2013 Mini Cooper Convertible Owner's Manual

2013 Mini Cooper Convertible owners manual
Year:
2013
Make:
Mini
Model:
Cooper Convertible
Rating:
(3)

Online manual

Size:
6.96 MB

Table of Contents

- At a glance
10
Cockpit
12
Vehicle equipment
12
All around the steering wheel
12
Displays
14
Indicator/warning lamps
15
All around the center console
16
All around the headliner
17
All around the shift/selector lever
17
Onboard monitor
18
Vehicle equipment
18
The concept
18
Controls at a glance
18
Operating concept
19
Example: setting the clock
21
Status information
21
Entering letters and numbers
22
Voice activation system
24
Vehicle equipment
24
The concept
24
Requirements
24
Using voice activation
24
Possible commands
24
Example: playing back a CD
25
Setting the voice dialog
25
Adjusting the volume
26
Notes on Emergency Requests
26
Opening and closing
30
Vehicle equipment
30
Remote control/key
30
Personal Profile
31
Central locking system
31
Opening and closing: from the outside
32
Opening and closing: from the inside
35
Tailgate
35
Comfort Access
37
Alarm system
39
Power windows
41
MINI Convertible: convertible top with integrated sliding sunroof
42
MINI Convertible: wind deflector
46
MINI Roadster: manual convertible top
47
MINI Roadster: semi-automatic convertible top
49
MINI Roadster: wind deflector
52
Adjusting
53
Vehicle equipment
53
Sitting safely
53
Seats
53
Safety belts
55
Head restraints
56
Mirrors
57
Steering wheel
58
Transporting children safely
59
Vehicle equipment
59
The right place for children
59
Installing child restraint fixing systems
59
MINI Convertible: LATCH child restraint fixing system
61
Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap
61
Driving
64
Vehicle equipment
64
Ignition lock
64
Start/Stop button
64
Starting the engine
65
Engine stop
66
Handbrake
66
Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher
67
Washer/wiper system
67
Washer fluid
69
Manual transmission
70
Automatic transmission with Steptronic
70
Displays
74
Vehicle equipment
74
Odometer, external temperature display, clock
74
Tachometer
75
Coolant temperature
75
Fuel gauge
75
Computer
75
Always Open Timer
77
Settings and information
77
Units of measure
78
Clock
79
Date
79
Settings on the Control Display
80
Service requirements
81
Check Control
82
Lamps
85
Vehicle equipment
85
At a glance
85
Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp control
85
Adaptive Light Control
87
Fog lamps
87
Instrument lighting
88
Interior lamps
88
Safety
90
Vehicle equipment
90
Airbags
90
MINI Convertible: rollover protection system
92
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
93
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
95
Speed limit
99
Driving stability control systems
101
Vehicle equipment
101
Antilock Brake System ABS
101
Brake assistant
101
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
101
Dynamic Traction Control DTC
102
Hill drive-off assistant
103
Sport button
103
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: automatic rear spoiler
103
Driving comfort
105
Vehicle equipment
105
Cruise control
105
Park Distance Control PDC
106
Climate
108
Vehicle equipment
108
Air conditioning
108
Automatic climate control
110
Ventilation
113
Interior equipment
114
Vehicle equipment
114
Cupholders and ashtray/lighter
114
Connecting electrical devices
114
Cargo area
115
Storage compartments
118
Vehicle equipment
118
Notes
118
Storage compartments
118
Glove compartment
118
Center armrest
119
Storage compartment on the passenger side
119
MINIĀ Coupe, MINIĀ Roadster: rear storage shelf behind the seats
120
Things to remember when driving
124
Vehicle equipment
124
Breaking-in period
124
General driving notes
124
Loading
128
Vehicle equipment
128
General information
128
Determining the load limit
128
Load
128
Stowing cargo
129
Securing cargo
129
Rear luggage rack
130
Saving fuel
131
Vehicle equipment
131
Navigation system
136
Vehicle equipment
136
General information
136
Navigation data
136
Destination entry
138
Vehicle equipment
138
At a glance
138
Manual destination entry
138
Address book
140
Last destinations
141
Special destinations
142
Destination entry by map
143
Destination entry by voice
144
Planning a trip with intermediate destinations
145
Destination guidance
147
Vehicle equipment
147
Starting destination guidance
147
Terminating destination guidance
147
Continuing destination guidance
147
Route criteria
147
Route
148
Bypassing a section of the route
148
Gas station recommendation
149
Destination guidance through voice instructions
149
Map view
150
Traffic bulletins
151
What to do if...
155
Vehicle equipment
155
Tone
158
Vehicle equipment
158
General information
158
Treble, bass, balance, and fader
158
Volume
158
Resetting the tone settings
159
Radio
160
Vehicle equipment
160
Controls
160
Sound output
160
AM/FM station
160
Satellite radio
162
Stored stations
166
CD/multimedia
168
Vehicle equipment
168
Sound output
168
CD player
168
Bluetooth hands-free system
182
Vehicle equipment
182
At a glance
182
Pairing/unpairing the mobile phone
182
Controls
185
Contacts
189
Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package
192
Vehicle equipment
192
At a glance
192
Pairing/unpairing the mobile phone
193
Controls
197
Snap-in adapter
202
Office
204
Vehicle equipment
204
At a glance
204
Office information
204
Contacts
205
Messages
207
Calendar
208
Tasks
209
Notes
209
Reminders
210
Using contact data
210
Reading out loud
210
What to do if...
210
MINI Connected
212
Vehicle equipment
212
At a glance
212
Connecting the mobile phone
212
Operating MINI Connected
212
Refueling
218
Vehicle equipment
218
General information
218
Notes
218
Fuel cap
218
Observe the following when refueling
219
Fuel tank capacity
219
Fuel
220
Vehicle equipment
220
Fuel quality
220
Wheels and tires
222
Vehicle equipment
222
Tire inflation pressure
222
Tire identification marks
228
Tire tread
229
Tire damage
230
Tire age
230
Changing wheels and tires
231
Run-flat tires
232
Correcting a flat tire
232
MINI Mobility System
233
Snow chains
235
Engine compartment
236
Vehicle equipment
236
Important features in the engine compartment
236
Hood
236
Engine oil
238
Vehicle equipment
238
Engine oil
238
Coolant
240
Vehicle equipment
240
General information
240
Coolant temperature
240
Coolant level
240
Maintenance
241
Vehicle equipment
241
MINI maintenance system
241
Condition Based Service CBS
241
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
241
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
242
Replacing components
243
Vehicle equipment
243
Tool kit
243
Wiper blade replacement
243
Lamp and bulb replacement
244
Changing wheels
249
Vehicle battery
252
Fuses
253
Breakdown assistance
254
Vehicle equipment
254
Hazard warning flashers
254
Warning triangle
254
First aid kit
254
Roadside Assistance
254
Jump-starting
254
Tow-starting and towing
256
Care
259
Vehicle equipment
259
Car washes
259
Technical data
266
Vehicle equipment
266
Engine specifications
266
Dimensions
267
Weights
271
Capacities
273
Short commands for voice activation system
274
Vehicle equipment
274
General information
274
Adjusting
274
Vehicle information
275
Navigation
275
Radio
277
CD/multimedia
278
Telephone
278
Office
279
Contacts
279

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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.

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