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020 Maintenance

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-2Warnings, Cautions and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-2

CONDITION BASED SERVICE (CBS) . . . . . . 020-3CBS basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-3Service recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-4CBS items, viewing and resetting . . . . . . . . . . 020-4Maintenance tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-6

BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . 020-8Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), accessing . . 020-8Tightening fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-8Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-9Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-10

IDENTIFICATION PLATES AND LABELS . . . . 020-11Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . 020-11Date of manufacture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-11

RAISING VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-11Lifting vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-12Raising vehicle safely using vehicle jack . . . . 020-12Working under vehicle safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-12

EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-13Flat tire indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-13Changing a tire (Hardtop or Convertible) . . . . 020-13Changing a tire (Clubman) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-15Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-16Indicator and warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-17Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-17

ENGINE COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-18Engine compartment components . . . . . . . . . 020-18Ignition coil cover, removing and installing . . . 020-19

AIR FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-19Air filter element, replacing (Cooper) . . . . . . . 020-19Air filter element, replacing

(Cooper S, JCW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-19

BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-20Battery maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-20

BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-21Brake fluid, replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-21Brake pad and rotor wear, checking . . . . . . . 020-21Brake system, inspecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-22Parking brake, checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-22

COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-22Cooling system, checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-22

ENGINE ACCESSORY BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-23Accessory belt service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-23Accessory belt, replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-24

ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-25Engine lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-25Engine oil, checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-25Engine oil and filter, changing . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-25

FUEL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-27Fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-27Fuel tank and fuel lines, inspecting . . . . . . . . 020-27

INTERIOR VENTILATION MICROFILTER . . . . 020-27Interior ventilation microfilter, replacing . . . . . 020-27

SPARK PLUGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-28Spark plugs, replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-28

TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-29Transmission service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-29

OTHER MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE . . . . . 020-29Oxygen sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-29Clutch fluid, checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-30Drive axle joint (CV joint) boots, inspecting . . 020-30Exhaust system, inspecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-30Suspension, inspecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-30Tires, checking inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . 020-30Tires, rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-31Wheels, aligning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-31

BODY AND INTERIOR MAINTENANCE . . . . . 020-31Body and hinges, lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-31Exterior washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-31Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-32Leather upholstery and trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-32Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020-32Windshield wiper blade maintenance . . . . . . . 020-32

TABLES

a.Engine oil service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020-6b.CBS prompted service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020-7c. Additional services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020-7d.Vehicle check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020-7e.Spark plug change intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020-28

020-2 MaintenanceWarnings, Cautions and Notes

GENERAL

This repair group details service and maintenance procedures forthe 2007 through 2011 MINI Cooper models.

MINI Cooper vehicles are equipped with condition based service(CBS) capabilities that monitors vehicle systems and componentsand suggests service based on the actual current condition ofcomponents. Following the CBS recommended service intervalshelps ensure safe and dependable operation of the vehicle.

Aside from keeping your vehicle in the best possible condition,proper maintenance plays a role in maintaining full protection underMINI’s new-vehicle warranty coverage. If in doubt about the termsand conditions of your vehicle’s warranty, an authorized MINI dealershould be able to explain them.

MINI is constantly updating their recommended maintenanceprocedures and requirements. The information contained here maynot include updates, revisions or part supersessions made by MINIsince the publication of the documents supplied with the vehicle. Ifthere is doubt about a specific model or model year, or what intervalsto follow, consult an authorized MINI dealer.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Throughout this manual are many passages with the headingsWARNING, CAUTION, or NOTE. These headings have differentmeanings.

NOTE —

• A note contains helpful information, tips or pointers which help indoing a better job and completing it more easily.

Read WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE headings before you beginrepair work. See also 001 Warnings and Cautions.

WARNING —• Text under this heading warns of unsafe practices that are likely

to cause injury, either by direct threat to the person(s)performing the work or by increased risk of accident ormechanical failure while driving.

CAUTION—• Text under this heading calls attention to important precautions

to be observed during the repair work that will help preventaccidentally damaging the vehicle or its parts.

Maintenance 020-3CBS basics

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CONDITION BASED SERVICE (CBS)

CBS basics

The MINI maintenance system, called condition based service(CBS) notifies the driver of needed service based on the condition ofmonitored components. CBS recommends maintenance only forcomponents that are worn.

CBS measures, monitors and determines the required maintenanceof several service items independently of each other. The instrumentcluster prompts the driver whenever one of the CBS items requiresmaintenance or replacement. CBS also details the recommended,due and overdue required maintenance.

For many maintenance tasks, CBS uses sensors to monitor vehicledriving conditions, then uses this data to calculate current and futureservice requirements. CBS sorts service requirements according todate due and notifies the driver when the vehicle requires service.

CBS tasks that are monitored are displayed in the tachometerinstrument and the car communication computer (CCC) (cars fittedwith navigation). The display shows remaining times or distances forthe following maintenance tasks.

• Engine oil and filter change

• Front brake pad replacement

• Rear brake pad replacement

• Cabin microfilter replacement

• Brake fluid change

• Vehicle check

• Safety and emissions inspections

Automatic transmission fluid, oxygen sensor and spark plugreplacement intervals are not shown in the tachometer or the CCC(cars with navigation). These items still require periodicreplacement. See Maintenance tables in this repair group.

Tachometer CBS display uses an upper and lower panels:

1. Colored vehicle symbol:orange = normalyellow = service duered = service overdue.

2. Remaining distance to next service.

3. Date for next service.

020-4 MaintenanceService recognition

Service requirement information is stored in the remote key whilethe vehicle is driven. This information can be accessed by anauthorized MINI service center at the time of a service appointment.

For CBS to work correctly, make sure correct local date and time areset in the vehicle instrument cluster.

Service recognition

The CBS system recognizes when a service is required using one ofthree methods:

Adaptive. Sensor data and algorithms are used to determine therequired maintenance interval for a service based on individual userdriving style. Examples:

• Oil change interval is determined by fuel consumption.

• Front and rear brake pad replacement intervals are determinedfrom two-stage brake lining wear sensor signals on left front andright rear brake pads; and from algorithms using these inputparameters: travel distance, wheel speed, braking pressure,braking time, and braking frequency.

Fixed time (months) determines required maintenance for thefollowing:

• Brake fluid change

• Mandated safety and emissions inspections

Fixed distance (miles) determines required maintenance for thefollowing:

• Spark plug replacement (dependent on engine)

• Air filter element replacement

• Automatic transmission fluid change

• Cabin microfilter replacement

• Oxygen sensor replacement

• Vehicle check

See Maintenance tables in this repair group for details.

CBS items, viewing and resetting

The tachometer displays CBS data with graphics and text. Whenone or more service operations are carried out (example: front brakepads and rotors are changed), reset the service interval.

Vehicle with navigation: The car communication computer (CCC) incenter dashboard also displays CBS information. CBS resettingfunctions can be found in the Settings menu.

Maintenance 020-5CBS items, viewing and resetting

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– Enter vehicle and close doors. Switch ignition ON (KL15) but do notstart engine.

Press and hold trip reset button on tachometer (arrow) for 10seconds.

Upper panel in tachometer is illuminated with a service item. Lowerpanel indicates remaining time or mileage left for that service Item.

• Push BC (board computer) button on end of turn signal stalk toscroll display to next available CBS item.

To reset, push and hold BC button again. Lower panel showsRESET.

– Repeat procedure for additional resets.

020-6 MaintenanceMaintenance tables

Maintenance tables

The service interval display in the tachometer signals the need formaintenance and inspection.

• Oil change tasks are in Table a.

• Condition based service (CBS) tasks are in Table b.

• Service and maintenance tasks required at set mileage intervalsare in Table c.

• Other recommended periodic vehicle inspection tasks are inTable d.

MINI is constantly upgrading recommended maintenanceprocedures and requirements. The information contained here is asaccurate as possible at the time of publication. If there is any doubtabout what procedures apply to a specific model or year, or whatintervals should be followed, remember that an authorized MINIdealer has the latest information on factory-recommendedmaintenance.

Except where noted, the maintenance items listed apply to allmodels and model years covered by this manual. The number in theAdditional repair information column refers to the repair group inthis manual where additional information can be found.

CAUTION—• The publisher of this manual recommends that engine oil and

filter be replaced a intervals not greater than 7500 miles or oneyear, whichever comes first.

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Engine oil and oil filter, change (CBS prompt based on fuel consumption). 119

Brief diagnostic tests:• Check Control, check messages.• Indicator and warning lights, scan for fault codes using BMW scan tool or equivalent.• CBS display, reset.• Tires, check tread, adjust pressures.• Tire pressure monitor, reset.

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Parking brake, check operation, adjust as necessary. 340

Washer fluid, top off

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The MINI Cooper Service Manual: 2007-2011 is a comprehensive source of service information and specifications for MINI Cooper models from 2007 to 2011 (Mk II). The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. Whether you’re a professional or a do-it-yourself MINI owner, this manual will help you understand, care for and repair your car.

Features:

• Procedures for everything from changing the ATF to replacing a dirty cabin microfilter and resetting the CBS (condition based service) system. This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it.

• Engine and cylinder head service, including variable camshaft timing (VANOS) setup and adjustment and Valvetronic service (N12, N16, and N18 engines).

• Driveability troubleshooting and detailed repair information for the Siemens DME Engine Management Systems.

• Turbocharger and intercooler information, including component removal and replacement (Cooper S, JCW).

• Drivetrain maintenance, including troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of clutch, gearshift linkage and drive axles.

• Suspension repairs, including strut and control arm replacement procedures.

• Manual and automatic transmission removal, installation, seal replacement and external service.

• System repair information for antilock brakes (ABS), automatic stability control (ASC) and dynamic stability control (DSC).

• Heating and air conditioning repair (IHKS / IHKA), including component replacement.

• Body adjustments and repairs for sunroof and convertible, including resetting of the rollover protection system.

• Electrical system service, including an easy to use electrical component section with detailed illustrations and photos.

• Comprehensive wiring schematics, including fuses and grounds.• MINI OBD II diagnostic trouble codes, SAE-defined and OBD II

P-Codes, as well as basic scan tool information and OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

• MINI factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments, and tightening torques.

Models & engines covered:

Cooper: 1.6 liter normally aspirated engine (engine codes N12, N16)Cooper S: 1.6 liter supercharged engine (engine codes N14, N18)

Transmissions covered:

Manual 6-speed transmissions (Getrag)Automatic 6-speed with Agitronic (Aisin)

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High pressure fuel system service on turbo engine, including replacing HP fuel pump.160 Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump

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