Mini Cooper S ALL4 Owner'S Manual Download Page 37

Adjustments

Controls

 35

Front

1.

Pull up as far as it will go.

2.

Fold the backrest back slightly.

3.

Press button

1

 and pull the head restraint 

out as far as it will go.

4.

Also press button

with a suitable tool and 

completely remove the head restraint.

5.

Fold back the backrest.

Rear

1.

Pull up as far as it will go.

2.

Fold the backrest forward slightly.

3.

Press button

and pull the head restraint 

out completely.

4.

Also press button

with a suitable tool and 

completely remove the head restraint.

5.

Fold rear seat backrest back into position.

Seat heating*

Switching on

Press once for each temperature level. 
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
If you continue driving within the next 
15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically 
activated at the previously set temperature.
The temperature is lowered or the heating is 
switched off entirely to reduce the drain on the 
battery.
The LEDs stay lit.

Switching off

Press button longer.

Safety belts

Observe the instructions on page

33

 to 

ensure the best possible personal protec-

tion.

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Before every drive, make sure that all occupants 
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the 
safety belt as an additional safety device, but 
they do not represent a substitute.

Front and rear seats

Closing

Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt 
buckle.
The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of 
any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop-
erly, page

33

.

Opening

1.

Grasp the belt firmly.

2.

Press the red button in the buckle.

3.

Guide the belt into its reel.

Height adjustment for rear seat belt 
tongues

When the outer rear seats are unoccupied, the 
seat belt tongues can be slid back to the cargo 
area trim panel with a clasp to prevent noise.

Summary of Contents for Cooper S ALL4

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

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Page 3: ...ew MINI This Owner s Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating safety and mainte nance i...

Page 4: ...Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English II 11 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorin...

Page 5: ...safely 41 Driving 51 Controls overview 59 Technology for driving comfort and safety 71 Lamps 76 Climate 81 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 90 Things to remember when driving Entertainment...

Page 6: ...ates special equipment country specific equipment and optional accessories as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing Symbols on vehicle components Indicates that you...

Page 7: ...ofessional advice on using these items are available from all MINI dealers Installation and operation of accessories that have not been approved by the manufacturer of your MINI such as alarms radios...

Page 8: ...Warranty Information Booklet for US models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications this could result in serious damage...

Page 9: ...General information Notes 7...

Page 10: ...Watch Me...

Page 11: ...Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communications Mobility Reference AT A GLANCE...

Page 12: ...Controls and displays 1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors folding them in and out 36 2 Parking lamps 71 Low beams 71 Automatic headlamp control 71 Adaptive Light Control 73 Turn signals 46 High beams 74...

Page 13: ...ition on off and starting stopping the engine 41 Continuing cruise control 49 Right Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating Left Increase or reduce volume Activating deactivating cruise control...

Page 14: ...sition of automatic transmission 43 Computer 52 Date of next scheduled service and remaining distance to be driven 55 Odometer and trip odometer 51 Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 63 Resetting the...

Page 15: ...in indicator area 1 or 2 Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on What to do in case of a malfunction A list of...

Page 16: ...AT A GLANCE Cockpit 14 Around the center console...

Page 17: ...Interior lamps 75 Temperature Recirculated air mode Air distribution for air conditioner Air distribution to the windshield Air distribution to the upper body area Air distribution to the footwell Au...

Page 18: ...for confirming the menu items displayed above them 5 Changing stations tracks Changing stations Changing tracks on the CD player 6 Display 7 Selecting functions Turn selecting a menu item or setting...

Page 19: ...FIG 2 Press the knob arrow 1 to confirm a high lighted function Via function buttons Press the button To carry out a function that is shown on the dis play press the button that is below to the left o...

Page 20: ...Handle Me...

Page 21: ...AT A GLANCE Driving tips Entertainment Communications Mobility Reference Controls...

Page 22: ...can supply new remote con trols as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss Integrated key Press button 1 to release the key The integrated key fits the following locks Driver s door...

Page 23: ...control Via the door lock In cars with Comfort Access via the door handles on the driver s and passenger s sides The remote control can also be used to switch on off the welcome lamps and interior la...

Page 24: ...utton until the display changes The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Convenient opening Hold the button down The power windows are opened and the glass roof is tilted Convenie...

Page 25: ...elf out do not place the key down in the cargo area If the liftgate was locked before opening it will be locked again after it is closed Before and after each trip check that the liftgate has not been...

Page 26: ...indows and glass roof can be operated via the door lock Opening closing Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured Releasi...

Page 27: ...ess the button repeatedly until the display shows the illustrated symbol arrow 7 Press and hold the button until the display changes 8 Press the button to select The central locking system automatical...

Page 28: ...rior to towing away There is an interruption in the power supply from the battery The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorized entry or tampering by means of An acoustic alarm Switching on the haza...

Page 29: ...itched off together This prevents false alarms e g in the following situations In duplex garages When being transported on car carrying trains ferries or trailers If pets are to remain inside the car...

Page 30: ...and hold button 1 In addition the windows and the glass sunroof are closed Unlocking the liftgate separately Press the top side of the MINI emblem If the vehicle detects that a remote control has bee...

Page 31: ...is malfunc tioning Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked If necessary insert another remote control into the ignition lock The warning lamp lights up when the engine...

Page 32: ...nly be tilted In this case have the system initialized The manufacturer of your MINI recommends that you have this work done by your MINI dealer Windows To prevent injuries exercise care when closing...

Page 33: ...d con tinue closing Do not install any accessories that might inter fere with window movement Otherwise the pinch protection system could be impaired Closing without pinch protection If there is an ex...

Page 34: ...injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded depending on the circumstances The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individ ual...

Page 35: ...and on damaged safety belts on page 36 Seat adjustment front Observe the instructions on page 33 to ensure the best possible personal protec tion Longitudinal direction Pull lever arrow 1 and move the...

Page 36: ...Backrest Adjusting backrest angle refer to page 92 Head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident Co...

Page 37: ...at the previously set temperature The temperature is lowered or the heating is switched off entirely to reduce the drain on the battery The LEDs stay lit Switching off Press button longer Safety belts...

Page 38: ...orrect operation of these safety systems is not ensured Mirrors Exterior mirrors The mirror on the passenger s side is more curved than the driver s mirror The objects seen in the mirror are closer th...

Page 39: ...rror and the windshield Do not place stickers or decals on the wind shield in front of the mirror Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion otherw...

Page 40: ...a child restraint system For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 68 Child restraint systems installation Before installing a child restraint system...

Page 41: ...t of the area for the child restraint fixing system The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are located at the points indicated by the arrows Make sure that both lower LATCH anchors are properly engage...

Page 42: ...tether strap to the anchor using the hook 4 Push the head restraint into its lowermost position 5 Pull the retaining strap tight Securing doors and windows Rear doors Slide down the safety lever on th...

Page 43: ...doing so If the Start Stop button is pressed while the clutch is depressed in the manual transmission or the brake pedal is depressed in the automatic transmission the engine starts Radio readiness In...

Page 44: ...ucces sion or repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start Otherwise the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the cat alytic conver...

Page 45: ...ing so con tinuously press the button of the parking brake lever Otherwise excessive force could lead to over braking and loss of traction i e fishtailing at the rear axle Manual transmission When shi...

Page 46: ...are ready to start A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector lever positions R and P Overriding the selector lever lock Press the button on the front of the selector lever arrow P Park Select...

Page 47: ...ld cause the engine to over rev will not be executed by the system The selected gear is displayed briefly followed by the current gear Shifting on the steering wheel With the selector lever in positio...

Page 48: ...s failed Indicating a turn briefly Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn Triple turn signal activation Press the lever as far as the resistance poin...

Page 49: ...hen the vehicle is stationary Intermittent wipe or rain sensor If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor the intermittent wipe time is preset If the car is equipped with a rain sensor the time bet...

Page 50: ...ot use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty otherwise you will damage the washer pump Only use the washers if the hood has been com pletely closed otherwise the headlamp washer system...

Page 51: ...s Cruise control The concept Cruise control is available at vehicle speeds of at least approx 20 mph or 30 km h The car then stores and maintains the speed that you specify using the button on the ste...

Page 52: ...ting using the button Press and hold button 3 The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal After the button is released the driving speed is maintained and stored Decreasing speed...

Page 53: ...4 Fuel gauge Fuel tank capacity Approx 12 4 US gal 47 liters You will find information on refueling on page 128 If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period when you are driving in mountainou...

Page 54: ...me the engine has been run ning To reset average fuel consumption press the button in the turn signal lever for approx 2 seconds Current fuel consumption Displays the current fuel consumption to allow...

Page 55: ...laying vehicle check 58 Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 63 Resetting the Tire Pres sure Monitor 65 Setting formats and units of measure resetting to factory settings 55 Adjusting settings Confirmat...

Page 56: ...y changes directly to the next setting or item of information Formats and units of measure To set the formats and units of measure The set tings are stored for the remote control currently in use refe...

Page 57: ...use refer also to Personal Profile on page 20 1 Press the button on the turn signal indicator as often as necessary until SET INFO is dis played 2 Press and hold the button until the display changes...

Page 58: ...ton on the turn signal indicator as often as necessary until SET INFO is dis played 3 Press and hold the button until the display changes 4 Briefly press the button repeatedly until the corresponding...

Page 59: ...he MENU button 2 Press the button 3 Press the button 4 Select the desired menu item TT MM or JJ 5 Turn the button on the right to set values 6 Press the button on the right to store values 7 Press the...

Page 60: ...ed The symbol indicates that Check Control mes sages have been stored Check Control mes sages can be viewed whenever it is convenient Viewing stored Check Control messages Stored Check Control message...

Page 61: ...onstant e g when driv ing parallel to a wall the acoustic signal stops after approx 3 seconds Adjustments The volume of the acoustic signals can be set refer to page 102 Malfunction Indicator lamp lig...

Page 62: ...ce the pressure on the brake for the duration of the full braking application Dynamic Stability Control DSC The concept DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing traction when you pull away from res...

Page 63: ...the tachometer The Dynamic Stability Control DSC is deacti vated the Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti vated For better control The indicator light on the tachometer is flashing DTC controls the d...

Page 64: ...iling road conditions Sport button Pressing the button causes your MINI to respond even more sportily Engine responds more spontaneously to movements of the accelerator Steering response is more direc...

Page 65: ...as necessary until SET INFO is dis played 3 Press and hold the button until the display changes 4 Briefly press the button repeatedly until the corresponding symbol and RESET are dis played 5 Press a...

Page 66: ...km When driving with damaged tires the handling characteristics change e g the vehicle will skid sooner when braking braking distances will be longer or self steering response will change Adapt your...

Page 67: ...s often as necessary until SET INFO is dis played 3 Press and hold the button until the display changes 4 Briefly press the button repeatedly until the symbol for Tire Pressure Monitor and ACTIVE are...

Page 68: ...ire 1 Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km h 3 At the next opportunity check the air pres sure in all four tires If the inflation pressure is correct...

Page 69: ...at illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your ti...

Page 70: ...phone Do not attach seat covers cushions or other objects not specifically approved for seats with integral side airbags to the front seats Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over...

Page 71: ...ions ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your MINI Do not place items on the front passenger seat Do not place items un...

Page 72: ...entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are oper ational Airbag system malfunction The warning lamp does not come on when radio readiness is switched on The warning lamp stays lit continuously In...

Page 73: ...ecipitation Adaptive Light Control is active The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky When driving into tunnels with bright overhead lights there may be a delay before...

Page 74: ...he illustrated symbol 7 Press and hold the button until the display changes 8 Press the button to select The function is deactivated Select the appropriate duration e g 40 seconds 9 Press the button f...

Page 75: ...ress the button for a longer period The setting is stored Adaptive Light Control The concept Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road s...

Page 76: ...Switching off Press the lever up or down to the pressure point Fog lamps Press the button to switch the lamps on and off Fog lamps The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps...

Page 77: ...he interior lamps on off Press the switch To switch off the interior lamps permanently press the switch for about 3 seconds Reading lamps Reading lamps are provided in the front and rear adjacent to t...

Page 78: ...equipment your MINI contains an air conditioner or an automatic climate control 1 Air conditioner 77 2 Automatic climate control 78 Air vents 3 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows...

Page 79: ...dows or removes it quickly Depending on the weather the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started To cool the air more quickly and intensely when the external temperature is high you...

Page 80: ...sary 6 Turn on rear window defroster if necessary Microfilter The microfilter captures dust and pollen The microfilter is changed by your MINI dealer dur ing routine maintenance work Automatic climate...

Page 81: ...mode and if necessary increase the air flow rate The recirculated air mode should not be used over an extended period of time otherwise the air quality in the passenger compartment will deteriorate co...

Page 82: ...n the windows or removes it quickly Depending on the weather the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started The recirculated air mode may be switched on auto matically When the AUTO bu...

Page 83: ...original hand held transmitter Checking compatibility If this symbol appears on the package or in the instructions supplied with the original hand held transmitter you can assume that the radio remot...

Page 84: ...possibilities for synchronization or programming of additional hand held transmit ters When programming hand held transmitters that employ an alternating code please observe the following supplementa...

Page 85: ...he glove compartment after use while the vehicle is being driven Ventilation Depending on your vehicle s equipment the glove compartment can be ventilated and if the cooling function is switched on ca...

Page 86: ...not attach accessory parts in the vicin ity of the parking brake otherwise they can be damaged when the parking brake lever is actuated Example cupholder Inserting base plate The lever 3 can be locked...

Page 87: ...argo area cover Cupholders and ashtray Cupholders Use lightweight nonbreakable containers and do not transport hot beverages Oth erwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident...

Page 88: ...h as flashlights car vacuum cleaners etc up to approx 140 watts at 12 volts as long as one of the following sockets is available Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable...

Page 89: ...Practical interior accessories Controls 87...

Page 90: ...Drive Me...

Page 91: ...AT A GLANCE Controls Entertainment Communications Mobility Reference Driving tips...

Page 92: ...During this break in period engage the clutch gently Following part replacement The same break in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the cours...

Page 93: ...existing one or onto other objects Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be appropri ately fastened Make sure that the floor mats are securely fastened again after they...

Page 94: ...ey could damage the vehicle Expanding cargo area Cargo area cover Do not place any objects on the cover otherwise they could endanger the car s occupants e g in the case of braking or sudden swerving...

Page 95: ...rear seat back rest there is a cargo area privacy screen It can be folded down and used as a loading platform When the rear seat backrests are folded down do not fold the privacy screen upright In an...

Page 96: ...Remove the pouch with the cargo net from the storage compartment under the pull out floor panel in the cargo area 2 Remove the cargo net from the pouch then unroll and unfold it After use fold the car...

Page 97: ...icle and unstable driving conditions may result 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passen...

Page 98: ...ealer These cargo straps are fastened using eight securing eyes Two of them are located on the side wall arrows 1 of the cargo area Two of them are located on the rear wall arrows 2 of the cargo area...

Page 99: ...braking maneuvers and take corners gently Rear luggage rack A special rear mounted luggage rack is available as an optional accessory It does not require a trailer hitch Please comply with the precaut...

Page 100: ...e g at traffic lights railroad crossings or in traffic jams Have the vehicle serviced Have your vehicle serviced regularly to achieve good economy and a long vehicle life The man ufacturer of your MIN...

Page 101: ...riefly activate DTC refer to DTC Dynamic Traction Control on page 61 If the drive wheels spin on one side depress the accelerator pedal sufficiently so that the driving stability control systems can d...

Page 102: ...Rock Me...

Page 103: ...AT A GLANCE Controls Driving tips Communications Mobility Reference Entertainment...

Page 104: ...gnals have a set minimum and max imum volume below which they can not fall and above which they can not go Set the audio source to a high volume to be able to better set the volume of the audio signal...

Page 105: ...o page 57 Radio Your radio is designed to receive FM and AM sig nals Listening to the radio 1 Switch on the radio refer to page 102 2 If necessary press the MODE button 3 Press the button 4 Press the...

Page 106: ...the corresponding button as often as necessary until the desired wave length band is selected 2 Press the desired but ton For the knob on the right Turn the knob on the right as long as necessary unt...

Page 107: ...eption can be interrupted and then resume from time to time In this type of situation it is suggested that digital radio reception be turned off Selecting programs from a digital station Some stations...

Page 108: ...ODE button 2 Press the button 3 Press the button for a longer period A phone number and the electronic serial number ESN are displayed For blocking the electronic serial number is required 4 To block...

Page 109: ...nder tunnels in parking garages next to tall buildings nearby trees with dense foliage nearby mountains or other possible strong sources of radio interfer ence Service should resume normally after the...

Page 110: ...not use CDs with after market labels other wise the labels can loosen as a result of the heat generated during playback and possibly cause irreparable damage to the system Only use round CDs with a st...

Page 111: ...in adapter Popular audio files such as MP3 AAC and M3U playlists can be played Depending on the audio file proper playback can not be ensured in every case such as for bit rates greater than 256 kbit...

Page 112: ...release the button Random order Press the button The current track is played to the end Afterwards the tracks in the current folder are played back in random order To terminate the random generator Pr...

Page 113: ...evice For this reason audio devices are not to be connected to a receptacle in the vehicle dur ing operation Do not expose audio devices to extreme ambient conditions for example very high temperature...

Page 114: ...Connect Me...

Page 115: ...AT A GLANCE Controls Driving tips Entertainment Mobility Reference Communications...

Page 116: ...not hold the mobile phone in your hand while you are driving use the hands free system instead If you do not observe this precaution your being distracted can endanger vehicle occupants and other road...

Page 117: ...s 2 Marking to select a function 3 Reception of the mobile phone network flashes when a call is being made 4 Pairing a new mobile phone delete pairing data of a mobile phone or switching Blue tooth on...

Page 118: ...connection not confirmed or visible refer to Owner s Manual for the mobile phone A number with at least 4 and at most 16 digits has been established as the Blue tooth passkey Only required once for pa...

Page 119: ...tooth passkey can be entered using the radio then the following appears on the dis play 9 Enter the Bluetooth passkey using the num ber buttons of the mobile phone 10 Press the button to enter the Blu...

Page 120: ...change the sequence of mobile phones in the list 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the button 3 Press the button 4 Turn the right rotary knob until the display shows the mobile phone whose position in...

Page 121: ...volume The telephone connection quality is low Depending on the mobile phone it is possi ble to adjust the strength of the Bluetooth signal Insert the mobile phone into the snap in adapter or place i...

Page 122: ...keypad dialing to gain access to network services or to control devices e g to remotely access an answering machine This requires the DTMF code This function is available if a connection has been est...

Page 123: ...ress the MENU button 2 Press the button 3 Press the button The arrows indicate that additional letters can be displayed Turn the right rotary knob to display addi tional letters 4 Turn the right rotar...

Page 124: ...ding on the mobile phone the call is automatically switched to hands free mode If the switch does not occur automatically then follow the instructions that appear on the dis play of the mobile phone a...

Page 125: ...phone number Digit sequences can be deleted after the system has repeated the digits The command can be repeated as often as nec essary Deleting phone number All digits entered up to this point are de...

Page 126: ...void noise interference Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while speaking MINI contact When the ignition is switched on several MINI dealer phone numbers can be displayed Road Assist roadside service...

Page 127: ...phone 1 Depending on the mobile phone it may be necessary to remove the protective cap of the antenna connector and from the USB connection of the mobile phone 2 Push the mobile phone with the buttons...

Page 128: ...Move Me...

Page 129: ...AT A GLANCE Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communications Reference Mobility...

Page 130: ...easing the fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction you can manually release the fuel filler flap 1 Open cargo area trim panel arrow 1 2 Pull the green knob with the gas pump sym bol...

Page 131: ...inimum fuel grade Otherwise the engine could be damaged Use high quality brands Field experience has indicated significant differ ences in fuel quality volatility composition additives etc among gasol...

Page 132: ...Tire Pressure Monitor page 65 Pressure specifications The tables below provide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature The tire inflation pressures appl...

Page 133: ...Wheels and tires Mobility 131 Observe all national and local maximum speed limits otherwise violations of the law could occur...

Page 134: ...those exceeding 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopas cal with cold tires Cold ambient temperature 195 60 R 16 89 H M S 205 55 R 17 91 H M S 205 55 R 1...

Page 135: ...ds including those exceeding 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopas cal with cold tires Cold ambient temperature 195 60 R 16 89 H M S 205 55 R 17 91 H M...

Page 136: ...s depends upon the actual conditions of their use how ever and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and...

Page 137: ...even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface Winter tires When winter tires wear down past a tread depth of 0 16 in 4 mm they become perceptibly less suitable for winter cond...

Page 138: ...r this include potentially different tire casing structures and often wide variations in tire age which can result in a limited service life Correct wheels and tires The manufacturer of your MINI reco...

Page 139: ...ximum permitted speed for the mounted tires must be displayed in your field of view This label is available at your tire dealer or MINI dealer Storage Always store wheels and tires in a cool dry place...

Page 140: ...re is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Hood Releasing Pull the lever Do not clean the windshield and head lamps if the hood is unlocked as this may damage the headlamp washer s...

Page 141: ...engine oil level regularly e g when refueling Checking engine oil level 1 With the vehicle s engine at normal operat ing temperature i e after uninterrupted driving for at least 6 miles 10 km park the...

Page 142: ...may result The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine Some types of oil may not be available in every country Approved oil types Additional information on approved types of oil can...

Page 143: ...coolant can cause burns Do not open the hood until the engine has cooled down The coolant level is correct if it is between the Min and Max markings Topping off 1 Turn the cap of the expansion tank a...

Page 144: ...information in the remote control while you are driving Your MINI dealer can read out this data from the remote control unit and propose an optimized maintenance approach Whenever you take your car i...

Page 145: ...Severe misfiring can quickly lead to serious dam age of emissions related components espe cially the catalytic converter In addition mechanical engine components can become damaged If the fuel filler...

Page 146: ...dry them otherwise water can reduce braking efficiency over the short term and the brake rotors can corrode Car washes Preference should be given to cloth car washes Do not use automatic high pressur...

Page 147: ...indows Clean the outside and inside of the windows and mirrors with a window cleaner Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners containing quartz Wiper blades Clean with soapy water and change regularly t...

Page 148: ...f the typical properties of natural leather Dust and road grit in the pores and folds of the leather have an abrasive effect leading to increased wear and causing the leather surface to become brittle...

Page 149: ...oft non scratching lint free cloth Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning the display as this can cause damage Do not use chemical or abrasive house hold cleaning agents Keep fluids of any kind away fr...

Page 150: ...ot feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here Never touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare fingers as even minute amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb s surface...

Page 151: ...not prohibit this Have any work on the xenon lamp system including bulb replacement carried out only by a MINI dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor dance with the...

Page 152: ...b 21 watt bulb P21W if necessary PY 21 W 1 Turn in the wheel 2 Remove cover 1 To do so turn the cover counterclockwise 3 Remove the inside cover To do so turn the cover counterclockwise 4 Unscrew the...

Page 153: ...mping clip arrows and remove bulb holder 3 Unscrew bulb counterclockwise and replace 4 To insert the new bulb and replace the cover proceed in reverse order Side marker lamps Have these bulbs replaced...

Page 154: ...n the straight ahead position and engage the steering wheel lock Engage the parking brake and shift into 1st or reverse gear or place the selector lever in position P All passengers should be outside...

Page 155: ...rrect the tire inflation pressure Filling the tire with sealant Proceed in the specified order otherwise sealant may emerge under high pres sure 1 Shake the sealant bottle 2 Pull the connecting hose 6...

Page 156: ...e sealant Immediately drive approx 3 miles 5 km so that the sealant evenly distributes itself Do not exceed speeds of 50 mph 80 km h If possible do not drop below 10 mph 20 km h Correct the tire infla...

Page 157: ...heel if the vehicle is on an incline If the wheel is changed on a surface with a more severe slope take additional precautions to secure the vehicle from roll ing 2 Uncover the lug bolts if necessary...

Page 158: ...e battery in the vehicle when the engine is off Connections refer to Jump start ing on page 158 Disposal After replacing old batteries return the used batteries to your MINI dealer or to a recycling c...

Page 159: ...Replacing components Mobility 157 In the engine compartment Opening the cover Press the latch In the vehicle interior On the right side of the footwell Opening the cover Press out at the recess...

Page 160: ...If the car s own battery is flat your MINI s engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle s battery You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle Only use...

Page 161: ...al of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle Body ground in MINI 6 Attach the second terminal clamp of the minus jumper cable to the negative termi nal of the battery or t...

Page 162: ...st the rear axle raised as this would allow the steering to turn There is no power assist while the engine is off Thus braking and steering will require increased effort Switch on the hazard warning f...

Page 163: ...r rear axle raised individually otherwise the wheels may lock and the transfer case may be dam aged Only have your MINI Countryman transported on a flat bed Tow starting Avoid tow starting the vehicle...

Page 164: ...Some lamps can light up in different colors Corre sponding distinctions are made in the text 1 2 Cause What to do Turn signals High beams headlamp flasher switched on Fog lamps switched on Rear fog l...

Page 165: ...e engine page 41 Ignition switched on and driver s door open Switch off the ignition page 41 or close the driver s door Lamps still on Roadside parking lamps on Door open Hood open Fuel cap missing or...

Page 166: ...a longer journey or in cars with Comfort Access replace the battery Belt tensioners and or airbag system failed Have the system checked immedi ately Fasten the safety belts anyway Power steering faile...

Page 167: ...eating Carefully bring the car to a stop switch off the engine and allow it to cool down Do not open the hood otherwise there is a risk of injury from scalding Contact your MINI dealer Lights up in ye...

Page 168: ...em checked as soon as possible Indication in Canadian models Lights up in red Brake fluid level too low Braking action is reduced stop with care Contact the nearest MINI dealer Lights up in yellow Hil...

Page 169: ...ams tail lamps and brake lamps still operational All other lamps failed Depress the brake to start the engine again Lights up in yellow Control of the brake lamps failed or fuel supply malfunctioning...

Page 170: ...braking with full force driving on rough tracks and depressing the accelerator pedal to full throttle or kickdown position Have the system checked immediately Indication in US models The driving stab...

Page 171: ...nk well ahead Avoid rough track driving full throttle oper ation and use of the transmission s kickdown mode Have the system checked immediately ALL4 all wheel drive and DSC have failed Continued driv...

Page 172: ...tion pressure and reset the system page 65 The small lamp flashes yellow and then stays on the large lamp lights up in yellow Wheel mounted without TPM electronics Have the system checked The TPM is t...

Page 173: ...essed or Manually releasing the selector lever lock page 45 brake signal malfunctioning gear can be engaged without depress ing the brake To engage a gear while the vehicle is at a standstill always d...

Page 174: ...g lamp failed Have the lamps checked as soon as possible High beam headlamp failed Have the high beam headlamps checked Rear fog lamp failed Have the rear fog lamp checked Adaptive Light Control has f...

Page 175: ...Indicator and warning lamps Mobility 173 No service due Set speed limit exceeded Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date page 57 1 2 Cause What to do...

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Page 177: ...AT A GLANCE Controls Driving tips Entertainment Communications Mobility Reference...

Page 178: ...598 Number of cylinders 4 4 Maximum power out put hp 121 181 At engine speed rpm 6 000 5 500 Maximum torque with overboost lb ft Nm 114 155 177 240 192 260 At engine speed with overboost rpm 4 250 1 6...

Page 179: ...Technical data Reference 177 Dimensions All dimensions in inches mm Minimum turning radius dia 38 1 ft 11 6 m Information after the semicolon different values for MINI Cooper S...

Page 180: ...2 1 475 Approved gross weight Manual transmission lbs kg 3 858 1 750 3 990 1 810 4 101 1 860 Automatic transmis sion lbs kg 3 924 1 780 4 034 1 830 4 145 1 880 Approved front axle load Manual transmis...

Page 181: ...erence 179 Capacities US gal US quarts Liters Notes Fuel tank 12 4 approx 47 Fuel grade page 129 Including reserve of 2 1 approx 8 Window washer system incl headlamp washer system 4 2 approx 4 For mor...

Page 182: ...nter tires 137 All wheel drive refer to ALL4 62 Ambient air refer to Recirculated air mode 77 79 Ambient lighting 75 Antenna care 144 Antifreeze coolant 140 washer fluid 49 Antilock Brake System ABS 6...

Page 183: ...nia Proposition 65 warning 5 Call accepting 119 ending 120 rejecting 120 Calling refer to Phone numbers dialing 120 Can holders refer to Cupholders 85 Capacities 179 Car battery refer to Vehicle batte...

Page 184: ...e engine 42 Coolant 140 checking level 141 filling 141 temperature 141 Coolant temperature 141 Cooling fluid refer to Coolant 140 Cooling maximum 79 Copyright 2 Cornering light refer to Adaptive Light...

Page 185: ...g Comfort Access 27 switching off 42 Engine compartment 139 Engine coolant refer to Coolant 140 Engine oil adding 140 additives refer to Approved engine oils 140 alternative oil types 140 approved eng...

Page 186: ...sion with Steptronic 44 Gear shifting automatic transmission 44 manual transmission 43 Gearshift lever automatic transmission with Steptronic 44 manual transmission 43 General driving notes 90 Glass r...

Page 187: ...ess Go refer to Comfort Access 27 Keypad dialing 120 Kickdown 44 automatic transmission with Steptronic 44 Knock control 129 L Lamps and bulbs replacing bulbs 148 Lamps refer to Parking lamps Low beam...

Page 188: ...ng refer to Mobile phone pairing 116 installation location refer to Center armrest 83 pairing 116 what to do if 118 Mobile phone installation location refer to Center armrest 83 Mobility System 152 Mo...

Page 189: ...ng stations 104 switching on off 102 tone control 103 volume 102 Radio position refer to Radio readiness 41 Radio readiness 41 switched off 42 switched on 41 Rain sensor 47 Range refer to Cruising ran...

Page 190: ...tronic 44 Selector lever lock automatic transmission with Steptronic refer to Shiftlock 44 overriding manually 45 Selector lever positions automatic transmission with Steptronic 44 Service car refer t...

Page 191: ...hnical modifications 5 Telephone 114 hands free system 122 installation location refer to Center armrest 83 voice commands 122 Temperature display setting the units 54 Temperature of coolant refer to...

Page 192: ...g refer to Unlocking 28 Unlocking from inside 24 from outside 21 liftgate 28 setting unlocking behavior 21 without remote control refer to Comfort Access 27 Upholstery care 146 USB audio interface 109...

Page 193: ...m 31 safety switch 31 Windshield cleaning 48 defrosting and removing condensation 78 80 Windshield wiper blades changing 148 Windshield wipers refer to Wiper system 47 Winter tires 137 storage 137 Wip...

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