stop start MINI Clubman 2012 User Guide

Giving and receiving assistanceMOBILITY
171
Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, page 168.
Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only
be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles
with an automatic transmission cannot be tow-
started at all.
1. Switch on hazard warn ing flashers, comply
with local regulations.
2. Switch on the ignition, page 44.
3. Shift into 3rd gear.
4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and then slowly
release the clutch. Afte r the engine starts,
immediately depress the clutch completely
again.
5. Stop at a suitable lo cation, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard
warning flashers.
6. Have the vehicle checked.
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MOBILITYIndicator and warning lamps
174
Fuel cap missing or looseMake sure that the fuel cap is correctly
positioned and close it until it audibly
clicks. Do not jam the strap between
the fuel cap and the vehicle.
Window washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
page 52.
Lights up in red:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements,
page 147.
Lights up in yellow:
The next time that the Start/Stop
button is pressed, the engine starts,
possibly even without a foot on the
brakes or without depressing the
clutch
Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with Comfort Access, not
detected The engine cannot be started. Have
the remote control checked, if
necessary.
Remote control battery is discharged Use the remote control for a longer journey or, in cars with Comfort
Access, replace the battery.
Belt tensioners and/ or airbag system
failed Have the system checked
immediately. Fasten the safety belts
anyway.
Power steering failed You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Steering response will be
markedly different. Have the system
checked without delay.
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Indicator and warning lampsMOBILITY
179
The Dynamic Stability Control DSC
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC
systems have failedDriving stability limited during
acceleration and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Display in US models
The driving stabili ty control systems,
including ABS and the Tire Pressure
Monitor, have failed, refer also to
page 64 Reduced braking and driving stability.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead.
Avoid braking with full force, driving
on rough tracks, and depressing the
accelerator pedal to full throttle or
kickdown position. Have the system
checked immediately.
Display in Canadian models
The driving stabili ty control systems,
including ABS and th e Flat Tire Moni-
tor or the Tire Pre ssure Monitor, have
failed, refer also to page 64Reduced braking and driving stability.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead.
Avoid braking with full force, driving
on rough tracks, and depressing the
accelerator pedal to full throttle or
kickdown position. Have the system
checked immediately.
Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor
Light up in yellow and red:
> Tire damage Carefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page
66.
> Flat Tire Monitor not initialized Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, page
67.
Light up in yellow:
Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated Have the system checked.
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MOBILITYIndicator and warning lamps
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Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
Light up in yellow and red:
There is a flat tire or substantial loss
in tire pressure Carefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page
69.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
Light up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized Check the inflation pressure and reset
the system, page
70.
The small lamp flashes yellow and
then stays on, the large lamp lights
up in yellow:
> Tire Pressure Monitor failed.
Punctures are not indicated Have the system checked.
> Wheel mounted without TPM
electronics Have the system checked.
> The TPM is temporarily malfunc-
tioning due to other systems or
devices using the same radio
frequency.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
The small lamp flashes yellow and
then stays on, the large lamp lights
up in yellow:
> Tire Pressure Monitor failed.
Punctures are not indicated Have the system checked.
> Wheel mounted without TPM
electronics Have the system checked.
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
202
S
Safety belt
– number35
Safety Belt Reminder 38
Safety belts 38
– care 152
– damage 39
– indicator lamp 38
– reminder 38
– sitting safely 35
Safety systems
– airbags 72
– Antilock Brake System ABS 64
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 64
– safety belts 38
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires 140
Satellite radio 107
– activating 108
Scan, listening to test
– radio MINI Boost CD 106
Screw thread for tow
fitting 169
Searching
– CD player 109
– radio 105
Searching for a music track
– CD 109
Seat adjustment
– mechanical 36
Seats 36
– adjusting the seats 36
– heating 38
– sitting safely 35
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 26
– from outside 23
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 47 Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic, refer to
Shiftlock 47
– overriding manually 48
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 47
Service, refer to Roadside Assistance 167
Service car, refe r to Roadside
Assistance 167
Service data in the remote
control 147
Service Interval Display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 147
Service requirement display, refer to Condition Based
Service CBS 147
Service requirements 59
Settings
– clock, 12 h/24 h mode 58
Setting the date 105
Setting the time format 105
Setting tone controls 105
Sh

ifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 48
– manual transmission 46
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer to Changing selector lever
positions 47
Side airbags 72
Side door, rear, refer to Club
Door 28
Side turn signal
– replacing bulb 158
Side windows, refer to Windows 33
Signal horn, refer to Horn 10
Sitting safely 35
– airbags 35
– safety belts 35
– with head restraint 35Size, refer to Dimensions
187
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass roof, electric 32
Slot for remote control 44
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 91
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing 124
– use 116
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment 89
Snow chains 142
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 91
Socket for On-Board Diagnosis
OBD 148
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires 162
– inflation pressure 131
Spare wheel, refer to Space- saver spare tire 162
Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 145
Speed 186
– with winter tires 142
Speed-dependent volume 104
Speedo, refer to
Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
Split Rear Barn Doors 28
– opening/closing 28
– opening from outside 28
– unlocking with remote control 25
Split rear seat backrest, refer to
Expanding the cargo area 97
Sport button 66
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 64
Start/Stop button 44
– starting the engine 45
– switching off the engine 45
Startin
g, refer to Starting the
engine 45
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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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Starting assistance, refer to Jump-starting 168
Starting the CD player 109
Starting the engine 45
– Start/Stop button 44
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC 64
– Hill Assist 66
Stations, refer to Radio MINI Boost CD 106
Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 4
Steering wheel 40
– adjustment 40
– buttons on steering wheel 11
– lock 44
– shift paddles 48
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 46
Storage area
– cargo area 96
Storage compartment, front passenger side 90
Storage compartments 90
Storage space
– storage compartments 90
Storing the vehicle 152
Storing tires 142
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments 90
Summer tires, re fer to Wheels
and tires 131
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 45
Switching off the engine 45
– Start/Stop button 44
Switching on
– CD player 104,109
– radio MINI Boost CD 104
Switching the cooling function
on and off 84
Symbols 4T
Tachometer 54
Tailgate 28
– Comfort Access 31
Tailgate, refer to Split Rear Barn Doors 25
Tail lamp, refer to Tail lamps 158
– replacing bulb 158
Tail lamps 158
Tank volume, refer to Capacities 192
Technical data 186
Technical modifications 4
Telephone 116
– hands-free system 124
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 89
Temperature display
– setting the units 58
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature 146
Temperature setting
– air conditioner 81
– automatic climate control 83
Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 52
Tensioning straps, refer to Securing cargo 99
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp 160
Three-point safety belt 38
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys 153,154
– torque 165
Tightening torque, refer to Tightening lug bolts 165
Time
– setting 105
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire 153Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor
67
– indicator/warning lamp 67
– MINI Mobility Kit 160
– run-flat tires 68
– space-saver spare tire 162
– Tire Pressure Monitor 69
Tire inflation pressure 131
– loss 67
– space-saver spare tire 131
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 66
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 69
– limitations of system 69
– resetting system 69
– warning lamp 70
Tire Quality Grading 138
Tires
– age 140
– breaking in 94
– changi

ng, refe r to Changing
wheels 162
– condition 139
– damage 139,140
– inflation pressure 131
– inflation pressure loss 70
– minimum tread depth 139
– new tires 141
– pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 66
– pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 69
– puncture 67
– size 138
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth 140
– winter tires 141
– with emergency operation
properties 140
Tires with emergency operation properties, refer to
Run-flat tires 140
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