wheel MINI Countryman 2012 Workshop Manual

Indicator and warning lampsMOBILITY
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Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is con-
trolling drive and braking forces, refer
also to page65
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti-
vated, refer also to page 66
The Dynamic Stability Control DSC
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC
are deactivated, refer also to page 65Driving stability limited during
acceleration and cornering.
Driving style must
be adjusted.
The Dynamic Stability Control DSC
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC
have failed. Driving stability limited during
acceleration 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 stabili ty control systems,
including ABS and the Tire Pressure
Monitor, have failed, refer also to
page 65 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 US models
The driving stabili ty control systems,
including ABS, ALL4 all-wheel drive,
and the Tire Pressu re Monitor, have
failed, refer also to page 65Reduced 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.
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Display 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 page65Reduced 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.
Display in Canadian models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS, ALL4 all-wheel drive,
and the Flat Tire Monitor or the Tire
Pressure Monitor, have failed, refer
also to page 65 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.
ALL4 all-wheel drive has failed. Con tinued driving is possible. Drive
cautiously and thin k well ahead. Avoid
rough track driving, full-throttle oper-
ation, and use of the transmission's
kickdown mode. Have the system
checked immediately.
ALL4 all-wheel drive and DSC have
failed. Continued driving is possible. Drive
cautiously and thin
k well ahead. Avoid
rough track driving, full-throttle oper-
ation, and use of the transmission's
kickdown mode. Have the system
checked immediately.
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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
68.
> Flat Tire Monitor not initialized Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, page
68.
Light up in yellow:
Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated Have the system checked.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
Light up in yellow and red:
There is a flat tire or significant tire
pressure loss, e.g. in the front right
tire Carefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page
70.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
Light up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized Check the inflation pressure and reset
the system, page
71.
The small lamp flashes yellow and
then stays on, the large lamp lights
up in yellow:
> 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.
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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.
Lights up in red:
> Transmission limp-home pro-
gram active with restricted range
of gears, possibly with reduced
acceleration You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked without delay.
> Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brake Always depress the brake to engage a
gear.
> Automatic selector lever locked Manually releasing the selector lever
lock, page49.
Lights up in yellow: Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
> Automatic selector lever locked:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running and brake
depressed or Manually releasing the selector lever
lock, page
49.
> Brake signal malfunctioning: gear
can be engaged without depress-
ing the brake To engage a gear while the vehicle is
at a standstill, always depress the
brake. Before leaving the vehicle,
move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine.
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REFERENCETechnical data
186
Weights
6Wheelbase
102.2/2,595 102.2/2,595 102.2/2,596
7 Vehicle length
161.7/4,108 161.8/4,110 163.2/4,144
All dimensions in in/mm. Minimum turning radius dia.: 38.1 ft/11.6 m.
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
CooperCooper S
Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
> Manual transmission lbs/kg2,954/1,340 3,053/1,385
> Automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,020/1,3703,097/1,405
Approved gross weight
> Manual transmission lbs/kg3,858/1,750 3,990/1,810
> Automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,924/1,7804,034/1,830
Approved front axle load
> Manual transmission lbs/kg2,050/930 2,127/965
> Automatic transmission lbs/kg 2,116/9602,172/985
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg1,918/870 1,918/870
Approved roof load ca pacity lbs/kg 165/75165/75
Cargo area capacity cu ft/
liters 12.4 - 41.3/
350 - 1,170 12.4 - 41.3/
350 - 1,170
Cooper S ALL4John Cooper Works
Curb weight, ready for travel , with all optional extras
> Manual transmission lbs/kg3,208/1,455 3,263/1,480
> Automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,252/1,4753,307/1,500
Approved gross weight
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake System65
Accepting a call 125
Accessories, see Vehicle equipment 4
Acknowledgment signals for locking/unlocking vehicle 24
Activated-charcoa l filter for
automatic climate control 85
Adaptive Light Control 78
Adding engine oil 147
Additives
– coolant 148
– engine oil 147
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Air
conditioner 82
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 83
Airbags 73
– sitting safely 34
– warning lamp 75
Air conditioner 81
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner 82
– automatic cl imate control83
– ventilation 85
Air distribution
– automatic 84
– individual 83
– manual 83
Air flow rate 82,84
– air conditioning system 82
– automatic cl imate control84
– heating, ventilation 82
Airing, refer to Ventilation85
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 81
Air pressure, checking, refer to Tire inflation pressure 136Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 82,84
Air supply
– air conditioner 82
– automatic climate control 83
– ventilation 85
Air vents 81
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 135
Alarm system 28
ALL4 all-wheel drive system 67
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires 144
All-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 67
Ambient air, refer to Recirculated-air
mode 82,
84
Am bient li
ghti

ng80
Antenna, care 151
Antifreeze
– coolant 148
– washer fluid 53
Antilock Brake System ABS 65
Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 28
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 186
Approved engine oils 147
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 186
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest 90
Ashtray 93
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 65
Audio device, external 90Automatic
– air distribution
84
– air flow rate 84
– cruise control 53
– headlamp control 76
Automatic climate control 81
– automatic air distribution 84
Automatic station search 109
Automatic station storage 110
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 47
– interlock 48
– overriding selector lever lock 49
– shiftlock 48
– sport program 49
AUTO program for automatic climate control 84
Auto radio, refer to Radio MINI Boost CD 108
AUX-In, refer to External audio device 90
AUX-In connection 108
Average fuel consumption 56
– setting the units 59
Average speed 57
Axle loads, refer to Weights 186
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting 80
Backrests, refer to Seats 35
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb 158,159
Band-aids, refer to First aid pouch 165
Bar, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 167
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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
189
Base plate for telephone or mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 130
Battery 163
– disposal 31,163
– jump-starting 165
– temporary power failure 164
Battery renewal
– remote control 31
Being towed 167
Belts, refer to Safety belts 37
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety belts 37
Beverage holders, refer to Cupholders 93
Black ice, refer to External
temperature warning 56
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 82,84
Bluetooth, activating/ deactivating 122
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders 93
Brake Assist 65
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements 61
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs 159
Brake pads, breaking in 96
Brake rotors 98
– brakes 96
– breaking in 96
Brakes
– ABS 65
– breaking in 96
– MINI Maintenance
System 149
– parking brake 47
– service requirements 61
Brakes, refer to Braking safely 97
Brake system 96
– breaking in 96
– disc brakes 98
– MINI Maintenance
System 149 Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance 165
Breaking in the clutch 96
Break-in period 96
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 155
Button for starting the
engine 45
Buttons on the steering wheel 11
C
California Proposition 65
warning 5
Call ending 126
Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 126
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders 93
Capacities 187
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery 163
Car care 151
Care 151
– car-care products 151
– car washes 151
– CD/DVD drives 154
– high-pressure washers 152
– leather 153
– manual washing 152
– upholstery and fabrics 153
– windows 152
– wiper blades 152
Cargo, securing 102
Cargo area 98
– capacity 186
– Comfort Access 30
– lamp 79
– opening from outside 28
– trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 28
Cargo area, expanding 98
Cargo area lamp 79
Cargo area lid, refer to Tailgate 28
Cargo area partition net, refer to Cargo net 100 Cargo loading
101
– securing cargo 102
– stowing cargo 102
– vehicle 98
Cargo net 100
Car key, refer to Keys/remote controls 22
Carpets, care 153
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 90
Car phone, refer to Telephone 120
Car wash
– before driving in 47
Car wash, care 151
Car washes 151
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 97
CD player 113
– changing the track 113
– fast forward/reverse 113
– playing a track 114
– random order 113
– volume 108
Center armr

est90
Center brake lamp 159
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console 14
Center Rail 91
Center Rail, refer to Storage compartments 91
Central locking system 23
– Comfort Access 30
– from inside 26
– from outside 23
– setting unlocking behavior 23
Changing bulbs 155
Changing wheels 162
Charging the battery 163
Chassis number, refer to Engine compartment 145
Check Control 62
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 42
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
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Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 67
Front airbags 73
Front fog lamps 79
– indicator lamp 169
– replacing bulb 157
Front seat adjustment 35
Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting windows 83,85
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 68
Fuel 135
– fuel tank volume 187
– gauge 55
– high-quality brands 135
– quality 135
– specifications 135
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 55
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 56
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 55
Fuel filler flap 134
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction 134
Fuses 164
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 86
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel consumption 56
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 135
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 55
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 48
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 48
– manual transmission 47Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 48
– manual transmission 47
General driving notes 96
Glass roof, electric 31
– convenience operation 24
– opening, closing 32
– remote control 24
– tilting 32
Glove compartment 90
Gong
– volume 108
Grills, refer to Air vents 81
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 186
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 156
Handbrake, refe r to Parking
brake 47
Hands-free system 14,128
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 111
Head airbags 73
Headlamp control,
automatic 76
Headlamp flasher 50
– indicator lamp 11,82 ,85, 169
Headlamp glass lens 156
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 156
Headlamps, care 152
Head Light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 78
Head restraints 36
– sitting safely 34
Heated
– mirrors 40
– rear window 82,84
– seats 37 Heating
81
– mirrors 40
– rear window 82,84
– seats 37
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 102
Height, refer to
Dimensions 185
Height adjustment
– seats 35
– steering wheel 40
High beams 78
– headlamp flasher 78
– indicator lamp 82,85,169
– replacing bulb 156
High water, refer to Driving
through water 97
Hill Assist 67
Hills 97
Holders for cups 93
Homepage 4
Hood 146
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 97
Hyd ro
planing 97
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio 111
Ice warning, refer to External
temperature warning 56
Ignition 45
– switched off 46
– switched on 45
Ignition key, refer to Integrated key/remote
control 22
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 45
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 45
Ignition lock 45
Imprint 2
Incoming call 125
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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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Indicator and warning lamps 13,169
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 71
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 79
Individual air distribution 83
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 22
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 70
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 68
– glass roof, electric 32
Initializing the
– compass, see Calibration 89
Instrument lighting 79
Instrument panel, refer to Cockpit 10
Instrument panel, refer to Displays 12
Integrated key 22
Integrated universal remote control 86
Interior lamps 79
– remote control 25
Interior rearview mirror 40
– automatic dimming
feature 40
Interlock 48
Intermittent mode of the wipers 51
Internal care 153
Internet page 4
J
Jacking points 162
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles 52
Jumpering, refer to Jump- starting 165
Jump-starting 165
K
Key, refer to Keys/remote
controls 22
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort Access 30
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access 30
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 22
Keypad dialing 126
Kickdown 48
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 48
Knock control 135
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams 76
Lamps and bulbs, replacing bulbs 155
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing cargo 102
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 42
Leather care 153
LEDs light-emitting diodes 156
Length, refer to Dimensions 185
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement 159
Light
– automatic headlamp control 76
Light alloy wheels, care 153
Light-emitting diodes LEDs 156
Lighter 93
– socket 93
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs 155
– of the instruments 79
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps 76
Light switch 76
Limit 180 Listening to test, scan
– radio MINI Boost CD
110
Load 101
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo 102
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking 27
Locking
– adjusting confirmation signal 24
– from inside 27
– from outside 24
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 30
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 24
– from inside 26
– from outside 23
Longlife oils
– approved motor oils 147
Low beams 76
– automatic 76
– replacing bulb 156
Lower back suppo rt, refer to
Lumbar support 35
Luggage compartment
– doors, refer to Tailgate 28
Luggage compartment
partition net, refer to Cargo
net 100
Luggage rack, re fer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 103
Lumbar support 35
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 144
Maintenance, refer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Maintenance system 149
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 62
Manual air distribution 83
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
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Manual mode
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 49
Manual operation
– door lock 26
– fuel filler flap 134
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission 49
Manual station search 109
Manual transmission 47
Manual washing 152
Master key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 22
Maximum cooling 84
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 144
Medical assistance, refer to First aid pouch 165
Microfilter
– for air conditioner 83
– for automatic climate control 85
– MINI Maintenance System 149
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– MINI Maintenance System 149
Microphone for telephone 14
MINI Internet page 4
MINI Maintenance System 149
Mirror dimming feature 40
Mirrors 39
– exterior mirrors 39
– heating 40
– interior rearview mirror 40
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 125
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing 122
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 90
– pairing 122
– What to do if…. 124
Mobility Kit 160
Modifications, technical, refer to For your own safety 4Monitoring syst
em for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 68
MP3 113
Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 50
– refer to Wiper system 51
Music tracks
– playing a track 114
– random order 113
N
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 36
Nets, refer to Storage compartments 91
New tires 143
Number of cylinders, refer to Engine data 184
Number of safety belts 34
Nylon rope, refer to Tow rope 168
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
On-Board Diagnosis 150
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications 135
Odometer 56
Oil, refer to Engine oil 146
Oil consumption 146
Oil level 146
Oil types 147
Old batteries, refer to Disposal 163
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 30
– from inside 26
– from outside 23
– using the door lock 26
– using the remote control 23Opening and unlocking
– from inside
26
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 85
Outlets, refer to Air vents 81
Output, refer to Engine data 184
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control 84
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature 148
P
Paintwork, care152
Park Distance Control PDC 64
Parking
– vehicle 46
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 64
Parking brake 47
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb 157
Parking lamps/low beams 76
Parts and accessories, see
Vehicle equipment 4
Pathway lighting 77
PDC
– volume 108
Personal Profile 22
Phone numbers
– dialing 126
Pinch protection system
– windows 33
Plastic parts, care 154
Playing a track, scan
– CD 114
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 85
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 83
Power failure 164
Power window
– safety switch 33
Power windows 32
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