Page 1 CONTENT OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI COUNTRYMAN. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important notes on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your MINI.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Navigation, Entertainment and Communication can be called up via the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle. NOTES Information..........................QUICK REFERENCE Getting in..........................Set-up and use........................20 On the road..........................AT A GLANCE Dashboard..........................Central Information Display (CID)..................36 Voice activation system....................General settings........................
Page 5 Interior equipment......................222 Storage compartments.....................233 Cargo area..........................236 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving................Reducing fuel consumption................... MOBILITY Refueling..........................256 Fuel............................Wheels and tires........................260 Engine compartment......................281 Engine oil..........................284 Coolant..........................288 Maintenance........................Replacing components....................Breakdown Assistance....................Vehicle Care........................306 REFERENCE Technical data........................Appendix..........................315 Everything from A to Z....................316 ©...
Page 6: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle
Information Using this Owner's Manual Internet Vehicle information and general informa- tion on MINI, e.g., on technology, are availa- Orientation ble on the Internet: www.miniusa.com. The fastest way to find information on a particular topic is by using the index.
Page 7 Information NOTES lected optional equipment or the country- Icon Meaning specific version. "..." Control Display texts used to select This also applies to safety-related functions individual functions. and systems. ›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the When using these functions and systems, voice activation system.
Page 8 For vehicles sold in California, the law re- mends that you entrust corresponding pro- quires vehicle manufacturers to provide the cedures to a MINI dealer’s service center. If following warning: you choose to use another service facility, Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 9 Specifications for maintenance measures: your hands frequently when servicing – MINI maintenance system your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-ve- hicle. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 10 NOTES Information Maintenance, refer to page 290. data collected in the vehicle to the driver or vehicle owner, for instance via utilized – Maintenance Booklet, available online services. and accessible via a QR code in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Booklet. Operating data in the vehicle –...
Page 11 Information NOTES to detect and correct malfunctions, and If necessary, data can be transferred to the helps the vehicle manufacturer to optimize entertainment and communication system vehicle functions. of the vehicle, for instance via smartphone. The majority of this data is stored tempora- This includes the following depending on rily and is only processed within the vehicle the respective equipment:...
Page 12 NOTES Information How the data will be processed further is Services from other providers determined by the provider of the particular When using online services from other pro- app being used. The extent of the possible viders, these services are the responsibility settings depends on the respective app and of the relevant provider and subject to their the operating system of the mobile device.
Page 13 Information NOTES stance name, gender, age, and crash loca- tion, are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforce- ment, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the ve- hicle or the EDR is needed.
Page 14 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to noti- fying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds Online Edition for Part no.
Page 15 Information NOTES Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 16: Quick Reference
QUICK REFERENCE Getting in Getting in Opening and closing Locking the vehicle Press the button on the vehicle key. Buttons on the vehicle key All vehicle access points are locked. Buttons for the central locking system Overview 1 Unlocking 2 Locking 3 Unlocking the tailgate With automatic trunk lid actuation: open the tailgate...
Page 17 Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Comfort Access Opening and closing the tailgate with no-touch activation Principle Principle The vehicle can be accessed without operat- The trunk can be opened and closed con- ing the vehicle key. tactless using the vehicle key you are carry- Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in ing.
Page 18 QUICK REFERENCE Getting in Displays and control elements Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. In the vicinity of the steering With automatic tailgate: Opening wheel – Unlock the vehicle and press the button 1 Low beams, fog lights on the tailgate.
Page 19 Getting in QUICK REFERENCE All around the selector lever Button Function Press once: opens the previous display. Press and hold: open the menus used last. Call up the Options menu. Voice control 1 Selector lever Activating the voice control system 2 Controller with buttons 3 Parking brake Press the button on the steering...
Page 20: Set-Up And Use
QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Set-up and use Seats, mirrors and steering Adjusting the head restraint wheel Height Manually adjustable seats – To raise: push the head restraint up. – To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and 1 Longitudinal direction push the head restraint down.
Page 21 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Adjusting the steering wheel Press the desired button 1 or 2. The procedure stops when a seat setting In four directions switch or one of the memory buttons is pressed. Once underway, adjustment of the seat po- sition on the driver's side is disabled after a short while.
Page 22 Central Information Display Via the Central Information Display (CID) (CID), the steering wheel buttons and spo- "Accept" ken instructions. "My MINI" Via the button on the steering wheel "System settings" Press the button. "Mobile devices" Via the instrument cluster "Connect new device"...
Page 23 If necessary, the setting for mobile data must be activated on the iPhone. – Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled in the vehicle. Turning on Bluetooth and CarPlay Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "System settings" "Mobile devices" "Settings" Select the following settings: – "Bluetooth®"...
Page 24: On The Road
QUICK REFERENCE On the road On the road Driving Steptronic transmission: switching off When the vehicle is stationary, apply the parking brake. Starting and stopping the engine Engage selector lever position P. Ignition on/off Press the Start/Stop button. – On: press the Start/Stop Manual transmission: switching off button.
Page 25 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Manual transmission Steptronic transmission, Sport and manual mode Shifting When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push the gearshift lever to the right in order to prevent inadvertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear. Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 26 QUICK REFERENCE On the road High beams, headlight flasher Lights and lighting Lighting functions Icon Function Front fog lights. Automatic headlight control. Cornering light. Press the lever forward or pull it backward. Lights off. – High beams on, arrow 1. Daytime driving lights.
Page 27 On the road QUICK REFERENCE – Resting position of the wipers: posi- Set interval period or sensitivity of the tion 0. rain sensor – Rain sensor: position 1. – Normal wiper speed: position 2. – Fast wiper speed: position 3. Turning off and flick wipe Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Page 28 QUICK REFERENCE On the road – Normal wiper speed: tap up once. Set interval period or sensitivity of the rain sensor – Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once beyond the resistance point. Turning off and flick wipe Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Page 29 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Button Function Button Function Adjusts the air flow, Heated windshield. manual. Rear window defroster. Adjusts the air distribution manually. Refueling stop Refueling Heated windshield. Fuel cap To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear edge, arrow.
Page 30 Displaying the engine oil level Via the Central Information Display (CID): The button is located above the Control Dis- "My MINI" play. "Vehicle status" "Engine oil level" The engine oil level is displayed.
Page 31 This service can be reached around the clock in many countries. "MINI Connected" "MINI Assist" "MINI Roadside Assistance" The contact to the MINI Roadside Assis- tance is established. A telephone number is displayed, if needed. Select to dial the telephone number on a connected mobile phone.
Page 32: At A Glance
AT A GLANCE Dashboard Dashboard Vehicle features and options in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. This chapter describes all standard, country- When using these functions and systems, specific and optional features offered with the applicable laws and regulations must be the series.
Page 33 Dashboard AT A GLANCE Automatic headlight con- Canada: roadside parking trol light Cornering light Trip computer Automatic High Beam Assis- tant Instrument lighting 7 Instrument cluster 8 Pitman arm, right Wipers 5 Steering wheel buttons, left Wiper on Canadian mod- Camera-based cruise control on/off Rain sensor...
Page 34 AT A GLANCE Dashboard Increase volume 11 Steering wheel heating 12 Adjusting the steering wheel 13 Unlocking the hood Reduce volume 14 Depending on the equipment: using tail- gate Horn, entire surface In the vicinity of the center console Hazard warning system PDC Park Distance Con- trol Rearview camera...
Page 35 Dashboard AT A GLANCE Dynamic Stability Con- Manual transmission gearshift trol lever 8 Controller with buttons MINI Driving Modes 9 Parking brake switch 7 Steptronic transmission selector lever In the vicinity of the headliner Emergency Call, SOS Ambient light Indicator light, front passen-...
Page 36: Central Information Display (Cid)
AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID) Central Information Display (CID) Vehicle features and options Input and display Main menu This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and General information functions that are not necessarily available The main menu is divided into two areas.
Page 37 Access to apps and vehicle functions. Addi- tional apps and vehicle functions can be Function is activated. purchased from the MINI Connected Store. Function is deactivated. Notifications Status information Access to all incoming messages in the ve- hicle, for instance Check Control messages.
Page 38 AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID) Selecting the display Icon Meaning The display can be selected in menus which Reminder. support the split screen function. Sending not possible. Tilt the Controller to the right until the split screen is selected. Entertainment Press the Controller.
Page 39 Central Information Display (CID) AT A GLANCE In the case of very high temperatures on Controller the Control Display, for instance due to in- tense solar radiation, the brightness may be General information reduced down to complete deactivation. The buttons can be used to open the menus Once the temperature is reduced, for in- directly.
Page 40 AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID) Button Function With navigation system: opens navigation map. Without navigation system: call up the CarPlay map. Press once: opens the previous display. Press and hold: open the menus – Without navigation system: tilt in two used last.
Page 41 Adjusting menu contents The display of menus "Media/Radio", Going to the Options menu "Communication" and "MINI Connected" can be adjusted, for instance to remove the en- Press the button. tries of functions that are not used from the menu.
Page 42 Via the Central Information Display (CID): Operation via touchscreen "My MINI" "Contents of main menu" General information Depending on the equipment version, the Changing between displays Control Display is equipped with a touch- After a menu item is selected, a new display screen.
Page 43 Central Information Display (CID) AT A GLANCE Deleting tion is established when a phone number is selected. Icon Function Displaying the key assignment Tapping the icon: deletes the letter or number. Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves or use objects. Tapping and holding the icon all letters: deletes all letters or num- The assignment of the buttons is displayed...
Page 44: Voice Activation System
AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle features and options activation system. To set the language, refer to page 47. – Always say commands in the language This chapter describes all standard, country- of the voice activation system. specific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 45 The following is displayed in the top area of Via the Central Information Display (CID): the Control Display: – Some possible commands for the current "My MINI" menu. "System settings" – Some possible commands from other "Language"...
Page 46 AT A GLANCE Voice activation system situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the es- tablishment of a telephone connection. Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 298, close to the interior mirror. System limits –...
Page 47: General Settings
Via the Central Information Display (CID): the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available "My MINI" in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- "System settings" tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.
Page 48 Principle year. If vehicle tracking has been activated, the current vehicle position can be displayed in Setting the date format the MINI app. Via the Central Information Display (CID): Activating/deactivating "My MINI" Via the Central Information Display (CID): "System settings"...
Page 49 General settings AT A GLANCE Control Display Setting the color world Via the Central Information Display (CID): Brightness "My MINI" Via the Central Information Display (CID): "System settings" "My MINI" "Displays" "System settings" "Color scheme" "Displays" Select the desired setting.
Page 50 Phone book. The vehicle offers various functions which – Office data, for instance voice memos. require data to be transferred to MINI or a – Login accounts. service provider. The data transfer can be Altogether, the deletion of the data can take deactivated for some functions.
Page 51 Note and follow the instructions on the Con- trol Display. Making calls via the hands- Bluetooth. Via the Central Information Display (CID): free system. Using phone functions via "My MINI" the Central Information Dis- "System settings" play (CID). "Data privacy" Using the smartphone Of- fice functions.
Page 52 General information Via the Central Information Display (CID): Information on compatible mobile devices "My MINI" is available as follows: "System settings" – On the MINI homepage. "Mobile devices" – Via Hotline/Customer Support "Settings" – At a dealer's service center or another "Bluetooth®"...
Page 53 All prerequisites are met and all required steps were completed in the specified order. Via the Central Information Display (CID): Despite that, the mobile device does not "My MINI" function as expected. In this case, the following explanations can "System settings"...
Page 54 AT A GLANCE General settings Why can phone functions not be used via service center or another qualified service the Central Information Display (CID)? center or repair shop. – The mobile phone may not be properly USB connection configured, for instance as Bluetooth au- dio device.
Page 55 Turning on Bluetooth and CarPlay the USB storage device, refer to the op- Via the Central Information Display (CID): erating instructions of the device. Not compatible USB devices: "My MINI" – USB hard drives. "System settings" – USB hubs.
Page 56 Via the Central Information Display (CID): contact Customer Relations, a dealer's serv- ice center or another qualified service cen- "My MINI" ter or repair shop. "System settings" "Mobile devices" Managing mobile devices Select the desired device.
Page 57 General settings AT A GLANCE Via the Central Information Display (CID): Software update "My MINI" General information "System settings" The vehicle supports a large number of mo- "Mobile devices" bile devices, for instance mobile phones and MP3 players. Software updates are available Select device.
Page 58 The software may only be restored when the vehicle is stationary. Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "System settings" "Software update" "Restore software" 5. – "Previous version"...
Page 59: Owner's Manual Media
You can use the following media formats to call up the content in the Owner's Manual: Press the button. – Printed Owner's Manual, refer to "My MINI" page 59. "Owner's Manual" – Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehi- cle, refer to page 59.
Page 60 AT A GLANCE Owner's Manual media Opening via Central Information Display (CID) Change directly to the Options menu from the function on the Control Display: Press the button. "Owner's Manual" Opening when a Check Control message is displayed Directly from the Check Control message on the Control Display: "Owner's Manual"...
Page 61 Owner's Manual media AT A GLANCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 62: Opening And Closing
CONTROLS Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- Warning specific and optional features offered with The vehicle key has a button cell battery. the series. It also describes features and Batteries or button cell batteries can be functions that are not necessarily available swallowed and lead to serious or fatal inju-...
Page 63 78. – The interior lights, refer to page 159, and the MINI logo projection are switched on, provided that the interior lights were not switched off manually. – Depending on the settings, the welcome light and pathway lighting, refer to page 156, are switched on.
Page 64 Press the button on the vehicle key with the vehicle locked. NOTICE The MINI logo projection is also switched Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the windows and heating elements while driv- ing. There is a risk of damage to property, These functions are not available if the inte- among other potential damage.
Page 65 Opening and closing CONTROLS Without automatic trunk lid actuation: Slide the integrated key in the cover of the battery compartment and raise the The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung cover. upward. With automatic trunk lid actuation: The tailgate opens automatically. Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
Page 66 The vehicle key is in direct proximity of – The options provided by the Remote the wireless charging tray. Services of the MINI Connected app in- Place the vehicle key in a different loca- clude the ability to lock and unlock a ve- tion.
Page 67 Opening and closing CONTROLS Integrated key To do this, slide the integrated key into the opening to the stop from below and remove the cover cap. General information The driver's door can be locked and un- locked without the vehicle key using the integrated key.
Page 68 CONTROLS Opening and closing Comfort Access Overview Principle The vehicle can be accessed without operat- ing the vehicle key. Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your pants pocket, is sufficient. The vehicle automatically detects the vehi- cle key when it is in close proximity or in the interior.
Page 69 Opening and closing CONTROLS Unlocking Convenient closing Safety information Warning With convenient closing, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the doors is clear during convenient closing. Press the button on the external door han- Closing dle of the driver's or front passenger door.
Page 70 CONTROLS Opening and closing Safety information With automatic trunk lid actuation: touchless opening and closing of tailgate Warning Body parts can be jammed when operating Principle the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the travel path of the tailgate is The trunk can be opened and closed con- clear during opening and closing.
Page 71 Perform the foot movement described ear- lier. Before the opening, the hazard warning sys- Settings tem flashes. "My MINI" If contactless closing is switched on: "Vehicle settings" Moving a foot again will stop the opening "Doors/Key" proccedure.
Page 72 CONTROLS Opening and closing Movement in the range of the sensors may Depending on the equipment and country cause unintended opening or closing of the version, it is possible to specify whether the cargo area, for instance due to water run- tailgate can be activated with the vehicle ning own when cleaning the vehicle or with key and how the vehicle doors will respond...
Page 73 64. 4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung Via the Central Information Display (CID): upward. "My MINI" Opening from the inside "Vehicle settings" With Steptronic transmission: "Doors/Key" With the vehicle stationary, pull the "Tailgate"...
Page 74 CONTROLS Opening and closing From the outside Interruption of the opening procedure The opening procedure is interrupted in the following situations: – When the vehicle starts moving. – By pressing the button on the outer side of the tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.
Page 75 Opening and closing CONTROLS – By pressing the button on the inside of the tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate. – By releasing the button in the storage compartment of the driver's door. Press- ing again and holding continues the closing motion.
Page 76 If another driver profile is selected via the – Head-up Display. Central Information Display (CID), the set- – MINI Driving Modes. tings stored in it will be applied automati- – Intelligent Safety. cally. The new driver profile is assigned to the vehicle key that is currently in use.
Page 77 Via the Central Information Display (CID): time. "My MINI" – If the driver profile is already assigned to a different vehicle key, this driver "Driver profiles"...
Page 78 "Import driver profile (USB)" Via the Central Information Display (CID): Select USB storage device as needed. Select the driver profile to be imported. "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" Displaying driver profiles during start "Doors/Key" The driver profiles can be displayed at each "Driver's door"...
Page 79 The vehicle must be unlocked before Automatic unlocking the tailgate can be used with the ve- Via the Central Information Display (CID): hicle key. "My MINI" – "Button lock" "Vehicle settings" The operation of the tailgate via the vehicle key is disabled.
Page 80 CONTROLS Opening and closing – Changes in the vehicle inclination, for instance, during attempts at stealing a wheel or when towing the vehicle. – Disconnected battery voltage. – Improper use of the socket for OBD on- board diagnostics. – Locking the vehicle while a device is connected to the socket for the diagnos- tic socket.
Page 81 Opening and closing CONTROLS To switch off the alarm: press any button. Avoiding unintentional alarms Signals of the indicator lights General information – The indicator light flashes briefly every The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion 2 seconds: sensor can trigger an alarm, although no un- authorized action occurred.
Page 82 CONTROLS Opening and closing Power windows The window opens automatically. Press- ing the switch again stops the motion. Convenient opening with the vehicle key, General information refer to page 63. If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the windows are automatically closed ex- Closing cept a gap.
Page 83 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing without the jam protection can only be operated to a limited extent. The system must be initialized in this system case. In case of danger from the outside or if – The power window motors are equipped icing might prevent normal closing, proceed with overheating protection.
Page 84 CONTROLS Opening and closing Panoramic glass sunroof Pressing the switch again stops the motion. With the glass sunroof completely General information raised In the event of a severe accident, the glass – Slide switch back to the re- sunroof is automatically closed. sistance point and hold.
Page 85 The system must be initialized in this case. Jam protection system MINI recommends having this work per- formed only by a dealer's service center or Principle another qualified service center or repair The jam protection prevents objects or body shop.
Page 86: Seats, Mirrors And Steering Wheel
CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle features and options Warning With a backrest inclined too far to the This chapter describes all standard, country- rear, the protective effect of the seat belt specific and optional features offered with can no longer be ensured.
Page 87 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Longitudinal direction Backrest tilt Warning Unexpected movements of the seat while driving may occur if the seat is unlocked. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of accident. After adjusting, move the seat forward or back slightly, making sure the seat engages properly.
Page 88 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Overview Seat tilt 1 Memory function Tilt switch up or down. 2 Lumbar support Backrest tilt 3 Backrest tilt 4 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt Longitudinal direction Tilt switch forward or backward. Lumbar support Press switch forward or backward. Principle The curvature of the seat backrest can be Height...
Page 89 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS The curvature is shifted When GREEN Mode is activated, refer to up/down. page 250, the heater output is reduced. Thigh support Turning off Press and hold the button until the LEDs turn off. Rear seats Safety information Pull the lever at the front of the seat and ad- Warning...
Page 90 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Adjusting Always make sure that seat belts are being worn by all occupants before driving off. Al- though airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they do not replace seat belts. If needed, detach the seat belt in the rear from the belt retainer on the side.
Page 91 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Buckling the seat belt Warning Guide the seat belt slowly over shoulder The protective effect of safety gear, in- and hip to put it on. cluding seat belts, may not be fully func- Insert the buckle tongue into the seat tional or fail in the following situations: belt buckle.
Page 92 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Front head restraints Seat belt buckles must audibly click into place. Safety information Unbuckling the seat belt Hold down the seat belt firmly. Warning Press the red button in the belt buckle. Removal or incorrect adjustment of head Use the buckle tongue, arrow 1, to open restraints can cause injuries in the head the second seat belt buckle, arrow 2.
Page 93 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the height: John Cooper If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest Works sport seat forward. The height of the head restraints cannot be Pull head restraint up to the stop. set. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint out completely.
Page 94 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel – Do not use seat or head restraint cov- Fold down ers. – Do not hang objects, for instance clothes hangers, directly on the head restraint. – Only use accessories that have been determined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint.
Page 95 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety information Press the desired button 1 or 2. The procedure stops when a seat setting switch or one of the memory buttons is Warning pressed. There is a risk of jamming when moving Once underway, adjustment of the seat po- the seats.
Page 96 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel distance to the traffic behind by looking car's interior mirror, refer to page 97, are over your shoulder. used to control this. Automatic Curb Monitor Overview Principle If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on the passenger's side is tilted downward.
Page 97 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Steering wheel Turn button Safety information Warning Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel movements. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of accident. Adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is sta- Turn the button to reduce the blinding glare tionary only.
Page 98 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Steering wheel heating Turning on/off Press the button. – On: the LED lights up. – Off: the LED goes out. If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 mi- nutes after an intermediate stop, the steer- ing wheel heating turns on automatically if the function was turned on at the comple- tion of the last trip.
Page 99: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children safely CONTROLS Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options Warning A heated vehicle may result in death to This chapter describes all standard, country- persons, especially children, or animals. specific and optional features offered with There is a risk of injury or danger to life. the series.
Page 100 CONTROLS Transporting children safely Safety information Warning The stability of the child restraint system Warning is limited or compromised with incorrect The seat belt cannot be fastened correctly seat setting or improper installation of the on children shorter than 5 ft/150 cm child seat.
Page 101 Transporting children safely CONTROLS center or another qualified service center Seat position and height or repair shop. After installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust its height to the highest Warning and thus best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event...
Page 102 CONTROLS Transporting children safely In some cases it may be necessary to sepa- attached, the mounts or attachment points rate the lower belt attachment. Seat belts, can be damaged. There is a risk of injury refer to page 90. or risk of damage to property. Attach child restraint systems only at the correspond- ing mounts for the lower mountings or at- LATCH child seat mountings...
Page 103 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Child restraint systems with tether tether are marked with this icon. It can be found on the rear seat backrest or the rear strap shelf. Safety information Routing the retaining strap Warning If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used for the child restraint system, the protective effect is reduced.
Page 104 CONTROLS Transporting children safely Locking the doors and win- dows Doors Push the locking lever on the rear doors up. The door can now be opened from the out- side only. Safety switch for the rear Press the button on the driver's door if children are being trans- ported in the rear.
Page 105: Driving
Driving CONTROLS Driving Vehicle features and options To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unneces- sary electrical components. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with Ignition off the series.
Page 106 CONTROLS Driving Steptronic transmission with a tap-operated – When the vehicle is locked using the selector lever, refer to page 123: when central locking system. switching off the ignition, the selector lever – Shortly before the battery is discharged position P is engaged automatically if the completely, so that the engine can still selector lever position R, D or M/S is en- be started.
Page 107 Driving CONTROLS Engine stop NOTICE Repeated attempts to start the vehicle or Safety information repeated starting of the vehicle in rapid succession can cause the starter to over- heat. This also results in unburned or inad- Warning equately burned fuel, and can cause the Unattended children or animals in the ve- catalytic converter to overheat.
Page 108 CONTROLS Driving Steptronic transmission Engine stop Switching off the engine Functional requirements The engine is switched off automatically When the vehicle is stationary, apply during a stop under the following condi- the parking brake. tions: Engage selector lever position P. Manual transmission: Press the Start/Stop button.
Page 109 Driving CONTROLS Displays in the instrument cluster – Window condensation when the auto- matic climate control is switched on. Instrument cluster without enhanced – The vehicle battery charge is very low. features: display – At higher elevations. The display indicates that the –...
Page 110 CONTROLS Driving – Steptronic transmission: change from Switching the system on/off selector lever position D to R, N or M/S. Using the button – Steptronic transmission: change from selector lever position P to R, N, D or M/S. – The vehicle begins rolling. –...
Page 111 Driving CONTROLS Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button. Warning Automatic deactivation Unattended children or animals in the ve- hicle can cause the vehicle to move and In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop endanger themselves and traffic, for in- function is deactivated automatically for stance due to the following actions: safety reasons, for instance if no driver is detected.
Page 112 CONTROLS Driving Steptronic transmission: in some parking – Engine on. situations, the parking brake is automati- – Gear position engaged. cally engaged, when selector lever posi- – Driver buckled in and doors closed. tion P is engaged. In these cases, the park- ing brake is released automatically when Automatic release in cars with manual you leave the selector lever position P.
Page 113 Window wiper system The triple turn signal duration can be ad- justed. Safety information Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" Warning "Vehicle settings" If the wipers start moving in the folded "Lighting" away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.
Page 114 CONTROLS Driving Turning off and flick wipe NOTICE The wiper blades can wear out or become damaged prematurely when wiping on a dry window for a longer period of time. The wiper motor can overheat. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage.
Page 115 Driving CONTROLS Activating Windshield washer system Safety information Warning The washer fluid can freeze onto the win- dow at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There is a risk of accident. Only use the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze.
Page 116 CONTROLS Driving Rear wiper Safety information Switching on the rear wiper Warning If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Page 117 Driving CONTROLS Canada: window wiper system Folding out the wipers Switch the ignition on and off again. Safety information Press and hold the wiper lever down, un- til the wipers stop in a close to vertical position. Warning If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.
Page 118 CONTROLS Driving Turning on Intermittent operation or rain sensor Principle The rain sensor automatically controls the wiper operation depending on the intensity of the rainfall. General information The sensor is located on the windshield, di- rectly in front of the interior mirror. With- Tap up the lever or press it past the resist- out the rain sensor, the interval of the wiper ance point.
Page 119 Driving CONTROLS within approx. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automatically activated again. NOTICE When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the washer pump cannot work as intended. Setting the interval period or There is a risk of damage to property, sensitivity of the rain sensor among other potential damage.
Page 120 CONTROLS Driving – Resting position of the wiper, posi- tion 0. NOTICE – Intermittent operation, arrow 1. When If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, reverse gear is engaged, the system the wiper blades can be torn off and the switches to continuous operation.
Page 121 Driving CONTROLS Folding in the wipers Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Con- centrate or the equivalent is recom- After the wipers are folded back down, the mended. window wiper system must be reactivated. Fold the wipers back in onto the wind- shield.
Page 122 CONTROLS Driving Overview NOTICE When shifting to a lower gear, excessive RPM can damage the engine. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right.
Page 123 Driving CONTROLS Rolling or pushing the vehicle lever or a tap-operated selector lever is in- stalled. In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without its own power, for instance in a car Transmission with a latching selector wash, or be pushed. lever Turn on the ignition.
Page 124 CONTROLS Driving Selector lever positions selector lever position R, D or M/S is engaged. Gear position D – If the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, the driver's door is opened, and the brake Selector lever position for normal driving. pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is All gears for forward travel are activated au- stationary and selector lever position D, tomatically.
Page 125 Driving CONTROLS Engaging selector lever position D, N, To release the selector lever lock: with the brake pedal depressed, press the button on the front of the selector lever. A selector lever lock prevents the following incorrect operation: – Unintentional shifting into selector lever position R.
Page 126 CONTROLS Driving Engaging selector lever position P Engaging selector lever position N: with a tap-operated selector lever NOTICE Selector lever position P is automatically engaged when the ignition is switched off. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Do not switch ignition off in car washes.
Page 127 Driving CONTROLS shifts up later and the shifting times are Activating manual mode shorter. Press the selector lever to the left from selector lever position D, arrow 1. Activating the Sport program Press the selector lever forward or pull Press the selector lever to the left from se- it backward, arrows 2.
Page 128 CONTROLS Driving For vehicles with Steptronic Sport transmis- paddles for a certain amount of time, the sion, automatic shift operations are not per- transmission switches back to automatic formed if one of the following conditions is mode. met: It is possible to switch into automatic mode –...
Page 129 Driving CONTROLS Releasing the transmission lock Press the button on the front of the se- lector lever and move the selector lever manually: with a latching selector back slightly. lever Release the release lever. If the selector lever is locked in selector Bring the selector lever into the desired lever position P despite the ignition being position.
Page 130 1, and press and hold the selector Press button and select SPORT lever into selector lever position N, ar- with the MINI Driving Modes switch. row N, until selector lever position N is displayed in the instrument cluster. The instrument cluster displays TRAC- TION in combination with SPORT.
Page 131 Driving CONTROLS 5 minutes before Launch Control can be used again. After using Launch Control To support driving stability, reactivate Dy- namic Stability Control. System limits An experienced driver may be able to ach- ieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
Page 132: Displays
CONTROLS Displays Displays Vehicle features and options in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. This chapter describes all standard, country- When using these functions and systems, specific and optional features offered with the applicable laws and regulations must be the series.
Page 133 Displays CONTROLS Instrument cluster with enhanced features: overview 1 Tachometer 4 Vehicle speed 2 Display/reset kilometers 5 Indicator/warning lights 3 Electronic displays 6 Fuel gauge Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 134 1 Driver assistance systems Total kilometers/trip odometer Messages, for instance Check Control Trip computer Time 2 Selector lever position Outside temperature Gear shift indicator Selection lists 3 MINI Driving Modes switch status Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 135 1 Selector lever position Range Gear shift indicator 5 Messages, for instance Check Control 2 Time Selection lists MINI Driving Modes switch status Navigation instructions 3 Driver assistance systems 6 Total kilometers/trip odometer 4 Outside temperature Trip computer Check Control...
Page 136 CONTROLS Displays Red lights cle approaches another vehicle at a rela- tively high differential speed. Seat belt reminder Intervene by braking or make an evasive maneuver. Indicator light flashes or is illumi- nated: seat belt on the driver or pas- senger's side is not buckled.
Page 137 Displays CONTROLS or another qualified service center or repair The indicator light flashes and is then illu- shop. minated continuously: flat tires or tire pres- sure losses cannot be detected. – Fault caused by systems or devices with Dynamic Stability Control the same radio frequency: after leaving Indicator light blinks: Dynamic Sta- the area of the interference, the system...
Page 138 CONTROLS Displays Socket for OBD on-board diagnostics, refer Manual Speed Limiter to page 291. The indicator light illuminates: the system is switched on. Green lights The indicator light flashes: the set speed limit has been exceeded. If this hap- Turn signal pens, a signal sounds.
Page 139 Displays CONTROLS The messages can be hidden for approx. Via the Central Information Display (CID): 8 seconds. After this time, they are dis- "My MINI" played again automatically. "Vehicle status" Temporary display Tilt the Controller to the left. Some Check Control messages are hidden "Check Control"...
Page 140 CONTROLS Displays Indicator light in the instrument – The odometer is displayed when the ig- nition is switched off. cluster – When the ignition is switched on, the The yellow indicator light illumi- trip odometer is reset. nates, once the fuel reserve is reached.
Page 141 Displays CONTROLS Date Instrument cluster with ex- tended functionality: The cur- rent range is permanently dis- The date is displayed in the in- played in the instrument strument cluster. cluster. Set the date on the Central In- formation Display (CID), refer to page 47.
Page 142 Automatic Service Request Via the Central Information Display (CID): Data regarding the service status or legally "My MINI" mandated vehicle inspections is automati- "Vehicle status" cally transmitted to your dealer’s service center before your vehicle is due for serv- Tilt the Controller to the left.
Page 143 Displays CONTROLS Manual transmission: displaying from the rain sensor, and will be displayed depending on the situation. Example Description With the navigation system, the system takes into account the information stored in Efficient gear is set. the navigation data and also displays speed limits present on routes without signs.
Page 144 CONTROLS Displays – When the windshield in front of the in- terior mirror is fogged up, dirty or cov- ered by a sticker, etc. – In the event of incorrect detection by the camera. – If the speed limits stored in the naviga- tion system are incorrect.
Page 145 Displays CONTROLS Trip computer Activating a list and adjusting the setting Principle Button on the Function The trip computer displays different vehicle steering wheel data in the instrument cluster, such as aver- Move selection up. age values. Calling up information Move selection down.
Page 146 Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can select what information from the trip computer can be accessed in the instrument cluster. Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "System settings" Press and hold the button on the turn signal lever. "Displays"...
Page 147 Calling up the trip computer or onboard computer Via the Central Information Display (CID): Distance to destination "My MINI" Depending on the vehicle equipment, the "Driving information" distance remaining to the destination is dis- played if a destination is entered in the nav- "Onboard info"...
Page 148 "Technology in action" "Sport displays" Sport instruments "Vehicle and surroundings" General information Via the MINI Driving Modes switch: On the Control Display, values for power Activate SPORT. and torque are displayed. "Sport displays" "Vehicle and surroundings" Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 149 Adjusting Event displays Via the Central Information Display (CID): Functions that are only displayed tempora- rily, for instance the volume or temperature "My MINI" settings, can be set as event displays. "Vehicle settings" Several vehicle assistance functions can "Speed warning"...
Page 150 CONTROLS Displays Head-up Display Switching on/off LED ring Via the Central Information Display (CID): Principle "My MINI" This system projects important information "System settings" into the driver's field of view, for instance "Displays" the speed. "Center Instrument" The driver can get information without averting his or her eyes from the road.
Page 151 Displays CONTROLS Overview Selecting displays in the Head-up Display Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "System settings" "Displays" "Head-Up Display" "Displayed information" Select the desired displays in the Head- The Head-up display is switched on. up Display. Settings are stored for the driver profile Switching the Head-up Display currently used.
Page 152 Turning on currently used. Via the Central Information Display (CID): The height of the Head-up Display can also be stored using the memory function, refer "My MINI" to page 94. "System settings" Setting the rotation "Displays" The screen of the Head-up Display can be "Head-Up Display"...
Page 153 Via the Central Information Display (CID): cates the optimum shift point. Thus, with a sporty driving style, the best possible vehi- "My MINI" cle acceleration is achieved. "MINI Country Timer" Functional requirements Select the desired setting. – Steptronic Sport transmission: –...
Page 154 "My MINI" "Check Control": Check Con- "MINI Country Timer" trol messages are stored in the background and can be "MINI Country Timer Info" displayed on the Control Select the desired setting: Display. Displaying stored – "Reset record time and display": re- Check Control messages, re- setting the best time.
Page 155: Lights
Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle features and options Icon Function Parking lights. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and Low beams. functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions.
Page 156 2 seconds. Setting the duration Via the Central Information Display (CID): Turning off "My MINI" Briefly press the lever to the resistance "Vehicle settings" point in the opposite direction. "Lighting"...
Page 157 The Automatic High Beam Assistant detects Via the Central Information Display (CID): other road users early on and automatically "My MINI" switches the high beams on or off depend- ing on the traffic situation. "Vehicle settings"...
Page 158 CONTROLS Lights low speed range, the high beams are not that require this, therefore dimming man- switched on by the system. ually. The system responds to light from oncom- The system is not fully functional in the fol- ing traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, lowing situations, and driver intervention and to ambient lighting, for instance in may be necessary:...
Page 159 Ambient light General information Depending on the equipment version, light- ing can be adjusted for some lights in the car's interior. Activating/deactivating Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" "Lighting" Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 160 Depending on the equipment, the bright- ness of the ambient light can be adjusted via the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on the Control Display. Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" "Lighting" "Interior lighting" "Brightness"...
Page 161: Safety
Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle features and options in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. This chapter describes all standard, country- When using these functions and systems, specific and optional features offered with the applicable laws and regulations must be the series.
Page 162 CONTROLS Safety Head airbag wheel. Select the settings so that the shoulder rests against the backrest In the event of a side collision, the head air- when crossing the hands and the upper bag protects the head. body is as far back as possible while still maintaining a comfortable grip on the Ejection Mitigation steering wheel.
Page 163 Vehicle modifications for a person with dis- – The warning light lights up continu- abilities may affect the air bag system; con- ously. tact MINI Customer Relations for further in- formation. Automatic deactivation of the front Warnings and information on the airbags passenger airbags are also found on the sun visors.
Page 164 CONTROLS Safety In this case, change the seat position so passenger's side are not that the front passenger airbags are acti- activated. vated and the indicator light goes out. – The indicator light does not light up If it is not possible to activate the airbags, when, for instance a correctly seated have the person sit in the rear seat.
Page 165 If the message does not disappear after a re- Via the Central Information Display (CID): peat calibration, have the system checked "My MINI" as soon as possible. "Vehicle status" "Tire Pressure Monitor" Tire pressure monitor The current status is displayed.
Page 166 Follow the information Resetting the system on runflat tires and continued driving with these tires. Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" If a tire inflation pressure check is "Vehicle status" required "Tire Pressure Monitor" Start the engine but do not drive off.
Page 167 Safety CONTROLS If the tire inflation pressure is too low Icon Possible cause There is a flat tire or a major tire Message pressure loss. A yellow warning light is illuminated No reset was performed for the in the instrument cluster. system.
Page 168 CONTROLS Safety tronics. In this case, have the electronics also be more if an economical driving style checked and replaced at the next opportu- is used. nity. If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight and used under favorable conditions, Runflat tires the distance travelled for which it may be safe to drive may be up to 50 miles/80 km.
Page 169 Safety CONTROLS Sudden tire pressure loss size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you The system cannot indicate sudden serious should determine the proper tire inflation tire damage caused by external circumstan- pressure for those tires.) As an added safety ces.
Page 170 Via the Central Information Display (CID): The system does not measure the actual in- flation pressure in the tires. "My MINI" "Vehicle status" Functional requirements "Flat Tire Monitor" The following prerequisites must be met for Start the engine but do not drive off.
Page 171 Safety CONTROLS stability. There is a risk of accident. Do not If identification of flat tire damage is continue driving if the vehicle is equipped not possible, please contact a dealer’s with normal tires. Follow the information service center or another qualified serv- on runflat tires and continued driving with ice center or repair shop.
Page 172 CONTROLS Safety Possible distance travelled with a fore, check the tire inflation pressure depressurized tire regularly. The distance travelled for which it may be – Sudden serious tire damage caused by possible to drive safely varies depending on external circumstances cannot be recog- how the vehicle is loaded and used, e.g., nized in advance.
Page 173 Safety CONTROLS over steering and braking at any time, and Turning on/off actively intervene where appropriate. Some Intelligent Safety systems are auto- matically active after every departure. Some Intelligent Safety systems activate accord- Warning ing to the last setting. Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a Press button briefly: substitute for the driver’s personal judg- –...
Page 174 CONTROLS Safety A camera at the base of the interior mirror Safety information controls the system. The Forward Collision Warning is available Warning even if cruise control has been deactivated. The system cannot serve as a substitute The driver’s own driving behavior is taken for the driver’s personal judgment in as- into account in the reactions of the system, sessing the traffic situation.
Page 175 Camera – The LED goes out. Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via the Central Information Display (CID). "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" "Intelligent Safety" The camera is installed near the interior "Warning time" mirror. Select the desired setting.
Page 176 CONTROLS Safety Manual transmission: during a brake inter- Icon Measure vention up to a complete stop, the engine Icon lights up red: prewarning. may be shut down. Brake and increase distance. The brake intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by Symbol flashes red and an acous- actively moving the steering wheel.
Page 177 Safety CONTROLS Functional limitations sion with pedestrians and assists with brake intervention just before a collision in the The system may be limited in the following speed range from approx. 6 mph/10 km/h situations: to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h. – In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow- The system reacts to people who are within fall.
Page 178 CONTROLS Safety Camera Warning Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judg- ment. Due to its limits, the system may not issue warnings or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a manner that is not consistent with their normal use.
Page 179 Safety CONTROLS – All Intelligent Safety systems are System limits switched off. Safety information – The LED goes out. Warning with light braking Warning function The system is designed to operate in cer- tain conditions and circumstances. Due to Display conditions or other factors, the system may not respond.
Page 180 CONTROLS Safety – Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine via the Start/Stop button. Warning – During calibration of the camera imme- Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a diately after vehicle delivery. substitute for the driver’s personal judg- ment.
Page 181 Safety CONTROLS Turning on/off Output of warning Turning on automatically If you leave the lane The lane departure warning is automatically If you leave the lane and if a lane marking activated after departure, if the function has been detected, the steering wheel vi- was switched on the last time the engine brates.
Page 182 CONTROLS Safety – When lane markings are covered in Overview snow, ice, dirt or water. Steering wheel buttons, left – In tight curves or on narrow roads. – When lane markings are covered by ob- Button Function jects. System on/off. –...
Page 183 Safety CONTROLS The displays turn off. pedal all the way down, there is no sig- nal. Changing the speed limit Displays in the instrument cluster button: press up or down repeat- edly until the desired speed limit is set. Instrument cluster without enhanced –...
Page 184 CONTROLS Safety tected or not be detected in time. There is – With a sporty driving style, such as dur- a risk of accident. Make sure that the ing rapid acceleration or when corner- driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving ing fast.
Page 185 Safety CONTROLS Canceling automatic braking It can be necessary to interrupt automatic braking in certain situations, for instance for an evasive maneuver. Canceling automatic braking: – By pressing the brake pedal. – By pressing the accelerator pedal. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 186: Driving Stability Control Systems
CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options Dynamic Stability Control Principle This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with Within the physical limits, the system helps the series. It also describes features and to keep the vehicle on a steady course by functions that are not necessarily available reducing engine power and by applying...
Page 187 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Indicator/warning lights Warning If the Dynamic Stability Control is deacti- When driving with a roof load, for in- vated, DSC OFF is displayed in the instru- stance with roof-mounted luggage rack, ment cluster. the vehicle's center of gravity is higher, Indicator light illuminates: Dynamic which increases the risk of the vehicle tip- Stability Control is deactivated.
Page 188 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Activating/deactivating the The system offers several different pro- grams. Dynamic Traction Control The programs are selected via the MINI Driving Modes switch. Activating the system Press the button. Programs TRACTION is displayed in the in-...
Page 189 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS GREEN Activating SPORT Press the MINI Driving Modes switch up- Principle ward until SPORT is displayed in the instru- ment cluster. GREEN provides a consistent setting to maximize range. Configuring SPORT Activating GREEN Via the Central Information Display (CID): Press the MINI Driving Modes switch "My MINI"...
Page 190 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Drive-off assistant Principle This system supports driving off on uphill grades. The parking brake is not required. Driving off with the drive-off assistant Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake. Release the foot brake and drive off without delay.
Page 191: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle features and options General information A camera on the interior mirror is used to detect vehicles driving ahead. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with Depending on the settings, the cruise con- the series.
Page 192 CONTROLS Driving comfort – When fast approaching a slowly mov- Button Function ing vehicle. Increase the distance, refer to – Vehicle suddenly swerving into own page 194. lane. Increase speed, refer to – When fast approaching standing ve- page 193. hicles.
Page 193 Driving comfort CONTROLS If distance control is switched off, refer to Interrupting manually page 195, higher desired speeds can be se- Press the button on the steering lected as well. wheel. With the Stop&Go function for Steptronic Turning on/off and interrupting transmission: when interrupting while sta- cruise control tionary, depress the brake pedal simultane-...
Page 194 CONTROLS Driving comfort Instrument cluster without enhanced conditions and maintain the prescribed features: safety distance, possibly by braking. The stored speed is displayed by the icon in the Info Display of the instrument Reduce distance cluster. Press the button repeatedly until Instrument cluster with en- the desired distance is set.
Page 195 Driving comfort CONTROLS Calling up the stored speed and Displays in the instrument cluster distance Set speed and stored speed Press the button with the system in- terrupted. Cruise control is contin- Instrument cluster without enhanced ued with the stored values. The in- features: strument cluster briefly displays the In addition to the indicator light, the...
Page 196 CONTROLS Driving comfort Instrument cluster with enhanced Distance display features: Distance 3 Vehicle symbol flashes. The conditions are not adequate for the sys- Distance 4 tem to work. This value is set automatically af- The system was deactivated but applies the ter the system is switched on.
Page 197 Driving comfort CONTROLS Deceleration – On steep uphill grades. – In front of bumps in the road. The system does not decelerate in the fol- lowing situations: In these cases, press on the accelerator pedal. – For pedestrians, cyclists or similarly slow-moving road users.
Page 198 CONTROLS Driving comfort Weather – Up to 20 seconds after the start of the engine, via the Start/Stop button. The following restrictions can occur under – During calibration of the camera imme- unfavorable weather or light conditions: diately after vehicle delivery. –...
Page 199 Driving comfort CONTROLS – On winding roads. The current speed is adopted as the desired speed and is displayed with the symbol in – With high traffic volume. the instrument cluster. – On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet conditions, or on a loose road Instrument cluster with en- surface.
Page 200 CONTROLS Driving comfort Adjusting the speed Make sure that the difference between cur- rent speed and stored speed is not too large before calling up the stored speed. Other- Maintaining/storing the speed wise, unintentional deceleration or acceler- Press button in the interrupted ation may occur.
Page 201 Driving comfort CONTROLS Instrument cluster with en- The range, depending on obstacles and en- hanced features: vironmental conditions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m. The desired speed is displayed together with the symbol. An acoustic warning is first given in the fol- lowing situations: –...
Page 202 With front Park Distance Control: automatic button in the vehicle activation when obstacles are detected can be switched off. Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" "Parking" "Automatic PDC Activation": depending on the vehicle equipment. "Automatic PDC Activation"...
Page 203 The ratio of the volume of the Park Distance Control signal tone to the entertainment Limits of ultrasonic measurement volume can be adjusted. The detection of objects with ultrasonic "My MINI" measurements can run into physical limits, for instance under the following conditions: "System settings" –...
Page 204 CONTROLS Driving comfort – With objects with a fine surface struc- Red icon is displayed, and the detec- ture such as fences. tion range of the sensors is dimmed on the Control Display. – For objects with porous surfaces. – Low objects already displayed, for in- Park Distance Control malfunction.
Page 205 Driving comfort CONTROLS Overview Switch the system back on, if needed. Depending on the vehicle equipment: Depending on the vehicle equipment: switching on/off manually button in the vehicle Press the park assistance button. – On: the LED lights up. – Off: the LED goes out.
Page 206 CONTROLS Driving comfort Obstacles are marked, depending on the Obstacle marking vehicle equipment. Pathway lines Depending on the vehicle equipment, obsta- cle markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera. Pathway lines can be superimposed on the The colored steps of the obstacle markings image of the rearview camera.
Page 207 Driving comfort CONTROLS Parking using lanes and turning System limits circle lines Detection of objects Position the vehicle so that the turning Very low obstacles or high, protruding ob- circle lines lead to within the limits of jects such as ledges may not be recognized the parking space.
Page 208 CONTROLS Driving comfort The Automatic Parking Assistant calculates Overview the best possible parking line and takes control of steering during the parking oper- Button in the vehicle ation. System status and instructions on required actions are displayed on the Control Dis- play.
Page 209 – Gaps behind an object that has a min. The system is activated. length of 5 ft/1.5 m. – Gap between two objects with a mini- Parking space search and system mum length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m. status –...
Page 210 CONTROLS Driving comfort Parking using the Automatic Canceling automatically Parking Assistant The system is interrupted automatically in the following situations: Parking – If the driver grasps the steering wheel or takes over steering. Press the park assistance button – If a gear is selected that does not match or shift into reverse gear to switch on the instruction on the Control Display.
Page 211 Driving comfort CONTROLS System limits – With external fault of the ultrasound, for instance from passing vehicles or loud machines. Safety information – When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam- aged or out of position. Warning – If cargo protrudes. The system is designed to operate in cer- –...
Page 212: Climate Control
CONTROLS Climate control Climate control Vehicle features and options – Emission tested passenger compart- ment. – Microfilter. This chapter describes all standard, country- – Air conditioning system to control the specific and optional features offered with temperature, air flow and recirculated- the series.
Page 213 Climate control CONTROLS Air conditioning system 1 Air distribution settings 6 Air recirculation mode 2 Air flow 7 Rear window defroster 3 Temperature 8 Heated windshield 4 Seat heating, right 9 Seat heating, left 5 Air conditioning Climate control functions in detail Temperature Principle Switching the system on/off...
Page 214 CONTROLS Climate control Air conditioning ter a certain amount of time, depending on the outside temperature. Principle With extended air recirculation mode, the air quality in the interior deteriorates and The air in the interior will be cooled and de- window fogging increases.
Page 215 Climate control CONTROLS To defrost windows and remove For permanent activation, press the button for longer than 3 seconds. To deactivate, condensation press the button again. Make the following settings to defrost the The rear window defroster can only be acti- windows and remove condensation: vated continuously at an outside tempera- –...
Page 216 CONTROLS Climate control Automatic climate control 1 Temperature, left 9 Maximum cooling 2 Display 10 Air conditioning 3 Air flow, AUTO intensity 11 Air recirculation mode 4 AUTO program 12 Rear window defroster 5 Air distribution, manual 13 Heated windshield 6 Display 14 To defrost windows and remove conden- sation...
Page 217 Climate control CONTROLS necessary by using the maximum cooling or Maximum cooling heater output, and then keeps it constant. Principle Adjusting The system is set to the lowest temperature, maximum air flow and recirculated-air Turn the wheel to set the de- mode.
Page 218 CONTROLS Climate control The following features are switched on au- Turning on/off tomatically with the AUTO program: Press button repeatedly to select an – Air conditioning, refer to page 217. operating mode: To switch off the program: press the button –...
Page 219 Climate control CONTROLS Manual air distribution Rear window defroster Press the button. The LED lights up. Principle The rear window defroster switches The air distribution for climate control can off automatically after a certain period of be adjusted manually. time. For permanent activation, press the button Adjusting for longer than 3 seconds.
Page 220 Switching on/off directly Via the Central Information Display (CID): – Lever for changing the airflow direction, arrow 1. "My MINI" – Thumbwheel for variable opening and "Vehicle settings" closing of the air vents, arrow 2. If necessary, "Climate functions"...
Page 221 CONTROLS Select the desired activation time. Set the desired time. Activating the activation time Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" If necessary, "Climate functions" "For start time at:" Activate the desired activation time. The icon on the automatic climate con- trol lights up when the activation time is ac- tivated.
Page 222: Interior Equipment
CONTROLS Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle features and options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- Warning specific and optional features offered with The operation of remote-controlled sys- the series. It also describes features and tems with the integrated universal remote functions that are not necessarily available control, such as the garage door, may re- in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-...
Page 223 Interior equipment CONTROLS Overview down the interior mirror button and re- peatedly press and release the hand-held transmitter button for 2 seconds. 6. – The LED lights up green: program- ming completed. Release the button. – The LED flashes fast: programming is not complete.
Page 224 CONTROLS Interior equipment Synchronizing the universal remote control Release the button. with the system: – The LED flashes fast: the hand-held transmitter was detected but pro- Park the vehicle within range of the re- gramming is not complete. mote-controlled system. Press the button on the interior mir- Program the relevant button on the inte- ror for 2 seconds and release.
Page 225 Interior equipment CONTROLS Deleting stored functions Mirror display All stored functions will be deleted. The The compass shows the current driving di- functions cannot be deleted individually. rection. Press and hold the two outer buttons on the Operating concept interior mirror simultaneously for approxi- mately 10 seconds until the LED on the in- Various functions can be called up by press- terior mirror flashes green fast.
Page 226 CONTROLS Interior equipment World map with magnetic zones Procedure – The wrong compass point is displayed. – The point of the compass displayed does Press and hold the adjustment knob for not change despite changing the driving approx. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of direction.
Page 227 Interior equipment CONTROLS Left/right-hand drive vehicle Ashtray The digital compass is already set for right In order to empty the ashtray, remove the or left-hand drive vehicle at the factory. ashtray from the cup holder. Adjusting the language Cigarette lighter Press and hold the adjustment knob for ap- Safety information prox.
Page 228 CONTROLS Interior equipment General information In the center console The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts. Do not damage the socket by using unsuita- ble connectors. Safety information Warning Devices and cables in the unfolding area of Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
Page 229 Interior equipment CONTROLS In the front center console Under the center armrest The USB port is located in the front of the The USB port is located under the center center console. armrest. Properties: Properties: – USB port Type A. –...
Page 230 This device has been tested for human ex- potential damage. Observe the maximum posure limits and found compliant at a mini- dimensions for mobile phones. Do not mum distance of 4 in/10 cm during opera- force the mobile phone into the tray.
Page 231 Interior equipment CONTROLS LED displays Color Meaning Blue The mobile phone is charging. Depending on the model, the blue LED is no longer illuminated once the inserted mobile phone with Qi capability is fully charged. 1 Front holder with LED The mobile phone is not charg- 2 Storage area ange...
Page 232 MINI dealer. You must not remove the booster from the car nor use it with any other than the prein- stalled coupling device or antenna.
Page 233: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle features and options – Glove compartment on the front passen- ger side. – Compartments in the doors. This chapter describes all standard, country- – Storage compartment in the center arm- specific and optional features offered with rest.
Page 234 CONTROLS Storage compartments Center armrest Opening General information The center armrest contains a storage com- partment. Opening Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment switches on. Closing Fold up the lid. Press button, arrow 1, and open center armrest upward, arrow 2.
Page 235 Storage compartments CONTROLS sealable containers. Do not transport hot Safety information beverages. NOTICE Front With an open cup holder, the center arm- rest cannot be folded back up. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Press back the covers before the center armrest is folded up.
Page 236: Cargo Area
CONTROLS Cargo area Cargo area Vehicle features and options objects or devices that are connected to the vehicle via a cable. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with Warning the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available Improperly stowed objects can slip and be thrown into the car's interior, for instance...
Page 237 Cargo area CONTROLS luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1,400 - – Fold down the rear seat backrests com- 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs) pletely to stow large cargo. – Do not stack cargo above the upper edge Determine the combined weight of lug- of the backrests.
Page 238 CONTROLS Cargo area objects or devices that are connected to Multifunction hook the vehicle via a cable. Warning Removing Improper use of the multifunction hooks can lead, e.g., to a risk of objects flying For storing bulky objects the cargo cover about during braking and evasive maneu- can be removed.
Page 239 Cargo area CONTROLS The rear seat backrests can be folded down tilt for all affected backrests and correctly with the respective loops from the rear. adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged or locked. Safety information If necessary, adjust the height of the head restraints or remove them.
Page 240 CONTROLS Cargo area Adjusting With a cargo position: Pull the loop. Pull the loop. Set the loading position of the rear seat Fold the rear seat backrest rearward. backrest as required. The rear seat backrest first engages in the loading position. Engage the rear seat backrest.
Page 241 Cargo area CONTROLS Removing the cargo floor panel Folded up position Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer Safety information to page 238. Fold the rear part of the cargo floor Warning panel upward. Improper use of the cargo area floor can lead to a risk of objects flying about dur- ing braking and evasive maneuvers, for example.
Page 242 General information Only use the MINI Picnic Bench while the vehicle is parked and with the tailgate open. When the MINI Picnic Bench is not in use, fold it in to prevent contamination and dam- age. Place the MINI Picnic Bench on the...
Page 243 Lift the rear part of the cargo area floor. tened there with magnets. Grasp the MINI Picnic Bench in the mid- dle and pull it back and up against the resistance of the magnets.
Page 244: Driving Tips
DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options Engine, transmission, and axle drive This chapter describes all standard, country- Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and Do not exceed the maximum engine and functions that are not necessarily available road speed:...
Page 245 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS above have to be renewed in the course of driving. Warning If combustible materials, such as leaves or grass, come in contact with hot parts of General driving notes the exhaust system, these materials can ig- nite.
Page 246 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Driving through water Objects in the travel path of the pedals General information Warning When driving through water, follow the fol- Objects in the driver's footwell can limit lowing: the pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. –...
Page 247 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Safety information Ground clearance Warning NOTICE Light but consistent pressure on the brake If the ground clearance is insufficient, e.g., pedal can lead to high temperatures, brake curbs or underground garage entrances, wear and possibly even brake system fail- contact with vehicle parts, e.g., spoiler, ure.
Page 248 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving – Always place the heaviest pieces on the – When driving on steep uphill or down- bottom. hill grades: add engine oil and coolant up to near the maximum mark. – Secure the roof luggage firmly, for in- stance using luggage straps.
Page 249: Reducing Fuel Consumption
Reducing fuel consumption DRIVING TIPS Reducing fuel consumption Vehicle features and options Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerodynamics and increase the fuel con- sumption. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and Close the windows and glass functions that are not necessarily available sunroof...
Page 250 MINI recommends that mainte- The fuel supply is interrupted in coasting/ nance work be performed by a MINI service overrun mode. center. Additional information: Switch off the engine during...
Page 251 – "GREEN speed warning" – "GREEN climate control" General information – "Coasting" The system includes the following MINI- Settings are stored for the driver profile MALISM functions and MINIMALISM dis- currently used. plays: – GREEN Limit, refer to page GREEN Limit –...
Page 252 Mark in the right area, arrow 2: display cluster using the Central Information Dis- when accelerating. play (CID): The efficiency of your driving style is "My MINI" shown by the position of the mark: "System settings" – Mark inside the green range: efficient "Displays"...
Page 253 DRIVING TIPS GREEN tip, symbols Displaying the MINIMALISM analyzer An additional icon and text instructions are Via the Central Information Display (CID): displayed. "My MINI" Icon Measure "Technology in action" For an efficient driving style, look "MINIMALISM Analyser" well ahead when driving, acceler-...
Page 254 Display Displaying MINIMALISM information Via the Central Information Display (CID): Instrument cluster without enhanced features "My MINI" "Technology in action" "MINIMALISM" System limits The function is not available if one of the following conditions applies: –...
Page 255 Functional requirement This function is available in GREEN driving mode. Displaying the MINIMALISM analyzer Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Technology in action" "MINIMALISM Analyser" Display on the Control Display The display of the MINIMALISM analyzer consists of a fish in a water glass, a table of values and the display of the achieved bo- nus range.
Page 256: Mobility
MOBILITY Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Fuel cap Opening This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with To open the fuel filler flap, press on the the series. It also describes features and rear edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap functions that are not necessarily available opens.
Page 257 Refueling MOBILITY Closing Safety information Warning NOTICE The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfilling jammed and crushed during closing. The of the fuel tank can damage the fuel sys- cap cannot be correctly closed. Fuel or fuel tem.
Page 258: Fuel
MOBILITY Fuel Fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions.
Page 259 This has no effect on the engine life. NOTICE Fuel that does not comply with the mini- mum quality can compromise engine func- tion or cause engine damage. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage.
Page 260: Wheels And Tires
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options Tire pressure specifications In the tire inflation pressure table This chapter describes all standard, country- The tire inflation pressure table, refer to specific and optional features offered with page 261, contains all tire inflation pres- the series.
Page 261 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph/ Determine the intended tire inflation 160 km/h. pressure levels for the mounted tires. Check the tire inflation pressure in all Tire pressure values up to four tires, using a pressure gage, for ex- 100 mph/160 km/h ample.
Page 262 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI 225/45 R 19 96 2.6 / 38 2.6 / 38 225/45 R 19 2.6 / 38 2.6 / 38 W XL 96 W XL 225/45 R 19 96 225/45 R 19 Y XL...
Page 263 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire inflation pressures at max. Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h 225/50 R 18 95 2.6 / 38 2.6 / 38 V A/S Warning 225/50 R 18 95 In order to drive at maximum speeds in ex- cess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please ob- serve, and, if necessary, adjust tire pres- 225/50 R 18 99...
Page 264 MOBILITY Wheels and tires COOPER S, COOPER S ALL4 JOHN COOPER WORKS Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Specifications Specifications in bar/PSI with in bar/PSI with cold tires cold tires 225/55 R 17 3.0 / 44 3.0 / 44 225/50 R 18 3.0 / 44...
Page 265 Wheels and tires MOBILITY 1.1. It must be greater than one-half of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading vehicle’s Gross Axle Weight Rating – Quality grades can be found where applica- GAWR. Note, front vs. rear GAWR and tire ble on the tire sidewall between tread loads, respectively.
Page 266 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire tread cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Summer tires Temperature Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less The temperature grades are A, the highest, than 0.12 in/3 mm, otherwise there is an B, and C, representing the tire's resistance increased risk of aquaplaning.
Page 267 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Driving over rough or damaged road surfa- ces, as well as debris, curbs and other obsta- Warning cles can cause serious damage to wheels, Tires can become damaged by driving over tires and suspension parts. This is more obstacles, e.g., curbs or road damage, at likely to occur with low-profile tires, which high speed.
Page 268 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Safety information Recommended tire brands Warning Wheels and tires which are not suitable for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehicle, for instance due to contact with the body due to tolerances despite the same official size rating. There is a risk of an accident.
Page 269 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Winter tires Wheel change between axles Different abrasion patterns can occur on the front and rear axles depending on individual driving conditions. The tires can be rotated in pairs between the axles to achieve even abrasion. Further information is available from a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Page 270 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Safety information side the hazardous area in a safe place, such as behind a guardrail. – If necessary, set up a warning triangle Warning at an appropriate distance. The vehicle handles differently when a runflat tire has insufficient or no tire pres- sure;...
Page 271 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Overview Safety precautions – Park the vehicle as far away as possible Storage from passing traffic and on solid ground. The tire repair set is located in a bag on the – Turn on the hazard warning system. right side trim panel in the cargo area.
Page 272 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Filling Screw the filler hose of the sealant bot- tle onto the tire valve of the faulty Shake the sealant bottle. wheel. Pull filler hose completely out of the With the compressor switched off, in- cover of the sealant bottle. Do not kink sert the connector into the power socket the hose.
Page 273 Wheels and tires MOBILITY sporadically reach approx. 5 bar. Do not Screw the connection hose of the com- switch off the compressor in this phase. pressor directly onto the tire valve stem. Checking and adjusting the tire inflation pressure Checking Switch off the compressor.
Page 274 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Minimum tire inflation pressure is Correct the tire inflation pressure to at least 2.0 bar. reached – Increase tire pressure: with the igni- Unscrew the connection hose of the tion turned on or the engine run- compressor from the tire valve.
Page 275 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information Maximum speed with tire chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h when using tire chains. Warning With the mounting of tire chains on un- suitable tires, the tire chains can come Changing wheels/tires into contact with vehicle parts.
Page 276 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Warning Warning The jack, issued by the vehicle manufac- A vehicle that is raised on a jack may fall turer, is provided in order to perform a off of the jack if lateral forces are exerted wheel change in the event of a breakdown.
Page 277 Wheels and tires MOBILITY On a slight downhill gradient Jacking points If you need to change a wheel on a slight The jacking points for the vehicle jack are downhill grade, place chocks and other suit- located at the marked positions. able objects, for instance rocks, under the wheels of both the front and rear axles Jacking up the vehicle...
Page 278 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Make sure that the car jack foot stands Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, ar- vertically and at a right angle beneath row 1, and grasp the jack crank handle the jacking point. or lever with your other hand, arrow 2. Make sure that the car jack foot stands Insert the jack into the rectangular re- vertically and perpendicularly beneath...
Page 279 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Also check the tire inflation pressure of the Hand-tighten the remaining lug bolts emergency wheel in the cargo area regu- and tighten all lug bolts well in a cross- larly, and correct it as needed. wise pattern. Turn the jack crank handle counter- Safety information clockwise to retract the jack and lower...
Page 280 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Remove the jacking point and the tool holder on the left next to the emergency wheel. Slide the emergency wheel to the left and remove it. Inserting the emergency wheel Insert the emergency wheel on the left and slide it to the right.
Page 281: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle features and options in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. This chapter describes all standard, country- When using these functions and systems, specific and optional features offered with the applicable laws and regulations must be the series.
Page 282 MOBILITY Engine compartment Hood Warning Body parts can be jammed when opening Safety information and closing the hood. There is a risk of in- jury. Make sure that the travel path of the Warning hood is clear during opening and closing. Improperly executed work in the engine compartment can damage vehicle compo- nents and impair vehicle functions.
Page 283 Engine compartment MOBILITY Indicator/warning lights When the hood is opened, a Check Control message is displayed. Closing the hood Energetically close the hood from approx. 20 in/50 cm. The hood must engage on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 284: Engine Oil
MOBILITY Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle features and options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with NOTICE the series. It also describes features and An engine oil level that is too low causes functions that are not necessarily available engine damage.
Page 285 A current measured value is available after Performing a detailed measurement approx. 30 minutes of normal driving. Via the Central Information Display (CID): Displaying the engine oil level "My MINI" Via the Central Information Display (CID): "Vehicle status" "My MINI" "Engine oil level"...
Page 286 MOBILITY Engine oil Safety information Adding engine oil Open the hood, refer to page 282. Warning Open the lid counterclockwise. Operating materials, for instance oils, greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harm- ful ingredients. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
Page 287 Engine oil MOBILITY Suitable engine oil types Up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the following oil specification can be topped Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-14 FE+. BMW Longlife-17 FE+. Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the following oil rating can be added:...
Page 288: Coolant
MOBILITY Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options Warning Additives are harmful and incorrect addi- This chapter describes all standard, country- tives can damage the engine. There is a specific and optional features offered with risk of injury and risk of damage to prop- the series.
Page 289 Coolant MOBILITY Disposal The coolant level is correct if it lies be- tween the minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck. Comply with the relevant environ- mental protection regulations when disposing of coolant and coolant ad- ditives. Close the lid. Adding coolant Let the engine cool down.
Page 290: Maintenance
The service center can read this data out and suggest a maintenance scope for the vehi- MINI maintenance system cle. Therefore, hand the service advisor the ve- The maintenance system provides service hicle key with which the vehicle was driven notifications and thereby provides support most recently.
Page 291 Maintenance MOBILITY formed by a service center or another quali- Position fied service center or repair shop. Records of regular maintenance and repair work should be retained. Diagnostic socket General information Devices connected to the diagnostic socket will trigger the alarm system after locking On the driver’s side, there is a socket for on- the vehicle.
Page 292: Replacing Components
MOBILITY Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options Wiper blades Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and NOTICE functions that are not necessarily available The window may sustain damage if the in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions.
Page 293 Replacing components MOBILITY Except for the side turn signal lamps, all Press the button, arrow 1, and swing headlights and lights are designed in LED out the wiper blade, arrow 2. technology. The manufacturer of the vehicle recom- mends that you have appropriate work per- formed by a dealer’s service center or an- other qualified service center or repair shop if you are unfamiliar with it or if it has not...
Page 294 MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle battery instance water droplets in the light, have the headlights checked. General information Side turn signal lamps, bulb The battery is maintenance-free. exchange More information about the battery can be Follow the general instructions on lights requested from a dealer's service center or and bulbs, refer to page 293.
Page 295 Replacing components MOBILITY Charging the battery – Memory function: store the positions again. General information – Time: update. Make sure that the battery is always suffi- – Date: update. ciently charged to guarantee that the bat- – Glass sunroof: initialize the system. tery remains usable for its full service life.
Page 296 Swing the cover down, arrow. Information on the fuse layout, as well as the positions of any other fuse boxes, is available on the Internet: www.mini.com/ fusecard. Where applicable, information on the fuse layout is also found on a separate sheet in the fuse box.
Page 297: Breakdown Assistance
Storage for the first-aid kit is provided in the cargo area. MINI Roadside Assistance Principle MINI Roadside Assistance can be contacted if assistance is needed in the event of a breakdown. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 298 A telephone number is displayed, if The Intelligent Assist system establishes a needed. Select to dial the telephone connection with the MINI Response Center. number on a connected mobile phone. For technical reasons, the Emergency Call cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable Teleservice Diagnosis conditions.
Page 299 SOS button in the headliner transmitted to the MINI Response Cen- ter. Functional requirements If you can no longer hear the MINI Re- sponse Center through the loudspeakers, – The ignition is switched on. the hands-free system, for instance, may –...
Page 300 MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance Connecting the cables Warning To prevent personal injury or damage to If the jumper cables are connected in the both vehicles, adhere strictly to the follow- incorrect order, spark formation may oc- ing procedure. cur. There is a risk of injury. Pay attention Pull off the cover cap of the jump-start to the correct order during connection.
Page 301 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Check the battery and recharge, if needed. – Lift the vehicle using suitable means. – Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow fitting, body parts, or suspension Tow-starting and towing parts. Safety information Pushing the vehicle To remove a broken-down vehicle from the hazardous area, it can be pushed for a short Warning...
Page 302 MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance Tow truck – Make sure that the ignition is switched on; otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn signals, and wipers may be unavail- NOTICE able. The vehicle can become damaged when – Do not tow the vehicle with the rear lifting and securing it.
Page 303 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY With ALL4 NOTICE If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in- NOTICE correctly, damage to other vehicle parts The vehicle can be damaged when towing can occur. There is a risk of damage to the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There property, among other potential damage.
Page 304 MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance Tow fitting Screw thread for tow fitting General information Threaded holes for the tow fitting are lo- cated in the front and rear of the vehicle on the right side with respect to the driving di- The screw-in tow fitting should always be rection.
Page 305 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY the pedal. After the engine starts, imme- diately press on the clutch pedal again. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or tow rope, and switch off the hazard warning system. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified serv- ice center or repair shop.
Page 306: Vehicle Care
MOBILITY Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Vehicle features and options Steam cleaners or high pressure cleaners This chapter describes all standard, country- Safety information specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available NOTICE in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- When cleaning with high pressure clean-...
Page 307 Driving into a car wash with a Steptronic transmission General information In car washes, the vehicle must be able to MINI recommends using vehicle care and roll freely. cleaning agents from MINI. Suitable vehicle Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to care products are available from a dealer’s...
Page 308 MOBILITY Vehicle Care cleaning vehicles. Follow the instructions Otherwise, dust and road grime particles on the packaging. will rub into pores and folds, causing signif- icant abrasion and premature degradation of the surface. Vehicle paintwork In case of major soiling, use a moist soft sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable in- General information terior cleaners.
Page 309 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning Plastic components agents can destroy the protective coating of adjacent components, such as the brake NOTICE disk. Solvent cleaners that contain alcohol or After cleaning, apply the brakes shortly to solvents, such as lacquer thinners, cold dry them.
Page 310 MOBILITY Vehicle Care not use loose floor mats and do not layer Taking the vehicle out of service several floor mats. Make sure that there is When the vehicle is shut down for longer sufficient clearance for the pedals. Ensure than three months, special measures must that the floor mats are securely fastened be taken.
Page 311 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 312: Technical Data
The dimensions can vary depending on the The height of the vehicle can also differ, model version, equipment version or coun- e.g., due to tires and vehicle load. try-specific measurement procedure. MINI Countryman Width with mirrors in/mm 78.8/2,001 Width without mirrors in/mm 71.7/1,822...
Page 313 4,696/2,130 Payload lbs/kg 855/388 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,469/1,120 Approved rear axle weight lbs/kg 2,337/1,060 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,696/2,130 Payload lbs/kg 858/389 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 314 REFERENCE Technical data MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,502/1,135 Approved rear axle weight lbs/kg 2,337/1,060 Filling capacities MINI Countryman Fuel tank, approx. US gal/liters 16.1/61.0 Observe further information on fuel quality, refer to page 258.
Page 315: Appendix
Updates made after the edito- In contrast to the description in the rial deadline Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle, the MINI FindMate equipment is not availa- ble. The following chapters were updated in the printed version of the Owner's Manual after...
Page 316: Everything From A To Z
REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Antilock Braking System Apps, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication ABS, see Antilock Braking System Aquaplaning Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Con- Arrival time trol Ashtray Accessories and parts Assistance when driving off, see Drive-off ACC, see Cruise Control with Distance Con- assistant...
Page 317 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Camera, rearview camera Can holder, see Cup holders Care Backrest curvature, see Lumbar sup- Care, displays, screens port 87, Care, light-alloy wheels Backrest, seats Care, vehicle Bad road trips Cargo Battery, disposing of Cargo area Battery, vehicle Cargo area, adapting size Being towed, see Tow-starting and tow-...
Page 318 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Chassis number, see Vehicle identification Consumption, see Current consump- number tion Check Control Contactless trunk closing Checking the engine oil level electroni- Contactless trunk opening cally Contacts, see Owner's Manual for Naviga- Children, seating position tion, Entertainment, Communication Children, transporting safely Continued driving with a flat tire, see Tire...
Page 319 Defrosting, windows 215, Driver profiles Deleting, personal data Driver profiles, exporting profiles Departure schedule, see Pre-ventila- Driver profiles, importing profiles tion Driving Dynamics Control, see MINI Driv- Destination distance ing Modes switch Destination input Driving Excitement Device, connecting Driving mode, GREEN...
Page 320 Emergency braking, see PostCrash – External temperature display iBrake External temperature warning Emergency call Eyes for securing cargo Emergency service, see MINI Roadside As- sistance Emergency unlocking, fuel filler flap Emergency unlocking, transmission Failure message, see Check Control lock Fan, see Air flow 214,...
Page 321 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Foot brake GPS, navigation, see Owner's Manual for Forward Collision Warning with city colli- Navigation, Entertainment, Communica- sion mitigation tion Forward Collision Warning with City light GREEN bonus range braking function GREEN Mode Forward Collision Warning with collision GREEN - program, driving dynamics mitigation GREEN tip, driving tip...
Page 322 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Holder for beverages, see Cup holders Instrument panel, see Instrument clus- HomeLink, see Integrated Universal Remote Control Integrated key Homepage, see Internet Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehi- Hood Horn Integrated Universal Remote Control Hot exhaust gas system Intelligent emergency call Hour, see Time...
Page 323 Manual operation, rearview camera Lights, care Manual Speed Limiter Light switch Manual transmission LIM button, see Manual Speed Lim- Manufacturer of the MINI iter Map update, see Owner's Manual for Navi- List, instrument cluster, see Selection gation, Entertainment, Communication lists...
Page 324 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Microfilter 215, Neutral cleaner, see Light-alloy wheels, MID - program, driving dynamics care MINI Connected, see Owner's Manual for Notifications Navigation, Entertainment, Communica- No-touch closing of the tailgate tion No-touch opening of the tailgate...
Page 325 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Profiles, see Driver profiles Programmable memory buttons, Central In- formation Display (CID) Paint, vehicle care Protective function, glass sunroof, see Jam Paintwork protection system Pairing Protective function, windows, see Jam pro- Panic alarm, see Panic mode tection system Panic mode Push-and-turn reel, see Controller...
Page 326 Speech recognition Speed Limit Device, see Speed Lim- Sensors, care iter Service and warranty Speed limit, display, see Speed Limit Service Center, see MINI Roadside Assis- Info tance Speed Limiter Service notifications, display Speed Limit Info Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 327 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Speed Limit Info, trip computer Summer tires, tread Speed limit, see Speed Limiter Sun visor Speed, see Average speed Supplementary Owner's Handbooks Speed warning Supplementary Owner's Manuals Split screen Switches, see Dashboard Sport displays, Head-up Display Switch for driving dynamics Sport displays, see Driving Excite- Symbols...
Page 328 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Tire damage Turning circle, vehicle Tire identification marks Turn signal, indicator light Tire inflation pressure Turn signal, side Tire marking Turn signals, operation Tire pressure Tire Pressure Monitor Tire pressure monitoring, see Flat tire mon- itor Unintentional alarm, avoiding Tire Pressure Monitor, reset...
Page 329 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Vehicle position, vehicle location Windshield wipers, fold-away posi- Vehicle status tion 116, Vehicle storage Winter storage, see Long-term vehicle stor- Vehicle tracking Ventilation Winter tires, suitable tires Ventilation, see Pre-ventilation Winter tires, tread Venting, see Ventilation Wiper blades, changing VIN, see Vehicle identification number Wiper fluid, see Washer fluid...
Page 330 01405A541E1 ue *BL5A541E100A* Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 331 California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California: Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22...
Page 332 MINI MOTORER'S GUIDE APP. YOUR DIGITAL VEHICLE INFORMATION. The MINI Motorer's Guide app explains the equipment of your vehicle and offers further scopes and functions: All information surrounding navigation, entertainment and communication Photorealistic animations for various vehicle functions Keyword search 360°...

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