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  • Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual. MINI Countryman. MINI Paceman. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...
  • Page 3 Owner's Manual for Vehicle COOPER Thank you for choosing a MINI. COOPER S The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control JOHN COOPER you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: WORKS Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. It...
  • Page 4 © 2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VI/13, 07 13 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Mobility The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 208. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Notes Engine oil Coolant At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components Controls Breakdown assistance...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Notes Notes Using this Owner's Vehicle equipment Manual The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayeri‐ sche Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic is by using the index. This Owner's Manual describes all models, all An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in series equipment, as well as country-specific the first chapter.

  • Page 7: For Your Own Safety

    Notes For your own safety turer of the MINI. The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every product made by other man‐ ufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI Warranty safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its Your vehicle is technically configured for the operation, or its occupants.
  • Page 8 Notes your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and If the vehicle is not maintained according to water. these specifications, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not Service and warranty covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited War‐ ranty.

  • Page 9: Reporting Safety Defects

    Notes Situations are conceivable during the use of the type of personally identifying data routinely ac‐ vehicle in which these technical data could be‐ quired during a crash investigation. come associated with a specific person in com‐ To read data recorded by an EDR, special bination with other information, such as an ac‐...
  • Page 10 Notes the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor ve‐ hicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsaf‐ ety. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...
  • Page 11 Notes Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...
  • Page 12 WATCH ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

  • Page 13: At A Glance

    At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

  • Page 14: Cockpit

    All around the steering wheel Setting the exterior mirror, folding it in and Parking lamps  67 out  42 Power windows, front  34 beams  67 MINI Countryman: power win‐ Automatic headlamp con‐ dows, rear  34 trol  67 MINI Countryman: safety switch Adaptive Light Control  69 for rear power windows  35...
  • Page 15 At a glance Cockpit Roadside parking lamps  68 Steering wheel buttons, left Volume Computer  60 Telephone  136 Tachometer  60 Change the radio station Instrument lighting  70 Select a music track Scroll through the redial list Resetting the trip odometer  59 Washer/wiper system  53 Horn, the entire surface Adjust the steering wheel  43 10 Releasing the...
  • Page 16 At a glance Cockpit Displays Tachometer  60 ▷ Flat Tire Monitor  75 with indicator and warning lamps  17 ▷ Tire Pressure Monitor  75 Display for ▷ Settings and information  61 ▷ Current speed  59 ▷ Personal Profile settings  22 ▷ Indicator/warning lamps  17 Instrument lighting  70 Resetting the trip odometer  59 Speedometer with indicator and warning lamps  17...

  • Page 17: All Around The Center Console

    At a glance Cockpit Indicator/warning lamps Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on, and light up briefly. The concept What to do in case of a malfunction A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, refer to page 190.
  • Page 18 At a glance Cockpit Seat heating  38 Sport button  83 Central locking, inside  27 Driving stability control systems DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  81 Front fog lamps  70 DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  82 Storage compartment All around the head‐ All around the shift/ liner selector lever Indicator/warning lamps for the front pas‐...

  • Page 19: At A Glance Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...
  • Page 20 HANDLE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

  • Page 21: Controls

    At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

  • Page 22: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Per‐ sonal Profile, refer to page 22. This chapter describes all series equipment as In addition, information about service require‐ well as country-specific and special equipment ments is stored in the remote control, Service offered for this model series.Therefore, it also data in the remote control, refer to page 169.
  • Page 23 Controls Opening and closing stored with it are called up and imple‐ ▷ Radio MINI Boost CD: mented. Tone settings, refer to page 124. ▷ Your personal settings will be recognized Volume, refer to page 124. and called up again even if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by someone else with another remote control.

  • Page 24: General Information

    Controls Opening and closing The hazard warning system and interior lamps Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐ come on. bol and "SET" are displayed. Opening and closing: from the outside Using the remote control General information Take the remote control with you Press and hold the button until the display People or animals left unattended in a changes.
  • Page 25 Controls Opening and closing Convenient opening Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐ bol and "SET" are displayed. Press and hold the button on the re‐ mote control. The power windows are opened and the glass sunroof is raised. Convenient closing with the remote control is not possible.
  • Page 26 Controls Opening and closing The function is deactivated. ▷ This device may not cause harmful interfer‐ ence, and Press and hold the button until the display changes. The setting is stored. ▷ this device must accept any interference re‐ ceived, including interference that may Switching on the interior lamps cause undesired operation.

  • Page 27: Manual Operation

    Controls Opening and closing ▷ Press down the lock button of the front passenger door and close the door from the outside. Convenient opening and closing In vehicles with an alarm system or Comfort Ac‐ cess, the windows and the glass sunroof can be operated via the door lock.

  • Page 28: Automatic Locking

    Controls Opening and closing Automatic locking Press and hold the button until the display changes. In addition, it is possible to set the situations in which the vehicle locks. The setting is stored for Press the button to select: the remote control in use. ▷...
  • Page 29 Press the button on the driver's footwell. Take the remote control with you Always take the remote control with you MINI Countryman when leaving the vehicle and do not place it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control may be locked into the vehicle when the tail‐...
  • Page 30 Controls Opening and closing MINI Paceman Comparison with ordinary remote control The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons or via Comfort Access. Notes on opening and closing, refer to page 22. If you notice a brief delay while opening or closing the windows or glass sunroof, the sys‐...

  • Page 31: Automatic Transmission

    Controls Opening and closing Before driving a vehicle with automatic If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo transmission into a car wash area is detected in the locked vehicle after the tailgate is closed, the tailgate opens again Insert the remote control into the ignition slightly.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Battery

    Controls Opening and closing Replacing the battery The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car. The remote control for Comfort Access contains a battery that will need to be replaced from Interior motion sensor time to time.

  • Page 33: Roller Sunblind

    The front glass sunroof is opened. Releasing stops the motion. Tilting the glass sunroof The same method is used to close the glass MINI Countryman: sunroof, in this case by pressing the switch for‐ ▷ Press the switch back to the resistance ward.
  • Page 34 Controls Opening and closing MINI Countryman: rear windows Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐ jure themselves.◀ If, after having been opened and closed a num‐...
  • Page 35 Controls Opening and closing MINI Countryman: safety switch Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐ tection Even with the pinch protection system, check that the window's closing path is clear; other‐ wise, the closing action may not stop in certain situations, e.g., if thin objects are...

  • Page 36: Adjusting

    Backrest Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐ MINI Countryman ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐ erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate the protection normally provided by the belt.◀...

  • Page 37: Lumbar Support

    Controls Adjusting Pull the lever, arrow 1, and apply your weight The graphic shows the MINI Countryman as an to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary. example. Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur‐ MINI Paceman vature.

  • Page 38: Switching Off

    Controls Adjusting MINI Paceman: entry in the rear Seat heating Pull the lever on the back of the seat up‐ Switching on ward, arrow 1. The temperature setting progresses one step The backrest folds forward. through its control sequence each time you Push against the backrest to move the seat press the button.
  • Page 39 This helps avoid annoying noises when driving. Buckling the belt MINI Countryman: MINI Countryman: center safety belt of rear seat The belt buckle embossed with the word CEN‐ TER is intended exclusively for use by passen‐...
  • Page 40 Controls Adjusting Putting on the belt Opening for the safety belt Holder for the small buckle tongue Large buckle tongue Take the small buckle tongue out of the holder. Small buckle tongue Move both buckle tongues downward. Small belt buckle Large belt buckle Closing Buckle tongue 1 must be inserted in belt...

  • Page 41: Height Adjustment

    Fold the backrest back slightly. Press button 1 and pull out the head re‐ straint all the way to the stop. MINI Countryman: press the additional but‐ ton 2 using a suitable tool. Pull out the head restraint. Fold back the backrest.

  • Page 42: Exterior Mirrors

    Controls Adjusting Rear Selecting a mirror Pull upward as far as possible. To change to the other mirror: slide the mirror switch over. Fold the backrest forward slightly. Press button 1 and pull out the head re‐ straint all the way to the stop. Adjusting electrically Press the additional button 2 using a suita‐...

  • Page 43: Interior Rearview Mirror

    Controls Adjusting Interior rearview mirror Steering wheel Adjusting Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀ Fold the lever down. To reduce the blinding effect from the rear when driving at night: turn the knob.

  • Page 44: Transporting Children Safely

    Before mounting Transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear MINI Countryman: before mounting a child re‐ only, using child restraint fixing systems suita‐ straint fixing system on the rear seats, move ble for the age, weight, and height of the child;...
  • Page 45 On the front passenger seat The graphic shows the MINI Countryman as an Deactivating the airbags example. After installing a child restraint fixing system on The rear safety belts and the safety belt for the the front passenger seat, ensure that the front, front passenger can be locked to prevent ex‐...
  • Page 46 Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out Child restraint fixing of the area for the child restraint fixing system. systems with an upper re‐ MINI Countryman taining strap Mounting points LATCH mounting eyes Only use the mounting eyes for the upper LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint fixing systems;...
  • Page 47 Mounting point Backrest Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix‐ ing system MINI Countryman, center seat There are two additional mounting points for child restraint fixing systems with an upper re‐ taining strap, arrows. Guide of the upper LATCH retaining...
  • Page 48 Slide the head restraint into the bottom po‐ sition. Pull the upper retaining strap taut. MINI Countryman: lock‐ ing doors and windows Rear doors Push the locking lever on the rear doors down. The door can now be opened from the outside only.

  • Page 49: Driving

    Controls Driving Driving Automatic transmission Vehicle equipment You can only take out the remote control if This chapter describes all series equipment as transmission position P is engaged: interlock. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Start/Stop button your vehicle, for instance due to the selected...

  • Page 50: Manual Transmission

    Controls Driving To save battery power when the engine is off, Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while switch off the ignition and any unnecessary the vehicle remains stationary; start driving electronic systems/power consumers. right away, but at moderate engine speeds. Do not depress the accelerator when starting Radio ready state and ignition off the engine.

  • Page 51: Driving Controls

    Controls Driving Engine stop Handbrake General information The concept The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent Take the remote control with you the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes Take the remote control with you when the rear wheels. leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐...

  • Page 52: Headlamp Flasher

    Controls Driving Turn signal, high beams, This function can be activated or deactivated: headlamp flasher Switch on the ignition, refer to page 49. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed. Turn signal Switching on the high beams Press and hold the button until the display Switching off the high beams/headlamp changes.
  • Page 53 Controls Driving Switching on wipers ▷ Turn signal flashes once. Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1. ▷ The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released. Triple turn signal. Press and hold the button until the display Normal wiper speed changes.
  • Page 54 Controls Driving Activating intermittent wipe or rain Press and hold the button until the display sensor changes. Press the button, arrow 3. The symbol is shown in the tachometer. Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor Switch on the ignition, refer to page 49. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO"...

  • Page 55: Washer Fluid

    Controls Driving Do not use the washing facilities when Do not use the washing mechanisms the hood is open when the washer fluid reservoir is empty Only use the washing facilities when the hood Do not use washing mechanisms when the is fully locked;...

  • Page 56: Automatic Transmission With Steptronic

    Controls Driving Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance needs to be overcome. Automatic transmission with Steptronic All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐ In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears voir.
  • Page 57 Controls Driving Changing selector lever positions Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐ sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐ ▷ With the ignition switched on or the engine sition D. running, the selector lever can be moved out of position P. Kickdown ▷...
  • Page 58 Controls Driving Manually unlocking the selector lever The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropri‐ lock ate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift down if the engine speed is too high. The If the selector lever is locked in position P al‐ selected gear is briefly displayed in the instru‐...

  • Page 59: Displays

    Controls Displays Displays Trip odometer Vehicle equipment To display the trip odometer: briefly press This chapter describes all series equipment as knob 3. well as country-specific and special equipment To reset the trip odometer: press knob 3 while offered for this model series.Therefore, it also the trip odometer is being displayed and the ig‐...

  • Page 60: Coolant Temperature

    Controls Displays Tachometer ▷ The remaining LEDs change from orange to red, arrow. ▷ The remaining range is shown on the tach‐ ometer. ▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such as when corners are taken rapidly, engine functions are not ensured. A warning lamp lights up below a range of ap‐...

  • Page 61: Average Fuel Consumption

    Controls Displays Information in detail Range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 18 miles/30 km. Average fuel consumption Button for: This is calculated for the period during which ▷...

  • Page 62: Formats And Units Of Measure

    Controls Displays Hold the button down. Symbol Function Direct change to the next setting or piece of in‐ Personal Profile settings, refer formation. to page 22. Formats and units of measure Exit the menu. The formats and units of measure can be set. The settings are stored for the remote control in use.

  • Page 63: Resetting To Factory Settings

    Controls Displays ▷ Distance: km, mi. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐ bol and "SET" are displayed. ▷ Temperature: ℃, ℉ Press and hold the button until the display Press and hold the button until the display changes. changes. Press the button repeatedly until "RESET"...

  • Page 64: Service Requirements

    Controls Displays Service requirements Press the button repeatedly until the corre‐ sponding symbol and "SERVICE-INFO" are displayed. The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly Press and hold the button until the display immediately after you start the engine or changes.

  • Page 65: Check Control

    Controls Displays Indicator/warning lamps Symbol Function Roadworthiness test Front brake pads The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors in display Rear brake pads area 1 or 2. Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
  • Page 66 Controls Displays Hiding Check Control messages Press the button repeatedly until the corre‐ sponding symbol and "CHECK INFO" ap‐ pear on the display. Press the button on the turn indicator lever. Some Check Control messages are displayed Press and hold the button. continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐...

  • Page 67: Lamps

    Controls Lamps Lamps Vehicle equipment Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Parking lamps offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Switch position 1: the vehicle lamps light up on describes equipment that may not be found in all sides.

  • Page 68: Daytime Running Lights

    Controls Lamps When the daytime running lights are activated, The exterior lighting goes out automatically af‐ the low beams are always switched on in ter the vehicle is switched off. switch position 3 when the ignition is switched In switch position 1, the parking lamps light up after the ignition is switched off.

  • Page 69: Adaptive Light Control

    Controls Lamps Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐ Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐ bol shown is displayed, arrow. bol and "SET" are displayed. Press and hold the button until the display Press and hold the button until the display changes.

  • Page 70: Fog Lamps

    Controls Lamps Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐ Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front rameters, the light from the headlamp follows fog lamps are switched off when the headlamp the course of the road. flasher or the high beams are activated. If the automatic headlamp control is activated, Activating refer to page 67, the low beams are switched...

  • Page 71: Ambient Lighting

    Controls Lamps Switching interior lamps on/off manually Press the switch forward: the color changes in steps. Press the switch back: the brightness changes To switch the interior lamps on/off: press the in steps. switch. Intermediate settings and intermediate colors If the interior lamps are to remain switched off, are possible.

  • Page 72: Safety

    Controls Safety Safety Vehicle equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Airbags offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in The graphic shows the MINI Paceman as an ex‐...
  • Page 73 Controls Safety Protective action ▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐ nents or the wiring in the airbag system. Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ This also applies to steering wheel covers, tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars collisions.
  • Page 74 Controls Safety Indicator lamp for the front passenger Leave feet in the footwell airbags Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front passenger airbags may not function prop‐ erly.◀ Child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat Before transporting a child on the front passen‐...
  • Page 75 Controls Safety Operational readiness of airbag system Functional requirements The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐ wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐ sured. Initialize the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
  • Page 76 Controls Safety Do not initialize the system when driving with There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation snow chains. pressure. Start the engine, but do not start driving. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ Press the button on the turn indicator lever vers.
  • Page 77 Controls Safety Continued driving with a flat tire Final tire failure If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ speed and stop;...

  • Page 78: Resetting The System

    Controls Safety ▷ When the TPM is disturbed by other sys‐ Press and hold the button until "RESET‐ tems or devices with the same radio fre‐ TING" is displayed. quency. Resetting the system Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
  • Page 79 Controls Safety Continued driving with a flat tire Do not continue driving without run-flat tires If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving vers.
  • Page 80 Controls Safety Final tire failure placard or tire inflation pressure label (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size Vibrations or loud noises while driving indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce pressure label, you should determine the speed and stop;...

  • Page 81: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of full braking. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Dynamic Stability Con‐ offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in trol DSC...
  • Page 82 Controls Driving stability control systems appears in the tachometer. DSC is deactivated. The system ensures maximum forward mo‐ Intervening measures to stabilize the vehicle mentum on special road conditions, e.g., unp‐ and give it forward momentum are no longer lowed snowy roads, but driving stability is lim‐ executed.

  • Page 83: Sport Button

    The engine responds more spontaneously to accelerator movements. ▷ The steering responds more directly. ▷ Cooper S, John Cooper Works: the engine sounds sportier when coasting. ▷ For automatic transmissions: more rapid gear changes in the Sport program. Activating the system DTC is activated.

  • Page 84: Driving Comfort

    Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Controls Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as At a glance well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
  • Page 85 Controls Driving comfort Display in the tachometer ▷ The transmission position D is disengaged. ▷ DSC intervenes. Maintaining, storing the current speed Press button 1 or button 3. The current speed is maintained and stored. It is displayed briefly in the tachometer. On downhill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if the engine braking power is insufficient.

  • Page 86: Automatic Operation

    Controls Driving comfort Malfunction Avoid driving quickly with PDC PDC is a parking aid that can display ob‐ The warning lamp lights up. PDC is mal‐ jects when the vehicle approaches them slowly, functioning or has failed. Have the sys‐ as is the case during parking maneuvers.

  • Page 87: Climate

    Controls Climate Climate Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...

  • Page 88: Rear Window Defroster

    Controls Climate Cooling function Temperature The passenger compartment can Turn upward, red, to raise the only be cooled with the engine temperature. running. Turn downward, blue, to lower The cooling function cools and the temperature. dehumidifies the incoming air before reheating it as required, according to Rear window defroster the temperature setting.

  • Page 89: Automatic Climate Control

    Controls Climate Microfilter tion by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. The service center replaces this The microfilter traps dust and pollen. The mi‐ combined filter during routine maintenance. crofilter is changed by the service center during routine maintenance work. Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter The microfilter traps dust and pollen.

  • Page 90: Maximum Cooling

    Controls Climate Air volume, manual the recirculated-air mode and increase the air volume if necessary. Make sure that air can Press the – button to reduce the flow onto the windshield. air volume. Press the + button to Recirculated air mode is automatically deacti‐ increase the air volume.

  • Page 91: Climate Controls

    Controls Climate When switching between different temperature Depending on the weather, the windshield may settings in rapid succession, the automatic cli‐ fog up briefly when the engine is started. Recir‐ mate control does not have sufficient time to culated air mode is switched on automatically if adjust the set temperature.

  • Page 92: Interior Equipment

    Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Compatibility Vehicle equipment If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as ing or in the operating instructions of well as country-specific and special equipment the system being operated, the system offered for this model series.Therefore, it also is generally compatible with the universal ga‐...
  • Page 93 Controls Interior equipment Hold the hand-held transmitter of the sys‐ In systems with an alternating-code system, the tem to be operated a distance of approx. 1 universal garage door opener and the system to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons must be additionally synchronized.

  • Page 94: Digital Compass

    Controls Interior equipment Digital compass Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly af‐ ter approx. 60 seconds, change the dis‐ tance and repeat the step. If programming was aborted by the hand-held transmitter, hold down the memory button and press and release the button on the hand-held transmitter several times for 2 seconds.
  • Page 95 Controls Interior equipment Press the adjustment button for 3‑4 seconds. Set the currently valid compass zone. The number of the compass zone set is shown Press the adjustment button for 6‑7 sec‐ in the display. onds to call up C. Then drive at least one full To change the zone setting, briefly press the circle at a maximum speed of adjustment button repeatedly until the display...
  • Page 96 Two cupholders are located in the center con‐ sole in the front. Emptying MINI Countryman: two additional cupholders Take out the entire ashtray, arrow. are located at the end of the center console in When installing, ensure that the ashtray is in‐...
  • Page 97 Socket in the cargo area socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as this could damage the battery.◀ MINI Countryman Replace the cover after use Replace the lighter or socket cover after use; otherwise, objects that fall into the lighter socket or power socket could cause a short cir‐...

  • Page 98: Cargo Area

    Controls Interior equipment MINI Countryman: rear seat backrests Cargo area Danger of pinching Cargo cover Before folding down the rear seat back‐ rests, ensure that path of movement of the Do not place objects on the covers backrests is clear. Especially when the middle Do not place objects on the cover;...
  • Page 99 Controls Interior equipment MINI Paceman: rear seat backrests Before beginning with the mounting of a child restraint fixing system, note the instructions, Danger of pinching refer to page 44. Before folding down the rear seat back‐ Hold the top of the backrest, for example rests, ensure that path of movement of the the head restraint, and pull on the loop, ar‐...
  • Page 100 Lash the partition net tightly. To do this, MINI Countryman: partition net tighten the retaining straps using the ten‐ Firmly attach the partition net sioning buckles.
  • Page 101 Controls Interior equipment To fold up, press the release button, arrow. MINI Countryman: multi-function hook Hooks designed for hanging shopping bags and totes, for example, are located on the left and right sides of the cargo cover support, arrow. Do not hang heavy items from the hooks Only hang light bags or suitable objects from the holders.

  • Page 102: Storage Compartments

    Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Cargo area Vehicle equipment ▷ Lashing eyes, refer to page 115. This chapter describes all series equipment as ▷ Storage compartment under the flat load‐ well as country-specific and special equipment ing floor, refer to page 99. offered for this model series.Therefore, it also ▷...

  • Page 103: Center Armrest

    Controls Storage compartments Opening MINI Paceman: center armrest, rear Turn the switch in the direction of the arrow. Removing Closing The rear center armrest can be removed to en‐ large the loading area. Move the switch to the vertical position by turning it in the opposite direction of the arrow.
  • Page 104 Controls Storage compartments Installing Insert the smartphone cradle into the cen‐ ter rail with the holders 2 first. Insert the center armrest into the rear re‐ cess of the base plate, arrow 1. Push it back and pivot it down at the front, arrow 2.

  • Page 105: Clothes Hooks

    Controls Storage compartments First engage the eyeglass holder in the front holders 4 and then in the rear hold‐ ers 5. Setting Adjusting the position on the rail Inserting the base plate Ensure that lever 6 is across from holder 4. To insert, move the lever to position 2.
  • Page 106 Controls Storage compartments Connection for an exter‐ nal audio device This can be used to connect an external audio device, such as a CD or MP3 player. Radio MINI Boost CD, refer to page 130. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...
  • Page 107 Controls Storage compartments Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...
  • Page 108 DRIVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...
  • Page 109 At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

  • Page 110: Driving Tips

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment tion potential until after an initial breaking-in period. This chapter describes all series equipment as Drive conservatively for the first well as country-specific and special equipment 200 miles/300 km.

  • Page 111: Driving Through Water

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Closing the tailgate ated during transmission will be discharged from the vehicle interior.◀ Drive with the tailgate closed Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐ Hydroplaning wise, passengers and other road users may be On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can endangered or the vehicle may be damaged if form between the tires and road surface.

  • Page 112: Driving In Wet Conditions

    Oth‐ pump may continue running for some time in erwise, the brake system may overheat, result‐ the MINI Cooper S. This causes noises in the en‐ ing in a reduction in the brake system effi‐ gine compartment.
  • Page 113 Driving tips Things to remember when driving Driving on poor roads After driving on poor roads Your MINI with ALL4 all-wheel drive feels com‐ Adhere to the following points to ensure vehi‐ fortable on all streets and roads. It combines an cle safety: all-wheel drive system with the advantages of a ▷...

  • Page 114: Loading

    Driving tips Loading Loading Vehicle equipment ▷ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or This chapter describes all series equipment as YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the ve‐ well as country-specific and special equipment hicle and unstable driving situations offered for this model series.Therefore, it also may result.

  • Page 115: Stowing Cargo

    Driving tips Loading against the rear window while the vehicle is in motion. MINI Countryman 5-seater: MINI Paceman The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.

  • Page 116: Rear Luggage Rack

    Driving tips Loading MINI Paceman Roof-mounted luggage rack Notes A special rack system is available as an optional accessory. Attachment Follow the installation instructions for the roof- mounted luggage rack. Securing cargo Ensure that adequate clearance is available for the movement of the glass sunroof. ▷...
  • Page 117 Driving tips Loading Follow the installation instructions for the rear rack. Anchorage points MINI Countryman: MINI Paceman: The anchorage points are under the covers in the bumper. Push out the covers on the corresponding cut‐ outs. Loading When loading the vehicle, ensure that the ap‐...

  • Page 118: Saving Fuel

    Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐ sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and This chapter describes all series equipment as tire wear. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Drive away without delay describes equipment that may not be found in Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while...
  • Page 119 Driving tips Saving fuel Switch off the engine during longer stops Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g., at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestion. Fuel savings are already achieved after the en‐ gine is turned off for as little as 4 seconds. Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function The Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function auto‐...
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  • Page 121: Entertainment

    At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

  • Page 122: Radio Mini Boost Cd

    Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Radio MINI Boost CD Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
  • Page 123 Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD 11 CD slot. 12 Eject the CD. Representation in the Owner's Manual If only one menu item is displayed above the function button, press the middle of the button. "…" Identifies radio display texts used to select individual functions.

  • Page 124: Adjusting The Volume

    Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Adjusting the volume ▷ "BAL": left/right volume distribution. Turn the left knob. The setting is stored for the The sound settings are set globally for all audio remote control currently in use. sources. When a call is placed using the hands-free sys‐ Setting the treble, bass, and volume tem, the audio sources are muted.

  • Page 125: Displaying Information

    Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD ▷ "LANG": select the language of the dis‐ "RESET" play texts. Estimated range ▷ "CONSMP": change the unit of measure for the average fuel consumption. "RANGE" ▷ "TEMP": change the unit of measure for The display shows the estimated distance that the external temperature.
  • Page 126 Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Automatically updating the stations Retrieving a stored station with the best reception, AUTOSTORE "FM" or"AM" In the FMA and AMA memory levels, stations Select the desired function repeatedly until are automatically stored according to their re‐ the desired waveband is displayed.

  • Page 127: Satellite Radio

    Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Operational displays HD Radio Technology manufactured under li‐ cense from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. ▷ "acquiring": the system is looking for digital and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD, stations. HD Radio, and Arc logos are proprietary trade‐ ▷...
  • Page 128 Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD A phone number and the electronic serial Changing the channel using the buttons number, ESN, are displayed. The electronic serial number is required for deactivation. Press the button for the corre‐ sponding direction. The next enabled channel To have the channels deactivated, call the is opened.

  • Page 129: Random Playback

    Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Starting the CD player ▷ : press the right knob to close a di‐ rectory. A CD is contained in the CD player. Select other directories if you wish. Switch on the car radio if necessary. Highlight the desired track and press the right knob.

  • Page 130: External Devices

    Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD ▷ Do not subject CDs to temperatures over 50 ℃/122 ℉, high humidity, or direct sun‐ Using CDs light. ▷ Do not use self-recorded CDs with la‐ bels applied, as these can become CDs with copy protection detached during playback due to CDs are often provided with a copy protection heat buildup and can cause irrepara‐...
  • Page 131 Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Connecting USB audio interface At a glance It is possible to connect external audio devices. The sound is output on the vehicle loudspeak‐ ers. Connectors for external devices ▷ Connection via USB audio interface: Apple iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐...
  • Page 132 Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Connecting After connecting for the first time Information on all music tracks, e.g. artist or type of music, as well as playback lists are transmitted into the vehicle. This may take some time, depending on the USB device and the number of tracks.
  • Page 133 Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD Notes Random playback "RND" Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐ vironmental conditions, such as very high tem‐ To end random playback: "RND" peratures; refer to the audio device operating instructions. Selecting a track Depending on the configuration of the audio Depending on the connected device, the track files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, the...
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  • Page 135: Communication

    At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

  • Page 136: Telephone

    Communication Telephone Telephone Vehicle equipment This provides for better network reception and consistent sound quality. This chapter describes all series equipment as Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐ well as country-specific and special equipment nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐ offered for this model series.Therefore, it also pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.

  • Page 137: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 521 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone Symbol Meaning Opens the main menu. Display additional menu items. On/off, volume control. Scroll display. The list contains more than two entries. Menu navigation Reception of the wireless network: the display depends on the signal Selecting menu items strength.

  • Page 138: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 521 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone "PHONE" To delete the last digit: "DELETE" "BT-ON" "OK" To deactivate the connection again: Press twice if necessary. If pairing was successful, the mobile phone ap‐ "BT" pears on the radio display. "BT-OFF" Four mobile phones can be paired with the ve‐ "YES"...

  • Page 139: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 521 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone Turn the right knob until the mobile phone mobile phone from the vehicle and pair to be connected is displayed. and connect only one mobile phone. "PRIO" The mobile phone no longer reacts? Press the button repeatedly until the de‐ ▷...

  • Page 140: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 521 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone Accepting a call ▷ Dial a stored phone number, such as from the list of accepted calls. Briefly press the button on the steering ▷ End the call. wheel or radio. When the ignition and the radio ready state are switched off, such as after the remote control is "YES"...

  • Page 141: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 521 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone ▷ "A-Z" Turn the right knob to display additional letters if necessary. Entries of the phone book of the SIM card or of the mobile phone, which consist of a Turn the right knob to select the first letter name and phone number, are sorted in al‐...

  • Page 142: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 521 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone Dialing a phone number stored in a list From the mobile phone to the hands- free system To select an entry and establish a connection: Calls that were begun outside of the Bluetooth Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐ range of the vehicle can be continued on the tion.

  • Page 143: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 521 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone Snap-in adapter To remove the snap-in adapter: press but‐ ton 1. General information More information on compatible snap-in adapters that support the functions of the mo‐ bile phone is available at the service center. Notes At high temperatures, the charging function of the mobile phone may be limited and functions may not be executed.

  • Page 144: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 521 - Vi/13

    Communication Telephone Removing the mobile phone Press the button and remove the mobile phone. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

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  • Page 146: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 521 - Vi/13

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  • Page 147: Mobility

    At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

  • Page 148: Refueling

    In the event of a malfunction, the fuel filler flap ▷ Take all precautionary measures and can be released manually: observe all applicable regulations MINI Countryman: when handling fuel. ▷ Do not carry any spare fuel containers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak and...

  • Page 149: Fuel Tank Capacity

    Mobility Refueling Fuel tank capacity MINI Paceman: Approx. 12.3 US gal/47 liters, including a re‐ serve capacity of 2.1 US gal/8 liters. Open the cargo area trim, arrow. Pull the green knob with the gas pump symbol. This opens the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com‐...

  • Page 150: Fuel

    ▷ AKI 91. your vehicle, for instance due to the selected ▷ John Cooper Works AKI 93. special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ Minimum fuel grade tems.
  • Page 151 Mobility Fuel Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

  • Page 152: Wheels And Tires

    Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle equipment tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is higher. This chapter describes all series equipment as After correcting the tire inflation pressure, reset well as country-specific and special equipment the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page offered for this model series.Therefore, it also or reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to describes equipment that may not be found in...
  • Page 153 Observe all national and local maximum speed limits; otherwise, violations of the laws could occur. Tire inflation pressures for MINI Countryman Cooper Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Traveling speeds of up to Traveling speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h...
  • Page 154 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures for MINI Countryman Cooper S/Countryman Cooper S ALL4 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Traveling speeds of up to Traveling speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h 100 mph/160 km/ All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires.
  • Page 155 225/45 R 18 91 V RSC 225/40 R 19 89 V RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 206. Tire inflation pressures for MINI Paceman Cooper S / Paceman Cooper S ALL4 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...

  • Page 156: Tire Identification Number

    Mobility Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures for MINI Paceman John Cooper Works Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Traveling speeds of up to Traveling speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h 100 mph/160 km/ All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires.

  • Page 157: Tire Tread

    Mobility Wheels and tires Conform to Federal Safety Requirements cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the All passenger car tires must conform to laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐ Federal Safety Requirements in addition to quired by law.

  • Page 158: Tire Damage

    Mobility Wheels and tires Minimum tread depth In case of tire damage If there are indications of tire damage, re‐ duce your speed immediately and have the wheels and tires checked right away; other‐ wise, there is the increased risk of an accident. Drive carefully to the next service center or tire shop.

  • Page 159: Changing Wheels And Tires

    Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire Changing wheels and Pressure Monitor tires When mounting new tires or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use Mounting wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise, the Information on mounting tires Tire Pressure Monitor will not be able to detect a flat tire, refer to page 77.

  • Page 160: Correcting A Flat Tire

    Mobility Wheels and tires Maximum speed of winter tires Run-flat tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires, Label then display a corresponding sign in the field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire specialist or from your service center.

  • Page 161: Mini Mobility System

    Mobility Wheels and tires ▷ If a warning triangle or portable hazard warning lamp is required, set it up on the roadside at an appropriate distance from the rear of the vehicle. Comply with all safety guidelines and regulations.◀ The procedure to correct a flat tire depends on the equipment in the vehicle: ▷...

  • Page 162: Distributing The Sealant

    Mobility Wheels and tires Insert the sealant bottle into the compres‐ If the inflation pressure of 1.8 bar/26 psi is still sor housing in a vertical position. not reached, the tire is too heavily damaged. Contact the nearest service center. Unscrew the dust cap off of the valve of the defective wheel and screw the filling hose 2 Stowing the Mobility System...

  • Page 163: Snow Chains

    Mobility Wheels and tires Do not allow the compressor to run too rily deactivate DSC or activate DTC, refer to long page 81. Do not allow the compressor to run longer than 10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat and may be damaged.◀...

  • Page 164: Engine Compartment

    Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
  • Page 165 Mobility Engine compartment Closing the hood To avoid damage, make sure that the wiper arms are resting against the wind‐ shield before you open the engine compart‐ ment. Do not open the engine hood before the engine has cooled down; otherwise, injuries result.◀...

  • Page 166: Engine Oil

    Mobility Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle equipment The oil level must be between the two marks on the dip stick. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
  • Page 167 Mobility Engine oil Too much engine oil Gasoline engine Have the vehicle checked immediately; API SM or a higher quality standard otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐ age.◀ Oil change Protect children An oil change should be carried out by the serv‐ ice center only.

  • Page 168: Coolant

    Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle equipment Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐ wise slightly to allow any accumulated This chapter describes all series equipment as pressure to escape; then continue turning well as country-specific and special equipment to open. offered for this model series.Therefore, it also The coolant level is correct if it is between describes equipment that may not be found in the markings.

  • Page 169: Maintenance

    Mobility Maintenance Maintenance Vehicle equipment Detailed information on service requirements can be displayed in the tachometer, refer to This chapter describes all series equipment as page 64. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Service data in the remote control describes equipment that may not be found in Information on the required maintenance is...
  • Page 170 Mobility Maintenance Socket for OBD Onboard that fuel vapor is escaping; this will cause a dis‐ play to light up. If the filler cap is then tight‐ Diagnosis ened, the display should go out in a few days. Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for Onboard Diagnosis may only be used by the service center, by work‐...

  • Page 171: Replacing Components

    Replacing the rear wiper blade your vehicle, for instance due to the selected MINI Countryman: special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems.
  • Page 172 Mobility Replacing components Lamp and bulb replace‐ For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your MINI dealer. ment Light-emitting diodes LEDs Notes Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐ cent lenses serve as the light source for many Lamps and bulbs of the controls and displays in the vehicle.
  • Page 173 Mobility Replacing components Due to the high voltage present in the system, Attach the cover carefully there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is When attaching the cover, proceed care‐ carried out improperly.◀ fully; otherwise, leaks may occur, causing dam‐ age to the headlamp system.◀...
  • Page 174 Mobility Replacing components Replacing the parking lamp bulb and roadside parking lamp bulb 5-watt bulb, W 5 W Turn the wheel. Remove cover 2. To do this, turn the cover counterclockwise. Turn the upper bulb counterclockwise and remove it. Turn signal Parking lamp/roadside parking lamp/fog lamp Replacing the turn signal bulb...
  • Page 175 Side marker lamps All bulbs are integrated in a central bulb holder. To replace these bulbs, contact the service cen‐ ter. MINI Countryman Tail lamps, bulb replacement Switch off the lamps and take the remote control out of the ignition lock.

  • Page 176: License Plate Lamps

    Mobility Replacing components Disengage the bulb holder by pushing Unlock the fastening elements, arrows 1, by down the clip, arrow 1. turning. Take out the bulb holder and detach the Remove the screws, arrows 2, using the hex cable, arrow 2. key from the vehicle document portfolio.

  • Page 177: Changing Wheels

    Mobility Replacing components Changing wheels Replacing MINI Countryman Notes Push the lamp to the left in the catch of the The vehicle may be equipped with conven‐ lamp housing using the screwdriver, ar‐ tional tires with the Mobility System, refer to row 1.

  • Page 178: Vehicle Battery

    Mobility Replacing components Power failure Vehicle battery After a temporary power failure, some equip‐ ment will be restricted in its use and will need Maintenance to be reinitialized. In addition, certain individual The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐ settings will be lost and must be updated: trolyte will last for the life of the battery in tem‐...
  • Page 179 Mobility Replacing components In the engine compartment Opening the cover Press the snap lock. In interior On the right side of the footwell. Opening the cover Push out at the recess. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

  • Page 180: Breakdown Assistance

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Vehicle equipment First aid kit This chapter describes all series equipment as Some of the articles contained in the first aid kit well as country-specific and special equipment have a limited service life. Therefore, check the offered for this model series.Therefore, it also use-by dates of the contents regularly and re‐...

  • Page 181: Connecting Jumper Cables

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Connecting jumper cables jumper cables with fully insulated clamp han‐ dles. Connecting order To prevent personal injury or damage to both Connect the jumper cables in the correct vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐ order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury dure.

  • Page 182: Tow-Starting And Towing

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Using a tow fitting the battery, or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started. The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried Body ground: in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the MINI.

  • Page 183: Manual Transmission

    Mobility Breakdown assistance MINI Countryman: rear Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position. Automatic transmission Towing vehicles with an automatic trans‐ mission Only transport vehicles with an automatic transmission on tow trucks or with raised front wheels; otherwise, the transmission may be damaged.◀...
  • Page 184 Do not lift the vehicle MINI Countryman: Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage result.◀ MINI Countryman:...
  • Page 185 Mobility Breakdown assistance Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or rope, and switch off the hazard warning system. Have the vehicle checked. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

  • Page 186: Care

    Mobility Care Care Vehicle equipment During the winter months Ensure that the vehicle is washed more This chapter describes all series equipment as frequently in winter. Intense soiling and road well as country-specific and special equipment salt can damage the vehicle.◀...

  • Page 187: Vehicle Care

    Mobility Care ▷ Remove additional attachments, for in‐ Do not clean mirror glass with cleaners contain‐ stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if ing quartz. there is a risk that these may be damaged. Wiper blades ▷ Insert the remote control into the ignition lock.
  • Page 188 Mobility Care Vehicle paint Twice a year, treat the leather with a leather lo‐ tion as dirt and grease will attack the protective Regular care contributes to vehicle value reten‐ layer of the leather. tion and protects the paintwork against the long-term effects of paint-damaging substan‐...
  • Page 189 Mobility Care Chrome surfaces Do not place additional floor mats over existing mats or other objects. Carefully clean components such as the radia‐ tor grille or door handles with an ample supply Only use floor mats that have been approved of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐...

  • Page 190: Indicator/Warning Lamps

    Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Indicator/warning lamps Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
  • Page 191 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The engine refuses to start. Depress the brake or clutch to start the engine, refer to page 50. The ignition is switched on and driver's door Switch off the ignition, refer to is open. page 49, or close the driver's door.
  • Page 192 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The remote control is malfunctioning or, in The engine cannot be started. Have cars with Comfort Access, was not detected. the remote control checked, if nec‐ essary. The battery in the remote control is dis‐ Use the remote control for a longer charged.
  • Page 193 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Lights up in red: The engine is overheating. Carefully bring the car to a stop, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. Do not open the hood; otherwise, there would be a risk of injury due to scalding.
  • Page 194 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Indication in US models Lights up in red: Reduced braking effect, stop the car carefully. Contact the nearest The brake fluid level is too low. service center. Indication in Canadian models Lights up in red: Reduced braking effect, stop the car carefully.
  • Page 195 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Lights up in red: Have the system in question checked immediately. The starter has failed or The engine cannot be restarted. Ignition malfunctioning. The engine can Depress the brake to restart the en‐ only be restarted when the brake is de‐...
  • Page 196 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond ALL4 all-wheel drive failed. It is possible to continue driving. Drive cautiously and defensively. Avoid operating on poor roads and using the full throttle and kickdown positions of the accelerator. Have the system checked immediately. ALL4 all-wheel drive and DSC failed.
  • Page 197 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Indication in Canadian models The driving stability control systems includ‐ Reduced braking and driving stabil‐ ing ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor or the Tire ity. Drive cautiously and defen‐ Pressure Monitor have failed, refer to sively.
  • Page 198 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond In vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor Light up in yellow and red: There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire Carefully bring the car to a stop. pressure. Additional information, refer to page 77.
  • Page 199 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Gears can be engaged without depressing Always depress the brake to en‐ the brake. gage a gear. Automatic selector lever locked: Manually unlock the selector lever lock, refer to page 58. Lights up in yellow: Have the system checked as soon as possible.
  • Page 200 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The cruise control system has failed. Have the system checked. The Park Distance Control has failed. Have the system checked. A bulb of the exterior lighting system has Have the exterior lighting checked failed.
  • Page 201 Mobility Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond No service due. The set speed limit was exceeded. The time and date are no longer correct. Set the time and date, refer to page 63. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...
  • Page 202 FIND ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

  • Page 203: Reference

    At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 521 - VI/13...

  • Page 204: Technical Data

    Engine specifications Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Displacement cu in/cm³ 97.5/1,598 97.5/1,598 97.5/1,598 No. of cylinders Maximum output...
  • Page 205 Reference Technical data MINI Countryman Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Wheelbase inches/mm 102.2/2,595 102.2/2,595 102.2/2,596 Smallest turning circle dia. ft/m 38.1/11.6 38.1/11.6 38.1/11.6 MINI Paceman MINI Paceman Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Width with mirrors inches/mm 78.6/1,996 78.6/1,996 78.6/1,996...
  • Page 206 Cooper S Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 Cargo area capacity cu ft/liter 12.4–41.3/ 350–1,170 12.4–41.3/ 350–1,170 Cooper S ALL4 John Cooper Works Curb weight, road ready, with maximum special equipment Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,208/1,455 3,263/1,480 Automatic transmission lbs/kg...
  • Page 207 Reference Technical data Cooper Cooper S Cooper S ALL4 John Cooper Wor Approved front axle load Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,050/930 2,120/962 2,180/989 2,200/998 Automatic transmis‐ lbs/kg 2,120/962 2,170/984 2,220/1,007 2,240/1,016 sion Approved rear axle lbs/kg 1,910/866 1,910/866 2,020/916 2,060/934 load Approved roof load ca‐...

  • Page 208: Everything From A To Z

    Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index All-wheel drive, refer to Average speed ALL4 Average speed, refer to Com‐ ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ Alternating-code hand-held puter transmitter Acoustic signal, refer to Check Ambient lighting Control Antifreeze, washer fluid Activated charcoal filter with Antilock Brake System,...
  • Page 209 Reference Everything from A to Z Central locking Comfort Access Breakdown assistance, Road‐ – Comfort Access – In the car wash side Assistance – From the inside – Replacing the battery Breaking in – From the outside Comfort area, refer to Around Buckle tongue, rear Central locking system the center console...
  • Page 210 Reference Everything from A to Z Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ Driving notes, breaking Engine oil, alternative oil plays types Data, technical Driving off on hills, refer to Hill Engine oil change intervals, Date drive-off assistant refer to Service require‐ – Display format Driving on poor roads ments –...
  • Page 211 Reference Everything from A to Z Glass sunroof, electrical Front lamps, bulb replace‐ – Convenient operation ment – Opening, closing Failure messages, refer to Front passenger airbags, de‐ – Raising Check Control activating – Remote control False alarm, refer to Avoiding FTM Flat Tire Monitor unintentional alarms Fuel...
  • Page 212 Reference Everything from A to Z Hood, opening Instrument cluster, refer to Lamps, automatic headlamp Hood, unlocking Displays control Horn Instrument lighting Lamps, parking lamps/low Hydraulic brake assistant Instruments, refer to Cock‐ beams Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer Integrated key to Safety belts Interior equipment LATCH child restraint fixing Ice warning, refer to External...
  • Page 213 Reference Everything from A to Z Opening and closing Low beams, bulb replace‐ MINI maintenance sys‐ – Comfort Access ment – From the inside Lower back support, refer to MINI Mobility System – From the outside Lumbar support Minimum tread, tires –...
  • Page 214 Reference Everything from A to Z Prescribed engine oils, refer to Remaining range for service, Approved engine oils refer to Service require‐ Pressure monitoring of tires, ments Safe braking refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Remaining range, refer to Safety Range Safety belts Remote control Safety belts...
  • Page 215 Reference Everything from A to Z Steering wheel Service requirements, CBS Tire age – Shift paddles Condition Based Service Tire identification marks Steering wheel, adjusting Settings Tire inflation pressure Steering wheel lock – Clock, 12h/24h format Tire inflation pressure Settings and information Stopping, engine –...
  • Page 216 Reference Everything from A to Z Trip-distance counter, refer to Vehicle storage Windshield wash, washer Trip odometer Vehicle, switching off fluid Triple turn signal activa‐ Vehicle wash Windshield wiper blades, Ventilation tion changing – Air conditioning Trip odometer Windshield wiper, refer to Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate Washer/wiper system Trunk, refer to Cargo area...
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