Mini CLUBMAN, Owner'S Manual

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Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer
fluid concentrate or alcohol-based anti-
freeze can lead to incorrect readings at tem-
peratures below +5 ℉/-15 ℃.
Manual transmission
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of
accident. Before leaving the vehicle, se-
cure the vehicle against rolling away.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-
cured against rolling away, follow the fol-
lowing:
– Set the parking brake.
– On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, turn the front wheels in the di-
rection of the curb.
– On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-
stance with a wheel chock.
NOTICE
When shifting to a lower gear, excessive
RPM can damage the engine. There is a
risk of damage to property, among other
potential damage. When shifting into 5th
or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the
right.
Shift pattern
– 1–6: forward gears.
– R: reverse gear.
Shifting
General information
Depending on the motorization, the RPM
during a shifting operation is adjusted auto-
matically as required for harmonious gear
changing.
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance push the gear-
shift lever dynamically to the left and en-
gage reverse gear with a forward shifting
movement.
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