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CONTENTS

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198

Notes

General information

OVERVIEW

Driving area

Radio MINI CD

Radio MINI Boost CD

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Adjusting

Child safety

Driving

Everything under control

Technical features for driving comfort
and safety

Lights

Climate

Practical interior equipment

DRIVING HINTS

Driving precautions

Entertainment

108

Radio MINI CD

114

Radio MINI Boost CD

COMMUNICATION

126

Telephone

MOBILITY

140

Refuelling

142

Wheels and tyres

146

In the engine compartment

151

Maintenance

153

General care

157

Replacing parts

168

Mutual aid

172

Indicator and warning lights

REFERENCE

186

Technical data

193

Maintenance overview

198

From A to Z

Summary of Contents for MINI Countryman Cooper

Page 1: ...OWNER S HANDBOOK MINI COUNTRYMAN...

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Page 3: ...ONE Cooper Cooper S Cooper S ALL4 One D COOPER D Cooper D All4 Cooper SD Cooper SD All4 Congratulations on your new MINI...

Page 4: ...rke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without written permission from BMW AG Munich English II 11 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlo...

Page 5: ...thing under control 68 Technical features for driving comfort and safety 76 Lights 82 Climate 87 Practical interior equipment DRIVING HINTS 92 Driving precautions Entertainment 108 Radio MINI CD 114 R...

Page 6: ...ic national market items of equipment as well as equip ment and functions not yet available at the time of printing Symbol for components and assemblies Recommends that you study the relevant section...

Page 7: ...an Design Rules and other requirements If you have any queries your Service Centre will be glad to advise you For your safety Maintenance and repair The advanced technology behind this vehicle for exa...

Page 8: ...Watch Me...

Page 9: ...CONTROLS DRIVING HINTS Entertainment COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE OVERVIEW...

Page 10: ...ols and displays 1 Adjusting outside mirrors folding in and out 37 2 Side lights 76 Low beam headlights 76 Automatic driving lights control 76 Adaptive Head Light 78 Flashing turn indicators 52 High b...

Page 11: ...p distance recorder 58 4 Wipers 53 5 Switching the ignition on off and starting stopping the engine 46 Resuming cruise control 55 On the right Memorising speed and accelerating or decelerating On the...

Page 12: ...sition of automatic transmission 50 Computer 59 Date of next scheduled service and remaining driving distance 63 Distance recorder odometer and trip distance recorder 58 Initialising the Run Flat Indi...

Page 13: ...2 Some lights in the panel are checked for proper functioning and thus light up briefly when the engine starts or the ignition is switched on What to do in the event of a fault A list of all indicato...

Page 14: ...OVERVIEW Driving area 12 Around the centre console...

Page 15: ...perature Recirculated air mode Air distribution for air conditioner Air distribution to the windscreen Air distribution to the upper body area Air distribution to the footwell Automatic air distributi...

Page 16: ...ng stations manually 4 Sampling station title manually 5 Selecting saved stations 6 Display 7 Selecting wavelength range memory range 8 Selecting audio source 9 TP traffic programme 10 Selecting a sta...

Page 17: ...ustment 4 Function buttons for confirming the menu items displayed above 5 Changing station track Changing stations Changing track with CD player 6 Display 7 Selecting functions Turn select menu item...

Page 18: ...knob arrow 1 to confirm a high lighted function Via function buttons Press the button To execute a displayed function press the but ton underneath and on the left or right of it If only one function i...

Page 19: ...Radio MINI Boost CD OVERVIEW 17...

Page 20: ...Handle Me...

Page 21: ...OVERVIEW DRIVING HINTS Entertainment COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE CONTROLS...

Page 22: ...ur MINI Service Centre can supply new remote controls as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss Integrated key Press the button 1 to release the key The integrated key fits the follo...

Page 23: ...lowing are unlocked or locked in combi nation Doors Tailgate Fuel filler flap Operating from outside Via the remote control Via the door lock With convenient access by means of the handles on the driv...

Page 24: ...the button once to unlock the entire vehicle 9 Keep the button pressed until the display changes The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Convenient opening Hold the button presse...

Page 25: ...garage Unlocking the tailgate Press button approx 1 second and then release On certain national market versions the tailgate cannot be unlocked unless the car has been unlocked In order to avoid dama...

Page 26: ...ystem or convenient access can be used to operate side window and glass sun roof through the door lock Opening closing Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking Watch the closing movement...

Page 27: ...ral locking is engaged automati cally after a brief moment if no door has been opened The central locking is engaged automati cally as soon as you drive off or The central locking is engaged automati...

Page 28: ...locked or unlocked the alarm system is armed or disarmed Even when the alarm system is armed you can open the tailgate by means of the button on the remote control page 23 When you sub sequently clos...

Page 29: ...detector are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and locked Convenient access Convenient access enables you to access the car without having to take the remote control into your h...

Page 30: ...long as no one opens a door or the tailgate If the door or tailgate is closed again and the remote control is detected inside the vehicle the windows or the roof can be operated again Insert the remot...

Page 31: ...ress the cover back into position Dispose of the old battery only at an authorised collecting point or hand it in to your MINI Service Centre Glass roof electric Observe the glass roof during the clos...

Page 32: ...during the closing action to avoid injuries Take remote control with you when you leave the car otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them selves If a window can on...

Page 33: ...the movement range of the windows in order not to impair the trap protection function Closing without the trap protection function In case of an external hazard or if ice cover for example does not al...

Page 34: ...being triggered Even if all these instructions are complied with certain injuries as a result of contact with the air bag cannot be entirely ruled out depending on the circumstances in which an accide...

Page 35: ...ired Seat belts see page 35 Seats Note before adjusting Do not reposition the driver s seat while the car is in motion The seat could move unexpectedly leading to the driver losing con trol of the veh...

Page 36: ...ident Forward back 1 Pull the lever up and slide the seat to the preferred position 2 Release the lever and move the seat forward or back slightly so that it engages Seat back Adjusting the backrest a...

Page 37: ...If you continue driving within 15 minutes the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature The temperature is reduced if necessary includ ing switching the heating off to...

Page 38: ...bags are a complementary safety feature and not a substitute for the seat belts Front and rear seats Fastening The seat belt buckle must be heard to engage The upper belt anchorage is suitable for adu...

Page 39: ...astened if there are objects on the front passenger seat or if the driver or front passen ger unfasten their seat belts Damaged seat belts In the event of stress due to an accident or damage replace t...

Page 40: ...hen the outside temperature reaches a certain level Interior mirror To reduce the risk of being blinded from behind while driving at night Turn the knob Interior and exterior mirrors automatic dim Two...

Page 41: ...e mechanism will be damaged Electric steering lock The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati cally when the key is removed or inserted In cars with convenient access the steering wheel locks or unl...

Page 42: ...seat height can be adjusted Other wise it will be impossible to optimise the position of the seat belt and to secure the child restraint system adequately Front passenger airbags If you nevertheless...

Page 43: ...he manufac turer s instructions otherwise the protective effect could be impaired Following an accident have all components of the child restraint system and the seat belt that was used to secure it c...

Page 44: ...t away from the area around the child seat mountings The mountings for the lower ISOFIX anchorages are at the points marked by the arrows Make sure that the two lower ISOFIX anchors are correctly lock...

Page 45: ...allow installation of a child restraint system at both outer seating positions in the rear The attaching clip which is part of the upper anchorage strap of a child restraint system AS 1754 can be atta...

Page 46: ...m at both outer seating positions in the rear The attaching clip which is part of the upper anchorage strap of a child restraint system AS 1754 can be attached directly to corre sponding anchor fittin...

Page 47: ...the vehicle 1 Lift the head rest 2 Centre seat fold the load area floor back wards 3 Pass the strap of the child restraint system between the head rest and the seat back and also between the two supp...

Page 48: ...t the key unless the selector lever is in the P position interlock Start stop button Press the start stop button to switch radio read iness or the ignition on and off In doing so do not depress the br...

Page 49: ...empts to start the engine if it does not fire otherwise unburned or only partially combusted fuel could reach the catalytic converter which could overheat and sustain damage as a result Do not warm up...

Page 50: ...on standby Stopping the engine 1 Move the vehicle forwards at a speed of at least 5 km h approx 3 mph to activate the function 2 Shift to neutral when coasting to a stop for example at a traffic ligh...

Page 51: ...Press the button again The LED goes out Malfunction The automatic start stop function no longer switches the engine off automat ically The indicator light lights up You can continue your journey Have...

Page 52: ...is displayed or the current gear in the manual mode Changing selector lever positions The selector lever can only be moved out of position P with the ignition switched on or the engine running Before...

Page 53: ...selector lever to the right into position D Upshifts and downshifts are performed only at a suitable engine or road speed for example the transmission will not shift down if the resulting engine speed...

Page 54: ...her Indicating a turn Press the lever beyond the pressure point To cancel it manually press the lever as far as the pressure point Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator light indicates that a flas...

Page 55: ...peed Press once The wipers switch to intermittent wipe when the vehicle is stationary Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the pressure point The wipers switch to normal speed when the vehicle...

Page 56: ...fluid reservoir is sprayed on to the windscreen and the wipers are oper ated briefly When the vehicle s lights are switched on the headlights are cleaned simultaneously at practi cal intervals In cars...

Page 57: ...e instructions on the container Washer fluid reservoir Only top up washer fluid with anti freeze protection when the engine has cooled down This prevents contact with hot engine components Otherwise i...

Page 58: ...one is insufficient on a down hill gradient the controlled speed may be exceeded It may in turn prove impossible to maintain speed on uphill gradients if current engine power output is insufficient In...

Page 59: ...Driving CONTROLS 57 the system prerequisites for operation have not been met Malfunction The warning light comes on in the revo lution counter when the system has failed...

Page 60: ...respective units of measure km or miles for the odometer as well as 6 or 7 for the outside temperature page 61 Fuel gauge Fuel tank capacity For notes on refuelling see page 140 If the vehicle is at...

Page 61: ...tions are not assured and damage may occur Average fuel consumption Calculated for the period since the engine was last started To reset the average consumption reading press the button in the flashin...

Page 62: ...to enhance fuel economy In parallel you can call up any information from the computer as usual Settings and information Operating principle Some settings and information can only be made or called up...

Page 63: ...and hold down the button Direct switch to next setting or item of informa tion Formats and units of measure To set formats and units of measure The set tings are stored for the remote control in use s...

Page 64: ...m l Distance covered km mls Time 24h 12h Date day month dd mm month day mm dd Temperature 6 7 7 Keep the button pressed until the display changes 8 Press the button in order to change the for mat or u...

Page 65: ...or switch on the ignition The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by your MINI Service Advisor Displaying vehicle check For certain maintenance operations you can...

Page 66: ...Radio MINI CD To set the 12h 24h mode see Formats and units of measure on page 61 1 Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until SET INFO appears 2 Keep the button pressed until the d...

Page 67: ...nob to save values 7 Press the button to leave settings Date Setting date Radio MINI CD To set the dd mm or mm dd date format see Formats and units of measure on page 61 1 Press the button in the turn...

Page 68: ...n and what measures should be taken Hiding Check Control messages Press the button in the flashing turn indicator lever Some Check Control messages are displayed until the faults have been rectified T...

Page 69: ...until the corre sponding symbol and CHECK INFO appear 4 Hold the button pressed CHECK OK appears if there are no Check Control messages If a Check Control message has been stored the corresponding me...

Page 70: ...s When the distance to a detected object is less than approx 30 cm approx 12 in the signal becomes con tinuous If the distance remains constant e g if you are driving parallel to a wall the signal is...

Page 71: ...automatically applies maximum braking power assistance The system thus helps keep braking distance to a minimum It also makes full use of the advantages offered by ABS Maintain pressure on the brake...

Page 72: ...onal situations it may be best to activate DTC for a short time When driving on snowed slopes in slush or on uncleared snowed surfaces When rocking out or driving off from deep snow or loose surface W...

Page 73: ...released Depending on the vehicle s load or if tow ing a trailer the vehicle might roll back wards a little during this time After releasing the brake drive off immediately without delay After approx...

Page 74: ...t regular intervals In the following situations the system could be slow to respond or operate incorrectly If the system has not been initialised When driving on snow covered or slippery surfaces Spor...

Page 75: ...d of 80 km h approx 50 mph after this 3 Check the pressure in all four tyres at the next opportunity If all four tyres are inflated to the correct pressures the Run Flat Indicator might not have been...

Page 76: ...airbags beneath the cov ers indicated 1 Front airbags 2 Side airbags in the backrest 3 Head airbags in the front and rear passenger compartment Protective effect Failure to comply with the notes on p...

Page 77: ...s and roof posts as well as the sides of the roof lining Do not remove the steering wheel Avoid touching the system s components immediately after it has been triggered off as there is a risk of susta...

Page 78: ...e headlights may also switch on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky When driving into brightly illuminated tunnels there may be a delay before the headlights come on Irrespective of the ambient...

Page 79: ...elect The function is deactivated Select the corresponding duration e g 40 seconds 9 Press the button for longer The setting is stored Daytime driving lights The daytime driving lights come on when th...

Page 80: ...ribution illuminates the road surface even more effectively in accordance with the vehicle s speed The light distribution is automatically adapted to the speed The town light is active at a speed less...

Page 81: ...the lever up or down arrow 1 The parking lights will drain the battery Do not leave them switched on for too long otherwise the engine may fail to start Switching off Press the lever upwards or downwa...

Page 82: ...ssed Interior light The interior light the footwell lights the kerb lights and the luggage area light are controlled automatically To preserve the battery all lights inside the car are switched off a...

Page 83: ...hanged Press the switch forwards Colour changes in increments Press the switch backwards Brightness changes in increments Intermediate settings or colours are possible To change the colour of the ambi...

Page 84: ...uipment version your MINI will have air conditioning or automatic air condi tioning 1 Air conditioner 83 2 Automatic air conditioning system 84 Air outlets 3 Air to windscreen and side windows 4 Air t...

Page 85: ...air conditioning function helps avoid or quickly remove condensation Depending on weather conditions the wind screen may fog over momentarily when the engine is started Switch on recirculated air mod...

Page 86: ...essary switch on the windscreen heat ing 6 If necessary switch on the rear window heating Microfilter The micro filter traps dust and pollen The micro filter is changed by your MINI Service Cen tre du...

Page 87: ...uality of the air inside the vehicle will otherwise deterio rate gradually Maximum cooling effect At outside temperatures above 06 327 and when the engine is running you obtain a maximum cooling effec...

Page 88: ...e engine is started If necessary the recirculated air mode is switched on automatically The cooling function is activated automatically when the AUTO button is pressed Micro filter activated charcoal...

Page 89: ...ion of the arrow Closing Turn the switch in the opposite direction of the arrow into a vertical position Depending on the temperature setting for the air conditioner or automatic air conditioning syst...

Page 90: ...For fitting move the lever to position 2 Moving and securing 1 Press lever 3 into position 1 2 Slide base plate 3 Press lever 3 down into position 0 and fix base plate Before driving off secure the b...

Page 91: ...e out the entire ashtray Lighter With the engine running or the ignition switched on press in the cigarette lighter The cigarette lighter can be removed when it pops back out Hold the hot cigarette li...

Page 92: ...Drive Me...

Page 93: ...OVERVIEW CONTROLS Entertainment COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE DRIVING HINTS...

Page 94: ...Clutch The clutch needs to be run in for about 500 km approx 300 miles before it will operate with maximum efficiency Operate the clutch gently while running it in After fitting new parts The same run...

Page 95: ...ce such as for exam ple a bicycle carrying rack As all MINI towbar assemblies are designed tested and approved as a single unit the prac tice of modifying or replacing the MINI supplied towball mount...

Page 96: ...h the clutch held down with the transmission in neutral or with the engine switched off engine breaking action will not be present or there will be no power assistance to the brakes or steering Make s...

Page 97: ...juries or damage can be caused Comply with the notes on seat belts on page 35 or there may be a risk to your personal safety 5 seater the rear seat backrest is divided 40 20 40 When the outer rear sea...

Page 98: ...go cover at the rear arrow 1 3 Undo the locks on the left and right hand sides arrows 2 4 Take hold of the cargo cover on either side and pull it down To avoid the risk of damage do not exceed the max...

Page 99: ...e bag and unroll and unfold the net When you have finished using it fold and roll the partition net back up and put it back in the bag so that it can be stowed underneath the floor panel again Keep ho...

Page 100: ...be secured with retaining straps or tensioning straps Your MINI Service Centre can supply suitable lashings for securing larger or heavier loads There are eight securing eyes to which these lashings...

Page 101: ...secure loading of the roof rack will pre vent items from shifting or falling off during the journey Drive smoothly Avoid violent acceleration braking or cornering Rear luggage rack A special rear lugg...

Page 102: ...a on the ball head The handwheel 6 stands clearly apart from the shaft of the ball head The locking ball 3 can be completely pressed into the shaft The key points to the symbol Lock open and cannot be...

Page 103: ...partment again Note care instructions on page 155 Before a journey Trailer nose weight Do not undercut the minimum trailer nose weight of 25 kg approx 55 lb The nose weight limit is given on page 190...

Page 104: ...as cautiously as possi ble and without endangering other road users Uphill gradients In the interest of safety and to avoid holding up other traffic do not attempt to climb gradients steeper than 12...

Page 105: ...omatically during a stop For more information on the automatic start stop func tion refer to page 48 Have maintenance carried out Have the vehicle serviced regularly to achieve optimal economy and ser...

Page 106: ...ing on the properties of the road or track it may be helpful to activate DTC briefly see Dynamic Traction Control DTC on page 70 If the wheels under one side of the vehicle spin press the accelerator...

Page 107: ...Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS 105...

Page 108: ...Rock Me...

Page 109: ...OVERVIEW CONTROLS DRIVING HINTS COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Entertainment...

Page 110: ...ess the button until TP V is displayed e g 3 Press the button repeatedly until the desired volume is reached Setting volume for PDC and gong You can raise or lower the volume of the signal tones for P...

Page 111: ...tone settings The tone settings are reset to the middle setting Bass and treble for the current audio source Volume distribution front rear and left right for all audio sources In order to reset the...

Page 112: ...cally Memorising stations 1 Press button repeatedly until the desired frequency range is selected 2 Select a station 3 Hold down desired but ton until the station can be heard again after a short brea...

Page 113: ...fly dis played when the station is selected e g news reports NEWS With PTY emergency and catastrophe warnings can also be dis played Switching RDS on off Press the button The status RDS ON or RDS OFF...

Page 114: ...e injuries can be caused Do not use CDs with retrospectively affixed labels as otherwise these may become detached during playing as a result of heat gen eration and possibly cause irreparable damage...

Page 115: ...e e g a CD or MP3 player and play back music via the vehicle s loudspeakers Connecting MINI MINI Convertible MINI Clubman MINI Countryman Switching over to external audio device Press the button repea...

Page 116: ...ained for subsequent traffic reports If other audio sources are set louder than the traffic reports the volume increases accordingly during a report 1 Press MODE button 2 Press the button 3 Press the...

Page 117: ...io sources Setting treble bass and volume distribution 1 Press the button 2 Select the desired tone setting and press the right hand knob 3 Make the desired setting and press the right hand knob Reset...

Page 118: ...not want to use Autostore you can save respectively six stations of your choice in the memory levels FMA or MWA Scanning and selecting stations Scan You can sample all receivable stations approx 10 s...

Page 119: ...veral frequencies the frequency with the best reception is automatically selected When the reception conditions are good the station names are displayed Additional information can be shown on the disp...

Page 120: ...se group To show the station list of the current group Press the button Press the button The current group and its associated station are displayed Changing group via buttons on radio Press the button...

Page 121: ...a selected station offers additional programmes Sports stations for example may broadcast different sports events at the same time 1 Press the button 2 Select station 3 Select the additional programm...

Page 122: ...or severe eye injuries can result Do not use CDs with retrospectively affixed labels as otherwise these may become detached during playing as a result of heat gen eration and possibly cause irreparabl...

Page 123: ...in the snap in adapter Common audio files such as MP3 AAC and replay lists M3U can be played Depending on the configuration of the audio files e g bit rates higher than 256 kbps fault free playback c...

Page 124: ...lease the button Random sequence Random Press the button The current track is played to the end The tracks on the current CD are played once each in random order To quit the random generator Press the...

Page 125: ...this For this reason do not connect the audio device to the socket in the vehicle during operation Do not expose audio devices to extreme ambient conditions e g very high tempera tures see the operat...

Page 126: ...Connect Me...

Page 127: ...OVERVIEW CONTROLS DRIVING HINTS Entertainment MOBILITY REFERENCE COMMUNICATION...

Page 128: ...ther road users Do not hold the mobile phone in your hand while driving use the hands free unit instead You could otherwise be distracted and put both the occupants of your vehicle and other road user...

Page 129: ...ED calls not accepted 2 Highlight to select a function 3 Mobile phone network reception Flashes when a call is in progress 4 Pair a new mobile phone delete the pairing data for a mobile phone or switc...

Page 130: ...ation or visibility see the operating instructions for the mobile phone Number with at least 4 but no more than 16 digits set as the Bluetooth passkey Only required for one off pairing Ignition switch...

Page 131: ...the mobile phone and on the radio display Information on the display if the Bluetooth pass key can be entered on the radio 9 Enter the Bluetooth passkey using the numeric keys on the mobile phone 10...

Page 132: ...e phone whose position in the list you wish to change is displayed 5 Press the button as often as neces sary until the desired chapter is reached Unpairing a mobile phone 1 Switch off the mobile phone...

Page 133: ...or in the area of the centre con sole Set the volume of the microphone and loud speaker separately If all the points in the list have been checked and you are still unable to run the required function...

Page 134: ...ction is available if a connection exists and calls are made via the hands free unit 1 Press the button 2 Enter the required code using buttons 0 9 3 Press and hold down the button on the right or lef...

Page 135: ...and rotary knob to select the first few letters of the required entry 5 Press the required button if neces sary The phone number is dialled To display all entries 1 Turn the right hand rotary knob to...

Page 136: ...over to hands free mode may take place auto matically If switchover is not automatic follow the instruc tions on the mobile phone display see also the operating instructions for the mobile phone From...

Page 137: ...e command can be repeated as often as you wish Deleting a phone number All previously entered digits are deleted Redial Voice activated phone book Depending on the equipment available in your vehicle...

Page 138: ...or soft top closed to avoid noise interference Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while you are speaking MINI Contact Several service phone numbers can be displayed when the ignition is switched on M...

Page 139: ...1 Dependent upon the mobile phone model you might need to remove the protective cap from the antenna connector and from the USB connection on the mobile phone 2 Push the mobile phone with the keys up...

Page 140: ...Move Me...

Page 141: ...OVERVIEW CONTROLS DRIVING HINTS Entertainment COMMUNICATION REFERENCE MOBILITY...

Page 142: ...ta tions otherwise there is a risk of injury or dam age When refuelling insert the filler nozzle fully into the filler neck Avoid lifting the filler nozzle dur ing refuelling otherwise The supply of f...

Page 143: ...eseed methyl ester RME biodiesel or petrol If the wrong type of fuel has been added do not start the engine otherwise you risk causing damage to it The filler neck is designed to accommodate the fille...

Page 144: ...applicable only for tyres explicitly mentioned on the label Since inflation pressures for tyres that may be covered by the label by size speed category and load rating load index but not explicitly m...

Page 145: ...f manufacture is included in the inscription on the tyre DOT 0211 means that the tyre was manufac tured in week 2 of 2011 For various reasons such as the development of brittleness the manufacturer of...

Page 146: ...fitting new tyres or changing over from summer to winter tyres and vice versa fit run flat tyres for your own safety In the event of a flat no compact spare wheel is available Your MINI Service Centr...

Page 147: ...ns in pairs and only to front wheels with tyres of the following sizes 195 60 R 16 M S When fitting comply with the snow chain man ufacturer s instructions When snow chains are in use do not exceed 50...

Page 148: ...Pull the lever Do not clean the windscreen or headlights while the engine compartment lid is unlocked Otherwise the headlight cleaning sys tem could be damaged Opening To avoid damage make sure that t...

Page 149: ...mpartment Petrol engine 1 Vehicle Identification Number 2 Battery under the cover 168 3 Engine oil dipstick 148 4 Engine oil filler cap 149 5 Coolant expansion tank 149 6 Fuse box in the engine compar...

Page 150: ...vel regularly for example when refuelling Checking the engine oil level 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface with the engine at operating temperature i e after driving continuously for at least 10 km...

Page 151: ...s otherwise the engine could be damaged When selecting an engine oil it should be ensured that it belongs to one of the SAE viscosity classes 0W 40 0W 30 5W 40 and 5W 30 as otherwise functional disord...

Page 152: ...heats a warning light lights up see page 175 Checking coolant level Do not open up the cooling system while the engine is hot otherwise you may scald yourself on the escaping coolant steam Do not open...

Page 153: ...ndividually page 63 Service data in the remote control Your vehicle continuously stores information relating to service requirements in the remote control as the vehicle is being driven Your MINI Serv...

Page 154: ...vehicle at the end of its service life to a recycling point specified by the manufacturer of your MINI In doing this you will be making an active contribution towards protecting resources and the envi...

Page 155: ...and apply the brakes to dry them out this is necessary to prevent reduced braking effect and also to avoid corrosion of the brake discs Vehicle washes Textile vehicle washes are preferable Do not use...

Page 156: ...artz based cleaning agents to clean mirrors Wiper blades Clean with soap and water and change regularly to avoid the formation of streaks Wax and preservative residues and dirt contamination on the wi...

Page 157: ...intensive cleaning e g to remove drinks stains use a soft sponge or a non linting microfibre cloth in conjunction with a suitable interior cleaner Observe the instructions on the pack Clean upholstery...

Page 158: ...rt on the seat belts will prevent them from being retracted properly and will therefore impair safety Do not dry clean the seat belts otherwise the fabric may be destroyed Displays For the cleaning of...

Page 159: ...INI recom mends that any bulb related routines that you are not familiar with or that are not described here be entrusted to your MINI Service Centre Do not touch the glass of a new bulb with the fing...

Page 160: ...not prohibit this Always have work on the xenon lights including bulb changes carried out by MINI Service or a workshop employing trained personnel and working to the specifications issued by the man...

Page 161: ...rn indicator bulb 21 watt bulb P21W or PY 21 W if applicable 1 Turn the wheel 2 Remove cover 1 To do so turn the cover anticlockwise 3 Remove inner cover To do so turn the cover anticlockwise 4 Turn t...

Page 162: ...ngine compartment lid 2 Squeeze the clamping clip arrows and remove the bulb holder 3 Unscrew and remove the bulb and change it 4 To install the new bulb and reattach the cover take the above steps in...

Page 163: ...pply the handbrake and select first or reverse gear or selector lever position P All occupants must leave the vehicle and be led to a point where they are not exposed to risk for example behind a cras...

Page 164: ...ng the sealant Please keep to the following sequence to avoid the sealant escaping with high pres sure 1 Shake the sealant cylinder 2 Completely remove the connecting hose 6 from the compressor housin...

Page 165: ...of at least 20 km h approx 12 mph Correcting the tyre inflation pressure 1 Stop in a suitable location after a distance of approx 5 km approx 3 5 miles or 10 minutes 2 Screw the connecting hose 6 of...

Page 166: ...rked on the jack Preparing to change the wheel Observe the safety notes on repairing a flat tyre on page 161 Additional safety precautions when changing a wheel Only change wheels on a flat firm and n...

Page 167: ...pairs 7 Lower the vehicle 8 Remove the jack Tightening the wheel studs Tighten the wheel studs again in diagonally opposed pairs Without delay have the wheel stud tight ening torque checked using a c...

Page 168: ...ting point Batteries filled with acid should be trans ported and stored upright Protect batteries against falling over when in transit Power failure After a temporary power failure the functions of ce...

Page 169: ...Replacing parts MOBILITY 167 In the interior On the right hand side of the footwell To open the cover Press out at the recess...

Page 170: ...can be started by using two jump leads from another vehicle s battery In the same way you can help another vehicle to start Use only leads with fully insulated terminal clamps Do not touch any electr...

Page 171: ...or body earth connection on the donor vehicle Body earth on the MINI with petrol engine Body earth on the MINI with diesel engine 6 Connect the second terminal clamp on the negative jump lead to the...

Page 172: ...not raise the vehicle at the tow ing eye Otherwise the towing eye and the vehi cle could sustain damage Access to screw thread Press on the lower section of the cover This pushes out the top edge of...

Page 173: ...ck vehicles without ALL4 four wheel drive Transport the MINI Countryman with tow trucks using a so called hoisting frame or on a loading platform With tow truck vehicle with ALL4 four wheel drive Do n...

Page 174: ...her a light comes on alone or in combination with another Some lights can show in different col ours Corresponding distinctions are drawn in the text 1 2 Cause What to do Flashing turn indicators High...

Page 175: ...efuses to start Depress the brake or clutch prepara tory to starting the engine page 46 Ignition switched on and driver s door open Switch off the ignition page 46 or close the driver s door Lights st...

Page 176: ...ing the remote control or if the car has con venient access replace the battery Belt tensioners and or airbag system failed Have the system checked without delay Fasten your seat belt in any case Powe...

Page 177: ...hows red Engine overheating Exercising due care bring the car to a stop switch off the engine and allow it to cool down Do not open the engine compartment lid as there would be a risk of injury by sca...

Page 178: ...Service Shows yellow Hill Start Assist failure The vehicle will not be held in place after the brake is released Have the system checked as soon as possible Brake pads worn Have the condition of the b...

Page 179: ...ate your speed and exercise due caution Have the system in ques tion checked without delay Drive system malfunctioning You can continue your journey but moderate your speed and exercise due caution Tr...

Page 180: ...tem checked without delay The driving stability control systems including ABS and the Run Flat Indica tor have failed see also page 69 Hampered braking and driving stabil ity Drive cautiously and thin...

Page 181: ...cise due caution Have the system checked without delay Gears can be engaged without depressing the brake Always depress the brake to engage a gear Automatic selector lever locked Manually unlock selec...

Page 182: ...P not engaged Vehicle not prevented from rolling Selector lever position P not engaged Ignition cannot be switched off Engage selector lever position P when you wish to switch off the ignition page 46...

Page 183: ...ailed Coolant level too low Top up coolant immediately page 149 Diesel particle filter malfunctioning You can continue your journey Have the system checked as soon as possi ble Engine oil pressure too...

Page 184: ...matic start stop function disa bled Automatic start stop function disa bled using button in the centre con sole see page 49 Engine is not shut down or started automatically To start stop the engine pr...

Page 185: ...Indicator and warning lights MOBILITY 183...

Page 186: ...Find Me...

Page 187: ...OVERVIEW CONTROLS DRIVING HINTS Entertainment COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE...

Page 188: ...REFERENCE Technical data 186 Technical data Dimensions All dimensions in mm Smallest turning circle dia 11 6 m approx 38 ft...

Page 189: ...08 Permitted gross weight Manual gearbox kg lb 1735 3825 1735 3825 1780 3924 Automatic transmis sion kg lb 1765 3891 1765 3891 1805 3979 Front axle load limit Manual gearbox kg lb 935 2061 930 2050 96...

Page 190: ...1815 4001 Front axle load limit Manual gearbox kg lb 995 2193 985 2171 995 2193 Automatic transmis sion kg lb 1005 2216 1015 2216 Rear axle load limit kg lb 850 1874 850 1874 855 1885 Roof load kg lb...

Page 191: ...Front axle load limit Manual gearbox kg lb 980 2160 1010 2226 1015 2216 Automatic transmis sion kg lb 1000 2204 1030 2270 1035 2281 Rear axle load limit kg lb 895 1973 890 1962 900 1984 Roof load kg...

Page 192: ...1102 braked on gradients up to 12 Manual gearbox kg lb 750 1650 800 1764 800 1764 Automatic transmis sion kg lb 1000 2204 1000 2204 1200 2645 1200 2645 braked on gradients up to 8 Manual gearbox kg lb...

Page 193: ...to 12 Manual gearbox kg lb 750 1650 800 1764 800 1764 Automatic transmis sion kg lb 1000 2204 1200 2645 1200 2645 braked on gradients up to 8 Manual gearbox kg lb 750 1650 800 1764 800 1764 Automatic...

Page 194: ...Filling capacities Litres Imp units Note Fuel tank approx 47 approx 99 pints Fuel grade page 140 Including a reserve of approx 8 1 8 gal Window washer system including head light washers approx 4 8 5...

Page 195: ...intenance work Petrol Diesel Change the engine oil and filter element Air conditioning or automatic air conditioning Charged separately replace microfilter At every 2nd engine oil change Charged separ...

Page 196: ...facturer s instructions Maintenance work Petrol Diesel Change brake pads clean brake calliper gaps Brake discs Check surface and thickness Change if necessary subject to additional charge Parking brak...

Page 197: ...heck tread depth tread wear pattern external condition and inflation pressure correct inflation pressure if necessary Initialise the Run Flat Indicator Battery with indicator light Check battery Charg...

Page 198: ...6 Steering components Check play damage and wear Check by test driving operating safety of Brakes Steering Shock absorbers Transmission Reset the service display according to manufacturer s instructio...

Page 199: ...Maintenance overview REFERENCE 197...

Page 200: ...tion 86 Air vents see Air outlets 82 Air volume 83 85 Airbag switch see Key switch for front passenger airbags 40 Airbags 74 deactivating 40 indicator light for front passenger s airbags 41 reactivati...

Page 201: ...g 93 BreakdownService seeMobile Service 168 Built date 4 Bulb changing see Lights and bulbs 157 Button for starting engine 46 Buttons in steering wheel 9 C Call accepting 131 rejecting 132 terminating...

Page 202: ...rd see Displays 10 Data dimensions 186 filling capacities 192 weights 187 Data memory 152 Date setting 65 Date setting 115 Daytime running lights 77 DBC Dynamic Brake Control see Brake assist 69 Deact...

Page 203: ...ystem 92 Expanding the luggage area 95 Exterior mirror automatic dimming 38 Exterior mirrors 37 automatic heating 38 folding in and out 38 towing a trailer 101 External audio equipment 87 113 115 Eyes...

Page 204: ...49 Hands free unit 12 134 Hazard warning flashers 12 Head restraints 34 safe seated position 32 Head level airbag 74 Headlight beam throw adjustment 78 Headlight adjustment see Rule of the road 94 He...

Page 205: ...96 Licence plate light bulb replacement 161 Light automatic driving lights control 76 Light switch 76 Light emitting diodes LEDs 157 Lighter 89 Lighting instruments 80 lights and bulbs 157 vehicle se...

Page 206: ...ased Service CBS 151 Nose weight 101 190 Nozzles see Air outlets 82 Nozzles see Ventilation 86 Number of seat belts 32 Nylon rope see Towrope 171 O OBD socket see Socket for on board diagnosis 152 Oct...

Page 207: ...r window heating 83 85 Rear seat backrests hinged 95 Rear view mirror see Mirrors 37 Reception quality 117 radio stations 109 115 regional programme 111 117 Recirculated air mode 83 85 Recirculation o...

Page 208: ...Securing the load 98 Securing the load see Loads 98 Securing vehicle from inside 24 from outside 21 Selector lever automatic transmission with Steptronic 50 Selector lever lock automatic transmission...

Page 209: ...rt stop button 46 Switching on off CD player 108 114 119 Radio MINI Boost CD 114 Radio MINI CD 108 Symbols 4 T Tail lights see Rear lights 160 Tailgate 25 convenient access 28 opening from outside 25...

Page 210: ...hout remote control see Convenient access 27 Unlocking and locking doors confirmation signals 22 from inside 24 from outside 21 Upholstery general care 155 USB audio interface 121 V Vehicle battery 16...

Page 211: ...192 Window washer system 53 washer fluid 55 washer jets 54 Windows 30 closing 30 comfort operation 22 opening 30 safety switch 31 trap protection 31 Windscreen cleaning 54 defrosting 84 85 Windscreen...

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