2012 Mini Cooper Owner's Manual

2012 Mini Cooper owners manual
Year:
2012
Make:
Mini
Model:
Cooper
Rating:
(8)

Online manual

Size:
3.18 MB

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
27
MINI Clubman: Club Door
29
Tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors
29
Alarm system
30
Comfort Access
31
Glass roof, electric
33
Windows
34
Adjustments
36
Vehicle equipment
36
Sitting safely
36
Seats
37
Head restraints
38
Seat heating
39
Safety belts
39
Mirrors
40
Steering wheel
41
Transporting children safely
42
Vehicle equipment
42
The right place for children
42
Child restraint systems, installation
42
LATCH child restraint fixing system
43
Driving
45
Vehicle equipment
45
Ignition lock
45
Start/Stop button
45
Starting the engine
46
Switching off the engine
46
Parking brake
47
Manual transmission
47
Automatic transmission with Steptronic
47
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
50
Wiper system
51
Washer fluid
53
Cruise control
53
Controls overview
55
Vehicle equipment
55
Fuel gauge
55
Tachometer
55
Computer
56
Settings and information
57
Formats and units of measure
59
Service requirements
60
Clock
62
Date
62
Check Control
62
Technology for driving comfort and safety
64
Vehicle equipment
64
Park Distance Control PDC
64
Driving stability control systems
65
Sport button
67
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
67
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
70
Airbags
73
Lamps
76
Vehicle equipment
76
Parking lamps/low beams
76
Adaptive Light Control
78
High beams/ roadside parking lamps
79
Front fog lamps
79
Instrument lighting
79
Interior lamps
80
Climate
81
Vehicle equipment
81
Air conditioner
82
Automatic climate control
83
Ventilation
85
Practical interior accessories
86
Vehicle equipment
86
Integrated universal remote control
86
Digital compass
88
Glove compartment
90
Connection for external audio device
90
Center armrest
90
Storage compartments
91
Cupholders and ashtray
91
Connecting electrical appliances
92
DRIVING TIPS
94
Things to remember when driving
95
Vehicle equipment
95
Break-in period
95
General driving notes
95
Cargo loading
97
Roof-mounted luggage rack
101
Saving fuel
101
ENTERTAINMENT
104
Radio MINI Boost CD
105
Vehicle equipment
105
Switching radio on/off
105
Adjusting volume
105
Setting tone controls
106
Time
106
Radio
106
HD Radioâ„¢ reception
108
Satellite radio
108
CD player
110
USB audio interface
112
COMMUNICATIONS
116
Telephone
117
Vehicle equipment
117
Overview
117
Pairing/unpairing mobile phone
119
Operation
122
MINI contact
125
Snap-in adapter
125
MOBILITY
128
Refueling
129
Vehicle equipment
129
General information
129
Fuel filler flap
129
Fuel specifications
130
Wheels and tires
132
Vehicle equipment
132
Tire inflation pressures
132
Tire coding
139
Tire condition
140
Run-flat tires
141
New wheels and tires
142
Snow chains
143
Engine compartment
144
Vehicle equipment
144
General information
144
Important parts of the engine compartment
144
Hood
145
Engine oil
145
Coolant
147
Maintenance
148
Vehicle equipment
148
MINI Maintenance System
148
Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD
149
Emissions
149
Care
150
Vehicle equipment
150
Car-care products
150
External care
150
Internal care
152
Vehicle storage
153
Replacing components
154
Vehicle equipment
154
Toolkit
154
Wiper blades
155
Lamps and bulbs
156
Repairing a flat tire
161
Changing wheels
163
Vehicle battery
166
Fuses
167
Giving and receiving assistance
168
Vehicle equipment
168
Roadside Assistance
168
First aid pouch
168
Warning triangle
168
Jump-starting
169
Tow-starting, towing away
170
Indicator and warning lamps
173
Vehicle equipment
173
The concept
173
REFERENCE
186
Technical data
187
Vehicle equipment
187
Engine data
187
Dimensions
188
Weights
192
Capacities
193
Everything from A to Z
195
Index
195

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The Mini Cooper owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Mini to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Mini Cooper. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements.

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