Fuse MINI Paceman 2013 Owner's Manual

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DrivingCONTROLS
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Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the tachometer
P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is displayed, or the
current gear in the manual mode.
Changing selector lever positions
>The selector lever can only be moved out of
position P when the ignition is switched on
or the engine is running.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the
brake; otherwise, the selector lever will
refuse to move: shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping
after you select a driving position,
depress the brake until you are ready to
start. <
A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector
lever positions R and P.
Overriding the selector lever lock
Press the button on the front of the selector
lever, arrow.
P Park
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
The front wheels are blocked.
R Reverse
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
Select this when you are in a car wash, for exam-
ple. The vehicle can roll.
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehi cle operation. All for-
ward gears are selected automatically.
Under normal operating conditions, the fuel
consumption is lowest when driving in
position D.
Kickdown
Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum
performance.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full-
throttle resistance point.

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CONTROLSDriving
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Sport program and manual mode M/S
Move the selector lever from position D to the
left into the M/S shifting slot:
The Sport program is activated and DS is dis-
played. This position is recommended for a per-
formance-oriented driving style.
To deactivate the Sport program or manual
mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right
into position D.
Shifting with the selector lever
Push the selector lever forward or pull it back to
activate manual operation. Steptronic shifts the
gear.
> Pull the selector lever in the + direction.
Transmission shifts up.
> Push the selector leve r in the – direction.
Transmission shifts down.
The selected gear is displayed in the tachome-
ter, e.g. M1.
To use the automatic mode again, move the
selector lever to the right into position D.
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when
they will result in a plausible combination of
engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a
downshift that would cause the engine to over-
rev will not be executed by the system. The
selected gear is displayed briefly, followed by
the current gear.
Shifting on the steering wheel
With the selector lever in position D, automatic
drive, you can shift gears using the shift paddles
on the steering wheel. The transmission auto-
matically switches to manual mode. If you do not shift gears with the shift paddles or
accelerate for a certai
n amount of time, the
transmission automatically returns to D, auto-
matic drive.
> Pull one of the shift paddles.
Transmission shifts up.
> Push one of the shift paddles.
Transmission shifts down.
M1 through M6 are displayed in the tachometer.
Manually releasing the selector lever
lock
Should the selector lever refuse to move out of
position P even though the ignition is switched
on, the brake is depressed and the button on the
selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock
can be overridden:
1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.
2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is insi de out. Disconnect the
cable connector if necessary.
3. Insert extractor hook 1 into the loop on the
passenger's side.

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MOBILITYEngine compartment
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Engine compartment
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or coun try version. This also
applies to safety relate d functions and systems.
General information
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without
the required professional technical training. If
you do not know how to follow the specified
instructions, then have the work carried out by
your MINI dealer. If this work is not carried out
properly, there is a dang er of subsequent dam-
age and related safety hazards. <
Important parts of the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number
2 Battery, under the cover 237
3 Engine oil dipstick 215
4 Engine oil filler neck 216 5
Coolant expansion tank 217
6 Engine compartment fuse box 234
7 Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp
and window washer system 57

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MOBILITYReplacing components
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Check Control messages are no longer dis-
played.
Charging the battery
Note
Do not connect battery chargers to the
sockets installed in the vehicle at the fac-
tory; otherwise you may cause damage to the
battery. <
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the
engine is off. Connectio ns, refer to Jump-start-
ing on page 236.
General information
To guarantee the full service life of the battery,
make sure that the battery is always properly
charged.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in the
following situations:
>If frequent short trips are taken.
> If the vehicle is frequently parked for more
than a month.
Disposal
After replacing old ba tteries, return the
used batteries to your MINI dealer or to a
recycling center. Maintain the battery in an
upright position for transport and storage.
Always secure the battery against tipping over
during transport. <
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
may not be fully function al and may require ini-
tialization. Individual settings are also lost and
must be reprogrammed:
> Time and date
These values must be updated, page 66.
> Radio
In some cases, statio ns may have to be
stored again, page 143.
> Onboard monitor
Operability must be waited for, page118.>
Glass sunroof, electric
It may only be possible to tilt the sunroof, if
applicable. The system must be initialized.
Contact your near est MINI dealer.
Indicator and warning lamps
Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunction.
Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
Have the battery checked without delay. Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged, or battery not securely con-
nected.
Charge it by taking a long er drive or by using an
external charger. If th e display appears again,
have the battery checked as soon as possible.
Fuses
Do not attempt to repair a blown fuse or
replace it with a fuse of a different color or
Ampere rating. To do this could cause a fire in
the vehicle resulting from a circuit overload.
Have fuses replaced by your MINI dealer. <
A fuse assignment diag ram is located on the
inside of the fuse box cover panels.
In the engine compartment
Opening the cover
Press the latch.

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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
264
Engine malfunction
– indicator lamp13
Engine oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils 216
– alternative oil types 216
– approved engine oils 216
– capacity 216
– checking level 215
– dipstick 215
– intervals between changes, refer to Service
requirements 64
– MINI Maintenance System 218
Engine oil level, checking 215
Engine output, refer to Engine data 244
Engine starti ng, refer to
Starting the engine 51
Entering destination 120
Entering intersection 121
Entertainment sound output on/off 140
Entry map for destination 125
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 72
Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 105
Exterior mirrors 44
– adjusting 44
– automatic dimming
feature 45
– automatic heating 45
– folding in and out 44
External audio device 97
External audio device, refer to AUX-In connection 153
External care 220
External devices
– random play sequence 156
– Software update 161
External temperature display
– change units of measure 64
– in the onboard computer 64External temperature
warning 61
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away 238
– for tying down loads 112
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 67
Failure of an electrical consumer 234
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 42
Fastest route for
navigation 129
Fast forward
– CD player 152
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 67
Faulty
– tire 76
Filter
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 91
– microfilter for air
conditioner 89
Fine wood, care 223
First aid pouch 236
Fixture for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 50
Flash when locking/ unlocking 28
Flat load floor 109
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 212
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 77
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 75
– indicating a flat tire 76
– initializing the system 75
– snow chains 75
– system limits 75
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition 211
Floor mats, care 222 Floor plate, refer to Flat load
floor 109
FM, waveband 143
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb 226
Folding rear seat backrest 106
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely 105
Footwell lamps 87
For your own safety 4
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 74
Front airbags 81
Front fog lamps 86
– replacing bulb 226
Front seat adjustment 39
Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting windows 89,91
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 75
Fuel 201
– gauge 60
– high-quality brands 201
– quality 201
– specificati
o

ns201
– tank capacity 251
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 60
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 61
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 60
Fuel filler flap 200
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 200
Fuses 234
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 93
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel consumption 61
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 201

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