key MINI Countryman 2011 Owner's Guide

Everything from A to ZReference
181
Battery156
– charging 156
– disposal 29,156
– jump-starting 158
– temporary power failure 156
Battery renewal
– remote control 29
Being towed 160
Bell
– volume 102
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety belts 35
Belts, refer to Safety belts 35
Beverage holders, refer to Cupholders 85
Black ice, refer to External
temperature warning 52
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 77,79
Bluetooth, activating/ deactivating 116
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders 85
Brake Assist 60
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements 55
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs 151
Brake pads, breaking in 90
Brake rotors 91
– brakes 90
– breaking in 90
Brake system 90
– breaking in 90
– disc brakes 91
– MINI Maintenance
System 142
Brakes
– ABS 60
– breaking in 90
– MINI Maintenance System 142
– parking brake 43
– service requirements 55
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely 91 Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance 158
Break-in period 90
Breaking in the clutch 90
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 148
Button for starting the
engine 41
Buttons on the steering wheel 11
C
California Proposition 65
warning 5
Call
– accepting 119
– ending 120
– rejecting 120
Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 120
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders 85
Capacities 179
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery 156
Car care 144
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
controls 20
Car phone
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 83
Car phone, refer to
Telephone 114
Car wash
– before driving in 43
Car wash, care 144
Car washes 144 Care
144
– car washes 144
– car-care products 144
– CD/DVD drives 147
– external 144
– high-pressure washers 145
– internal 146
– leather 146
– manual washing 145
– upholstery and fabrics 146
– windows 145
– wiper blades 145
Cargo area 92
– capacity 178
– Comfort Access 28
– lamp 75
– opening from outside 25
– trunk lid, refer to Liftgate 25
Cargo area, expanding 92
Cargo area lamp 75
Cargo area lid, refer to Liftgate 25
Cargo area partition net, refer to Cargo net 94
Cargo loading 95
– securing cargo 96
– stowing cargo 96
– vehicle 92
Cargo net 94
Cargo, securing 96
Carpets, care 146
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 90
CD

player 107
– changing the track 107
– fast forward/reverse 107
– playing a track 107
– random order 107
– starting 107
– volume 102
Center armrest 83
Center brake lamp 152
Center console, refer to Around the center
console 14
Center Rail 84

Everything from A to ZReference
183
Door key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 20
Door lock 24
Door lock, confirmation
signals 22
Doors, manual operation24
DOT Quality Grades 134
Drinks holders, refer to Cupholders 85
Drive-off assistan t, refer to Hill
Assist 62
Driving dynamics control, refer to Sport button 62
Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 71
Driving notes 90
Driving off on inclines, refer to Hill Assist 62
Driving stability control
systems 59
Driving through water 91
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes 90
Dry air, refer to Cooling function 80
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 60
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 61
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake Assist 60
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 60
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 61
E
Eject button 108
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 24
– fuel filler flap 128
Electronic brake-force distribution 60
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 60Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock 24
– fuel filler flap 128
– transmission lock, automatic transmission 45
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance 158
Engine
– breaking in 90
– data 176
– overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 141
– speed 176
– starting 42
– starting, Comfort Access 27
– switching off 42
Engine compartment 139
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant 140
Engine oil
– adding 140
– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 140
– alternative oil types 140
– approved engine oils 140
– capacity 140
– checking level 139
– dipstick 139
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements 55
– MINI Maintenance
System 142
Engine oil level, checking 139
Engine output, refer to Engine
data 176
Engine starting, refer to Starting the engine 42
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 60
Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 90 Exterior mirrors
36
– adjusting 36
– automatic dimming feature 37
– automatic heating 36
– folding in and out 36
External audio device 83,102
External temperature display
– change units of measure 54
– in the on-board computer 54
Exte

rnal temperature
warning 52
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing away 160
– for tying down loads 96
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 57
Failure of an electrical
consumer 156
Fast forward
– CD 107
Fastening safety be lts, refer to
Safety belts 35
Fault messages, refer to Check
Control 57
Faulty
– tire 63
Filter
– microfilter for air
conditioner 78
– microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 80
Fine wood, care 147
First aid pouch 158
Fixture for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 41
Flash when locking/
unlocking 22
Flat load floor 94
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 136
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 64

Everything from A to ZReference
185
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 41
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 41
Ignition key, refer to Integrated key/remote
control 20
Ignition lock 41
Imprint 2
Incoming call 119
Indicator and warning lamps 13,162
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 65
Indicator lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 74
Individual air distribution 78
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 20
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 64
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 63
– glass roof, electric 30
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays 12
Instrument lighting 74
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit 10
Instrument panel, refer to
Displays 12
Integrated key 20
Integrated universal remote
control 81
Interior lamps 75
– remote control 23
Interior rearview mirror 36
– automatic dimming feature 37
Interlock 44
Intermittent mode of the wipers 47
Internet page 4J
Jacking points 155
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles 48
Jumpering, refer to Jump-starting 158
Jump-starting 158
K
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 20
Key, refer to Keys/remote controls 20
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access 27
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort Access 27
Keypad dialing 120
Kickdown 44
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 44
Knock control 129
L
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs 148
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams 71
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing cargo 96
LATCH child restraint fixing system 39
Leather care 146
LEDs light-emitting diodes 148
Length, refer to Dimensions 177
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement 152
Liftgate 25
– Comfort Access 28
– opening from outside 25
– opening/closing 25
– unlocking with remote control 23 Light
– automatic headlamp
control 71
Light alloy wheels, care 146
Light switch 71
Light-emitting diodes LEDs 148
Lighter 85
– socket 86
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs 148
– of the instruments 74
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps 71
Limit 173
Listening to test scan
– Radio MINI Boost CD 104
Load 95
Load securing equipment, refer to Securing cargo 96
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking 24
Locking
– adjusting confirmation signal 22
– from inside 24
– from outside 22
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 27
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 22
– from inside 24
– from outside 21
Longlife oils
– approved motor oils 140
Low beams 71
– automatic 71
– replacing bulb 149
Lower back suppo rt, refer to
Lumbar support 33
Luggage compartment
– doors, refer to Liftgate 25
Lug
gage compartment
partition net, refer to Cargo
net 94
Luggage rack, re fer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 97

ReferenceEverything from A to Z
186
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-mounted luggage
rack 97
Lumbar support 33
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 137
Maintenance, refer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Maintenance system 142
Malfunction warn ings, refer to
Check Control 57
Manual air distribution 78
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 45
Manual operation
– door lock 24
– fuel filler flap 128
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission 45
Manual station search 103
Manual transmission 43
Manual washing 145
Master key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 20
Maximum cooling 79
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 137
Medical assistance, refer to First aid pouch 158
Microfilter
– for air conditioner 78
– for automatic climate
control 80
– MINI Maintenance System 142 Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– MINI Maintenance System 142
Microphone for telephone 14
MINI Internet page 4
MINI Maintenance System 142
Mirror dimming feature 37
Mirrors 36
– exterior mirrors 36
– heating 36
– interior rearview mirror 36
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 119
– connecting, refer to Mobile phone, pairing 116
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 83
– pairing 116
– what to do if…. 118
Mobile phone, installation location, refer to Center
armrest 83
Mobility System 152
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety 5
Monitoring syst em for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 62
MP3 107
Mu
ltifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 46
– refer to Wiper system 47
Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 11
Music tracks
– playing a track 107
– random order 107
N
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 34
Nets, refer to Storage compartments 84
New tires 136
Number of cylinders, refer to Engine data 176
Number of safety belts 32
Nylon rope, refer to Tow rope 161
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
On-Board Diagnosis 143
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel specifications 129
Odometer 51
Oil consumption 139
Oil level 139
Oil, refer to Engine oil 139
Oil types 140
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal 156
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 27
– from inside 24
– from outside 21
– using the door lock 24
– using the remote control 21
Opening and unlocking
– from inside 24
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 80
Outlets, refer to Air vents 76
Output, refer to Engine data 176
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control 79
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature 141

Everything from A to ZReference
187
P
Paintwork, care145
Park Distance Control PDC 59
Parking
– vehicle 42
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 59
Parking brake 43
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb 150
Parking lamps/low beams 71
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle 4
Pathway lighting 71
PDC
– volume 102
Personal Profile 20
Phone numbers
– dialing 120
Pinch protection system
– windows 31
Plastic parts, care 146
Playing a track scan
– CD 107
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 78
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 80
Power failure 156
Power window
– safety switch 31
Power windows 30
Power windows, refer to Windows 30
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 64
Pressure monitoring, tires 62
– Flat Tire Monitor 62
Pressure, tires 130 Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows 31
PTY 104
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 62
R
Radio
– HD Radio105
Radio key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 20
Radio MINI Boost CD
– playing stations 104
– recalling stations 104
– satellite radio 105
– station search 103
– storing stations 104
– switching on/off 102
– tone control 103
– volume 102
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 104
Reading lamps 75
Rear fog lamp
– indicator lamp 162
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement 151
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 151
Rear seat backrest, folding 92
Rear seats
– adjusting 34
– folding down the
backrests 92
Rear window
– windshield wiper 48
Rear window defroster 77,79 Rear window safety switch
31
Rear-mounted luggage rack 97
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors 36
Reception
– quality 104
– radio station 103
Recirculated-air mode 77,79
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 77,79
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest 33
Refueling 128
Releasing
– hood 138
Remote control 20
– battery renewal 29
– Comfort Access 27
– garage door opener 81
– liftgate 23
– malfunct
ions23,29
– service data 142
Replacement remote
control 20
Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 148
Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 136
Reporting safety defects 6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 51
Reservoir for washer systems 49
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings 103
Restraint systems
– for children 38
– refer to Safety belts 35
Reverse
– CD 107
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 44
– manual transmission 43