2018 Mini Cooper Owner's Manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Mini
Model:
Cooper
Rating:
Table of Contents
- AT A GLANCE
14
Cockpit
16
Vehicle features and options
16
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
16
In the vicinity of the center console
18
In the vicinity of the roofliner
19
Central Information Display (CID)
20
Vehicle features and options
20
Concept
20
Safety information
20
Overview of control elements
20
Operating concept
22
Touchpad
23
Example: setting the clock
24
Status information
25
Split screen
25
Programmable memory buttons
26
Deleting personal data in the vehicle
26
Entering letters and numbers
27
Voice activation system
28
Vehicle features and options
28
Concept
28
General information
28
Functional requirements
28
Using the voice activation system
28
Possible commands
28
Example: opening the tone settings
29
Setting the voice dialog
29
Adjusting the volume
29
Information on Emergency Requests
30
Environmental conditions
30
Owner's Manual media
31
Vehicle features and options
31
General information
31
Printed Owner's Manual
31
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
31
MINI Motorer’s Guide app
33
Online Owner's Manual
33
Media components
33
Opening and closing
38
Vehicle features and options
38
Remote control
38
Integrated key
42
Buttons for the central locking system
42
Comfort Access
43
Tailgate
45
Personal Profile
46
Settings
48
Alarm system
49
Power windows
50
Panoramic glass sunroof
52
Settings
55
Vehicle features and options
55
Sitting safely
55
Front seats
55
Safety belts
57
Front head restraints
59
Rear head restraints
60
Mirrors
61
Steering wheel
63
Transporting children safely
64
Vehicle features and options
64
The right place for children
64
Installing child restraint systems
65
LATCH child restraint fixing system
66
ON 5-door models: Locking the doors and windows
68
Driving
69
Vehicle features and options
69
Start/Stop button
69
Starting the engine
70
Engine stop
71
Auto Start/Stop function
71
Parking brake
74
Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher
74
Washer/wiper system
75
Canada: wiper system
78
Washer fluid
81
Manual transmission
82
Steptronic transmission
83
Displays
91
Vehicle features and options
91
Instrument cluster
91
Check Control
92
Fuel gauge
96
Tachometer
96
Odometer and trip odometer
96
External temperature
96
Time
96
Date
97
Range
97
Current fuel consumption
97
Service requirements
97
Gear shift indicator
98
Speed Limit Info
98
Selection lists
100
Onboard Computer
100
Driving Excitement
102
Speed warning
103
Settings on the Control Display
104
LED ring on the central instrument cluster
105
Head-up Display
105
Lights
109
Vehicle features and options
109
Overview
109
Parking lights, low beams and roadside parking lights
109
Welcome lights and headlight courtesy delay feature
110
Automatic headlight control
110
Daytime running lights
111
Cornering light
111
Adaptive headlight range control
111
High-beam Assistant
111
Fog lights
112
Instrument lighting
113
Interior lights
113
Safety
115
Vehicle features and options
115
Airbags
115
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
118
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
123
Intelligent Safety
125
Approach control warning with city light braking function
126
Person warning with City light braking function
129
Brake force display
132
Alertness assistant
132
PostCrash – iBrake
133
Driving stability control systems
134
Vehicle features and options
134
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
134
Brake assistant
134
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
134
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
135
Performance Control
136
Dynamic Damping Control
136
MINI Driving Modes switch
136
Drive-off assistant
137
Servotronic
138
Driving comfort
139
Vehicle features and options
139
Camera-based cruise control
139
Cruise control
144
PDC Park Distance Control
146
Rearview camera
149
Parking assistant
152
Climate control
157
Vehicle features and options
157
Interior air quality
157
Air conditioner
157
Automatic climate control
160
Ventilation
163
Parked-car ventilation
163
Interior equipment
165
Vehicle features and options
165
Integrated Universal Remote Control
165
Digital compass
167
Sun visor
169
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
169
Sockets
169
USB interface/AUX-IN port
170
Storage compartments
172
Vehicle features and options
172
Safety information
172
Overview
172
Glove compartment
172
Compartments in the doors
173
Center armrest
173
Cup holders
173
Clothes hooks
174
Cargo area
175
Vehicle features and options
175
Loading
175
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
176
Cargo cover
176
Storage space under cargo floor panel
177
Enlarging the cargo area
177
Things to remember when driving
184
Vehicle features and options
184
Breaking-in period
184
General driving notes
185
Roof-mounted luggage rack
187
Rear luggage rack
187
Driving on racetracks
188
Saving fuel
189
Vehicle features and options
189
General information
189
Remove unnecessary cargo
189
Remove attached parts following use
189
Close the windows and glass sunroof
189
Tires
189
Drive away without delay
189
Look well ahead when driving
189
Avoid high engine speeds
190
Use coasting conditions
190
Switch off the engine during longer stops
190
Switch off any functions that are not currently needed
190
Have maintenance carried out
190
Refueling
198
Vehicle features and options
198
General information
198
Safety information
198
Fuel cap
198
Follow the following when refueling
199
Fuel
200
Vehicle features and options
200
Fuel recommendation
200
Wheels and tires
202
Vehicle features and options
202
Tire inflation pressure
202
Tire identification marks
208
Tire tread
210
Tire damage
210
Changing wheels and tires
211
Run-flat tires
213
Repairing a flat tire
213
Mobility System
213
Snow chains
217
Changing wheels/tires
218
Emergency wheel
221
Engine compartment
223
Vehicle features and options
223
Important features in the engine compartment
223
Hood
223
Engine oil
225
Vehicle features and options
225
General information
225
Safety information
225
Electronic oil measurement
225
Adding engine oil
226
Engine oil types to add
227
Engine oil change
228
Coolant
229
Vehicle features and options
229
General information
229
Safety information
229
Coolant level
229
Disposal
230
Maintenance
231
Vehicle features and options
231
MINI maintenance system
231
Condition Based Service CBS
231
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
231
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
232
Replacing components
233
Vehicle features and options
233
Onboard vehicle tool kit
233
Wiper blade replacement
233
Light/bulb replacement
234
Vehicle battery
242
Fuses
243
Breakdown assistance
244
Vehicle features and options
244
Hazard warning flashers
244
Roadside Assistance
244
Warning triangle
244
First-aid kit
244
Jump-starting
244
Tow-starting and towing
246
Care
250
Vehicle features and options
250
Washing the vehicle
250
Technical data
256
Vehicle features and options
256
General information
256
Dimensions
256
Weights
257
Capacities
259
259
Appendix
260
Updates after the editorial deadline
260
FAQ about the 2018 Mini Cooper Manual
What contains the 2018 Cooper manual?
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. A general overview of what you might find in a Mini Cooper 2018 owner's manual:
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Mini Cooper owners can do
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
Where to download the 2018 Mini Cooper Owners Manual?
The Mini Cooper owner manual for the 2018 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Mini Cooper year 2018 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2018 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Mini Cooper (2018) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2018 is available in English.
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