MINI Hardtop 4 Door (2021 year). Manual in english — page 7

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Interior equipment

Synchronizing the universal remote control

- The LED flashes fast: the hand-held

with the system:

transmitter was detected but pro-

gramming is not complete.

1. Park the vehicle within range of the re-

Press the button on the interior mir-

mote-controlled system.

ror for 2 seconds and release. Per-

2. Program the relevant button on the inte-

form this procedure three times to

rior mirror as described.

complete the programming proce-

3. Locate and press the synchronizing but-

dure.

ton on the system being programmed,

If the integrated universal remote

e.g. at the garage gate. You have approx.

control remains nonoperational, con-

30 seconds for the next step.

tinue with the special features for

4. Hold down the programmed button on

change code wireless systems.

the interior mirror for approximately

- LED does not flash green after

3 seconds and then release it. If neces-

60 seconds: programming not com-

sary, repeat this step up to three times

pleted.

in order to finish synchronization. Once

Repeat steps 3 to 6.

synchronization is complete, the pro-

grammed function will be carried out.

If the programming procedure is not com-

pleted, the previous programming will re-

main unchanged.

Reprogramming individual buttons

Switch on the ignition.

Operation

Press and hold the interior mirror but-

ton to be programmed.

Warning

As soon as the LED on the interior mir-

The operation of remote-controlled sys-

ror flashes orange after approx. 20 sec-

tems with the integrated universal remote

onds, release the button.

control, such as the garage door, may re-

Hold the hand-held transmitter for the

sult in injury, for example, body parts be-

system to be used approx. 1 to 12 in/2.5

coming jammed in a garage door. There is

to 30 cm away from the buttons on the

a risk of injury or risk of damage to prop-

interior mirror. The required distance

erty. Make sure that the area of movement

depends on the hand-held transmitter.

of the respective system is clear during

Press and hold the button of the desired

programming and operation. Also follow

function on the hand-held transmitter.

the safety information of the hand-held

transmitter.

Canada: if programming with the hand-

held transmitter was interrupted, hold

down the interior mirror button and re-

The system, such as the garage door, can be

peatedly press and release the hand-held

operated using the button on the interior

transmitter button for 2 seconds.

mirror while the engine is running or when

the ignition is started. To do this, hold down

The LED can light up in different ways.

the button within receiving range of the

- The LED lights up green: the pro-

system until the function is activated. The

gramming procedure is completed.

interior mirror LED stays lit while the wire-

Release the button.

less signal is being transmitted.

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Deleting stored functions

Mirror display

All stored functions will be deleted. The

The compass shows the current driving di-

functions cannot be deleted individually.

rection.

Press and hold the two outer buttons on the

interior mirror simultaneously for approxi-

Operating concept

mately 10 seconds until the LED on the in-

Various functions can be called up by press-

terior mirror flashes green rapidly.

ing the control button with a pointed object,

such as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar

object. The following setting options are

Digital compass

displayed in succession, depending on how

long the control button is pressed:

Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.

Overview

3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.

–

6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.

–

9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering

setting.

12 to 15 seconds: language setting.

Setting the compass zones

Sets the particular compass zones on the ve-

hicle so that the compass operates correctly;

Control button

refer to World map with compass zones.

Mirror display

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World map with magnetic zones

Procedure

1. Press and hold the control button for ap-

1. Make sure that there are no large metal-

prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the

lic objects or overhead power lines near

set compass zone appears in the mirror.

the vehicle and that there is sufficient

room to drive around in a circle.

2. To change the zone setting, press the

control button quickly and repeatedly

2. Set the currently applicable compass

until the number of the compass zone

zone.

that corresponds with your location ap-

3. Press and hold the control button for ap-

pears in the mirror.

prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears

The set zone is stored automatically. The

on the display. Next, drive in a complete

compass is ready for use again after approx-

circle at least once at a speed of no more

imately 10 seconds.

than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc-

cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points

Calibrating the digital compass

of the compass.

The digital compass must be calibrated in

Left/right-hand steering

the event of the following:

The digital compass is already set for right

- The wrong compass point is displayed.

or left-hand steering at the factory.

- The point of the compass displayed does

not change despite changing the direc-

Setting the language

tion of travel.

Press and hold the control button for ap-

- Not all points of the compass are dis-

prox. 12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the

played.

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control button again to switch between

Ashtray/cigarette lighter

English "E" and German "O".

Settings are stored automatically after ap-

Overview

proximately 10 seconds.

Sun visor

Glare shield

To provide protection against glare, fold the

sun visor down or pivot it to the side.

Vanity mirror

The ashtray is located in one of the frontal

A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor

cup holders, the cigarette lighter above it in

behind a cover.

the center console.

When the cover is opened, the mirror light-

ing switches on.

Ashtray

In order to empty the ashtray, remove the

ashtray from the cup holder.

Front passenger side dash-

board

Cigarette lighter

Decorative trim

Safety information

Warning

Contact with the hot heating element or

the hot socket of the cigarette lighter can

cause burns. Flammable materials can ig-

nite if the cigarette lighter falls down or is

held against the objects. There is a risk of

fire and injuries. There is a risk of damage

to property. Take hold of the cigarette

lighter by its handle. Make sure that chil-

Customized decorative trim panels for the

dren do not use the cigarette lighter.

dashboard on the front passenger side are

available as original MINI accessories de-

pending on the equipment specification.

Follow the assembly instructions.

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NOTICE

If metal objects fall into the socket, they

Battery chargers for the vehicle battery

can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of

can work with high voltages and currents,

damage to property. Replace the cigarette

which means that the 12 volt on-board

lighter or socket cover again after using

network can be overloaded or damaged.

the socket.

There is a risk of damage to property. Only

connect battery chargers for the vehicle

battery to the starting aid terminals in the

Operation

engine compartment.

Push in the cigarette lighter.

The cigarette lighter can be

NOTICE

removed as soon as it pops

back out.

If metal objects fall into the socket, they

can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of

damage to property. Replace the cigarette

lighter or socket cover again after using

Sockets

the socket.

Concept

In the center console

The lighter socket can be used as a socket

for electrical equipment while the ignition

is switched on or the engine is running.

General information

The total load of all sockets must not exceed

140 watts at 12 volts.

Do not damage the socket by using non-

compatible connectors.

Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.

Safety information

Warning

Devices and cables in the unfolding area of

the airbags, such as portable navigation

devices, can hinder the unfolding of the

airbag or be thrown around in the car's in-

terior during unfolding. There is a risk of

injury. Make sure that devices and cables

are not in the airbag's area of unfolding.

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In the cargo area

Properties of lower USB port:

- USB port Type C.

- For charging mobile devices and for

data transfer.

- Charge current: max. 3 A.

Wireless charging tray

Concept

The socket is located on the right side in

The wireless charging tray enables the fol-

the cargo area.

lowing functions to be performed without

cables:

- Charging the rechargeable battery of a

USB port

mobile phone with Qi capability and of

other mobile devices, which support the

Qi standard.

General information

- Connect the mobile phone to the exter-

Follow the information regarding the con-

nal antenna.

nection of mobile devices to the USB port in

the section on USB connections, refer to

Depending on the country, this provides

page 55.

for better network reception and a con-

sistent reproduction quality.

In the center console

General information

When inserting the mobile phone, make

sure there are no objects between it and the

wireless charging tray.

During charging, the surface of the tray and

the mobile phone may become warm.

Higher temperatures may lead to a reduc-

tion in the charge current through the mo-

bile phone, and in isolated cases the charg-

ing process is paused temporarily. Follow

Depending on the equipment version, a USB

the relevant instructions in the mobile

port Type A or a USB port Type A and a USB

phone owner's manual.

port Type C are located in the front of the

center console.

NOTE

Properties of upper USB port:

This device has been tested for human ex-

- USB port Type A.

posure limits and found compliant at a mini-

mum distance of 4 in/10 cm during opera-

- For charging mobile devices and for

tion.

data transfer.

– Charge current: max. 1.5 A.

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Therefore, a distance of 4 in/10 cm must be

Functional requirements

maintained in every direction when operat-

Ignition or standby state is switched on.

ing the device.

- The mobile phone must compatibly sup-

port the required Qi standard. Compati-

ble mobile phones, refer to page 53.

If the mobile phone does not support the

Qi standard, the mobile phone can be

charged using a special Qi-compatible

charging case.

- Use only protective jackets and covers

up to a maximum thickness of

0.07 in/2 mm. Otherwise, the charging

Mounting position of the product.

function may be impaired.

- The mobile phone must not exceed the

Safety information

maximum size of approximately 5.9 x

3.07 x 0.62 in/150 x 78 x 16 mm.

Warning

Overview

When charging a device that meets the Qi

The wireless charging tray is located in the

standard in the wireless charging tray, any

center armrest.

metal objects located between the device

and the tray can become very hot. Placing

storage devices or electronic cards, such

as chip cards, cards with magnetic strips

or cards for signal transmission, between

the device and the tray may impair the

card function. There is a risk of injury and

risk of damage to property. When charg-

ing mobile devices, make sure there are no

objects between the device and the tray.

Front holder with LED

Storage area

NOTICE

Movable clamp

The tray is intended for mobile phones up

to a particular size. Forceful inserting of

the mobile phone into the tray can damage

Inserting the mobile phone

the tray or the mobile phone. There is a

1. Open center armrest, refer to vehicle

risk of damage to property. Observe the

maximum dimensions for mobile phones.

2. Push back the clamp.

Do not force the mobile phone into the

tray.

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3. Insert the mobile phone with the display

LED displays

facing upward in the direction of the

front holder, arrow 1.

Color

Meaning

Blue

The mobile phone is charging.

Depending on the model, the

blue LED is no longer illuminated

once the inserted mobile phone

with Qi capability is fully

charged.

Or-

The mobile phone is not charg-

ange

ing.

Temperature on the mobile

4. Place the mobile phone in the storage

phone possibly too high or for-

area, arrow 2.

eign object in the charging tray.

5. Push the clamp forward and clamp the

mobile phone in the tray.

Red

The mobile phone is not charg-

ing.

6. Close the center armrest.

Contact a dealer’s service center

or another qualified service cen-

Removing the mobile phone

ter or repair shop.

Open the center armrest.

Push the clamp back and remove the

System limits

mobile phone.

At high temperatures on the mobile phone

or in the vehicle, the charging functions of

the mobile phone may be limited and some

functions may no longer work.

LTE-Compensator - Information

and User Manual

Your car is equipped with a wireless charg-

ing tray (WCA) to charge your mobile phone

and connect it to the mobile network. To en-

sure the best possible connection a signal

booster (LTE-Compensator) is used in con-

junction with the WCA. The following para-

graphs refer to this booster:

This is a CONSUMER device.

BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS

DEVICE with your wireless provider and

have your provider's consent. Most wireless

providers consent to the use of Compensa-

tors. Some providers may not consent to the

use of this device on their network. If you

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are unsure, contact your provider. You

tennas or coupling devices will cause the

MUST operate this device with approved an-

cease of the booster´s operating license.

tennas and cables as specified by the manu-

The booster device fulfills the network pro-

facturer. Antennas MUST be installed at

tection standards as required by the FCC,

least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person. You

such as intermodulation limits, oscillation

MUST cease operating this device immedi-

detection and gain limits.

ately if requested by the FCC or a licensed

Booster Manufacturer: Kathrein Automotive

wireless service provider. Warning E911 lo-

cation information may not be provided or

Model Number: LTECOMPB0

may be inaccurate for calls served by using

Part Number: 6803145-01

this device.

FCC-ID: 2ACC7LTECOMPB0

Please observe additionally the following in-

formation

- Sprint Nextel will allow consumers to

register their signal boosters by calling

their toll-free number.

- T-Mobile online registration link:

(www.T-Mobile.com/BoosterRegistra-

tion); (https://saqat.t-mobile.com/sites/

SignalBooster#).

- Verizon’s online registration link:

(http://www.verizonwireless.com/

wcms/consumer/register-signal-boos-

ter.html).

- AT&T online registration link (https://

securec45.securewebsession.com/

attsignalbooster.com/).

- U.S.Cellular online registration link

(http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/

support/fcc-booster-registration.jsp).

Before use you must register your booster

device with your wireless provider.

If you should be requested by the FCC to

cease operating your booster, you are not

allowed to insert your mobile phone in the

charging tray anymore unless the booster is

permanently deactivated by your local MINI

dealer.

You must not remove the booster from the

car nor use it with any other than the prein-

stalled coupling device or antenna. Any

modification of the existing antenna or cou-

pling device as well as the use of other an-

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Storage compartments

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Storage compartments

- Glove compartment on the front passen-

Vehicle features and options

ger side.

- Compartments in the doors.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with

- Storage compartment in the center arm-

the series. It also describes features and

rest.

functions that are not necessarily available

- Storage compartment in front of the cup

in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-

holders.

tions or country versions. This also applies

- Clothes hooks

to safety-related functions and systems.

- Storage tray in the center console.

When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

- Pockets on the backrests of the front

observed.

seats.

Safety information

Glove compartment

Safety information

Warning

Loose objects or devices with a cable con-

Warning

nection to the vehicle, for instance mobile

Folded open, the glove compartment pro-

phones, can be thrown about the car's in-

trudes in the car's interior. Objects in the

terior while driving, for instance in the

glove compartment can be thrown into the

event of an accident, braking or evasive

car's interior while driving, for instance in

maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Secure

the event of an accident, braking or eva-

loose objects or devices with a cable con-

sive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury.

nection to the vehicle in the car's interior.

Always close the glove compartment im-

mediately after using it.

NOTICE

Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can

damage the dashboard. There is a risk of

damage to property. Do not use anti-slip

pads.

Overview

The following storage compartments are

available in the car's interior:

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Storage compartments

Opening

Center armrest

General information

The center armrest contains a storage com-

partment.

Opening

Pull the handle.

The light in the glove compartment

switches on.

Closing

Fold up the cover.

Press button, arrow 1, and open center arm-

rest upward, arrow 2.

Compartments in the doors

Adjusting the height

General information

There are storage compartments in the

doors.

Safety information

Warning

Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or

glasses, can break in the event of an acci-

Press button, arrow 1, and swing center

dent or a braking or evasive maneuver.

armrest upward or downward into the de-

Broken glass can be scattered in the car's

sired height, arrow 2.

interior. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. Do not use any break-

able objects while driving. Only stow

breakable objects in closed storage com-

partments.

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Cup holders

Rear

Safety information

Warning

Unsuitable containers in the cup holders

may damage the cup holders or be thrown

about the car’s interior in the event of an

accident, an evasive maneuver, or forceful

braking. Spilled liquids can distract from

For 3-door models: in front of the rear seats

the traffic conditions and lead to an acci-

and in the side armrests.

dent. Hot drinks can damage the cup

holder or lead to scalding. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to property. Do

not force objects into the cup holder. Use

lightweight, shatterproof, and sealable

containers. Do not transport hot bever-

ages.

Front

For 5-door models: in front of the rear seats.

Clothes hooks

General information

3-door model: The clothes hooks are located

above the side windows in the rear.

In the center console.

5-door model: The clothes hooks are located

above the rear doors.

Safety information

Warning

Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can

obstruct the view while driving. There is a

risk of accident. When suspending cloth-

ing articles from the clothes hooks, ensure

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that they will not obstruct the driver's

view.

Warning

Improper use of the clothes hooks can lead

to a risk of objects flying about during

braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a

risk of injury and risk of damage to prop-

erty. Only hang lightweight objects, for in-

stance clothing articles, from the clothes

hooks.

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Cargo area

loose objects or devices with a cable con-

Vehicle features and options

nection to the vehicle in the car's interior.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with

Warning

the series. It also describes features and

functions that are not necessarily available

Improperly stowed objects can shift and

in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-

be thrown into the car's interior, for in-

tions or country versions. This also applies

stance in the event of an accident or dur-

to safety-related functions and systems.

ing braking and evasive maneuver. Vehi-

When using these functions and systems,

cle occupants can be hit and injured. There

the applicable laws and regulations must be

is a risk of injury. Stow and secure objects

observed.

and cargo properly.

Loading

NOTICE

Fluids in the cargo area can cause damage.

Safety information

There is a risk of damage to property.

Make sure that no fluids leak in the cargo

area.

Warning

High gross weight can overheat the tires,

damage them internally and cause a sud-

Steps for Determining Correct Load

den drop in tire inflation pressure. Driving

Limit

characteristics may be negatively im-

1. Locate the statement “The combined

pacted, reducing lane stability, lengthen-

weight of occupants and cargo should

ing the braking distances and changing

never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on

the steering response. There is a risk of

your vehicle’s placard.

accident. Pay attention to the permitted

load capacity of the tires and never exceed

2. Determine the combined weight of the

the permitted gross weight.

driver and passengers that will be riding

in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the

Warning

driver and passengers from XXX kg or

XXX lbs

Loose objects or devices with a cable con-

nection to the vehicle, for instance mobile

4. The resulting figure equals the available

phones, can be thrown about the car's in-

amount of cargo and luggage load ca-

terior while driving, for instance in the

pacity. For example, if the “XXX”

event of an accident, braking or evasive

amount equals 1,400 lbs and there will

maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Secure

be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehi-

cle, the amount of available cargo and

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luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1,400 -

On 5-door models

750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs)

5. Determine the combined weight of lug-

gage and cargo being loaded on the ve-

hicle. That weight may not safely exceed

the available cargo and luggage load ca-

pacity calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,

load from your trailer will be transferred

to your vehicle. Consult this manual to

determine how this reduces the availa-

ble cargo and luggage load capacity of

The maximum load is the sum of the weight

your vehicle.

of the occupants and the cargo.

The greater the weight of the occupants,

Load

the less cargo that can be transported.

On 3-door models

Stowing and securing cargo

- Cover sharp edges and corners on the

cargo.

- Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as pos-

sible, directly behind and at the bottom

of the rear passenger seat backrests.

- Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is

not occupied, secure each of the outer

safety belts in the opposite buckle.

John Cooper Works GP

- If necessary, fold down the rear back-

rests to stow large cargo.

- Do not stack cargo above the top edge of

the backrests.

- Small and light cargo: secure with

ratchet straps or draw straps.

- Larger and heavy cargo: secure with

cargo straps.

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John Cooper Works GP

Attach load securing aids, such as lashing

straps, tensioning straps, draw straps or

cargo nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo

area.

Cargo cover

General information

When the tailgate is opened, the cargo

- Stow heavy cargo as low and as far for-

cover is raised.

ward as possible, directly behind the

cargo rod.

Safety information

- Do not stack cargo above the top edge of

the cargo rod.

Warning

- Do not stow cargo on top of the cargo

Loose objects or devices with a cable con-

rod.

nection to the vehicle, for instance mobile

phones, can be thrown about the car's in-

terior while driving, for instance in the

Lashing eyes in the cargo area

event of an accident, braking or evasive

maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Secure

loose objects or devices with a cable con-

nection to the vehicle in the car's interior.

Removing

For storing bulky objects the cargo cover

can be removed.

1. Detach the left and right retaining

straps at the tailgate.

Without storage compartment package: to

2. Pull the cargo cover out of the brackets

secure the cargo there are two lashing eyes,

on the left and right.

arrow 1, in the cargo area.

John Cooper Works GP: do not use the loop

on the right side to secure cargo. The loop

on the right side is intended exclusively as

an anchor for the upper retaining strap with

child restraint systems, refer to page 97.

With storage compartment package: to se-

cure the cargo there are six lashing eyes, ar-

rows 1 and 2, in the cargo area.

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Installing

General information

1. Slide the cargo cover forward horizon-

The rear seat backrest is divided into two

tally into the two side brackets until it

parts at a ratio of 60 to 40. The left rear seat

audibly engages.

backrest is connected to the center section.

2. Attach the left and right retaining straps

The rear seat backrests can be folded down

at the tailgate.

from the rear.

Safety information

Storage space under cargo

floor panel

Warning

Danger of jamming with folding down the

backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk

of damage to property. Make sure that the

area of movement of the rear backrest and

the of the head restraint is clear prior to

folding down.

Warning

If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unse-

Located under the cargo floor panel on the

cured cargo can be thrown about the car’s

right side is a trough for the onboard vehi-

interior; for instance, in the event of an ac-

cle tool kit.

cident, braking or an evasive maneuver.

Fold the right side of the cargo floor panel

There is a risk of injury. Make sure that

upward to remove the onboard vehicle tool

the rear seat backrest is locked after fold-

kit.

ing it back.

Warning

Enlarging the cargo area

With a rear backrest that is not locked, the

protective function of the middle safety

Concept

belt is not guaranteed. There is a risk of

The cargo area can be enlarged as follows:

injuries or danger to life. If you are using

- The rear seat backrests can be folded

the middle safety belt, lock the wider rear

down.

seat backrest.

- The rear seat backrests can be moved

into an upright loading position using

the cargo setting.

Warning

The stability of the child restraint system

is limited or compromised with incorrect

seat adjustment or improper installation of

the child seat. There is a risk of injuries or

danger to life. Make sure that the child re-

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straint system fits securely against the

2. Fold the frame up until it engages.

backrest. If possible, adjust the backrest

tilt for all affected backrests and correctly

adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and

backrests are securely engaged or locked.

If possible, adjust the height of the head

restraints or remove them.

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when moving

3. Fold back and engage the rear seat

the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.

backrest.

Make sure that the area of movement is

clear when moving the head restraint.

Folding back the backrest

Fold up the backrest and press it into the

Folding down the rear seat

latch. Make sure that the safety belt is not

backrest from the rear

caught behind the backrest or in between

the backrest and the rear seats.

1. Before the rear seat backrest is folded

down, hook the corresponding safety

belt into the belt buckle on the side.

Variable cargo area floor

2. Pull the lever up, arrow 1, and fold the

rear seat backrest forward, arrow 2.

Concept

With the variable cargo area floor, the cargo

area can be configured corresponding to

transport requirements.

General information

Follow instructions on securing cargo, refer

to page 223.

Cargo position

Concept

The rear seat backrests can be moved into

an upright loading position.

Adjusting

1. Release the backrest, and tilt it forward.

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Removing the cargo floor panel

- Space for smaller objects remains be-

tween the fixed and variable cargo area

floor.

Folded up position

Safety information

Warning

Improper use of the variable cargo floor

5-door models: To change the position of

panel can lead to a danger of objects flying

the cargo area floor, first fold up the rear

about during braking and evasive maneu-

part of the cargo area floor.

vers. There is a risk of injury and risk of

damage to property.

- Do not use the variable cargo floor

panel to separate the cargo area and

car's interior in the sense of a parti-

tion net.

- Only use the variable cargo floor

panel in the folded-up position when

the backrests are folded up and

locked.

- Fold down the variable cargo floor

Grasp the cargo floor panel in the rear and

panel before driving off.

fold slightly upward. Next, pull it backward

from the supports.

- Always secure cargo against shifting,

using straps, belts and lashing eyes,

The cargo floor panel can be removed from

for instance.

the cargo area above the tail lights.

Fold up the cargo floor panel

Lower position

Fold up the cargo floor panel in the lower

- Larger objects can be transported.

position and push it behind the locks, arrow.

You've reached the maximum cargo height.

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Cargo area

CONTROLS

Upper position

– With the backrests folded down, a long,

flat loading surface is produced.

- For 3-door models:

Maximum load in this position:

330 lbs/150 kg.

- For 5-door models:

Maximum load in this position:

441 lbs/200 kg.

- Space for objects remains between the

fixed and variable cargo area floor.

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Things to remember when driving

Vehicle features and options

Engine, transmission, and axle

drive

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with

Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km

the series. It also describes features and

Do not exceed the maximum engine and

functions that are not necessarily available

road speed:

in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-

- For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and

tions or country versions. This also applies

100 mph/160 km/h.

to safety-related functions and systems.

Avoid full load or kickdown under all cir-

When using these functions and systems,

cumstances.

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

From 1,200 miles/2,000 km

The engine and vehicle speed can gradually

Breaking-in period

be increased.

Tires

General information

Tire traction is not optimal due to manufac-

Moving parts need to begin working to-

turing circumstances when tires are brand-

gether smoothly.

new; they achieve their full traction poten-

The following instructions will help you to

tial after a break-in time.

achieve a long vehicle life and good effi-

Drive conservatively for the first

ciency.

200 miles/300 km.

During break-in, do not use the Launch

Control, refer to page 121.

Brake system

Brake discs and brake pads only reach their

Safety information

full effectiveness after ap-

prox. 300 miles/500 km. Drive moderately

Warning

during this break-in period.

Due to new parts and components, safety

and driver assistance systems can react

Clutch

with a delay. There is a risk of accident.

The function of the clutch reaches its opti-

After installing new parts or with a new

mal level only after a distance driven of ap-

vehicle, drive conservatively and inter-

prox. 300 miles/500 km. During this break-

vene early if necessary. Observe the break-

in period, engage the clutch gently.

in procedures of the respective parts and

components.

Following part replacement

The same break-in procedures should be ob-

served if any of the components mentioned

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DRIVING TIPS

above have to be renewed in the course of

Hot exhaust gas system

the vehicle's operating life.

Warning

General driving notes

High temperatures can occur underneath

the body, for instance caused by the ex-

haust gas system, while driving. Contact

Closing the tailgate

with the exhaust gas system can cause

burns. There is a risk of injury. Do not

Safety information

touch the hot exhaust gas system, includ-

ing the exhaust pipe.

Warning

An open tailgate protrudes from the vehi-

Warning

cle and can endanger occupants and other

traffic participants or damage the vehicle

If combustible materials, such as leaves or

in the event of an accident, braking or eva-

grass, come in contact with hot parts of

sive maneuvers. In addition, exhaust

the exhaust gas system, these materials

fumes may enter the car's interior. There

can ignite. There is a risk of fire and inju-

is a risk of injury or risk of damage to

ries. Do not remove the heat shields instal-

property. Do not drive with the tailgate

led and never apply undercoating to them.

open.

Make sure that no combustible materials

can come in contact with hot vehicle parts

in driving operation, idle or during park-

Driving with the tailgate open

ing.

If driving with the tailgate open cannot be

avoided:

Mobile communication devices in

- Close all windows and the glass sunroof.

the vehicle

- Greatly increase the air flow from the

vents.

Warning

- Drive moderately.

Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can

Ice on window glass

influence one another. There is radiation

due to the transmission operations of mo-

bile phones. There is a risk of injury or

NOTICE

risk of damage to property. If possible, in

The window will be lowered slightly when

the car's interior use only mobile phones

pulling on the door handle. In the event of

with direct connections to an exterior an-

frost, the window may freeze up and not

tenna in order to exclude mutual interfer-

be lowered. There is a risk of damage to

ence and deflect the radiation from the

property. When pulling on the door han-

car's interior.

dle, make sure that the window is lowered.

If necessary, remove snow and ice from

the window. Do not open the door with

force.

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DRIVING TIPS

Things to remember when driving

Hydroplaning

Perform an emergency stop in situations

that require such.

On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water

can form between the tires and road sur-

Steering is still responsive. You can still

face.

avoid any obstacles with a minimum of

steering effort.

This phenomenon is referred to as hydro-

planing. It is characterized by a partial or

Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds

complete loss of contact between the tires

from the hydraulic circuits indicate that

and the road surface, ultimately undermin-

ABS is in its active mode.

ing your ability to steer and brake the vehi-

cle.

John Cooper Works GP: brake system

The vehicle has a brake system that was

Driving through water

adapted for the increased driving dynamics

of the vehicle.

General information

Because of the design for high braking

When driving through water, follow the fol-

power, durability, and controllability, oper-

lowing:

ating noises may be heard when braking.

- Deactivate Auto Start/Stop function.

However, this noise development has no ef-

fect on the performance, operational safety,

- Drive through calm water only.

and durability of the brake.

- Drive through water only if it is not

deeper than maximum 9.8 inches/25 cm.

Objects in the area around the pedals

- Drive through water no faster than

walking speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.

Warning

Safety information

Objects in the driver's floor area can limit

the pedal distance or block a depressed

pedal. There is a risk of accident. Stow ob-

NOTICE

jects in the vehicle such that they are se-

When driving too quickly through too

cured and cannot enter into the driver's

deep water, water can enter into the en-

floor area. Use floor mats that are suitable

gine compartment, the electrical system or

for the vehicle and can be safely attached

the transmission. There is a risk of damage

to the floor. Do not use loose floor mats

to property. When driving through water,

and do not layer several floor mats. Make

do not exceed the maximum indicated wa-

sure that there is sufficient clearance for

ter level and the maximum speed for driv-

the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are

ing through water.

securely fastened again after they were re-

moved, for instance for cleaning.

Braking safely

Driving in wet conditions

General information

When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy

The vehicle is equipped with an Antilock

rain, gently press the brake pedal every few

Braking System ABS as a standard feature.

miles.

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Ensure that this action does not endanger

- Low mileage.

other traffic.

- Extended periods when the vehicle is

The heat generated during braking dries

not used at all.

brake discs and brake pads and protects

- Infrequent use of the brakes.

them against corrosion.

- Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning

In this way braking efficiency will be avail-

agents.

able when you need it.

Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will

cause a pulsating effect on the brakes in

Hills

their response - generally this cannot be

corrected.

General information

Drive long or steep downhill gradients in

Condensation water under the

the gear that requires least braking effort.

parked vehicle

Otherwise, the brakes may overheat and re-

duce brake efficiency.

When using the automatic climate control,

condensation water develops and collects

You can increase the engine's braking effect

underneath the vehicle.

by shifting down, going all the way to first

gear, if needed.

Ground clearance

Safety information

NOTICE

Warning

If the ground clearance is insufficient, e.g.,

curbs or underground garage entrances,

Light but consistent brake pressure can

contact with vehicle parts, e.g., spoiler,

lead to high temperatures, brakes wearing

and the underbody may occur. There is a

out and possibly even brake failure. There

risk of damage to property. Ensure that

is a risk of accident. Avoid placing exces-

there is sufficient ground clearance availa-

sive stress on the brake system.

ble.

Warning

In idle state or with the engine switched

Roof-mounted luggage rack

off, safety functions, for instance engine

braking effect, braking assistance and

General information

steering assistance, may not be available.

There is a risk of accident. Do not attempt

Installation only possible with roof rack.

to drive in idle state or with the engine

Roof racks are available as special accesso-

switched off.

ries.

Mounting

Brake disc corrosion

Follow the installation instructions of the

Corrosion on the brake discs and contami-

roof rack.

nation on the brake pads are increased by

the following circumstances:

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Things to remember when driving

Loading

Mounting

Because roof-mounted luggage racks raise

COOPER

the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded,

they have a major effect on vehicle handling

and steering response.

Therefore, note the following when loading

and driving:

Do not exceed the approved roof/axle

loads and the approved gross vehicle

weight.

Be sure that adequate clearance is main-

tained for tilting and opening the glass

sunroof.

COOPER S

Distribute the roof load uniformly.

–

The roof load should not extend past the

loading area.

Always place the heaviest pieces on the

bottom.

Secure the roof luggage firmly, for in-

stance using ratchet straps.

Do not let objects project into the open-

ing path of the tailgate.

Drive cautiously and avoid sudden ac-

The fixing points, arrows 1, and the socket,

celeration and braking maneuvers. Take

arrow 2, are located below the covers in the

corners gently.

bumper.

Remove the covers before installing the

rear luggage rack.

Rear luggage rack

Loading

General information

Because rear luggage racks raise the vehi-

Installation only possible with rear luggage

cle's center of gravity when loaded, they

rack preparation.

have a major effect on vehicle handling and

steering response.

Rear luggage racks that are classified by the

manufacturer of the vehicle to be suitable

Therefore, note the following when loading

are available as special accessories.

and driving:

- Do not exceed the approved axle load

and the approved gross vehicle weight.

- Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden accelera-

tion and braking maneuvers. Take cor-

ners gently.

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DRIVING TIPS

Power consumption

Have the vehicle prepared for race track op-

eration by a dealer’s service center or an-

Before starting to drive, check the function

other qualified service center or repair

of the rear luggage rack lights. Before start-

shop.

ing to drive, check the function of the

trailer tail lights.

The rear luggage rack lights must not con-

sume more than:

- Turn signals: 42 watts per side.

- Rear lights: 50 watts per side.

- Brake lights: 84 watts in total.

- Rear fog lights: 42 watts in total.

- Backup light: 42 watts in total.

Keep activation times of power consumers

short with the engine switched off to pro-

tect the vehicle battery.

Driving on racetracks

Warning

The vehicle is not designed for use in M

Sport or motor sport type competition.

There is a risk of accident. Do not use the

vehicle for M Sport or motor sport type

competitions.

Higher mechanical and thermal loads during

racetrack operation lead to increased wear.

This wear is not covered by the warranty.

John Cooper Works GP: race track

operation

Always check the engine oil level before

driving on a racetrack. Top up up the engine

oil to the maximum value for use on a race-

track.

The vehicle can only be used under certain

conditions in the M Sport or M Sport similar

competition. This requires adjustments on

the vehicle, such as the use of specific oper-

ating fluids.

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DRIVING TIPS

Reducing fuel consumption

Attached parts on the vehicle impair the

Vehicle features and options

aerodynamics and increase the fuel con-

sumption.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with

the series. It also describes features and

Close the windows and glass

functions that are not necessarily available

in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-

sunroof

tions or country versions. This also applies

to safety-related functions and systems.

Driving with the glass sunroof and windows

When using these functions and systems,

open results in increased air resistance and

the applicable laws and regulations must be

raises fuel consumption.

observed.

Tires

General information

The vehicle contains advanced technologies

Tires can affect consumption in various

for the reduction of consumption and emis-

ways, for instance tire size may influence

sion values.

consumption.

Fuel consumption depends on a number of

different factors.

Check the tire inflation pressure

The implementation of certain measures,

regularly

driving style and regular maintenance can

influence fuel consumption and environ-

Check and, if needed, correct the tire infla-

mental impact.

tion pressure at least twice a month and be-

fore starting on a long trip.

Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling

Remove unnecessary cargo

resistance and thus raises fuel consumption

and tire wear.

Additional weight increases fuel consump-

tion.

Drive away without delay

Remove attached parts follow-

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up

while the vehicle remains stationary. Start

ing use

driving right away, but at moderate engine

speeds.

Remove roof-mounted or rear luggage racks

This is the fastest way for the cold engine

which are no longer required following use.

to reach its operating temperature.

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Reducing fuel consumption

DRIVING TIPS

If the engine is switched off and then re-

Look well ahead when driving

started rather than leaving the engine run-

ning constantly, fuel consumption and emis-

Driving smoothly and proactively reduces

sions are reduced. Savings can begin within

fuel consumption.

a few seconds of switching off the engine.

Avoid unnecessary acceleration and brak-

In addition, fuel consumption is also deter-

ing.

mined by other factors, such as driving

By maintaining a suitable distance to the

style, road conditions, maintenance or envi-

vehicle driving ahead of you.

ronmental factors.

Avoid high engine speeds

Switch off any functions that

are not currently needed

Driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel

consumption and reduces wear.

Functions such as seat heating and the rear

If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift

window defroster require a lot of energy

indicator, refer to page 132.

and consume additional fuel, especially in

city and stop-and-go traffic.

Switch off these functions if they are not

Use coasting conditions

needed.

When approaching a red light, take your

foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle

Have maintenance carried out

coast to a halt.

For going downhill take your foot off the ac-

Have the vehicle maintained regularly to

celerator and let the vehicle roll.

achieve optimal vehicle efficiency and serv-

The flow of fuel is interrupted while coast-

ice life. MINI recommends that mainte-

ing.

nance work be performed by a MINI service

center.

Also note the MINI maintenance systems,

Switch off the engine during

refer to page 281.

longer stops

GREEN Mode

Switching off the engine

Switch off the engine during longer stops,

Concept

for instance at traffic lights, railroad cross-

ings or in traffic congestion.

GREEN Mode supports a driving style that

saves on consumption. For this purpose, the

engine control and comfort features, for in-

Auto Start/Stop function

stance the climate control output, are ad-

The Auto Start/Stop function of the vehicle

justed.

automatically switches off the engine dur-

For Steptronic transmission:

ing a stop.

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Reducing fuel consumption

Under certain conditions the engine is auto-

Via the Central Information Display

matically decoupled from the transmission

(CID)

in the D selector lever position. The vehicle

"My MINI"

continues traveling with the engine idling

to reduce consumption. The D selector lever

2. "Vehicle settings"

position remains engaged.

3. "Configure GREEN"

In addition, context-sensitive instructions

4. Select the desired setting.

are displayed to assist with an efficient

driving style.

Activating/deactivating the functions

The achieved extended range is displayed in

The following functions can be activated/

the instrument cluster as bonus range.

deactivated:

- "GREEN speed warning"

General information

- "GREEN climate control"

The system includes the following MINI-

MALISM functions and MINIMALISM dis-

- "Coasting"

plays:

Settings are stored for the driver profile

- GREEN Limit, refer to page 238

currently used.

- GREEN climate control, refer to

GREEN Limit

page 238.

- "GREEN speed warning": GREEN Limit

- GREEN bonus range, refer to page 239.

is activated.

- GREEN tip, driving instruction, refer to

A GREEN tip is displayed if the speed of

page 239.

the set GREEN Limit is exceeded.

- Coasting driving condition, refer to

- "Tip at:"

page 240.

Set the desired speed for the GREEN

- MINIMALISM analyzer, refer to

Limit.

page 242.

GREEN climate control

Activating GREEN Mode

Climate control is set to be efficient.

Press the MINI Driving Modes

By making a slight change to the set tem-

switch downward until

perature and adjusting the rate of heating

GREEN is displayed in the in-

or cooling of the car's interior consumption

strument cluster.

can be economized.

The power output to the seat heater and ex-

terior mirror is reduced.

Configuring GREEN

Coasting

Via MINI Driving Modes switch

Efficiency can be optimized by disengaging

1. Activating GREEN Mode.

the engine and coasting, refer to page 240,

2. "Configure GREEN"

with the engine idling.

3. Select the desired setting.

This function is only available in GREEN

Mode.

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Deactivate the function to use the braking

GREEN tip, driving instruction

effect of the engine when traveling down-

hill.

General information

The GREEN tip indicates that your driving

GREEN potential savings

style can be modified to be more efficient,

Shows potential savings with the current

for example by backing off the accelerator.

settings in percentages.

Instrument cluster without enhanced

Display in the instrument cluster

features: display

GREEN bonus range

A modified driving style helps

you extend your driving range.

The range extension can be

displayed as the bonus range

in the instrument cluster.

The bonus range is shown in the range dis-

play.

The bonus range is automatically reset ev-

Instrument cluster with enhanced

ery time the vehicle is refueled.

features: display

- Green display: efficient driving style.

- Gray display: modify driving style, for

instance by backing off the accelerator

pedal.

Efficiency display

A bar display in the instru-

ment cluster indicates your

current driving efficiency.

Mark in the left area, arrow 1:

Activating/deactivating the display

display for energy recovered

Activate information relating to the driving

by coasting or when braking.

style and GREEN tips in the instrument

Mark in the right area, arrow 2: display

cluster using the Central Information Dis-

when accelerating.

play (CID):

The efficiency of your driving style is

"My MINI"

shown by the position of the mark:

2. "System settings"

- Mark inside the green range: efficient

driving style.

3. "Displays"

- Mark outside the green range: modify

4. "Instrument panel"

driving style, for example by backing off

5. "GREEN info"

the accelerator.

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Reducing fuel consumption

GREEN tip, symbols

Displaying the MINIMALISM analyzer

An additional symbol and text instructions

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

are displayed.

"My MINI"

Symbol Measure

2. "Technology in action"

For an efficient driving style,

3. "MINIMALISM Analyser"

look well ahead when driving,

Further information on the MINIMALISM

accelerate conservatively, and

analyzer, refer to page 242.

delay accelerating.

Reduce speed to the selected

Coasting

GREEN speed.

Concept

Steptronic transmission:

The function helps to conserve fuel.

Switch from M/S to D and avoid

To do this, under certain conditions the en-

manual shift interventions.

gine is automatically decoupled from the

Manual transmission:

transmission when selector lever position D

Follow the shift instructions.

is set. The vehicle continues traveling with

the engine idling to reduce consumption.

Manual transmission:

Selector lever position D remains engaged.

Engage neutral for an engine

This driving condition is referred to as

stop.

coasting.

As soon as you step on the brake or acceler-

Indications on the Control Display

ator pedal, the engine is automatically cou-

pled again.

Displaying MINIMALISM information

General information

The current efficiency of the functions in

GREEN Mode can be displayed on the Con-

Coasting is a component of the GREEN driv-

trol Display.

ing mode.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Coasting is automatically activated when

the GREEN driving mode is called via the

"My MINI"

MINI Driving Modes switch, refer to

2. "Technology in action"

page 176.

A proactive driving style helps the driver to

3. "MINIMALISM"

use the function often and supports the effi-

Information is shown on the following func-

cient effect of coasting.

tions:

- Auto Start/Stop function.

Functional requirements

- Energy recovery.

The function is available in the speed range

– Coasting.

from approx. 15 mph/25 km/h up to

100 mph/160 km/h.

- Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are

not operated.

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DRIVING TIPS

– The selector lever is in selector lever po-

Instrument cluster with enhanced features

sition D.

- Engine and transmission are at operat-

ing temperature.

- With a camera in the area of the interior

mirror: the system does not detect any

vehicles ahead of you.

Operation via shift paddles

Concept

The bar display below the tachometer is fil-

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the

led in green and the mark appears at the

coasting mode can be influenced with the

zero point. The tachometer indicates idle

shift paddles.

speed.

Activating/deactivating coasting via shift

Indications on the Control Display

paddles

The coasting driving condition is displayed

1. Shift to the highest gear by pulling the

in the MINIMALISM Info while driving.

right shift paddle.

The distance traveled in the coasting driv-

2. To activate coasting mode, actuate the

ing condition is indicated by a counter.

right shift paddle again.

To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.

Displaying MINIMALISM information

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Display

"My MINI"

Instrument cluster without enhanced

2. "Technology in action"

features

3. "MINIMALISM"

System limits

The function is not available if one of the

following conditions applies:

- DSC OFF and TRACTION are activated.

- Cruise control is activated.

- If driving in the dynamic limit range.

- If driving on steep uphill or downhill

The bar display below the tachometer is fil-

grades.

led in green and the mark appears at the

- The battery charge state is temporarily

zero point. The tachometer indicates idle

too low.

speed.

- The vehicle electrical system is drawing

excessive current.

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DRIVING TIPS

Reducing fuel consumption

MINIMALISM analyzer

fish's mood worsens, and a reduced number

of stars is displayed.

Concept

The table of values contains stars and evalu-

ates the driving style in different catego-

The function helps develop an especially ef-

ries. The more efficient the driving style,

ficient driving style and to conserve fuel.

the more stars are displayed in the table.

For this purpose, the driving style is ana-

The bonus range achieved by a driving style

lyzed. The assessment is done in various

that minimizes consumption is displayed

categories and is displayed on the Control

below the table of values. The more effi-

Display.

cient the driving style, the faster the bonus

This display will help you adjust your driv-

range increases.

ing style and save some fuel.

To assist with an efficient driving style,

The range of the vehicle can be extended by

GREEN tips are displayed while driving.

adopting an efficient driving style. This gain

Tips for an energy-saving driving style, Sav-

in range is displayed as a bonus range in the

ing fuel, refer to page 236.

instrument cluster and on the Control Dis-

play.

Functional requirement

This function is available in GREEN Mode.

Displaying the MINIMALISM analyzer

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

"My MINI"

2. "Technology in action"

3. "MINIMALISM Analyser"

Display on the Control Display

The display of the MINIMALISM analyzer

consists of a fish in a water glass, a table of

values and the display of the achieved bo-

nus range.

The fish and the movements of the water in

the bowl symbolize the efficiency of the

driving style.

Depending on the equipment, the fish is

shown with efficient and inefficient driving

style or only with inefficient driving style.

The more efficient the driving style, the less

the water sloshes around in the bowl and

the better is the fish's mood. If the driving

style is inefficient, the water oscillates, the

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