battery MINI Countryman 2016 (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.
A dealer’s service center will be glad to answer
any questions you may have.
Battery replacement CAUTION
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle
functions. There is a risk of personal and prop‐
erty damage. Only vehicle batteries that are
compatible with your vehicle type should be in‐
stalled in your vehicle. Information on compati‐
ble vehicle batteries is available at your dealer’s
service center. ◀
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop to ensure that all
comfort features are fully available and that
any Check Control messages of these comfort
features are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
Information CAUTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents, which means that the 12V on-board network
can be overloaded or damaged. There is risk of
property damage. Only connect battery charg‐
ers for the vehicle battery to the starting aid
terminals in the engine compartment. ◀
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the
engine is switched off. Connections, refer to
page 248.
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 72.▷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 a dealer’s service center
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Indicator/warning lightsLights 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
again, have the battery checked as soon as
possible.
Disposing of old batteries After they are replaced, have old bat‐
teries disposed of by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop or take them to a collection
point.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is risk of
fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a nonworking fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating. ◀
Have the fuses replaced by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
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 features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. 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
Information 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.
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Do not touch any components
that are under voltage. ◀
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.
CAUTION
In the case of body contact between the
two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during
jump-starting. There is risk of property damage.
Make sure that no body contact occurs. ◀
Connecting jumper cables
WARNING
If the jumper cables are connected in the
incorrect order, sparks formation can occur.
There is risk of injuries. Pay attention to the cor‐
rect order during connection. ◀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
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or body ground of the vehicle providing as‐
sistance.6.Attach the second clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
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
Information Warning
There is an increased danger of accidents
when towing vehicles. There is a risk of per‐
sonal injury. 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.
CAUTION
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there can be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is risk of property damage.
Observe the notes on using the tow fitting. ◀
Use of the tow fitting:
▷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.
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 93
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 75
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 104
Adaptive Light Control 80
Additional telephone 188
Additives, engine oil 233
Airbags 82
Airbags, indicator/warning light 85
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 101
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, automatic
climate control 103
Air conditioning 100
Air conditioning mode, air conditioner 100
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control 102
Air distribution, air condi‐ tioner, manual 101
Air distribution, auto‐ matic 103
Air distribution, automatic cli‐ mate control, manual 103
Air distribution, individual 101
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 104
Air flow rate for air condi‐ tioner 100
Air flow rate with automatic climate control 103
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 218 Air supply, air conditioner 100
Air supply, automatic climate control 102
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 95
All-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 95
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 106
AM/FM station 156
Ambient lighting 81
Announcement, navigation, see Spoken instructions 145
Antifreeze, washer fluid 64
Antilock Brake System, ABS 93
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 93
Anti-theft protection 31
Appointments 204
Approved engine oils 233
Ashtray 109
Assistance, roadside 248
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 95
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 248
Audio playback 165
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 171 Automatic air distribution 103
Automatic air flow 103
Automatic car wash 254
Automatic climate con‐ trol 102
Automatic climate control, au‐ tomatic air distribution 103
Automatic, cruise control 97
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 78
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 65
AUTO program with auto‐ matic climate control 103
AUX-IN port 167
Average fuel consumption 70
Average speed 70
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 69
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 45
Backrests, refer to Seats 44
Backup lights, bulb replace‐ ment 243
Balance 154
Bass 154
Battery disposal 39
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 246
Battery, remote control 30
Battery replacement, remote control 39
Belts, refer to Safety belts 46
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 46
Bi-xenon headlights 239
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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 93
Brake discs, breaking in 120
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 74
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 93
Brake pads, breaking in 120
Brake, refer to Parking brake 60
Brakes, MINI maintenance system 236
Brakes, service require‐ ments 74
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 236
Braking, notes 121
Braking, parking brake 60
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 248
Breaking in 120
Brightness on the Control Dis‐ play 74
Buckle tongues height adjust‐ ment 47
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 58
C
Calendar 204
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 246
Car care products 255
Care, displays 257
Care, vehicle 255 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 81
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 257
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 178
Car phone, refer to Telephone, mobile phone prepara‐
tion 188
Car wash 254
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 93
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 236
CD 164
CD/DVD drives, care 257
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 Own Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 224
Check Control 75
Children, transporting 53
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 53
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 54
Child seat, mounting 54
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 53
Chrome parts, care 256
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, air con‐
ditioner 101
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, auto‐
matic climate control 103
Cleaning, displays 257
Cleaning, refer to Care 254
Climate 100
Climate mode, ventila‐ tion 104
Clock 68
Clock, 12h/24h format 72
Clock, setting the time and date 72
Clock, setting the time zone 73
Closing from the inside 34
Closing from the outside 32
Clutch, breaking in 120
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 59
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high-beams/
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Combination switch, refer toWasher/wiper system 61
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 58
Compass, digital 107
Computer 69
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 69
Condition Based Service CBS 236
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 70
Contacts for hands-free sys‐ tem 185
Contacts, Office 201
Control Display 18
Control Display, care 257
Control Display, settings 73
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 93
Convenient operation, win‐ dow 32
Coolant temperature 69
Cooling function, switching on and off 104
Cooling, maximum 103
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 93
Corrosion on brake discs 122 Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 198
Cruise control 97
Cupholders 109
Current fuel consumption 70
Current location, storing 136
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 80
D Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 80
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Date, date format 73
Date, setting 73
Daytime running lights 79
Decorative trim, care 257
Defogging windows 101
Defroster, rear window, auto‐ matic climate control 104
Defroster, rear window, with air conditioner 101
Defrosting windows 101
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 101
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 232
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 61
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 80
Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 257 Displays, cleaning 257
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, remote control bat‐ tery 39
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 99
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 222
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 95
Driving notes, breaking in 120
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 95
Driving on poor roads 122
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 93
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 120
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 104
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 93
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 94
DTMF suffix dialing, hands- free system 181
DTMF suffix dialing, mobile phone preparation 193
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Outside air, refer to Recircu‐lated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 101
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, automatic
climate control 103
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 69
Own safety 6
P
Pairing, mobile phone 189
Pairing, mobile phone, hands- free system 179
Park Distance Control PDC 99
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 99
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 99
Parking brake 60
Parking light, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Parking lights 78
Parking lights/low beams 78
PDC Park Distance Control 99
Personal information 200
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection, windows 43
Pivoting sun visor 107
Plastic, care 256
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 102
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter 102
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 104
Poor road operation 122
Position, storing 136
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 135
Power windows 42
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42 Prescribed engine oils, refer to
Approved engine oils 233
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 87
Pressure, tires 218
Pressure warning, tires 85
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 224
Profile, tires 223
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows 43
R
Radio 156
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 30
Radio ready state 58
Radio ready state, switched off 59
Radio ready state, switched on 58
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 58
Rain sensor 62
Random 165
Random playback 165
Range 70
RDS 157
Reading out loud 206
Rear 45
Rear fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 243
Rear fog lights, indicator lamp 15
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 243
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Countryman 111
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Paceman 112
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 50 Rear window defroster with
air conditioner 101
Rear window defroster with automatic climate con‐
trol 104
Rear window, washing 63
Rear window wiper 63
Recirculated air mode, air conditioner 101
Recirculated air mode, auto‐ matic climate control 103
Recommended fuel grade 216
Recommended tire brands 225
Redialing, hands-free sys‐ tem 181
Redialing, mobile phone prep‐ aration 193
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 37
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 74
Remaining range, refer to Range 70
Reminders 206
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
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 58
Remote control, service data 236
Remote control, univer‐ sal 105
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Triple turn signal activa‐tion 61
Trip odometer 68
Trips, planning 141
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 35
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 35
Turning lights, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 80
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Turn signal indicator lamp 14
Turn signals 61
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 61
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 222
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 40
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion 72
Units of measure, changing on the Control Display 72
Units, temperature 72
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 175
Upholstery care 256
Upholstery material care 256
V
Vanity mirror 107
Vehicle battery 246
Vehicle, breaking in 120
Vehicle care 255
Vehicle care, refer to Care 254 Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, hands-free system 178
Vehicle identification number, mobile phone prepara‐
tion 188
Vehicle paintwork, care 255
Vehicle storage 257
Vehicle, switching off 60
Vehicle wash 254
Ventilation, air condition‐ ing 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 264
Voice activation system 24
Volume, setting 154
W Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 75
Warning signal volumes 154
Warning triangle 248
Washer/wiper system 61
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 62
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 64
Washer fluid 64
Washer fluid reservoir 64
Washing, vehicle 254
Welcome lights 79
Wheel change 245
Wheels and tires 218
Wheels, changing 224
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 85 Window, convenient opera‐
tion 32
Windows 42
Windows, care 255
Windows, closing 42
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging 101
Windows, opening 42
Windows, pinch protection 43
Windshield defroster 104
Windshield, defrosting and defogging 101
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 101
Windshield wash 61
Windshield washer fluid 64
Windshield wash, rear win‐ dow 63
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 64
Windshield wash, washer fluid 64
Windshield wiper blades, changing 238
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 61
Winter storage, care 257
Winter tires 225
Winter tires, setting the speed limit 92
Winter tires, tread 223
Wiper blades, care 255
Wiper blades, changing 238
Wiper fluid 64
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 23
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