Contents A - Z OWNER'S MANUAL MINI MINI CLUBMAN Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 935 - © 03/12 BMW AG Cooper Congratulations on your new MINI Cooper S This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide John Cooper the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte- Works nance information. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 935 - © 03/12 BMW AG © 2012 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/12, 03 12 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 935 - © 03/12 BMW AG Contents The fastest way to find information on a particu- COMMUNICATIONS 157 lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to 158 Hands-free device Bluetooth page 254. 168 Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth 181 Office 189 MINI Connected 4 Notes 6 Reporting safety defects MOBILITY 193 194 Refueling AT A GLANCE 9 197 Wheels and tires 10 Cockpit 209 Engine compartment 17 Onboard computer 213 Maintenance 21 Letters and numbers 215 Care 22 Voice activation system 219 Replacing components CONTROLS 27 233 Giving and receiving assistance 28 Opening and closing REFERENCE 239 40 Adjustments 240 Technical data 46 Transporting children safely 247 Short commands for the voice activation 49 Driving system 59 Controls overview 254 Everything from A to Z 70 Technology for driving comfort and safety 83 Lamps 87 Climate 92 Practical interior accessories DRIVING TIPS 101 102 Things to remember when driving NAVIGATION 111 112 Navigation system 114 Destination entry 123 Route guidance 131 What to do if… ENTERTAINMENT 133 134 On/off and tone 137 Radio 145 CD player 147 External devices Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 935 - © 03/12 BMW AG Notes Notes Using this Owner's {{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the Manual voice activation system. We have tried to make all the information in this Symbols on vehicle components Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to Indicates that you should consult the rele- find specific topics is to refer to the detailed vant section of this Owner's Manual for index at the back of the manual. If you wish to information on a particular part or assembly. gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in Vehicle equipment the future, remember to hand over this Owner's The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayerische Manual to the new owner; it is an important part Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG. of the vehicle. This Owner's Manual describes all models as well Additional sources of information as all production, country and special equip- ment that is offered in the model range. Equip- Should you have any other questions, your MINI ment is also described that is not available dealer will be glad to advise you at any time. because of, for example, selected options or You can find more information about the MINI, country version. This also applies to safety for example on its technology, on the Internet at related functions and systems. For equipment www.MINI.com. and models that are not described in this Owner's Manual, please see the supplementary Owner's Manuals that are provided. Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be fol- Status of this lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos- sibility of personal injury and serious damage to Owner's Manual at the vehicle.< time of printing Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your The high level of safety and quality of the MINI vehicle and enable you to care more effectively vehicles is ensured through continuous develop- for your vehicle.< ment. In rare cases, there may be differences between the description and the vehicle. Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.< < Marks the end of a specific item of informa- tion. "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions. {...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system. 4 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 935 - © 03/12 BMW AG Notes For your safety Installation and operation of accessories that have not been approved by the manufacturer of your MINI, such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, Maintenance and repair radar detectors, wheels, suspension compo- Advanced technology, e.g. the use of nents, brake dust shields, telephones, including modern materials and high-performance operation of any mobile phone from within the electronics, requires specially adapted mainte- vehicle without using an externally mounted nance and repair methods. Therefore, have the antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, necessary work on your MINI only carried out by CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or similar acces- a MINI dealer or a workshop that has specially sories, may cause extensive damage to the vehi- trained personnel working in accordance with cle, compromise its safety, interfere with the the specifications of the MINI manufacturer. If vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of this work is not carried out properly, there is a the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI dealer danger of subsequent damage and related for additional information.< safety hazards.< Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems Parts and accessories may be performed by any automotive repair For your own safety, use genuine parts establishment or individual using any certified and accessories approved by the manu- automotive part.< facturer of the MINI. When you purchase accessories tested and California Proposition 65 warning approved by the manufacturer of the MINI and California law requires us to issue the following Original MINI Parts, you simultaneously acquire warning: the assurance that they have been thoroughly Engine exhaust and a wide variety of tested by the manufacturer of the MINI to automobile components and parts, ensure optimum performance when installed on including components found in the interior fur- your vehicle. nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals The manufacturer of the MINI warrants these known to the State of California to cause cancer parts to be free from defects in material and and birth defects and reproductive harm. In workmanship. addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and The manufacturer of the MINI will not accept any certain products of component wear contain or liability for damage resulting from installation of emit chemicals known to the State of California parts and accessories not approved by the man- to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro- ufacturer of the MINI. ductive harm. The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every Battery posts, terminals and related accessories product made by other manufacturers to verify contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk hands after handling. to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu- Used engine oil contains chemicals that have pants. caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other protect your skin by washing thoroughly with products approved by the manufacturer of the soap and water.< MINI, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all MINI dealers. 5 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 935 - © 03/12 BMW AG Notes Service and warranty If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious We recommend that you read this publication damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov- thoroughly. ered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Your MINI is covered by the following warran- ties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty Reporting safety defects > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty For US customers > Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty The following applies only to vehicles owned > Federal Emissions Performance Warranty and operated in the US. > California Emission Control System Limited If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that Warranty could cause a crash or could cause injury or Detailed information about these warranties is death, you should immediately inform the listed in the Service and Warranty Information National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800- designed to meet the particular operating con- 831-1117. ditions and registration requirements in your If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may country and continental region in order to open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order is operated under those conditions. If you wish a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA to operate your vehicle in another country or cannot become involved in individual problems region, you may be required to adapt your vehi- between you, your dealer, or MINI of North cle to meet different prevailing operating condi- America, LLC. tions and registration requirements. You should To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle also be aware of any applicable warranty limita- Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 tions or exclusions for such country or region. In (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safer- such a case, please contact Customer Relations car.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 for further information.