check engine light MINI Clubman 2014 (Mini Connected) User Guide

Connecting jumper cablesConnecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking. ◀1.Open the battery cover in the engine com‐
partment to access the positive terminal.2.Unlock the tabs of the positive terminal
cover on the left and right, arrows 1, and
raise the cover, arrow 2.3.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or to a starting aid terminal of the
vehicle providing assistance.4.Attach the second clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery of the vehicle to be started.5.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of the vehicle providing as‐
sistance.6.Attach the second clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal ofthe battery, or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Body ground:
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at a slightly in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being started
in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged
battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing
Notes Observe applicable laws and regulations
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing. ◀
No additional passengers
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed. ◀
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Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission Towing vehicles with an automatic trans‐
mission
Only transport vehicles with an automatic
transmission on tow trucks or with raised front
wheels; otherwise, the transmission may be
damaged. ◀
Towing with a tow bar Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than your vehicle, or it will not be possible to
control vehicle response. ◀
Correctly attach the tow bar
Only secure the tow bar on the tow fit‐
tings; damage can occur when it is secured on
other parts of the vehicle. ◀
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 offset 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.
Towing with a tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle. ◀
Towing with a tow truck
Have the MINI transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result. ◀
Tow-starting
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 244. Vehicles with a catalytic converter
should only be tow-started when the engine is
cold; vehicles with an automatic transmission
cannot be tow-started.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 54.3.Shift into 3rd gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch is depressed and then slowly release
the clutch. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately depress the clutch completely again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 88
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 71
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 98
Adaptive Light Control 76
Additional telephone 180
Additives, engine oil 226
Airbags 78
Airbags, indicator/warning light 80
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 95, 97
Air conditioner 94
Air conditioning 94
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner 94– Automatic climate con‐
trol 96
Air distribution
– Automatic 97– Individual 95– Manual 95, 97
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 98
Air flow rate 94, 97
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 210
Air supply
– Air conditioner 94– Automatic climate con‐
trol 96
Alarm system 41
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 41– Interior motion sensor 41– Tilt alarm sensor 41Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 100
AM/FM station 148
Ambient lighting 77
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 137
Antifreeze, washer fluid 60
Antilock Brake System, ABS 88
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 88
Anti-theft protection 33
Appointments 196
Approved engine oils 226
Ashtray 103
Assistance, roadside 244
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 90
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 244
Audio playback 157
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 163
Automatic– Air distribution 97– Air flow rate 97
Automatic car wash 248
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribution 97
Automatic, cruise control 91
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 74
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Kickdown 62– Overriding selector lever
lock 63AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 97
AUX-IN port 159
Average fuel consumption 66
Average fuel consumption– Setting the units 68
Average speed 66
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 65
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 45
Backrests, refer to Seats 44
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 235
Balance 146
Bass 146
Battery
– Disposal 40– Remote control 32
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery 240
Battery replacement
– Remote control 40
Belts, refer to Safety belts 46
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 46
Bi-xenon headlamps 233
Black and white map dis‐ play 140
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 94, 97
Bluetooth audio 163
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating 171, 181
Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 170
Brake assistant 88
Brake discs, breaking in 112
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K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 38
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 38
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 32
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 32
Kickdown– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 62
Knocking control 208
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement 232
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 232
Lamps 74
Lamps, automatic headlamp control 74
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams 74
Language, changing on the Control Display 69
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 46
LATCH child restraint fixing system 51
Leather, care 250
Leather care 250
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 232
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 235
Light-alloy wheels, care 251
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 232
Lighter
– Socket 103Lighting– Instruments 76
Lighting, lamp and bulb re‐
placement 232
Lighting, vehicle, refer to Lamps 74
Light switch 74
Limit, refer to Speed limit 87
Lock buttons on doors, refer to Locking 36
Locking
– From the inside 36– From the outside 34– Setting the confirmation sig‐
nal 35– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 38
Locking, vehicle
– From the inside 36– From the outside 34
Longlife oils, alternative oil
types 226
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 226
Low beams 74
Low beams
– Automatic 74
Low beams, automatic 74
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 233
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 45
Lumbar support 45
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 70
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 70
Maintenance require‐ ments 228
Maintenance system MINI 228
Malfunction– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63– Door lock 36– Fuel filler flap 206
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 71
Manual air distribution 95, 97
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 62
Manual operation
– Door lock 36– Selector lever lock, auto‐
matic transmission 63
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 206
Manual transmission 60
Map, destination entry 131
Map display in black and white 140
Map view 138
Marking on approved tires 218
Maximum cooling 97
Maximum speed, winter tires 218
Menu operation, onboard monitor 20
Menus, refer to Onboard monitor operating con‐
cept 21
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 139
Messages 195
Microfilter 96
Microfilter
– With automatic climate con‐
trol 98
MINI Connected 200
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 228
MINI Mobility System 219
Minimum tread, tires 216
Mirrors 48
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Tire Quality Grading 215
Tires– Flat tire 82– Inflation pressure 210– Inflation pressure loss 84– Pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 83
Tires, breaking in 112
Tires, changing 217
Tires, condition 216
Tires, damage 216
Tire size 215
Tires, minimum tread 216
Tires, retreaded tires 218
Tires, storage 218
Tire tread 216
Toll roads, route 135
Tone 146
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 230
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 230
Torque, refer to Engine data 254
Towing another vehicle 245
Towing, being towed 245
Town/city, navigation 126
Tow-starting 245
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 83
Traction control 89
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 139
Transmission
– Overriding selector lever
lock in case of automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 63
Transmission lock
– Refer to Changing selector
lever positions 61
Transmission, manual 60
Transporting children safely 50
Treble, tone 146
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer 64
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 57
Trip odometer 64
Trips, planning 133
Trunk doors, refer to Split door 37
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 37
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 37
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 76
Turn signal– Indicator lamp 16
Turn signal, bulb replace‐
ment 234
Turn signals 57
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 57
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 215
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 41
Units
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 68– Temperature 68
Units of measure, changing on
Control Display 68
Universal remote control 99
Unlocking
– From the inside 36– From the outside 34– Tailgate 39– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 38
Update, software 166
Upholstery care 250
Upholstery material care 250
V
Vehicle– Identification num‐
ber 170, 180
Vehicle battery 240
Vehicle, breaking in 112
Vehicle care 249
Vehicle care, refer to Care 248
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle paintwork, care 250
Vehicle storage 251
Vehicle, switching off 56
Vehicle wash 248
Ventilation
– Air conditioning 98
Version of the navigation
data 124
Video playback, iPhone 162
Video playback, snap-in adapter 162
Voice activation
– Navigation 132
Voice activation, short com‐
mands 258
Voice activation system 26
Volume, setting 146
W Warning and indicator lamps 17
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 71
Warning signal volumes 146
Warning triangle 243
Washer/wiper system 57
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 58
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 60
Washer fluid 60
Washer fluid reservoir 60
Washing, vehicle 248
Welcome lamps 75
Wheel change 238
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