battery MINI Countryman 2015 (Mini Connected) Owner's Guide

The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
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 245.
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 71.▷Radio: the stations need to be stored again,
refer to page 157.▷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 lights
Lights up red: the vehicle battery is nolonger 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
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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.
Fuses Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle. ◀
Fuses should be replaced by the service center.
Information on the fuses can be found on the
inside of the covers.
In the engine compartment
Opening the cover
Press the snap lock.
In interior
On the right side of the footwell.
Opening the cover
Push out at the recess.
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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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
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.
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To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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 92
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 74
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Adaptive Light Control 79
Additional telephone 188
Additives, engine oil 231
Airbags 81
Airbags, indicator/warning light 84
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 100
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, automatic
climate control 102
Air conditioning 99
Air conditioning mode, air conditioner 99
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control 101
Air distribution, air condi‐ tioner, manual 100
Air distribution, auto‐ matic 102
Air distribution, automatic cli‐ mate control, manual 103
Air distribution, individual 100
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 103
Air flow rate for air condi‐ tioner 100
Air flow rate with automatic climate control 102
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 216 Air supply, air conditioner 99
Air supply, automatic climate control 101
Alarm system 39
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms 40
Alarm system, ending an alarm 39
Alarm system, interior motion sensor 40
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor 40
ALL4 all-wheel system 94
All-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 94
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 106
AM/FM station 156
Ambient lighting 80
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 145
Antifreeze, washer fluid 63
Antilock Brake System, ABS 92
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 92
Anti-theft protection 31
Appointments 203
Approved engine oils 231
Ashtray 109
Assistance, roadside 245
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 94
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 245
Audio playback 165 Audio playback, Blue‐
tooth 171
Automatic air distribution 102
Automatic air flow 102
Automatic car wash 250
Automatic climate con‐ trol 101
Automatic climate control, au‐ tomatic air distribution 102
Automatic, cruise control 96
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 77
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
AUTO program with auto‐ matic climate control 102
AUX-IN port 167
Average fuel consumption 69
Average speed 69
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 68
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 45
Backrests, refer to Seats 44
Backup lights, bulb replace‐ ment 240
Balance 154
Bass 154
Battery disposal 39
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 243
Battery, remote control 30
Battery replacement, remote control 39
Belts, refer to Safety belts 46
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 46
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Black and white map dis‐play 148
Bluetooth audio 171
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating, hands-free
system 179
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating, mobile
phone preparation 189
Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 178
Brake assistant 92
Brake discs, breaking in 120
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 73
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 92
Brake pads, breaking in 120
Brake, refer to Parking brake 59
Brakes, MINI maintenance system 233
Brakes, service require‐ ments 73
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 233
Braking, notes 121
Braking, parking brake 59
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 245
Breaking in 120
Brightness on the Control Dis‐ play 73
Buckle tongue, height adjust‐ ment 47
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 57
C
Calendar 203
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 243
Car care products 251 Care, displays 253
Care, vehicle 251
Cargo area, Comfort Ac‐ cess 37
Cargo area door, refer to Tail‐ gate 35
Cargo area, enlarging, cargo cover 111
Cargo area, flat loading floor 113
Cargo area light, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 80
Cargo area, multi-function hook 114
Cargo area, opening from the outside 35
Cargo area, partition net 113
Car horn, refer to Horn 12
Carpet, care 253
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 178
Car phone, refer to Telephone, mobile phone prepara‐
tion 188
Car wash 250
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 92
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 233
CD 164
CD/DVD drives, care 254
CD player 164
Center armrest 116
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 16
Center rail 116
Center rail, refer to Storage compartments 116
Central locking, Comfort Ac‐ cess 37
Central locking from the in‐ side 34
Central locking system, con‐ cept 31 Central locking system, from
the outside 31
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 223
Check Control 74
Children, transporting 52
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 53
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 52
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 52
Child seat, mounting 52
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 52
Chrome parts, care 253
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, air con‐
ditioner 100
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, auto‐
matic climate control 102
Cleaning, displays 253
Cleaning, refer to Care 250
Climate 99
Climate mode, ventila‐ tion 104
Clock 67
Clock, 12h/24h format 71
Clock, setting the time and date 71
Clock, setting the time zone 72
Closing from the inside 34
Closing, from the outside 32
Clutch, breaking in 120
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 58
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 14 Seite 269Everything from A to ZREFERENCE269
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Combination switch, refer toTurn signal/high-beams/
headlight flasher 60
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 60
Comfort Access 37
Comfort Access, in the car wash 38
Comfort Access, replacing the battery 39
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 16
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 57
Compass, digital 107
Computer 68
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 68
Condition Based Service CBS 233
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 33
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Mobile phone, pairing,
hands-free system 179
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Pairing the mobile
phone 189
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 69
Contacts for hands-free sys‐ tem 185
Contacts, office 200
Control Display 18
Control Display, care 253
Control Display, settings 72
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 92
Convenient operation, win‐ dow 32
Coolant temperature 68
Cooling function, switching on and off 103
Cooling, maximum 102 Cornering Brake Control,
CBC 92
Corrosion on brake discs 122
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 198
Cruise control 96
Cupholders 109
Current fuel consumption 69
Current location, storing 136
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 79
D Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 79
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Date, date format 72
Date, setting 72
Daytime running lights 78
Decorative trim, care 253
Defogging windows 100
Defroster, rear window, auto‐ matic climate control 103
Defroster, rear window, with air conditioner 100
Defrosting windows 100
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 100
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 136
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 141
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 134
Digital compass 107
Digital radio 158
Dip stick, engine oil 230
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 60
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 79 Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 253
Displays, cleaning 253
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, remote control bat‐ tery 39
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 97
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 33
Doors, manual operation 34
Doors, unlocking and locking, confirmation signals 33
Doors, unlocking and locking from the inside 34
Doors, unlocking and locking, from the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 220
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 94
Driving notes, breaking in 120
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 94
Driving on poor roads 123
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 92
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 120
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 103
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 92
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 93
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Opening and closing, via theremote control 32
Opening and unlocking from the inside 35
Operating concept of the on‐ board monitor 18
Outside air mode, automatic climate control 102
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 100
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, automatic
climate control 102
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 68
P Pairing, mobile phone 189
Pairing, mobile phone, hands- free system 179
Park Distance Control PDC 97
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 97
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 97
Parking brake 59
Parking light, bulb replace‐ ment 238
Parking lights 77
Parking lights/low beams 77
PDC Park Distance Control 97
Personal information 199
Personal Profile 30
Pinch protection, windows 42
Pivoting sun visor 107
Plastic, care 252
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 101
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter 101
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Poor road operation 123 Position, storing 136
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 135
Power windows 42
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 41
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 231
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 86
Pressure, tires 216
Pressure warning, tires 84
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 222
Profile, tires 221
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows 42
R
Radio 156
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 30
Radio ready state 57
Radio ready state, switched off 58
Radio ready state, switched on 57
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 57
Rain sensor 61
Random 165
Random playback 165
Range 69
RDS 157
Reading out loud 205
Rear 45
Rear fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 240
Rear fog lights, indicator lamp 15
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 240 Rear seat backrests, foldable,
MINI Countryman 111
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Paceman 112
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 49
Rear window defroster with air conditioner 100
Rear window defroster with automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Rear window, washing 62
Rear window wiper 62
Recirculated air mode, air conditioner 100
Recirculated air mode, auto‐ matic climate control 102
Recommended fuel grade 214
Recommended tire brands 223
Redialing, hands-free sys‐ tem 181
Redialing, mobile phone prep‐ aration package 193
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 37
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 73
Remaining range, refer to Range 69
Reminders 205
Remote control 30
Remote control, battery re‐ placement 39
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess 37
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess, malfunctions 38
Remote control, garage door opener 105
Remote control, radio interfer‐ ence 33
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Transmission, see Steptronictransmission 64
Transporting children safely 52
Treble, tone 154
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 67
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 60
Trip odometer 67
Trips, planning 141
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 35
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 35
Turning lights, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 79
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 238
Turn signal indicator lamp 14
Turn signals 60
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 60
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 220
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 40
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion 71
Units of measure, changing on the Control Display 71
Units, temperature 71
Universal remote control 105
Unlocking from the inside 35
Unlocking, from the out‐ side 32
Unlocking, tailgate 37
Unlocking, without remote control, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 37
Update, software 174
Upholstery care 252
Upholstery material care 252 V
Vanity mirror 107
Vehicle battery 243
Vehicle, breaking in 120
Vehicle care 251
Vehicle care, refer to Care 250
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, hands-free system 178
Vehicle identification number, mobile phone prepara‐
tion 188
Vehicle paintwork, care 252
Vehicle storage 254
Vehicle, switching off 59
Vehicle wash 250
Ventilation, air condi‐ tioner 104
Version of the navigation data 132
Video playback, iPhone 170
Video playback, snap-in adapter 170
Voice activation, naviga‐ tion 140
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 262
Voice activation system 24
Volume, setting 154
W
Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 74
Warning signal volumes 154
Warning triangle 245
Washer/wiper system 60
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 61
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 63
Washer fluid 63 Washer fluid reservoir 63
Washing, vehicle 250
Welcome lights 78
Wheel change 242
Wheels and tires 216
Wheels, changing 223
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 84
Window, convenient opera‐ tion 32
Windows 41
Windows, care 251
Windows, closing 42
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging 100
Windows, opening 42
Windows, pinch protection 42
Windshield defroster 103
Windshield, defrosting and defogging 100
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 100
Windshield wash 60
Windshield washer fluid 63
Windshield wash, rear win‐ dow 62
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 63
Windshield wash, washer fluid 63
Windshield wiper blades, changing 235
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 60
Winter storage, care 254
Winter tires 223
Winter tires, setting the speed limit 90
Winter tires, tread 221
Wiper blades, care 251
Wiper blades, changing 235
Wiper fluid 63
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