Mini 2013 Countryman Bedienungsanleitung

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Practical interior accessories CONTROLS 99Center RailVarious accessory parts can be attached to the Center Rail and installed in different positions.D

CONTROLS Practical interior accessories1003. First insert the cupholder into the front mounts 4 and then snap it into the rear mounts 5.Make sure that

Practical interior accessories CONTROLS 101Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding or touching it in other areas could resul

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DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving104Things to remember when drivingVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional

Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS 105If special circumstances make it absolutely nec-essary to drive with the tailgate open:1. Close all wi

DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving106HillsTo prevent overheating and the resulting reduced efficiency of the brake system, drive long or ste

Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS 107MINI Paceman:MINI Countryman: rear seat backrestBefore folding down the rear seat back-rests, make sur

DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving1081. Pull on the loop, refer to arrow.The backrest is unlocked.2. Fold the backrest forward.Folding the b

AT A GLANCE Cockpit10CockpitVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is de

Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS 109Flat load floorDo not exceed a maximum load of 330 lbs/150 kg on the load floor; other-wise, damage ma

DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving110Installing behind the front seats1. If necessary, remove the cargo area cover.2. Fold down the rear sea

Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS 1114. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, i

DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving112Securing cargoMINI Countryman:MINI Paceman:> Secure smaller and lighter items using retaining or dra

Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS 113Rear luggage rackA special rear-mounted luggage rack is available as an optional accessory. It does no

DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving114Avoid high engine speedsUse first gear only for driving off. In second and higher gears, accelerate smo

Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS 115> Depending on the condition of the surface, it may be practical to briefly activate DTC, refer to

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NAVIGATION Navigation system118Navigation systemVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in t

Cockpit AT A GLANCE 111 Adjusting the exterior mirrors in and out 446 Ignition lock 507 Buttons on steering wheel, rightleft side8 Horn: the entire su

Navigation system NAVIGATION 1193. Enter the activation code of the USB storage device.4. Begin driving.The update begins after the activation code is

NAVIGATION Destination entry120Destination entryGeneral informationIn entering your destination you can select from among the following options:> M

Destination entry NAVIGATION 1214. If necessary, move the MINI joystick to the right and change to the list of towns and cit-ies and select a name.Ent

NAVIGATION Destination entry122> Search for "Points of Interest at loc.", refer to page 124.Address bookTo create contacts, refer to page

Destination entry NAVIGATION 1234. Depending on the selection, select an exist-ing contact from the list or the type of address and enter the last and

NAVIGATION Destination entry124Special destinationsYou can search for a special destination, e.g. a hotel or place of interest, and start route guid-a

Destination entry NAVIGATION 125Starting the search for special destinations1. "Start search"2. A list of the special destinations is displa

NAVIGATION Destination entry126Specifying the streetIf the system does not detect any street, then a street name in the vicinity or the coordinates of

Destination entry NAVIGATION 127Similar-sounding towns/cities that cannot be differentiated by the system are com-piled in a separate list and display

NAVIGATION Destination entry128Word-matching principleThe system's word-matching principle makes it easier to enter the names of towns or streets

AT A GLANCE Cockpit12Displays1 Tachometer 60with indicator and warning lamps 132 Display for> Current vehicle speed 60> Indicator and warning la

Route guidance NAVIGATION 129Route guidanceStarting route guidance1. "Navigation"2. "Enter address"3. Select the destination.4. &q

NAVIGATION Route guidance130> "Alternative routes": suggestions of addi-tional alternate routes during route guid-ance.5. Select addition

Route guidance NAVIGATION 1311. "Navigation"2. "Route information"3. "New route for:"4. Turn the MINI joystick: enter th

NAVIGATION Route guidance132Traffic information, refer to page 133.Planned routeAfter route guidance is started, the planned route is displayed on the

Route guidance NAVIGATION 1333. "Arrow display on map"Destination guidance via voice instructions Switching voice instructions on/offThe voi

NAVIGATION Route guidance134A. Total Traffic Network, a division of Clear Chan-nel Broadcasting, Inc. ("Total Traffic Network") holds the ri

Route guidance NAVIGATION 1354. "Settings"5. "Traffic conditions/gray map"Symbols in map viewThe symbols of traffic obstructions a

NAVIGATION Route guidance136With particular hazards, e.g. objects on the road-way, a message is displayed without a possible alternate route.It is als

What to do if… NAVIGATION 137What to do if…What to do if…> The current position cannot be displayed?The position is in an unrecognized region, in a

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Cockpit AT A GLANCE 13Indicator and warning lampsThe conceptIndicator and warning lamps can light up in var-ious combinations and colors in indicator

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Entertainment On/off and tone140On/off and toneVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in th

On/off and tone Entertainment 141Adjusting volumeTurn the knob to the desired volume.The volume can also be adjusted on the steering wheel, refer to p

Entertainment On/off and tone142Adjustments1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".2. "Tone"3. "Volume

Radio Entertainment 143RadioVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is de

Entertainment Radio1444. Select the frequency: turn the MINI joystick.To store the station: press the MINI joystick.Storing stations1. "Radio&quo

Radio Entertainment 145When setting a station with a digital signal, it may be a few seconds until the station is repro-duced in digital quality.In ar

Entertainment Radio146Managing subscriptionClear reception is required for activating and deactivating channels. Reception is best when you have an un

Radio Entertainment 1474. Select desired channel.Using the buttons near the CD playerPress the button for the corresponding direction.The next chann

Entertainment Radio1483. "Replay - Time shift"> The red arrow indicates the current playback position.> The time difference from the l

AT A GLANCE Cockpit14Around the center console1 Hazard warning flashers2 Speedometer 123 Radio/CD 1434 Air conditioner or automatic climate control 88

Radio Entertainment 1495. Select the desired league.6. Select "Add all teams" or a desired team.Accessing favoritesIf an activated favorite

Entertainment Radio150Notes> Under some circumstances, reception may not be possible, e.g. under certain environ-mental or topographical conditions

CD player Entertainment 151CD playerVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model ran

Entertainment CD player1524. Select a track and press the MINI joystick.Displaying information about the trackIf information about a track has been st

External devices Entertainment 153External devicesVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in

Entertainment External devices154VolumeThe volume of the sound output depends on the audio device. If this volume greatly deviates from the other audi

External devices Entertainment 155Connecting via the USB audio interface1 USB interface2 AV-In connection for audio/video playback:TRS connector 1/8&a

Entertainment External devices1563. Select the or symbol.4. Select desired category, e.g. "Genre", "Art-ist".All entries are dis

External devices Entertainment 1571. "CD/Multimedia"2. "External devices"3. Select the or symbol and press the MINI joystick.4.

Entertainment External devices158tooth passkey. Only required once for pair-ing.Pairing and connectingOnly pair the device when the vehicle is stopped

Cockpit AT A GLANCE 155 Switches in the center console6 Storage compartment7 Changing to a different menu on the Control Display 188 MINI joystick 16

External devices Entertainment 159Connecting a device1. "CD/Multimedia"2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"3. "Bluetooth® audio" if a

Entertainment External devices160Player programDepending on the device, there may be various programs for playing music files.1. "CD/Multimedia&q

External devices Entertainment 161Videos cannot be played or can only be played with a delayed audio output.> Check the device compatibility. Infor

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COMMUNICATIONS Hands-free device Bluetooth 164 Hands-free device Bluetooth Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional eq

Hands-free device Bluetooth COMMUNICATIONS 165> A number with at least 4 and at most 16 digits has been established as the Blue-tooth passkey. Only

COMMUNICATIONS Hands-free device Bluetooth166If pairing was successful, the mobile phone appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.If the pairin

Hands-free device Bluetooth COMMUNICATIONS 167Is the mobile phone no longer responding?> Switch the mobile phone off and back on again. Repeat the

COMMUNICATIONS Hands-free device Bluetooth168Rejecting a call"Reject"The caller is redirected to the mailbox if it has been activated.Ending

AT A GLANCE Onboard computer16Onboard computerVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the

Hands-free device Bluetooth COMMUNICATIONS 169Switching between two calls, togglingActive call: highlighted.The call on hold is identified with:"

COMMUNICATIONS Hands-free device Bluetooth170Calling a contact1. Select the desired contact.Select the symbol. Contact with one phone number. The con

Hands-free device Bluetooth COMMUNICATIONS 171Calling a number from the listSelect an entry.The connection is established.Deleting a single entry or a

COMMUNICATIONS Hands-free device Bluetooth1725. Input text, refer to page 20.When equipped with a navigation system: enter address. It is only possibl

Hands-free device Bluetooth COMMUNICATIONS 173Checking the address as a destinationAn address that is to be used in route guidance must correspond to

COMMUNICATIONS Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth174Mobile phone preparation BluetoothVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and o

Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth COMMUNICATIONS 175NotesDo not expose your mobile phone to extreme ambient conditions, for example, very high tem-pe

COMMUNICATIONS Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth1764. "Configure Bluetooth®"5. Select desired additional function.Bluetooth audioUse a mobi

Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth COMMUNICATIONS 1777. Select the functions that are to be used for the mobile phone.8. "OK"9. Move the MIN

COMMUNICATIONS Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth178If a device is assigned a function, this may deac-tivate the function in an already connected devi

Onboard computer AT A GLANCE 172. Tilting in four directions.Buttons on MINI joystickOperating principleAs of radio readiness, the following message a

Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth COMMUNICATIONS 179> Is the mobile phone paired as an auxiliary phone and is the auxiliary phone function deactiv

COMMUNICATIONS Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth180If a contact is assigned more than one phone number, then only the name of the caller is transmitt

Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth COMMUNICATIONS 1813. "Hold"The existing call is put on hold.4. Dial the new phone number or select it fro

COMMUNICATIONS Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth182Phone bookDisplaysThe phone book accesses the contacts of the telephone and shows all contacts for

Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth COMMUNICATIONS 183Received callsDisplaying callsThe list of received calls in the telephone is transferred into the

COMMUNICATIONS Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth184The concept> The mobile phone can be operated without removing your hand from the steering whee

Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth COMMUNICATIONS 185The entries must be entered by voice and are independent of the mobile phone's memory. Up to

COMMUNICATIONS Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth186Installation locationIn the center armrest.Inserting snap-in adapter1. Press the button and remove

Office COMMUNICATIONS 187OfficeVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is

COMMUNICATIONS Office188ContactsGeneral informationContacts can be created and edited. The con-tacts from the mobile phone are displayed as well if th

AT A GLANCE Onboard computer18Changing between panelsAfter selecting a menu item, e.g. "Radio", a new menu is displayed on a panel. The pane

Office COMMUNICATIONS 189Checking the address as a destinationAn address that is to be used in route guidance must correspond to the navigation data s

COMMUNICATIONS Office190Displaying contact picturesPictures stored with contacts are stored in the vehicle when the mobile phone is connected to the v

Office COMMUNICATIONS 191Reading text messages aloudReading text messages aloud, refer to page 193.E-mailDisplaying e-mail1. "Office"2. &quo

COMMUNICATIONS Office192TasksDisplaying task listDisplay open tasks that must be completed within the next 90 days.1. "Office"2. "Tasks

Office COMMUNICATIONS 193Using contact dataOverviewContact data from deadlines, tasks, text mes-sages, e-mails and notes can be stored or selected.Dis

COMMUNICATIONS Office194> Texts of entries are not displayed com-pletely?Texts are already shortened by the mobile phone.Synchronization between th

MINI Connected COMMUNICATIONS 195MINI ConnectedVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in th

COMMUNICATIONS MINI Connected196Connecting via the snap-in adapterThe mobile phone can also be connected using the snap-in adapter, refer to page 185.

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CooperCooper SCooper S ALL4John CooperWorksCongratulations on your new MINIThis Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehi

Onboard computer AT A GLANCE 193. Turn the MINI joystick until "Time/Date" is selected, and press the MINI joystick.4. Turn the MINI joystic

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MOBILITY Refueling200RefuelingVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is

Refueling MOBILITY 201MINI Paceman:1. Open cargo area trim panel, arrow 1.2. Pull on the green knob with the fuel pump symbol.The fuel filler flap ope

MOBILITY Refueling202If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI rating, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high external temperatu

Wheels and tires MOBILITY 203Wheels and tiresVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the

MOBILITY Wheels and tires204MINI Paceman:The maximum permitted speed for these tire inflation pressures is 100 mph or 160 km/h. Do not exceed this spe

Wheels and tires MOBILITY 205Tire inflation pressures MINI Cooper CountrymanTire size Tire pressures in bar/psiSpeeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 k

MOBILITY Wheels and tires206Tire inflation pressures MINI Cooper S Countryman / Cooper S ALL4 CountrymanTire size Tire pressures in bar/psiSpeeds up

Wheels and tires MOBILITY 207MINI Countryman John Cooper Works tire inflation pressuresTire size Tire pressures in bar/psiSpeeds up to a max. of 100

MOBILITY Wheels and tires208Tire inflation pressures for MINI Paceman CooperTire size Tire pressures in bar/psiSpeeds up to a max. of 100mph / 160km/

AT A GLANCE Letters and numbers20Letters and numbersVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered

Wheels and tires MOBILITY 209Tire inflation pressures for MINI Paceman Cooper S / Paceman Cooper S ALL4Tire size Tire pressures in bar/psiSpeeds up t

MOBILITY Wheels and tires210Tire identification marksKnowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the righ

Wheels and tires MOBILITY 211failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Moto

MOBILITY Wheels and tires212Otherwise, tire damage can be extremely dan-gerous for vehicle occupants and other road users.<Tire ageThe manufacturin

Wheels and tires MOBILITY 213puncture, refer to page 78. Your MINI dealer will be glad to advise you.Recommended tire brandsFor each tire size, the ma

MOBILITY Engine compartment214Engine compartmentVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in t

Engine compartment MOBILITY 215HoodReleasingPull the lever.Do not clean the windshield and head-lamps if the hood is unlocked as this may damage the h

MOBILITY Engine compartment216The oil quantity corresponding to the difference between the two marks on the dipstick is 1USquart/1liter.Do not fill be

Engine compartment MOBILITY 217Oil changeOnly MINI dealers are to perform oil changes.CoolantCoolant consists of half water and half additive. Not all

MOBILITY Maintenance218MaintenanceVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range

Voice activation system AT A GLANCE 21Voice activation systemVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is

Maintenance MOBILITY 219Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBDThe primary components that make up the emissions can be checked by a device via the OBD sock

MOBILITY Care220CareVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described.

Care MOBILITY 221> Remove additional attachments, e.g. spoil-ers or telephone antennas, if there is a pos-sibility that they could be damaged.>

MOBILITY Care222Removing paintwork damageDepending on the severity of the damage, immediately repair stone damage or scratches to prevent rusting.<

Care MOBILITY 223tened again after they have been removed, e.g. for cleaning.<Floor mats can be removed to be cleaned.If the carpets are very dirty

MOBILITY Replacing components224Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered

Replacing components MOBILITY 225Never touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare fingers, as even minute amounts of contamination will burn into the

MOBILITY Replacing components226Accessing the lamp from the engine compartmentThe low-beam/high-beam bulb can be changed from the engine compartment.R

Replacing components MOBILITY 2274. Unscrew the bulb counterclockwise.5. To insert the new bulb and replace the cov-ers, proceed in reverse order.Repl

MOBILITY Replacing components228Tail lampsBulb P 21 WMINI Countryman:1 Brake/tail lamp2 Turn signal3 Brake/tail lamp4 Backup lamps5 Backup lampsMINI P

AT A GLANCE Voice activation system22Terminating or canceling voice activation systemPress the button on the steering wheelorPossible commandsMost me

Replacing components MOBILITY 229MINI Paceman:1. Switch off the light and remove the infrared remote control from the ignition lock.2. Open the tailga

MOBILITY Replacing components230Repairing a flat tireSafety measures in the event of a break-down: Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving tra

Replacing components MOBILITY 231Using the Mobility KitTo repair a tire puncture with the Mobility Kit, proceed as follows:> Filling the tire with

MOBILITY Replacing components232Correct the tire inflation pressure1. After driving approx. 3.1 miles/5 km or ten minutes, stop at a suitable location

Replacing components MOBILITY 233MINI Countryman:MINI Paceman:2. Slide reversible ratchet onto the fixture on the jack, arrow 1.3. As you ratchet up t

MOBILITY Replacing components234Check Control messages are no longer dis-played.Charging the batteryNoteDo not connect battery chargers to the sockets

Replacing components MOBILITY 235In the vehicle interiorOn the right side of the footwell.Opening the coverPress out at the recess.Online Edition for

MOBILITY Giving and receiving assistance236Giving and receiving assistanceVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equi

Giving and receiving assistance MOBILITY 237Connecting jumper cablesConnect the jumper cables in the correct order, so that no sparks which could caus

MOBILITY Giving and receiving assistance238Using a tow fittingThe screw-in tow fitting must always be carried in the car. It can be screwed in at the

Voice activation system AT A GLANCE 23Setting the voice dialogYou can set whether the system uses the stan-dard dialog or a short version.With the sho

Giving and receiving assistance MOBILITY 239With towbarThe towing vehicle must not be lighter than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may be impossible

MOBILITY Giving and receiving assistance240Tow-startingAvoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-ble; instead, jump-start the engine, page 236. Ve

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REFERENCE Technical data244Technical dataVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the mode

Technical data REFERENCE 245MINI Paceman Cooper Cooper SDisplacement cu in/cmμ97.5/1,59897.5/1,598Number of cylinders 4 4Maximum power out-puthp 1

REFERENCE Technical data246DimensionsMINI CountrymanOnline Edition for Part no. 01402917368 - © 10/12 BMW AG

Technical data REFERENCE 247Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works1Vehicle width, with outside mirror 78.5/1,995 78.5/1,995 78.6/1,9962Vehicle height witho

REFERENCE Technical data248MINI PacemanCooper Cooper S1Vehicle width, with outside mirror 78.6/1,996 78.6/1,9962Vehicle height without roof antenna 59

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Technical data REFERENCE 249WeightsMINI CountrymanCooper Cooper SCurb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras> Manual transmission lbs/k

REFERENCE Technical data250Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.Cooper S ALL4 John Cooper WorksCurb weight, ready f

Technical data REFERENCE 251MINI PacemanNever exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.CapacitiesCooper Cooper S Cooper S ALL

REFERENCE Short commands for the voice activation system252Short commands for the voice activation systemVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all product

Short commands for the voice activation system REFERENCE 253CD/MultimediaCD driveExternal devicesTone controlFunction CommandPlaying a CD {C D on}Sele

REFERENCE Short commands for the voice activation system254RadioFMAMSatellite radioFunction CommandSelecting the radio {Radio}Selecting FM stations {F

Short commands for the voice activation system REFERENCE 255Stored stationsTelephoneOfficeFunction CommandSelecting stored stations {Presets}Choosing

REFERENCE Short commands for the voice activation system256ContactsNavigationGeneral informationDisplaying messages {Messages}Displaying calendar {Cal

Short commands for the voice activation system REFERENCE 257MapSelecting route criteria {Route preference}Selecting route {Route information}Switching

REFERENCE Short commands for the voice activation system258Route guidance with intermediate destinationsVehicle informationSettingsVehicleFunction Com

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Short commands for the voice activation system REFERENCE 259Accessing speed limit settings {Speed}Activating lighting {Lighting}Selecting the door loc

260REFERENCE Everything from A to ZEverything from A to ZIndexAABS Antilock Brake System 72Accepting a call 167, 179Accessories, see Vehicle equipment

Everything from A to Z REFERENCE 261BBackground lighting, refer to Ambient lighting 87Backrests, refer to Seats 39Backup lamps– replacing bulb 228Band

REFERENCE Everything from A to Z262CD, audio playback 151CD player 151– controls 140– fast forward/reverse 152– random order 152– selecting a track 15

Everything from A to Z REFERENCE 263DBC Dynamic Brake Control, refer to Brake Assist 72Deactivating front passenger airbags 82Deadlocking, refer to Lo

REFERENCE Everything from A to Z264Engine malfunction– indicator lamp 13Engine oil– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 216– alternative oil type

Everything from A to Z REFERENCE 265Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 60Gear indicator– automatic transmission with Steptronic 53Gear shifting– au

REFERENCE Everything from A to Z266Intermittent mode of the wipers 56Internal care 222Internet page 4JJacking points 232Jets, refer to Window washer n

Everything from A to Z REFERENCE 267Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter– MINI Maintenance System 218Microphone for telephone 14MINI Connected 195MIN

REFERENCE Everything from A to Z268PPaintwork, care 221Park Distance Control PDC 71Parking– vehicle 51Parking aid, refer to Park Distance Control PDC

CONTROLS Opening and closing26Opening and closingVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in

Everything from A to Z REFERENCE 269Roof load capacity 249Roof-mounted luggage rack 112Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 239Route 129, 130– byp

REFERENCE Everything from A to Z270Shuffled, refer to Random– CD player 152Side airbags 81Side marker lamps, replacing bulbs 227Side turn signal– repl

Everything from A to Z REFERENCE 271Telephone– hands-free system 171, 183– installation location, refer to Center armrest 97– voice commands 183Teleph

REFERENCE Everything from A to Z272Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 246Turn signal– front, replacing bulb 226– indicator lamp 12, 13– rear, replaci

Everything from A to Z REFERENCE 273Winter tires 213– setting speed limit 69– storage 213Wiper blade replacement 224Wiper system 55Word matching princ

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Opening and closing CONTROLS 27Personal Profile settingsFor more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages.> Response of the c

CONTROLS Opening and closing281. "Settings"2. "Door locks"3. "Unlock button"4. Select a menu item:> "All doors&q

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Opening and closing CONTROLS 29MalfunctionsThe remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the

CONTROLS Opening and closing30Opening and closing: from insideOperation via> Switch in the center console> Button in the driver's door or f

Opening and closing CONTROLS 31Unlocking tailgatePress the button in the driver's footwell.TailgateTo avoid damage, make sure there is suf-ficien

CONTROLS Opening and closing32The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull it down.Alarm systemThe conceptThe

Opening and closing CONTROLS 33Tilt alarm sensorThe vehicle's inclination is monitored. The alarm is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is ma

CONTROLS Opening and closing34Press the button again to lock the vehicle again.<Convenient opening with the remote control, refer to page 28.Lockin

Opening and closing CONTROLS 35The warning lamp lights up when the engine is running: the remote control is no longer inside the vehicle. After the en

CONTROLS Opening and closing36Following interruptions in electrical power supplyAfter a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass roof can

Opening and closing CONTROLS 37After switching off the ignitionWhen the ignition is switched off, the windows can still be operated for approx. 1 minu

CONTROLS Adjustments38AdjustmentsVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a particu-lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 260.4 Notes7 Reporting safety defectsA

Adjustments CONTROLS 39Safety belts, refer to page 42.SeatsNote before adjustingNever attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The sea

CONTROLS Adjustments40Lumbar supportYou can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.The upper hips a

Adjustments CONTROLS 41BackrestAdjusting backrest angle, refer to page 106.Head restraintsCorrectly adjusted head restraintA correctly adjusted head r

CONTROLS Adjustments42Seat heatingSwitching onPress once for each temperature level. Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.If you continue drivi

Adjustments CONTROLS 43MINI Countryman: rear seat center beltThe belt buckle marked with the word CENTER is designed exclusively for the middle passen

CONTROLS Adjustments44Stow away the center beltIf the center seat is not occupied, then insert the belt buckles 3 and 4 into the corresponding holders

Adjustments CONTROLS 45Manual adjustmentIf there is, for example, an electrical failure, press on the edges of the mirror glass.Automatic heatingAt ex

CONTROLS Transporting children safely46Transporting children safelyVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment t

Transporting children safely CONTROLS 47Child seat securityThe illustration shows the MINI Countryman as an example.All rear safety belts and the safe

CONTROLS Transporting children safely48MINI Countryman4-seater:The child restraint anchor fittings, see arrows, are located behind the back of the rea

Notes4NotesUsing this Owner's ManualWe have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find s

Transporting children safely CONTROLS 49Attaching upper tether strap to the attachment point1. Slide the head restraint upward.2. Center seat: fold th

CONTROLS Driving50DrivingVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is descr

Driving CONTROLS 51Radio readiness and ignition offAll indicator and warning lamps in the displays go out.The ignition switches off automatically if t

CONTROLS Driving52Automatic transmission1. With the car at a stop, move the selector lever to position P.2. Press the Start/Stop button.3. Forcefully

Driving CONTROLS 53Selector lever positionsP R N D M/S + –Displays in the tachometerP R N D DS M1 to M6The selector lever position is displayed, or th

CONTROLS Driving54Sport program and manual mode M/SMove the selector lever from position D to the left into the M/S shifting slot:The Sport program is

Driving CONTROLS 55The extractor hook is in the onboard document holder or in the pouch for the tire-changing set, page 232.<4. Pull the loop up.5.

CONTROLS Driving56Switching on wipersPress the lever upward, arrow 1.The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-tion when released.Normal wip

Driving CONTROLS 57Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensorPress the button again, arrow 3.Brief wipePress the lever downward once, arrow 2.Clean

CONTROLS Driving58Fill with a mixture of washer fluid concentrate and water and, if required, with a washer anti-freeze according to manufacturer&apos

Notes 5nance and repair methods. Therefore, have the necessary work on your MINI only carried out by a MINI dealer or a workshop that has specially tr

Driving CONTROLS 59Increasing speedPress button 1 repeatedly until the desired speed is reached. Every time you press the but-ton, the speed increases

CONTROLS Controls overview60Controls overviewVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the

Controls overview CONTROLS 61The following information is displayed sequen-tially:> Trip odometer> Time> External temperatureTrip odometerTo

CONTROLS Controls overview62To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn signal lever for approx. 2seconds.Current fuel consumption

Controls overview CONTROLS 631 Button for:> Selecting display> Setting values> Confirming selected display or set values> Calling up compu

CONTROLS Controls overview64Units of measureTo set the units of measure. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also t

Controls overview CONTROLS 65More information on the MINI Maintenance Sys-tem can be found on page 218.More informationDetailed information on service

CONTROLS Controls overview664. "§ Vehicle inspection"5. Open the deadline entry menu.6. "Date:"7. Create the settings.8. Press the

Controls overview CONTROLS 674. Turn MINI joystick until the desired time zone is set and press the MINI joystick.The time zone is stored.DateSetting

CONTROLS Controls overview68Hiding Check Control messagesPress the button in the turn signal lever.> Some Check Control messages are displayed unti

Notes6> Federal Emissions Performance Warranty> California Emission Control System Limited WarrantyDetailed information about these warranties i

Controls overview CONTROLS 69Speed limitEnter a speed, and a Check Control message will indicate when you reach this speed. This enables you, for exam

CONTROLS Controls overview703. "Language:"4. Select the desired language.The setting is stored for the remote control cur-rently in use.Sett

Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS 71Technology for driving comfort and safetyVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, countr

CONTROLS Technology for driving comfort and safety72enter the sensors' blind spots before or after a continuous audible signal is given. Higher,

Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS 73Activating DSCPress the switch again: the DSC indicator lamps in the display elements go out.For

CONTROLS Technology for driving comfort and safety74Deactivating both DTC and DSCPress the switch for at least 3 seconds; the indi-cator lamp DSC OFF

Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS 75Flat Tire Monitor FTMThe conceptThe system does not measure the actual infla-tion pressure in the

CONTROLS Technology for driving comfort and safety76Indication of a flat tireThe warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Con

Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS 77Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate final failure of the tire. Reduce your speed

CONTROLS Technology for driving comfort and safety78Gray wheelsThe system cannot detect a puncture.Reasons for this may be:> TPM is being reset.>

Notes 7Event data recorder EDRThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or c

Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS 79Run-flat tiresYou can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.If the

CONTROLS Technology for driving comfort and safety80Message for unsuccessful system resetYellow warning lamp comes on. A mes-sage appears on the onboa

Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS 81AirbagsMINI Countryman:MINI Paceman:The following airbags are located under the marked covers:1 F

CONTROLS Technology for driving comfort and safety82upholstery in the center of the steering wheel, on the instrument panel, the doors, and the roof p

Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS 83installing a child seat, check that the indica-tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up

CONTROLS Lamps84LampsVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described

Lamps CONTROLS 85Welcome lampsIf you leave the light switch in the low beam or automatic headlamp control position when you switch off the ignition, t

CONTROLS Lamps86In reverse, the Adaptive Light Control is not acti-vated.MalfunctionA message is displayed.The Adaptive Light Control is malfunctionin

Lamps CONTROLS 87Adjusting brightness> Briefly press button: brightness changes in stages.> Press and hold the button. Brightness changes in a c

CONTROLS Climate88ClimateVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is descr

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Climate CONTROLS 89Recirculated-air modeIf the air outside the car has an unpleasant odor or contains pollut-ants, shut off the supply to the inte-rio

CONTROLS Climate90Automatic climate control1 Air flow rate, manual2 AUTO program3 Recirculated-air mode4 Maximum cooling5 Air distribution, manual6 Te

Climate CONTROLS 91If condensation starts to form on the inside win-dow surfaces, press the AUTO button or switch off the recirculated-air mode and, i

CONTROLS Climate92outside air. Your MINI dealer replaces this com-bined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance. You can call up furth

Practical interior accessories CONTROLS 93Practical interior accessoriesVehicle equipmentIn this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipm

CONTROLS Practical interior accessories945. As soon as the LED flashes rapidly, release both buttons. The quick flashing indicates that the button on

Practical interior accessories CONTROLS 95press the button on the hand-held transmit-ter for 2 seconds and release several times.OperationBefore using

CONTROLS Practical interior accessories96Calibrating the digital compassThe digital compass must be calibrated in the following situations:> The in

Practical interior accessories CONTROLS 97Glove compartmentOpeningPull the handle to open the cover. The light in the glove compartment comes on.Closi

CONTROLS Practical interior accessories98Center armrest frontOpeningPress the button, arrow, and lift the cover.Center armrest rearRemovingThe center