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

Wheels and tiresVehicle 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.
Tire inflation pressure
Safety information It is not merely the tires' service life, but also
driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving
safety that depend on the condition of the tires
and the maintenance of the specified tire pres‐
sure.
Checking the pressure
Tires naturally lose pressure uniformly across all
four tires.
WARNING
A tire with low or missing tire inflation
pressure impacts handling, such as steering
and braking response. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Regularly check the tire inflation pressure,
and correct it as needed, e.g. twice a month
and before a long trip. ◀
Tires heat up while driving, and the tire inflation
pressure increases along with the tire's temper‐
ature. The tire inflation pressure specifications
apply to cold tires or tires at ambient tempera‐
ture.
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after a maximum of1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle
has been parked for at least 2 hours. When the
tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is
higher.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure, reset
the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 88
or reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 86.
Pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure table contains all tire
inflation pressure specifications for the speci‐
fied tire sizes at the ambient temperature. The
tire inflation pressure values apply to tire sizes
approved by the manufacturer of the vehicle
for the vehicle type.
For correct identification of the right tire infla‐
tion pressures, observe the following:▷Tire sizes of your vehicle▷Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for driving up to
100 mph or 160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph/160 km/h,
adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation
pressures listed on the following pages in the
column for traveling speeds up to 100 mph/
160 km/h to achieve optimum driving comfort.
These tire inflation pressures can also be found
on the driver's side door pillar when the driver's
door is open.
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Run-flat tiresWhen mounting new tires or changing fromsummer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-
flat tires for your own safety. Also, a compact
wheel is not available in case of a flat tire. A
dealer’s service center will be glad to answer
any questions you may have.
Rotating wheels between axles
Different wear patterns occur on the front and
rear axles, depending on the individual condi‐
tions of use.
To ensure even wear on the tires, the wheels
can be rotated between the axles. A dealer’s
service center will be glad to answer any ques‐
tions you may have.
After changing the tires, check the tire inflation
pressure and correct it if necessary.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires
Label
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-flat tires are tires that support themselves
for a limited period of time, and they may also
come with special rims. The sidewall reinforce‐
ment ensures that the tire can continue to be
used to a limited extent if it has lost pressure
and even if it has become completely depres‐
surized.
For continued driving in the event of a flat tire,
refer to page 86.
Correcting a flat tire
Safety measures▷Park the vehicle as far as possible from
passing traffic and on solid ground. Switch
on the hazard warning system.▷Let the steering wheel lock engage with the
wheels in the straight-ahead position, set
the parking brake, and engage first gear or
reverse, or engage selector lever position P.▷Have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain out‐
side the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.▷If a warning triangle or portable hazard
warning lamp is required, set it up on the
roadside at an appropriate distance from
the rear of the vehicle. Comply with all
safety guidelines and regulations.
The procedure to correct a flat tire depends on
the equipment in the vehicle:
▷Run-flat tires, refer to page 226.▷MINI Mobility System, refer to page 226.
MINI Mobility System
Information
▷Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
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▷Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐
tive if tire damage is greater than approx.
1/8 in/4 mm in size.▷Contact a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop if the
tire cannot be made drivable.▷If possible, do not remove foreign bodies
that have penetrated the tire.▷Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
bottle and apply it to the steering wheel.
Sealant and compressor
1Sealant bottle and speed limit sticker2Filling hose
Note the use-by date on the sealant bottle.3Holder for the sealant bottle4Compressor5Connector and cable for the lighter socket/
socket in passenger compartment   110.6Connection hose for connecting the com‐
pressor and sealant bottle or the compres‐
sor and wheel7On/off switch8Pressure gauge for displaying the tire infla‐
tion pressure9Release button for reducing the tire infla‐
tion pressure
The connector, cable, and connecting hose are
stowed in the compressor housing.
Using the Mobility System
To repair a flat tire with the Mobility System,
proceed as follows:
▷Filling the tire with sealant▷Distributing the sealant▷Correcting the tire inflation pressure
Filling the tire with sealant
1.Shake the sealant bottle.2.Pull the connection hose 6 fully out of the
compressor housing and screw it onto the
sealant bottle connection. Ensure that the
connection hose is not kinked.3.Insert the sealant bottle into the compres‐
sor housing in a vertical position.4.Unscrew the dust cap off of the valve of the
not working wheel and screw the filling
hose 2 of the sealant bottle onto the valve.5.Ensure that the compressor is switched off.6.Insert connector 5 into the lighter socket/
socket in the passenger compartment, refer
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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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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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