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Safety notes

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your

personal responsibility to assess the visi-

bility conditions and traffic situation cor-

rectly. There is a danger of accidents.

Adapt your driving style to the traffic con-

ditions. Observe the traffic situation and

intervene actively if the situation warrants

it.

WARNING

Displays and warnings do not relieve you

of personal responsibility. System limita-

tions can mean that warnings or system

responses are not issued or are issued too

late, incorrectly, or without justification.

There is a danger of accidents. Adapt your

driving style to the traffic conditions. Ob-

serve the traffic situation and intervene

actively if the situation warrants it.

WARNING

Due to system limitations, individual func-

tions may not work properly when tow

starting/towing with activated Intelligent

Safety Systems. There is a danger of acci-

dents. Switch off all Intelligent Safety Sys-

tems before tow-starting/towing.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Intelligent Safety button

Camera

The camera is located on the front side of

the rearview mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the

area in front of the rearview mirror.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically activated at the

start of each journey.

Switching on/off manually

Press the button briefly:

–

The menu for the Intelligent

Safety Systems is shown. The

systems are switched off indi-

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Page 1: ...OWNER S HANDBOOK MINI COUNTRYMAN LINK CONTENT A Z Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 3: ...t information on how to operate the vehicle enabling you to derive maximum benefit from the technical advantages of your MINI It also contains useful information which will help you to maintain both the operating and road safety of your MINI as well as its full resale value If applicable you will find updates after the editorial deadline in the appendix of the printed Owner s Handbook for the vehi...

Page 4: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTES Notes 8 QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI in brief 16 4 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 5: ...fety 148 Driving Stability Control Systems 170 Driving comfort 175 Air conditioning 195 Interior equipment 204 Storage compartments 207 Boot 210 DRIVING HINTS Driving precautions 220 Towing a trailer or using rear luggage rack 229 Saving fuel 236 For quick access to a particular topic or item please consult the detailed alphabetical index see page 384 5 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18...

Page 6: ... General care 325 REFERENCE Technical data 332 Appendix 344 License Texts and Certifications 345 Everything from A to Z 384 2018 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without written permission from BMW AG Munich English ID5 II 18 03 18 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling 6 Online...

Page 7: ...For quick access to a particular topic or item please consult the detailed alphabetical index see page 384 7 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 8: ...ailable on the Internet www mini com MINI Driver s Guide App In many countries the Owner s Handbook is available as an app for IOS or Android from the corresponding store Online Owner s Handbook The Online Owner s Handbook specifically describes the equipment and functions present in the vehicle The Online Owner s Handbook can be displayed in any of today s browsers For further information see pag...

Page 9: ... production date is defined as the calen dar month and the calendar year in which the vehicle body and the powertrain assem blies are joined and the vehicle is driven or moved from the production line Status of the Owner s Handbook General Continuous development ensures high lev els of vehicle safety and quality In rare in stances your vehicle may therefore differ from the information supplied her...

Page 10: ...o be adapted to any prevailing different operating conditions and approval requirements If your vehicle does not com ply with the homologation requirements in a certain country you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there A Service Partner is able to provide further informa tion Maintenance and repairs The advanced technology used in your vehi cle for example the state of the art materi...

Page 11: ...example Operating states of system components for example fill levels tyre inflation pressure battery status Status messages of the vehicle and its individual components for example wheel rotation speed wheel speed de celeration lateral acceleration fastened seat belt indicator Malfunctions and faults of important system components for example lights and brakes Information on vehicle damaging even...

Page 12: ...device that has been connected to the vehicle for example a smartphone USB stick or MP3 player If this data is saved in the vehicle it can be de leted at any time This data is only transmit ted to third parties if expressly desired This depends on the personal settings selected for using online services Depending on the equipment the following comfort and individual settings can be saved in the ve...

Page 13: ...nment system is used This information cannot be traced back to individual vehicles or people Evaluating the data enables the manufac turer to further improve its products or services for example by incorporating the most up to date traffic information The data transfer feature can be deactivated in the vehicle Certain services and functions some of which are subject to a charge can be deactivated ...

Page 14: ...14 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 15: ...QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI in brief 16 15 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 16: ...lass Roof are opened for as long as the button on the remote con trol is pressed Locking the vehicle Press the button on the remote con trol All vehicle entrances are locked Keep the button on the remote con trol pressed after locking The windows and the Glass Roof are closed for as long as the button on the remote con trol is pressed Central locking buttons Overview Central locking buttons Lockin...

Page 17: ... on the door handle of the driver or front passenger door Tailgate Opening Unlock the vehicle and press the button on the tailgate Unlock the vehicle and press the button on the tailgate If you are carrying the remote control press the button on the tailgate Press and hold the button on the remote control for approxi mately 1 second If applicable the doors are also un locked Closing Press the butt...

Page 18: ...ntil the tailgate has closed Seats mirrors and steering wheel Manually adjustable seats 1 Forward back 2 Thigh support 3 Height 4 Backrest angle Electrically adjustable seats 1 Memory function 2 Lumbar support 3 Backrest angle 4 Forward back height seat angle To adjust the head restraint Height Upwards push head restraint upwards Downwards press the button arrow 1 and slide the head restraint down...

Page 19: ... retrieved when re quired Seat position Exterior mirror position Saving 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Set the desired position 3 Press the button The LED in button is illuminated 4 Press the desired button 1 or 2 on the seat while the LED is illuminated The LED is extinguished Recalling The saved position is called up automati cally Press the desired button 1 or 2 The operation is halted when you pre...

Page 20: ...r mirrors Around the selector lever 1 Selector lever 2 Controller with buttons 3 Parking brake On board monitor Principle The on board monitor brings together the functions of a number of switches These functions can be operated using the Con troller Controller General The buttons can be used to call up menus directly The Controller can be used to se lect menu items and perform settings Buttons on...

Page 21: ...king brake when the vehi cle is stationary 2 Engaging the selector lever in posi tion P 3 Press the start stop button Manual gearbox stopping 1 Press the Start Stop button when the vehicle is at standstill 2 Engage first gear or reverse 3 Apply the parking brake Auto Start Stop function Steptronic transmission switches the en gine off automatically at a standstill to save fuel As soon as the brake...

Page 22: ...ected Selector lever lock A lock prevents an inadvertent change from selector lever position P to another selector lever position and depending on the trans mission version inadvertent shifting from selector lever position P or R To cancel the lock with the brake pedal pressed press the button on the front or side of the selector lever Steptronic transmission Sport and manual operation Sport progr...

Page 23: ...n switched off push the lever upwards or downwards beyond the resistance point for approximately 2 seconds Off press the lever briefly in the oppo site direction as far as the resistance point Light and lighting Light functions Symbol Function Rear fog lights Front fog lights Automatic driving lights control Lights off Automatic driving lights control Daytime driving lights Side lights Low beam he...

Page 24: ...ing off and flick wiping Press the lever down Switching off fast mode press down wards twice Switching off normal mode press down wards once To flick wipe press downwards once Rain sensor Activating deactivating Press the button on the wiper lever Adjust sensitivity Turn the knurled wheel on the wiper lever To clean the windscreen Pull the lever QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI in brief 24 Online Edition...

Page 25: ...um cooling AUTO program Button Function Recirculated air mode Automatic air recirculation control AUC recirculated air mode Adjust the air flow man ually Air distribution manual Defrost and demist the win dows Windscreen heating Rear window heating Infotainment Radio Controls 1 Traffic information 2 Changing the entertainment source 3 Sound output on off volume Your MINI in brief QUICK REFERENCE 2...

Page 26: ...d on the Control Display Enter the same control number on the device and via the on board mon itor then confirm The device is connected and displayed in the device list The mobile telephone is connected and shown in the first position on the list of mo bile telephones Telephony Accepting a call Incoming calls can be accepted using the on board monitor or using the button on the steering wheel Usin...

Page 27: ...on a level street and with the engine at operating temperature Manual gearbox Gear lever in idling position clutch and accelerator pedal not applied Steptronic transmission Selector lever in selector lever position N or P and accelerator pedal not applied Displaying the engine oil level On the radio 1 Press the button 2 Vehicle information 3 Vehicle status 4 Engine oil level The engine oil level i...

Page 28: ... Start service Contact to the mobile service is resaved A telephone number may be displayed Select it to dial the telephone number using a connected mobile telephone Warning triangle first aid kit First aid kit The first aid kit is in the boot Warning triangle The warning triangle is located in the tail gate To remove release the mounts QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI in brief 28 Online Edition for Part...

Page 29: ...Your MINI in brief QUICK REFERENCE 29 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 30: ...30 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 31: ...OVERVIEW Driving area 32 On board monitor 36 General settings 41 Owner s Handbook media 50 31 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 32: ...ap plies to safety relevant functions and sys tems Comply with the relevant laws and regulations when using the corresponding functions and systems Around the steering wheel 1 Power window switches 72 2 Exterior mirror operation 88 3 Buttons of the central locking 61 4 Lights Front fog lights 145 Rear fog lights 145 Light switch 141 Lights off Automatic driving lights con trol 143 Daytime driving ...

Page 33: ...o reduce the distance Camera based Cruise Control to increase the distance 6 Steering column lever left Turn indicator 110 High beam headlights head light flasher 110 High beam assistance 144 Parking lights 142 On board computer 135 7 Instrument cluster 124 8 Steering column lever right Windscreen wipers 110 Rain sensor 111 Cleaning windows 112 Rear wipers 113 Cleaning rear window 113 9 Buttons on...

Page 34: ...gent Safety 159 2 Control Display 36 3 Radio Multimedia 4 Glove box 207 5 Climate 195 6 Park Distance Control PDC 184 Rear view camera 187 Park Assistant 190 Auto Start Stop function 105 Engine start stop and ignition on off 102 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 170 MINI Driving Modes switch 172 OVERVIEW Driving area 34 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 35: ...tons 37 9 Parking brake 108 Around the roof lining 1 Emergency call SOS 316 2 Front passenger airbag indica tor lamp 151 3 Reading lights 147 4 Ambient lighting 147 5 Panorama Glass Roof 74 6 Interior light 146 Driving area OVERVIEW 35 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 36: ...hicle There is a danger of accidents Only oper ate the systems or devices if permissible in the traffic situation Stop if necessary and operate the systems or devices with the vehicle at a standstill Controls Overview 1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons Control Display General To clean the Control Display comply with the information regarding care see page 329 If the Control Display is exp...

Page 37: ...oller or any button on the Controller to switch it back on again Controller General The buttons can be used to call up menus directly The Controller can be used to se lect menu items and perform settings Operation Turning Pressing Tilting in two directions Buttons on the Controller Button Function Press once to call up the main menu Press twice to call up the last used menus To call up the previou...

Page 38: ...played Press the button The previous screen is opened again Tilt the Controller to the right The new screen is opened An arrow indicates that further screens can be called up Calling up recently used menus The recently used menus can be displayed Press the button twice Calling up the Options menu Press the button The Options menu is displayed The Options menu consists of various areas Operating op...

Page 39: ...t you enter Inputs are continuously compared with the data saved in the vehicle Only letters for which data is available are offered for entry Operating alphabetical lists For alphabetic lists with more than 30 en tries the letters for which entries are avail able can be shown on the left side 1 Turn the Controller quickly to the left or right All the letters for which an entry is available are sh...

Page 40: ...r the currently used driver profile Saving a function 1 Select the function using the on board monitor 2 Press and hold the desired but ton until a signal sounds Performing a function Press the button The function is carried out immedi ately If you have selected a telephone num ber for example the connection will also be established Displaying the button assignment Touch the buttons with your fing...

Page 41: ...ved for the currently used driver profile Time Setting the time Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Date and time 4 Time 5 Turn the Controller until the desired hours are displayed 6 Press the Controller 7 Turn the Controller until the desired mi nutes are displayed 8 Press the Controller Setting the time format Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Date and...

Page 42: ...sition can be displayed in the MINI Connected app Activating deactivating Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle settings 3 Vehicle tracking 4 Vehicle tracking 5 Select the desired setting Activating deactivating infor mation windows Information windows are automatically shown on the Control Display for some functions Some of these information win dows can be activated or deactivated Using...

Page 43: ...Notifications 2 Select the required message The associated menu is opened and the message displayed Deleting messages All messages which are not Check Control messages can be deleted from the list Check Control messages remain for as long as they are relevant Using the on board monitor 1 Notifications 2 Select the required message if neces sary 3 Press the button 4 Delete this notification or Dele...

Page 44: ...minutes in total to de lete data Operating requirements Data can only be deleted with the vehicle at a standstill Deleting data Follow the instructions on the Control Dis play Using the on board monitor 1 Switch on the ignition 2 My MINI 3 System settings 4 Data privacy 5 Delete personal data 6 Delete personal data 7 OK 8 Exit and lock the vehicle Deletion is completed after 15 minutes If not all ...

Page 45: ... ble with the vehicle is available at www mini com connectivity Malfunctions may occur when using unlis ted devices or different software versions Viewing the vehicle identification number and software part number When looking for compatible devices the vehicle identification number and software part number may have to be stated These numbers can be displayed in the vehicle Using the on board moni...

Page 46: ...ry steps have been carried out in the correct order Nevertheless the mobile device does not function as expec ted In such cases the following explanations may provide assistance Why could the mobile telephone not be paired or connected Too many Bluetooth devices are paired to the mobile telephone or the vehicle In the vehicle delete Bluetooth connec tions with other devices Delete all known Blueto...

Page 47: ...ices Common file systems are supported Formats FAT32 and exFAT are recom mended The following uses are possible Playback of music files via USB audio When connecting bear the following in mind Do not use force when inserting the plug into the USB interface Use a flexible adapter cable Protect the USB device from mechanical damage Due to the large variety of USB devices available on the market oper...

Page 48: ...ard monitor 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Mobile devices A symbol indicates which function a device is used for Symbol Function Telephone Bluetooth audio Configuring the device Functions can be activated or deactivated on a registered or connected device Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Mobile devices 4 Select the required device 5 Select the desired setting If a function i...

Page 49: ...le these functions are deactivated for an already connected device Deleting a device Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Mobile devices 4 Select a device 5 Delete device The device is disconnected and deleted from the device list General settings OVERVIEW 49 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 50: ... and special equipment available for the model series General The Owner s Handbook for navigation en tertainment and communication is available as a printed book from Service Supplementary Owner s Handbooks Please also follow the supplementary Own er s Handbooks which are attached in addi tion to the on board documentation as nee ded MINI Driver s Guide App Principle The app specifically describes...

Page 51: ...n about vehicle operation the oper ation of basic vehicle functions and what to do in the event of a breakdown Search by pictures The search by pictures function enables you to search for information and descriptions using pictures This is particularly useful for example if you require a description of an item of equipment but do not know its name Frequently Asked Questions This chapter contains a...

Page 52: ...ed in vehi cle X X Quick refer ence X X Search by pic tures X X Frequently asked ques tions X X Quick links X X Smart Scan X Keyword search X X X X included not included OVERVIEW Owner s Handbook media 52 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 53: ...Owner s Handbook media OVERVIEW 53 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

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Page 55: ...g children safely 91 Driving 102 Displays 124 Lights 141 Safety 148 Driving Stability Control Systems 170 Driving comfort 175 Air conditioning 195 Interior equipment 204 Storage compartments 207 Boot 210 55 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 56: ...rvice data in the remote control see page 302 Safety notes WARNING Persons remaining in the vehicle or pets left inside can lock the doors from the in side and lock themselves in In this case the vehicle cannot be opened from the out side There is a danger of injury Carry the remote control with you so that you can open the vehicle from the outside WARNING For some country specifications it is not...

Page 57: ...interior light see page 146 and the MINI logo projection are switched on provided that the interior light was not switched off manually Depending on the settings the welcome light and headlight courtesy delay fea ture see page 142 are switched on Exterior mirrors which were folded in via the comfort closing feature are fol ded out With anti theft system The anti theft system is switched off The al...

Page 58: ...be dependent on the ambient brightness After locking wait 10 seconds before press ing the button again Tailgate General To prevent the remote control from being locked in do not place the remote control in the boot Depending on the equipment installed and the country specifications it is possible to select whether the tailgate can be operated with the remote control and how the vehicle doors will ...

Page 59: ...d lift the cover The battery compartment is accessible 3 Push integrated key into the battery compartment cover and raise cover 4 Use a pointed object to push the battery in the direction of the arrow and lift it out 5 Insert a new type CR 2032 battery with the positive side facing upwards 6 Insert lid and cover 7 Push the integrated key into the remote control until it snaps into place Dispose of...

Page 60: ...link caused by the charging of mobile devices for example a mobile phone If there is a malfunction the vehicle can be unlocked and locked from the outside with the integrated key see page 60 Starting the engine via special ID of the remote control The engine cannot be started if the remote control has not been detected The drive ready state cannot be switched on if the remote control has not been ...

Page 61: ...ated key arrow 2 Unlocking locking using the door lock 1 Remove cover on the door lock To do so push the integrated key from underneath into the opening until it stops and remove the cover 2 Unlock or lock the door lock with the integrated key The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside Alarm system The alarm system is not switched on if the vehicle is locked with the integrated key...

Page 62: ... immediate vi cinity or inside the vehicle General Comfort Access supports the following functions Unlocking and locking the vehicle Comfort closing Open the tailgate Opening closing the tailgate contact lessly This function must be activated in the settings see page 69 This function is unavailable in vehicles with a trailer tow hitch or rear luggage rack preparation Operating requirements To lock...

Page 63: ...ped when the comfort closing feature is oper ating There is a danger of injury During comfort closing make sure that the area of movement is kept clear Closing Press and hold down the button on the outer door handle of the driver or front pas senger door In addition to locking the windows and the Glass Roof are closed The exterior mirrors are folded in Opening the tailgate General If the tailgate ...

Page 64: ...s unavailable in vehicles with a trailer tow hitch or rear luggage rack preparation This function must be activated in the set tings see page 69 General To prevent the remote control from being locked in do not place the remote control in the boot If the remote control is within the sensor range the tailgate can be accidentally opened or closed by an unintentional or pre sumed foot movement The se...

Page 65: ... may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the remote control in some conditions in cluding the following The battery of the remote control is dis charged Replacing the battery see page 59 Disruption of the radio link by transmis sion masts or other equipment transmit ting powerful signals Shielding of the remote control by met allic objects Do not transport the remote control to gether with meta...

Page 66: ...ut Comfort Access unlock vehicle With Comfort Access unlock the vehi cle or have the remote control about your person Press the button on the tailgate Press and hold the button on the remote control for approxi mately 1 second If applicable the doors are also un locked Unlocking with remote control see page 58 The tailgate is unlocked and can be swivel led upwards Closing The recessed handles in t...

Page 67: ...re is interrupted in the following situations If the vehicle begins to move By pressing the button on the outside of the tailgate Pressing again closes the tailgate By pressing the button on the inside of the tailgate Pressing again closes the tailgate By pressing the button on the remote control Pressing the button again re sumes the opening operation Pressing and holding the button closes the ta...

Page 68: ...ote control Pressing the button again and holding it down resumes the closing op eration Malfunction Safety note WARNING A locked tailgate can unexpectedly move during manual operation There is a dan ger of injury or damage to property Do not manually operate a locked tailgate Have a check performed by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist works...

Page 69: ...t Unlocking and locking Lights Radio Instrument cluster Favourites buttons Volumes sound Control Display Air conditioning Park Distance Control PDC Rear view camera MINI Driving Modes Intelligent Safety Driver s seat position exterior mirror position The positions set via the seat memory and the last position set are saved System limits It is not always possible to assign a remote control uniquely...

Page 70: ...or is opened after unlocking Lock after pulling away On driving off the vehicle is locked automatically Automatic unlocking Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle settings 3 Doors Key 4 Unlock at end of journey After the engine is switched off by pressing the start stop button the locked vehicle is unlocked automati cally Acknowledgement signals of the vehicle Using the on board monitor 1 ...

Page 71: ...e Signals of the indicator lamps Indicator lamp flashes every 2 seconds The alarm system is switched on Indicator lamp flashes for approximately 10 seconds before it flashes every 2 sec onds Interior movement detector and tilt alarm sensor are not active because doors bonnet or tailgate are not closed correctly Correctly closed access points are secured If the open access points are then closed th...

Page 72: ... until the next time the vehicle is locked Stopping the alarm Unlock the vehicle with the remote con trol or switch on the ignition if neces sary using the special ID feature of the remote control see page 60 With Comfort Access if you are carry ing the remote control with you unlock the vehicle via the button in the driver or front passenger door Power window switches General In an accident of co...

Page 73: ... Accessories on the windows for example aerials can impair the anti trap mecha nism There is a danger of injury Do not attach any accessories in the area of move ment of the windows Closing without the anti trap mechanism If an external danger or ice does not allow you to close the windows normally proceed as follows 1 Pull the switch past the resistance point and hold it there The window is close...

Page 74: ... con cerned closes without the anti trap mecha nism WARNING Parts of the body can become trapped when the windows are operating There is a danger of injury or damage to property When opening and closing make sure that the area of movement of the windows is kept clear 1 Open the window in question com pletely 2 Pull the switch as far as the resist ance point and hold it there The window is closed 3...

Page 75: ...ss roof as far as this comfort position Pressing the switch again opens the glass roof fully Closing the Glass Roof With Glass Roof open Press the switch to the front to the pressure point and hold The Glass Roof is closed as long as the switch is pressed and stops in the raised position Push the switch forward past the resist ance point and release The Glass Roof is closed and stops in the raised...

Page 76: ...peration is interrupted 2 Press the switch forwards once again beyond the resistance point and hold un til the Glass Roof closes without the anti trap mechanism Ensure that the closing area is clear Initialising after a power failure If a power failure occurs while the Glass Roof is opening or closing it may only have limited functionality afterwards In this case the system must be initialised MIN...

Page 77: ...ad restraints see page 85 Airbags see page 148 Front seats Safety notes WARNING To adjust the seat during a journey could cause the seat to move unexpectedly You could lose control of the vehicle There is a danger of accidents Only adjust the seat on the driver s side when at a standstill WARNING If the seat backrest is angled back too far the protective effect of the seat belt will no longer be g...

Page 78: ...up or press the lever down un til the desired height is reached Backrest angle Pull the lever and add or remove pressure on the backrest as required Lumbar support The curvature of the backrest can be changed in such a way that the lumbar re gion the lordosis is supported The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal column are supported to encourage an upright posture CONTROLS Seats mirrors and ste...

Page 79: ...tion see page 87 Overview 1 Memory function 2 Lumbar support 3 Backrest angle 4 Forward back height seat angle Forward back Press the switch forwards or backwards Height Press the switch up or down Seat angle Tilt the switch up or down Seats mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS 79 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 80: ...s shifted upwards downwards Thigh support Pull the lever on the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support Seat heating front Overview Seat heating Switching on Press the button once for each tem perature level The maximum temperature is selected if the three LEDs are illuminated If the journey is continued within about 15 minutes after a temporary stop the seat heating is automatically activa...

Page 81: ...The rear backrest is split 60 40 The left hand seat is connected to the middle part To adjust Pull the lever and slide the seat in the de sired direction After releasing the lever move the seat gen tly forward or back to make sure it engages properly Backrest angle Pull loop and add or remove pressure on backrest as required Seat belts Number of seat belts and belt buckles For the safety of the ve...

Page 82: ...gned to bear upon the body s skeleton and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or lie against pelvis chest and shoulders as applicable Do not route the lap section of the belt across the abdomen Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible consistent with comfort to pro vide the protection for which they have been designed A slack belt will greatly re duce the protection afford...

Page 83: ...trapped Avoid bulky clothing Keep the seat belt taut by occasionally pulling upwards on the upper section Adjustment for automatic retracting seat belts Pull the seat belt tongue diagonally across the body and push it into the belt buckle until it audibly engages into place It is important to adjust the belt length correctly To adjust the lap belt and check whether the belt tongue has en gaged cor...

Page 84: ...ations the seat belt reminder is also active if the front passenger seat belt is not fastened and heavy objects are on the front passenger seat Display in the instrument cluster A Check Control message is shown Check whether the seat belt has been fastened correctly Seat belt reminder for rear seats General The seat belt reminder is automatically acti vated every time the engine starts The seat be...

Page 85: ... the protective effect in the head and neck area There is a danger of injury Do not fit any covers on the seats or head restraints Do not hang objects such as coat hangers directly on the head re straint Only use accessories that have been classified as safe for attaching to the head restraint Do not use any accessories for exam ple cushions during the journey To adjust the height John Cooper Work...

Page 86: ...tilt as needed WARNING Parts of the body can become trapped when the head restraints are moving There is a danger of injury When moving the head restraint make sure that the area of movement is kept clear WARNING Objects on the head restraint reduce the protective effect in the head and neck area There is a danger of injury Do not fit any covers on the seats or head restraints Do not hang objects ...

Page 87: ...tting is not saved Safety notes WARNING There is a risk of entrapment when the seats are being moved There is a danger of injury or damage to property Before making any adjustment make sure that the area of movement of the seat is kept clear WARNING Using the memory function while driving may cause the seat to move unexpectedly You could lose control of the vehicle There is a danger of accidents O...

Page 88: ...e closer than they appear The distance to road users behind the vehicle could be incor rectly estimated for example when chang ing lane There is a danger of accidents Look over your shoulder to estimate the distance from following traffic Overview 1 To adjust 2 To select a mirror automatic parking function 3 To fold in and out To select a mirror To switch to the other mirror Push the switch Electr...

Page 89: ...When reverse gear is engaged the mirror glass on the front passenger side is tilted downwards This improves the view of the kerb or other obstacles near the ground for example when parking Activating 1 Push the switch to the driver s mirror position 2 Engaging selector lever position R When towing a trailer the automatic park ing function is switched off Deactivating Push the switch to the front p...

Page 90: ...el lock General Depending on the equipment the steering wheel locks automatically when the driver s door is opened Switch on the ignition to unlock Safety note WARNING If steering wheel lock is activated the ve hicle cannot be steered There is a danger of accidents Switch on the ignition prior to moving the vehicle To adjust 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Fold the lever downwards 3 Move the steering w...

Page 91: ...he start stop button Release the parking brake Opening and closing doors or win dows Engaging selector lever position N Operating vehicle equipment There is a risk of accidents or injury Do not leave children or animals unsupervised in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle take the remote control with you and lock the vehicle Not for Australia New Zealand Suitable seats Information about which chil...

Page 92: ...ld restraint system is mounted on the middle rear sear the outer rear seats are only allowed to be occupied if the outer belt buckles can be freely accessed The seat is not suitable for child restraint systems with a support stand d Adjust the inclination of the rear backrest to achieve the best possible routing of the belt Children always in the rear seats General Accident research has shown that...

Page 93: ... adapt the backrest angle of all the relevant seat backrests and adjust the seats correctly Make sure that the seats and their backr ests are correctly engaged or locked If possible adjust the height of the head re straints or remove them Fitting child restraints General Appropriate child restraint systems for ev ery age and weight class are available from a Service Partner of the manufacturer or ...

Page 94: ... on the front passenger seat Extreme hazard Do not use a rearward facing child re straint on a seat protected by an airbag in front of it Not for Australia New Zealand On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags WARNING Active front passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system if they are triggered There is a danger of injury Make sure that the front passenger air bags are...

Page 95: ... is expected in the future lower ISOFIX anchorages are supplied in line with applicable ADRs also for Australia Comply with the operating and safety notes from the manufacturer of the child restraint system when attaching and using ISOFIX child restraint systems Suitable ISOFIX child restraint systems The following ISOFIX child restraints may be used on the seats designated as appropri ate for thi...

Page 96: ...egory if the vehicle and the seat are listed in the vehicle type list of the manufacturer of the child restraint system IUF suitable for forward facing ISOFIX child restraint systems in the Universal category that have been approved for use in this weight class X the seat is not approved or equipped with mounting points for the ISOFIX system Brackets for lower ISOFIX anchors Safety note WARNING If...

Page 97: ...ced There is a danger of injury Make sure that the up per retaining strap is not routed to the up per attachment strap over sharp edges and that it is not twisted WARNING If the rear backrest is not locked the pro tective effect of the child restraint system is limited or non existing The rear back rest can fold forward in certain situations for example braking manoeuvre or acci dent There is a da...

Page 98: ...jury or even death Do not transport persons on the rear seat behind the front passenger seat if a child restraint system is mounted 1 Raise the head restraint if necessary 2 On the rear seat Guide the upper retain ing strap between or along both sides of the head restraint mounts to the mount ing point 3 Engage the hook of the retaining strap in the mounting point on the rear seat 4 Tighten the re...

Page 99: ...hild seats Appropriate child restraint systems for ev ery age and weight class are available from a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an other qualified Service Partner or a special ist workshop The manufacturer of the vehicle recom mends the following child restraint systems MINI Baby Seat Group 0 MINI Junior Seat Group 1 MINI Junior Seat Group 2 3 ISOFIX base Römer KidFix XP For Australia N...

Page 100: ...he upper re taining strap is identified with a Top Tether symbol Routing the retaining strap 1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Hook for the upper retaining strap 4 Mounting point 5 Seat backrest 6 Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point 1 Raise the head restraint if necessary 2 Guide the upper retaining strap between or along both sides of the head re...

Page 101: ... from the outside Safety switch for the rear Press the button on the driver s door if children are travelling in the rear Various functions are blocked and cannot be operated in the rear safety switch see page 73 Carrying children safely CONTROLS 101 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f r o m B A 7 6 ...

Page 102: ...f time To save battery power when the engine is off switch off the ignition and any unneces sary power consumers Ignition off Manual gearbox press the start stop button again do not press the clutch pedal Steptronic transmission press the start stop button again do not apply the brake All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster extinguish To save battery power when the engine is off switch off t...

Page 103: ...ff manually with the start stop button After approximately 8 minutes When locking via the central locking system Shortly before the battery is discharged so that an engine start remains possible Engine start Safety notes DANGER A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate ven tilation can allow harmful exhaust fumes to penetrate the vehicle The exhaust fumes contain pollutants which are colour less and od...

Page 104: ...hicle can set the vehicle in motion and endanger themselves or other road users for example by the following actions Pressing the start stop button Release the parking brake Opening and closing doors or win dows Engaging selector lever position N Operating vehicle equipment There is a risk of accidents or injury Do not leave children or animals unsupervised in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle ...

Page 105: ... Operating requirements The engine is automatically shut down when stationary under the following condi tions Manual gearbox Gearbox in neutral and clutch pedal not pressed Driver s seat belt buckled or driver s door closed Steptronic transmission Selector lever in selector lever position D Brake pedal remains pressed while the vehicle is at a standstill Driver s seat belt buckled or driver s door...

Page 106: ...sing the clutch pedal Steptronic transmission by releasing the brake pedal After starting the engine accelerate as nor mal Safety function After an automatic shut down the engine will not restart automatically if one of the following conditions is met Driver s seat belt unbuckled and driver s door open Bonnet has been unlocked Several indicator lamps illuminate for vari ous lengths of time The eng...

Page 107: ...tic engine stop the engine is started The engine can be started or stopped only by means of the start stop button The LED is extinguished Auto Start Stop function is activated Parking the vehicle during automatic engine stop With automatic engine stop the vehicle can be parked safely for example in order to leave it Steptronic transmission 1 Engaging the selector lever in posi tion P 2 Press the s...

Page 108: ... parking brake Opening and closing doors or win dows Engaging selector lever position N Operating vehicle equipment There is a risk of accidents or injury Do not leave children or animals unsupervised in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle take the remote control with you and lock the vehicle Overview Parking brake Engaging When the vehicle is stationary Pull the switch The LED is illuminated The...

Page 109: ...river s seat belt fastened and door closed Automatic release with manual gearbox Drive off as usual The parking brake is re leased when the clutch pedal is released LED and indicator lamp turn off Under the following preconditions the park ing brake is released automatically Engine on Gear engaged Driver s seat belt fastened and door closed Engine power is sufficient to start off Malfunction If th...

Page 110: ...urn Malfunction If the indicator lamp flashes more rapidly than usual a turn signal light has failed When towing a trailer the light might also indicate failure of one of the turn signal lights of the trailer High beam headlights headlight flasher Push the lever forwards or pull it back High beam headlights on arrow 1 High beam headlights off headlight flasher arrow 2 Wiper system General Do not u...

Page 111: ...eturns to the home position when released Switching off and flick wiping Press the lever down Switching off fast wiping speed press downwards twice Switching off normal wiping speed press downwards once To flick wipe press downwards once The lever returns to the home position when released Intermittent mode or rain sensor Principle The rain sensor automatically controls the wiper operation dependi...

Page 112: ...en washer Safety notes WARNING At low temperatures the washer fluid can freeze onto the windscreen and restrict visibility There is a danger of accidents Only use the washer systems if there is no possibility of the washer fluid freezing Use antifreeze if required NOTE If the washer fluid reservoir is empty the washer pump cannot operate as intended There is a danger of damage to property Do not u...

Page 113: ...st Safety notes WARNING If the wipers start moving when they are folded away from the windscreen parts of the body may become trapped or the vehi cle may be damaged There is a danger of injury or damage to property Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are folded away from the wind screen and that the wipers are in contact with the windscreen when switching on NOTE If the wipe...

Page 114: ...from sources of combustion Do not pour service products into other bottles Keep service products out of the reach of children WARNING Washer fluid can ignite on contact with hot parts of the engine and catch fire There is a danger of injury or damage to property Only top up washer fluid when the engine has cooled down Then fully close the cap of the washer fluid reservoir NOTE Additives containing...

Page 115: ...speeds can damage the engine There is a danger of damage to property Push the shift lever to the right while shifting into the 5th or 6th gear Schematic diagram 1 6 forward gears R reverse gear Shifting gears General Depending on the engine version the en gine speed is automatically adjusted as re quired during a gear shift for a harmonious and dynamic gear change Reverse gear Engage this position...

Page 116: ... a transmis sion with either a latching selector lever or a tap operated selector lever is installed Transmission with a latching selector lever The selector lever positions P R N and D are selected by moving the selector lever into the respective selector lever position The selector lever engages in the selector lever positions Transmission with a tap operated selector lever The selector lever po...

Page 117: ...ver s seat belt is unfas tened the driver s door is opened and the brake pedal is not depressed After switching off the ignition if selec tor lever position N is engaged Engaging selector lever positions with a latching selector lever General Apply the brakes until you are ready to drive off otherwise the vehicle will move when a drive position is selected Operating requirements The selector lever...

Page 118: ...ing too Engaging selector lever positions D N R A selector lever lock prevents the following incorrect operation Inadvertent shifting to selector lever po sition R Inadvertent change from selector lever position P to another selector lever posi tion 1 Press and hold the button to cancel the selector lever lock 2 With the driver s seat belt fastened briefly press the selector lever in the de sired ...

Page 119: ...tched on and a Check Control mes sage is displayed The vehicle can now roll NOTE Selector lever position P is automatically engaged when the ignition is switched off There is a danger of damage to property Do not switch the ignition off in car washes Irrespective of the ignition the selector lever position P is engaged automatically af ter approximately 15 minutes If there is a fault it may not be...

Page 120: ...the vehicle is sta tionary the transmission will no longer shift back to M1 This shifting behaviour is retained until you engage M1 manually or exit M Avoiding automatically changing up If certain engine speed limits are reached it is automatically upshifted as needed in manual operation M S MINI John Cooper Works when reaching certain engine speed limits up shifting is not performed automatically...

Page 121: ...ector lever position S operating a shift paddle causes the system to switch perma nently to manual operation mode Shifting gears Change up pull right shift paddle briefly Change down pull left shift paddle briefly Pull and hold left shift paddle to shift to the lowest possible gear The gear selected appears briefly on the in strument cluster followed by the gear cur rently in use Displays in the i...

Page 122: ...g away Engaging selector lever position N Unlocking is possible if the starter can turn the engine 1 Apply the brakes and keep them applied 2 Press the start stop button The starter must be heard to start turning 3 Press the button on the selector lever arrow 1 push the selector lever to selec tor lever position N and hold it there ar row N until selector lever position N is displayed in the instr...

Page 123: ...s switch In the instrument cluster TRACTION is shown in combination with SPORT The DSC OFF indicator lamp is illuminated 2 Engaging selector lever position S 3 Press the brake firmly with the left foot 4 Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the resistance at the full throttle posi tion and hold kick down A flag symbol is shown in the instru ment cluster 5 The starting engine speed is adjusted R...

Page 124: ...ry specification may also be described here This also ap plies to safety relevant functions and sys tems Comply with the relevant laws and regulations when using the corresponding functions and systems Instrument cluster Overview 1 Revolution counter 129 2 Indicator and warning lamps 3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 129 5 Display reset kilometres 129 6 Electronic displays 125 CONTROLS Displays 124 Onlin...

Page 125: ...bination of indicator or warning lamps and text messages in the instrument cluster If applicable the text message shown in the Control Display is accompanied by an addi tional acoustic signal Indicator and warning lamps General Indicator and warning lamps can illuminate in a variety of combinations and colours When the engine starts or the ignition is switched on the functionality of some lights i...

Page 126: ...te collision risk because the vehicle is approaching another vehicle and the differential speed is rela tively high Intervene by braking and if necessary per forming an evasive manoeuvre Person warning If there is a risk of collision with a detected person the symbol illumi nates and a signal sounds Orange lights Active Cruise Control The number of transverse bars shows the selected distance to th...

Page 127: ...yres or loss of tyre inflation pressure can be detected Fault due to systems or devices with the same radio frequency the system is au tomatically reactivated upon leaving the field of interference TPM could not complete the reset per form a system reset again A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is fitted have it checked by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partn...

Page 128: ... lamp flashes set speed limit is exceeded An acoustic signal may sound Reduce speed or deactivate system Blue lights High beam headlights The high beam headlights are switched on High beam headlights see page 110 Hiding Check Control messages Press the button on the turn indicator lever Continuous display Some Check Control messages are displayed permanently and remain until the fault has been rep...

Page 129: ...nformation on the Check Control message in the Integrated Owner s Handbook Service request Contact a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist work shop MINI Roadside Assistance Contact breakdown assistance Messages displayed at the end of a journey Certain messages displayed when driving are displayed again when the ignition is switched off Fuel gaug...

Page 130: ...e time is shown in the in strument cluster The time can be set using the on board monitor Date The date is displayed on the instrument cluster The date can be set using the on board monitor Range General If the remaining range is low A Check Control message is briefly dis played The on board computer shows the re maining range If a dynamic driving style is adopted for example fast cornering engine...

Page 131: ...function shows the current service re quirements and related maintenance jobs General The distance or time remaining until the next service is displayed briefly in the in strument cluster after the ignition is switched on The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by a serv ice advisor Display Detailed information on service requirements More detailed information on t...

Page 132: ...ehicle status 3 Teleservice Call Service history Principle Maintenance that has been performed can be displayed on the Control Display This function is available as soon as a mainte nance visit has been entered in the vehicle data General Have maintenance work performed by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an other qualified Service Partner or a special ist workshop The maintenance work car...

Page 133: ...he road as well as variable overhead signs Traffic signs with additional signs for example in wet conditions are also de tected compared with internal vehicle data for example of the rain sensor and dis played depending on the situation If a navigation system is not installed the system has certain technical limitations Only road signs with speed limits are detec ted and displayed Speed limits whe...

Page 134: ...it Overview Camera The camera is located on the front side of the rearview mirror Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the area in front of the rearview mirror Display Speed Limit Info is displayed on the on board computer Press the button on turn indicator lever sev eral times if necessary The Speed Limit Info is shown in the infor mation display in the instrument cluster Overtaking restriction...

Page 135: ...c signs do not correspond to the standard During the camera calibration process immediately after vehicle delivery If signs are detected that apply to a par allel road Selection lists General Depending on the equipment installed the buttons on the steering wheel and the dis play in the instrument cluster can be used to display or operate the following Current audio source Telephone redial Activati...

Page 136: ...e on board computer can be called up on the information display in the instrument cluster Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Displays 4 Instrument cluster 5 Select the desired setting The setting is saved for the currently used profile Detailed information Range Displays the estimated range available with the remaining fuel The range is calculated based on your driv ing style...

Page 137: ... computer are avail able on the Control Display On board computer average values such as the fuel consumption are dis played The values can be reset individu ally Trip computer values provide an over view of a particular route and can be re set as often as required Call up on board computer or journey computer Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 Driving information 3 On board computer or Trip c...

Page 138: ...he vehicle speed exceeds the set speed limit again after it has dropped below 5 km h 3 mph Displaying setting or altering the speed warning Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle settings 3 Speed warning 4 Warning at 5 Turn the Controller until the desired speed is displayed 6 Press the Controller Activating deactivating the speed warning Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle sett...

Page 139: ...warning zone Arrow 3 warning zone Turn LED ring on off Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Displays 4 Central display 5 Central display Setting the LED ring Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Displays 4 Central display 5 Standard view or Event view 6 Select the desired setting To adjust the brightness The brightness can be adjusted when night lighting is ...

Page 140: ...ate shift up immediately When the maximum permissible engine speed is reached the entire display flashes and the fuel supply is limited to protect the engine Vehicle status General The status can be displayed or actions per formed for some systems Calling up the vehicle status Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle status Overview of the information Flat Tyre Monitor status of the runflat ...

Page 141: ...ights Front fog lights Symbol Function Automatic driving lights control Cornering light and variable light distribution Lights off Automatic driving lights control Daytime driving lights Side lights Low beam headlights Manual headlight beam throw adjustment Instrument lighting Side lights low beam head lights and parking light General Switch position If the driver s door is opened when the igni ti...

Page 142: ...nt brightness individual light functions may be switched on briefly when the vehi cle is unlocked Activating deactivating Switch position Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle settings 3 Lights 4 Exterior lighting 5 Welcome lights The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile Headlight courtesy delay feature General If the headlight flasher is activated after switching off th...

Page 143: ...ing In some countries daytime driving lights are compulsory in which case the daytime driving lights cannot be deactivated Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle settings 3 Lights 4 Exterior lighting 5 Select the desired setting The setting is saved for the remote control currently in use Cornering light and variable light distribution Cornering light Switch position In sharp turns up to a...

Page 144: ...ptimum illumination of the road High beam assistance Principle High beam assistance detects other road users early on and activates or deactivates the high beam depending on the traffic sit uation General High beam assistance ensures that the high beam headlights are switched on when the traffic situation allows The high beam headlights are not switched on by the sys tem in the low speed range The...

Page 145: ...orway is obstructed In poorly lit towns or where there are high reflective signs When the windscreen in front of the rearview mirror is covered with conden sation dirt stickers labels etc Fog lights Front fog lights Principle The fog lights work alongside the low beam headlights to illuminate a wider area of the roadway Operating requirements Before the fog lights are switched on the side lights o...

Page 146: ...ing in countries which drive on the other side of the road to your vehicle s country of registration do not drive with the switch in position Otherwise the variable light distribution may result in a blinding effect Instrument lighting Operating requirements The brightness can only be adjusted when the side lights or the low beam headlights are switched on To adjust The brightness can be set us in...

Page 147: ... and hold for approximately 3 seconds until the ambient light il luminates several times automatic colour change Press the button again to end the colour change To adjust the brightness Depending on equipment the brightness of the ambient light can be set using the knurled wheel for the instrument lighting or on the Control Display Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle settings 3 Lights 4...

Page 148: ...ms Comply with the relevant laws and regulations when using the corresponding functions and systems Airbags 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Head airbag 4 Side airbag Front airbags Front airbags protect the driver and front passenger in the event of a head on colli sion where the protection of the seat belts alone would no longer be sufficient Side airbag In a side on crash t...

Page 149: ...nd do not fit brackets for navi gation devices or mobile telephones Do not attach anything to the airbag covers with adhesive never cover them or modify them in any way Do not use the front airbag cover on the front passenger s side as a tray Covers seat covers cushions or other objects not specifically suitable for seats with integral side airbags must not be fitted to the front seats Seat covers...

Page 150: ...e ignition is switched on The warning lamp is permanently illumi nated Not for Australia New Zealand Key switch for front passenger airbags General The front and side airbags for the front pas senger can be deactivated and reactivated using the integrated key from the remote control Deactivating the front passenger airbags 1 Insert the key and press inwards where necessary 2 While the key is press...

Page 151: ...ed When front passenger air bags are activated the in dicator lamp is not illumi nated Active pedestrian protection Principle The active pedestrian protection system rai ses the bonnet if the vehicle s front end col lides with a pedestrian Sensors underneath the bumper are used for detection This pro vides additional deformation space under neath the active bonnet for the subsequent head impact Sa...

Page 152: ...amaged have it checked and renewed at a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop NOTE Opening the bonnet when the pedestrian protection system has triggered can result in damage to the bonnet or the pedestrian protection There is a danger of damage to property Do not open the bonnet after the Check Control message is displayed Have a check p...

Page 153: ...Reset the tyre inflation pressure with Perform reset 6 Drive off The following is displayed Resetting Tyre Pressure Monitor After driving for a short time over 30 km h 19 mph the set tyre pressures are accepted as target values The reset is completed au tomatically during the journey After a successfully completed reset the following is displayed Tyre Pressure Monitor active See label for recommen...

Page 154: ...been a loss of tyre in flation pressure No reset has been performed on the system The system uses the tyre inflation pressures saved during the last reset for the warning Measure 1 Reduce speed and continue driving at moderate speed Do not exceed a speed of 130 km h 80 mph 2 At the next opportunity for example fill ing station check the tyre inflation pressure in all four tyres and correct if nece...

Page 155: ...cs In this case have the electronics replaced at the next opportunity Run flat tyres Safety notes WARNING A run flat tyre which has low tyre inflation pressure or no tyre inflation pressure at all will change the vehicle s handling charac teristics for example there may be re duced directional stability when braking longer braking distances and different self steering characteristics There is a da...

Page 156: ...er or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop System limits Temperature The tyre inflation pressure depends on the temperature of the tyre The tyre inflation pressure increases as the tyre temperature increases for example during driving or due to exposure to sun light Tyre inflation pressure decreases if the tyre temperature drops Through this behaviour a warning may be trigger...

Page 157: ...tialisation must be performed in the following situations After adjusting the tyre inflation pres sure After a tyre or wheel change Performing an initialisation On initialisation the current tyre pressures are saved as a reference for detection of a flat tyre The initialisation is started by con firming the correct tyre inflation pressures When driving with snow chains fitted do not initialise the...

Page 158: ...initial ised In this case initialise the system If it is not possible to identify tyre dam age contact a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Serv ice Partner or a specialist workshop 2 Repair the flat tyre for example using a flat tyre kit or by changing the wheel The use of sealant for example a flat tyre kit can damage the TPM wheel electronics In this case have the electron...

Page 159: ...nger braking distances Changed self steering characteristics Adapt your driving style Avoid abrupt steering or driving over obstacles for exam ple kerbs or potholes Final tyre failure Vibration or loud noises during the journey may be an indication that the tyre has fi nally failed Reduce your speed and stop the vehicle Parts of the tyre could detach which could lead to an accident Do not continue...

Page 160: ...unc tions may not work properly when tow starting towing with activated Intelligent Safety Systems There is a danger of acci dents Switch off all Intelligent Safety Sys tems before tow starting towing Overview Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Switching on off Several Intelligent Safety Systems are active automatically at the start of each journey Several Intelligent Safety Systems a...

Page 161: ... sion with vehicles The timing of these warnings may vary depending on the cur rent driving situation Braking intervention is permitted up to a speed of approximately 80 km h approxi mately 50 mph Detection range Objects detected by the system are taken into account Safety notes WARNING The system does not relieve you of your personal responsibility to assess the visi bility conditions and traffic...

Page 162: ...e Intelligent Safety Systems is shown The systems are switched off indi vidually depending on the indi vidual setting LED illuminates orange or is extin guished depending on individual set ting Press the button twice if necessary to switch off the Lane Departure Warning Settings can be performed The individual settings are saved for the currently used driver profile Press the button again All Inte...

Page 163: ...he driver to inter vene actively Maximum braking force is used during a warning In order for braking force support to be used it is necessary for the brake to be pressed sufficiently quickly and firmly The system can also assist by ap plying the brakes lightly if there is the risk of a collision At low speeds the vehicle can be braked to a stop Manual gearbox when the vehicle is braked to a stop t...

Page 164: ...with City light braking function Principle The system can help to avoid accidents with pedestrians The system warns of the possible risk of collision with pedestrians in the urban speed range and provides assistance with a light braking function The system is controlled by the camera at the base of the rearview mirror General Provided that the light conditions are suffi ciently bright the system o...

Page 165: ...n and intervene actively if the situation warrants it WARNING Due to system limitations individual func tions may not work properly when tow starting towing with activated Intelligent Safety Systems There is a danger of acci dents Switch off all Intelligent Safety Sys tems before tow starting towing Overview Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is located on the front ...

Page 166: ...of a collision At low speeds the vehicle can be braked to a stop Manual gearbox when the vehicle is braked to a stop the engine may shut off The brakes are only applied if driving stabil ity has not been impaired for example by deactivation of Dynamic Stability Control DSC Braking can be discontinued either by de pressing the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the steering wheel The detection...

Page 167: ...ceeds the set speed limit No brake intervention If the set speed limit has been reached or unintentionally exceeded for example when driving downhill there is no active brake intervention If you set a speed limit whilst driving which is below the current speed the vehicle rolls until driving speed drops below the speed limit Overview Buttons on steering wheel left Button Function System on off Inc...

Page 168: ...the set speed limit Warning when the speed limit is exceeded Visual warning When the set speed limit is exceeded the LIMIT display in the instrument cluster flashes for as long as you exceed the limit Acoustic warning A signal sounds if you inadvertently ex ceed the set speed limit If the speed limit is reduced to below the driven speed during the journey the warning sounds after approximately 30 ...

Page 169: ...should then be secured to prevent it from rolling away Harder vehicle braking In certain situations it may be necessary to bring the vehicle to a standstill more quickly To do this for a short time the braking pres sure applied when stepping on the brake pedal must be higher than the braking pres sure achieved by the automatic braking function The automatic braking process is interrupted as a resu...

Page 170: ...in tained for the duration of the full braking process Dynamic Stability Control DSC Principle The system reduces engine output and ap plies the brakes on individual wheels thereby helping within the limits imposed by the laws of physics to keep the vehicle safely on course General DSC detects the following unstable driving conditions for example Loss of traction at the rear which can lead to over...

Page 171: ... Automatic activation If DSC is deactivated it is automatically ac tivated in the following situations In the event of a flat tyre If Cruise Control is activated in TRAC TION mode or with DSC OFF Dynamic Traction Control DTC Principle DTC is a variant of Dynamic Stability Con trol DSC and is optimised for forward mo mentum In particular road conditions for example roads on which snow has not been ...

Page 172: ...Modes switch Programs MID GREEN Balanced shock absorber set up for greater comfort SPORT A consistently sporty shock absorber set up for greater agility when driving MINI Driving Modes switch Principle With the MINI Driving Mode switch cer tain properties of the vehicle can be adjus ted Three different programs can be selec ted for this A particular programme is activated by pressing the MINI Driv...

Page 173: ...uring SPORT Using the on board monitor 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle settings 3 If necessary Driving mode 4 Configure SPORT 5 Select the desired setting This configuration is called up when SPORT is activated Configuring drive program Under Configure drive mode settings for the following drive programs can be made GREEN see page 172 SPORT see page 173 Displays Programme selection When the MINI Driving Modes...

Page 174: ...er speeds than at higher speeds This makes it easier to park for ex ample and provides a more direct steering feel when driving at higher speeds In addition the steering force is adapted ac cording to the drive programme so that a direct sporty feel or a comfortable steering response is conveyed CONTROLS Driving Stability Control Systems 174 Online Edition for Part no 01402988211 II 18 D r a f t f...

Page 175: ...nsmission if the vehicle ahead brakes to a standstill and sets off again shortly after wards the system can comprehend this within the given context General A camera on the rearview mirror is used to detect a vehicle in front Characteristics of Cruise Control may change in certain areas depending on vehi cle setting Safety notes WARNING The system does not relieve you of your personal responsibili...

Page 176: ...g see page 178 Reduces the distance see page 178 To increase the distance see page 178 Button Function Increases the speed see page 177 Decreases the speed see page 177 The arrangement of buttons varies depend ing on equipment or country version Camera The camera is located on the front side of the rearview mirror Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the area in front of the rearview mirror Oper...

Page 177: ...interrupts automatically in the following situations If the driver applies the brakes Manual gearbox if the clutch is pressed for a few seconds or released with no gear engaged If selector lever position N is engaged If Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti vated or Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactivated If Dynamic Stability Control DSC inter venes If the detection zone of the camera is disrupte...

Page 178: ...ument clus ter Increase the distance Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set The set distance is briefly shown in the left part of the instrument clus ter Resuming Cruise Control General If Cruise Control is interrupted it can be re sumed by calling up the saved speed Before calling up the saved speed make sure that the difference between the cur rent speed and the saved spee...

Page 179: ...sent time Vehicle distance The selected distance from the vehicle in front is briefly shown in the left part of the information display Distance indicator Distance 1 Distance 2 Distance 3 Automatically set after switching on the system Corresponds to ap proximately half of the value of the speedometer reading ex pressed in metres Distance 4 Detected vehicle Symbol illuminates orange Preceding vehi...

Page 180: ...cles pulling out A vehicle driving ahead of you is only detec ted when it is fully in your driving path If another vehicle suddenly pulls out in front of you the system might not be able to re establish the selected distance of its own accord In some circumstances it may also not be possible to restore the selected distance if you are driving significantly faster than vehicles in front for example...

Page 181: ...ptions when vehicles have already been detected Examples of unfavourable weather or light ing conditions Wet roads Snowfall Slush Fog Oncoming light Pay attention when driving and respond to the prevailing traffic conditions If neces sary intervene actively for example by braking steering or manoeuvring Engine power The vehicle may drive slower than the de sired speed on gradients if the engine po...

Page 182: ...wing situa tions may increase the risk of an accident for example On stretches of road with many cor ners and bends In heavy traffic If the road is icy if there is fog or snow if conditions are wet or on a loose road surface There is a danger of accidents or damage to property Only use the system if it is possible to drive at a constant speed Overview Buttons on the steering wheel Button Function ...

Page 183: ...system is active the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road is clear or button every time it is pressed to the resistance point the de sired speed is increased or decreased by approximately 1 km h approximately 1 mph or button each time the button is pressed beyond the resistance point the desired speed changes to the next multi ple of 10 km h on the speed...

Page 184: ...easuring the distances are located in the bumpers Their range is approximately 2 m approxi mately 6 ft depending on the obstacle and environment An acoustic warning is only issued in the following situations From the centre sensors at the front and the corner sensors at a distance of ap proximately 60 cm approximately 24 in from the object From the middle sensors at the rear at a distance of appro...

Page 185: ...Vehicle settings 3 Parking 4 Automatic PDC activation depending on the equipment installed 5 Automatic PDC activation The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile Automatic switching off when moving forwards The system switches off when a certain dis tance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if necessary With front PDC switching on off manually Press the Park Assistant but...

Page 186: ... possible to change over to PDC Rear view camera System limits Safety note WARNING The system may not respond at all or may respond too late incorrectly or without justification due to limits of the system There is a danger of accidents or damage to property Observe the information on the system limits and intervene actively if necessary With a trailer or when the trailer socket is in use The rear...

Page 187: ...tion by other ultrasound sources is no longer present the system is fully functional again With PDC at the front to reduce false alarms switch off automatic activation of PDC when obstacles are detected if neces sary for example in automatic car washes see Switching on off Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed in the instrument cluster A red symbol is shown and the re cording area of th...

Page 188: ...nce functions are shown on the Control Display Changing the view on the on board monitor If the rear view camera view is not dis played change the view via the on board monitor Rear view camera The image from the rearview camera is shown Display on the Control Display Operating requirements The rearview camera is switched on The tailgate is completely closed Keep the detection area of the camera c...

Page 189: ...ng circle on a level road surface Once the steering wheel has been turned beyond a certain angle only one turning cir cle line is displayed Obstacle marking Depending on the equipment installed ob stacle markings can be shown in the image from the rear view camera The colour incrementation corresponds to the markings of Park Distance Control PDC Zoom to trailer tow hitch To assist with connecting ...

Page 190: ... Turn the Controller until the desired set ting is reached and press the Controller System limits Detection of objects Very low obstacles or higher protruding ob jects such as ledges may not be detected by the system Depending on the equipment installed some assistance functions also consider Park Distance Control PDC data Observe the notes in the chapter on Park Distance Control PDC The objects s...

Page 191: ...c conditions Ob serve the traffic situation and intervene actively if the situation warrants it WARNING When the trailer tow hitch is used the Park Assistant could cause damage if its sensors are obstructed There is a danger of accidents or damage to property Do not use the Park Assistant when towing a trailer or using the trailer tow hitch for example with a bicycle carrier NOTE The Park Assistan...

Page 192: ...into parking spaces on the driv er s side Switching on and activating Switching on with the button Press the Park Assistant button The LED is illuminated It is possible to display the current status of the parking space search on the Control Dis play Park Assistant is automatically activa ted Switching on with reverse gear Engage reverse gear It is possible to display the current status of the par...

Page 193: ...nd of the parking process is dis played on the display 4 Straighten up the parking position if ap plicable Cancelling manually You can cancel the Park Assistant at any time Press the Park Assistant button Park Assist Cancelling automatically The system automatically cancels in the following situations If the driver grasps the steering wheel or steers the vehicle When selecting gear which does not ...

Page 194: ...ons wearing certain types of cloth ing for example a coat External interference of the ultrasound for example by passing vehicles or loud machines Sensors which are dirty iced up dam aged or incorrectly adjusted When a projecting load is being trans ported Certain weather conditions for example high humidity wet conditions snowfall extreme heat or strong wind The trailer drawbars and tow hitches o...

Page 195: ...uality An emissions tested interior and the instal lation of microfilters and a climate control system with functions for controlling the temperature air flow and air recirculation have improved air quality inside the vehicle In addition there are other functions which depend on the vehicle s equipment for ex ample microfilter activated charcoal filter automatic air conditioning and independent ve...

Page 196: ... the vehicle Recirculated air mode Principle If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleas ant odour or contains pollutants the supply to the interior of the vehicle can be shut off The air inside the vehicle is then recircula ted Operation Press the button repeatedly to call up an operating mode LED off ambient air is constantly enter ing the car LED on recirculated air mode the ambi ent air supp...

Page 197: ...ature Switch on the cooling function if nee ded Windscreen heating Press the button The LED is illumi nated The windscreen heating is switched off au tomatically after a certain period of time Rear window heating Press the button The LED is illumi nated The rear window heating is switched off au tomatically after a certain period of time Press and hold the button for more than 3 seconds for contin...

Page 198: ...ating 13 Windscreen heating 14 Defrosting windows and removing con densation 15 Seat heating left 80 Air conditioning functions in detail Switches system on off Switching on Set desired air flow Switching off Turn wheel for air flow to the left until the control shuts down Temperature Principle The automatic air conditioning adjusts to the set temperature as quickly as possible CONTROLS Air condit...

Page 199: ...icle Maximum cooling effect Principle System is set to the lowest temperature maximum air flow and recirculated air mode General The function is available with an outside temperature above approximately 0 32 and with the engine running The air flows from the side nozzles for the upper body area Therefore open the side nozzles The air flow can be adapted when the pro gramme is active Switching on o...

Page 200: ...e supply to the interior of the vehicle can be shut off The air inside the vehicle is then recircula ted Switching on off Press the button repeatedly to call up an operating mode LEDs off ambient air is constantly en tering the car Left hand LED on AUC mode a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and shuts off the supply automatically Right hand LED on recirculated air mode the ambient air ...

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