jump start MINI Countryman 2015 Owner's Manual

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.
Roadside Assistance A phone number for Roadside Assistance can
be displayed, refer to page 142, via the radio.
Jump-starting NotesIf the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
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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.
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‐
sistance.6.Attach the second clamp of the negative
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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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MINI Countryman:
MINI Paceman:
Have the vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
With a tow truck: vehicle with ALL4 all-wheel drive
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result. ◀
Note for vehicles with ALL4 all-wheel
drive
Do not tow a vehicle with ALL4 all-wheel drive
with just the front or rear axle raised; other‐
wise, the wheels could lock up and the transfer
case could be damaged. ◀
MINI Countryman:
MINI Paceman:
Only transport the vehicle on a flat-bed.
Tow-starting
If possible, start the engine by jump-starting,
refer to page 181, it rather than tow-starting
the vehicle. Vehicles with a catalytic converter
should only be tow-started when the engine is
cold; vehicles with an automatic transmission
cannot be tow-started.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 48.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch is depressed and then slowly release
the clutch. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately depress the clutch completely again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 81
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 64
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 92
Adaptive Light Control 68
Additives, engine oil 167
Airbags 71
Airbags, indicator/warning light 74
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 89
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, automatic
climate control 91
Air conditioning 88
Air conditioning mode, air conditioner 88
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control 90
Air distribution, air condi‐ tioner, manual 89
Air distribution, automatic 91
Air distribution, automatic cli‐ mate control, manual 92
Air distribution, individual 89
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 92
Air flow rate for air condi‐ tioner 89
Air flow rate with automatic climate control 91
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 152
Air supply, air conditioner 88 Air supply, automatic climate
control 90
Alarm system 30
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms 31
Alarm system, ending an alarm 30
Alarm system, interior motion sensor 31
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor 31
ALL4 all-wheel system 83
All-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 83
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 95
Ambient lighting 70
Antifreeze, washer fluid 54
Antilock Brake System, ABS 81
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 81
Anti-theft protection 21
Approved engine oils 167
Ashtray 98
Assistance, roadside 181
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 83
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 181
Automatic air distribution 91
Automatic air flow 91
Automatic car wash 186
Automatic climate control 90
Automatic climate control, au‐ tomatic air distribution 91
Automatic, cruise control 85 Automatic headlight con‐
trol 66
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 55
AUTO program with auto‐ matic climate control 91
AUX-IN port 130
Average fuel consumption 60
Average fuel consumption, setting the units 61
Average speed 60
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 59
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 36
Backrests, refer to Seats 35
Backup lights, bulb replace‐ ment 176
Battery disposal 30
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 179
Battery, remote control 20
Battery replacement, remote control 30
Belts, refer to Safety belts 37
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 37
Bi-xenon headlights 172
Brake assistant 81
Brake discs, breaking in 110
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 63
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 81
Brake pads, breaking in 110
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Hazard warning system 15
Head airbags 71
Headlamp control, refer to Parking lamps/low
beams 66
Headlamps, care 187
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 66
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 68
Headlight flasher 51
Headlights 66
Headlights, cleaning, washer fluid 54
Head restraints 39
Head restraints, adjusting the height 39
Head restraints, removing 40
Heatable rear window, air conditioner 89
Heatable windshield 92
Heating, rear window with au‐ tomatic climate control 92
Heating, seats 37
Heating, windshield 92
Height adjustment, seats 35
High-beams 67
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Hill drive-off assistant 83
Hills 112
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 48
Homepage 6
Hood 165
Hood, closing 165
Hood, opening 165
Hood, unlocking 165
Horn 12
Hydraulic brake assistant 81
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 58 Icy roads, refer to External
temperature warning 58
Identification marks, run-flat tires 160
Identification marks, tires 156
Ignition 49
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 48
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 49
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 20
Ignition lock 48
Ignition, switched off 49
Ignition, switched on 49
Indicator and warning lamps, overview 191
Indicator and warning lamps, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 77
Indicator and warning lights 15
Individual air distribution 89
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 74
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 76
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 152
Initializing, compass, refer to Calibrating 97
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 74
Initializing, glass sunroof, electrical 32
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 14
Instrument lighting 69
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 20
Integrated universal remote control 94
Interior equipment 94 Interior lights 69
Interior lights, remote con‐ trol 24
Interior mirror 41
Interior motion sensor 31
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 96
Interior temperature, setting, air conditioner 88
Interior temperature, setting, automatic climate con‐
trol 90
Internet page 6
J Jump-starting 181
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 28
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 28
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 20
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 20
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 56
Knee airbag 71
Knocking control 150
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement 172
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 172
Lamps 66
Lamps, automatic headlight control 66
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 37 Seite 214REFERENCEEverything from A to Z214
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Restraining systems, refer toSafety belts 37
Restraint systems for chil‐ dren 43
Retreaded tires 159
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 55
Roadside Assistance 181
Roadside parking light, bulb replacement 174
Roadside parking lights 67
RON recommended fuel grade 150
RON, refer to Fuel quality 150
Rubber seals, care 189
Run-flat tires 160
Run-flat tires, flat tire 75
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 152
S
Safe braking 111
Safety 6
Safety belts 37
Safety belts, care 189
Safety belts, damage 39
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 39
Safety belts, rear center safety belt 38
Safety belts, reminder 39
Safety systems, airbags 71
Safety systems, safety belts 37
Saving fuel 118
Seat adjustment 36
Seat adjustment, manual 35
Seat heating 37
Seats 35
Seats, adjusting 35
Seats, heating 37
Seats, sitting safely 35
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 57 Selector lever lock, refer to Se‐
lector level positions, chang‐
ing, shiftlock 56
Selector lever positions, Step‐ tronic transmission 56
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 56
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 169
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 169
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 63
Service requirements 63
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service 169
Settings and information 60
Settings, clock 61
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 20
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 55
Shifting, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 56
Shift lever, Steptronic trans‐ mission 56
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 57
Side airbags 71
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 32
Sitting safely 35
Sliding/tilting sunroof, refer to Glass sunroof, electrical 31
Slot for remote control 48
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 143
Snow chains 163
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 170
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 60
Speedometer 14 Speed, with winter tires 160
Sport button 83
Sport program, Steptronic transmission 56
Stability control systems 81
Start/Stop button 48
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 49
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 50
Starting the engine 49
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 181
Steering wheel 42
Steering wheel, adjusting 42
Steering wheel lock 48
Steering wheel, shift pad‐ dles 57
Steptronic transmission 55
Steptronic transmission, kick‐ down 56
Steptronic transmission, over‐ riding the selector lever
lock 57
Stopping, engine 50
Storage, tires 160
Storing the vehicle 190
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 152
Summer tires, tread 157
Sun visor 96
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 50
Switching off, vehicle 50
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 59
Tailgate 26
Tailgate, Comfort Access 28
Tailgate, opening/closing 26
Tailgate, opening from the outside 26
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