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OWNER'S MANUAL.
MINI COUNTRYMAN.
MINI PACEMAN.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15

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  • Page 1 Contents OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI COUNTRYMAN. MINI PACEMAN. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...
  • Page 3 We therefore strongly suggest: WORKS Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your MINI.
  • Page 4 © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/15, 03 15 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...
  • Page 5 While MINI, at no cost to you, will pay for re- perly.” pairs required by the limited warranties pro- At page 112 under the heading: “Objects in vided with respect to your vehicle and for the area around the pedals”...
  • Page 6 Addendum “MINI recommends that you have the main- At page 179, under the “Battery replace- tenance carried out by your service center.” ment” section, the text should be disregar- ded and in lieu thereof the following text At page 152, under the heading “Pressure should be read: specifications,”...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Driving stability control systems Driving comfort Climate Interior equipment Storage compartments DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Loading Saving fuel ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD COMMUNICATION Telephone Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 8: 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...

  • Page 9: Maintenance And Repairs

    MINI. MINI water. cannot test every product made by other man‐ ufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI Service and warranty safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its We recommend that you read this publication operation, or its occupants.
  • Page 10 Such damage is not bination with other information, such as an ac‐ covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited War‐ cident report, damage to the vehicle, witness ranty.

  • Page 11: Event Data Recorder Edr

    Notes Event Data Recorder EDR Reporting safety defects This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐ For US customers corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to The following only applies to vehicles owned record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa‐ and operated in the US.
  • Page 12 WATCH ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 13: At A Glance

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 14: Cockpit

    All around the steering wheel Setting the exterior mirror, folding it in and Parking lights  66 out  40 Power windows, front  33 beams  66 MINI Countryman: power win‐ Automatic headlamp con‐ dows, rear  33 trol  66 Adaptive Light Control  68 MINI Countryman: safety switch for rear power windows  34...
  • Page 15 AT A GLANCE Cockpit High-beams  51 Steering wheel buttons, left Headlight flasher  51 Volume Roadside parking lights  67 Telephone  136 Computer  59 Change the radio station Select a music track Tachometer  59 Scroll through the redial list Instrument lighting  69 Resetting the trip odometer  58 Horn, the entire surface Adjust the steering wheel  42 10 Releasing the...
  • Page 16 Speedometer with indicator and warning lights  15 Display for Fuel gauge  59 ▷ Steptronic transmission position  55 Radio display ▷ On-board computer  59 Radio Radio MINI Boost CD  122 ▷ Service requirements  63 ▷ Odometer and trip odometer  58 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 17: With Indicator And Warning Lights

    1 or 2. All around the center console Hazard warning system Air conditioning, automatic climate con‐ trol  89 Speedometer with Buttons on the center console Radio MINI Boost CD  122 CD drive Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...
  • Page 18 AT A GLANCE Cockpit Seat heating  37 Sport button  83 Central locking, inside  25 Driving stability control systems DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  81 Front fog lamps  69 DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  82 Storage compartment All around the head‐ All around the shift/ liner selector lever Indicator/warning lights for the front pas‐...
  • Page 19 AT A GLANCE Cockpit Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...
  • Page 20 HANDLE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 21: Controls

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 22: Opening And Closing

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Per‐ well as country-specific and special equipment sonal Profile, refer to page 20.
  • Page 23 While the vehicle is being unlocked, the re‐ ▷ Last entertainment source. mote control is recognized and the settings ▷ Radio MINI Boost CD: stored with it are called up and imple‐ Tone settings, refer to page 124. mented. Volume, refer to page 124.

  • Page 24: General Information

    CONTROLS Opening and closing The hazard warning system and interior lamps Press the button in the turn indicator lever come on. repeatedly until the symbol and "SET" are displayed. Opening and closing: from the outside Using the remote control General information Take the remote control with you People or animals left unattended in a Press and hold the button in the turn indi‐...
  • Page 25 CONTROLS Opening and closing Press and hold the button until the display Pressing the button on the re‐ changes. mote control once unlocks the entire Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐ vehicle. bol and "SET" are displayed. Press and hold the button in the turn indi‐ cator lever until the display changes.
  • Page 26 CONTROLS Opening and closing ▷ ▷ This device may not cause harmful interfer‐ ence, and The function is deactivated. ▷ this device must accept any interference re‐ Press and hold the button until the display ceived, including interference that may changes.

  • Page 27: Manual Operation

    Convenient opening and closing In vehicles with an alarm system or Comfort Ac‐ cess, the windows and the glass sunroof can be The graphic shows the button in the MINI Pace‐ operated via the door lock. man as an example.

  • 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 top half of the MINI emblem, arrow, MINI Countryman Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second and release. The tailgate is unlocked.
  • Page 30 2 seconds. Unlocking the tailgate separately ▷ The engine can only be started if the re‐ Press the top half of the MINI emblem. mote control is inside the vehicle. This corresponds to pressing the following but‐ ▷...

  • Page 31: Warning Lights

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Before driving a vehicle with Steptronic 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 Arming and disarming the alarm system The remote control for Comfort Access contains General information a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time. When the vehicle is locked and unlocked, the alarm system is armed and disarmed at the Remove the cover.

  • Page 33: Interior Motion Sensor

    CONTROLS Opening and closing Interior motion sensor For the interior motion sensor to function prop‐ erly, the windows and the glass sunroof must be closed. Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐ lowing situations: ▷...

  • Page 34: Roller Sunblind

    The front glass sunroof is raised. sunroof can only be raised. In this case, have the system initialized. The manufacturer of your Releasing stops the motion. MINI recommends having this work performed ▷ With the ignition switched on, press the by the service center.
  • Page 35 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 36 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 37: Adjusting

    Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐ ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐ MINI Countryman: erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Switching Off

    Press the button longer. safety belt may be reduced.◀ Buckling the belt Safety belts MINI Countryman: Number of safety belts Your vehicle has been fitted with four or five safety belts for the safety of you and your pas‐ sengers.
  • Page 40 This helps avoid annoying noises when driving. Opening Press the red button on the small belt buckle 3 MINI Countryman: center safety belt of with buckle tongue 1. rear seat When the center safety belt is locked: The belt buckle embossed with the word CEN‐...

  • Page 41: Head Restraints

    Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level. MINI Countryman: the center rear head re‐ straint is not height adjustable. Move the buckle tongues to the belt holder on the headliner, refer to page 38, and insert them into the provided holders.

  • Page 42: Height Adjustment

    CONTROLS Adjusting Height adjustment MINI Paceman: fold the backrest forward if necessary. Press button 1 and pull out the head re‐ straint all the way to the stop. MINI Countryman: additionally press but‐ ton 2 using a suitable tool. Pull out the head restraint.

  • Page 43: Interior Rearview Mirror

    CONTROLS Adjusting At a glance Fold in the mirror in a car wash Before entering an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button; otherwise, they could be damaged, de‐ pending on the width of the vehicle.◀...

  • Page 44: Steering Wheel

    CONTROLS Adjusting ▷ Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield. ▷ Do not apply stickers to the windshield in front of the mirror. Steering wheel Adjusting Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving;...

  • Page 45: Transporting Children Safely

    Before mounting Transporting children in the rear MINI Countryman: before mounting a child re‐ straint fixing system on the rear seats, move Transport children younger than 13 years the seats into the rearmost positions.
  • Page 46 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 47 Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out tem. of the area for the child restraint fixing system. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐ erly connected. MINI Countryman Child restraint fixing systems with an upper re‐ taining strap Mounting points LATCH mounting points Only use the mounting points for the up‐...
  • Page 48 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 49 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 50: Driving

    CONTROLS Driving Driving Vehicle equipment Before removing the remote control, push it all the way in to release the locking mechanism. This chapter describes all series equipment as The ignition is switched off if it was on. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.

  • Page 51: Starting The Engine

    CONTROLS Driving Ignition on Frequent starting in quick succession All electrical consumers can operate. Most indi‐ Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting cator and warning lights light up for different the car and avoid starting the car frequently in lengths of time. quick succession.

  • Page 52: Parking Brake

    CONTROLS Driving Steptronic transmission Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐ Engage transmission position P with the ve‐ tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine hicle stopped. starts. Press the Start/Stop button. Set the parking brake firmly.
  • Page 53 CONTROLS Driving Excessive application of the parking brake can This function can be activated or deactivated: block the rear wheels and lead to fishtailing of Switch on the ignition, refer to page 49. vehicle.◀ Press the button on the turn indicator lever The brake lights do not light up when the park‐...
  • Page 54 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 55 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 56: 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 57: Position

    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. Steptronic transmission In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears can also be shifted manually using Steptronic, All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐...
  • Page 58 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 59 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 60: Displays

    CONTROLS Displays Displays Trip odometer Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as Displaying the trip odometer well as country-specific and special equipment Press button 3 briefly. offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Resetting the trip odometer your vehicle, for instance due to the selected Press button 3 briefly.

  • Page 61: Tachometer

    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 light lights up below a range of ap‐...

  • Page 62: Average Fuel Consumption

    To reset the average speed: press the button on the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 sec‐ onds. View service requirement dis‐ Radio MINI Boost CD: displays on the play, refer to page 63. radio Some computer functions can also be shown on the radio display, refer to page 125.
  • Page 63 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 20. 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 64: Resetting To Factory Settings

    "SET/INFO" is displayed. changes to the first setting option. The settings are reset. Clock Setting the time Radio MINI Boost CD: set the time, refer to page 124. Press and hold the button until the display changes. Date...

  • Page 65: 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 66: 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 67 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 68: Lamps

    CONTROLS Lamps Lamps Vehicle equipment matically switched off when the light switch is in position 0, 2, or 3. This chapter describes all series equipment as Switch on the parking lights if necessary, switch well as country-specific and special equipment position 1.

  • Page 69: Daytime Running Lights

    CONTROLS Lamps Daytime running lights For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you The daytime running lights light up in switch should always switch on the lamps manually position 0, 1, or 3 when the ignition is switched under these conditions.◀...

  • Page 70: 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 71: Instrument Lighting

    CONTROLS Lamps Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐ Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front rameters, the light from the headlight follows fog lights are switched off when the headlight the course of the road. flasher or the high-beams are activated. If the automatic headlight control is activated, Activating refer to page 66, the low beams are switched...

  • Page 72: Reading Lights

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

  • Page 73: Safety

    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‐ your vehicle, for instance due to the selected ample. special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
  • Page 74 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 75 Most child seats are detected by the system. cally recommended by the manufacturer of Especially the child seats required by NHTSA at your MINI. the time that the vehicle was manufactured. ▷ Do not place electronic devices on the pas‐...

  • Page 76: Flat Tire Monitor

    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 77 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 78: Monitor

    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 79 CONTROLS Safety Performing a reset Press and hold the button until "RESET‐ TING" is displayed. Perform a system reset after adjusting the tire inflation pressure to a new value and after changing a tire or wheel. Start the engine, but do not start driving. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO"...
  • Page 80 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 81 CONTROLS Safety Final tire failure A flat tire or tire inflation pressure loss cannot be detected. Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce Display in the following situations: speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire ▷...
  • Page 82 CONTROLS Safety should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐ sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐ ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.

  • Page 83: Driving Stability Control Systems

    CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment possible. This system utilizes all of the benefits provided by ABS. This chapter describes all series equipment as Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal well as country-specific and special equipment for the duration of full braking.
  • Page 84 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Deactivating DSC DSC and DTC deactivated. Press the switch until the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up in the speedometer and DSC OFF Dynamic Traction Con‐ appears in the tachometer. DSC is deactivated. Intervening measures to stabilize the vehicle trol DTC and give it forward momentum are no longer executed.

  • Page 85: Sport Button

    ALL4 all-wheel system The indicator lamp lights up: DSC and DTC has ALL4 is the all-wheel system of your MINI. The failed. combined effects of ALL4 and DSC further opti‐ mize the traction and dynamic driving charac‐...

  • Page 86: Activating The System

    CONTROLS Driving stability control systems ▷ 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 Steptronic transmissions: more rapid gear changes in the Sport program. Activating the system Press the switch;...

  • Page 87: 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 88 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 89: Automatic Operation

    3 seconds. Volume The signal tone volume can be adjusted. Radio MINI Boost CD, refer to page 124. System limits Check the traffic situation as well PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐...

  • Page 90: Climate

    CONTROLS Climate Climate Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as tems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems described offered for this model series.

  • Page 91: Air Volume

    CONTROLS Climate Air volume volume if necessary. Make sure that air can flow onto the windshield. Vary the air volume. The higher Recirculated air mode is automatically deacti‐ the rate, the more effective the vated at low external temperatures. heating or cooling will be. The air flow rate may be reduced Temperature or the blower may be switched...

  • Page 92: Automatic Climate Control

    CONTROLS Climate Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter Deactivate recirculated air mode. Switch on the windshield heating if neces‐ The microfilter traps dust and pollen. The acti‐ sary. vated-charcoal filter provides additional protec‐ tion by filtering gaseous pollutants from the Switch on the rear window defroster if nec‐ outside air.

  • Page 93: Maximum Cooling

    CONTROLS Climate Notes AUTO program Sufficient ventilation The AUTO program automati‐ cally adjusts the air distribution When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ to the windshield and side win‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐ dows, toward the upper body nal ventilation.
  • Page 94 CONTROLS Climate Manual air distribution Windshield heating The flow of air is directed, as se‐ The windshield heating switches lected, to the windows, to the off automatically after some upper body area, or to the foot‐ time. well. The automatic mode for the air distribution can be switched back on using the Cooling function AUTO button.
  • Page 95 CONTROLS Climate Ventilation Knob for continuous opening and closing Nozzle for direction of air flow Opening/closing Turn the knob. Direction of air flow Pivot the entire nozzle. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 96: 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.
  • Page 97 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 98: Folding Down

    CONTROLS Interior equipment Folding up Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly af‐ ter approx. 60 seconds, change the dis‐ Fold the sun visor up. tance and repeat the step. If programming was aborted by the hand-held transmitter, Glare protection from the side hold down the memory button and press and release the button on the hand-held Folding down...
  • Page 99 CONTROLS Interior equipment pending on how long the adjustment button is ▷ 12 to 15 seconds: set the language. pressed: Setting compass zones ▷ Press briefly: switch the display on/off. Set the compass zone corresponding to the ve‐ ▷ 3 to 6 seconds: set the compass zone. hicle's geographic location so that the compass ▷...
  • Page 100 Emptying sole in the front. Take out the entire ashtray, arrow. MINI Countryman: two additional cupholders When installing, ensure that the ashtray is in‐ are located at the end of the center console in serted in the cupholder with the adapter.
  • Page 101 Interior equipment Socket in the rear The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out. MINI Countryman Danger of burns Only hold the hot lighter by its head; oth‐ erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.

  • Page 102: Cargo Area

    Do not place objects on the covers Do not place objects on the cover; if you do so, they may pose a danger to vehicle occu‐ MINI Countryman: rear seat backrests pants during braking or evasive maneuvers or Danger of pinching damage the cover.◀...
  • Page 103 The backrests can be adjusted to 10 different positions between the comfort and transport MINI Paceman: rear seat backrests positions and they can be folded down. Danger of pinching In the comfort position, the backrests are tilted back to the greatest possible angle and in the Before folding down the rear seat back‐...
  • Page 104 330 lbs, 150 kg, on the loading floor; otherwise, cargo area. damage may result.◀ MINI Countryman: partition net Access to storage area Firmly attach the partition net A storage area for items like the partition net is Make sure that the partition net is firmly found under the loading floor.
  • Page 105 To remove and stow the partition net, proceed in reverse order. 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.

  • Page 106: Storage Compartments

    CONTROLS Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle equipment ▷ Cupholders, refer to page 98. ▷ Clothes hooks, refer to page 105. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Cargo area offered for this model series. Therefore, it also ▷...

  • Page 107: Center Armrest

    CONTROLS Storage compartments Center armrest The center armrest between the front seats contains a storage compartment or a cover for the snap-in adapter, refer to page 143, de‐ pending on the equipment. Do not position tall accessory parts directly on the center rail of the center armrest;...
  • Page 108 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 2 961 084 - II/15...
  • Page 109 CONTROLS Storage compartments Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...
  • Page 110 DRIVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 111: Driving Tips

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 112: Things To Remember When Driving

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Tires Vehicle equipment Due to technical factors associated with their This chapter describes all series equipment as manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐ well as country-specific and special equipment tion potential until after an initial breaking-in offered for this model series.

  • Page 113: Driving Through Water

    In addition, The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness. there is no assurance that the radiation gener‐ You can still avoid any obstacles with a mini‐ mum of steering effort. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 114: 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 115 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 116: Loading

    DRIVING TIPS Loading Loading Vehicle equipment Determining the load limit 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 117: Stowing Cargo

    Place protective material around any sharp- edged or pointed objects that could bump 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.

  • Page 118: Securing Cargo

    Lashing eyes in the cargo area the occupants, for instance during braking and avoidance maneuvers. MINI Countryman Do not stow any heavy and hard objects in the passenger compartment without securing them; otherwise, they may present a danger to occupants, for instance during braking and avoidance maneuvers.

  • Page 119: Rear Luggage Rack

    A special rear rack is available as an optional accessory. It does not require a trailer hitch. Follow the installation instructions for the rear rack. Anchorage points MINI Countryman: MINI Paceman: Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 120: Saving Fuel

    DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Saving fuel Check the tire inflation pressure Vehicle equipment regularly This chapter describes all series equipment as Check and, if necessary, correct the tire infla‐ well as country-specific and special equipment tion pressure, refer to page 152, at least twice offered for this model series.
  • Page 121 Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle economy and operating life. Have the maintenance carried out by the serv‐ ice center. Please also note the MINI maintenance system, refer to page 169. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...
  • Page 122 ROCK ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 123: Entertainment

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 124: Radio Mini Boost Cd

    ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Radio MINI Boost CD Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as tems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems described offered for this model series.
  • Page 125 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 126: Adjusting The Volume

    ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Tone settings for approx. 20 minutes. To listen to the radio, switch it back on. ▷ "BASS": depth adjustment. To spare the battery, ensure that the radio is ▷ "TREBLE": treble adjustment. switched off when you leave the vehicle.

  • Page 127: Displaying Information

    ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Setting the units of measure of the The previous display is set to zero and the sys‐ computer and the language tem begins recalculating the average fuel con‐ sumption. Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐...
  • Page 128 ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Storing a station The next station with reception is selected. "FM" or"AM" Selecting the station manually by Select the desired function repeatedly until frequency the desired waveband is displayed. Select the station. Press the button.

  • Page 129: Satellite Radio

    ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Switching the program type display the following display appears, for example: on/off "HD1" "SET" "LIST" "PTY" "HD1" ... "HD8" Select the desired pro‐ gram. Up to eight programs can be se‐ HD Radio™ reception lected per station.
  • Page 130 ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD A phone number and the electronic serial Additional information number, ESN, are displayed. The electronic The name of the channel and additional infor‐ serial number is required for activation. mation on the current track are displayed, such To have the channels activated, call the as the name of the artist.

  • Page 131: Random Playback

    ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Selecting a track Playback begins automatically. Reading can take a few minutes with com‐ "LIST" pressed audio files. Select the desired directory using the right knob. Starting the CD player ▷ : press the right knob to open a di‐...

  • Page 132: External Devices

    ENTERTAINMENT Radio MINI Boost CD Notes or recording processes, or poor quality or old age of the blank CD. CD player ▷ Only label CDs on the upper side with a pen intended for this purpose. Do not remove the cover...
  • Page 133 Press the button. operable on the vehicle. Additional information "AUX" can be obtained at www.mini.com/connectivity or from the service center. Volume Audio files The volume of the sound output is dependent on the audio device.
  • Page 134 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 135 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...
  • Page 136 CONNECT ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...
  • Page 137 AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 138: Communication Telephone

    When using the features and systems described tooth interface are supported by the mobile here, adhere to local regulations. phone preparation package can be obtained at www.mini.com/connectivity. At a glance Notes At high temperatures, the charging function of The concept the mobile phone may be limited and functions Mobile phones can be connected with the vehi‐...

  • Page 139: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 084 - Ii/15

    COMMUNICATION Telephone Symbols on the display ▷ Press: select the highlighted menu item or store the setting. Symbol Meaning Opens the main menu. Function is selected. On/off, volume control. Leave the menu, one menu back. Display additional menu items. Menu navigation Scroll display.

  • Page 140: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 084 - Ii/15

    COMMUNICATION Telephone To activate the connection: Enter the passkey on the mobile phone and confirm it. Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐ "ADD" tion. Enter the same passkey on the radio using the function buttons and confirm it. Press the button.

  • Page 141: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 084 - Ii/15

    COMMUNICATION Telephone Connecting a particular mobile phone ▷ Are too many Bluetooth devices connected to the mobile phone or vehicle? Delete con‐ Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐ nections with other devices if necessary. tion. ▷ Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or does it have only a limited remaining bat‐...

  • Page 142: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 084 - Ii/15

    COMMUNICATION Telephone If all points in this list have been checked and A microphone that has been switched to mute the required function is still not available, con‐ is automatically reactivated when a new con‐ tact Customer Relations or the service center. nection is established.

  • Page 143: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 084 - Ii/15

    COMMUNICATION Telephone To delete the last digit: "DEL" from the mobile phone, only one entry is dis‐ played. Briefly press the button on the The display of the phone book entries on the steering wheel or radio. radio may differ from the display on the mobile phone, such as the order of the first and last names.

  • Page 144: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 084 - Ii/15

    The DTMF code is needed for ing instructions. this purpose. This function is only available if a connection MINI phone numbers exists and if the hands-free system is being used. When the ignition is switched on, various serv‐...

  • Page 145: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 084 - Ii/15

    "Road Assist": Roadside Assistance, if help is required in the event of a breakdown. Press the button, arrow 1, and remove the ▷ "Serv. Appt.": MINI service center, if a serv‐ cover, arrow 2. ice appointment needs to be arranged. ▷...

  • Page 146: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 084 - Ii/15

    COMMUNICATION Telephone row 1, and press it down until it engages, arrow 2. The battery is charged beginning with the radio ready state of the vehicle. Removing the mobile phone Press the button, arrow 1, and remove the mo‐ bile phone, arrow 2. Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 147: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 084 - Ii/15

    COMMUNICATION Telephone Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 148: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 084 - Ii/15

    MOVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 149: Mobility

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 150: Refueling

    ▷ Do not carry any spare fuel containers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak and MINI Countryman: cause an explosion or cause a fire in the event of an accident.◀ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 151: Fuel Tank Capacity

    Fuel tank capacity Approx. 12.3 US gal/47 liters, including a re‐ MINI Paceman: serve capacity of 2.1 US gal/8 liters. Open the cargo area trim, arrow. Pull the green knob with the gas pump symbol.

  • Page 152: Fuel

    Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as Recommended fuel grade well as country-specific and special equipment The manufacturer of your MINI recommends: offered for this model series. Therefore, it also ▷ AKI 91. describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected ▷...
  • Page 153 MOBILITY Fuel Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 154: Wheels And Tires

    The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes sure. approved and tire brands recommended by the manufacturer of the MINI; a list of these is Checking the pressure available from the service center. Tires naturally lose pressure uniformly across all For correct identification of the right tire infla‐...
  • Page 155 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 156 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/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires.
  • Page 157 225/45 R 18 91 V RSC 225/40 R 19 89 V RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 208. Tire inflation pressures for MINI Paceman Cooper S / Paceman Cooper S ALL4 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...

  • Page 158: 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/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires.

  • Page 159: 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 160: Tire Damage

    For several reasons, among other things be‐ Notes cause of beginning brittleness, the manufac‐ turer of your MINI recommends mounting new Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, tires at the latest after six years, regardless of as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can the actual wear.

  • Page 161: 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 76.

  • Page 162: 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 163: Mini Mobility System

    The procedure to correct a flat tire depends on the equipment in the vehicle: ▷ Run-flat tires, refer to page 160. ▷ MINI Mobility System, refer to page 161. Holder for the sealant bottle Compressor MINI Mobility System Connector and cable for the lighter socket/ socket in passenger compartment  99.

  • Page 164: 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 165: Snow Chains

    Have the Mobility System refilled. Snow chains Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by MINI, classified as safe for use, and recommended. Consult your service center for more information. Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped...

  • Page 166: Engine Compartment

    MOBILITY Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as tems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems described offered for this model series.
  • Page 167 MOBILITY Engine compartment Hood Press the release handle and open the hood. Notes Working in the engine compartment Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training. If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐ lines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center.

  • Page 168: Engine Oil

    MOBILITY Engine oil Engine oil Engine oil The oil level must be between the two marks on the dip stick. Vehicle equipment 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 169 MOBILITY Engine oil Engine oil change Too much engine oil Have the vehicle checked immediately; The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐ having the engine oil changed by a service cen‐ age.◀ ter. Protect children Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐...

  • Page 170: Coolant

    Coolant consists of water and additives. cooled down. Not all commercially available additives are Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐ suitable for your MINI vehicle. Ask your service wise slightly to allow any accumulated center for suitable additives. pressure to escape, then continue turning to open.

  • Page 171: Maintenance

    Make sure to have regu‐ count the various driving conditions of your lar maintenance procedures recorded in the ve‐ MINI. Based on this, Condition Based Service hicle's Service and Warranty Information Book‐ determines the current and future mainte‐...
  • Page 172 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 173: Replacing Components

    Changing the rear wiper blade When using the features and systems described MINI Countryman: here, adhere to local regulations. Wiper blade replacement General information Do not fold down the wipers without...
  • Page 174 MOBILITY Replacing components Lamp and bulb replace‐ For checking and adjusting headlight aim, please contact your MINI dealer. ment Light-emitting diodes LEDs Notes In some equipment, the light source is provided by light-emitting diodes behind a cover. Lamps and bulbs These light-emitting diodes, which operate us‐...
  • Page 175 MOBILITY Replacing components Front lights, bulb replacement Lower LED front lights At a glance Headlights Parking lights / daytime running lights Fog lights Halogen low beams and high-beams Low beams/high-beams H13 bulb, 60/55 watt Turn signal Wear protective goggles and gloves Lower front lights Halogen bulbs are pressurized.

  • Page 176: Running Lights

    MOBILITY Replacing components Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in reverse order. LED parking lights/LED fog lights/LED daytime running lights Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs, refer to page 172. Lights are implemented using LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of a To remove the cover: malfunction.
  • Page 177 MOBILITY Replacing components Remove the inside cover. To do this, turn Turn the upper bulb counterclockwise and the cover counterclockwise. remove it. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and re‐ Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in move it. reverse order. Replacing the front fog light bulb H8 bulb, 35 watt Turn the wheel.
  • Page 178 MOBILITY Replacing components MINI Countryman Squeeze the lower bulb at both tabs and pull out. Brake/tail light Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in Turn signal reverse order. Brake/tail light Backup light Lateral turn signals 5-watt bulb, W 5 W MINI Paceman Open the hood.
  • Page 179 MOBILITY Replacing components Press the cover out of the cargo area side MINI Paceman panel at the rear and remove it. Switch off the lights and take the remote control out of the ignition lock. Open the tailgate. Remove the cover from the cargo area side trim.

  • Page 180: Changing Wheels

    License plate lights center or a workshop that works according to 5-watt bulb, C 5 W the repair procedures of the manufacturer of your MINI with correspondingly trained person‐ Replacing nel. MINI Countryman Changing wheels Push the light to the left in the catch of the light housing using the screwdriver, ar‐...

  • Page 181: Charging The Battery

    MOBILITY Replacing components Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the engine is switched off. Connections, refer to page 181. General information Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged to achieve the full battery life. It may be necessary to charge the battery in the following cases: The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐...
  • Page 182 MOBILITY Replacing components could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐ sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀ Fuses should be replaced by the service center. Information on the fuses can be found on the inside of the covers. In the engine compartment Opening the cover Press the snap lock.

  • Page 183: Breakdown Assistance

    MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Vehicle equipment To remove, open the two fasteners. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment First aid kit offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Some of the articles contained in the first aid kit your vehicle, for instance due to the selected have a limited service life.

  • Page 184: Connecting Jumper Cables

    MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Connecting jumper cables two jumper cables. In the same way, you can help jump-start another vehicle. Only use Connecting order jumper cables with fully insulated clamp han‐ Connect the jumper cables in the correct dles. order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury To prevent personal injury or damage to both from sparking.◀...

  • Page 185: Tow-Starting And Towing

    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. The tow fitting is stowed in the following loca‐ tion, depending on the equipment: ▷...

  • Page 186: Being Towed

    MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Rear Towing with a tow bar Light towing vehicle The towing vehicle must not be lighter than your vehicle, or it will not be possible to control vehicle response.◀ Correctly attach the tow bar Only secure the tow bar on the tow fit‐ tings;...
  • Page 187 MOBILITY Breakdown assistance MINI Countryman: MINI Countryman: MINI Paceman: MINI Paceman: Have the vehicle transported with a tow truck Only transport the vehicle on a flat-bed. with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed. Tow-starting With a tow truck: vehicle with ALL4 all-...

  • Page 188: Care

    Before driving into the car wash, check whether and use a maximum temperature of the system is suitable for your MINI. Note the 140 ℉/60 ℃. following points: Holding them too close or using excessively ▷...

  • Page 189: Vehicle Care

    Hand car wash The manufacturer recommends using cleaning and care products from MINI, since these have If washing the vehicle by hand, use copious been tested and approved. quantities of water and car shampoo if neces‐...
  • Page 190 Damage from Velcro® fasteners ing original MINI paint materials. Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or other articles of clothing can damage the seat covers. Preservation Ensure that any Velcro®...
  • Page 191 MOBILITY Care grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead No chemical cleaning to surface damage.◀ Do not clean chemically; this can destroy webbing.◀ Rubber seals Carpets/floor mats Only treat with water or a rubber care product. When cleaning rubber seals, do not use silicone No objects in the area around the pedals sprays or other care products containing sili‐...
  • Page 192 MOBILITY Care CD/DVD drives No cleaning CD Do not use cleaning CDs; otherwise, parts of the drive may become damaged.◀ Long-term vehicle storage Your service center can advise you on what to consider when storing the vehicle for longer than three months. Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 193: Indicator/Warning Lamps

    MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Indicator/warning lamps Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as tems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems described offered for this model series.
  • Page 194 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Lights up briefly: Approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters of fuel remain in the tank. Remains on: The remaining range is no more than 30 miles/50 km, refer to page 59. The engine refuses to start. Depress the brake or clutch to start the engine, refer to page 49.
  • Page 195 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Lights up in yellow: The engine will start the next time the Start/ Stop button is touched, possibly without the brake or clutch being depressed. The remote control is malfunctioning or, in The engine cannot be started. Have cars with Comfort Access, was not detected.
  • Page 196 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Indicator lamp 1 lights up: Engine malfunction with adverse effect on You can continue your journey, but emissions. moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. Lights up in red: The engine is overheating.
  • Page 197 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Indication in US models Release the parking brake. The parking brake is set while driving. Indication in Canadian models Release the parking brake. The parking brake is set while driving. Indication in US models Lights up in red: Reduced braking effect, stop the car carefully.
  • Page 198 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Indication in Canadian models The vehicle electronics have failed. You cannot continue your journey. Contact your service center. Lights up in red: Have the system in question checked immediately. The starter has failed or The engine cannot be restarted.
  • Page 199 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic Driving stability limited during ac‐ Traction Control DTC failed. celeration and cornering. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
  • Page 200 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The driving stability control systems includ‐ Reduced braking and driving stabil‐ ing ABS, ALL4 all-wheel drive, and the Tire ity. Drive cautiously and defen‐ Pressure Monitor display have failed, refer sively. Avoid full brake application, to page 81.
  • Page 201 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The Flat Tire Monitor was not initialized. Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 74. Light up in yellow: Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are not Have the system checked. indicated. 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.
  • Page 202 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Lights up in red: Transmission limp-home program active You can continue your journey, but with restricted range of gears, possibly with moderate your speed and exercise reduced acceleration. due caution. Have the system checked immediately.
  • Page 203 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond Selector lever position P not engaged. The vehicle is not secured against rolling. Selector lever position P not engaged. The Engage selector lever position P when you wish to switch off the ig‐ ignition cannot be switched off.
  • Page 204 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Cause How to respond The service appointment is overdue. Arrange a service appointment. Check the service requirements, re‐ fer to page 63. Lights up in yellow: Service is due. Arrange a service appointment. Check the service requirements, re‐ fer to page 63.
  • Page 205 MOBILITY Indicator/warning lamps Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...
  • Page 206 FIND ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 207: Reference

    AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 208: Technical Data

    The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, MINI Countryman MINI Countryman Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works...
  • Page 209 102.2/2,596 102.2/2,596 Smallest turning circle dia. ft/m 38.1/11.6 38.1/11.6 38.1/11.6 Weights Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. MINI Countryman Cooper Cooper S Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,860/1,751 3,990/1,810 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg...
  • Page 210 2,015/914 2,070/939 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 Cargo area capacity cu ft/liter 17.5-42.2/ 350–1,170 17.5-42.2/ 350–1,170 MINI Paceman Cooper Cooper S Cooper S ALL4 John Cooper Works Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,850/1,746 3,960/1,796 4,100/1,860 4,150/1,882 Steptronic transmis‐...
  • Page 211 REFERENCE Technical data Capacities Notes Fuel tank, approx. US gal/liters 12.4/47 Fuel quality, refer to page Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

  • Page 212: Everything From A To Z

    REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Air supply, automatic climate Automatic headlight con‐ control trol ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ Alarm system Automatic transmission with Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ Steptronic Acoustic signal, refer to Check tentional alarms AUTO program with auto‐...
  • Page 213 Closing from the inside Brakes, service require‐ CBS Condition Based Serv‐ Closing, from the outside ments Clutch, breaking in Brake system, MINI mainte‐ CD/DVD drives, care Cockpit nance system Center armrest Cold start, refer to Starting the Braking, notes...
  • Page 214 Engine oil, dip stick air conditioner Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ Engine oil, filling capacity Defrosting windows tion Engine oil, MINI maintenance Defrost setting, refer to De‐ DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ system frosting windows trol Engine oil types, alterna‐...
  • Page 215 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ Flat Tire Monitor FTM Fuel, refer to Average fuel gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐ Flat Tire Monitor FTM, flat tire consumption bility Control DSC message Fuel, saving Exchanging wheels/tires Flat Tire Monitor FTM, initializ‐ Fuel tank capacity, refer to Exterior mirrors ing the system...
  • Page 216 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Hazard warning system Icy roads, refer to External Interior lights Head airbags temperature warning Interior lights, remote con‐ Headlamp control, refer to Identification marks, run-flat trol Parking lamps/low tires Interior mirror beams Identification marks, tires Interior motion sensor Headlamps, care Ignition...
  • Page 217 Onboard Diagnostics ment mate control Lower back support, refer to MINI Homepage Opening and closing, Comfort Lumbar support MINI Internet page Access Lumbar support MINI maintenance sys‐ Opening and closing from the inside MINI Mobility System Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...
  • Page 218 Pressure, tires Recirculated air mode, auto‐ Outside air mode, automatic Pressure warning, tires matic climate control climate control Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ Recommended fuel Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ mum tread depth grade lated air mode, air condi‐ Profile, tires...
  • Page 219 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Restraining systems, refer to Selector lever lock, refer to Se‐ Speed, with winter tires Safety belts lector level positions, chang‐ Sport button Restraint systems for chil‐ ing, shiftlock Sport program, Steptronic dren Selector lever positions, Step‐ transmission Retreaded tires tronic transmission...
  • Page 220 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Tank gauge, refer to Fuel Tires, damage Units, average fuel consump‐ gauge Tire size tion Technical changes, refer to Tires, minimum tread Units, temperature Safety Tires, retreaded tires Universal remote control Telephone Tires, storage Unlocking from the inside Temperature, air condi‐...
  • Page 221 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Washing, vehicle Welcome lights Wheel change Wheels and tires Wheels, changing Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor Window, convenient opera‐ tion Windows Windows, care Windows, closing Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging Windows, opening Windows, pinch protection Windshield defroster Windshield, defrosting and defogging...
  • Page 223 *BL2961084000* DRIVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 084 - II/15...

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