battery MINI Countryman 2014 (Mini Connected) Owner's Guide

Vehicle batteryMaintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery in tem‐
perate climate conditions.
The service center will be happy to answer any
questions on the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble. ◀
Have the vehicle battery registered by the serv‐
ice center after it is replaced to ensure that all
comfort functions are available without restric‐
tions and that any associated Check Control
messages are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to the
socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as
this could damage the battery. ◀
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the engine is switched off. Connections, refer to
page 248.
General information Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged to
achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in
the following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to
travel short distances.▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.Power failure
After a temporary power failure, some equip‐
ment will be restricted in its use and will need
to be reinitialized. In addition, certain individual
settings will be lost and must be updated:▷Time and date: the values must be up‐
dated, refer to page 72.▷Radio: the stations need to be stored again,
refer to page 159.▷Onboard monitor: full functionality will be
restored after some time.▷Glass sunroof, electrical: it may only be pos‐
sible to tilt the roof. The system needs to be
initialized. Contact the service center.
Indicator/warning lamps
Lights up red: the vehicle battery is no
longer being charged. Alternator mal‐
function.
Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
Have the battery checked immediately.
Lights up yellow: the battery charge
level is very low, the battery is old, or it
is not securely connected.
Charge the battery by taking a long drive or us‐
ing an external charger. If the indicators appear
again, have the battery checked as soon as
possible.
Disposing of old batteries Have used batteries disposed of by the
service center after they are replaced or
take them to a recycling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Hazard warning flash‐
ers
The button is located on the speedometer.
Warning triangle
Under the loading edge in the cargo area.
To remove, open the two fasteners.
First aid kit
Some of the articles contained in the first aid kit
have a limited service life. Therefore, check the
use-by dates of the contents regularly and re‐
place the items before they expire.
The first aid kit is located in the left side trim on
the cargo area floor or under the loading floor.
Roadside Assistance Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around the
clock in many countries. You can obtain assis‐
tance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Jump-starting
Notes If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. In the same way, you can
help jump-start another vehicle. Only use
jumper cables with fully insulated clamp han‐
dles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,
always avoid all contact with electrical compo‐
nents while the engine is running. ◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi‐
mately the same capacitance in Ah. This in‐
formation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise there
is a danger of shorting. ◀
Connecting jumper cables
Connecting 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‐
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the 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. ◀
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the MINI.
The tow fitting is stowed in the following loca‐
tion, depending on the equipment:▷Under the right or left front seat.▷In the pouch of the wheel change set in the
cargo area.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur. ◀
Access to the screw thread Push out the tow fitting cover at the appropri‐
ate recess in the bumper.
Front
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 93
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 75
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Adaptive Light Control 80
Additional telephone 190
Additives, engine oil 235
Airbags 82
Airbags, indicator/warning light 85
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 100, 102
Air conditioner 99
Air conditioning 99
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner 99– Automatic climate con‐
trol 101
Air distribution
– Automatic 102– Individual 100– Manual 100, 102
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 103
Air flow rate 99, 102
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 220
Air supply
– Air conditioner 99– Automatic climate con‐
trol 101
Alarm system 41
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 41– Interior motion sensor 41– Tilt alarm sensor 41ALL4 all-wheel system 95
All-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 95
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 105
AM/FM station 158
Ambient lighting 81
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 147
Antifreeze, washer fluid 64
Antilock Brake System, ABS 93
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 93
Anti-theft protection 33
Appointments 206
Approved engine oils 235
Ashtray 108
Assistance, roadside 248
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 95
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 248
Audio playback 167
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 173
Automatic– Air distribution 102– Air flow rate 102
Automatic car wash 254
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribu‐
tion 102
Automatic, cruise control 96
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 78
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic– Kickdown 66– Overriding selector lever
lock 67
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 102
AUX-IN port 169
Average fuel consumption 70
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 72
Average speed 70
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 69
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 46
Backrests, refer to Seats 45
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 243
Balance 156
Bass 156
Battery
– Disposal 41– Remote control 32
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery 246
Battery replacement
– Remote control 41
Belts, refer to Safety belts 47
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 47
Bi-xenon headlamps 240
Black and white map dis‐ play 150
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 99, 102
Bluetooth audio 173
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Bluetooth connection, activat‐ing/deactivating 181, 191
Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 180
Brake assistant 93
Brake discs, breaking in 122
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 74
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 93
Brake pads, breaking in 122
Brakes– Handbrake 60
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system 237
Brakes, service require‐ ments 74
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 237
Braking, notes 123
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 248
Breaking in 122
Brightness on the Control Dis‐ play 74
Buckle tongue, rear
– Height adjustment 48
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/Stop button 58
C
Calendar 206
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 246
Car care products 255
Care, displays 257
Care, vehicle 255
Cargo area
– Comfort Access 39– Flat loading floor 111– Multi-function hook 113– Opening from the out‐
side 37– Partition net 112Cargo area, enlarging– Cargo cover 110
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐
rior lamps 81
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate 37
Car horn, refer to Horn 14
Carpet, care 257
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 180, 190
Car wash 254
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐
trol 93
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 237
CD 166
CD/DVD drives, care 257
CD player 166
Center armrest 115
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 18
Center rail 116
Center rail, refer to Storage compartments 116
Central locking
– Comfort Access 38– From the inside 36– From the outside 34
Central locking system
– Concept 33– From the outside 33
Central screen, see Control
Display 20
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels/tires 227
Check Control 75
Children, transporting 53
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 54
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 53
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 53
Child seat, mounting 53
Child seats, refer to Transport‐
ing children safely 53
Chrome parts, care 257
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air
mode 100, 102
Cleaning, displays 257
Cleaning, refer to Care 254
Climate 99
Climate mode– Ventilation 103
Clock 68
Clock
– 12h/24h format 72– Setting the time and date 72
Closing
– From the inside 36– From the outside 34
Clutch, breaking in 122
Cockpit 14
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 59
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 16
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 61
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 61
Comfort Access
– In the car wash 40– Replacing the battery 41
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 18
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 58
Compass, digital 106
Computer 69
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 69
Condition Based Service CBS 237
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 35
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Pairing the mobile
phone 180, 191
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Consumption, refer to Aver‐age fuel consumption 70
Contacts 187, 203
Control Display 20
Control Display, care 257
Control Display, settings 73
Controls and displays 14
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 93
Convenient operation– Windows 34
Coolant temperature 69
Cooling function, switching on and off 103
Cooling, maximum 102
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 93
Corrosion on brake discs 124
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 200
Cruise control 96
Cupholders 108
Current fuel consumption 70
Current location, storing 138
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 80
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 260
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 80
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 16
Data, technical 260
Date
– Date format 73– Setting 73
Daytime running lights 79
Decorative trim, care 257
Defogging windows 100
Defroster
– Rear window 100, 103Defrosting windows 100
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 100
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 138
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 143
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 136
Digital compass 106
Digital radio 159
Dip stick, engine oil 234
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 61
Displacement, refer to Engine data 260
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 80
Displays 16
Displays and controls 14
Displays, care 257
Displays, cleaning 257
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 16
Disposal– Remote control battery 41
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 97
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Door lock 35
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 35
Doors, manual operation 36
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 35– From the inside 36– From the outside 34
DOT Quality Grades 224
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 95
Driving notes, breaking in 122
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 95
Driving on poor roads 125
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 93
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 122
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 103
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 93
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 94
DTMF suffix dialing 185, 197
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 152
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 93
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 94
E Electrical malfunction– Door lock 36– Fuel filler flap 216
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 93
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 93
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 67
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 216
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Door lock 36
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 130
Engine, breaking in 122
Engine compartment 232
Engine oil, adding 234
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 235
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Radio ready state, switchedoff 59
Radio ready state, switched on 58
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 58
Rain sensor 62
Random 167
Random playback 167
Range 70
RDS 159
Reading out loud 208
Rear 46
Rear fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 243
Rear fog lamps, indicator lamp 17
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 243
Rear seat backrests, folda‐ ble 110 , 111
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 51
Rear window de‐ froster 100, 103
Rear window, washing 63
Rear window wiper 63
Recirculated air mode 100, 102
Recommended tire brands 227
Redialing 186, 198
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 39
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 74
Remaining range, refer to Range 70
Reminders 208
Remote control– Battery replacement 41– Comfort Access 38– Malfunctions 35, 40
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock 58
Remote control, service
data 237
Remote control, univer‐ sal 104
Remote inquiry 185, 197
Replacement remote con‐ trol 32
Replacing wheels/tires 227
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 69
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 64
Restraining systems– Refer to Safety belts 47
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 53
Retreaded tires 227
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 65
Road, avoiding 145
Road detour 145
Roadside Assistance 248
Roadside parking lamp, bulb replacement 241
Roadside parking lamps 79
RON gasoline quality 218
RON, refer to Fuel quality 218
Route 146
Route criteria, route 145
Route, displaying 146
Route section, bypassing 146
RPM, refer to Engine data 260
Rubber seals, care 256
Run-flat tires 228
Run-flat tires
– Flat tire 86
Run-flat tires, tire inflation
pressure 220
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 78
S Safe braking 123
Safety 7
Safety belts 47
Safety belts– Damage 50– Rear center safety belt 48
Safety belts, care 257
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 50
Safety belts, reminder 50
Safety systems
– Safety belts 47
Safety systems, airbags 82
Satellite radio 160
Saving fuel 130
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 149
Screen, see Control Display 20
Seat adjustment 46
Seat adjustment
– Manual 45
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 47
Seat heating 47
Seats
– Adjusting 45– Heating 47– Sitting safely 45
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 65
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 67
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever posi‐
tions, Shiftlock 65
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 65
Service and warranty 8
Service data in the remote control 237
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 237
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 74
Service requirements 74
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Tires– Flat tire 86– Inflation pressure 220– Inflation pressure loss 89– Pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 87
Tires, breaking in 122
Tires, changing 227
Tires, condition 225
Tires, damage 226
Tire size 224
Tires, minimum tread 226
Tires, retreaded tires 227
Tires, storage 228
Tire tread 225
Toll roads, route 145
Tone 156
Torque, refer to Engine data 260
Towing another vehicle 250
Towing, being towed 250
Town/city, navigation 136
Tow-starting 250
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 87
Traction control 94
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 149
Transmission
– Overriding selector lever
lock in case of automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 67
Transmission lock
– Refer to Changing selector
lever positions 65
Transmission, manual 64
Transporting children safely 53
Treble, tone 156
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 68
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 61
Trip odometer 68
Trips, planning 143
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 37
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 37
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 80
Turn signal– Indicator lamp 16
Turn signal, bulb replace‐
ment 241
Turn signals 61
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 61
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 224
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 41
Units
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 72– Temperature 72
Units of measure, changing on
Control Display 72
Universal remote control 104
Unlocking
– From the inside 37– From the outside 34– Tailgate 39– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 38
Update, software 176
Upholstery care 256
Upholstery material care 256
V
Vehicle
– Identification num‐
ber 180, 190
Vehicle battery 246
Vehicle, breaking in 122
Vehicle care 255
Vehicle care, refer to Care 254
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle paintwork, care 256
Vehicle storage 257
Vehicle, switching off 60
Vehicle wash 254
Ventilation– Air conditioning 103
Version of the navigation
data 134
Video playback, iPhone 172
Video playback, snap-in adapter 172
Voice activation
– Navigation 142
Voice activation, short com‐
mands 264
Voice activation system 26
Volume, setting 156
W Warning and indicator lamps 17
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 75
Warning signal volumes 156
Warning triangle 248
Washer/wiper system 61
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 62
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 64
Washer fluid 64
Washer fluid reservoir 64
Washing, vehicle 254
Welcome lamps 79
Wheel change 245
Wheels and tires 220
Wheels, changing 227
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 85
Windows
– Closing 43– Convenient operation 34– Opening 43
Windows, care 255
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging 100
Windows, pinch protection 43
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