Page 1 Contents OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI COUNTRYMAN. MINI PACEMAN. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - 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 2 961 110 - 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 122 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- center or another service center or repair tenance carried out by your service center.” shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work At page 207, under the heading “Software on your vehicle in accordance with MINI applications,”...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
CD/multimedia Notes COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system AT A GLANCE Bluetooth mobile phone preparation Cockpit package Onboard monitor Office Voice activation system MINI Connected CONTROLS MOBILITY Opening and closing Refueling Adjusting Fuel Transporting children safely Wheels and tires Driving Engine compartment...
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 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 13: At A Glance
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS NAVIGATION ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 14: At A Glance Cockpit
All around the steering wheel Setting the exterior mirror, folding it in and Parking lights 77 out 49 Power windows, front 42 beams 77 MINI Countryman: power win‐ Automatic headlamp con‐ dows, rear 42 trol 77 Adaptive Light Control 79 MINI Countryman: safety switch for rear power windows 43...
Page 15 AT A GLANCE Cockpit High-beams 60 Steering wheel buttons, left Headlight flasher 60 Volume Roadside parking lights 78 Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 178 Computer 68 Bluetooth mobile phone prepara‐ tion package 188 Tachometer 68 Activate/deactivate the voice acti‐ vation system 24 Instrument lighting 79 Change the radio station Resetting the trip odometer 67 Select a music track Scroll through the redial list...
Page 16 AT A GLANCE Cockpit Displays Tachometer 68 ▷ Odometer and trip odometer 67 with indicator and warning lights 15 ▷ Flat Tire Monitor 84 Display for ▷ Tire Pressure Monitor 86 ▷ Current speed 67 ▷ Settings and information 70 ▷ Indicator/warning lights 15 ▷ Personal Profile settings 30 Resetting the trip odometer 67 Instrument...
Page 17 AT A GLANCE Cockpit Indicator lights without text messages Indicator/warning lights The following indicator lamps notify you that certain functions are active: The concept Symbol Function or system Turn signal, refer to page High-beams/headlight flasher, refer to page The indicator and warning lights can light up in Front fog lights, refer to page a variety of combinations and colors in display area 1 or 2.
Page 18: All Around The Center Console
AT A GLANCE Cockpit All around the center console Hazard warning system Front fog lamps 79 Speedometer with Control Display 14 Radio 156 Sport button 94 CD/multimedia 156 Air conditioning, automatic climate con‐ Driving stability control systems trol 100 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ Buttons on the center console trol 92 Seat heating 46...
Page 19 Indicator/warning lights for the front pas‐ senger airbags 83 Reading lights 80 Ambient lighting color 80 Glass sunroof, electrical 40 Interior lights 80 All around the shift/ selector lever MINI joystick with buttons 19 USB audio interface 168 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 20: Onboard Monitor
Thus, The buttons can be used to open the me‐ these functions can be operated from a central nus directly. The MINI joystick can be used location. to select menu items and create settings.
Page 21 Control Display: MINI joystick with buttons Select menu items and create settings. Turn, arrow 1. To hide the message: press the MINI joystick. The main menu is displayed. The message is automatically hidden after ap‐ Press, arrow 2.
Page 22: Options Menu
When a menu is opened, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu. To display the first panel of a menu: Move the MINI joystick to the left repeatedly Press the MINI joystick. until the first panel is displayed.
Page 23 Turn the MINI joystick until "Time/Date" is Function is activated. highlighted and press the MINI joystick. The function is deactivated. Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and press the MINI joystick. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes and press the MINI joystick.
Page 24: General Information
Status field symbols Entering letters and The symbols are grouped into various catego‐ numbers ries. Radio symbols General information Turn the MINI joystick: select letters or Symbol Meaning numbers. HD Radio™ is switched on. Select additional letters or numbers if needed.
Page 25 Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering uppercase and lowercase let‐ ters. Symbol Function Move the MINI joystick forward: switch from upper to lower case letters. Move the MINI joystick forward: switch from lower to upper case letters.
Page 26: Voice Activation System
AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle equipment Using voice activation This chapter describes all series equipment as Activating the voice activation system well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also Press the button on the steering describes equipment that may not be found in wheel.
Page 27 The commands of the menu items are spoken are displayed on the list. out loud, in the same way as they are selected via the MINI joystick. Having possible commands read aloud You can have the system read possible com‐...
Page 28: Adjusting The Volume
AT A GLANCE Voice activation system On the Control Display: ▷ Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system. "Settings" ▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle "Language/Units" while speaking. "Speech mode:" Select the setting. Adjusting the volume Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐...
Page 29 AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 30 HANDLE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 31 AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS NAVIGATION ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 32: Controls 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 30.
Page 33: Central Locking System
CONTROLS Opening and closing ▷ While the vehicle is being unlocked, the re‐ ▷ Automatic climate control, refer to mote control is recognized and the settings page 101: AUTO program, activating/deac‐ stored with it are called up and imple‐ tivating the cooling function, setting the mented.
Page 34 CONTROLS Opening and closing Operating from the inside The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Via the switch/button for the central locking system, refer to page 34. "Settings" In an accident of the necessary severity, the central locking system unlocks automatically.
Page 35 ▷ this device must accept any interference re‐ ceived, including interference that may Press the MINI joystick. cause undesired operation. Switching on the interior lamps Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to When the vehicle is locked: operate this equipment.
Page 36: 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 37: Automatic Locking
CONTROLS Opening and closing The switch or the buttons can be used to lock or unlock the doors and tailgate when the doors are closed, but they are not theft-pro‐ tected. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. Unlocking and opening doors ▷...
Page 38 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 39 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44 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 45 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 46: 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 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 47: 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 48: 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 49 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 50: 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 47, and insert them into the provided holders.
Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62 CONTROLS Driving Excessive application of the parking brake can "Lighting" block the rear wheels and lead to fishtailing of "Triple turn signal" vehicle.◀ The brake lights do not light up when the park‐ ing brake is pulled. Turn signal, high-beams, headlight flasher The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐...
Page 63 CONTROLS Driving Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or the rain sensor Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash; otherwise, Cleaning the windshield and headlights damage could be caused by undesired wiper activation.◀...
Page 64 CONTROLS Driving Press and hold the button until the display Do not use the washing facilities when changes. the hood is open Only use the washing facilities when the hood is fully locked; otherwise, the headlamp washer system may become damaged.◀...
Page 65: Washer Fluid
CONTROLS Driving Do not use the washing mechanisms when the washer fluid reservoir is empty Do not use washing mechanisms when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage the washer pump.◀ Washer fluid All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐ General information voir.
Page 66 CONTROLS Driving Reverse gear Changing selector lever positions Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When ▷ With the ignition switched on or the engine the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight running, the selector lever can be moved resistance needs to be overcome.
Page 67 CONTROLS Driving Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐ The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropri‐ sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐ ate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not sition D. shift down if the engine speed is too high. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instru‐...
Page 68 CONTROLS Driving Manually unlocking the selector lever lock If the selector lever is locked in position P al‐ though the ignition is switched on, the brake is depressed, and the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be over‐ ridden: Switch off the ignition.
Page 69: 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 70: Coolant Temperature
CONTROLS Displays Range Tachometer After the reserve range is reached: ▷ The remaining LEDs change from orange to red, arrow. ▷ A message is briefly displayed on the Con‐ trol Display. ▷ The remaining range is shown on the tach‐ ometer.
Page 71: Average Fuel Consumption
CONTROLS Displays To set the corresponding units of measure, re‐ "Onboard info" or "Trip computer" fer to page 71. 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.
Page 72: Settings And Information
61. average fuel consumption: Select the respective menu item and press the MINI joystick. Open Check-Control, refer to Press the MINI joystick again to confirm page 74. your selection. Resetting the trip computer Resetting all values: Exit the menu.
Page 73: Units Of Measure
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. "Time:" "Settings" "Language/Units" Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and press the MINI joystick. Select the desired menu item. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes Select the desired unit.
Page 74 Setting the time zone "Settings" "Time/Date" "Time zone:" Turn the MINI joystick until the desired time The settings are stored for the remote control zone is displayed and press the MINI joy‐ currently in use. stick. The time zone is stored.
Page 75: Service Requirements
"Control display" quired can be displayed on the Control Display. "Brightness" "Vehicle Info" "Vehicle status" Turn the MINI joystick until the desired set‐ ting is selected. "Service required" Press the MINI joystick. Required maintenance procedures and legally The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐...
Page 76: Check Control
"Date:" Create the settings. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting. The year is highlighted. Turn the MINI joystick to create the setting. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.
Page 77: Text Messages
CONTROLS Displays Text messages Other Check Control messages are hidden au‐ tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. However, Text messages at the upper edge of the Control they are stored and can be displayed again Display in combination with a symbol in the in‐ later.
Page 78 CONTROLS Displays The text message is also displayed on the Control Display. Press the button to check for other mes‐ sages. Displaying on the Control Display "Vehicle Info" "Vehicle status" "Check Control" Select the text message. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 79: 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 80: 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 81: Instrument Lighting
CONTROLS Lamps Setting the duration has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible. "Settings" "Lighting" "Pathway light.: s" Fog lights At a glance Set the duration. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. To switch on the front fog lights: press the switch.
Page 82: Interior Lights
CONTROLS Lamps ▷ Press the button briefly: the brightness Switching the reading lights on/off changes in stages. Front: press the switch. ▷ Press and hold the button: the brightness Rear: press the button. changes continuously. Ambient lighting The color and brightness of the ambient light‐ Interior lights ing can be changed.
Page 83: 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 84 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 85 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 86 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 87 CONTROLS Safety Indication of a flat tire "Flat Tire Monitor" The warning lights come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, a signal sounds. There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure.
Page 88: Tire Pressure Monitor
CONTROLS Safety Run-flat tires A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐ You can continue driving with a damaged tire duced lane stability during braking, a longer at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h. braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐...
Page 89 CONTROLS Safety Status display Performing a reset The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor Perform a system reset after adjusting the tire TPM can be displayed on the Control Display, inflation pressure to a new value and after e.g., whether or not the TPM is active. changing a tire or wheel.
Page 90 CONTROLS Safety Run-flat tires ▷ The system was not reset after a wheel change and thus issues warnings based on You can continue driving with a damaged tire the inflation pressures initialized last. at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Page 91 CONTROLS Safety Continued driving with a flat tire the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure de‐ creases when the tire temperature drops. In Drive moderately and do not exceed a case of severe temperature drops, this behavior speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. may lead to a warning on account of the de‐...
Page 92: Speed Limit
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐ Turn the MINI joystick to accept the setting. mately one minute and then remain continu‐ Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.
Page 93 CONTROLS Safety "Select current speed" Press the MINI joystick. The system adopts your current speed as the limit. Activating/deactivating the limit "Settings" "Speed" "Warning" Press the MINI joystick. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 94: 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 95 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 96: 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 97: 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 98: 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 99 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 100: Automatic Operation
CONTROLS Driving comfort ▷ By the two corner sensors at ap‐ dent could result from road users or objects prox. 24 in/60 cm. located outside of the PDC detection range. ▷ By the rear middle sensors at approx. Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle 5 ft/1.50 m.
Page 101: 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 102: 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 103: 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 104: 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 105 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 106 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 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 107: 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 108 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 109: Vanity Mirror
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 110 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 111 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 112 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 113: 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 114 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 115 330 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 116 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 117: Storage Compartments
CONTROLS Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle equipment ▷ Cupholders, refer to page 109. ▷ Clothes hooks, refer to page 117. 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 118: Center Armrest
CONTROLS Storage compartments USB interface for data transfer Do not use accessory parts in the area of the parking brake; otherwise, they may become Updating the navigation data, refer to damaged when the parking brake lever is acti‐ page 132, from the USB medium via the USB vated.
Page 119: Clothes Hooks
CONTROLS Storage compartments Clothes hooks Clothes hooks are located on the grab handles in the rear. Do not obstruct view When suspending clothing from the hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐ er's vision.◀ No heavy objects Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks;...
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Page 121 AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS NAVIGATION ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 122: 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 123: 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 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 124: 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 125 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 126: 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 127: 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 128: 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 129: 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 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 130: 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 216, at least twice offered for this model series.
Page 131 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 233. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 132 FOLLOW ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 133: Navigation
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS NAVIGATION ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 134: Navigation System
NAVIGATION Navigation system Navigation system Vehicle equipment During destination guidance, the arrow or map view appears on the Control Display. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Navigation data offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected Information on navigation data...
Page 135 NAVIGATION Navigation system Enter the authorization code of the USB de‐ vice with the navigation data. Drive off. The update starts after the authorization code is entered. When the update is completed, the system re‐ starts. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 136: Destination Entry
NAVIGATION Destination entry Destination entry Vehicle equipment Stored town/city and street names can be called up quickly. This chapter describes all series equipment as ▷ If the existing entries should not be well as country-specific and special equipment changed, the entries for the state/province offered for this model series.
Page 137 NAVIGATION Destination entry Street does not exist in the destination Move the MINI joystick to the right. city/town Select the name of the town/city from the list. The desired street does not exist in the speci‐ fied city/town because it belongs to another If there are several towns/cities with the same part of the city/town.
Page 138: Address Book
NAVIGATION Destination entry Storing the destination in the address Add, refer to page 142, a destination as a book further destination. After entering the destination, store the desti‐ nation in the address book. "Navigation" "Map" "Guidance" Open "Options". "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing contact"...
Page 139: Last Destinations
NAVIGATION Destination entry "Store position as contact" or "Add position "Home" to contact" "Start guidance" Depending on the selection, choose an ex‐ isting contact from the list. Select the type Last destinations of address and enter the first and last name.
Page 140 For some Points of Interest, it may be possi‐ ble to select multiple category details. "Navigation" Move the MINI joystick to the left to leave "Last destinations" the category details. Highlight the destination.
Page 141 NAVIGATION Destination entry If a phone number is available, a connec‐ bols. The display depends on the map tion can be established if necessary. scale and the category. Select the symbol. Highlight the special destination. "Start guidance" or "Add as another Select a special destination.
Page 142 ▷ Select the symbol. "Start guidance" or "Add as another Select the destination with crosshairs. destination" ▷ To change the scale: turn the MINI joy‐ ▷ "Exit interactive map": return to the map stick. view. ▷ To shift the map: move the MINI joy‐...
Page 143: Storing A Destination
NAVIGATION Destination entry Example: to enter a town/city in a US states Turn the MINI joystick until the destination as a whole word, the language of the sys‐ town/city is selected and press the tem must be English. MINI joystick.
Page 144 NAVIGATION Destination entry Entering intermediate destinations A maximum of 30 intermediate destinations can be entered for a trip. "Navigation" Select the type of destination entry and en‐ ter the intermediate destination. "Add as another destination" Select the position where the intermediate destination is to be inserted.
Page 145: Destination Guidance
NAVIGATION Destination guidance Destination guidance Vehicle equipment Continuing destination guidance This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment If the destination was not reached during the offered for this model series. Therefore, it also last trip, destination guidance can be resumed. describes equipment that may not be found in "Resume guidance"...
Page 146: Lane Information
NAVIGATION Destination guidance ▷ "Short route": short distance, irre‐ ▷ Small arrow: indicates the next change in spective of how fast or slow progress direction. will be. ▷ Intersection view. ▷ "Alternative routes": if available, alter‐ ▷ Lane information. native routes are suggested during ac‐ ▷...
Page 147 Destination guidance through voice instruc‐ tions Turn the MINI joystick. Enter the number of kilometers within which you would like to Switching spoken instructions on/off return to the original route. The spoken instructions can be switched on or Press the MINI joystick.
Page 148 "Map" After destination guidance is started, the plan‐ ned route is displayed on the map. At a glance Status fields To show/hide: press the MINI joystick. ▷ Upper status field: time, telephone, and en‐ tertainment details. ▷ Lower status field: symbol for active desti‐...
Page 149 Select the symbol. To change the scale: turn the MINI joystick. Automatically scaled map scale In the map view facing north, turn the MINI joy‐ stick in any direction until the AUTO is dis‐ played for the scale. The entire route between the current location and the destination is dis‐...
Page 150 If your system has this capability D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. or the following additional terms and conditions MINI NA will be liable to you for any indirect, apply: special, consequential, exemplary, or incidental damages (including, without limitation, lost An End-User shall no longer have the right to revenues, anticipated revenues, or profits relat‐...
Page 151 NAVIGATION Destination guidance The Control Display changes to a black and "Traffic Info categories" white display. This enables a better view of the Select the desired category. traffic bulletins. The day/night mode is disre‐ garded in this setting. Symbols and Points of In‐ terest are not displayed.
Page 152 NAVIGATION Destination guidance In the event of special hazards, e. g., objects on the road, a message is displayed without a de‐ tour suggestion. Detours can also be accepted if the traffic mes‐ sages are called up in the list. "Navigation"...
Page 153: What To Do If
NAVIGATION What to do if... What to do if... What to do if... If the battery was disconnected, it takes up to 10 minutes for the system to becoming ▷ The current transmission position cannot be functional again. displayed? The vehicle is located in an unrecognized region, is in a poor reception area, or the system is currently determining the posi‐...
Page 154: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 961 110 - Ii/15
ROCK ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 155: Entertainment
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS NAVIGATION ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 156: Tone
This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using the features and systems described To set: turn the MINI joystick. here, adhere to local regulations. To save: press the MINI joystick. General information...
Page 157 ENTERTAINMENT Tone Select the desired volume setting. To set: turn the MINI joystick. To save: press the MINI joystick. Resetting the tone set‐ tings All tone settings can be reset to the default set‐ ting. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" "Tone"...
Page 158: Radio
ENTERTAINMENT Radio Radio Vehicle equipment Sound output This chapter describes all series equipment as Switching on/off 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 159 ENTERTAINMENT Radio Select the desired station. Press and hold the MINI joystick to store a sta‐ tion that is displayed in the station list but is not being played. The stations are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Page 160: Satellite Radio
ENTERTAINMENT Radio Open "Options". between analog and digital reception. In this case, switch off digital radio reception. "RDS" Note on HD multicast stations whose station name ends in ...HD2, ...HD3, ...: In areas in which the station is not continuously received in digital mode, the audible signal may be interrupted for several seconds.
Page 161 ENTERTAINMENT Radio Navigation bar overview The phone number and an electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed. Symbol Function Select the phone number to have the chan‐ Change the list view. nel enabled. Select the category. Direct channel entry Timeshift Open the My Favorites category/ open a favorite.
Page 162 ENTERTAINMENT Radio Via the onboard monitor Press the MINI joystick again to confirm the highlighted channel. "Radio" "Satellite radio" Select "All channels" or the desired cate‐ gory. Select the desired channel. Select the desired memory location. The channels are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Page 163 If necessary, open "All channels" or the de‐ Playback/pause sired category. Next track Select the desired channel. Previous track Press the MINI joystick again. Select the artist, track, or game. Fast forward Reverse Storing the league or team Automatic timeshift deactivated/...
Page 164 ENTERTAINMENT Radio "Add sports information" Select "Activate alert" or the desired favor‐ ites. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Deleting favorites "Satellite radio" "Manage favorites" Highlight the desired favorite. Open "Options". Select the league. "Delete entry"...
Page 165 ENTERTAINMENT Radio Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic "Store station" Jump. Automatic update About twice a year, Sirius performs an update of the channel names and positions. The up‐ date takes place automatically and may take several minutes. Notes ▷...
Page 166: Cd/Multimedia
A CD is contained in the CD player. "CD/Multimedia" Sound output "CD" Switching on/off Select the desired track. Press the MINI joy‐ stick to start playback. When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF button on the radio. Playable formats ▷...
Page 167: Random Playback
Number of tracks on the CD. Select the directory if necessary. ▷ File name of track. To change to a higher level directory: move the MINI joystick to the left. Random playback "CD/Multimedia" "CD" Select the desired CD. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 168 ▷ If a CD cannot be played, first check if it has To switch off random playback: press the been inserted correctly. MINI joystick. Humidity Fast forward/reverse High levels of humidity can lead to condensa‐ tion on the CD or the laser's scan lens, and tem‐...
Page 169: External Devices
If necessary, "External devices" At a glance Various external devices can be connected with the vehicle. Depending on how the device is connected to the vehicle, it may be possible to operate it using the MINI joystick. Symbol Meaning AUX-IN port "AUX front"...
Page 170 With the voice activation system: playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS Video files Standard video files can be played back with a Turn the MINI joystick until the desired vol‐ compatible Apple device: ume is set and press the MINI joystick. ▷...
Page 171 ENTERTAINMENT CD/multimedia After connecting for the first time Select the symbol. 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 172 Open "Options". "Random" Fast forward/reverse Buttons on the steering wheel or on the CD player: Press the MINI joystick. Playback of the selected video file starts. Press and hold the button for the corresponding direction. Notes Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐...
Page 173: Bluetooth Audio
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears Requirements on the device display. ▷ The device is suitable. Information under Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on www.mini.com/connectivity. the device display. ▷ The device is ready for operation. You are prompted by the onboard monitor ▷...
Page 174 ENTERTAINMENT CD/multimedia Compare the control number on the vehicle Select the desired device from the list of display with the control number on the mo‐ paired devices. bile phone display. Confirm the control Open "Options". number on the mobile phone and in the "Configure phone"...
Page 175 What to do if... Playback mode Information on suitable devices can be found at Depending on the device, different programs www.mini.com/connectivity. for playing back music files might be available. Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 188. "CD/Multimedia" The device is not supported by the vehicle.
Page 176: Software Update
▷ The device no longer reacts? Switch the de‐ Software updates and related current informa‐ vice off and on again. tion is available at www.mini.com/connectivity. ▷ Repeat the pairing procedure. Music cannot be played back. Displaying the current version ▷...
Page 177 All listed software updates are removed. Note While the software is being updated or a previ‐ ous version is being restored, MINI Connected, Office functions, and the connected devices are temporarily unavailable. Wait several minutes for the functions to become available again.
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Page 179: Communication
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS NAVIGATION ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 180: Bluetooth Hands-Free System
This chapter describes all series equipment as by the hands-free system can be obtained at well as country-specific and special equipment www.mini.com/connectivity. offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Displaying the vehicle identification...
Page 181 COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Pairing and connecting a mobile phone Pairing/unpairing the mobile phone Pairing the mobile phone To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐ Requirements cle's occupants and to other road users, only ▷...
Page 182 Unpairing the mobile phone "OK" "Telephone" Move the MINI joystick to the left. "Bluetooth® (phone)" If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone All paired mobile phones are listed. appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
Page 183: Incoming Call
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system ▷ A multi-character passkey may be needed. If all points in this list have been checked and the required function is still not available, con‐ ▷ Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter tact Customer Relations or the service center. the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.
Page 184 COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Select the digits individually. Select the symbol. Rejecting a call "Reject" The phone number can also be entered by voice. Ending a call Press the button on the steering Calls with multiple parties wheel. General information You can switch between calls or connect two "Telephone"...
Page 185 COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system The existing call is put on hold. ces, e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an an‐ swering machine. The DTMF code is needed for this purpose. "Telephone" Select the contact from a list or "Dial number".
Page 186 COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Calling a contact Dialing a number on the onboard monitor Symbol Meaning "Telephone" Contact with one stored phone num‐ "Redial" ber. Contact with more than one stored phone number. Call not possible; mobile phone with‐ out reception or network. For contacts with one stored phone number: select the required contact.
Page 187: Mobile Phone
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Hands-free system those calls are displayed that were received in the vehicle. General information The 20 telephone calls that were last received are displayed. The sorting order and display of Calls that are being made on the hands-free the phone numbers depends on the particular system can be continued on the mobile phone mobile phone.
Page 188 COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system New contact My contacts "Contacts" General information "New contact" List of all contacts stored in the vehicle. Displaying contacts "Contacts" "My contacts" The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐ ous entries: "Delete input fields" Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next to the entry field.
Page 189: Deleting Contacts
Change the entries. Deleting contacts Move the MINI joystick to the left. "My contacts" "Yes" Highlight the contact. If a contact from the mobile phone is edited, Open "Options".
Page 190: Bluetooth Mobile Phone Preparation
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Vehicle equipment Using the mobile phone while driving Make entries only when traffic and road This chapter describes all series equipment as conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone well as country-specific and special equipment in your hand while you are driving;...
Page 191 COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐ ▷ A number with at least four and a maxi‐ nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐ mum of 16 digits was defined as the Blue‐ pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
Page 192 "Telephone" phone is to be used. "Bluetooth® (phone)" "Add new phone" The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐ played. "OK" Move the MINI joystick to the left. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 193 COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐ appears at the top of the list of mobile phones. nected. The functions supported by the mobile phone and audio device are displayed as symbols when paired.
Page 194 COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package ▷ "Additional telephone" Highlight the device that is to be unpaired. ▷ "Audio" Open "Options". "OK" "Remove phone from list" If a function has already been assigned to an‐ other connected mobile phone, the function is deactivated in that mobile phone and the mo‐...
Page 195 Select the desired setting: "Microphone" or source or additional telephone? The mobile "Loudspeak." phone must be connected as a telephone. To set: turn the MINI joystick. The phone connection quality is poor. To save: press the MINI joystick. ▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the...
Page 196 COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package If more than one phone number is assigned to "End call" a contact, only the name of the contact is dis‐ played. For calls on the additional telephone, the num‐ ber is only displayed if it is transmitted by the network.
Page 197 COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package If a second call comes in during an ongoing call, "Conference call" a call waiting signal is sounded. "Accept" The call is accepted and the existing call is put on hold. Establishing a second call Establish an additional call during an active call.
Page 198 COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Calling a contact swering machine. The DTMF code is needed for this purpose. Symbol Meaning "Telephone" Contact with one stored phone num‐ Select the contact from a list or "Dial ber. number". Contact with more than one stored "Keypad dialing"...
Page 199 COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Dialing a number on the onboard those calls are displayed that were received in monitor the vehicle. "Telephone" The 20 telephone calls that were last received are displayed. The sorting order and display of "Redial"...
Page 200: Snap-In Adapter
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Snap-in adapter To remove: To remove the snap-in adapter, press the but‐ ton. General information More information on compatible snap-in Inserting the mobile phone adapters that support the functions of the mo‐ Depending on the mobile phone, remove bile phone is available at the service center.
Page 201: Office
Information about which mobile phones and The number of unread messages and active functions are available can be found at tasks as well as the upcoming appointments www.mini.com/connectivity. are displayed. Contents are only displayed in full length when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 202 COMMUNICATION Office Contacts The connection is established. Editing a contact At a glance Select the desired contact. Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐ "Edit contact" tacts from the mobile phone are displayed as well if this function is supported by the mobile phone.
Page 203 COMMUNICATION Office Checking the address as a destination hicle can be entered. This ensures that des‐ tination guidance is possible for all ad‐ An address that is to be used for destination dresses. guidance must match the navigation data con‐ tained in the vehicle.
Page 204: Displaying Messages
COMMUNICATION Office names may differ from the selected sorting or‐ the vehicle is stationary. Messages from the ad‐ der. ditional telephone are not transmitted. Show contact pictures Displaying messages Pictures stored with the contacts are stored in "Office" the vehicle when the mobile phone is con‐ "Messages"...
Page 205 This may Scroll through the appointment if neces‐ result in charges. sary: "Office" ▷ Turn the MINI joystick. "Messages" ▷ Select the symbol. Open "Options". "Fully download e-mails" Only a part of the e-mail from the mobile phone is loaded into the vehicle.
Page 206 "Tasks" Select the desired note. Sorting the task list Select the header in the task list. Scroll in the note if necessary: ▷ Turn the MINI joystick. Select the sorting criterion: ▷ Select the symbol. ▷ "Priority (!)" Using contact data ▷...
Page 207 Select the symbol. Go back one paragraph. ▷ Select the symbol. Skip a paragraph. ▷ To end reading, move the MINI joystick to the left. Display the contact or select the phone What to do if... number: ▷ Select the contact to display contact de‐...
Page 208 COMMUNICATION Office ▷ The mobile phone is not capable of the missing function or is not connected cor‐ rectly. ▷ The Office function is deactivated. ▷ The mobile phone is connected as an addi‐ tional phone. ▷ Appointments are older than 20 days or are more than 50 days in the future.
Page 209: Mini Connected
After the mobile phone is successfully con‐ connectivity or from the service center. nected with the vehicle and MINI Connected is started, the applications are displayed on the Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 210 USB audio interface. vice can be displayed on the Control Display via a video connection. They are operated using Press the button. The main menu is the MINI joystick and the button on the opened. MINI joystick. "MINI Connected"...
Page 211 MINI Connected Display. This changes the operating functions of ▷ Press 2x: opens the main menu. the MINI joystick and the MINI buttons until the ▷ Press 1x and move the MINI joystick to the PlugIn is deactivated again. left 1x: opens the MINI Connected menu.
Page 212 MOVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 213: Mobility
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS NAVIGATION ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 214: 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 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 215: 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 216: 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 217 MOBILITY Fuel Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 218: 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 219 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 220 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 221 225/45 R 18 91 V RSC 225/40 R 19 89 V RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 260. Tire inflation pressures for MINI Paceman Cooper S / Paceman Cooper S ALL4 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...
Page 222: 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 223: 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 224: 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 225: 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 86.
Page 226: 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 227: Mini Mobility System
The procedure to correct a flat tire depends on the equipment in the vehicle: ▷ Run-flat tires, refer to page 224. ▷ MINI Mobility System, refer to page 225. Holder for the sealant bottle Compressor MINI Mobility System Connector and cable for the lighter socket/ socket in passenger compartment 110.
Page 228: 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 229: 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 230: 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 231 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 232: 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 233 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 234: 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 235: 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 236 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 237: 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 238 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 239 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 240: 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 236. Lights are implemented using LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of a To remove the cover: malfunction.
Page 241 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 242 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 243 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 244: 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 245: Vehicle Battery
MOBILITY Replacing components Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the engine is switched off. Connections, refer to page 245. 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 246 MOBILITY Replacing components In interior again, have the battery checked as soon as possible. Disposing of old batteries Have used batteries disposed of by the service center after they are replaced or take them to a recycling center. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage.
Page 247: 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 248: Connecting Jumper Cables
MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Connecting jumper cables To prevent personal injury or damage to both vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐ Connecting order dure. Connect the jumper cables in the correct Do not touch live parts order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury, from sparking.◀...
Page 249: 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 250: 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 251 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 252: 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 253: 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 254 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 255 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 256 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 257 MOBILITY Care Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 258 FIND ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 259: Reference
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS NAVIGATION ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 260: 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 261 102.2/2,596 102.2/2,596 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 262 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 263 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 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 264: Short Commands For Voice Activation
REFERENCE Short commands for voice activation Short commands for voice activation Vehicle equipment General information This chapter describes all series equipment as Instructions for voice activation system, refer to well as country-specific and special equipment page 24. offered for this model series. Therefore, it also To have the available spoken instructions read describes equipment that may not be found in out loud: ›Voice commands‹...
Page 265: Vehicle Information
REFERENCE Short commands for voice activation Vehicle information Computer Function Command Open the computer. ›Onboard info‹ Open the trip computer. ›Trip computer‹ Vehicle Function Command Open the vehicle information. ›Vehicle info‹ Open the vehicle status. ›Vehicle status‹ Navigation General information Function Command Navigation menu.
Page 266 REFERENCE Short commands for voice activation Function Command Switch off the spoken instruction. ›Switch off voice instructions‹ Display the address book. ›Address book‹ Display the most recent destinations. ›Last destinations‹ Open the traffic bulletins. ›Traffic Info‹ Points of Interest. ›Points of interest‹ Function Command Display the map.
Page 267: Satellite Radio
REFERENCE Short commands for voice activation Radio Function Command Open a frequency. ›Frequency ... megahertz‹ e.g., 93.5 megahertz or frequency 93.5 Open the radio. ›Radio‹ Open the FM stations. ›F M‹ Open the manual search. ›Manual‹ Select a frequency range. ›Select frequency‹...
Page 268 REFERENCE Short commands for voice activation CD/multimedia CD drive Function Command Select a track. ›Track ...‹ e.g., track 5 ›C D track ...‹ e. g., CD track 5 Play back a CD. ›C D on‹ Select a CD. ›Select C D‹ Select a CD and track.
Page 269 REFERENCE Short commands for voice activation Function Command List of messages. ›Messages‹ Open the Bluetooth devices. ›Bluetooth‹ Office Function Command Open the Office menu. ›Office‹ Display Office Today. ›Current office‹ Display the contacts. ›Contacts‹ Display the messages. ›Messages‹ Display the calendar. ›Calendar‹...
Page 270: Everything From A To Z
REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Air supply, air conditioner Audio playback, Blue‐ Air supply, automatic climate tooth ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ control Automatic air distribution Alarm system Automatic air flow Acoustic signal, refer to Check Alarm system, avoiding unin‐...
Page 271 Car phone, refer to Telephone, ditioner Brakes, service require‐ mobile phone prepara‐ Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ ments tion circulated air mode, auto‐ Brake system, MINI mainte‐ Car wash matic climate control nance system CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ Cleaning, displays Braking, notes trol...
Page 272 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Combination switch, refer to Cornering Brake Control, Displays Turn signal/high-beams/ Displays and controls headlight flasher Corrosion on brake discs Displays, care Combination switch, refer to Cradle for telephone or mobile Displays, cleaning Washer/wiper system phone, refer to Snap-in Displays, refer to Instrument Comfort Access...
Page 273 Engine oil, filling capacity Fan, refer to Air flow rate for Four-wheel drive, refer to Engine oil, MINI maintenance air conditioner ALL4 system Front airbags Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 274 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Front fog light, bulb replace‐ Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ Head restraints, adjusting the ment mission height Front fog lights Gear display, Steptronic trans‐ Head restraints, removing Front lights, bulb replace‐ mission Heatable rear window, air ment Glare protection conditioner...
Page 275 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z iDrive, changing the units of Integrated universal remote Lamps measure and display for‐ control Lamps, automatic headlight Interactive map control iDrive, setting the bright‐ Interior equipment Language, changing on the ness Interior lights Control Display Ignition Interior lights, remote con‐...
Page 276 Microfilter, with automatic cli‐ tion Maintenance, refer to Service mate control requirements MINI Connected Maintenance require‐ MINI Homepage ments MINI Internet page OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ Maintenance system MINI maintenance sys‐ tics MINI OBD socket, refer to Socket Makeup mirror MINI Mobility System for OBD Onboard Diagno‐...
Page 277 Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ Pressure, tires Rear window, washing lated air mode, automatic Pressure warning, tires Rear window wiper climate control Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ Recirculated air mode, air Overheating of engine, refer mum tread depth conditioner to Coolant temperature Profile, tires Recirculated air mode, auto‐...
Page 278 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Remote control, service Safety Settings, changing on the data Safety belts Control Display Remote control, univer‐ Safety belts, care Settings, clock, 12h/24h Safety belts, damage mode Remote inquiry, hands-free Safety belts, indicator/warning Settings, configuring, refer to system lamp Personal Profile...
Page 279 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Spoken instructions, naviga‐ Tire identification marks tion Tire inflation pressure Sport button Tachometer Tire inflation pressure, pres‐ Sport program, Steptronic Tailgate sure loss, FTM transmission Tailgate, Comfort Access Tire pressure loss, RDC Stability control systems Tailgate, opening/closing Tire, pressure monitoring, re‐...
Page 280 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Transmission, see Steptronic Washer fluid reservoir transmission Washing, vehicle Transporting children Vanity mirror Welcome lights safely Vehicle battery Wheel change Treble, tone Vehicle, breaking in Wheels and tires Trip-distance counter, refer to Vehicle care Wheels, changing Trip odometer Vehicle care, refer to...
Page 281 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Your individual vehicle, set‐ tings, refer to Personal Pro‐ file Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...
Page 283 *BL296111000K* DRIVE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 110 - II/15...

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