coolant reservoir MINI Countryman 2015 Owner's Manual

Engine compartmentVehicle 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 selectedspecial 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Battery, under the cover   1793Dip stick for engine oil  1664Engine oil filler neck  1665Coolant expansion tank   1686Engine compartment fuse box   1797Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlight
and window washer system   54Seite 164MOBILITYEngine compartment164
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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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
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 191.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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Opening and closing, from theoutside 22
Opening and closing, using the door lock 24
Opening and closing, via the remote control 22
Opening and unlocking from the inside 25
Outside air mode, automatic climate control 91
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 89
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, automatic
climate control 91
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 59
P Park Distance Control PDC 86
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 86
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 86
Parking brake 50
Parking light, bulb replace‐ ment 174
Parking lights 66
Parking lights/low beams 66
PDC Park Distance Control 86
Personal Profile 20
Pinch protection, windows 33
Pivoting sun visor 96
Plastic, care 188
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 90
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter 90
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 92
Poor road operation 113
Power windows 33 Power windows, refer to Win‐
dows 32
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 167
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 76
Pressure, tires 152
Pressure warning, tires 74
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 158
Profile, tires 157
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows 33
R
Radio MINI Boost CD 122
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 20
Radio ready state 48
Radio ready state, switched off 49
Radio ready state, switched on 48
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 48
Rain sensor 52
Range 60
Rear 36
Rear fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 176
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 176
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Countryman 100
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Paceman 101
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 40
Rear window defroster with air conditioner 89 Rear window defroster with
automatic climate con‐
trol 92
Rear window, washing 54
Rear window wiper 54
Recirculated air mode, air conditioner 89
Recirculated air mode, auto‐ matic climate control 91
Recommended fuel grade 150
Recommended tire brands 159
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 28
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 63
Remaining range, refer to Range 60
Remote control 20
Remote control, battery re‐ placement 30
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess, malfunctions 29
Remote control, garage door opener 94
Remote control, radio interfer‐ ence 24
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 48
Remote control, service data 169
Remote control, universal 94
Replacement remote con‐ trol 20
Replacing wheels/tires 159
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 59
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
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Tank gauge, refer to Fuelgauge 59
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Telephone 136
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 89
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 92
Temperature, coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 59
Temperature display– External temperature warn‐
ing 58
Temperature display, external
temperature 58
Temperature display, setting the units 61
Temperature warning 58
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 30
Tilt alarm sensor 31
Time, setting the time 62
Tire age 158
Tire, flat tire 75
Tire identification marks 156
Tire inflation pressure 152
Tire inflation pressure, pres‐ sure loss, FTM 75
Tire pressure loss, RDC 77
Tire, pressure monitoring, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 76
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 74
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 76
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system limits 79
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system reset 77
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, warning lamp 77
Tire Quality Grading 156
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
Towing another vehicle 183
Towing, being towed 183
Tow-starting 183
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 76
Traction control 82
Transmission lock, refer to Changing the selector lever
positions 56
Transmission, overriding the selector lever lock with Step‐
tronic transmission 57
Transmission, refer to Manual transmission 55
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 55
Transporting children safely 43
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 58
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 51
Trip odometer 58
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 26
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 26
Turning lights, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 68
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 174
Turn signal indicator lamp 14
Turn signals 51
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 51
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 156
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 31 Units, average fuel consump‐
tion 61
Units, temperature 61
Universal remote control 94
Unlocking from the inside 25
Unlocking, from the out‐ side 22
Unlocking, tailgate 28
Unlocking, without remote control, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 28
Upholstery care 188
Upholstery material care 188
USB audio interface 131
V Vanity mirror 96
Vehicle battery 179
Vehicle, breaking in 110
Vehicle care 187
Vehicle care, refer to Care 186
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle paintwork, care 188
Vehicle storage 190
Vehicle, switching off 50
Vehicle wash 186
Ventilation, air conditioner 93
W
Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning and indicator lamps, overview 191
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 64
Warning triangle 181
Washer/wiper system 52
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 52
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 54
Washer fluid 54
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