tail MINI Countryman 2015 User Guide

▷LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed.▷One LED flashes at short intervals: the
doors, hood, or tailgate is not properly
closed.
Even if these are not closed fully, the re‐
maining items are locked and the LEDs
pulse after approx. 10 seconds for approx.
16 minutes; afterwards, one LED flashes.
The interior motion sensor is not activated.▷The LEDs go out after the vehicle is un‐
locked: the vehicle has not been tampered
with in the meantime.▷The LEDs flash after the vehicle is unlocked
until the remote control is inserted in the
ignition, but for no longer than approx.
5 minutes: the vehicle has been tampered
with in the meantime.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote control
for at least two seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button on the
remote control.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.
Interior motion sensor
For the interior motion sensor to function prop‐
erly, the windows and the glass sunroof must be closed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.▷When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
▷ Press the button on the remote
control twice in succession.▷Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated
key.
The LEDs flash in short succession for approx.
2 seconds. The tilt alarm sensor and interior
motion sensor remain switched off until the ve‐
hicle is unlocked and locked again.
Glass sunroof, electrical
General information Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the roof and injure them‐
selves. ◀
Convenient operation via:
▷Door lock, refer to page 24Seite 31Opening and closingCONTROLS31
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Excessive application of the parking brake can
block the rear wheels and lead to fishtailing of
the vehicle. ◀
The brake lights do not light up when the park‐
ing brake is pulled.
Turn signal, high-beams,
headlight flasher1Turn signal2Switching on the high-beams3Switching off the high-beams/headlight
flasher
Turn signal
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Signaling a turn briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
This function can be activated or deactivated:1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 49.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol shown is displayed, arrow.7.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.8.Press the button to select:Seite 51DrivingCONTROLS51
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Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 18 miles/30 km.
Average fuel consumption This is calculated for the period during which
the engine is running.
To reset the average consumption: press the
button on the turn indicator lever for ap‐
prox. 2 seconds.
Current fuel consumption Displays the current fuel consumption. You can
check whether you are currently driving in an
efficient and environmentally-friendly manner.
Average speed Periods in which the vehicle was parked and
the engine was switched off manually are not
included in the average speed calculations.
To reset the average speed: press the button
on the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 sec‐
onds.
Radio MINI Boost CD: displays on the
radio
Some computer functions can also be shown
on the radio display, refer to page 125.
Settings and information Operating conceptSome settings and information can only be cre‐
ated or opened while the ignition is switched
on, the vehicle is standing, and the doors are
closed.1Button for:▷Selecting the display.▷Setting values.▷Confirming the selected display or set
values.▷Calling up computer information   59.SymbolFunctionSet the rain sensor, refer to
page 52.Open Check-Control, refer to
page 64.View service requirement dis‐
play, refer to page 63.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor,
refer to page 74.
Resetting the Tire Pressure
Monitor, refer to page 77.Set the formats and units of
measure, reset to the factory
settings, refer to page 61.Seite 60CONTROLSDisplays60
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Driving stability control systemsVehicle 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.
Antilock Brake System
ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking.
Steerability is maintained even during full brak‐
ing. This increases active driving safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Electronic brake-force distribution EBVThe system controls the brake pressure in the
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
CBC Cornering Brake Control
When braking in curves or during a lane
change, driving stability and steering response
are improved further.
Brake assistant When the brakes are applied rapidly, this sys‐
tem automatically produces the maximum
braking force boost. In this way, the system
helps keep the braking distance as short aspossible. This system utilizes all of the benefits
provided by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of full braking.
Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol DSC
The concept
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels
when driving away and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Subject
to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle
on a steady course by reducing engine speed
and by applying brakes to the individual
wheels.
DSC is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even
with DSC.
Do not reduce the additional safety margin
with a risky driving style, as otherwise there is a
risk of an accident. ◀Seite 81Driving stability control systemsCONTROLS81
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NotesSufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recircu‐
lated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in the
interior continuously worsens. ◀
Comfortable interior climate The AUTO program offers the optimum air dis‐
tribution and air volume for virtually all condi‐
tions, refer to AUTO program below. Select a
comfortable interior temperature only.
The following sections contain more detailed
information on the available setting options.
Most of these settings are stored for the remote
control in use, Personal Profile settings, refer to
page 21.
Air volume, manual Press the – button to reduce the
air volume. Press the + button to
increase the air volume.
The automatic mode for the air
volume can be switched on
again using the AUTO button.
The air flow rate may be reduced or the blower
may be switched off entirely to save on battery
power. The display remains the same.
Switching the system on/off Reduce the air volume by pressing the – button
until the system is switched off. All displays go
out.
Press the AUTO button to switch the automatic
climate control back on.AUTO program
The AUTO program automati‐
cally adjusts the air distribution
to the windshield and side win‐
dows, toward the upper body
area, and into the footwell. The
air volume and your specifications for the tem‐
perature are adjusted to outside influences due
to the seasons, e. g., solar radiation.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
The program is switched off if the air distribu‐
tion is manually adjusted or the button is
pressed again.
Recirculated air mode If the air outside the car has an
unpleasant odor or contains pol‐
lutants, shut off the supply to the
interior of the car temporarily.
The system then recirculates the
air currently within the vehicle.
Should the windows fog up in the recirculated-
air mode, press the AUTO button or switch off
the recirculated-air mode and increase the air
volume if necessary. Make sure that air can
flow onto the windshield.
Recirculated air mode is automatically deacti‐
vated at low external temperatures.
Maximum cooling Automatic climate control
switches to the lowest tempera‐
ture, a high air volume, and re‐
circulated air mode.
For maximum cooling, open the
vents for the upper body area.
The air is cooled as quickly as possible:▷At an external temperature above
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MINI Paceman
Take out the cover.
Cargo area Cargo cover Do not place objects on the covers
Do not place objects on the cover; if you
do so, they may pose a danger to vehicle occu‐
pants during braking or evasive maneuvers or
damage the cover. ◀
Move the cover into position
When closing, ensure that the cargo cover
is resting on the rubber buffers of the securing
straps; otherwise, damage may occur when
closing the tailgate. ◀
When the tailgate is opened, the cargo cover is
raised.
To load bulky luggage, the cover can be re‐
moved.
1.Detach the securing straps from the tail‐
gate.2.Lift the cover slightly, arrow 1, and pull it
back and out of the bracket, arrow 2.
MINI Countryman:
MINI Paceman:
MINI Countryman: rear seat backrests
Danger of pinching
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that path of movement of the
backrests is clear. Especially when the middle
section is folded down, ensure that no one is
located in or reaches into the path of move‐ ment of the rear seat backrests. Otherwise, in‐
juries or damage may result. ◀
Observe the instructions concerning the
safety belt
Observe the instructions concerning the safety
belt, refer to page 37. Otherwise, personal pro‐
tection may be compromised. ◀
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40-20-40.
When the outer rear seat backrests are folded down, it is not permissible for a person to travel
on the center seat.
Remove the third head restraint, refer to
page 40, if necessary.
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partment during braking maneuvers and
swerving, endangering the occupants. ◀
Flat loading floor Maximum load
Do not exceed the maximum load of
330 lbs, 150 kg, on the loading floor; otherwise,
damage may result. ◀
Access to storage area
A storage area for items like the partition net is
found under the loading floor.1.Reach into the recess, arrow 1, on the rear
edge of the loading floor.2.Lift the loading floor at the rear, arrow 1,
and fold it forward, arrow 2.
MINI Countryman:
MINI Paceman:
Before closing the tailgate, lower the loading
floor back onto the cargo area floor.
Removing
The loading floor can be removed if necessary.1.Fold up the loading floor.2.Pull it back slightly and out of the holders.3.Then remove it upward.
The folded loading floor can be stored in the
cargo area.
MINI Countryman: partition net Firmly attach the partition net
Make sure that the partition net is firmly
attached; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
Before installing
1.Remove the pouch with the partition net
from the storage compartment under the
loading floor in the cargo area.2.Take the partition net out of the pouch, un‐
roll it, and unfold it.
After use, fold and roll up the partition net
in the same manner and place it in the
pouch so that it can be stowed back under
the cargo floor panel. Ensure that hooks
and tensioning buckles do not rest on the
rod elements.3.Unfold the partition net to the point where
the rod elements engage.
Installation behind the front seats
1.Take out the cargo cover if necessary.2.Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to
Enlarging the cargo area.Seite 102CONTROLSInterior equipment102
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Closing the tailgateDrive with the tailgate closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, passengers and other road users may be
endangered or the vehicle may be damaged if
an accident occurs or during braking or swerv‐
ing. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the
passenger compartment. ◀
If, despite this, the vehicle must be driven with
the tailgate open:▷Drive moderately.▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Switch off recirculated air mode and greatly
increase the blower speed.
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,
grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot
exhaust system during driving, while in idle po‐
sition mode, or when parked. Such contact
could lead to a fire, and with it the risk of seri‐
ous personal injury as well as property damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise,
there is the danger of getting burned. ◀
Mobile communication devices in the
vehicle
Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle
It is not recommended to use mobile phones,
such as mobile phones without a direct con‐
nection to an external aerial in the vehicle's
passenger compartment. Otherwise, the vehi‐
cle electronics and mobile communication de‐
vices can interfere with each other. In addition,
there is no assurance that the radiation gener‐
ated during transmission will be discharged
from the vehicle interior. ◀
Hydroplaning On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle.
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐
duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning. ◀
The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tire
tread depth decreases. Minimum tread depth,
refer to page 158.
Driving through water Drive though calm water only if it is not deeper
than 12 inches/30 cm and at this height, no
faster than walking speed, up to
6 mph/10 km/h.
Using the parking brake on inclines Using the parking brake
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle sta‐
tionary with a slipping clutch for extended pe‐
riod; use the parking brake instead. Otherwise, the clutch will be subject to increased wear. ◀
Support from the hill drive-off assistant, refer to
page 83.
Braking safely The vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations when this is neces‐
sary.
The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness.
You can still avoid any obstacles with a mini‐
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▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not be too large in
area.▷Always load the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.▷Fasten the roof-mounted luggage securely,
for instance using lashing straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.▷Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration
and braking maneuvers. Take corners gen‐
tly.
Rear luggage rack
Notes A special rear rack is available as an optional
accessory. It does not require a trailer hitch.
Follow the installation instructions for the rear
rack.
Anchorage points
MINI Countryman:
MINI Paceman:
The anchorage points are under the covers in
the bumper.
Push out the covers on the corresponding cut‐
outs.
Loading
When loading the vehicle, ensure that the ap‐
proved gross vehicle weight and the axle loads
are not exceeded. Adhere to the weight specifi‐
cations in the technical data.
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TelephoneVehicle 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.
At a glance
The concept
Mobile phones can be connected with the vehi‐
cle via Bluetooth.
After a suitable mobile phone is paired with the
vehicle once, you can operate the mobile
phone via the radio, the buttons on the steer‐
ing wheel, and via voice activation.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue‐
tooth® SIG, Inc.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.
Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐
serve this precaution, you can endanger the ve‐
hicle occupants and other road users. ◀
Snap-in adapter
The snap-in adapter is used to:▷Hold the mobile phone.▷Recharge the battery.▷Connect the mobile phone to an outside
antenna of the vehicle.
This provides for better network reception
and consistent sound quality.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐
nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐
pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones with a Blue‐
tooth interface are supported by the mobile
phone preparation package can be obtained at
www.mini.com/connectivity.
Notes At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and functions
may not be executed.
Controls
1Display.2Function buttons for selecting the menu
items shown directly above them on the
display.3Redial, accept a call, start dialing, terminate
a call and change to the Telephone menu.4▷Turn: highlight the menu item on the
display or set the value.Seite 136COMMUNICATIONTelephone136
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