MINI Countryman 2017 Owner's Manual

Engine
temperature
displayDisplays the current engine temperature, based
on a combination of coolant and engine oil
temperature. As soon as the optimum operat~ ing temperature has been attained, the indica~tor is in the center position.
If the engine oil or coolant, thus the engine, be~
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis~ played.
When the engine temperature is toohigh, a red indicator lamp is displayed.
When the engine oil temperature is too high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 220.
With
equipment
version
with
Head-up
Display
and
navigation:
distance
to
destination
The distance remaining to the destination is displayed if a destination is entered in the navi~
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au~
tomatically.
With
equipment
version
with
Head-up
Display
and
navigation:
time
of
arrival
The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a
destination is entered in the navigation system before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed
Limit
Info Further information, see chapter Speed Limit
Info.
Onboard
computer
on
the
Control
Display
Concept
The onboard computer displays different vehi~
cle data on the Control Display, such as average values.General
information
The vehicle features two types of onboard
computers.'

Sport
instrumentsOn the Control Display, values for power and
torque are displayed.
Displaying
sport
instruments
Via the onboard monitor:1. "Vehicle info"2."Driving Excitement"3. "Sports instruments"
Via MINI Driving Modes switch:
1.Activate SPORT.2. "Driving Excitement"3. "Sports instruments"
Vehicle
state
The following vehicle and surrounding area
data is automatically checked and evaluated in succession:
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Settings
on
the
Control
Display
Time
Setting
the
time
zone1. "Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time zone:"4.Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
Setting
the
time
1. "Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time:"4.Turn the Controller until the desired hours
are displayed.5.Press the Controller.6.Turn the Controller until the desired mi~ nutes are displayed.7.Press the Controller.
The time is stored.
Setting
the
time
format
1. "Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
Date
Setting
the
date
1. "Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Date:"4.Turn the Controller until the desired day is
displayed.5.Press the Controller.6.Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
Setting
the
date
format
1. "Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Language
Setting
the
language
1. "Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Setting
the
voice
dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system, re~
fer to page 27.
Units
of
measurement
Setting
the
units
of
measurement
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/ distance and temperature:
1. "Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
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Brightness.
Setting
the
brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display:1. "Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the Controller until the desired bright~ness is set.5.Press the Controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright~ ness settings may not be clearly visible.
LED
ring
on
the
central
instrument
cluster
The
concept
The LED ring displays light animations to repre~
sent specific functions.
Basic
displays
Basic functions, for example the tachometer,
can be set to be displayed continually if so de~ sired.
Event
displays Functions that are only displayed temporarily,
for example the volume or temperature set~ tings, can be set as event displays.
Several vehicle assistance functions can also be displayed on the LED ring. This display corre~sponds with the displays of the function in therespective display.
Example:
tachometer Like the tachometer in the instrument cluster,
the light animations of the tachometer's basic display show the current RPMs and the respec~tive RPM warning margins.
Display'

Head-up
Display
Concept This system projects important information into
the driver's field of vision, for instance the
speed.
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
General
information Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-
up Display. For additional information, see the
chapter on care.
Safety
information WARNING
When extending and retracting the pro~
jection screen of the Head-up Display, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement of the projection screen is clear during opening and
closing. '

Setting
the
brightnessThe brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted.
Via the onboard monitor:1. "Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller until the desired bright~ ness is set.5.Press the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the bright~
ness of the Head-up Display can be additionally influenced using the instrument lighting, refer
to page 110.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Adjusting
the
height Via the onboard monitor:
1. "Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Height"4.Turn the controller until the desired heightis reached.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Setting
the
rotation The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro~
tated around its own axis.
Via the onboard monitor:
1. "Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Rotation"4.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.5.Press the controller.Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Display
visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis~
play is influenced by the following factors:'

LightsVehicle
features
and
op

Roadside
parking
lights
Concept The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
Switching
on
With the ignition switched off, press the lever either up or down past the resistance point.
Canada: with the ignition switched off, press
the lever either up or down past the resistance
point for approx. 2 seconds.
Switching
off
Press the lever back into the standard position.
Canada: briefly press the lever to the resistance
point in the opposite direction.
Welcome
lights
and
headlight
courtesy
de

The indicator light in the instrument cluster is il~luminated when the low beams are switchedon.
System
limits The automatic headlight control cannot serveas a substitute for your personal judgment of
lighting conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under these conditions, you should always switch onthe lights manually.
Daytime
running
lights
General
information
Position of switch:
, ,
The daytime running lights light up when the ignition is switched on. After the ignition isswitched off, the parking lights light up in posi~tion
.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, daytime running lights are
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti~ vate the daytime running lights.
Via the onboard monitor:
1. "Settings"2."Lighting"3."Daytime running lamps"
Settings are stored for the remote control cur~
rently used.
Cornering
light General
information Position of switch:

When going around corners, the cornering light also lights the interior area of the curve. Below
a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h when the
turn signal is switched on and the steering an~
gle is detected, there is automatic activation.
Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed.
Cornering light is malfunctioning or has failed.
Have the system immediately checked by a
dealer

Activating/deactivating1.Depending on the equipment, turn the lightswitch into position
or .
2.Press button on the turn signal lever, arrow.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the low
beams are switched on.
The headlights are automatically switched be~ tween low beams and high beams.
The blue indicator light in the instru~
ment cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams.
The high-beam Assistant is deactivated when
manually switching the high beams on and off,
refer to page 78.
To reactivate the high-beam Assistant, press the button on the turn signal lever.
System
limits
The High-beam Assistant cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of when to use the high beams. Therefore, man~ually switch off the high beams in situations
where required to avoid a safety risk.
The system is not fully functional in the follow~ ing situations, and driver intervention may be
necessary:
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