jump start MINI Paceman 2016 Owner's Manual

Breakdown assistanceVehicle 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.
Hazard warning flash‐
ers
The button is located on the speedometer.
Warning triangle
Under the loading edge in the cargo area.
To remove, open the two fasteners.
First aid kit Some of the articles contained in the first aid kit
have a limited service life. Therefore, check the
use-by dates of the contents regularly and re‐
place the items before they expire.
The first aid kit is located in the left side trim on
the cargo area floor or under the loading floor.
Roadside Assistance Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around the
clock in many countries. You can obtain assis‐
tance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance A phone number for Roadside Assistance can
be displayed, refer to page 144, via the radio.
Jump-starting InformationIf the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
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two jumper cables. In the same way, you can
help jump-start another vehicle. Only use
jumper cables with fully insulated clamp han‐
dles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Do not touch any components
that are under voltage. ◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi‐
mately the same capacitance in Ah. This in‐
formation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
CAUTION
In the case of body contact between the
two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during
jump-starting. There is risk of property damage.
Make sure that no body contact occurs. ◀
Connecting jumper cables
WARNING
If the jumper cables are connected in the
incorrect order, sparks formation can occur.
There is risk of injuries. Pay attention to the cor‐
rect order during connection. ◀1.Open the battery cover in the engine com‐
partment to access the positive terminal.2.Unlock the tabs of the positive terminal
cover on the left and right, arrows 1, and
raise the cover, arrow 2.3.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or to a starting aid terminal of the
vehicle providing assistance.4.Attach the second clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery of the vehicle to be started.5.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
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or body ground of the vehicle providing as‐
sistance.6.Attach the second clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Body ground:
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at a slightly in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being started
in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged
battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing
Information Warning
There is an increased danger of accidents
when towing vehicles. There is a risk of per‐
sonal injury. Do not transport any passengers
other than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed. ◀
Using a tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the MINI.
The tow fitting is stowed in the following loca‐
tion, depending on the equipment:▷Under the right or left front seat.▷In the pouch of the wheel change set in the
cargo area.
CAUTION
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there can be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is risk of property damage.
Observe the notes on using the tow fitting. ◀
Use of the tow fitting:
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Access to the screw thread
Push out the tow fitting cover at the appropri‐
ate recess in the bumper.
Front
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With a tow truck: vehicles without ALL4all-wheel drive
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means. ◀
MINI Countryman:
MINI Paceman:
Have the vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
With a tow truck: vehicle with ALL4 all-wheel drive
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means. ◀
CAUTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is
risk of property damage. Only transport the ve‐
hicle on a flat-bed. ◀
MINI Countryman:
MINI Paceman:
Only transport the vehicle on a flat-bed.
Tow-starting
If possible, start the engine by jump-starting,
refer to page 184, it rather than tow-starting
the vehicle. Vehicles with a catalytic converter
should only be tow-started when the engine is
cold; vehicles with an automatic transmission
cannot be tow-started.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 84
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 67
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 95
Adaptive Light Control 71
Additives, engine oil 169
Airbags 74
Airbags, indicator/warning light 77
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 92
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, automatic
climate control 94
Air conditioning 91
Air conditioning mode, air conditioner 91
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control 93
Air distribution, air condi‐ tioner, manual 92
Air distribution, automatic 94
Air distribution, automatic cli‐ mate control, manual 94
Air distribution, individual 92
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 95
Air flow rate for air condi‐ tioner 91
Air flow rate with automatic climate control 94
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 154
Air supply, air conditioner 91 Air supply, automatic climate
control 93
Alarm system 30
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms 32
Alarm system, ending an alarm 31
Alarm system, interior motion sensor 32
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor 31
ALL4 all-wheel system 86
All-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 86
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 97
Ambient lighting 73
Antifreeze, washer fluid 56
Antilock Brake System, ABS 84
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 84
Anti-theft protection 21
Approved engine oils 169
Ashtray 100
Assistance, roadside 184
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 86
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 184
Automatic air distribution 94
Automatic air flow 94
Automatic car wash 190
Automatic climate control 93
Automatic climate control, au‐ tomatic air distribution 94
Automatic, cruise control 88 Automatic headlight con‐
trol 69
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 57
AUTO program with auto‐ matic climate control 94
AUX-IN port 132
Average fuel consumption 63
Average fuel consumption, setting the unit 64
Average speed 63
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 62
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 37
Backrests, refer to Seats 36
Backup lights, bulb replace‐ ment 179
Battery disposal 30
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 182
Battery, remote control 20
Battery replacement, remote control 30
Belts, refer to Safety belts 38
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 38
Bi-xenon headlights 175
Brake assistant 84
Brake discs, breaking in 112
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 66
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 84
Brake pads, breaking in 112
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Hazard warning system 15
Head airbags 74
Headlamp control, refer to Parking lamps/low
beams 69
Headlamps, care 191
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 69
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 71
Headlight flasher 53
Headlights 69
Headlights, cleaning, washer fluid 57
Head restraints 41
Head restraints, adjusting the height 41
Head restraints, removing 42
Heatable rear window, air conditioner 92
Heatable windshield 95
Heating, rear window with au‐ tomatic climate control 95
Heating, seats 38
Heating, windshield 95
Height adjustment, seats 36
High-beams 70
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 176
Hill drive-off assistant 86
Hills 114
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 50
Homepage 6
Hood 167
Hood, closing 167
Hood, opening 167
Hood, unlocking 167
Horn 12
Hydraulic brake assistant 84
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 61 Icy roads, refer to External
temperature warning 61
Identification marks, run-flat tires 162
Identification marks, tires 158
Ignition 50
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 50
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 50
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 20
Ignition lock 50
Ignition, switched off 51
Ignition, switched on 50
Indicator and warning lamps, overview 194
Indicator and warning lamps, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 80
Indicator and warning lights 15
Individual air distribution 92
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 77
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 79
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 154
Initializing, compass, refer to Calibrating 99
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 78
Initializing, glass sunroof, electrical 33
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 14
Instrument lighting 72
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 20
Integrated universal remote control 96
Interior equipment 96 Interior lights 72
Interior lights, remote con‐ trol 24
Interior mirror 43
Interior motion sensor 32
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 98
Interior temperature, setting, air conditioner 91
Interior temperature, setting, automatic climate con‐
trol 93
Internet page 6
J Jump-starting 184
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 28
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 28
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 21
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 20
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 58
Knee airbag 74
Knocking control 152
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement 175
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 175
Lamps 69
Lamps, automatic headlight control 69
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 38 Seite 216REFERENCEEverything from A to Z216
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Restraining systems, refer toSafety belts 38
Restraint systems for chil‐ dren 45
Retreaded tires 161
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 57
Roadside Assistance 184
Roadside parking light, bulb replacement 177
Roadside parking lights 70
RON recommended fuel grade 152
RON, refer to Fuel quality 152
Rubber seals, care 192
Run-flat tires 162
Run-flat tires, flat tire 78
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 154
S
Safe braking 113
Safety belts, care 193
Safety belts, damage 41
Safety belts, indicator/warning light 41
Safety belts, rear center safety belt 40
Safety belts, reminder 41
Safety systems, airbags 74
Safety systems, safety belts 38
Saving fuel 120
Seat adjustment 37
Seat adjustment, manual 36
Seat belts 38
Seat heating 38
Seats 36
Seats, adjusting 36
Seats, heating 38
Seats, sitting safely 36
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 59 Selector lever lock, refer to Se‐
lector level positions, chang‐
ing, shiftlock 58
Selector lever positions, Step‐ tronic transmission 58
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 58
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 172
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 172
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 66
Service requirements 66
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service 172
Settings and information 63
Settings, clock 64
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 21
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 57
Shifting, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 58
Shift lever, Steptronic trans‐ mission 58
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 59
Side airbags 74
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 33
Sitting safely 36
Sliding/tilting sunroof, refer to Glass sunroof, electrical 32
Slot for remote control 50
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 145
Snow chains 165
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 173
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 63
Speedometer 14 Speed, with winter tires 161
Sport button 86
Sport program, Steptronic transmission 58
Stability control systems 84
Start/Stop button 50
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 51
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 52
Starting the engine 51
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 184
Steering wheel 44
Steering wheel, adjusting 44
Steering wheel lock 50
Steering wheel, shift pad‐ dles 59
Steptronic transmission 57
Steptronic transmission, kick‐ down 58
Steptronic transmission, over‐ riding the selector lever
lock 59
Stopping, engine 52
Storage, tires 162
Storing the vehicle 193
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 154
Summer tires, tread 159
Sun visor 98
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 52
Switching off, vehicle 52
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 62
Tailgate 27
Tailgate, Comfort Access 29
Tailgate, opening/closing 27
Tailgate, opening from the outside 27
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