roof rack MINI Clubman 2011 Owner's Manual

Things to remember when drivingDRIVING TIPS
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Stowing cargo
>Position heavy objects as low and as far for-
ward as possible, ideally directly behind the
rear seat backrests.
> Cover sharp edges and corners.
> For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
respective opposite buckle.
> Do not stack higher than the top edge of the
backrests.
> Use the cargo net, refer to page 93. Ensure
that no objects can penetrate through the
net.
Securing cargo
By way of example, the illustration shows the
cargo compartment in the MINI.
> Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining or draw straps
*.
> Heavy-duty cargo straps
* for securing larger
and heavier objects ar e available at your
MINI dealer. Four lashing eyes are provided
for attaching the cargo straps. Two of them
are located on the forward wall of the cargo
area. Comply with the information enclosed with
the load-securing devices.
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endan-
ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden
braking or swerves are necessary.
Do not exceed the approved gross vehicle
weight and axle loads, page 178; otherwise, the
vehicle's operating safety is no longer assured
and the vehicle will not be in compliance with
the construction and use regulations.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car, since they could be thrown
around, for example as a re sult of heavy braking,
sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu-
pants. Do not secure ca rgo using the fastening
points for the tether strap, page 39; they may
become damaged. <
Roof-mounted luggage
rack*
A special rack system is available as an option for
your MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to
advise you. Comply with the installation instruc-
tions supplied with the rack system.
Mounting points
By way of example, the illustration shows the
roof of the MINI.
Remove the cover panel.

DRIVING TIPSThings to remember when driving
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Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect
on vehicle handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember not to
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads
when loading the rack.
You can find the applicable data under Weights
on page 178.
The roof load must be distributed uniformly and
should not be too large in area. Heavy items
should always be placed at the bottom.
When loading, make sure that there is sufficient
space for the movement of the glass roof.
Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off
during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid su dden acceleration and
braking maneuvers, and take corners gently.
Saving fuel
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif-
ferent factors. The implementation of certain
measures, your driving style and regular mainte-
nance can have an influence on fuel consump-
tion and on the environmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight incr eases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts no longer in use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof- or rear-mounted
luggage racks whenever you are not using
them.
Attached parts on the ve hicle affect its aerody-
namics and increase fuel consumption.
Check tire inflation pressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before start-
ing on a long trip. Low inflation pressure increases rolling resis-
tance and thus leads to greater fuel consump-
tion and tire wear.
Drive off immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engi
ne speeds. This is the
fastest way for the cold engine to reach its oper-
ating temperature.
Think ahead while driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking by
maintaining a suitable di stance to the vehicle
driving ahead.
Driving smoothly and an ticipating impending
traffic situations reduces fuel consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds
Use first gear only for driving off. In second and
higher gears, accelerate smoothly to a suitable
engine and road speed. In doing so, avoid high
engine speeds and shift up early.
When you reach your desired traveling speed,
shift to the highest suit able gear and drive at
constant speed.
As a rule: driving at lo w engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Coasting
When approaching a red traffic light, take your
foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast
to a halt in the highest suitable gear.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the
accelerator and let the vehicle coast in a suitable
gear.
Fuel supply is shut off automatically when the
vehicle is coasting.
Switch off the engine during lengthy
stops
Switch off the engine when stopping for lengthy
periods, e.g. at traffic li ghts, railroad crossings or
in traffic jams.

Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
185
Individual air distribution80
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 20
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 65
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 64
– glass roof, electric 30
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays 12
Instrument lighting 76
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit 10
Instrument panel, refer to Displays 12
Integrated key 20
Integrated universal remote control 83
Interior lamps 76
– remote control 23
Interior rearview mirror 36
– automatic dimming feature 36
Interlock 44
Intermittent mode of the wipers 47
Internet page 4
J
Jacking points 154
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles 48
Jumpering, refer to Jump- starting 157
Jump-starting 157
K
Key Memory, refe r to Personal
Profile 20
Key, refer to Keys/remote controls 20
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access 28Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
Access 28
Keypad dialing 118
Kickdown 44
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 44
Knock control 127
L
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs 147
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams 72
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing cargo 95
LATCH child restraint fixing system 39
Leather care 144
LEDs light-emitting diodes 147
Length, refer to Dimensions 177
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement 151
Liftgate
– Comfort Access 29
Liftgate, refer to Split Rear Barn Doors 23
Light alloy wheels, care 144
Light switch 72
Light-emitting diodes LEDs 147
Lighter 87
– socket 87
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs 147
– of the instruments 76
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps 72
Limit 172
Listening to test scan
– Radio MINI Boost CD 102
Load 94
Load securing equipment, refer to Secu ring cargo95
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking 25 Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal 22
– from inside 25
– from outside 22
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 28
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 22
– from inside 24
– from outside 21
Longlife oils
– approved motor oils 138
Low beams 72
– automatic 72
– replacing bulb 148
Lower back suppo rt, refer to
Lumbar support 33
Luggage compartment doors,
refer to Split Rear Barn
Doors 26
Luggage compartment
partition net, refer to Cargo
net 93
Luggage rack, re fer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 95
Lumbar su

pport 33
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 135
Maintenance, refer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Maintenance system 140
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 58
Manual air distribution 80
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 45

Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
187
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 80
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 82
Power failure 155
Power windows 31
Power windows, refer to Windows 30
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 65
Pressure monitoring, tires 63
– Flat Tire Monitor 63
Pressure, tires 128
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system
– windows 31
PTY 103
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 63
R
Radio
– HD Radio103
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 20
Radio MINI Boost CD
– playing stations 102
– recalling stations 102
– satellite radio 104
– searching stations 101
– storing stations 102
– switching on/off 100
– tone control 101
– volume 100
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness 41
Radio readiness 41
– switched off 42
– switched on 41
Rain sensor 47
Range, refer to Cruising
range 52
RDS 102 Reading lamps
76
Rear door, refer to Club Door 26
Rear doors, refer to Split Rear
Barn Doors 26
Rear double doors, refer to Split Rear Barn Doors 26
Rear fog lamp 75
– indicator lamp 161
– replacing bulb 150
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement 150
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 150
Rear seat backrest, folding 92
Rear seats
– folding down the backrests 92
Rear window defroster 79,81
Rearview mirror, refer to Mirrors 36
Reception
– quality 102
– radio station 101
Recirculated-air mode 79,81
Recirculation of air, refer to Recirculated-air
mode 79,81
Reclining seat, refer to Backrest 33
Refueling 126
Releasing
– hood 136
Remote control 20
– battery renewal 30
– Comfort Access 28
–
garage door opener 83
– malfunctions 23,29
– service data 140
– Split Rear Barn Doors 23
Replacement remote control 20
Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 147
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires 134
Reporting safety defects 6Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge 51
Reservoir for washer systems 49
Reset, resetting tone settings 101
Restraint systems
– for children 38
– refer to Safety belts 35
Reverse
– CD 106
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 44
– manual transmission 43
Roadside Assistance 157
Roadside parking lamps 75
– replacing bulb 149
Roadworthiness te st, refer to
Service requirements 56
Roof load capacity 178
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 95
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 159
RSC Run-flat System Component, refer to Run-flat
tires 134
Rubber parts, care 143
Run-flat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 134
Run-flat tires 134
– flat tire 64
– tire inflation pressure 128
– tire replacement 134
– winter tires 135
S
Safety belt
– number32
Safety Belt Reminder 35

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
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