Page 1 CONTENT OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI COUNTRYMAN PLUG-IN HYBRID. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - 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
On the road..........................AT A GLANCE Dashboard..........................Central Information Display (CID)..................38 Voice activation system....................General settings........................Owner's Manual media.......................61 MINI eDRIVE........................63 Safety of the hybrid system....................66 CONTROLS Opening and closing......................Seats, mirrors and steering wheel.................. Transporting children safely..................104 Driving..........................110 Displays..........................
Page 5 Climate control........................216 Interior equipment......................226 Storage compartments.....................237 Cargo area..........................240 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving................Reducing fuel consumption................... MOBILITY Charging the vehicle......................Refueling..........................269 Fuel............................Wheels and tires........................274 Engine compartment......................291 Engine oil..........................294 Coolant..........................298 Maintenance........................Replacing components....................Breakdown Assistance....................Vehicle Care........................314 REFERENCE Technical data........................
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 ponents results in the risk of life-threaten- Icon Meaning ing injury from electric shock. "..." Control Display texts used to select individual functions. ›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the Vehicle equipment and op- voice activation system. tions ››...‹‹...
Page 8 Owner's Manual for The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- the vehicle. mends that you entrust corresponding pro- cedures to a MINI dealer’s service center. If you choose to use another service facility, For Your Own Safety the manufacturer of your vehicle recom-...
Page 9 NOTES from another manufacturer can be used phthalates, and lead, which are known to with MINI vehicles without presenting a the State of California to cause cancer and safety hazard, even if a country-specific of- birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Page 10 Specifications for maintenance measures: cense plate and corresponding authorities. – MINI maintenance system In addition, there are other options to track Maintenance, refer to page 300. data collected in the vehicle to the driver or vehicle owner, for instance via utilized –...
Page 11 Information NOTES – Responses by the vehicle to special driv- the vehicle and modified or reset at any ing situations such as airbag deploy- time. ment or engagement of the driving sta- For example, this includes: bility control systems. – Settings for the seat and steering wheel –...
Page 12 NOTES Information formation. This optimizes the way in which on a legal permission, contractual arrange- selected apps, for instance navigation or ment or consent. It is also possible to acti- music playback, work. vate or deactivate the data connection as a whole.
Page 13 Information NOTES This data can help provide a better under- Engine compartment standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driv- ing conditions and no personal data, for in- stance name, gender, age, and crash loca- tion, are recorded.
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, The vehicle identification number can be Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
Page 15 Information NOTES Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - 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 Auto Start/Stop function The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the combus- Activate/deactivate the drive- tion engine when conditions for electric ready state driving have been met. The ignition re- mains switched on.
Page 25 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Selector lever lock Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher, roadside parking lights A lock prevents an inadvertent change from selector lever position P to another selector Turn signal lever position and, depending on the trans- mission version, inadvertent switching to selector lever position P or R.
Page 26 QUICK REFERENCE On the road Canada: roadside parking light Window wiper system Turning the wipers on/off and flick wipe Turning on To illuminate the vehicle on one side. – On: with the radio-ready state switched off, press the lever either up or down past the resistance point for approx.
Page 27 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Rain sensor Canada: window wiper system Activate/deactivate Turning the wipers on/off and flick wipe Turning on To activate: press the lever up once from its basic setting, arrow 1. To deactivate: press the lever back into the basic setting.
Page 28 QUICK REFERENCE On the road Climate control Rain sensor Activate/deactivate Air conditioning system Button Function Temperature. Air conditioning. Press the button on the wiper lever. Air recirculation mode. Set interval period or sensitivity of the rain sensor Adjusts the air flow, manual.
Page 29 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Connecting the charging cable Button Function To connect, engage selector lever posi- Automatic air recirculation tion P, deactivate the drive-ready state and control AUC/recirculated- unlock the vehicle. Set the parking brake, if air mode. needed. Adjusts the air flow, Before unplugging, clean the area between manual.
Page 30 QUICK REFERENCE On the road Charging cable is unlocked. The switch is located in the storage com- partment of the driver's door. Press the release button on the handle, arrow 1, and grasp the charging cable at Switch off drive-ready state. the gripping areas.
Page 31 Gasoline Displaying the engine oil level For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline Via the Central Information Display (CID): should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur "My MINI" content. "Vehicle status" Refuel only with unleaded gasoline without metallic additives.
Page 32 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 33 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 34: 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 35 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 36 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 Tank ventilation system In the vicinity of the center console Hazard warning system PDC Park Distance Con- trol...
Page 37 Dashboard AT A GLANCE Dynamic Stability Con- 7 Steptronic transmission selector trol lever 8 Controller with buttons MINI Driving Modes 9 Parking brake switch In the vicinity of the headliner Emergency Call, SOS Ambient light Indicator light, front passen- Panoramic glass sunroof...
Page 38: 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46: 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 49. – 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 47 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 48 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 308, close to the interior mirror. System limits –...
Page 49: 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53 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 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61: 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 61. "Owner's Manual" – Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehi- cle, refer to page 61.
Page 62 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 63: Mini Edrive
Hybrid system Principle 1 Combustion engine This MINI is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to 2 Control-system electronics, electric mo- the combustion engine, the vehicle features a high-voltage system that consists of an 3 Electric motor...
Page 64 AT A GLANCE MINI eDRIVE rear-wheel drive or combined for all-wheel Charging the vehicle drive. The high-voltage battery of the vehicle can Follow the information about electric driv- be charged, refer to page 258, via the ing ePOWER, driving with the combustion...
Page 65 MINI eDRIVE AT A GLANCE High-voltage battery, long stationary periods Follow the instructions for taking the vehi- cle out of service and for longer stationary periods, refer to page 268. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 66: Safety Of The Hybrid System
AT A GLANCE Safety of the hybrid system Safety of the hybrid system Vehicle features and options Contact with water This chapter describes all standard, country- The hybrid system is typically safe even in specific and optional features offered with the following example situations: the series.
Page 67 Safety of the hybrid system AT A GLANCE Depending on the national-market version: the vehicle sounds the horn and, if applica- ble, the vehicle lighting is blinking. Actions in the event of a message While driving: Stop immediately. Park the vehicle in a safe place. Exit the vehicle.
Page 68: 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 69 83. – The interior lights, refer to page 165, 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 162, are switched on.
Page 70 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 71 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 72 – The options provided by the Remote In the case of interference, the vehicle can Services of the MINI Connected app in- be unlocked and locked from the outside clude the ability to lock and unlock a ve- with the integrated key, refer to page 73.
Page 73 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 74 CONTROLS Opening and closing Overview 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. General information Comfort Access supports the following functions: –...
Page 75 Opening and closing CONTROLS other vehicle access points. Rather, the ve- Closing hicle is locked again. If the vehicle was locked automatically after driving off or with the button of the central locking system from the inside, note the fol- lowing: if a door on a locked vehicle is opened from the inside with the door opener, pressing the button on the external...
Page 76 Two sensors detect a forward-directed foot movement in the central rear area and Settings the tailgate is opened or closed. "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" General information "Doors/Key" To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi- cle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo "Tailgate"...
Page 77 Opening and closing CONTROLS – "Open by foot movement" Moving a foot again will stop the closing process. Contactless trunk opening is switched on or off. When the touchless opening is switched on: the subsequent foot movement will open – "Close by foot movement"...
Page 78 CONTROLS Opening and closing Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking request detection on the door han- NOTICE dles. Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the In the case of a malfunction, unlock and windows and heating elements while driv- lock the vehicle using the buttons of the ve- ing.
Page 79 4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. With manual transmission: Via the Central Information Display (CID): With the vehicle stationary, pull the "My MINI" button in the storage compartment of the driver's door upwards twice in quick suc- "Vehicle settings" cession.
Page 80 CONTROLS Opening and closing 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 81 Opening and closing CONTROLS – By pressing the button on the inside of If the vehicle is unlocked using the vehicle the tailgate. Pressing again closes the key, the assigned personal driver profile will tailgate. be activated. All settings stored in the driver profile are automatically applied.
Page 82 Rearview camera. that are stored in none of the three personal driver profiles. – Head-up Display. Via the Central Information Display (CID): – MINI Driving Modes. – Intelligent Safety. "My MINI" – Driver's seat position, exterior mirror "Driver profiles" position.
Page 83 Select USB storage device as needed. Via the Central Information Display (CID): Select the driver profile to be imported. "My MINI" "Driver profiles" Displaying driver profiles during start Select driver profile. The driver profiles can be displayed at each The driver profile marked with this startup to select the desired profile.
Page 84 Doors – "Button lock" Via the Central Information Display (CID): The operation of the tailgate via the "My MINI" vehicle key is disabled. "Vehicle settings" Depending on the vehicle equipment and country version, this setting may not be of- "Doors/Key"...
Page 85 – Changes in the vehicle inclination, for instance, during attempts at stealing a Via the Central Information Display (CID): wheel or when towing the vehicle. "My MINI" – Disconnected battery voltage. "Vehicle settings" – Improper use of the socket for OBD on- board diagnostics.
Page 86 CONTROLS Opening and closing To switch off the alarm: press any button. Signals of the indicator lights – The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 seconds: The alarm system is switched on. – Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds, then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds: Indicator light on the interior mirror.
Page 87 Opening and closing CONTROLS Power windows Avoiding unintentional alarms General information General information The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion If an accident of a certain severity occurs, sensor can trigger an alarm, although no un- the windows are automatically closed ex- authorized action occurred.
Page 88 CONTROLS Opening and closing The window opens automatically. Press- Closing without the jam protection ing the switch again stops the motion. system Convenient opening with the vehicle key, In case of danger from the outside or if refer to page 69. icing might prevent normal closing, proceed as follows: Closing...
Page 89 Opening and closing CONTROLS Panoramic glass sunroof can only be operated to a limited extent. The system must be initialized in this case. General information – The power window motors are equipped In the event of a severe accident, the glass with overheating protection.
Page 90 CONTROLS Opening and closing Pressing the switch again stops the motion. The glass sunroof is closed. Pressing the switch again stops the mo- tion. With the glass sunroof completely raised With the glass sunroof completely – Slide switch back to the re- raised sistance point and hold.
Page 91 The system must be initialized in this case. MINI recommends having this work per- formed only by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Page 92: 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 93 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 94 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 95 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS The curvature is shifted When GREEN Mode is activated, refer to up/down. page 255, 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 96 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel After the adjustment, move the backrest but must be transported and secured in slightly forward or back to engage it cor- designated child restraint systems. rectly. Warning Seat belts The protective effect of safety gear, in- cluding seat belts, can be limited or lost when seat belts are fastened incorrectly.
Page 97 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS – Do not rub the seat belt against sharp Pull the buckle tongues out of the edges, or guide it or jam it in across mounts in the roof. hard or fragile objects. Insert the lower buckle tongue in the –...
Page 98 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Display in the instrument cluster – Do not use seat or head restraint cov- ers. The indicator light lights up and a – Do not hang objects, for instance signal sounds. Make sure that the clothes hangers, directly on the head seat belts are positioned correctly.
Page 99 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Warning Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint. Warning If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest Objects on the head restraint reduce the forward.
Page 100 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Fold down Safety information Warning There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the travel path of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment.
Page 101 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Press the desired button 1 or 2. distance to the traffic behind by looking over your shoulder. The procedure stops when a seat setting switch or one of the memory buttons is pressed. Overview Once underway, adjustment of the seat po- sition on the driver's side is disabled after a short while.
Page 102 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel car's interior mirror, refer to page 102, are Turn button used to control this. Automatic Curb Monitor Principle If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on the passenger's side is tilted downward. This improves your view of the curb and other low-lying obstacles when parking, for instance.
Page 103 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Steering wheel Steering wheel heating Safety information Turning on/off Press the button. Warning Steering wheel adjustments while driving – On: the LED lights up. can lead to unexpected steering wheel – Off: the LED goes out. movements.
Page 104: Transporting Children Safely
CONTROLS Transporting children safely 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 105 Transporting children safely CONTROLS 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 106 CONTROLS Transporting children safely center or another qualified service center and to offer optimal protection in the event or repair shop. of an accident. If the upper attachment point of the seat belt is located in front of the belt guide of the child restraint seat, move the front pas- Warning senger seat carefully forward until the best...
Page 107 Transporting children safely CONTROLS LATCH child seat mountings ing mounts for the lower mountings or at- tachment points. General information Position LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil- dren. Icon Meaning Pay attention to the operating and safety in- formation from the child restraint system The corresponding icon manufacturer when installing and using shows the mounts for the...
Page 108 CONTROLS Transporting children safely 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 109 Transporting children safely CONTROLS 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 110: Driving
CONTROLS Driving Driving Vehicle features and options – When the engine is running. – When drive-ready state is activated. – When the engine is switched off auto- This chapter describes all standard, country- matically using the Auto Start/Stop specific and optional features offered with function.
Page 111 Driving CONTROLS To save battery power when the engine is Drive-ready state off, switch off the ignition and any unneces- When the drive-ready state is activated, the sary electrical components. vehicle is operational. Activated drive-ready state is the equivalent of a running engine Ignition off in conventional vehicles.
Page 112 CONTROLS Driving Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Activating drive-ready state Watch surrounding traffic closely and ac- Close the driver's door. tively intervene where appropriate. Depress the brake pedal. Press the Start/Stop button. Warning Depending on the prerequisite, the electric drive-ready state is possible or the engine An unsecured vehicle can begin to move can be started.
Page 113 Driving CONTROLS Auto Start/Stop function – The temperature of the hybrid system is too high or too low. – The charge state of the high-voltage bat- Principle tery is insufficient. The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the combus- Driving away tion engine when conditions for electric Activate drive-ready state.
Page 114 CONTROLS Driving – When the driver's door is open and nei- Displays of the hybrid system, refer to ther the brake nor accelerator pedal are page 137. depressed. Safety information – When the hood is unlocked. The indicator lights come on. The combus- tion engine can only be started via the Warning Start/Stop button.
Page 115 MAX eDRIVE can be specified as the de- fault mode instead of AUTO eDRIVE. Via the Central Information Display (CID): Auto eDRIVE "My MINI" General information "Vehicle settings" Auto eDRIVE is activated by default when "Configure MAX eDRIVE"...
Page 116 CONTROLS Driving The acceleration boost by the electric motor activated and during electric driving up to may be restricted. approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. The function is only available with suffi- A speaker system broadcasts the noise to cient fuel reserve and in selector lever posi- the environment.
Page 117 General information stance with a wheel chock. Depending on the setting of the MINI Driv- ing Modes switch, the high-voltage battery is charged at different speeds and the vehi- cle is decelerated differently while coasting.
Page 118 CONTROLS Driving Steptronic transmission: in some parking situations, the parking brake is automati- Warning cally engaged, when selector lever posi- Unattended children or animals in the ve- tion P is engaged. In these cases, the park- hicle can cause the vehicle to move and ing brake is released automatically when endanger themselves and traffic, for in- you leave the selector lever position P.
Page 119 Lightly tap the lever up or down. The triple turn signal duration can be ad- justed. Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" "Lighting" "Exterior lighting" "One-touch turn signal" Select the desired setting.
Page 120 CONTROLS Driving Malfunction NOTICE Unusually rapid blinking of the indicator light indicates that a turn signal bulb has The wiper blades can wear out or become damaged prematurely when wiping on a failed. dry window for a longer period of time. High beams, headlight flasher The wiper motor can overheat.
Page 121 Driving CONTROLS Turning off and flick wipe Activating Press the lever up once from its basic set- Press the lever down. ting, arrow 1. – Switching off: press the lever down until Wiping operation is started. it reaches its basic setting. The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
Page 122 CONTROLS Driving Windshield washer system Rear wiper Safety information Switching on the rear wiper 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 123 Driving CONTROLS Safety information Folding out the wipers Switch the ignition on and off again. Warning Press and hold the wiper lever down, un- til the wipers stop in a close to vertical If the wipers start moving in the folded position.
Page 124 CONTROLS Driving Canada: window wiper system Turning on Safety information 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 125 Driving CONTROLS Intermittent operation or rain within approx. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automatically activated again. sensor Principle Setting the interval period or sensitivity of the rain sensor The rain sensor automatically controls the wiper operation depending on the intensity of the rainfall.
Page 126 CONTROLS Driving – Resting position of the wiper, posi- tion 0. NOTICE – Intermittent operation, arrow 1. When When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, reverse gear is engaged, the system the washer pump cannot work as intended. switches to continuous operation. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage.
Page 127 Driving CONTROLS Folding in the wipers NOTICE After the wipers are folded back down, the If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, window wiper system must be reactivated. the wiper blades can be torn off and the Fold the wipers back in onto the wind- wiper motor can overheat when switching shield.
Page 128 CONTROLS Driving Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Con- Overview centrate or the equivalent is recom- mended. Warning Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to prop- erty.
Page 129 Driving CONTROLS – Set the parking brake. for instance in vehicle washes, refer to page 130. – On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the di- Parking position P rection of the curb. – On uphill grades or on a downhill General information slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-...
Page 130 CONTROLS Driving – Unintentional shifting into selector Touch the selector lever lock and en- lever position P or R. gage selector lever position N. – Unintentional shifting from selector Release brake. lever position P into another selector The vehicle can roll. lever position.
Page 131 Driving CONTROLS often to recover energy. Depending on the for instance when certain engine speed lim- driving situation, the high-voltage battery is its are reached. charged at different speeds. Fuel consump- tion can increase. Ending the manual mode Press the selector lever to the right. Ending the Sport program D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Page 132 CONTROLS Driving Using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 302, press the yellow release lever downward, see arrow. Press the button on the front of the se- lector lever and move the selector lever back slightly. Release the release lever.
Page 133: Displays
Displays CONTROLS 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 134 CONTROLS Displays Instrument cluster with enhanced features: overview 1 Displays of the hybrid system Charging screen 2 Display/reset kilometers 4 Vehicle speed 3 Electronic displays 5 Indicator/warning lights 6 Fuel gauge Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 135 1 Driver assistance systems Trip computer Messages, for instance Check Control Charging screen Time 2 Selector lever position Outside temperature 3 MINI Driving Modes switch status Selection lists eDRIVE mode status Total kilometers/trip odometer Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 136 Instrument cluster with enhanced features: electronic displays 1 Selector lever position Range 2 Time 5 Messages, for instance Check Control MINI Driving Modes switch status Selection lists eDRIVE mode status Navigation instructions 3 Driver assistance systems 6 Total kilometers/trip odometer...
Page 137 Displays CONTROLS Charging screen Displays of the Hybrid system Instrument cluster without Displays in the instrument cluster enhanced features: overview General information The following functions of the hybrid sys- tem are displayed: – High-voltage battery charge state indi- cator, refer to page 137. –...
Page 138 CONTROLS Displays Power gauge Energy recovery: CHARGE Principle The power gauge indicates the available drive power as a percentage. The drive power consists of the power for ePower electric drive and the power of the combus- tion engine. Display Instrument cluster without enhanced fea- tures: display Instrument cluster without extended fea- tures: Power gauge...
Page 139 Displays CONTROLS Acceleration boost: eBOOST SAVE BATTERY Principle The high-voltage energy available for elec- tric driving is conserved for a later point in the trip. Instrument cluster without enhanced features: display The display becomes active af- ter SAVE BATTERY, refer to Instrument cluster without enhanced fea- page 115, is activated via the tures: display...
Page 140 Driver request, for instance transmis- sion selector lever in the M/S position. Displaying the energy flow Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Technology in action" Example: residential area or area with low "eDRIVE" speed limits. ePOWER electric driving is prepared before the residential area.
Page 141 Displays CONTROLS Check Control Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Principle The Check Control system monitors func- Parking brake, electric tions in the vehicle and notifies you of The parking brake is set.
Page 142 CONTROLS Displays Instrument cluster without enhanced Have the system checked by a dealer's serv- ice center or another qualified service cen- features: orange lights ter or repair shop. Active Cruise Control Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 191. The number bars shows the selected distance from the vehicle driving ahead.
Page 143 Displays CONTROLS service center or another qualified serv- Green lights ice center or repair shop as needed. Turn signal – Malfunction: have the system checked by a dealer’s service center or another Turn signal switched on. qualified service center or repair shop. Unusually rapid blinking of the indi- Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 171.
Page 144 At least one lane Via the Central Information Display (CID): marking was detected and warnings can be issued. "My MINI" Lane departure warning, refer to page 185. "Vehicle status" Tilt the Controller to the left. Blue lights "Check Control"...
Page 145 Displays CONTROLS Indicator light in the instrument Tilt the Controller to the left. cluster "Check Control" Select the desired text message. The yellow indicator light illumi- nates, once the fuel reserve is Select the desired setting. reached. Messages after trip completion Certain messages displayed while driving Odometer and trip odometer are displayed again after the ignition is...
Page 146 Display (CID), refer – Driving style. to page 49. – Traffic conditions. – Program changes via the MINI Driving Modes switch. – Climate and terrain conditions. When the remaining range is low: Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 147 Displays CONTROLS – A Check Control message is displayed Display, electric range briefly. In MAX eDRIVE mode, the – The remaining range is shown on the electric range can be dis- trip computer. played via the trip computer in – With a sporty driving style, for instance the instrument cluster.
Page 148 A service advisor can read out the current Via the Central Information Display (CID): service notifications from your vehicle key. "My MINI" Display "Vehicle status" Tilt the Controller to the left. Detailed information on service notifications "Service required"...
Page 149 Displays CONTROLS Overview Tilt the Controller to the left. "Teleservice Call" Camera Speed Limit Info Speed Limit Info Principle Speed Limit Info shows the current maxi- mum permitted speed in the instrument cluster. The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Page 150 CONTROLS Displays Selection lists With navigation system: Speed Limit Info is not availa- ble. General information Depending on the vehicle equipment, the buttons on the steering wheel and the dis- Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in play in the instrument cluster can be used the Head-up Display.
Page 151 Displays CONTROLS Instrument cluster with enhanced – Total range. features: display – Range, electric. – Average consumption, fuel. – Average consumption, electric. – Average consumption since delivery from the factory. – Current consumption, fuel. – Current consumption, electric. – Average speed. –...
Page 152 CONTROLS Displays Via the Central Information Display (CID): Instrument cluster without enhanced features: display "My MINI" "System settings" "Displays" "Instrument panel" Select the desired setting. Settings are stored for the profile currently used. Information in detail Instrument cluster with enhanced...
Page 153 Displays CONTROLS Resetting average values Instrument cluster without enhanced features: display Press and hold the button on the turn signal lever. Instrument cluster with enhanced features: display Engine temperature display Principle The current engine temperature, based on a combination of coolant and engine oil tem- perature is displayed.
Page 154 Resetting the on-board computer "Technology in action" Via the Central Information Display (CID): "Sport displays" "My MINI" "Sports instruments" "Driving information" Via MINI Driving Modes switch: "Onboard info" Activate SPORT. "Consumption" or "Speed" "Sport displays" "OK" "Sports instruments" Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 155 "Technology in action" "Speed warning" "Sport displays" "Vehicle and surroundings" Accept current speed as the speed warning Via the MINI Driving Modes switch: Via the Central Information Display (CID): Activate SPORT. "Sport displays" "My MINI" "Vehicle and surroundings" "Vehicle settings"...
Page 156 Adjusting the LED ring Functions that are only displayed tempora- Via the Central Information Display (CID): rily, for instance the volume or temperature "My MINI" settings, can be set as event displays. "System settings" Several vehicle assistance functions can also be displayed on the LED ring. This dis- "Displays"...
Page 157 Displays CONTROLS Safety information Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" Warning "System settings" When extending and retracting the projec- "Displays" tion screen of the Head-up Display, body "Head-Up Display" parts can be jammed. There is a risk of in- jury.
Page 158 CONTROLS Displays Via the Central Information Display (CID): Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "My MINI" "System settings" "System settings" "Displays" "Displays" "Head-Up Display" "Head-Up Display" "Brightness" "Rotation" Turn the Controller until the desired Turn the Controller until the desired set- brightness is set.
Page 159 Info. Via the Central Information Display (CID): Display of the Country Timer "My MINI" "MINI Country Timer" Overview "MINI Country Timer Info" Select the desired setting: – "Reset record time and display": re- setting the best time. – "Reset total time": resetting the total time.
Page 160 CONTROLS Displays Information at a glance Icons Description "Flat Tire Monitor": Status of the flat tire monitor, refer to page 176. "Tire Pressure Monitor": sta- tus of the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 171. "Engine oil level": electronic oil-level check, refer to page 294.
Page 161: 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 162 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 163 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 164 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 165 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. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 166 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 167: 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 168 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 169 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 170 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 171 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 172 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" Turn on drive-ready state and do not Message drive off.
Page 173 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 174 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 175 Safety CONTROLS Sudden tire pressure loss placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation The system cannot indicate sudden serious pressure for those tires.) As an added safety tire damage caused by external circumstan- feature, your vehicle has been equipped ces.
Page 176 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 Turn on drive-ready state and do not the system;...
Page 177 Safety CONTROLS on runflat tires and continued driving with service center or another qualified serv- these tires. ice center or repair shop. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or by changing the wheel. Indication of a flat tire Use of sealing compound, for instance from A yellow warning light is illuminated the flat tire kit, may damage the wheel elec-...
Page 178 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 179 Safety CONTROLS over steering and braking at any time, and switched off according to their actively intervene where appropriate. respective settings. – LED lights up orange or goes out respec- tive to their individual settings. Warning Adjust the settings as needed. The individ- ual settings are stored for the driver profile Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a currently in use.
Page 180 CONTROLS Safety General information Warning The system issues a two-phase warning of Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a an imminent risk of collision at speeds from substitute for the driver’s personal judg- approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of ment.
Page 181 The warning time can be set via the Central Information Display (CID). The driver must intervene actively when there is an acute warning. If necessary, the "My MINI" driver is assisted by a minor automatic "Vehicle settings" brake intervention in a possible risk of colli- sion.
Page 182 CONTROLS Safety mum braking force is used when the brake – Vehicles with an unusual rear view. is applied. In order to activate the Brake As- – Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you. sistant function, you must apply the brakes quickly and forcefully. If there is a risk of Functional limitations collision, the system may assist with a mi- The system may be limited in the following...
Page 183 Safety CONTROLS General information traffic situation closely, be ready to take over steering and braking at any time, and In sufficiently bright conditions, the system actively intervene where appropriate. issues a warning of a possible risk of colli- sion with pedestrians and assists with brake intervention just before a collision in the Warning speed range from approx.
Page 184 CONTROLS Safety Camera – All Intelligent Safety systems are switched off. – The LED goes out. Warning with light braking function Display If a collision with a detected person is im- minent, a warning symbol appears on the The camera is installed near the interior instrument cluster and in the Head-up Dis- mirror.
Page 185 Safety CONTROLS System limits – Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine via the Start/Stop button. Safety information – During calibration of the camera imme- diately after vehicle delivery. – If there are constant blinding glares be- Warning cause of oncoming light, for instance The system is designed to operate in cer-...
Page 186 CONTROLS Safety Turning on/off Warning Turning on automatically Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judg- The lane departure warning is automatically ment. Due to its limits, the system may not activated after departure, if the function issue warnings or reactions, or these may was switched on the last time the engine be issued late or in a manner that is not...
Page 187 Safety CONTROLS Output of warning – When lane markings are covered in snow, ice, dirt or water. If you leave the lane – In tight curves or on narrow roads. If you leave the lane and if a lane marking –...
Page 188 CONTROLS Safety Overview The displays turn off. Changing the speed limit Steering wheel buttons, left button: press up or down repeat- Button Function edly until the desired speed limit is set. – button: each time it is System on/off. pressed to the resistance point, the speed limit increases or decreases by Increase the speed limit.
Page 189 Safety CONTROLS pedal all the way down, there is no sig- tected or not be detected in time. There is nal. a risk of accident. Make sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving Displays in the instrument cluster style to traffic conditions.
Page 190 CONTROLS Safety – With a sporty driving style, such as dur- Canceling automatic braking ing rapid acceleration or when corner- It can be necessary to interrupt automatic ing fast. braking in certain situations, for instance – In active driving situations, such as for an evasive maneuver.
Page 191: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems CONTROLS 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 192 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Dynamic Stability Control is switched off. Warning When driving with a roof load, for in- Activating the system stance with roof-mounted luggage rack, Press the button. the vehicle's center of gravity is higher, DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator which increases the risk of the vehicle tip- light turn off.
Page 193 Control may be useful in the following ex- ceptional situations: Principle – When driving in slush or on uncleared, The MINI Driving Modes switch helps to snow-covered roads. fine-tune the vehicle's settings and features. – When driving off from deep snow or Choose between three different programs.
Page 194 Activating SPORT Release the foot brake and drive off without delay. Press the MINI Driving Modes switch up- After the foot brake is released, the vehicle ward until SPORT is displayed in the instru- is held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Page 195: 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 196 CONTROLS Driving comfort – When fast approaching a slowly mov- Button Function ing vehicle. Increase the distance, refer to – Vehicle suddenly swerving into own page 198. lane. Increase speed, refer to – When fast approaching standing ve- page 197. hicles.
Page 197 Driving comfort CONTROLS Turning on/off and interrupting With the Stop&Go function for Steptronic transmission: when interrupting while sta- cruise control tionary, depress the brake pedal simultane- ously. Turning on Press the button on the steering Interrupting automatically wheel. The system is automatically interrupted in Instrument cluster without enhanced the following situations: features:...
Page 198 CONTROLS Driving comfort Instrument cluster with en- Reduce distance hanced features: Press the button repeatedly until The stored speed is displayed. the desired distance is set. Instrument cluster without enhanced If necessary, the Dynamic Stability Control features: will be turned on. The set distance is briefly displayed in the left part of the Info Display of the in- Changing the speed...
Page 199 Driving comfort CONTROLS strument cluster briefly displays the – Display lights up green: system is active, selected distance. the display indicates the desired speed. – Display lights up orange: system is in- terrupted, the display indicates the Switching distance control on/off stored speed.
Page 200 CONTROLS Driving comfort Detected vehicle System interrupted without detected vehicle. Instrument cluster without enhanced features: System interrupted with detected ve- Icon lights up orange: a vehicle has hicle. been detected ahead of you. Instrument cluster with en- Displays in the Head-up Display hanced features: The information from Active Cruise Control Vehicle symbol is displayed: a...
Page 201 Driving comfort CONTROLS Merging vehicles Cornering A vehicle driving in front of you is not de- When the set speed is too high for a curve, tected until it is completely within the same the speed is reduced slightly. Because lane as your vehicle.
Page 202 CONTROLS Driving comfort Cruise control Examples of unfavorable weather or light conditions: – Wet conditions. Principle – Snowfall. Using this system, a set speed can be ad- – Slush. justed using the buttons on the steering – Fog. wheel. The system maintains the set speed. The system accelerates and brakes automat- –...
Page 203 Driving comfort CONTROLS There may be a risk of accident or risk of Instrument cluster with en- damage to property. Only use the system if hanced features: driving at constant speed is possible. Display in the instrument cluster lights up. The current speed is adopted as the speed Overview limit.
Page 204 CONTROLS Driving comfort The stored speed is displayed in the instru- The stored speed is reached again and main- ment cluster. tained. If necessary, the Dynamic Stability Control Displays in the instrument cluster will be turned on. Indicator light Changing the speed button: press until the desired Instrument cluster without enhanced speed is set.
Page 205 Driving comfort CONTROLS play indicates the desired – By the front middle sensors and the two speed. corner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from the object. – Display lights up gray: system is inter- rupted, the display indicates the stored –...
Page 206 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 207 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 208 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 209 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 210 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 211 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 212 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 213 – 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 214 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 215 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 216: 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 217 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 218 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 219 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 220 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 221 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 222 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 221. operating mode: To switch off the program: press the button –...
Page 223 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 224 CONTROLS Climate control Front ventilation General information The stationary climate control can be switched on and off directly or via a preset departure time: – Direct operation, refer to page 225. – Preset departure times, refer to page 225. The air automatically exits through the air vents to the windshield, the side windows, the upper body area and into the footwell.
Page 225 Setting the departure time conditioning is available again. Via the Central Information Display (CID): – The air vents are open to allow air to "My MINI" flow out. "Vehicle settings" Switching on/off directly If necessary, "Climate functions" "Activate comfort climate"...
Page 226: 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 227 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 228 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 229 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 230 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 231 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 232 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 233 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 234 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 235 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 236 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 237: 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 238 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 239 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 240: 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 241 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 242 CONTROLS Cargo area of an accident, braking or evasive maneu- Multifunction hook ver. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices that are connected to Warning the vehicle via a cable. Improper use of the multifunction hooks can lead, e.g., to a risk of objects flying Removing about during braking and evasive maneu-...
Page 243 Cargo area CONTROLS Enlarging the cargo area Warning Unexpected movements of the rear seat Principle backrest while driving may occur due to The cargo area can be enlarged by folding unintentional unlocking of the rear seat down the rear seat backrests or by moving backrests by the loops.
Page 244 CONTROLS Cargo area Folding down the rear seat Folding back the backrest backrest from the rear Pull the loop. Pull the loop. The rear seat backrest folds Return the rear seat backrest to the up- forward. right seat position and engage it. Cargo position Variable cargo area floor Principle...
Page 245 Fold the rear part of the cargo floor vehicle is parked and with the tailgate open. panel upward. When the MINI Picnic Bench is not in use, fold it in to prevent contamination and dam- age. In vehicles with a no-touch opening and...
Page 246 Lift the rear part of the cargo area floor. Fold down the MINI Picnic Bench to- Grasp the MINI Picnic Bench in the mid- ward the rear. The MINI Picnic Bench is dle and pull it back and up against the fastened with magnets.
Page 247 Cargo area CONTROLS The MINI Picnic Bench swings against the underside of the cargo area floor and is fas- tened there with magnets. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 248: 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 249 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS General driving notes them. Make sure that no combustible ma- terials can come in contact with hot vehi- cle parts while driving, in Neutral or dur- Closing the tailgate ing parking. Safety information Mobile radio in the vehicle Warning Warning...
Page 250 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving – Drive through water only if it is not floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle deeper than maximum 9.8 in- and can be safely attached to the floor. Do ches/25 cm. not use loose floor mats and do not layer several floor mats.
Page 251 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Roof-mounted luggage rack Warning In Neutral, in GREEN Mode or with drive- General information ready state switched off, safety-relevant Installation only possible with roof rack. functions, for instance engine brake force, braking force boost, and steering assis- Roof racks are available as optional accesso- tance, are restricted or not available at all.
Page 252 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Driving on poor roads After a trip on poor roads Note the following to maintain driving safety: Principle – Clear heavy soiling from the body. Because of its greater ground clearance, the – Keep the wheels and tires free of mud, vehicle can be driven on a variety of road snow, ice, etc., and check them for dam-...
Page 253: 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 254 As soon as the display shows the maximum ice life. MINI recommends that mainte- energy recovery, only press the brake pedal nance work be performed by a MINI service harder if required by the situation. center. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 255 Activating GREEN Mode Avoiding the use of the combustion Press the MINI Driving Modes engine switch downward until GREEN is displayed in the in- Follow the following information to avoid strument cluster.
Page 256 Reducing fuel consumption Via the Central Information Display Indications on the Control Display (CID) GREEN tip, driving instruction "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" General information "Configure GREEN" The GREEN tip indicates that your driving style can be modified to be more efficient, Select the desired setting.
Page 257 Reducing fuel consumption DRIVING TIPS Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 258: Mobility
Vehicle features and options For optimal use of the energy from the power grid, charging at a charging station, e.g., at a MINI Wallbox, is recommended. This chapter describes all standard, country- Ensure that the charging station is installed specific and optional features offered with according to the technical requirements of the series.
Page 259 Charging the vehicle MOBILITY Overview Imprint on the charging cable Charge current setting "Max." "Reduced" "Low" 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 12 A 12 A 15 A 15 A 11.25 A 7.5 A Depending on the charge current setting, Maintaining the charge state the charging duration changes.
Page 260 MOBILITY Charging the vehicle The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- mends that, prior to your first use of a NOTICE charging location, you have the compati- The charging cable connected to the vehi- bility of the following components con- cle and the charging cable connections firmed: may be damaged due to mechanical load.
Page 261 Charging the vehicle MOBILITY the vehicle, and do not extend it using ca- The Mode 3 charging cable is also referred bles or adapters. to as AC quick charging cable. Storage Warning For the delivery, the charging cable is stowed in the luggage compartment, for in- Damaged charging cables can heat up or stance under the cargo floor panel or in a lead to an electric shock.
Page 262 MOBILITY Charging the vehicle ing socket and the charging cable plug as Charging process is interrupted. necessary, for instance remove snow. To open the charging socket cover, press on the rear edge, arrow. The charging socket cover opens. Detach the charging cable from the charging socket, arrow 2.
Page 263 Charging the vehicle MOBILITY The charging cable is manually un- Safety information locked. Warning Improper use of the power mains connec- tion can lead to damage, for instance cable fire. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Use the charging ca- ble only for charging the vehicle, and do not extend it using cables or adapters.
Page 264 MOBILITY Charging the vehicle Starting the charging process Light Charging status Engage selector lever position P. Set the Flashes yel- Charging process is active. parking brake, if needed. For planning the charging process, refer Flashes red Fault in the charging proc- to page 264.
Page 265 Charging the vehicle MOBILITY Display (CID). Settings for the pre-condi- Via the Central Information Display (CID): tioning and charging process are also ac- "My MINI" cepted for planned departure times. "Plan charging/climate control" Setting the charging mode "Settings charging current"...
Page 266 MOBILITY Charging the vehicle taneous high power draws from multiple Display Meaning consumers. Instrument cluster without en- Detach the charging cable, refer to hanced features: page 262. Ring flashes orange: the charg- ing process is being prepared. Continuing the charging process Ring yellow: the charging proc- If the charging process is interrupted, for ess is active or it will start at...
Page 267 MOBILITY Setting the departure time Display Meaning Via the Central Information Display (CID): Blinking: heating active. "My MINI" "Plan charging/climate control" Blinking: cooling active. "Set departure time" Set the desired time. Up to two departure times can be set. Departure time...
Page 268 MOBILITY Charging the vehicle Discharged high-voltage and To optimize the service life of the high-volt- age battery, note the following: vehicle battery – Do not park the vehicle for longer than 14 days if the electric range is ex- General information hausted.
Page 269: Refueling
Refueling MOBILITY Refueling Vehicle features and options Warning Simultaneous charging and refueling poses This chapter describes all standard, country- a risk of fire if a sufficient safety distance specific and optional features offered with from easily flammable materials is not the series.
Page 270 MOBILITY Refueling Ventilate the tank Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. Switch off drive-ready state. Pull the switch to start the pres- sure compensation. The tank ventilation system status is displayed in the instrument cluster. In rare cases, tank ventilation can last sev- eral minutes.
Page 271 Refueling MOBILITY The release is located in the cargo area. Safety information Remove the cover. Warning Pull the green button with the fuel pump icon. This releases the fuel filler flap. Simultaneous charging and refueling poses a risk of fire if a sufficient safety distance from easily flammable materials is not maintained.
Page 272: 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 273 M5 to M100. 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. Do not fill with fuel that does not comply with the minimum qual- ity.
Page 274: 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 275, contains all tire inflation pres- the series.
Page 275 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire pressure values up to Determine the intended tire inflation 100 mph/160 km/h pressure levels for the mounted tires. Check the tire inflation pressure in all COOPER SE four tires, using a pressure gage, for ex- ample.
Page 276 MOBILITY Wheels and tires sure values in the tire pressure table, refer ZR tires: reinforced radial tire for speeds ex- to page 276, and adjust as necessary. ceeding 150 mph/240 km/h Tire pressure values over 100 mph/ Maximum tire load 160 km/h Maximum tire load is the maximum permis- sible weight for which the tire is approved.
Page 277 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire age Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, Recommendation are AA, A, B, and C. Regardless of the tire tread depth, replace Those grades represent the tire's ability to tires at least every 6 years. stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified govern- Manufacture date...
Page 278 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire damage Runflat tires Runflat tires, refer to page 281, are labeled with a circular icon containing the letters General information RSC marked on the tire sidewall. Check your tires regularly for damage, for- eign bodies lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Page 279 Wheels and tires MOBILITY pose, drive carefully to the nearest dealer’s about the approved wheels and tires for the service center or another qualified service vehicle and the special equipment. center or repair shop. Have vehicle towed or transported as needed. Do not repair Safety information damaged tires, but have them replaced.
Page 280 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Recommended tire brands Winter tires For each tire size, the manufacturer of the Winter tires are recommended for operat- vehicle recommends certain tire brands. ing on winter roads. The tire brands can be identified by a star Winter tires can be identified by the sym- on the tire sidewall.
Page 281 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Wheel change between axles Safety information Different abrasion patterns can occur on the front and rear axles depending on individual Warning driving conditions. The tires can be rotated The vehicle handles differently when a in pairs between the axles to achieve even runflat tire has insufficient or no tire pres- abrasion.
Page 282 MOBILITY Wheels and tires side the hazardous area in a safe place, Overview such as behind a guardrail. Storage – If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an appropriate distance. The tire repair set is located in a bag on the right side trim panel in the cargo area.
Page 283 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety precautions Filling Shake the sealant bottle. – Park the vehicle as far away as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground. – Turn on the hazard warning system. – Secure the vehicle against rolling away by setting the parking brake.
Page 284 MOBILITY Wheels and tires sporadically reach approx. 5 bar. Do not Screw the filler hose of the sealant bot- switch off the compressor in this phase. tle onto the tire valve of the faulty wheel. Checking and adjusting the tire inflation pressure Checking Switch off the compressor.
Page 285 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Minimum tire inflation pressure is Screw the connection hose of the com- pressor directly onto the tire valve stem. reached Unscrew the connection hose of the compressor from the tire valve. Pull the connector out of the power socket in the vehicle interior.
Page 286 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Safety information Correct the tire inflation pressure to at least 2.0 bar. – Increase tire pressure: with the igni- Warning tion turned on or the engine run- With the mounting of tire chains on un- ning, turn on the compressor and let suitable tires, the tire chains can come it run for a maximum of 10 minutes.
Page 287 Wheels and tires MOBILITY There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Do not place supports under the jack. Warning A vehicle that is raised on a jack may fall off of the jack if lateral forces are exerted Warning on it.
Page 288 MOBILITY Wheels and tires On a level surface side the hazardous area in a safe place, such as behind a guardrail. – Depending on the vehicle equipment, get wheel change tools and, if necessary, the emergency wheel from the vehicle. –...
Page 289 Wheels and tires MOBILITY 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 290 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Hand-tighten the remaining lug bolts and tighten all lug bolts well in a cross- wise pattern. Turn the jack crank handle counter- clockwise to retract the jack and lower the vehicle. Remove the jack and stow it securely. After the wheel change Tighten the lug bolts crosswise.
Page 291: 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 292 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 293 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. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 294: 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 295 Performing a detailed measurement Functional requirements Via the Central Information Display (CID): A current measured value is available after approx. 30 minutes of normal driving with "My MINI" the combustion engine running. "Vehicle status" Displaying the engine oil level "Engine oil level"...
Page 296 MOBILITY Engine oil Safety information Adding engine oil Open the hood, refer to page 292. 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 297 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 Oil specification 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 298: 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 299 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 300: Maintenance
Principle observed. Condition Based Service determines the maintenance recommendation using sen- MINI maintenance system sors and special algorithms that take into account the operating conditions of the ve- hicle. The maintenance system provides service...
Page 301 Maintenance MOBILITY If this occurs, have a dealer's service center cle malfunctions and creates risks of per- or another qualified service center or repair sonal and property damage. Given the fore- shop update the time-dependent mainte- going, the manufacture of your vehicle nance procedures, such as checking brake strongly recommends that access to the fluid and, if necessary, changing the engine...
Page 302: 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 303 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 304 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 303.
Page 305 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 306 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 307: 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. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 308 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 309 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, – Standby state is switched on. the hands-free system, for instance, may –...
Page 310 MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance A special connection on the body in the en- gine compartment, refer to page 291, acts Warning as the negative battery terminal. If the jumper cables are connected in the incorrect order, spark formation may oc- Connecting the cables cur.
Page 311 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY allow the discharged battery to re- Tow truck charge. Disconnect the jumper cables in the re- NOTICE verse order. The vehicle can become damaged when Check the battery and recharge, if needed. lifting and securing it. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage.
Page 312 MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance the gross vehicle weight of the towing ve- Tow fitting hicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed. General information NOTICE If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in- correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can occur.
Page 313 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Screw thread for tow fitting Warning Fluids in the high-voltage battery are cor- rosive. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch fluids escaping from the high-volt- age battery. General information After an accident, comply with the follow- ing safety precautions with regard to the Threaded holes for the tow fitting are lo- high-voltage system:...
Page 314: Vehicle Care
MOBILITY Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Vehicle features and options NOTICE When washing with an open charging This chapter describes all standard, country- socket cover, the charging socket can be specific and optional features offered with damaged. There is a risk of damage to the series.
Page 315 Vehicle care products Driving into a car wash with a General information Steptronic transmission MINI recommends using vehicle care and In car washes, the vehicle must be able to cleaning agents from MINI. Suitable vehicle roll freely. care products are available from a dealer’s...
Page 316 MOBILITY Vehicle Care Safety information Clean light-colored leather more frequently because contamination on such surfaces is substantially more visible. Warning Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt Cleaning agents can contain substances and grease will gradually break down the that are dangerous and harmful to your protective coating of the leather surface.
Page 317 Vehicle Care MOBILITY among other potential damage. Ensure Fine wood parts that any Velcro® fasteners are closed. Clean fine wood facing and fine wood com- ponents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft cloth. Caring for special components Plastic components Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral...
Page 318 MOBILITY Vehicle Care Carpets and floor mats NOTICE The surface of displays can be damaged Warning with improper cleaning. There is a risk of Objects in the driver's footwell can limit damage to property, among other potential the pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. damage.
Page 319 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 320: 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 Plugin Hybrid Width with mirrors in/mm 78.8/2,001 Width without mirrors in/mm 71.7/1,822...
Page 321 Technical data REFERENCE Weights MINI Cooper SE All4 Countryman Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,016/2,275 Payload lbs/kg 950/431 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,458/1,115 Approved rear axle weight lbs/kg 2,679/1,215 Filling capacities MINI Countryman Plugin Hybrid Fuel tank, approx. US gal/liters 9.5/36.0...
Page 322: Appendix
In contrast to the description in the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle, the MINI FindMate equipment is not availa- The following chapters were updated in the ble. printed version of the Owner's Manual after...
Page 323 Appendix REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 324: Everything From A To Z
REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Alarm system Alarm triggering Alarm, unintentional ABS, see Antilock Braking System All-season tires, see Winter tires Accessories and parts Antifreeze, see Washer fluid Accident, what to do Antilock Braking System ACC, see Cruise Control with Distance Con- Apps, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, trol...
Page 325 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Average consumption Average speed Axle loads, approved Calendar day, see Date California Proposition 65 Warning Calling up mirror adjustment Camera-based assistance systems, see Intel- Backrest curvature, see Lumbar sup- ligent Safety port 93, Camera lenses, care Backrest, seats Camera, rearview camera Bad road trips...
Page 326 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Changing parts Combination switch, see Washer/wiper sys- Changing wheels tem 120, CHARGE, energy recovery Comfort Access Charge state indicator, high-voltage bat- Compartments in the doors tery Compass Charging cable, high-voltage battery Compatible devices, see Suitable devi- Charging cable, storing, see Storage Charging cable unlocking manually Compatible mobile phones...
Page 327 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Cruise Control without Distance Con- Dimmable interior mirror trol Direction indicator, see Turn signals Cruising range Display charge state, high-voltage bat- Cup holder tery Current consumption Display charging process, see Charging Customer service, see Owner's Manual for screen Navigation, Entertainment, Communica- Display, charging status, indicator light on...
Page 328 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Driver profiles, importing profiles Electronic oil measurement Driving Dynamics Control, see MINI Driv- Electronic Stability Program ESP, see Dy- ing Modes switch namic Stability Control Driving Excitement E-mail, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Driving instructions, hybrid system...
Page 329 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Exterior mirror, automatic dimming Forward Collision Warning with City light Exterior mirrors, malfunction braking function External start, see Jump-starting Forward Collision Warning with collision External temperature display mitigation External temperature warning For Your Own Safety Eyes for securing cargo Front airbags Front fog lights...
Page 330 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z GREEN Mode Holder for beverages, see Cup holders GREEN - program, driving dynamics HomeLink, see Integrated Universal Remote GREEN tip, driving tip Control Gross vehicle weight, approved Homepage, see Internet Ground clearance Hood Horn Hot exhaust gas system Hour, see Time Humidity in the headlight, see Headlight...
Page 331 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Inductive charging, smartphone, see Wire- Jump-starting less charging tray Jump-starting terminals Info Display Jump-start terminals Information Initialization, see flat tire monitor Input, iDrive Installation of child restraing systems Keyless Go, see Comfort Access Instrument cluster Key, see Integrated key Instrument cluster, electronic dis- Key, see Vehicle key...
Page 332 Meters, see Instrument cluster rack Microfilter 219, Luggage straps MID - program, driving dynamics Lumbar support 93, MINI Connected, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communica- tion MINI driving modes MINI eDRIVE, see Hybrid system Maintaining the charge state, SAVE BAT-...
Page 333 Mode 3 charging, see Quick charging Onboard literature, printed Modifications, technical, see For Your Own Onboard vehicle tool kit Safety On-call service, see MINI Roadside Assis- Moisture tance Monitoring of the high-voltage battery Opening and closing Monitor, see Control Display...
Page 334 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z PDC, see Park Distance Control Pedestrian Collision Warning with City Col- lision Mitigation Racetrack operation Pedestrian protection, acoustic Radio-ready state Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mit- Radio, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, igation Entertainment and Communication Performance Control Rain sensor 121, Performance display...
Page 335 Speed Limiter Speed Limit Info Sensors, care Speed Limit Info, trip computer Service and warranty Speed limit, see Speed Limiter Service Center, see MINI Roadside Assis- Speed, see Average speed tance Speed warning Service life of high-voltage battery Split screen...
Page 336 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z SPORT program, driving dynamics Sport program, transmission Stability control systems Tailgate Standard charging cable Tailgate, closing with no-touch activa- Standard charging, see Mode 2 charg- tion Tailgate, opening with no-touch activa- Standard equipment, see Vehicle equip- tion ment Taking the vehicle out of service...
Page 337 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Tire Pressure Monitor, resetting Unlocking, automatic Tire pressure, tires Unlocking, settings Tire pressure warning, see Flat tire moni- Unpaved roads, cross-country trips Updates made after the editorial dead- Tire repair set line Tires Updating, software Tire sealant, see Tire repair set Upholstery care Tires, run-flat...
Page 338 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Voice control system Wiper system 120, Wireless charging, smartphone, see Wire- less charging tray Wireless charging tray for smart- phones Warning and indicator lights, see Check Wood, care Control Wordmatch principle Warning displays, see Check Control Word match principle, navigation Warning messages, see Check Con- Working in, engine compartment...
Page 339 01405A54208 ue *BL5A5420800K* Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 343 California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California: Online Edition for Part no. 01405A54208 - II/22...
Page 344 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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