The channels of the last selection criterion are displayed again after a short time. Excellent ergonomics and easy control. Don't waste time calling around to your local bookstores or waiting for a repair manual to arrive by mail. The car's developers attached utmost importance to simple and ergonomic control by the driver. Check service requirements, page 53. They find that the car has lively handling that contributes to a pleasing driving experience.
The grill is formed by three crosswise, chrome-plated ribs and a plastic grid positioned further down, again helping to give the entire front end of the car an elegant and likeable touch. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the Cooper and Cooper S, while each car also can be ordered with a six-speed automatic featuring a sport mode and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Compact dimensions and high efficiency. Round air vents moved to the outside serve to accentuate the greater width of the dashboard, emphasizing the horizontal orientation of the cockpit and at the same time acting as a transition leading over smoothly and harmoniously to the door linings. Growth of this magnitude demanded the utmost performance and great flexibility on the part of the production plants as well as the suppliers. Heated leather sport seats, very comfortable around town and on long drives my record 26 hours straight, gas stops only. Just two engines are offered: a base, 1.
It's a gauge right in front of the driver that gives a truly useless bit of automotive driving feedback: The time you've been driving with the convertible top down. Press the button briefly to change the for- mat or unit of measure. That is, as long as the automaker can keep enough cars in stock. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. The external look is further customizable thanks to additional color and graphic options for the roof and mirror caps. It prevents the doors from being tachometer. It's an absolute blast, and you hot-shoe around town completely guilt-free -- knowing even the hottest Mini of them all sips fuel.
Railroad tracks can be jarring, too. It typically covers just the engine and transmission, along with any other moving parts that lead to the wheels, like the driveshaft and constant velocity joints. The round clear glass headlights have been turned slightly to the outside in order to maintain the well-known and balanced proportions of the front end. With so many different option and accessory combinations available for the Mini, it's no wonder some 60% of buyers special-order their cars, and few models wind up exactly the same. However, the 172 horsepower turbocharged engine in the Cooper S earns the most attention, especially when matched to the standard six-speed manual transmission. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
The horizontally-oriented structure of the cockpit is also reflected by the arrangement of the controls and instruments housed within the center console right beneath the center speedometer. Every where I go people take a double look. Unscrew the valve extension from the valve of the space-saver spare tire 12. The metallic colors are British Racing Green, Pure Silver, Astro Black, Sparkling Silver, Lightning Blue, and Nightfire Red. Pleasure for all the senses. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance. Online Edition for Part No.
When it is opened, the splitdoor swings upward and outward to the rear. Color highlights on the lower elements of the dashboard extend to the door panels, allowing an appealing and effective combination with the trim materials offered. Otherwise, sections of the tire may come loose and cause accidents. Our 2009 Mini Cooper repair manuals include all the information you need to repair or service your 2009 Cooper, including diagnostic trouble codes, descriptions, probable causes, step-by-step routines, specifications, and a troubleshooting guide. Handles like a go cart and brakes on a dime.
Complete range of safety equipment. The hatchback offers the best of both worlds in the white-hot compact segment -- a car that's both tossable and fuel-efficient. Such close contact with manufacturers of components including seats and cockpit modules guarantees optimum, on-time management of production processes. Engine responds more spontaneously to movements of the accelerator. Can't wait for the new 2011 Sports Coupe. Tire damage Observe the information starting on page 60. Lots of space to fit the shopping in and the kids.
And smooth, soft contours dominate many features and design elements such as the hood. Clear look and a friendly face. Traditional design features, powerful look. The exhaust valves are filled with sodium in order to meet the greater cooling requirements of a turbocharged power unit. If it's too cold, put the top up and turn on the heat. Answer: About the most useless item on a Mini Cooper convertible.
When the engine starts, press the clutch pedal again 7. We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. The concept of sharing out the workload among the plants in Oxford final assembly , Swindon press shop , and Hams Hall engine production is tailored to the requirements of the market. The individual panels and trim surfaces have intentionally been kept small, the rings and surrounds particularly filigree in design in order to emphasize the great attention given to every detail and the sheer value of the materials used. Red with black top and trim, but with white rally stripes on the hood.
Tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting is stored in the onboard tool kit; be sure that it remains in the vehicle at all times. The S takes these principles even further with harder springs, stiffer shocks and anti-roll bars, and larger vented disc brakes to give the company's go-fast model serious canyon-carving credentials, especially for a front-drive car. Averages about 38 mpg, and up to 44 on long highway trips, well over 500 miles on a tank. What is a Powertrain warranty? Highly stable crossbars and reinforced door structures also serve to help keep impact energy away from the passenger cell, an effect further enhanced by the front axle again taking up energy diverted through the floor of the car. These programs cover anything from flat-tire changes and locksmith services to jump-starts and towing. The slightly larger, second-generation Mini was all-new for 2007, so not surprisingly the lineup isn't changing too much, save for a couple updates. In both the exhaust gas manifold and the turbocharger itself, the ducts leading to two cylinders at a time are separated from one another.