BMW MINI 2020 Guide

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2020 MINI Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
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WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining
a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose
you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when
servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
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Table of Contents
Page
MINI Service 1
Maintaining Your MINI Vehicle 1
Maintenance Intervals 1
Condition-Based Service (CBS) 1
The MINI Maintenance System 1
Service Data — Remote Control Key 3
Vehicle Storage 3
Engine Oil 3
Long-Term Rated Fluids and Oils 3
Regular Checks — Vehicle Operator 4
Maintenance Service Display Overview 4
Screen Content Information 4
Radio Display Screen Contents (vehicles without MINI Controller) 5
Center Instrument Screen Contents (vehicles with MINI Controller) 6
Quality Certification I 8
Maintenance Service Summary 8
Standard Scope 9
Engine Oil 9
Maintenance Services Connected to a Specific Engine Oil Service* 9
Maintenance Services that Display in CBS 10
Vehicle Check 10
Brake Fluid 11
Front Brake 11
Rear Brake 11
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule 12
Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance 12
Qualification 13
What is covered 13
What is not covered* 14
Scope of Maintenance 14
Additional Exclusions from Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance 15
Maintenance Program Upgrade Option and Extension Options
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MINI SERVICE
MINI recommends you have your maintenance and repair work performed by an
authorized MINI dealer.
MAINTAINING YOUR MINI VEHICLE
A well-maintained vehicle will help safeguard its operational performance,
road-safety and its reliability. This is why it is important to follow and perform MINI’s
recommended periodic vehicle inspections and maintenance service tasks as indicated
by your vehicle’s Maintenance Service Display, along with the other maintenance work
described in this booklet.
Damage, including consequential damage, which results from lack of or improper
maintenance is not covered under the MINI New Passenger Car Limited
Warranty.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Maintenance intervals on motor vehicles were conventionally based solely on a fixed
time period or a specified amount of accumulated driving mileage.
However, operational and driving conditions have a major influence on your vehicle’s
routine maintenance requirements; the distance traveled is only one of these significant
factors. A vehicle used for short trips in the city with numerous cold starts, prolonged
periods of idling, stop-and-go driving, and high engine speeds during acceleration
may require more frequent maintenance intervals than a vehicle that is driven long
distances at moderate engine speeds.
CONDITION-BASED SERVICE CBS
Your MINI vehicle uses sensors and algorithms together with the elapsed time and the
driving distance/profile to monitor and evaluate your vehicle’s maintenance service
needs. This information is then used to adapt dynamically the parameters used to
forecast the applicable maintenance service task intervals.
THE MINI MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
All MINI vehicles are equipped with an integrated MINI Maintenance System.
This maintenance “reminder” system helps ensure that the vehicle inspections and
maintenance service tasks are performed at the forecasted intervals that apply to your
vehicle.
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The MINI Maintenance System display provides the vehicle operator access to the
current status information for the following maintenance service tasks:
ZEngine oil* (date and miles)
ZVehicle check (date and miles)
ZFront brake pads (miles)
ZRear brake pads (miles)
ZBrake fluid (date)
For each specific maintenance service task, either the future date (month/year),
remaining miles or both are provided as noted above. The system monitors variable
inputs to forecast the intervals and alert the driver when one or more specific
maintenances tasks should be performed.
NOTE: The status of the front and rear brake pads will only be observable in the
maintenance system’s display when there are approximately 2,000 miles or less
remaining before a brake service will be required to be performed.
For information about the vehicle’s maintenance system displays, please refer to the
Maintenance Service Display Overview section beginning on page 4.
The following “combine with Engine oil” maintenance service tasks may be identified
as needing to be performed with a specific occurrence of the “Engine oil” service task
(service counter number):
ZCabin Microfilter(s)
ZEngine air filter(s)*
ZSpark plugs*
Although these items do not appear in the MINI Maintenance System’s display in the
vehicle, these services should be performed when your vehicle’s engine oil* is changed
in accordance with the interval identified by your vehicle’s MINI Maintenance System.
For more information on your vehicle’s maintenance services requirements, procedures
and intervals, please refer the Maintenance Service Summary section beginning on
page 8.
The MINI Maintenance System also includes an option to set service reminders for the
following state-specific mandatory vehicle inspections, including:
ZVehicle safety inspection; and/or
ZEmissions test
The corresponding interval data for these inspections can be inputted into the MINI
Maintenance System by a service provider; they are not determined by the vehicle.
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For your convenience, you may also wish to have your authorized MINI dealer
perform the work necessary to fulfill these state inspection requirements in your area
concurrent with the maintenance services specified above when possible.
Should you request more frequent maintenance service than is indicated by the MINI
Maintenance System during the coverage period, the cost of these services will not
be covered by the MINI Maintenance Program.
SERVICE DATA — REMOTE CONTROL KEY
Maintenance service task status information for your MINI vehicle is continually
updated and stored in your remote control key.
Your authorized MINI dealer can access this data and consult with you about applicable
service procedures and tasks for your vehicle.
Therefore, always provide your service consultant with the most recent remote control
key that was used to operate the vehicle when servicing your vehicle at a MINI dealer.
VEHICLE STORAGE
Disconnecting the battery during periods of long-term vehicle storage will interrupt the
calculation of time-dependent maintenance services.
In this situation, MINI recommends that you have all your time-based maintenance
services, such as brake fluid, engine oil* and cabin microfilter, brought up to the
correct date by an authorized MINI dealer.
ENGINE OIL*
2020 model year vehicles are factory-filled with:
ZMINI approved fully synthetic oil for gasoline engines
Engine oil should be changed when the vehicle’s engine is at operating temperature.
If an engine oil service is being performed or you need to add engine oil between
changes, please refer to the Owner’s Manual for the recommended engine oil for your
MINI vehicle.
LONG-TERM RATED FLUIDS AND OILS
The following systems and assemblies are factory-filled with long-term rated fluid
and oil; fluid replacement is only necessary when repairs are being performed (unless
otherwise noted):
ZEngine cooling system (antifreeze/coolant)
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ZAutomatic and manual transmissions
ZAll-wheel drive transfer cases (except when indicated by the vehicle)
REGULAR CHECKS — VEHICLE OPERATOR
In addition to the maintenance service procedure information contained in this booklet,
MINI recommends that you regularly check (when refueling, for example), and address
when necessary, the following items:
ZWasher fluid level
ZEngine oil level*
ZCoolant level
ZBrake fluid level
ZTires — pressure, condition and wear
Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information.
*Does not apply to the MINI Cooper SE Battery Electric Vehicle
MAINTENANCE SERVICE DISPLAY OVERVIEW
ZCondition Based Service
SCREEN CONTENT INFORMATION
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100 120
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Service
BRAKE
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The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are briefly
displayed in the speedometer immediately after you start the engine or switch on the
ignition.
For specific maintenance operations, you can view the respective distance remaining or
the due date individually in the large display in the MINI Center Instrument.
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RADIO DISPLAY SCREEN CONTENTS VEHICLES WITHOUT MINI
CONTROLLER
1. Using the controls on the radio, press the MENU button.
2. Rotate the right knob to select “Vehicle Info” (1), and then press the knob.
Vehicle Info 1:09
FM
MENU BACK
RADIOMEDIA TEL
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3. Select “Vehicle status” and then press the knob.
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4. Select “Service required” and then press the knob
5. Select the maintenance item you want to check, and then press the knob to check
the status of that item.
CENTER INSTRUMENT SCREEN CONTENTS VEHICLES WITH MINI
CONTROLLER
1. Using the MINI Controller located to the rear of the gear selector lever, press the
MENU button.
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2. Rotate to select “Vehicle Info” (1), and then press the controller.
Vehicle Info
1
Note: Some MINIs will have this menu. Select and press “MY MINI”.
MY MINI
3. Select “Vehicle status” and then press the controller.
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4. Select “Service required” and then press the controller.
5. Select the maintenance item you want to check, and then press the controller to
check the status of that item.
Service required
Engine oil
Brake fluid
04/2020
since: 1000 mi
Vehicle inspection
Emission inspection
Vehicle check
QUALITY CERTIFICATION I
A pre-delivery “Quality Certification I” inspection is performed on all new MINI
vehicles prior to their first delivery.
The Quality Certification I form details a list of items inspected on the vehicle and is
provided to the owner at time of the first delivery. A copy of the form is on file with the
authorized MINI dealer that performed this inspection.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE SUMMARY
The maintenance service tasks outlined in this section are based on intervals of:
ZTime; and/or
ZMileage; or combined with
ZPerforming a specified occurrence of a maintenance service task.
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Such intervals are primarily determined by the MINI Maintenance System unless
otherwise noted in this booklet.
The information contained in this booklet is correct as of the “print date.” MINI
reserves the right to make changes to the vehicle’s maintenance service parameters and
intervals due to running vehicle production improvements (among other things).
Your authorized MINI dealer can utilize the most current applicable maintenance
service information to determine which maintenance service inspections and service
tasks need to be performed on your vehicle.
STANDARD SCOPE
Maintenance work:
ZVerify Check Control messages.
ZCheck indicator and warning lights.
ZReset CBS display.
ZLubricate tailgate hinges.
ZCheck sunroof guide rails for excessive contamination.
ZInspect tires, adjust tire pressures and reset Tire Pressure Monitor.
ZCheck parking brake functionality while the vehicle is being driven into the
workshop.
Additional work for the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 (PHEV) and Cooper SE:
ZCharge the high voltage battery.
ZCheck and record the customer’s charge setting in the central display.
ENGINE OIL
Maintenance work:
ZChange the engine oil and oil filter (as shown in CBS). For the recommended engine
oil for your MINI vehicle, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONNECTED TO A SPECIFIC ENGINE OIL
SERVICE*
*These additional connected services will not be shown in the vehicle’s CBS display.
Maintenance work:
ZAt every 2nd Engine Oil Service: Ventilation microfilter and remote control key
battery: Replace.
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ZAt every 4th Engine Oil Service: Intake air cleaner: Replace (reduce replacement
interval in dusty operating conditions).
ZAt every 6th Engine Oil Service: Spark plugs: Replace (approximately 60,000 miles).
MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT DISPLAY IN CBS
VEHICLE CHECK
Maintenance work:
ZCheck operation of horn, headlight flasher and hazard warning flashers.
ZCheck instrument and control lighting, and heater/air-conditioning blower.
ZCheck lighting system: turn signals, back-up, license plate, interior (incl. map,
reading lights), glovebox, luggage area lights.
ZSafety belts: Check condition and function.
ZCheck windshield wiper and washer jet positions.
ZTires, incl. spare in MINI Cooper: Check tread depth, wear pattern, outer condition,
inflation pressure. If necessary, correct pressure.
ZBattery: Check state of charge (magic eye) and charge if required.
ZVisually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn covers, obvious damage or attachment
of stickers.
ZConvertible: Open the convertible top. Activate automatic rollover protection system
manually.
ZRear-view mirrors.
ZCoolant: Check fluid level and concentration.
ZWindshield washer and intensive cleaning systems: Check protection level, fluid
level; top off if necessary.
ZBrake system connections and lines: Check for leaks, damage and correct
positioning.
ZUnderbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e., transmission, rear axle, fuel lines, exhaust
system): Check for damage, leaks and corrosion.
ZSteering components: Check for clearance, damage and wear.
ZMINI Mobility System: Check expiration date on sealant bottle. Change sealant
bottle if necessary.
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ZFinal Inspection: Road test with check of:
-Brakes
-Steering
-Shock absorbers (visual)
-Transmission
Additional work for the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 (PHEV) and Cooper SE:
ZCheck coolant level and concentration in both reservoirs (for gasoline engine and
electric motor electronics).
ZCheck the occasional use charging cable or the optional TurboCord for damage
(cuts, breakage, deformation), corrosion and wear.
ZCheck the charging cable port for damage, corrosion and wear.
BRAKE FLUID
Maintenance work:
ZReplace brake fluid (as shown in CBS).
FRONT BRAKE
Maintenance work:
ZReplace brake pads, clean brake pad contact points in calipers.
ZBrake discs: Check surface and thickness; replace as necessary.
REAR BRAKE
Maintenance work:
ZReplace brake pads, clean brake pad contact points in calipers.
ZBrake discs: Check surface and thickness; replace as necessary.
ZParking brake: Repair or replace parking brake shoes/linings only if a reduction in
the brake’s effectiveness is noted.
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EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The maintenance schedule as shown is designed to maintain the proper function of the
vehicle’s systems. This will help ensure optimum performance and fuel economy.
Basic Engine*
Engine oil As specified by CBS
Engine oil filter As specified by CBS
Fuel System*
Air filter (not applicable to MINI Cooper SE) At every 4th Engine Oil Service
(approximately 40,000 miles)
Ignition System*
Spark plugs (all models) At every 6th Engine Oil Service
(approximately 60,000 miles)
Emission Control Components — Oxygen Sensor*
All MINI models 150,000 miles
*Not applicable to MINI All-Electric Vehicles
COMPLIMENTARY SCHEDULED MINI MAINTENANCE
The Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance is provided for the exclusive benefit
of the first purchaser, owner, or lessee of a new vehicle, sales demonstrator vehicle,
Aftersales Mobility Program (AMP) vehicle, or BMW Group company vehicle from an
authorized MINI dealer in the United States (including Puerto Rico).
Absent a vehicle transfer, a 2020 vehicle purchased from an authorized MINI dealer in
the United States (including Puerto Rico) is covered by Complimentary Scheduled MINI
Maintenance for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Coverage begins on the date of first retail sale or the date the vehicle is first placed into
service as a sales demonstrator, Aftersales Mobility Program (AMP) Vehicle or BMW
Group company vehicle, whichever is earlier (the vehicle’s original in-service date).
Any authorized MINI dealer in the United States (including Puerto Rico) will perform
the eligible maintenance services listed in the “What is Covered” section on your
vehicle at no expense to you so long as your vehicle qualifies for this coverage.
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QUALIFICATION
The Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance coverage, with one exception,
is available only to the first purchaser, owner, or lessee as noted above and is not
transferable* to subsequent purchaser, owner, or lessees.
*See the Maintenance Program Upgrade Option and Extension Options (MINI
Maintenance +) section on page 16.
The sole exception to the non-transferability of Complimentary Scheduled MINI
Maintenance coverage is that household transfers within the United States (including
Puerto Rico) to members of the household of the initial purchaser, owner, or lessee
of the vehicle from an authorized MINI dealer will not result in termination of
Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance coverage.
Household transfers are limited solely to transfers to a current or former spouse or
spousal equivalent, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, or grandchild from the initial
purchaser, owner, or lessee of the vehicle.
In the event of a household transfer, please promptly advise your authorized MINI
dealer to document and confirm the household transfer for purposes of Complimentary
Scheduled MINI Maintenance coverage.
The payoff of a loan on a vehicle by the initial purchaser and the purchase of a leased
vehicle by the initial lessee are not considered transfers for purposes of Complimentary
Scheduled MINI Maintenance coverage.
WHAT IS COVERED
Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance covers the following factory-
recommended maintenance services when they are identified as needing to be
performed by the MINI Maintenance System:
ZEngine oil (including the oil filter)*
ZBrake fluid (Replacement)
ZVehicle check (Inspection)
And, in conjunction with one or more of the items listed above, the:
ZStandard scope (Procedure)
*Not applicable to MINI All-Electric Vehicles
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Additionally, the following “combine with Engine oil”** maintenance service tasks are
also covered when they qualify to be performed:
ZCabin microfilter(s)
ZRemote control key battery
ZEngine air filter(s)
ZSpark plugs
**As determined by the vehicle’s maintenance system “Engine oil” service counter
“number.”
If a covered maintenance service task’s procedure specifies the inspection of
components with a performable adjustment, when required and in conjunction with
performing this maintenance service, these adjustments are also covered.
For more information on your vehicle’s maintenance services requirements, procedures,
intervals, please refer to the Maintenance Service Summary section beginning on page
8.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED*
Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance does not cover the following:
ZFront and rear “standard” brake pads and discs (non-drilled/drilled)
ZParking brake shoes/linings
ZWiper blade assemblies and inserts
ZEngine drive belt
ZManual transmission clutch assembly
*See the Maintenance Program Upgrade Option and Extension Options (MINI
Maintenance +) section on page 16.
SCOPE OF MAINTENANCE
Irrespective of the maintenance program coverage that applies to your vehicle, to help
ensure your vehicle is properly maintained, MINI recommends that you always adhere
to the “full scope” of applicable maintenance procedures and instructions specified in
the Maintenance Service Summary section beginning on page 8.
Maintenance service tasks not covered by the maintenance program can be performed
by an authorized MINI dealer at your expense upon your approval.
You are free to have maintenance service tasks performed by other service facilities.
However, any service performed by someone other than an authorized MINI dealer is
not eligible for reimbursement under the MINI Maintenance Program.
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While you may elect to use non-genuine MINI parts for maintenance or repair services,
MINI is not obligated to pay for repairs of the non-genuine MINI parts or for repairs of
any damage resulting from the use of non-genuine parts.
MINI recommends that you keep a record of all maintenance and repairs performed on
your vehicle.
ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS FROM COMPLIMENTARY SCHEDULED
MINI MAINTENANCE
ZVehicle safety inspection
ZVehicle emissions test
ZOxygen Sensor(s) replacements
ZMaintenance service tasks performed on a vehicle with an ineligible/inactive/
expired maintenance program
ZRepairs covered under your New Passenger Car Limited Warranty
ZCovered maintenance services task performed by service facilities other than an
authorized MINI dealer in the United States and Puerto Rico
ZEngine oil services and other covered maintenance service tasks including the
“combined with Engine oil” services that are performed before they qualify or that
are performed more frequently than indicated
ZGasoline
ZGasoline additives
ZGasoline engine fuel filter
ZDMTL and NVLD system filters
Z“Topping off” low fluids (e.g., coolant system antifreeze, washer fluid, etc.) except
when done in conjunction with a covered scheduled maintenance service (as
outlined in the customized maintenance checklist printout)
ZTires and wheels/rims
ZWheel alignment, tire balancing and rotation
ZTire Pressure Monitor (TPM) reset except when done in conjunction with a covered
scheduled maintenance service (as outlined in the customized maintenance
checklist printout)
ZWear and tear of soft trim items, such as: seats, carpets, moldings, headliner, door
panels and all chrome trim
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ZDamage, including consequential, which results from negligence, improper
operation of the vehicle, wear and tear or deterioration due to driving habits
or conditions, improper repair, environmental influences, flood, accident or fire
damage, road salt corrosion, alteration, installation of non-genuine MINI parts or
accessories, or use of improper, poor-quality or contaminated fuel
ZAltered or unreadable Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or odometer
irregularities or vehicles where the true mileage cannot be determined
ZMaintenance services or repairs performed after a vehicle is deemed a total loss or
sold for salvage
ZVehicles used in competitive events
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM UPGRADE OPTION AND EXTENSION
OPTIONS MINI MAINTENANCE +
MINI recommends you contact your authorized MINI dealer regarding the availability
and purchase of a maintenance program upgrade/extension (adding transferability,
enhancing and/or extending the maintenance program’s coverage). Vehicle eligibility
requirements and coverage exclusions apply.
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