOTE

specific and optional features offered with the

Water can penetrate in the windshield

series. It also describes features that are not

area due to high-pressure washers. There is a

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

risk of damage to property. Avoid high-pres-

to the selected options or country versions. This

sure washers.◀

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

NOTE

the applicable laws and regulations must be

Improper use of automatic vehicle

observed.

washes can cause damage to the vehicle. There

is a risk of damage to property. Follow the fol-

lowing instructions:

Washing the vehicle

▷

Give preference to cloth vehicle washes or

those that use soft brushes in order to

General information

avoid paint damage.

Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves

▷

Avoid vehicle washes with guide rails

in the area below the windshield when the

higher than 4 in/10 cm to avoid damage to

hood is raised.

the chassis.

Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in

▷

Observe the tire width of the guide rail to

winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam-

avoid damage to tires and rims.

age the vehicle.

▷

Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage to

the exterior mirrors.

Steam jets or high-pressure washers

▷

Unscrew the rod antenna to avoid the rod

Safety information

antenna breaking off.

▷

Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary, rain

NOTE

sensor to avoid damage to the wiper sys-

When cleaning with high-pressure wash-

tem.

ers, components can be damaged due to the

▷

Do not treat the convertible top with wax.

pressure or temperatures being too high. There

Ensure that a cycle without wax or a special

is a risk of damage to property. Maintain suffi-

cycle for convertibles is available to avoid

cient distance and do not spray too long con-

damage to the convertible top.◀

tinuously. Follow the operating instructions for

the high-pressure washer.◀

Driving into a vehicle wash with a

manual transmission

Distances and temperature

In vehicle washes, the vehicle must be able to

▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.

roll freely.

▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,

Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to page 85.

seals: 12 inches/30 cm.

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Care

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Safety information

Fine wood parts

NOTE

Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo-

nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a

Open Velcro® fasteners on articles of

soft cloth.

clothing can damage the seat covers. There is a

risk of damage to property. Ensure that any

Plastic components

Velcro® fasteners are closed.◀

NOTE

Caring for special components

Cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents,

such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty grease re-

Light-alloy wheels

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

There is a risk of damage to property. Clean

When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral

with a microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth lightly

wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.

with water.◀

Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam

jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac-

Plastic components are e.g.:

turer's instructions.

▷ Imitation leather surfaces.

Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents

▷ Light lenses.

can destroy the protective layer of adjacent

components, such as the brake disc.

▷ Instrument cluster cover.

After cleaning, apply the brakes briefly to dry

▷ Matt black spray-coated components.

them. The heat generated during braking dries

▷ Painted parts in the car's interior.

brake discs and brake pads and protects them

Clean with a microfiber cloth.

against corrosion.

Dampen cloth lightly with water.

Chrome surfaces

Safety belts

Carefully clean components such as the radia-

tor grille or door handles with an ample supply

WARNING

of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic-

Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety

ularly when they have been exposed to road

belt webbing. Missing protective effect of the

salt.

safety belts. There is a risk of injuries or danger

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

Rubber components

ing the safety belts.◀

Environmental influences can cause surface

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and

soiling of rubber parts and a loss of gloss. Use

thus have a negative impact on safety.

only water and suitable cleaning agents for

Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety

cleaning.

belts clipped into their buckles.

Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber

Safety belts should only be allowed to retract if

care agents at regular intervals. When cleaning

they are dry.

rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing

vehicle care products in order to avoid damage

or noises.

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