tow MINI Paceman 2016 (Mini Connected) Owner's Guide

CareVehicle 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.
Car washes General information
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Information CAUTION
When cleaning with high-pressure wash‐
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high. There
is risk of property damage. Maintain sufficient
distance and do not spray too long continu‐
ously. Follow the operating instructions for the
high-pressure washer. ◀
Do not direct steam or high-pressure washers
toward the labels applied by the manufacturer;
otherwise, damage may result.
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.▷Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals: 12 inches/30 cm.After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area of the windshield when
the hood is open.
Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Do not use automatic high-pressure washers;
otherwise, water may drip into the interior in
the area of the windows.
Before driving into the car wash, check whether
the system is suitable for your MINI. Note the
following points:▷Vehicle dimensions, refer to page 208.▷If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors, re‐
fer to page 42.▷Maximum permissible tire width.
CAUTION
Too high guide rails in car washes can
damage body parts. There is risk of property
damage. Avoid car washes with guide rails
higher than 4 in/10 cm. ◀
Preparations before driving into the car wash:
▷Unscrew the road antenna.▷Deactivate the rain sensor to avoid unin‐
tentional wiper activation.▷Deactivate the rear window wiper and pro‐
tect it from damage. Ask the car wash oper‐
ator about any suitable protective meas‐
ures.▷Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
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Do not use abrasive cleaners or a steam jet hot‐
ter than 140 ℉/60 ℃; otherwise, damage may
result. Adhere to the manufacturer instructions.
Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaners may de‐
stroy the protective coating of neighboring
components such as the brake disc.
Exterior sensors The sensors on the outside of the vehicle, such
as for Park Distance Control, must be kept clean
and free of ice to ensure that they remain fully
functional.
Decorative trim
Clean decorative trims and fine wood compo‐
nents with a moist cloth only. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Safety belts Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety
belt webbing. Missing protective effect of the
safety belts. There is risk of injuries or danger to
life. Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning
the safety belts. ◀
Carpets/floor mats WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is risk of an accident. Stow objects in the
vehicle such that they are secured and cannot
enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor mats
that are suitable for the vehicle and can be
safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose
floor mats and do not layer several floor mats.
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for
the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐
curely fastened again after they were removed,
e.g. for cleaning. ◀
Floor mats can be removed for cleaning.If they are very dirty, clean with a microfiber
cloth and water or an interior cleaner. To pre‐
vent matting of the carpet, rub back and forth
in the direction of travel only.
Displays
To clean the displays, such as the radio or dis‐
play elements, use an antistatic microfiber
cloth.
CAUTION
Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of
any kind can damage the surface of displays
and screens. There is risk of property damage.
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth. ◀
CD/DVD drives CAUTION
The use of cleaning CDs may damage
parts of the drive. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Do not use cleaning CDs. ◀
Long-term vehicle storage
A dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop can advise you on
what to consider when storing the vehicle for
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Tank gauge, refer to Fuelgauge 62
Technical changes, refer to Own Safety 6
Telephone 138
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 92
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 94
Temperature, coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 62
Temperature display, external temperature 61
Temperature display, external temperature warning 61
Temperature display, setting the units 64
Temperature warning 61
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 30
Tilt alarm sensor 31
Time, setting the time 65
Tire age 160
Tire, flat tire 78
Tire identification marks 158
Tire inflation pressure 154
Tire inflation pressure, pres‐ sure loss, FTM 78
Tire pressure loss, RDC 80
Tire, pressure monitoring, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 79
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 77
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 79
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system limits 82
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system reset 80
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, warning lamp 80
Tire Quality Grading 158
Tires, breaking in 112
Tires, changing 160
Tires, condition 159
Tires, damage 160 Tire size 158
Tires, minimum tread 160
Tires, retreaded tires 161
Tires, storage 162
Tire tread 159
Towing another vehicle 186
Towing, being towed 186
Tow-starting 186
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 79
Traction control 85
Transmission lock, refer to Changing the selector lever
positions 58
Transmission, overriding the selector lever lock with Step‐
tronic transmission 59
Transmission, refer to Manual transmission 57
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 57
Transporting children safely 45
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 61
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 53
Trip odometer 61
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 27
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 27
Turning lights, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 71
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 177
Turn signal indicator lamp 14
Turn signals 53
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 53
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 158
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 32 Units, average fuel consump‐
tion 64
Units, temperature 64
Universal remote control 96
Unlocking from the inside 26
Unlocking, from the out‐ side 22
Unlocking, tailgate 29
Unlocking, without remote control, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 28
Upholstery care 192
Upholstery material care 192
USB audio interface 133
V Vanity mirror 98
Vehicle battery 182
Vehicle, breaking in 112
Vehicle care 191
Vehicle care, refer to Care 190
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle paintwork, care 191
Vehicle storage 193
Vehicle, switching off 52
Vehicle wash 190
Ventilation, air condition‐ ing 95
W Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning and indicator lamps, overview 194
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 67
Warning triangle 184
Washer/wiper system 54
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 55
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 56
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