oil change MINI Countryman 2015 Owner's Manual

Service requirements
The remaining driving distance and the date of
the next scheduled service are displayed briefly
immediately after you start the engine or
switch on the ignition.
The current service requirements can be read
out from the remote control by the service spe‐
cialist.
Displaying the vehicle check
For certain maintenance operations, you can
view the distance remaining or the due date for
that operation in the tachometer.
1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 48.2.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 corre‐
sponding symbol and "SERVICE-INFO" are
displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button to display the individual
service requirement items.
Possible displays
1Button for selecting the information.SymbolFunctionService requirementsEngine oilSeite 63DisplaysCONTROLS63
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Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐
age. ◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks. ◀
Oil types for refilling
Notes No oil additives
Do not use oil additives as these may
cause engine damage. ◀
Viscosity classes of engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the SAE viscos‐
ity classes 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, or 5W-30, or
malfunctions or engine damage may occur. ◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Approved oil typesGasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Further information on approved oil types can
be obtained from the service center.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/1 liter of an oil with the following
specification can be used:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or a higher quality standardEngine oil change
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed by a service cen‐
ter.Seite 167Engine oilMOBILITY167
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Cradle for telephone or mobilephone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 143
Cruise control 85
Cupholders 98
Current fuel consumption 60
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 68
D Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 69
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Date, display format 61
Date, setting 62
Daytime running lights 67
Decorative trim, care 189
Defogging windows 89
Defroster, rear window, auto‐ matic climate control 92
Defroster, rear window, with air conditioner 89
Defrosting windows 89
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 89
Digital compass 96
Dip stick, engine oil 166
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 51
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 69
Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 189
Displays, cleaning 189
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, remote control bat‐ tery 30
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 86 Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 20
Door lock 24
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 23
Doors, manual operation 25
Doors, unlocking and locking, confirmation signals 23
Doors, unlocking and locking from the inside 25
Doors, unlocking and locking, from the outside 22
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 92
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 25
Electrical malfunction, fuel filler flap 148
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 81 Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 81
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 148
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation 25
Emergency operation, Step‐ tronic transmission, refer to
Selector lever lock, overrid‐
ing 57
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 63
Engine oil, dip stick 166
Engine oil, filling capacity 209
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 169
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 167
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 167
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 59
Engine start, assistance 181
Engine, starting 49
Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Engine, starting, Start/Stop button 48
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 48
Engine, switching off 50
Equipment, interior 94 Seite 212REFERENCEEverything from A to Z212
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