stop start MINI Clubman 2011 User Guide

MOBILITYGiving and receiving assistance
160
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. <
Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, page 157.
Vehicles with a catalyti c 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, page 41.
3. Shift into 3rd gear.
4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and then slowly
release the clutch. Afte r the engine starts,
immediately depress the clutch completely
again.
5. Stop at a suitable lo cation, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6. Have the vehicle checked.

Indicator and warning lampsMOBILITY
163
Window washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
page 49.
Lights up in red:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements,
page 140.
Lights up in yellow:
The next time that the Start/Stop but-
ton is pressed, the engine starts, pos-
sibly even without a foot on the
brakes or without depressing the
clutch
Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with Comfort Access, not
detected The engine cannot be started. Have
the remote control checked, if neces-
sary.
Remote control battery is discharged Use the remote control for a longer journey or, in cars with Comfort
Access, replace the battery.
Belt tensioners and/ or airbag system
failed Have the system checked immedi-
ately. Fasten the safety belts anyway.
Power steering failed You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Steering response will be
markedly different. Have the system
checked without delay.
12Cause What to do

MOBILITYIndicator and warning lamps
168
The Dynamic Stability Control DSC
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC
have failed.Driving stability limited during accel-
eration and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Indication in US models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Tire Pressure
Monitor, have failed, refer also to
page 60 Reduced braking and driving stability.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead.
Avoid braking with full force, driving
on rough tracks, and depressing the
accelerator pedal to full throttle or
kickdown position. Have the system
checked immediately.
Indication
* in Canadian models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni-
tor or the Tire Pressure Monitor
*,
have failed, refer also to page 60Reduced braking and driving stability.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead.
Avoid braking with full force, driving
on rough tracks, and depressing the
accelerator pedal to full throttle or
kickdown position. Have the system
checked immediately.
Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor
*
Light up in yellow and red:
> Tire damage Carefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page
63.
> Flat Tire Monitor not initialized Initialize Flat Ti
re Monitor, page 64.
Light up in yellow:
Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated Have the system checked.
12Cause What to do

Indicator and warning lampsMOBILITY
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Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor*
Light up in yellow and red:
There is a flat tire or substantial loss
in tire pressure Carefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page
65.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
*
Light up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized Check the inflation pressure and reset
the system, page
66.
The small lamp flashes yellow and
then stays on, the large lamp lights
up in yellow:
> Tire Pressure Monitor failed.
Punctures are not indicated Have the system checked.
> Wheel mounted without TPM
electronics Have the system checked.
> The TPM is temporarily malfunc-
tioning due to other systems or
devices using the same radio fre-
quency.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
*
The small lamp flashes yellow and
then stays on, the large lamp lights
up in yellow:
>Tire Pressure Monitor failed.
Punctures are not indicated Have the system checked.
> Wheel mounted without TPM
electronics Have the system checked.
12Cause What to do

REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
188
Safety belts35
– damage 36
– indicator lamp 35
– reminder 35
– sitting safely 32
Safety belts, care 145
Safety systems
– airbags 69
– Antilock Brake System ABS 61
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 61
– safety belts 35
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires 134
Satellite radio 104
– enabling 104
Scan, listening to test
– Radio MINI Boost CD 102
Screw thread for tow fitting 159
Searching
– CD player 106
– radio 101
Searching for a music track
– CD 106
Seat adjustment
– mechanical 33
Seats 33
– adjusting the seats 33
– heating 35
– sitting safely 32
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 24
– from outside 21
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 44
Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with Steptronic, refer to
Shiftlock 44
– overriding manually 45
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 44 Service car, refe
r to Roadside
Assistance 157
Service data in the remote control 140
Service Interval Display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 140
Service, refer to Roadside Assistance 157
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS 140
Service requirements 56
Setting the time format 101
Settings
– clock, 12 h/24 h mode 55
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 45
– manual transmission 43
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer
t
o Changing selector lever
positions 44
Side airbags 69
Side door, rear, refer to Club Door 26
Side turn signal
– replacing bulb 150
Side windows, refer to
Windows 30
Signal horn, refer to Horn 10
Sitting safely 32
– airbags 32
– safety belts 32
– with head restraint 32
Size, refer to Dimensions 177
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass roof, electric 30
Slot for remote control 41
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 87
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing 123
– use 112 Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment 85
Snow chains 135
Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD 141
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 87
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires 153
– inflation pressure 128
Spare wheel, refer to Space- saver spare tire 153
Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 138
Speed 176
– with winter tires 135
Speed-dependent volume 100
Speedo, refer to
Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
Split Rear Barn Doors 26
– opening from outside 26
– unlocking with remote control 23
Split rear seat backrest, refer to Expanding the cargo area 92
Sport button 63
Stability control, refer to Driving stability control
systems 60
Start/Stop button 41
– starting the engine 42
– switching off the engine 42
Starting assistance, refer to Jump-starting 157
Starting, refer to Starting the engine 42
Starting the engine
– Start/Stop button 41
Start-off assi
stance, refer to
– DSC 61
– Hill Assist 63
Stations, refer to Radio MINI
Boost CD 102
Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 4

Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
189
Steering wheel37
– adjustment 37
– buttons on steering wheel 11
– lock 41
– shift paddles 45
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 43
Storage area
– cargo area 92
Storage compartment, front passenger side 86
Storage compartments 86
Storage space
– storage compartments 86
Storing the vehicle 145
Storing tires 135
Stowage, refer to Storage compartments 86
Summer tires, re fer to Wheels
and tires 128
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 42
Switching off the engine
– Start/Stop button 41
Switching on
– CD player 100,105
– Radio MINI Boost CD 100
Switching the cooling function
on and off 82
Symbols 4
T
Tachometer 51
Tail lamp, refer to Tail lamps 150
– replacing bulb 150
Tail lamps 150
Tank volume, refer to Capacities 179
Technical data 176
Technical modifications 5Telephone
112
– hands-free system 120
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 85
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
– voice commands 120
Telephone call, refer to the Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– setting the units 55
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature 139
Temperature setting
– air conditioner 79
– automatic climate control 81
Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 49
Tensioning straps, refer to Securing cargo 95
The individual vehicle 4
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp 151
Three-point safety belt 35
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys 146
– torque 155
Tightening torque, refer to Tightening lug bolts 155
Time
– setting 101
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire 146
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor 64
– indicator/warning lamp 64
– MINI Mobility System 151
– run-flat tires 65
– space-saver spare tire 153
– Tire Pressure Monitor 65
Tire inflation pressure 128
– loss 64
– space-saver spare tire 128Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
65
– limitations of system 66
– resetting system 66
– warning lamp 66
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 63
Tire Quality Grading 132
Tires
– age 133
– breaking in 90
– changi

ng, refe r to Changing
wheels 153
– condition 133
– damage 133
– inflation pressure 128
– inflation pressure loss 66
– minimum tread depth 133
– new tires 134
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 63
– pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 65
– puncture 64
– size 131
– wear indicators, refer to Minimum tread depth 133
– winter tires 135
– with emergency operation properties 134
Tires with emergency operation properties, refer to
Run-flat tires 134
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-flat tires 134
Tone
– middle setting 101
Tone control 101
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle
toolkit 146
Torque 176
– lug bolts 155
Tow bar 159
Tow fitting 159
– screw thread 159
Tow fittings for tow-starting and towing away 159