User manual MINI MINI COOPER S 2003

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW MINI This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. [. . . ] As long as the indicator lamp is lit, the heating operates at high power output ­ rapid defrosting. The heating continues to run with reduced power output and then switches itself off automatically. Air conditioning Air conditioner switched on: Indicator lamp lights up. The air is cooled and dehumidified and ­ depending on the temperature setting ­ rewarmed. After the engine start, the windshield may fog over briefly. When the air conditioner is operating, condensation is formed which then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water on the ground are therefore normal. < Temperature Turn to the right ­ red ­ to increase the temperature of the passenger compartment. Rapid heating: turn to the extreme right. Then select a pleasant interior temperature. Windshield heating* Air distribution Air distribution in upper body region , upper body region and footwell , footwell , footwell and windows , and windows . All intermediate positions are possible, see illustration and overview on page 67. Windshield heating switched on: Indicator lamp lights up. Recirculated air mode As long as the indicator lamp is Supply of outside air into the lit, the heating operates at high power outvehicle is blocked: put ­ rapid defrosting. The air within the vehicle is recirculated. The heating continues to run with reduced power output and then switches itself off Do not run the recirculated air mode automatically. 30 minutes, as otherwise the air quality in the interior will deteriorate. < If the windows fog up in the recirculated air mode, turn the recirculated air mode off and if necessary increase the air supply. < 68 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM* OVERVIEW Draft-free ventilation Air supply for the upper body area: Button 1: air outlets can be opened and closed by turning. The points indicate the position in each case. Nozzle 2: air vent direction is controlled by turning. Defrosting and demisting windows 1. Set the rotary blower speed control for the airflow rate to position 4 2. Turn the rotary temperature control completely to the right ­ red 3. Rotary control for air distribution in position 4. To defrost the rear window: switch on the rear window defroster and, if required, the windshield heating. Particle filter The particle filter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. Your MINI Dealer will replace it during routine maintenance. A substantial reduction in the air supply indicates that the filter must be replaced before scheduled maintenance. Online Edition for Part-No. [. . . ] 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG DIMENSIONS OVERVIEW All measuring units in inches / millimeters. 35 ft / 10. 66 m. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG 131 INDEX DATA REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS WEIGHTS MINI COOPER Curb weight with manual transmission with Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) Approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission with Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load ­ with special MINI roof rack Cargo area volume lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg cu ft / liters 2, 526 / 1, 146 2, 557 / 1, 160 3, 340 / 1, 515 3, 373 / 1, 530 1, 918 / 870 1, 609 / 730 165 / 75 5. 3 / 150 MINI COOPER S 2, 678 / 1, 215 ­ 3, 494 / 1, 585 ­ 1, 962 / 890 1, 698 / 770 165 / 75 5. 3 / 150 132 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG CAPACITIES Notes Fuel tank Reserve Windshield/ Headlamp washer reservoir Cooling system including heater circuit Engine with oil filter change Manual transmission Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) gal. [. . . ]