Rover Mini Operations Instructions Page 1

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Locks & Alarm7ARMING THE ALARMThe handset has two buttons which, when pressed,send a codedradio signal to a receiverin the car.The ’padlock’symbol

Locks & Alarm8KEY AND HANDSET NUMBERSYou have been suppliedwith two handsetsand two sets of keys,comprising:• A large plastichandled key for opera

Locks & Alarm9HANDSET BATTERYThe handset batteryshould last for approximatelythree years,dependent upon use. When the battery needs replacing,theo

Seats10Forward/backward adjustmentLift the lever (1) and slidethe seat into position. Make sure the seatis locked in position before driving.Backrest

Seats11Rear seat access leversLift the lever (1) upwards to fold the backrestforwards.Pull the lever(2) to fold the whole seat forwards.For Your Safet

Seat Belts12SEAT BELT SAFETYThe seat belts supplied with your car are intended for use by adultsized occupants and must be used by one occupant only.E

Seat Belts13Fastening the beltPull the seat belt steadilyacross the body and, ensuring thewebbing is not twisted, insert the metal tongue plate into t

Seat Belts14Caring for seat beltsRegularly inspect the belt webbing for signsof fraying, cuts andwear, also pay particularattention to the condition o

Airbag SRS15The airbag supplementaryrestraint system (SRS) providesadditional protectionfor the driverin the eventof a SEVEREFRONTAL IMPACT ON THE VEH

Airbag SRS16How the airbag SRS worksIn a frontal collision,a sensormonitors the force of the impact todetermine whetherthe airbag should be inflated.

MINIImportant InformationThe information below replaces that shown in the Cooling System section ofthe Owner’s Handbook, RCL 0179ENG.Anti-freezeThe an

Airbag SRS17Service informationAfter 10 years from the date of registration(or installation date of areplacement airbag SRS), some components will nee

Mirrors18Exterior mirrorsAdjust the exteriormirrorsto give the required view from thedriver’s seat position.Interior mirrorAdjust the interiormirror t

Mirrors19Vanity mirrorTo use the vanity mirror, pull down the passenger’ssun visor.Operating Tip ...Always return the sun visor toits stowed po

Windows20Front windowsTurn the handle to open or close window as required.Rear ventilator windows (illustrated)To open, pull the catch forwards, then

Sunroof21SUNROOF(if fitted)The sunroof can be operated when the starter switch is turned toposition ’I’ or ’II’.Opening and closingTo open the roof, p

Sunroof22Emergency operationIf the electricmotor will not close the sunroof, it can be closedmanually by following the procedurebelow.1. Remove the ci

Heating & Ventilation23The heating and ventilationsystem provides fresh or heated airtothe interior of the car. Air outlets are providedto the win

Heating & Ventilation241. Air temperature controlHEATED AIR: Pull the control out.UNHEATED AIR: Push the control in.2. Air distribution controlLef

Interior Equipment25INTERIOR LIGHTSwitch positions:1. Light permanently on.2. Light permanently off.3. Light comes on automaticallywhen a door is open

Interior Equipment26CLOCKThe clock faceis illuminatedautomaticallywhen the sidelights areswitched on and the starter switchis turned to position ’I’ o

1In addition to this handbook, your literature pack contains thefollowing documents:• Service PortfolioThis book includesimportant informationabout Ro

Interior Equipment27GLOVEBOXPress the upper edge of the gloveboxlid to open.ASHTRAYPush the front of the ashtrayon the right hand side to open.To remo

In-Car Entertainment28RADIO AERIALYour car is equipped with a detachablemast aerial mounted on theroof; unscrew to remove.Always checkthe availablehea

Load Carrying29Rear window shelfHard, heavy or pointed objectsshould not be carriedon the rearwindow shelf - they may cause personal injuryor damage t

Instruments301. SpeedometerIndicates road speed in milesper hour and/or kilometresper hour.2. Total distance recorder (odometer)Indicates the total di

Instruments316. Voltmeter (if fitted)Indicates batteryvoltage. During normal driving, the pointershouldregister between 12 and 15 volts depending on r

Warning Lights321. Low oil pressure - REDIlluminates as a bulb checkwhen the starterswitch is turned toposition ’II’ and extinguishes when the engine

Warning Lights335. Direction indicators - GREENThe left or right warning light flashesin time with the left or rightdirection indicatorlights, wheneve

Starting & Driving34STARTER SWITCH & STEERING LOCKThe starter switch uses the following sequenceof key positionstooperate the steeringlock, el

Starting & Driving35Starting the engine1. Check that the handbrakeis on and the gear leveris in neutral.2. Switch off all unnecessaryelectrical eq

Starting & Driving36RUNNING-INThe engine, gearbox,brakes and tyres need time to ’bed-in’andadjust to the demands of everydaymotoring. During the f

BEFORE YOU DRIVEDRIVING CONTROLSMAINTENANCEEMERGENCY INFORMATIONTECHNICAL DATAContents1Controls 3Locks & Alarm 4Seats 10Seat Belts 12Airbag SRS 15

Catalytic Converter37The exhaust systemon your carincorporatesa catalyticconverterwhich converts poisonous exhaustemissionsinto environmentallyless ha

Catalytic Converter38Driving• Do not overload or excessively’rev’ the engine.• Do not switch off the enginewhen the car is in motion with adrive gear

Gearbox39The gear positionsare indicatedon the gear lever knob.Synchromesh engagementis providedon all forwardgears.Selecting reverseBefore selectingr

Fuel System40FUEL FILLINGThe fuel filleris locatedin the rearleft hand wing. Insertthe largerall-metal key in the lock, turn it anti-clockwiseand allo

Fuel System41FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCHThe fuel cut-off switchis a safetydevicewhich, in the eventof acollision or sudden impact, automaticallycuts off the f

Wipers42WIPER CONTROLSThe wipers and washers willonly operate when the starterswitch isturned to position ’I’ or ’II’.Single wipePull the leverdown an

Lights & Indicators43Direction indicatorsThe direction indicators will only operatewith the starterswitchturned to position ’II’.• For a right-han

Lights & Indicators44Headlight levellingThe height of the headlightbeams is affected by the distribution ofweight inside the vehicle. Always ensur

Switches45FASCIA SWITCHES1. Rear fog guard lightPress the bottom of the switch to operate; the indicator light in theswitch illuminateswhen the rear f

Brakes46BRAKING SYSTEMThe hydraulic braking systemoperates through dual circuits;if onecircuit should fail, the other will continue to function. Howev

Introduction2Welcome to your new Mini. This handbook, together with the otherpublications in the literaturepack, providesall the information youneed t

Brakes47HANDBRAKEThe handbrake operates on the rear wheels only and should notrequire adjustment.To apply the handbrake, pull the lever up.Always appl

Maintenance48ROUTINE SERVICINGThe safety, reliabilityand performance of your car will depend partlyon how it is maintained.Maintenance is the owner’s

Maintenance49SAFETY IN THE GARAGEIf you need to carry out maintenance, observe the followingsafety precautions at all times:• Keep your hands, tools a

Bonnet Opening501. From inside the car, pull the bonnet releaselever.2. Push the safety catch lever away from the front of the bonnetand raise the bon

Engine Compartment51WARNING!While working in the enginecompartment, alwaysobserve the safetyprecautions listed under’Safety in the garage’ on apreviou

Engine52OIL LEVEL CHECK & TOP-UPCheck the oil level when the car is on levelground with the engineswitched off. If the engineis warm, wait for at

Cooling System53COOLANT CHECK & TOP-UPCheck the coolant level weekly when the engine is cold and, ifnecessary,top-up with a mixtureof anti-freezea

Brakes & Clutch54CLUTCH FLUID CHECK & TOP-UPThe fluid levelmay fall slightly during use. However,anyappreciabledrop in levelwithin a short per

Brakes & Clutch55BRAKE FLUID CHECK & TOP-UPThe fluid levelmay fall slightly duringuse, but should not dropbelow the ’MIN’ mark on the side of

Washers56WASHER RESERVOIRThe windscreen washer reservoiris in the luggage compartment.Check the leveleveryweek and top-up with a mixture of water and

Controls31. Voltmeter (if fitted)2. Clock3. Ashtray4. Oil temperature gauge(if fitted)5. Instrument panel &warning lights6. Lighting & directi

Washers57WASHER JETSTo adjust a jet, use a needle as a leverto reposition the jet hole.Direct the spray towards the upper half of the windscreen.If a

Wipers58WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT1. Lift the wiper awayfrom the windscreen2. With the blade at right angles to the arm, press the locking tab(arrowed in

Battery59Battery removal & replacementThe battery is located in the luggage compartment. Beforedisconnecting the battery, removethe starterkey and

Battery60Battery maintenanceThe battery is a low-maintenancetype, and during normal use intemperate climates,will not require topping-up.If it is nece

Battery61Battery chargingBefore charging, the battery must be removed from the car and theelectrolytetopped-up above the minimum level(see previouspag

Tyres62Tyre careAlways drivewith considerationfor the condition of the tyres, andfrequently inspectthe tread and side wallsfor punctures and signsof d

Tyres63Punctured tyresYour car is fitted with tubelesstyres, which will not normallyloseair immediatelya sharpobject penetratesthe casing(providedtheo

Cleaning & Car Care64WASHING YOUR CARIf the car is particularlydirty, use a hose to flush grime and gritfrom the surface prior to washing. Then wa

Cleaning & Car Care65Protecting paint damageAfter washing, examinethe paintworkfor damage. Treat paint chipsand scratcheswith a Roverpaint touch-u

Cleaning & Car Care66Wiper bladesWash in warm soapy water. DO NOT use spiritor petrol basedcleaners.Fabric sun roofWash with soapy water and a spo

Locks & Alarm4ALARM SYSTEMYour car is fitted with a sophisticatedelectronic anti-theft alarm andengine immobilisationsystem.In order to ensuremaxi

Cleaning & Car Care67Body drainage pointsIn muddy conditions, the door and body drainagepoints (shown inillustration)could become blocked. From ti

Cleaning & Car Care68CLEANING THE INTERIORPlastic materials: Cleanwith diluted upholsterycleaneror warmwater and a non-detergentsoap (to achieve a

Emergency Towing69Towing for recoveryIf your car is to be towed, most qualifiedrecoveryspecialistswilluse wheel lift equipment to suspend the front wh

Emergency Towing70Transporter or trailer lashingIf your car should require transporting on the backof a trailerortransporter, only use the front towin

Wheel Changing71CHANGING A WHEELBefore changing a wheel, apply the handbrake and select 1st gear. Ifjacking on a slope, place chocks at the front and

Wheel Changing72Changing the wheelIMPORTANT: If the wider175/50 tyres arefitted to the car,refer tothe important informationbelow before changing the

Wheel Changing73LOCKING WHEEL NUTSOne locking wheel nut is fitted to each road wheel.Locking wheelnuts are visuallysimilar to standard wheelnuts, but

Fuses74MAIN FUSE BOX - Checking or renewing a fuse1. Turn off the starter switch and all electricalequipment.2. Remove the fuse box cover (usea coin t

Fuses75MAIN FUSE BOX (inside the car)Fuse No Rating(amps)Circuits protectedA1 10 Headlight main beam - RHA2 10 Headlight dipped beam - RHA3 10 Side an

Fuses76ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSESFour fusible links are situated in a small fuse box at the front righthand side of the enginecompartment. These protect

Locks & Alarm5LOCKING THE CARBefore locking the car, ensureall doors, windows, sunroof, bonnetand luggage compartmentaperturesare securelyclosed.T

Fuses77A single 15 amp fuse, located on the right side of the enginecompartment protectsthe front fog lights (if fitted).H2168

Bulb Replacement78Headlight (and sidelight)1. Remove the screwand headlight finisher.2. Using a screwdriveras a lever (seeillustration),levertheheadli

Bulb Replacement79screws alsocontrol headlightalignment and, for this reason,must not be removed; they are mounted in a pliable materialwith sufficien

Bulb Replacement80Fog and driving lights (if fitted)1. Remove the screwat the base of the light. This will releasethelens and bulb assemblyfrom the la

Bulb Replacement81Rear light unitRemove three screws to release the lens. The lensis made in twoparts, which slot together. When replacing the lens, t

Bulb Replacement82Rear fog guard lightRemove two screwssecuringthe lens to the body. Remove thelens, then push and twist the bulb anti-clockwiseto rem

Bulb Replacement83Side repeater light1. Push the light unit firmlyto the right to withdraw it from thefront wing.2. Twist the bulb holder anti-clockwi

Bulb Replacement84REPLACEMENT BULBSHeadlight (halogen): 60/55 watts GLB 472Auxiliary (halogen): 55 watts GLB 453Sidelight: 4 watts GLB 233Direction in

Parts & Accessories85SERVICE PARTS & ACCESSORIESOnly Rover dealers are able to provide the full range ofrecommended partsand accessoriesthat m

Vehicle Identification86IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS1. Vehicle identification number (VIN)Stamped on a metal plate attached to the right hand wing valance.A

Locks & Alarm6Interior lockingBoth doors can be lockedfrom insidethe car by moving the latchrearwards (move the latchforwards to unlock).Luggage c

Technical Data87EngineCapacity 1275 cm3...Firing order 1-3-4-2...

Technical Data88WeightsApprox unladen weight (full fuel tank,excluding options) 715 kg... 1576 lb...

Technical Data89FUEL CONSUMPTIONThe fuel consumption figures shown below have been calculatedusing a standard testingprocedure (the new EC test proced

Index90AAccessories 85Aerial 28Airbag SRS 15, 32Alarm system 4Anti-freeze 53Anti-theft alarm 4Anti-theft alarm indicator 32Ashtray 27BBattery 59Batter

Index91PParking 35Parts 85Poisonous fluids 49Polishing 65Pre-tensioners 14Punctured tyres 63RRadio 28Radio aerial 28Radio/cassetteplayer 28Rear fog gu