display MINI COUNTRYMAN PACEMAN 2016 Owners Manual

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 212.6Information
AT A GLANCE
12Cockpit
CONTROLS
20Opening and closing36Adjusting45Transporting children safely50Driving61Displays69Lamps74Safety84Driving stability control systems88Driving comfort91Climate96Interior equipment106Storage compartments
DRIVING TIPS
112Things to remember when driving116Loading120Saving fuel
ENTERTAINMENT
124Radio MINI Boost CD
COMMUNICATION
138TelephoneMOBILITY150Refueling152Fuel154Wheels and tires166Engine compartment168Engine oil170Coolant172Maintenance174Replacing components184Breakdown assistance190Care194Indicator/warning lamps
REFERENCE
208Technical data212Everything from A to Z
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InformationUsing this Owner's
Manual
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Additional sources of information
A dealer’s service center will be glad to answer
any questions you may have.
Information about MINI, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: www.mini.com
Information about MINI, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: www.miniusa.com
Symbols
Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the
vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
"..." Identifies radio display texts used to select
individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice
operation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice operation system.
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle features and op‐
tions
The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayeri‐
sche Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW
AG.
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de‐
scribe and illustrate features that are not avail‐
able in your vehicle, e.g., because of the se‐
lected optional features or the country-specific
version.
This also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
For options and equipment not described in
this Owner's Manual, please refer to the Sup‐
plementary Owner's Manuals.
Status of the Owner's
Manual
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a
policy of constant development that is con‐
ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to
embody the highest quality and safety stan‐ dards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐
scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from
those in your vehicle.
Own safety
Warranty Your vehicle is technically configured for the
operating conditions and registration require‐
ments applying in the country of first delivery
also known as homologation. If your vehicle is
to be operated in a different country it mightSeite 6Information6
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Displays1Tachometer  62
with indicator and warning lights   152Display for▷Current speed  61▷Indicator/warning lights   153Resetting the trip odometer   614Display for▷Steptronic transmission position   58▷On-board computer  62▷Service requirements   66▷Odometer and trip odometer   61▷Flat Tire Monitor  77▷Tire Pressure Monitor   79▷Settings and information   63▷Personal Profile settings  215Instrument lighting  726Speedometer with indicator and warning
lights   157Fuel gauge   628Radio display9Radio Radio MINI Boost CD   124Seite 14AT A GLANCECockpit14
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Indicator/warning lights
The principle
The indicator and warning lights can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors in display
area 1 or 2.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the
ignition is switched on, and light up briefly.
What to do in case of a malfunction
A list of all indicator and warning lights, as well
as notes on possible causes of malfunctions
and on how to respond, refer to page 194
All around the center console
1Hazard warning system2Speedometer with
Radio MINI Boost CD   1243CD drive4Air conditioning, automatic climate con‐
trol   915Buttons on the center consoleSeite 15CockpitAT A GLANCE15
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Personal Profile
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.▷Through Personal Profile, most of these set‐
tings are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.▷While the vehicle is being unlocked, the re‐
mote control is recognized and the settings
stored with it are called up and imple‐
mented.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone
else with another remote control.▷The individual settings are stored for no
more than three remote controls.
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked, refer to
page 22.▷Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 26.▷Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 53.▷Settings for the displays in the speedometer
and tachometer:▷12h/24h clock format, refer to
page 64.▷Date format, refer to page 64.▷Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page 64.▷Light settings:▷Headlight courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 71.▷Daytime running lights, refer to
page 70.▷Automatic climate control, refer to
page 93: AUTO program, activating/deac‐
tivating the cooling function, setting the
temperature, air volume, and air distribu‐
tion.▷Entertainment:▷Last entertainment source.▷Radio MINI Boost CD:
Tone settings, refer to page 126.
Volume, refer to page 126.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷Doors.▷Tailgate.▷Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷Via the remote control.▷Via the door lock.▷In cars with Comfort Access, via the door
handles on the driver's and front passenger
sides.
The following takes place simultaneously when
locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote
control:
▷Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
anti-theft protection is switched on and off
as well. The anti-theft protection makes it
impossible to unlock the doors using the
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▷The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and
ambient lighting are switched on and off.▷The alarm system is armed or disarmed, re‐
fer to page 30.
Operating from the inside
Via the switch/button for the central locking
system, refer to page 25.
In an accident of the necessary severity, the
central locking system unlocks automatically.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
Opening and closing:
from the outside
Using the remote control
General information WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock
the doors from the inside and lock themselves
in. The vehicle can then not be opened from
the outside. There is risk of injuries. Take the
remote control along so that the vehicle can be
opened from the outside. ◀
Unlocking
Press the button. The vehicle is un‐
locked.
The welcome lamps and interior lamps are
switched on.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
Settings are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button in the turn indi‐
cator lever until the display changes.4.Press the button in the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until the symbol and "SET" are
displayed.5.Press and hold the button in the turn indi‐
cator lever until the display changes.6.Press the button in the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until the symbol shown is dis‐
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7.Press and hold the button in the turn indi‐
cator lever until the display changes.8.Press the button in the turn indicator lever
repeatedly to select the following settings:▷
Selected setting:
Pressing the button on the re‐
mote control once unlocks only the
driver's door and the fuel filler flap.
Pressing twice unlocks the entire vehi‐
cle.
▷
Selected setting:
Pressing the button on the re‐
mote control once unlocks the entire
vehicle.
9.Press and hold the button in the turn indi‐
cator lever until the display changes. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control.
The power windows are opened. Depending on
the vehicle equipment, the glass sunroof is
raised.
Convenient closing with the remote control is
not possible.
Locking
Press the button.
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible
with special knowledge.
If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐
cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is
risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the
vehicle from the outside when there are people
in it. ◀
Setting the confirmation signals Have unlocking or locking of the vehicle con‐
firmed.1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.2.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 sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button to select, arrow:▷ Confirmation signal during unlock‐
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▷ Confirmation signal during locking7.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.8.Press the button to select:▷
The hazard warning system flashes dur‐
ing unlocking/locking.▷
An acoustic signal sounds during un‐
locking/locking.▷
The hazard warning system lights up
and an acoustic signal sounds during
unlocking/locking.▷
The function is deactivated.9.Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.
Switching on the interior lamps
When the vehicle is locked:
Press the button.
You can also use this function to locate your ve‐
hicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking the tailgate
Press the button for approx. 1 second
and then release it.
Malfunctions
The function of the remote control may be im‐
paired by local radio waves. If this occurs, un‐ lock and lock the vehicle at the door lock with
the integrated key.
If it should become impossible to lock the vehi‐
cle with a remote control, the battery in the re‐
mote control is discharged. Use this remote control on an extended trip to recharge the
battery, refer to page 20.
For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:▷This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and▷this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
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The graphic shows the button in the MINI Pace‐
man as an example.
The switch or the buttons can be used to lock
or unlock the doors and tailgate when the
doors are closed, but they are not theft-pro‐
tected. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Unlocking and opening doors
▷Using the switch or the buttons for the cen‐
tral locking system, unlock all of the doors
at once and then pull the door opener
above the armrest, or▷Pull the door handle on each door twice:
the door is unlocked the first time and
opened the second time.
Locking
▷Press the switch/button or▷Push down the lock button of a door. To
avoid locking yourself out by accident, the
driver's door cannot be locked at the lock
button while the door is open.Automatic locking
In addition, it is possible to set the situations in
which the vehicle locks. The setting is stored for
the remote control in use.1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.2.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 sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
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7.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.8.Press the button to select:▷
The central locking system locks auto‐
matically after some time if no door is
opened.▷
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.▷
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened or after you drive away.▷
The central locking system remains un‐
locked.9.Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.
Tailgate
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
CAUTION
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit
the rear window and heat conductors while
driving. There is risk of property damage. Cover
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the rear window. ◀
Only drive with the tailgate fully closed; other‐
wise, the tail lamps will be hidden from view
and driving safety will be compromised.
In some market-specific versions, the tailgate
can only be unlocked using the remote control
if the vehicle was unlocked first.
Opening from the inside
Press the button on the driver's footwell.
MINI Countryman
Press the top half of the MINI emblem, arrow,
or
Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release. The tailgate is
unlocked.
MINI Paceman
Press the top half of the MINI emblem, arrow,
or
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