Operating instructions

Introduction
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Welcome to your new Mini. This handbook, together with the other
publications in the literaturepack, provides all the information you
need to gain maximum pleasure from owning and drivingyour new
car.
For your convenience,the handbook is divided into sections, each
dealing with a particular aspect of drivingor caring for the car. Take
a little time to read each one and get to know your new Mini as
soon as you possiblycan.
• ’Before you drive’ - coversseat adjustment, seatbelts and
heating controls and deals with everything you need to know to
settle comfortablyinto the carbefore you drive.
• ’Driving controls’ - describesthe functions and operation of the
switches, instrumentsand drivingcontrols.
• ’Maintenance’ - includes information about the checks that you
should carry out on a regular basis.
• ’Emergency information’ - willhelp to solvesome of those
unavoidable little emergenciesthat occur from time to time, like
replacing bulbs and fuses, or changing a wheel.
• ’Technical data’ - here you will find the technical specification
for your car.
Rover operate a policy of constantproduct improvementand therefore reserve the
right to change specificationswithout notice at any time.Whilst every effortis
made to ensure completeaccuracy of the informationin this handbook, no
liabilities for inaccuracies or the consequences thereof, including loss or damage
to property, or injury to persons, can be accepted by the manufactureror the
dealer who supplied the handbook, except in respect of personal injury caused by
the negligence of the manufactureror dealer.
WARNING!
Warning boxes and safety
information are included in
the handbook. These
indicate either a procedure
which must be followed
precisely, or information
that should be considered
with great care in order to
avoid personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.
IMPORTANT
The specification of each
Rover vehicle will vary
according to territorial
requirements and also from
model to model within the
vehicle range. Some of the
information published in this
handbook, therefore, may not
apply to your car. Contact your
dealer if you are in any doubt.