2003 MINI Cooper Cooper S Owners Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW MINI This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.

CONTENTS 2 © 2002 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 156 890 US English VIII/02 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper – bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Notes About this Owner's Manual 6 Symbols used 6 Your individual vehicle 6 Editorial notice 7 For your own safety 7 Symbol on vehicle parts 8 Service and warranty 8 Reporting safety defects 8 At a glance Cockpit 12 Display elements 13 Display elements with navigation system 14 Indicator and warning lamps 15 Multifunction steering wheel 19 Controls and features Opening and closing: Keys 22 Central locking system 23 Opening and closing – from outside 23 Opening and closing – from inside 26 Tailgate 27 Electric power windows 28 Sliding/tilt sunroof 29 Roller sun blind 30 Alarm system 31 Adjustments: Safe seating position 33 Seat adjustment 34 Entry to the rear 35 Heated seats 36 Head restraints 37 Safety belts 38 Steering wheel 38 Mirrors 39 Airbags 40 Transporting children safely 41 Vehicle Memory 44

3 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX Driving: Ignition lock 45 Starting the engine 46 Switching off the engine 47 Parking brake 47 Manual transmission 48 Continuously Variable automatic Trans- mission (CVT) 49 Parking lamps/Low beams 52 Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher 52 Instrument lighting 53 Fog lamps 53 Interior lamps 53 Light-emitting diodes 54 Washer/wiper system 54 Cruise control 56 Everything under control: Odometer 58 Tachometer 58 Fuel gauge 58 Coolant temperature gauge 59 Service interval display 60 Clock 60 Computer 60 Technology for safety and driving convenience: Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T) 62 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 63 Flat Tire Monitor 64 Park Distance Control (PDC) 66 Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Air conditioning system 67 Automatic climate control 70 Interior conveniences: Glove compartment 73 Ashtray/Beverage holder 73 Cigarette lighter/12 V power supply 73 Loading and transporting cargo: Cargo area cover 74 Foldable rear backrest 74 Loading cargo 75 Roof-mounted luggage rack 76 Operation, care, maintenance Special operating instructions: Break-in procedures 80 General driving notes 81 Refueling 82 Fuel specifications 83 Antilock Brake System (ABS) 83 Brake system 84 Wheels and tires: Tire inflation pressure 85 Tire condition 87 Tire replacement 87 Wheel and tire combinations 89 Winter tires 89 Snow chains 90

CONTENTS 4 In the engine compartment: Bonnet 91 Engine compartment – MINI COOPER 92 Engine compartment – MINI COOPER S 93 Washer fluid 94 Engine oil 94 Coolant 96 Brake fluid 97 Maintenance and care: MINI Maintenance System 98 Caring for your vehicle 99 Vehicle immobilization 101 Laws and regulations: OBD socket 102 Technical modifications 103 California Proposition 65 warning 103 Owner service procedures Replacement procedures: On-board tool kit 106 Windshield wiper blades 106 Lamps and bulbs 107 Repairing a flat tire 112 Changing tires – MINI with space-saver spare tire 112 Flat tire – Run Flat tires 116 MINI Mobility System 118 Battery 122 Fuses 123 Giving and receiving assistance: Warning triangle 124 First-aid kit 124 Jump-starting 124 Towing 126 Technical data Engine data 130 Dimensions 131 Weights 132 Capacities 133

5 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX Index Everything from A to Z 136

6 About this Owner's Manual In compiling this Owner's Manual we have made every effort to furnish you with a convenient reference source affording quick access to all the essentials. The fast- est way to find detailed information on any specific subject is to turn to the compre- hensive index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chap- ter. Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in the future, please remember to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehicle. If you have any additional questions, your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you. Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and seri- ous damage to the vehicle. Contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle. Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment. < Marks the end of a specific item of information. * Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras. Identifies systems or components which you can have activated or adjusted by your MINI Dealer to suit your individual requirements – Vehicle Memory, see page 44. Your individual vehicle The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bay- erische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft – BMW AG. On purchasing your MINI, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment that the manufacturer of your MINI makes available with a specific model range. We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included that you might not have chosen for your vehicle. To assist you in identifying possible variations between your own vehicle and the manual's contents, the passages describing optional accessories and special equipment are marked with an asterisk * . If your MINI features equipment that is not described in this Owner's Manual – a car radio, for instance – we have enclosed additional operating instructions. We ask you to read these manuals as well. NOTES

7 OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX Editorial notice The manufacturer pursues a policy of con- tinuous, ongoing development that is con- ceived to ensure that the MINI continues to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state- of-the-art technology. For this reason, the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual. For your own safety Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including 10 % Ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight – i. e. 15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent – will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in mate- rials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality – i. e. volatility, composition, addi- tives, etc. – among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems, especially under certain environmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recommenda- tions may result in unscheduled maintenance. Obey pertinent safety rules when you are handling gasoline. < Important safety information. For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the MINI. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by the manufacturer of the MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simulta- neously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by the manufacturer of the MINI to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. The manufacturer of the MINI warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. The manufacturer of the MINI will not accept any liability for damages resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by the manufacturer of the MINI. The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every product from other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other products approved by the manufacturer of the MINI, together with profes- sional advice on using these items, are available from all MINI Dealers. NOTES

8 NOTES Installation and operation of non-MINI approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones – including operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna – or transceiver equipment – e.g. CB, walkie-talkie, ham radio or similar – may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, inter- fere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI Dealer for additional information. < Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part. < Symbol on vehicle parts Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Man- ual for information on a particular part or assembly. Service and warranty This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We recommend that you read this publica- tion thoroughly. Your MINI is covered by the following warranties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty > Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty > Federal Emissions Performance Warranty > California Emission Control System Lim- ited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. Reporting safety defects The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying the MINI Division of BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West- wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone toll-free 1-866-275-6464. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area, or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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