MINI Countryman 2017 Manual PDF

DrivingVehicle
features
and
op

ActivatingWith the engine running, press the Start/Stopbutton.
If the engine is not running and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically activates the radio-ready state when the door is opened
if the lights are switched off or the daytime run~
ning lights are activated.
The radio-ready state remains active if, for in~
stance the ignition is automatically switched off
for the following reasons:'

Engine
stop
Safety
information WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them~
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac~ tions:'

Manual transmission:'

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Safety
informationWARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acci~ dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:'

The parking brake is released.
Automatic
release
in
cars
with
Steptronic
transmission
For automatic release, step on the acceleratorpedal.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is automatically released when you step on the accelerator:'

Signaling
brieflyPress the lever to the resistance point and holdit there for as long as you want the turn signalto flash.
Malfunction Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher Push the lever forward or pull it backward.'

Press the lever down.'

Cleaning
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind~ shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Windshield
washer
nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati~
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Rear
window
wiper
Switching
on
the
rear
window
wiper
Turn the switch from idle position 0 upward, ar~ row 1: interval mode. When reverse gear is en~
gaged, the system switches to continuous op~
eration.
Clean
the
rear
window In interval mode: turn the switch further, ar~
row 2. The switch automatically returns to its interval position when released.
In idle position: turn switch downward, arrow 3.
The switch automatically returns to its idle posi~ tion when released.
Fold-away
position
of
the
wipers
Concept The fold-out position enables the wipers to be
folded away from the windshield.
General
information Helpful when changing the wiper blades or un~
der frosty conditions, e.g.
Safety
information WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or dam~
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and thewipers are folded in when switching on. '