heating MINI Clubman 2009 User Guide

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Indicator lamp1 flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load.
High engine load will result in dam-
age to the catalytic converterYou can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the vehicle
checked without delay.
Indicator lamp1 comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse
effect on exhaust emissionsYou can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the car checked as
soon as possible.
Lights up in red:
Engine overheating Carefully bring the car to a stop,
switch off the engine and allow it to
cool down. Do not open the bonnet,
otherwise there would be a risk of
injury by scalding. Contact your
MINI Dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Engine too hot Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked with-
out delay if the situation reoccurs.
Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunctionSwitch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the battery checked
without delay.
Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connectedHave the battery checked as soon
as possible.
Indication in US models
Parking brake applied
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Lights up in red:
>Transmission limp-home pro-
gram active with restricted range
of gears, possibly with reduced
accelerationYou can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked without delay.
>Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brakeAlways depress the brake to engage
a gear.
>Automatic selector lever locked Manually unlock the selector lever
lock, page41.
Lights up in yellow: Have the system checked as soon
as possible.
>Automatic selector lever locked:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running and brake
depressed orManually unlock the selector lever
lock, page41.
>brake signal malfunctioning: gear
can be engaged without depress-
ing the brakeTo engage a gear while the vehicle is
at a standstill, always depress the
brake. Before leaving the vehicle,
move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine.
Lights up in red:
Transmission overheating Bring the car to a stop and move the
selector lever to position P. Allow the
transmission to cool down. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Have the system checked if the situa-
tion reoccurs.
Lights up in yellow:
Transmission too hot Avoid high engine loads. You can con-
tinue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Selector lever position P not engaged.
Vehicle not prevented from rolling
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From A to Z
INDEX
A
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle4
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control74
Additives
– coolant105
– engine oil104
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Air
conditioner71
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control72
Air conditioner70
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner71
– automatic climate control72
– ventilation74
Air distribution
– automatic73
– individual72
– manual72
Air flow rate71,72
– air conditioning system71
– automatic climate control72
– heating, ventilation71
Air outlets, refer to Air vents70
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure94
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode71,73
Air supply
– air conditioner71
– automatic climate control72
– ventilation74
Air vents70
Airbags63
– sitting safely29
– warning lamp64
Airing, refer to Ventilation74AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications93
Alarm system24
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires101
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode71,73
Ambient lighting69
Antenna, care108
Antifreeze
– coolant105
– washer fluid44
Antilock Brake System ABS56
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system24
Anti-theft system
19
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights142
Approved engine oils104
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights142
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest77
Ashtray79
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC56
Audio device, external77
AUTO program for automatic
climate control73
Automatic
– air distribution73
– air flow rate73
– cruise control44
– headlamp control65
Automatic climate control70
– automatic air distribution73Automatic transmission with
Steptronic39
– interlock39
– overriding selector lever
lock41
– shiftlock39
– sport program40
AUX-In, refer to External audio
device77
Average fuel consumption47
– setting the units49
Average speed48
Axle loads, refer to
Weights142B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting69
Backrests, refer to Seats29
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb115
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch122
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away124
Battery120
– charging120
– disposal27,120
– jump starting122
– temporary power failure120
Battery renewal
– remote control27
Being towed124
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts32
Belts, refer to Safety belts32
Beverage holders, refer to Cup
holders79
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate71,72
Bonnet102

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Engine
– breaking in82
– data140
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature46
– speed140
– starting37
– starting, convenient
access25
– switching off38
Engine compartment103
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant105
Engine oil
– adding104
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils104
– approved engine oils104
– capacity104
– checking level103
– dipstick103
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements51
– MINI Maintenance
System106
Engine oil level, checking103
Engine output, refer to Engine
data140
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine37
Error messages, refer to Check
Control53
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC56
Event data recorders107
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system82
Exterior mirrors32
– adjusting32
– automatic heating33
– folding in and out33
External audio device77
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away123
– for tying down loads86F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control53
Failure of an electrical
consumer121
Fasten safety belts reminder,
refer to Seat belt
reminder32
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts32
Filter
– microfilter for air
conditioner72
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control74
Fine wood, care110
First aid pouch122
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock37
Flash when locking/
unlocking20
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires100
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM60
Flat Tire Monitor FTM58
– indicating a flat tire59
– initializing the system58
– snow chains58
– system limits58
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition99
Floor mats, care110
Floor plate, see Level load
floor85
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb114,116
Folding rear seat backrest84
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely83
Footwell lamps68
For your own safety4
Front airbags63
Front fog lamps68
– indicator lamp126
– replacing bulb114
Front seat adjustment29Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows72,73
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor58
Fuel93
– gauge47
– high-quality brands93
– quality93
– specifications93
– tank capacity142
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge47
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge47
Fuel filler door92
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction92
Fuses121
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control75
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption47
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge47
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel93
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic39
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission39
– manual transmission39
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic39
– manual transmission39
General driving notes82
Glass sunroof, electric27
– convenient operation20,22
– opening, closing27
– raising27
– remote control20
Glove compartment76
Grills, refer to Air vents70

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Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights142
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb113
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake38
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags63
Head restraints31
– sitting safely29
Headlamp control,
automatic65
Headlamp flasher41
– indicator lamp11,126
Headlamps
– replacing bulb113
Headlamps, care109
Heated
– mirrors33
– rear window71,73
– seats31
Heating70
– mirrors33
– rear window71,73
– seats31
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo86
Height adjustment
– seats30
– steering wheel33
Height, refer to
Dimensions141
High beams67
– headlamp flasher67
– indicator lamp126
– replacing bulb113
High water, refer to Driving
through water83
Hill Start Assist57
Hills83
Holders for cups79
Homepage4
Horn10
Hot exhaust system82
Hydroplaning82
I
Ice warning46
Icy roads, refer to Outside
temperature warning46
Ignition37
– switched off37
– switched on37
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness37
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on37
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control18
Ignition lock37
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13,126
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM61
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting68
Individual air distribution72
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile18
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM60
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM58
– glass sunroof, electric28
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays12
Instrument lighting68
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Displays12
Integrated key18
Integrated universal remove
control75
Interior lamps68
– remote control21
Interior rearview mirror33
– automatic dimming
feature33
Interlock39
Intermittent mode of the
wipers42Internet page4J
Jacking points119
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles44
Jump starting122
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting122
K
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile18
Key, refer to Keys/remote
controls18
Keyless go, refer to Convenient
access25
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Convenient
access25
Kick-down40
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic40
Knock control93
L
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs112
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams65
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing
cargo86
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system35
Leather care110
LEDs light-emitting diodes113
Length, refer to
Dimensions141
Level load floor85
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement116
Light switch65
Light-alloy wheels, care109
Light-emitting diodes
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Lighter79
– socket79
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs112
– of the instruments68
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps65
Limit137
Load85
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo86
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking22
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal20
– from inside22
– from outside20
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access25
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals20
– from inside22
– from outside19
Low beams65
– automatic65
– replacing bulb113
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support30
Luggage compartment doors,
refer to Splitdoor23
Luggage compartment
partition net, refer to
Partition net85
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack87
Lumbar support30
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires101
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system106
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control53
Manual air distribution72Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic40
Manual operation
– door lock22
– fuel filler door92
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission41
Manual transmission39
Manual washing109
Master key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Maximum cooling73
Maximum speed
– with winter tires101
Medical assistance, refer to
First aid pouch122
Microfilter
– for air conditioner72
– for automatic climate
control74
– MINI Maintenance
System106
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– MINI Maintenance
System106
Microphone for telephone14
MINI Internet page4
MINI Maintenance System106
Mirror dimming feature33
Mirrors32
– exterior mirrors32
– heating33
– interior rearview mirror33
Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest77
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest77
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System116
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety4Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor58
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher41
– refer to Wiper system42
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
N
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints31
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments78
New tires100
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data140
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope124
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
Onboard Diagnosis106
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications93
Odometer46
Oil consumption103
Oil level103
Oil, refer to Engine oil103
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal120
Onboard tool kit112
Opening and closing
– convenient access25
– from inside22
– from outside19
– using the door lock21
– via the remote control19
Opening and unlocking
– from inside22
Opening/closing the splitdoor
– 24
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation74
Outlets, refer to Air vents70

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Output, refer to Engine
data140
Outside temperature
display46
– changing unit of measure49
– on onboard computer49
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control73
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature46
P
Paintwork, care109
Park Distance Control PDC55
Parking
– vehicle38
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC55
Parking brake38
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb114
Parking lamps/low beams65
Partition net85
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle4
Pathway lighting65
Personal Profile18
Pinch protection system
– windows28
Plastic parts, care110
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner72
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control74
Power failure120
Power windows28
Power windows, refer to
Windows28
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM60
Pressure monitoring, tires58
– Flat Tire Monitor58
Pressure, tires94Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows28
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor58
R
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness37
Radio readiness37
– switched off37
– switched on37
Rain sensor42
Range, refer to Cruising
range47
Reading lamps69
Rear door, refer to
Clubdoor23
Rear doors, refer to
Splitdoor23
Rear double doors, refer to
Splitdoor23
Rear fog lamp68
– indicator lamp126
– replacing bulb116
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement115
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps115
Rear seat backrest, folding84
Rear seats
– folding the backrests84
Rear window heating71,73
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors32
Recirculated-air mode71,73
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode71,73
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest30
Refueling92
Releasing
– bonnet102Remote control18
– battery renewal27
– convenient access25
– garage door opener75
– malfunctions21,26
– service data106
– splitdoor21
Replacement remote
control18
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs112
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires100
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge47
Reservoir for washer
systems44
Restraint systems
– for children34
– refer to Safety belts32
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic40
– manual transmission39
Roadside Assistance122
Roadside parking lamps67
– replacing bulb114
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements51
Roof load capacity142
Roof-mounted luggage
rack87
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away124
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires100
Rubber parts, care109
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires100
Run-Flat Tires100
– flat tire59
– new tires100
– tire inflation pressure94
– winter tires101
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-Flat
Tires100

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Safety belts32
– damage32
– indicator lamp32
– reminder32
– sitting safely29
Safety belts, care110
Safety systems
– airbags63
– Antilock Brake System
ABS56
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC56
– safety belts32
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat
Tires100
Screw thread for tow
fitting124
Seat adjustment
– mechanical30
Seats29
– adjusting the seats30
– heating31
– sitting safely29
Securing the vehicle
– from inside22
– from outside19
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic39
Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic, refer to
Shiftlock39
– overriding manually41
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic39
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance122
Service data in the remote
control106
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS106
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance122Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS106
Service requirements51
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode49
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic40
– manual transmission39
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer
to Changing selector lever
positions39
Side airbags63
Side door, rear, refer to
Clubdoor23
Side turn signal indicator
– replacing bulb115
Side windows, refer to
Windows
28
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely29
– airbags29
– safety belts29
– with head restraint29
Size, refer to Dimensions141
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof,
electric27
Slot for remote control37
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray79
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment77
Snow chains101
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
OBD106
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances79
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires118
– inflation pressure94
Spare wheel, refer to Space-
saver spare tire118
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils104Speed140
– with winter tires101
Speed control, refer to Cruise
control44
Speedometer12
Split rear seat backrest, refer to
Expanding the cargo bay84
Splitdoor23
– opening from outside24
– unlocking with remote
control21
Sport button57
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems55
Start/stop button37
– starting the engine37
– switching off the engine38
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting122
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine37
Starting the engine
– start/stop button37
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC56
– Hill Start Assist57
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing4
Steering wheel33
– adjustment33
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock37
– shift paddles40
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic39
Storage area
– cargo bay84
Storage compartment, front
passenger side78
Storage compartments78
Storage space
– storage compartments78
Storing the vehicle111
Storing tires101
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments78