coolant temperature MINI Countryman 2014 Owner's Manual

Tachometer
It is imperative that you avoid engine speeds in
the red warning field. In this range, the fuel
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 168.
Fuel gauge
The arrow next to the fuel pump symbol on the
fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle with
the fuel filler flap.
The vehicle inclination may cause the display to
vary.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 148.
Filling capacities, refer to page 207.
Range After the reserve range is reached:
▷The remaining LEDs change from orange to
red, arrow.▷The remaining range is shown on the tach‐
ometer.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when corners are taken rapidly, engine
functions are not ensured.
A warning lamp lights up below a range of ap‐
prox. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
At the latest, refuel at a range below
30 miles/50 km; otherwise, the engine function
is not ensured and damage may occur. ◀
Computer
Opening information in the tachometer
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
Overview of the information
The following information is displayed consecu‐
tively by repeatedly pressing the button on the
turn indicator lever:
▷Range.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Current fuel consumption.▷Average speed.
To set the corresponding units of measure, re‐
fer to page 62.
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Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
Do not let your foot rest on the brake
pedal
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal. Even light but consistent pedal pressure
can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure. ◀
Objects in the area around the pedals No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again when they are returned after being re‐
moved, such as for cleaning. ◀
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal
every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
HillsDrive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required. Oth‐
erwise, the brake system may overheat, result‐
ing in a reduction in the brake system effi‐
ciency.You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
necessary.
Downshifting in manual mode of the automatic
transmission, refer to page 57.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure. ◀
Do not drive in neutral
Never drive with the transmission in neu‐
tral, with the engine switched off or with the
clutch depressed; otherwise, you will have nei‐
ther the braking action of the engine or nor its
power assistance when braking or steering. ◀
Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐
tion on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
When the vehicle is parked
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are normal.
After the engine is switched off, the coolant
pump may continue running for some time in
the MINI Cooper S. This causes noises in the en‐
gine compartment.
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CoolantVehicle 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.
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns. ◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health. ◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your MINI vehicle. Ask your service
center for suitable additives.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant and therefore the engine over‐
heat, a warning lamp lights up, refer to
page 190.
Coolant level
Checking1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape; then continue turning
to open.3.The coolant level is correct if it is between
the markings. The markings are located on
the side of the coolant reservoir.
Refilling
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape, then continue turning
to open.3.If the coolant level is low, slowly add cool‐
ant up to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Twist the cap closed.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the appropriate environ‐mental protection regulations when dis‐
posing of coolant additives.
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Breakdown assistance, Road‐side Assistance 180
Breaking in 110
Buckle tongue, rear– Height adjustment 39
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/Stop button 49
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 178
Car care products 187
Care, displays 189
Care, vehicle 187
Cargo area
– Comfort Access 30– Flat loading floor 99– Multi-function hook 101– Opening from the out‐
side 28– Partition net 100
Cargo area, enlarging
– Cargo cover 98
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐
rior lamps 70
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate 28
Car horn, refer to Horn 14
Carpet, care 189
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 136
Car wash 186
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 81
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 169
CD/DVD drives, care 189
Center armrest 103
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 17
Center rail 104
Center rail, refer to Storage compartments 104
Central locking– Comfort Access 30– From the inside 27– From the outside 24
Central locking system
– Concept 23– From the outside 23
Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 7
Changing wheels/tires 159
Check Control 65
Children, transporting 44
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 45
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 44
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 44
Child seat, mounting 44
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 44
Chrome parts, care 189
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 88, 90
Cleaning, displays 189
Cleaning, refer to Care 186
Climate 87
Climate mode
– Ventilation 91
Clock 59
Clock
– 12h/24h format 62
Closing
– From the inside 27– From the outside 24
Clutch, breaking in 110
Cockpit 14
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 50
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 16
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 52
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 53
Comfort Access– In the car wash 31– Replacing the battery 32
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 17
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 49
Compass, digital 94
Computer 60
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 60
Condition Based Service CBS 169
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 25
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 61
Control Display, care 189
Controls and displays 14
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 81
Convenient operation
– Windows 25
Coolant temperature 60
Cooling function, switching on and off 91
Cooling, maximum 90
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 81
Corrosion on brake discs 112
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 143
Cruise control 84
Cupholders 96
Current fuel consumption 61
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 69
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 204
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 70
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
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Dashboard, refer to Dis‐plays 16
Data, technical 204
Date– Display format 62– Setting 63
Daytime running lights 68
Decorative trim, care 189
Defogging windows 88
Defroster
– Rear window 88, 91
Defrosting windows 88
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 88
Digital compass 94
Dip stick, engine oil 166
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 52
Displacement, refer to Engine data 204
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 70
Displays 16
Displays and controls 14
Displays, care 189
Displays, cleaning 189
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 16
Disposal
– Remote control battery 32
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 85
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 22
Door lock 26
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 25
Doors, manual operation 27
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 25– From the inside 27– From the outside 24
DOT Quality Grades 156
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 83
Driving notes, breaking
in 110
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 83
Driving on poor roads 113
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 81
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 110
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 91
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 81
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 82
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 81
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 82
E Electrical malfunction– Door lock 27– Fuel filler flap 148
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 81
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 81
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 58
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 148
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Door lock 27
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 118
Engine, breaking in 110
Engine compartment 164
Engine oil, adding 166
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 167
Engine oil, alternative oil
types 167
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 64
Engine oil, dip stick 166
Engine oil, filling capacity 207
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 169
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 167
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 167
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 60
Engine power, refer to Engine data 204
Engine, RPM 204
Engine start, assistance 180
Engine, starting 50
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 30
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 49
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 49
Engine, switching off 51
Equipment, interior 92
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 81
Exchanging wheels/tires 159
Exterior mirrors 42
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 42
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 42
Exterior sensors, care 189
External temperature dis‐ play 59
External temperature display
– Changing the units 62– On the computer 62
External temperature warn‐
ing 59
Externel temperature dis‐ play 59
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Low beams, bulb replace‐ment 173
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 37
Lumbar support 37
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 64
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 64
Maintenance require‐ ments 169
Maintenance system MINI 169
Malfunction– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 58– Door lock 27– Fuel filler flap 148
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 65
Manual air distribution 88, 90
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 57
Manual operation
– Door lock 27– Selector lever lock, auto‐
matic transmission 58
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 148
Manual transmission 56
Marking on approved tires 159
Maximum cooling 90
Maximum speed, winter tires 160
Microfilter 89
Microfilter
– With automatic climate con‐
trol 91
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐
tem 169
MINI Mobility System 161
Minimum tread, tires 158
Mirrors 42
Mirrors, folding in and out 42
Mirrors, interior mirror 43
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 111
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 136
Mobility System 161
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 44
N Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 41
New wheels and tires 159
Notes 6
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 91
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 170
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 170
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 150
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 150
Odometer 59
Oil additives 167
Oil level 166
Oil types, alternative 167
Oil types, approved 167
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 170 Opening and closing– Comfort Access 30– From the inside 27– From the outside 24– Using the door lock 26– Via the remote control 24
Opening and unlocking
– From the inside 27
Outside air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 90
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 88, 90
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 60
P Park Distance Control PDC 85
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 85
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 85
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake 51
Parking lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Parking lamps 67
Parking lamps/low beams 67
PDC Park Distance Control 85
Personal Profile 22
Pinch protection
– Windows 34
Plastic, care 188
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter 89– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter 89– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate control 91
Poor road operation 113
Power, refer to Engine data 204
Power windows 34
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 33
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Service requirements, CBSCondition Based Service 169
Settings– Clock, 12h/24h format 62
Settings and information 61
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 22
Shifting
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 57
Shifting, manual transmis‐
sion 56
Shift lever
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 57
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 58
Side airbags 72
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 33
Sliding/tilting sunroof
– Refer to Glass sunroof, elec‐
trical 32
Slot for remote control 49
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 143
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 170
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 61
Speedometer 16
Speed, with winter tires 160
Sport button 83
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 57
Stability control systems 81
Start/Stop button 49
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 50
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 51
Starting the engine 50
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 180
Steering wheel 43
Steering wheel– Shift paddles 58
Steering wheel, adjusting 43
Steering wheel lock 49
Stopping, engine 51
Storage, tires 160
Storing the vehicle 189
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 152
Summer tires, tread 157
Switches, refer to Cockpit 14
Switching off, engine 51
Switching off, vehicle 51
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 60
Tailgate 28
Tailgate
– Comfort Access 30– Opening/closing 28– Opening from the out‐
side 28
Tail lamps 175
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 60
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 204
Telephone 136
Temperature
– Air conditioner 88– Automatic climate con‐
trol 90
Temperature, coolant, refer to
Coolant temperature 60
Temperature display
– External temperature 59– External temperature warn‐
ing 59– Setting the units 62
Temperature warning 59
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 32
Time
– Setting the time 63Tire age 158
Tire identification marks 156
Tire inflation pressure 152
Tire inflation pressure– Pressure loss 76
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 75
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
– System limits 77– System reset 78– Warning lamp 78
Tire Quality Grading 156
Tires
– Flat tire 76– Inflation pressure 152– Inflation pressure loss 78– Pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 77
Tires, breaking in 110
Tires, changing 159
Tires, condition 157
Tires, damage 158
Tire size 156
Tires, minimum tread 158
Tires, retreaded tires 159
Tires, storage 160
Tire tread 157
Torque, refer to Engine data 204
Towing another vehicle 182
Towing, being towed 182
Tow-starting 182
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 77
Traction control 82
Transmission
– Overriding selector lever
lock in case of automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 58
Transmission lock
– Refer to Changing selector
lever positions 57
Transmission, manual 56
Transporting children safely 44
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