engine overheat MINI Paceman 2015 Owner's Manual

Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves. ◀
If, after having been opened and closed a num‐
ber of times in close succession, a window can
only be closed, the system is overheated. Let
the system cool down for several minutes with
the ignition switched on or the engine running.
Opening, closing
Front windows
To open:
▷Press the switch to the resistance point. The
window opens while the switch is held.▷Press the switch beyond the resistance
point. The window opens automatically in
the radio ready state and higher.
Press again briefly to stop the opening pro‐
cedure.
To close:
▷Pull the switch to the resistance point. The
window closes while the switch is held.▷Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.
The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
MINI Countryman: rear windows
To open:
▷Press the switch to the resistance point. The
window opens while the switch is held.▷Press the switch beyond the resistance
point. The window opens automatically in
the radio ready state and higher.
To close:
▷Pull the switch to the resistance point. The
window closes while the switch is held.▷Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.
The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
After the ignition is switched off
The windows can be operated for approx. 1 mi‐
nute after the remote control is removed or the
ignition is switched off.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves. ◀
Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
window closes, the closing action is inter‐
rupted.
The window reopens slightly.
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Ignition onAll electrical consumers can operate. Most indi‐
cator and warning lights light up for different
lengths of time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers.
Radio ready state and ignition off All indicator and warning lights in the displays
go out.
The ignition switches off automatically when
the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/
Stop button again switches the ignition back
on.
For example, the ignition is not switched off in
the following situations:▷Depress the clutch or brake pedal.▷The low beams are switched on.
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas. ◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
shift to neutral or engage transmission posi‐
tion P and set the parking brake firmly; other‐ wise, the vehicle may begin to roll. ◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter. ◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary; start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Do not depress the accelerator when starting
the engine.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or with
Comfort Access inside the vehicle, refer to
page 28.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Depress the clutch pedal.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Steptronic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 28.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Move the selector lever to position P or N.Seite 49DrivingCONTROLS49
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Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
Do not let your foot rest on the brake
pedal
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal. Even light but consistent pedal pressure
can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure. ◀
Objects in the area around the pedals No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again when they are returned after being re‐
moved, such as for cleaning. ◀
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal
every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
HillsDrive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required. Oth‐
erwise, the brake system may overheat, result‐
ing in a reduction in the brake system effi‐
ciency.You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
necessary.
Downshifting in manual mode of the Steptronic
transmission, refer to page 56.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure. ◀
Do not drive in neutral
Never drive with the transmission in neu‐
tral, with the engine switched off or with the
clutch depressed; otherwise, you will have nei‐
ther the braking action of the engine or nor its
power assistance when braking or steering. ◀
Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐
tion on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
When the vehicle is parked
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are normal.
After the engine is switched off, the coolant
pump may continue running for some time in
the MINI Cooper S. This causes noises in the en‐
gine compartment.
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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
defective 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
to page 99.7.When the engine is running:
Switch on the compressor and let it run for
approx. 3 to 8 minutes to fill sealant into
the tire and achieve a tire inflation pressure
of approx. 1.8 bar/26 psi.
While sealant is being filled, the inflation
pressure may intermittently rise to approx.
5 bar/73 psi. Do not switch off the com‐
pressor in this phase.8.Switch off the compressor.
Do not allow the compressor to run too
long
Do not allow the compressor to run longer than
10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat
and may be damaged. ◀
If an air pressure of 1.8 bar/26 psi is not
reached:
1.Unscrew the filling hose 2 from the wheel
and drive forward and back approx.
33 ft/10 m to evenly distribute the sealant
in the tire.2.Inflate the tire again using the compressor.If the inflation pressure of 1.8 bar/26 psi is still
not reached, the tire is too heavily damaged.
Contact the nearest service center.
Stowing the Mobility System1.Unscrew the filling hose 2 of the sealant
bottle from the wheel.2.Unscrew the compressor connection hose 6
from the sealant bottle.3.Connect the filling hose 2 of the sealant
bottle with the free connector on the seal‐
ant bottle.
This prevents left-over sealant from escap‐
ing from the bottle.4.Wrap the empty sealant bottle in suitable
material to avoid dirtying the cargo area.5.Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐
cle.
Distributing the sealant
Drive approx. 3.1 miles/5 km to evenly distrib‐
ute the sealant.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. If
possible, do not drop below a speed of
10 mph/20 km/h.
Correcting the tire inflation pressure
1.After driving approx. 3.1 miles/5 km, or
about 10 minutes, stop in a suitable loca‐
tion.2.Screw the connection hose 6 of the com‐
pressor directly onto the tire valve.3.Insert the connector 5 into the power
socket in the passenger compartment.4.Correct the tire inflation pressure to
1.8 bar/26 psi. When the engine is running:▷To increase the inflation pressure:
switch on the compressor. To check the
currently set inflation pressure, switch
off the compressor.▷To reduce the inflation pressure: press
the release button 9.Seite 162MOBILITYWheels and tires162
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12CauseHow to respondIndicator lamp 1 lights up:Engine malfunction with adverse effect on
emissions.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible.Lights up in red:The engine is overheating.Carefully bring the car to a stop,
switch off the engine and allow it to
cool down. Do not open the hood;
otherwise, there would be a risk of
injury due to scalding. Contact your
service center.Lights up in yellow:The engine is too hot.Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked
without delay if the situation reoc‐
curs.Lights up in red:Battery is no longer being charged. Alterna‐
tor malfunction.Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the power supply
system checked without delay.Lights up in yellow:The battery charge level is very low, the bat‐
tery is old or is not securely connected.Charge the battery by taking a long
drive or using an external charger.
If necessary, switch off automatic
power consumers. Have the battery
checked as soon as possible.Indication in US models
The parking brake is set.Indication in Canadian models
The parking brake is set.Seite 194MOBILITYIndicator/warning lamps194
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12CauseHow to respondLights up in red:Transmission limp-home program active
with restricted range of gears, possibly with
reduced acceleration.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked immediately.Gears can be engaged without depressing
the brake.Always depress the brake to en‐
gage a gear.Automatic selector lever locked:Manually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page 57.Lights up in yellow:Have the system checked as soon
as possible.Automatic selector lever locked:
The selector lever is locked in position P
with the engine running or the ignition
switched on and the brake depressed orManually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page 57.The brake signal is malfunctioning: a gear
can be engaged without depressing the
brake.To engage a gear while the vehicle
is at a standstill, always depress the
brake. Before leaving the vehicle,
move the selector lever to position
P and switch off the engine.Lights up in red:The transmission is overheating.Bring the car to a stop and move
the selector lever to position P. Al‐
low the transmission to cool down.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked if the situation reoccurs.Lights up in yellow:The transmission is too hot.Avoid high engine loads. You can
continue your journey, but moder‐
ate your speed and exercise due
caution.Seite 200MOBILITYIndicator/warning lamps200
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Cradle for telephone or mobilephone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 143
Cruise control 85
Cupholders 98
Current fuel consumption 60
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 68
D Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 69
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Date, display format 61
Date, setting 62
Daytime running lights 67
Decorative trim, care 189
Defogging windows 89
Defroster, rear window, auto‐ matic climate control 92
Defroster, rear window, with air conditioner 89
Defrosting windows 89
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 89
Digital compass 96
Dip stick, engine oil 166
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 51
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 69
Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 189
Displays, cleaning 189
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, remote control bat‐ tery 30
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 86 Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 20
Door lock 24
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 23
Doors, manual operation 25
Doors, unlocking and locking, confirmation signals 23
Doors, unlocking and locking from the inside 25
Doors, unlocking and locking, from the outside 22
DOT Quality Grades 156
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 83
Driving notes, breaking in 110
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 83
Driving on poor roads 113
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 81
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 110
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 92
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 81
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 82
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 81
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 82
E
Electrical malfunction, door lock 25
Electrical malfunction, fuel filler flap 148
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 81 Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 81
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 148
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation 25
Emergency operation, Step‐ tronic transmission, refer to
Selector lever lock, overrid‐
ing 57
Energy, saving, refer to Saving fuel 118
Engine, breaking in 110
Engine compartment 164
Engine oil, adding 166
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 167
Engine oil, alternative oil types 167
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 63
Engine oil, dip stick 166
Engine oil, filling capacity 209
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 169
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 167
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 167
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 59
Engine start, assistance 181
Engine, starting 49
Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Engine, starting, Start/Stop button 48
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 48
Engine, switching off 50
Equipment, interior 94 Seite 212REFERENCEEverything from A to Z212
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Opening and closing, from theoutside 22
Opening and closing, using the door lock 24
Opening and closing, via the remote control 22
Opening and unlocking from the inside 25
Outside air mode, automatic climate control 91
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 89
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, automatic
climate control 91
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 59
P Park Distance Control PDC 86
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 86
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 86
Parking brake 50
Parking light, bulb replace‐ ment 174
Parking lights 66
Parking lights/low beams 66
PDC Park Distance Control 86
Personal Profile 20
Pinch protection, windows 33
Pivoting sun visor 96
Plastic, care 188
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 90
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter 90
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 92
Poor road operation 113
Power windows 33 Power windows, refer to Win‐
dows 32
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 167
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 76
Pressure, tires 152
Pressure warning, tires 74
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 158
Profile, tires 157
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows 33
R
Radio MINI Boost CD 122
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 20
Radio ready state 48
Radio ready state, switched off 49
Radio ready state, switched on 48
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 48
Rain sensor 52
Range 60
Rear 36
Rear fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 176
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 176
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Countryman 100
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Paceman 101
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 40
Rear window defroster with air conditioner 89 Rear window defroster with
automatic climate con‐
trol 92
Rear window, washing 54
Rear window wiper 54
Recirculated air mode, air conditioner 89
Recirculated air mode, auto‐ matic climate control 91
Recommended fuel grade 150
Recommended tire brands 159
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 28
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 63
Remaining range, refer to Range 60
Remote control 20
Remote control, battery re‐ placement 30
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess, malfunctions 29
Remote control, garage door opener 94
Remote control, radio interfer‐ ence 24
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 48
Remote control, service data 169
Remote control, universal 94
Replacement remote con‐ trol 20
Replacing wheels/tires 159
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 59
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
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