tow MINI Clubman 2010 (Mini Connected) Owner's Guide

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NAVIGATION REFERENCE
2.Release the tabs of the positive terminal
cover
* on the left and right, arrows1, and
lift the cover to open, arrow2.
3.Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or to a starting-aid terminal of the
vehicle providing assistance.
4.Attach the second terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal
of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of
the vehicle to be started.
5.Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery or to an engine or body ground of
the assisting vehicle.
Body ground in MINI:
6.Attach the second terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
1.Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly
increased idle speed.
2.Start the engine of the other vehicle in the
usual manner. If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.
If necessary, have the battery checked and
recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting, towing
away
Observe the applicable laws and regula-
tions for tow-starting and towing vehi-
cles.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the MINI.
It is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit in the
cargo bay underneath the cover on the right-
hand side, page176.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise, the tow
fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<
Access to screw thread
Push out the cover of the towing eye out of the
recess in the bumper.

Giving and receiving assistance
188
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page46; otherwise, the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable. Do not
tow the vehicle with just the rear axle raised, as
this would allow the steering to turn. <
There is no power assist while the engine is off.
Thus, braking and steering will require increased
effort.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Tow vehicles with automatic transmission
only with a tow truck or with the front
wheels lifted; otherwise, the transmission can be
damaged.<
Towing with a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same side
on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to
avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle, please
observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.<
Towing with a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.<
Towing with a tow truck
Have the MINI Clubman transported with a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, dam-
age may result.<

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Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, page186.
Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only
be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles
with an automatic transmission cannot be tow-
started at all.
1.Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, page46.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.
4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and then slowly
release the clutch. After the engine starts,
immediately depress the clutch completely
again.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.

Short commands for the voice activation system
196
Onboard info
To display "Input map"113{Input map}
To display address book115{Address book}
To display destination list115{Destination list}
To switch on destination guidance120{Start guidance}
To switch off destination guidance120{Stop guidance}
To display route criteria118{Route preference}
To switch on voice instructions123{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions123{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions123{Repeat navigation info}
To display arrow view121{Arrow display}
To display map view121{Map},
{Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or
{Perspective}
To select route118 {Route}
To select "New route"124{New route}
To change scale122{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display towns/cities and streets along the
route123{Route list}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
To select "Car Data"57{Car data}
To display computer57{Onboard info}
To display trip computer58{Trip computer}
To select speed limit67{Limit}

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Avoid highways in
navigation118
"Avoid tollroads" in
Navigation118
Axle loads, refer to
Weights194
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting84
Backrests, refer to Seats37
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb179
Balance, tone control133
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch186
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away188
Bass sounds, refer to Tone
control133
Bass sounds, refer to Treble
and bass133
Bass, tone control133
Battery185
– charging185
– disposal34,185
– jump-starting186
– temporary power failure185
Battery renewal
– remote control34
Being towed188
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts40
Belts, refer to Safety belts40
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders91
Black ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning55
Blower, refer to Air flow rate86
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders91
Brake Assist71
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements60Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs179
Brake pads, breaking in96
Brake rotors97
– brakes96
– breaking in96
Brake system96
– breaking in96
– disc brakes97
– MINI Maintenance
System170
Brakes
– ABS71
– breaking in96
– MINI Maintenance
System170
– parking brake47
– service requirements60
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely97
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance186
Break-in period
96
Breaking in the clutch96
"Brightness" on the Control
Display69
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs176
Button for starting the
engine46
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning5
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders91
Capacities194
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery185
Car care172
"Car Data"57
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
controls26Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest90
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio135
Car wash, care172
Car washes172
Care172
– car washes172
– car-care products172
– CD/DVD drives175
– external172
– high-pressure washers172
– internal174
– leather174
– manual washing173
– upholstery and fabrics174
– windows173
– wiper blades173
Cargo area
– capacity194
Cargo bay98
– Comfort Access33
– doors, refer to Splitdoor31
– lamp83
– opening from outside31
– trunk lid, refer to Splitdoor31
Cargo bay doors, refer to
Splitdoor31
Cargo bay, expanding98
Cargo bay lamp83
Cargo bay partition net, refer
to Partition net99
Cargo loading99
– securing cargo100
– stowing cargo100
– vehicle98
Cargo, securing100
Carpets, care174
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system96
"Categories"141
"CD"132,143

Everything from A to Z
204
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap156
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission50
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance186
Engine
– breaking in96
– data192
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature56
– speed192
– starting47
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off47
Engine compartment168
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant169
Engine malfunction
– indicator lamp13
Engine oil
– adding169
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils169
– alternative oil types169
– approved engine oils169
– capacity169
– checking level168
– dipstick168
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements60
– MINI Maintenance
System170
Engine oil level, checking168
Engine output, refer to Engine
data192
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine47
Entering address111
Entering destination109
Entering intersection110
Error messages, refer to Check
Control65
"ESN"139,140,141ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC71
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system96
Exterior mirrors41
– adjusting41
– automatic heating41
– folding in and out41
External audio device90
External audio device, refer to
AUX-IN port149
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away187
– for tying down loads100
F
Fader, tone control133
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control65
Failure of an electrical
consumer185
Fast forward
– CD changer146
– CD player146
"Fast route" in Navigation118
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts40
Fastest route for
navigation118
Filter
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control87
Fine wood, care174
First aid pouch186
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock46
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– run-flat tires165
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM75Flat Tire Monitor FTM73
– indicating a flat tire74
– initializing the system74
– snow chains74
– system limits74
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition164
Floor mats, care174
Floor plate, refer to Level load
floor99
"FM", waveband132,135
FM, waveband135
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb178,180
Folding rear seat backrest98
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely97
Footwell lamps83
For your own safety5
Frequency, selecting
manually136
Front airbags79
Front fog lamps83
– replacing bulb178
Front seat adjustment37
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows87
"FTM"76
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor73
Fuel157
– gauge56
– high-quality brands157
– quality157
– specifications157
– tank capacity194
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge56
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption56
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge56
Fuel filler flap156
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction156
Fuses185

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G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control88
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption56
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge56
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel157
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic48
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission48
– manual transmission48
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic48
– manual transmission48
General driving notes96
Glass sunroof, electric34
– convenient operation28,29
– opening, closing35
– raising35
– remote control28
Glove compartment89
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system106
Grills85
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights194
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb177
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake47
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
"HD radio"138
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio138
Head airbags79
Head restraints39
– sitting safely37Headlamp control,
automatic81
Headlamp flasher50
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– replacing bulb177
Headlamps, care173
Headlight glass lens177
Heated
– mirrors41
– rear window87
– seats40
Heating
– mirrors41
– rear window87
– seats40
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo100
Height adjustment
– seats38
– steering wheel41
Height, refer to
Dimensions193
High beams82
– headlamp flasher82
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb177
High Definition Radio, refer to
HD Radio138
High water, refer to Driving
through water97
Highways, refer to Route
criteria118
Hill Assist73
Hills97
Holders for cups91
Home address117
"Home address" in
Navigation118
Homepage4
Hood167
Horn10
Hot exhaust system96
"Hour memo"64
"House number" in
destination input
111
Hydroplaning96
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio138
Ice warning55
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track144
Ignition46
– switched off46
– switched on46
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness46
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on46
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Ignition lock46
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM77
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting83
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM75
Information
– on another location114
– on country114
– on current position114
– on destination location114
"Information" in
Navigation114
"Information on
destination"115
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM74
– glass sunroof, electric35
Installation location
– drive for navigation DVD and
audio CD106
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions123

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Manual transmission48
Manual washing173
Map
– changing scale122
– destination entry113
"Map direction of travel"122
"Map facing north"122
Master key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Maximum cooling86
Maximum speed
– with winter tires166
Medical assistance, refer to
First aid pouch186
MENU button16
Menus, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Microfilter
– for automatic climate
control87
– MINI Maintenance
System170
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– MINI Maintenance
System170
Microphone for telephone14
MINI Internet page4
MINI joystick, refer to Onboard
monitor16
MINI Maintenance System170
Mirror dimming feature41
Mirrors41
– exterior mirrors41
– heating41
– interior rearview mirror41
Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest90
– refer to separate Owner's
ManualMobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest90
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System180
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to MINI controls
with navigation16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor73
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files143
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher50
– refer to Wiper system51
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Music track
– playback, scan144
– random order146
– search144
Muting TV132
N
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off123
Navigation drive, location106
Navigation DVD106Navigation system106
– address book115
– changing a route124
– destination entry108
– destination list115
– displaying current
position127
– entering a destination
manually108,111
– last destinations115
– opening108
– route display121
– route list123
– searching for a special
destination114
– selecting destination using
information114
– selecting destination via
map113
– selecting route criteria118
– starting destination
guidance120
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance120
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance120
– voice instructions123
– volume adjustment123
"Navigation voice
instructions"106
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints39
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments90
"New address" in
Navigation116
"New destination"108,113
"New route"124
New tires165
North-facing map121
Nozzles85
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data192
Number of safety belts37
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope188

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Rear fog lamp83
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb180
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement179
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps179
Rear seat backrest, folding98
Rear seats
– folding the backrests98
Rear window defroster87
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors41
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Reception
– radio station138
Recirculated-air mode86
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode86
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest38
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch68
Refueling156
Releasing
– hood167
Remote control26
– battery renewal34
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener88
– malfunctions29,34
– service data170
– splitdoor29
"Repeat directory" during
audio playback146
"Repeat track" during audio
playback146
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs176
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires165
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge56Reservoir for washer
systems52
"Reset"74
"Reset" of tone settings134
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings134
"Reset" the stopwatch68
Restraint systems
– for children43
– refer to Safety belts40
Reverse
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
– manual transmission48
Road map121
Roadside Assistance186
Roadside parking lamps82
– replacing bulb178
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements60
Roof load capacity194
Roof-mounted luggage
rack101
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away188
Route118
– changing118,124
– display121
– displaying arrow view121
– displaying map view121
– displaying town123
– list123
– selecting118
– selecting criteria118
– taking detours124
Route selection118
RSC Run-flat System
Component, refer to Run-flat
tires165
Rubber parts, care173
Run-flat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires165Run-flat tires165
– flat tire74
– tire inflation pressure158
– tire replacement165
– winter tires166
S
Safety belt
– number37
Safety Belt Reminder40
Safety belts40
– damage40
– indicator lamp40
– reminder40
– sitting safely37
Safety belts, care174
Safety systems
– airbags79
– Antilock Brake System
ABS71
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC71
– safety belts40
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires165
"SAT" on the radio132,140
Satellite radio140
– enabling channel140
– selecting channel140
– storing channel140
Scale for navigation,
changing122
"Scan"
– Briefly play stations on the
radio136
Scan
– CD changer144
– CD player144
– radio136
"Scan all" during audio
playback145
"Scan directory" during audio
playback145
Screen, refer to Onboard
monitor controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting187

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Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC71
– Hill Assist73
"State / Province" in
destination input109
Station, refer to Radio135
"Status"61
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing4
Steering wheel41
– adjustment41
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock46
– shift paddles49
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic48
"Stopwatch"68
Stopwatch68
Storage area
– cargo bay98
Storage compartment, front
passenger side91
Storage compartments90
Storage space
– storage compartments90
"Store in address book" in
Navigation116
"Store" on the radio137,141
Storing current position116
Storing radio stations137
Storing the vehicle175
Storing tires166
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments90
"Street" in destination
input110
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires158
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine47
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button46
Switching on
– audio132
– CD changer132
– CD player132
– radio132Switching on the hour
signal64
Switching the cooling function
on and off87
Symbols4
– Control Display20
– navigation system126
– traffic info in the navigation
system126
T
Tachometer55
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps179
– replacing bulb179
Tail lamps179
Tank volume, refer to
Capacities194
Technical data192
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest90
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning55
– outside temperature55
– setting the units60
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature56
Temperature setting
– automatic climate control86
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control53
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo100
"Text language"69
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp180
Three-point safety belt40
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys183
– torque184,185Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening lug bolts184
"Time format"64
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire183
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor74
– indicator/warning lamp74
– MINI Mobility System180
– run-flat tires75
– space-saver spare tire183
– Tire Pressure Monitor75
Tire inflation pressure158
– loss74,76
– space-saver spare tire158
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM75
– limitations of system75
– resetting system76
– warning lamp77
Tire pressure monitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor73
Tire Quality Grading163
Tires
– age164
– breaking in96
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels183
– condition164
– damage164
– inflation pressure158
– inflation pressure loss77
– minimum tread depth164
– new tires165
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor73
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM75
– puncture74
– size163
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth164
– winter tires166
– with emergency operation
properties165
Tires, FTM74
Tires with emergency
operation properties, refer to
Run-flat tires165