Mini COUNTRYMAN 2018 Owner's Handbook Manual page 115

The reservoir for the washer fluid is located
in the engine compartment.
Malfunction
Using undiluted screenwash concentrate or
antifreeze made of alcohol may result in
false indications at low temperatures below
-15 ℃/+5 ℉.
Manual gearbox
Safety notes
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving
and rolling away. There is a danger of acci-
dents. Before leaving the vehicle, secure it
to prevent it from rolling away.
Observe the following to ensure that the
vehicle is secured against rolling away:
– Apply the parking brake.
– Turn the front wheels towards the
kerb on upward or downward gradi-
ents.
– Additionally secure the vehicle on up-
ward or downward gradients, for ex-
ample with a chock.
NOTE
When shifting into a lower gear, high en-
gine speeds can damage the engine. There
is a danger of damage to property. Push
the shift lever to the right while shifting
into the 5th or 6th gear.
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Driving
Schematic diagram
– 1 – 6: forward gears
– R: reverse gear
Shifting gears
General
Depending on the engine version, the en-
gine speed is automatically adjusted as re-
quired during a gear shift for a harmonious
and dynamic gear change.
Reverse gear
Engage this position only when the vehicle
is stationary.
To overcome the resistance, move the shift
lever firmly to the left towards the left and
engage the reverse gear with a gear shift
movement forwards.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll
without its own power, for example in a car
wash, or be pushed.
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press the clutch and change out of a for-
ward gear or reverse.
3. Release the parking brake.
CONTROLS
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