transmission MINI Countryman 2016 (Mini Connected) Owner's Guide

Rear
Being towed
Adhere to the following information:
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Steptronic transmission CAUTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a lifted rear axle. There is
risk of property damage. Have vehicle trans‐
ported only with lifted front axle or on a load‐
ing platform. ◀
Towing with a tow bar
WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to
be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse. There is risk of an accident! Make sure
that the gross vehicle weight of the towing ve‐
hicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed. ◀
CAUTION
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc‐
cur. There is risk of property damage. Correctly
attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fit‐
ting. ◀
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:▷Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.
Towing with a tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
CAUTION
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc‐ cur. There is risk of property damage. Correctly
attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fit‐ ting. ◀
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With a tow truck: vehicles without ALL4all-wheel drive
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means. ◀
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
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means. ◀
CAUTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is
risk of property damage. Only transport the ve‐
hicle on a flat-bed. ◀
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 248, 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 58.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
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▷Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock.
Steptronic transmission
Before driving into the car wash, note the fol‐
lowing to ensure that the vehicle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Move the selector lever to position N.3.Release the parking brake.4.Switch the engine off.5.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
Hand car wash
If washing the vehicle by hand, use copious
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces‐
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or a
washing brush by applying gentle pressure.
Before cleaning the windshield, deactivate the
rain sensor to avoid unintentional wiper activa‐
tion or switch off the ignition.
Adhere to the local regulations regarding
washing cars by hand.
Headlights Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or caus‐
tic cleansers. Soak areas that have been soiled,
e.g., due to insects, with shampoo and rinse off
with copious quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a window deicer; do not use an
ice scraper.
Windows
Clean the outside and inside surfaces of the
windows and the mirror glasses with window
cleaner.
Do not clean mirror glass with cleaners contain‐
ing quartz.
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to
avoid streaking.
Wax and preservative residue and soiling on
the windows cause streaking during window
wiping and lead to premature wear on the
wiper blades and malfunctions of the rain sen‐
sor.
Vehicle care
Car care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi‐
cantly to vehicle value retention.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends using car care and cleaning products from
MINI.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health. There is
risk of injuries. When cleaning the interior, open
the doors or windows. Only use products in‐
tended for cleaning vehicles. Follow the instruc‐
tions on the container. ◀
Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to vehicle value reten‐
tion and protects the paintwork against the
long-term effects of paint-damaging substan‐
ces.
Environmental influences in areas with higher
air pollution or natural contaminants, such as
tree resin or pollen, can have an impact on the
vehicle paint. Therefore, it is important to tailor
the frequency and extent of your car care to
these influences.
Immediately remove especially aggressive sub‐
stances, such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, or bird
droppings, to prevent damage to the paint‐
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MINI Paceman
MINI PacemanCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksWidth with mirrorsinches/mm78.6/1,99678.6/1,99678.6/1,996Width without mirrorsinches/mm70.3/1,78670.3/1,78670.3/1,786Heightinches/mm60.4/1,53360.4/1,53360.1/1,527Length
With aerodynamic bumperinches/mm
inches/mm162.2/4,119
-162.4/4,124
162.8/4,134162.8/4,134Wheelbaseinches/mm102.2/2,596102.2/2,596102.2/2,596Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m38.1/11.638.1/11.638.1/11.6Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.MINI Countryman

CooperCooper SApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,860/1,7513,990/1,810Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,925/1,7804,035/1,830Loadlbs/kg830/376830/376Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg2,060/9342,145/973Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg2,125/9642,200/998Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,920/8711,920/871Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/liter17.5-42.2/ 350–1,17017.5-42.2/ 350–1,170

Cooper S ALL4John Cooper WorksApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg4,100/1,8604,155/1,885Seite 261Technical dataREFERENCE261
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Cooper S ALL4John Cooper WorksSteptronic transmissionlbs/kg4,145/1,8804,200/1,905Loadlbs/kg830/376830/376Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg2,210/1,0022,210/1,002Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg2,260/1,0252,260/1,025Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,015/9142,070/939Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/liter17.5-42.2/ 350–1,17017.5-42.2/ 350–1,170
MINI Paceman

CooperCooper SCooper S ALL4John Cooper
WorksApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,850/1,7463,960/1,7964,100/1,8604,150/1,882Steptronic transmis‐
sionlbs/kg3,920/1,7784,010/1,8194,140/1,8784,200/1,905Loadlbs/kg830/376830/376830/376830/376Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg2,050/9302,120/9622,180/9892,200/998Steptronic transmis‐
sionlbs/kg2,120/9622,170/9842,220/1,0072,240/1,016Approved rear axle
loadlbs/kg1,910/8661,910/8662,020/9162,060/934Approved roof load ca‐
pacitylbs/kg165/75165/75165/75165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/
liter13.9-40.7/
330–1,08013.9-40.7/
330–1,08013.9-40.7/
330–1,08013.9-40.7/
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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
Black and white map dis‐ play 148 Seite 270REFERENCEEverything from A to Z270
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Dynamic Stability ControlDSC 93
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 94
E Electrical malfunction, door lock 34
Electrical malfunction, fuel filler flap 214
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 93
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 93
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 214
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation 34
Emergency operation, Step‐ tronic transmission, refer to
Selector lever lock, overrid‐
ing 67
Energy, saving, refer to Saving fuel 128
Engine, breaking in 120
Engine compartment 230
Engine oil, adding 232
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 233
Engine oil, alternative oil types 233
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 74
Engine oil, dip stick 232
Engine oil, filling capacity 263
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 236
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 233
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 233 Engine, overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature 69
Engine start, assistance 248
Engine, starting 59
Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐ cess 37
Engine, starting, Start/Stop button 58
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 58
Engine, switching off 60
Equipment, interior 105
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 93
Exchanging wheels/tires 224
Exterior mirrors 50
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 50
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 51
Exterior sensors, care 257
External devices 167
External temperature dis‐ play 68
External temperature display, changing the unit of meas‐
ure 72
External temperature display, on onboard computer 72
External temperature warn‐ ing 68
F Fader 154
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 75
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 40
Fan, refer to Air flow rate for air conditioner 100
Fan, refer to Air flow rate with automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 46 Fault messages, refer to Check
Control 75
Filling capacities 263
Filter, refer to Activated-char‐ coal filter 102
Filter, refer to Microfilter 102
Filter, refer to Microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 104
First aid kit 248
First aid, refer to First aid kit 248
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 33
Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor 86
Flat tire, indicator/warning lamp 86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 85
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, flat tire message 86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, initializ‐ ing the system 86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains 85
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, system limits 85
Flat tire, run-flat tire 87
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 87
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 87
Flat tire, wheel change 245
Floor mats, care 257
FM/AM station 156
Fog lights 80
Foot brake 121
Footwell lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 81
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 95
Front airbags 82
Front fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Front fog lights 80
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M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 74
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 74
Maintenance require‐ ments 236
Maintenance system MINI 236
Makeup mirror 107
Malfunction, door lock 34
Malfunction, fuel filler flap 214
Malfunction, Steptronic trans‐ mission 67
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 75
Manual air distribution, air conditioner 101
Manual air distribution, auto‐ matic climate control 103
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 66
Manual operation, door lock 34
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 214
Manual operation, selector lever lock, Steptronic trans‐
mission 67
Map, destination entry 139
Map display in black and white 148
Map view 146
Marking on approved tires 225
Maximum cooling 103
Maximum speed, winter tires 225
Menu operation, onboard monitor 18 Menus, refer to Onboard
monitor operating con‐
cept 19
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 147
Messages 203
Microfilter 102
Microfilter, with automatic cli‐ mate control 104
MINI Connected 208
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 236
MINI Mobility System 226
Minimum tread, tires 224
Mirrors 50
Mirrors, folding in and out 51
Mirrors, interior mirror 51
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 121
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone, mobile phone prepa‐
ration 188
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone with hands-free sys‐
tem 178
Mobile phone with hands-free system 178
Mobile phone with mobile phone preparation 188
Mobility System 226
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 6
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54
MP3 player 167
N Navigation 132
Navigation data 132
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 132 Navigation system, destina‐
tion entry by voice 140
Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 49
New wheels and tires 224
Notes 6, 205
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 104
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 237
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 237
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 216
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 216
Odometer 68
Office 200
Oil additives 233
Oil level 232
Oil types, alternative 233
Oil types, approved 233
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 237
Onboard monitor 18
Opening and closing, Comfort Access 37
Opening and closing from the inside 34
Opening and closing from the outside 32
Opening and closing, using the door lock 34
Opening and closing, via the remote control 32
Opening and unlocking from the inside 35
Operating concept of the on‐ board monitor 18
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Remote inquiry, mobile phonepreparation 193
Replacement remote con‐ trol 30
Replacing wheels/tires 224
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 69
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 64
Restraining systems, refer to Safety belts 46
Restraint systems for chil‐ dren 53
Retreaded tires 225
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 65
Road, avoiding 143
Road detour 143
Roadside Assistance 248
Roadside parking light, bulb replacement 241
Roadside parking lights 79
RON recommended fuel grade 216
RON, refer to Fuel quality 216
Route 144
Route criteria, route 143
Route, displaying 144
Route section, bypassing 144
Rubber seals, care 256
Run-flat tires 226
Run-flat tires, flat tire 86
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 218
S
Safe braking 121
Safety belts, care 257
Safety belts, damage 49
Safety belts, indicator/warning light 49 Safety belts, rear center safety
belt 48
Safety belts, reminder 49
Safety systems, airbags 82
Safety systems, safety belts 46
Satellite radio 158
Saving fuel 128
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 147
Screen, see Control Display 18
Seat adjustment 45
Seat adjustment, manual 44
Seat belts 46
Seat heating 46
Seats 44
Seats, adjusting 44
Seats, heating 46
Seats, sitting safely 44
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 67
Selector lever lock, refer to Se‐ lector level positions, chang‐
ing, shiftlock 65
Selector lever positions, Step‐ tronic transmission 65
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 65
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 236
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 236
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 74
Service requirements 74
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service 236
Settings and information 71
Settings, changing on the Control Display 73
Settings, clock, 12h/24h mode 72
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 31 Settings, language 73
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 65
Shifting, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 66
Shift lever, Steptronic trans‐ mission 65
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 66
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 264
Side airbags 82
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Sitting safely 44
Sliding/tilting sunroof, refer to Glass sunroof, electrical 40
Slot for remote control 58
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 198
Snow chains 229
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 237
Software applications, iPhone 208
Software part number, hands- free system 178
Software part number, mobile phone preparation 188
Software update 175
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 138
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 70
Speed limit 91
Speed limit, setting 92
Speedometer 14
Speed, with winter tires 225
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 145
Sport button 95
Sport program, Steptronic transmission 66
Stability control systems 93
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Start/Stop button, starting theengine 59
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 60
Starting the engine 59
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 248
State/province, selecting for navigation 134
Stations, stored 163
Station, storing 157
Status information, onboard monitor 21
Steering wheel 52
Steering wheel, adjusting 52
Steering wheel lock 58
Steering wheel, shift pad‐ dles 66
Steptronic transmission 65
Steptronic transmission, kick‐ down 66
Steptronic transmission, over‐ riding the selector lever
lock 67
Stopping, engine 60
Storage, tires 226
Storing the vehicle 257
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 135
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 218
Summer tires, tread 223
Sun visor 107
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 60
Switching off, vehicle 60
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 69
Tailgate 35
Tailgate, Comfort Access 37
Tailgate, opening/closing 35
Tailgate, opening from the outside 35 Tail lights 243
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 69
Tasks 205
Technical changes, refer to Own Safety 6
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume hands-free system 181
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume mobile phone prepara‐
tion 193
Telephone, hands-free sys‐ tem 178
Telephone, mobile phone preparation 188
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 101
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 103
Temperature, changing the unit of measure 72
Temperature, coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 69
Temperature display, external temperature 68
Temperature display, external temperature warning 68
Temperature display, setting the units 72
Temperature warning 68
Text messages 203
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 39
Tilt alarm sensor 40
Time, setting the time 72
Tire age 224
Tire, flat tire 86
Tire identification marks 222
Tire inflation pressure 218
Tire inflation pressure, pres‐ sure loss, FTM 86
Tire pressure loss, RDC 89
Tire, pressure monitoring, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 87 Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 85
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 87
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system limits 90
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system reset 88
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, warning lamp 89
Tire Quality Grading 222
Tires, breaking in 120
Tires, changing 224
Tires, condition 223
Tires, damage 224
Tire size 222
Tires, minimum tread 224
Tires, retreaded tires 225
Tires, storage 226
Tire tread 223
Toll roads, route 143
Tone 154
Towing another vehicle 250
Towing, being towed 250
Town/city, navigation 134
Tow-starting 250
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 87
Traction control 94
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 147
Transmission lock, refer to Changing the selector lever
positions 65
Transmission, overriding the selector lever lock with Step‐
tronic transmission 67
Transmission, refer to Manual transmission 65
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 65
Transporting children safely 53
Treble, tone 154
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 68 Seite 279Everything from A to ZREFERENCE279
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