MINI Countryman 2018 Owner's Manual

Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
features
and
op

Safety
informationDANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not touch any components
that are under voltage. '

If the first starting attempt is not successful,wait a few minutes before making anotherattempt in order to allow the dischargedbattery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverseorder.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing
Safety
information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.
There is a risk of an accident. Switch all Intelli~
gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/
towing. '

Tow
truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
NOTE
The vehicle can become damaged when
lifting and securing it.
There is a risk of damage to property.
'

With
ALL4
Have your vehicle transported on a flatbed sur~
face only
NOTE
The vehicle can be damaged when tow~
ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is a risk of damage to property. The vehicle
should only be transported on a loading plat~
form. '

The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front orrear of the vehicle.
The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit,
refer to page 251, are together in the cargo
area.
Use of the tow fitting:'

CareVehicle
features
and
op

Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 105.
Some vehicle washes do not permit persons in
the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside when in selector lever position N. Asignal is sounded when an attempt is made to
lock the vehicle.
Driving
out
of
a
vehicle
wash Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.
Start the engine, refer to page 89.
Headlights
Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not use
abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance
from insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.
Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice scraper.
After
washing
the
vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can be reduced. The heat generated duringbraking dries brake discs and brake pads andprotects them against corrosion.
Completely remove all residues on the win~
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper
blade wear.
Vehicle
care
Vehicle
care
products
General
information MINI recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from MINI. Suitable care
products are available from a dealer

Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective layer of the leather surface.
Upholstery
material
care
General
information
Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vac~
uum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, for instance with bev~ erage stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber
cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma~
terial vigorously.
Safety
information NOTE
Open Velcron fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is a
risk of damage to property. Ensure that any
Velcron fasteners are closed. '

Safety
beltsWARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety
belt webbing. Missing protective effect of the
safety belts. There is a risk of injuries or danger
to life. Use only a mild soapy solution for clean~ ing the safety belts. '