2012 Mini Cooper Convertible Owner's Manual
Year:
2012
Make:
Mini
Model:
Cooper Convertible
Rating:
Table of Contents
Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works
2
Contents
4
Notes
5
Using this Owner's Manual
5
Symbols used
5
Vehicle equipment
5
Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing
5
For your safety
5
Service and warranty
6
Data memory
7
Reporting safety defects
8
AT A GLANCE
10
Cockpit
11
Vehicle equipment
11
Around the steering wheel
11
Displays
13
Indicator and warning lamps
14
Around the center console
15
Around the headliner
16
Radio
17
Vehicle equipment
17
Radio MINI Boost CD
17
CONTROLS
22
Opening and closing
23
Vehicle equipment
23
Keys/remote controls
23
Personal Profile
23
Central locking system
24
Opening and closing: from outside
24
Opening and closing: from inside
28
Tailgate
29
Alarm system
30
Comfort Access
32
Windows
34
MINI Convertible: convertible top with integrated sliding sunroof
35
MINI Convertible: wind deflector
39
MINI Roadster: manual convertible top
40
MINI Roadster: semiautomatic convertible top
41
MINI Roadster: wind deflector
44
Adjustments
46
Vehicle equipment
46
Sitting safely
46
Seats
47
Head restraints
48
Seat heating
49
Safety belts
49
Mirrors
50
Steering wheel
51
Transporting children safely
52
Vehicle equipment
52
The right place for children
52
Child restraint systems, installation
52
LATCH child restraint fixing system
53
Driving
56
Vehicle equipment
56
Ignition lock
56
Start/Stop button
56
Starting the engine
57
Switching off the engine
57
Parking brake
58
Manual transmission
58
Automatic transmission with Steptronic
58
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
61
Wiper system
62
Washer fluid
63
Cruise control
64
Controls overview
66
Vehicle equipment
66
Fuel gauge
66
Tachometer
66
Computer
67
Settings and information
69
Formats and units of measure
71
Service requirements
72
Clock
74
Date
74
Check Control
74
Technology for driving comfort and safety
76
Vehicle equipment
76
Park Distance Control PDC
76
Driving stability control systems
77
Sport button
79
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: automatic rear spoiler
79
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
81
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
83
Airbags
86
MINI Convertible: rollover protection system
88
Lamps
89
Vehicle equipment
89
Parking lamps/low beams
89
Adaptive Light Control
91
High beams/ roadside parking lamps
92
Front fog lamps
92
Instrument lighting
93
Interior lamps
93
Climate
95
Vehicle equipment
95
Air conditioner
96
Automatic climate control
97
Ventilation
99
Practical interior accessories
100
Vehicle equipment
100
Glove compartment
100
Connection for external audio device
100
Center armrest
101
Storage compartments
101
Cupholders and ashtray
102
Connecting electrical appliances
102
DRIVING TIPS
106
Things to remember when driving
107
Vehicle equipment
107
Break-in period
107
General driving notes
107
Cargo loading
109
Rear luggage rack
113
Saving fuel
113
ENTERTAINMENT
116
Radio MINI Boost CD
117
Vehicle equipment
117
Switching radio on/off
117
Adjusting volume
117
Setting tone controls
118
Time
118
Radio
118
HD Radio™ reception
120
Satellite radio
120
CD player
122
USB audio interface
124
COMMUNICATIONS
128
Telephone
129
Vehicle equipment
129
Overview
129
Pairing/unpairing mobile phone
131
Operation
134
MINI contact
137
Snap-in adapter
137
MOBILITY
140
Refueling
141
Vehicle equipment
141
General information
141
Fuel filler flap
141
Fuel specifications
142
Wheels and tires
144
Vehicle equipment
144
Tire inflation pressures
144
Tire coding
151
Tire condition
152
Run-flat tires
153
New wheels and tires
154
Snow chains
155
Engine compartment
156
Vehicle equipment
156
General information
156
Important parts of the engine compartment
156
Hood
157
Engine oil
157
Coolant
159
Maintenance
160
Vehicle equipment
160
MINI Maintenance System
160
Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD
161
Emissions
161
Care
162
Vehicle equipment
162
Car-care products
162
External care
162
Internal care
164
Vehicle storage
165
Replacing components
166
Vehicle equipment
166
Toolkit
166
Wiper blades
166
Lamps and bulbs
167
Repairing a flat tire
171
Changing wheels
174
Vehicle battery
176
Fuses
177
Giving and receiving assistance
178
Vehicle equipment
178
Roadside Assistance
178
First aid pouch
178
Warning triangle
178
Jump-starting
178
Tow-starting, towing away
179
Indicator and warning lamps
182
Vehicle equipment
182
The concept
182
REFERENCE
196
Technical data
197
Vehicle equipment
197
Engine data
197
Dimensions
198
Weights
204
Capacities
206
Everything from A to Z
207
Index
207
FAQ about the 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible Manual
What contains the 2012 Cooper Convertible manual?
The Mini Cooper Convertible owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Mini to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Mini Cooper Convertible. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Mini Cooper Convertible 2012 owner's manual:
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Maintenance for your Mini Cooper Convertible, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
Where to download the 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible Owners Manual?
The Mini Cooper Convertible owner manual for the 2012 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Mini Cooper Convertible year 2012 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2012 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Mini Cooper Convertible (2012) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2012 is available in English.
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