Mini 2004 Cooper User Manual

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STARTING THE ENGINE

Starting

When starting the engine, do not press the
accelerator pedal.

Do not actuate the starter for too
short a time. Do not turn it for more

than approx. 20 seconds. Release the igni-
tion key immediately when the engine
starts.
Extended starting attempts, characterized
by excessively frequent or long periods
with the starter engaged, can lead to dam-
age in the catalytic converter.

If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, for instance if the engine is very
hot or cold:

When starting the engine, press the gas
pedal down halfway.

When first starting the engine at very low
temperatures, from +5

7 / –156:

When starting the engine, press the gas
pedal down halfway. For the initial start
attempt, allow the starter to remain
engaged somewhat longer, approx.
10 seconds.

Manual transmission

1. Engage the parking brake
2. Put the manual gearshift lever in neutral
3. Press the clutch pedal
4. Start the engine.

Move the gearshift lever to neutral
position and engage the parking

brake before leaving your vehicle with the
engine running.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running. This is a safety haz-
ard.

Continuously Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT)

1. Press the footbrake
2. Put the selector lever in position P or N
3. Start the engine.

Move the selector lever to position P
and engage the parking brake before

leaving your vehicle with the engine run-
ning.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running. This is a safety haz-
ard.