MINI Countryman 2017 Owner's Manual

OWNERS
MANUAL.
MINI
COUNTRYMAN.
Contents A-ZOnline Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 603 - X/16

MINIOwner's
Manual
for
the
vehicleThank you for choosing a MINI.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI.Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con~tains important information on vehicle operation that will help
you make full use of the technical features available in your
MINI. The manual also contains information designed to en~
hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your MINI.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in
the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Get started now. We wish you driving fun and inspiration withyour MINI.
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i 2016 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written
consent of BMW AG, Munich.
US English ID4 X/16, 11 16 490
Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 603 - X/16

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic~
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 258.6Information
AT
A
GLANCE
14Cockpit18Onboard monitor26Voice activation system29Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
CONTROLS
34Opening and closing54Settings66Transporting children safely71Driving90Displays107Lights112Safety130Driving stability control systems134Driving comfort152Climate control160Interior equipment167Storage compartments170Cargo area
DRIVING
TIPS
180Things to remember when driving185Saving fuelMOBILITY194Refueling196Fuel198Wheels and tires214Engine compartment216Engine oil220Coolant222Maintenance224Replacing components234Breakdown assistance241Care
REFERENCE
248Technical data251Appendix258Everything from A to Z
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InformationUsing
this
Owners
Man

Action
steps
Action steps to be carried out are presented as
numbered list. The steps must be carried out in the defined order.1.First action step.2.Second action step.
Enumerations
Enumerations without mandatory order or al~ ternative possibilities are presented as list with bullet points.
'

WarrantyYour vehicle is technically configured for the
operating conditions and registration require~
ments applying in the country of first delivery
also known as homologation. If your vehicle is
to be operated in a different country it might
be necessary to adapt your vehicle to poten~
tially differing operating conditions and permit
requirements. If your vehicle does not comply
with the homologation requirements in a cer~
tain country you may not be able to lodge war~
ranty claims for your vehicle there. Further in~
formation on warranty is available from a
dealer

Detailed information about these warranties islisted in the Service and Warranty InformationBooklet for US models or in the Warranty andService Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
designed to meet the particular operating con~ ditions and homologation requirements in your
country and continental region in order to de~
liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is
operated under those conditions. If you wish to
operate your vehicle in another country or re~
gion, you may be required to adapt your vehi~
cle to meet different prevailing operating con~
ditions and homologation requirements. You
should also be aware of any applicable war~ ranty limitations or exclusions for such country
or region. In such case, please contact Cus~
tomer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operational reliability and the NewVehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance meas~ ures:'

Event
Data
Recorder
EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data re~
corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa~
tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting
a road obstacle, data that will assist in under~
standing how a vehicle