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OWNER'S MANUAL MINI COUNTRYMAN Contents A - Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 530 - © 03/11 BMW AG.
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Cooper Cooper S Cooper S ALL4 Congratulations on your new MINI This Owner's Manual should be consid ered a perman ent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owne r with important operating, safe ty and mainte- nance information.
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CONTENTS The fastest w ay to find information on a particu- lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 180 . Notes 4 General inform ation 6 Reporting safety defects AT A GLANCE 10 Cockpit .
Notes General information 4 General information Using this Owner's Manual We have tried to make a ll the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual.
General information No tes 5 For your safety Maintenance and repair Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials an d powerful electron- ics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods.
Notes General information 6 Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your MINI is covered by the following warran- ties: > New Vehicle Limited W arranty > Rus.
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AT A GLANCE Cockpit 10 Cockpit Around the steering wheel : Controls and displays 1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them in and out * 36 2 Parking lamps 71 Low beams 71 Automatic headlamp contr.
Cockpit AT A GLANCE 11 6 Ignition lock 41 7 Buttons * on steering wheel 8 Horn: the entire surface 9 Adjusting the steering wheel 37 10 Releasing the hood 138 3 Tachometer 12 Instrument lighting 74 Re.
AT A GLANCE Cockpit 12 Displays 1 Tachometer 51 With indicator and warnin g lamps 13 2 Display for > Current vehicle speed 51 > Indicator and warning lamps 13 3 Resetting the trip odometer 51 4 .
Cockpit AT A GLANCE 13 Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var - ious combinations and co lors in indicato r area 1 or 2 . Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when th e engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
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Cockpit AT A GLANCE 15 1 Microphone for voice activation system * and for telephone in hands-free mode * 2 Indicator/warning lamp * for front passen- ger airbags 69 4 Hazard warning flashers 5 Speedom.
AT A GLANCE Radio MINI Boost CD 16 Radio MINI Boost CD 1 Selecting au dio sources 2 On/off * , loudspeaker controls 3 Accessing settings > Speed-dependent volume > Tone settings 4 Function butto.
Radio MINI Boost CD AT A GLANCE 17 Menu navigation Radio and telephone functions * can be called up by us ing the b uttons on the ra dio an d menus. Calling up the settings menu Press the MENU button .
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Controls Opening and closing 20 Opening and closing Keys/remote controls Buttons for the remote control 1 Opening the liftgate 2 Unlocking 3 Locking General information Each remote control co ntains a rechargeable battery that is recharged when it is in the igni- tion lock while the car is being driven.
Opening and closing Controls 21 > Settings for t he displays in the speedom eter and tachometer: > 12 h/24 h mode of the clock, refer to For- mats and units of measure 54 > Date format, refer.
Controls Opening and closing 22 3. Press and hold the button until the display changes. 4. Press the button as often as necessary until the symbol and "SET" are displayed. 5. Press and hold the button until the display changes. 6. Briefly press the button re peatedly until the display shows the illu strated symbol, arrow.
Opening and closing Controls 23 5. Press and hold the butt on until th e display changes. 6. Press the button to select, arrow: > Confirmation signal during unlo cking > Confirmation signal during locking 7. Press and hold the butt on until th e display changes.
Controls Opening and closing 24 Using the door lo ck You can set which parts of the car are un locked, page 21 . Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the vehicle cannot be unlocked fr om inside without special knowledge.
Opening and closing Controls 25 Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leav e the vehicl e so that the vehicle can be opened from the out - side. < Automatic lo cking* You can also set the situ ations in which the car locks.
Controls Opening and closing 26 wise, the tail lamps will be obscured and driving safety will be compromised. < Press the top side of th e MINI emblem, arrow, or Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second and then release it. The lift- gate is unlock ed.
Opening and closing Controls 27 Display on the revolut ion counter When the sy stem is arme d, all LEDs pulse. After approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes. > LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed. > One LED flashes at short intervals: A door, the hoo d or the liftgate is not prop- erly closed.
Controls Opening and closing 28 Comfort Access support s the following func- tions: > Unlocking/locking the vehicle > Convenient closing > Unlocking the liftgate separately > Starting the .
Opening and closing Controls 29 Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmiss ion The engine can on ly be switched of f when the selector lever is in position P, page 43 . To switch the engine o ff when the selector lever is in position N, the re mote control must be i n the ignition lock.
Controls Opening and closing 30 > With the i gnition switch ed on, press th e switch backward beyo nd the resistance point. Both closed roofs are t ilted fully. Pressing again st ops the movement. Opening, closing With the ignition switch ed on and the glass sun- roof tilted, press the swit ch backward and hold it there.
Opening and closing Controls 31 The window can b e closed in the same way by pressing the switch up. After switching off the ignition When the ignition is sw itched off, the windows can still be op erated for approx. 1 minut e as long as no door is opened.
Controls Adjustments 32 Adjustments Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri- bution to rel axed, fatigu e- free dri ving. In con- junction wi th the safe ty belts, the head rest raints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the even t of an acci- de nt .
Adjustments Controls 33 Seats Note before adjusting Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movem ent, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.
Controls Adjustments 34 Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur- vature. Seat adjustment, rear Do not adju st rear seats whil e the vehicl e is moving; otherwise, passengers cou ld be injured. Make sure that the locking devices of the rear seats engage properly.
Adjustments Controls 35 Front 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Fold the backrest back slightly. 3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint out as far as it will go. 4. Also press button 2 with a suit able tool and completely remove the head restraint.
Controls Adjustments 36 Safety belt reminder Front seats The indicator lamps come on and an acoustic signal sounds.Check whether the safety belt has b een fastened cor- rectly. The 'Fa sten safety bel ts' reminder is issued when the driver's safety belt has not been fastened.
Adjustments Controls 37 Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* It is controlled by two photosensors: > Inside the interior rearview mirror, arrow. > On the back of the mirror. For proper function: > Keep the photo sensors clean.
Controls Transporting children safely 38 Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave childre n unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger themselves and/or other person s by opening the doors, for example.
Transporting children safely Controls 39 To lock the safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the belt. 2. Pull the belt strap all the way out. 3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut against the child res traint system. The safety belt is locked.
Controls Transporting children safely 40 Attaching upper retaining strap to the attachment point 1. Slide the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the tether strap be tween the head restraint holders. 3. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using the hook.
Driving Controls 41 Driving Ignition lock Inserting the key into the ignition lock Insert the key al l the way into th e ignition lock. Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate. Removing the key fro m the ignition l ock Press in the key briefly.
Controls Driving 42 Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the displays go out. The ignition switches off automatically if the driver's door is open ed. Pressing the Start /Stop button again switches the ignition back on.
Driving Controls 43 Automatic tran smission* 1. With the car at a st op, move the sele ctor lever to position P. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. 3. Forcefully apply the parking brake. Before driving into a car wash By following these steps, the vehicle is able to roll: 1.
Controls Driving 44 Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + – Displays in the tachometer P R N D DS M1 t o M6 The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode. Changing selector lever positions > The selector lever can only be moved out of position P when the ig nition is switched on or the engine is running.
Driving Controls 45 Sports programming and manual mode M/S Move the select or lever fr om position D to the left into th e M/S shifting slot: The Sport program is activated and DS is dis- played. This position is recommended for a pe r- formance-oriented driving style.
Controls Driving 46 4. Pull the loop up. 5. Move the selector lever into the desired position by pressing the button o n the front of the selector lever. Before manually unlo cking the selector lever lock, firmly set the parking brake to prevent the vehicl e from rolling aw ay.
Driving Controls 47 8. Press the button to select: > Brief in dication of a turn. > Triple turn signal. 9. Press and hold the butt on until th e display changes.
Controls Driving 48 4. Press the button as often as necessary until the symbol and "SET" are displayed. 5. Press and hold the button until the display changes. 6. Press the button to se lect the desired sensi- tivity. 7. Wait, or press and h old the button u ntil the display changes.
Driving Controls 49 Do not use th e washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empt y; otherwise, you will damage the w asher pump. < Washer fluid Washer fluid is flammable. Keep it away from ignition sources, only stor e it in the closed, original container, and k eep out of reach of children; otherw ise, there is a danger of injury.
Controls Driving 50 pedal is released, the stored speed is ach ieved again and maintained. The stored speed is cleared when th e ignition is switched off. Maintaining current speed Press button 3 . The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed.
Controls overview Controls 51 Controls overview Tachometer Never opera te the engin e with th e needle in the red overspeed zone of the gau ge. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to prote ct the engine.
Controls Controls overview 52 Computer* Displays in the tachometer Press the button in the tu rn signal lever repeat- edly to call up various items of information.
Controls overview Controls 53 1 Button for: > Selecting display > Setting values > Confirming selected display or set values > Calling up computer information 52 Symbol Function Adjustin g.
Controls Controls overview 54 Exiting displays 1. Briefly press the button in the turn si gnal lever repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed. 2. Press the button fo r a longer period. Displays are also exited if no entries are made for approx. 8 seconds.
Controls overview Controls 55 > Fuel consumption: l/100 km , mpg, km/l * > Distance covered: miles, km > Tempe rature: 7 , 6 7. Press and hold the butt on until th e display changes. 8. Press the button briefl y to change th e for- mat or unit of measure.
Controls Controls overview 56 The extent of service w ork required can be read out from the remote control by your MINI dealer. < Displaying vehicle check For certain maintenance operatio ns, you can view the respective dist ance remaining or due date individually in the tachometer.
Controls overview Controls 57 More information on th e MINI Maintenance Sys- tem can be found on page 142 . Clock Setting the time Radio MINI Boost CD: 1. Press the MENU butto n. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. 4. Select the desired menu item "FORMAT", "STD" or "MIN" and press the respective but- ton.
Controls Controls overview 58 What to do in case of a malfunction The meanin g of each lamp in th e event of a mal- function and tips on how to respond are listed starting on page 162 . Hiding Check Control messa ges Press the button in th e turn si gnal lever.
Technology for driving comfort and safety Controls 59 Technology for driving comfort and safety Park Distance Control PDC* The concept PDC assists you with parking in reverse. Acoustic signals warn you of the presence of an object behind the vehicle. The measureme nt is carried out by four ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper.
Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety 60 The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with driving stabilit y control system s. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver.
Technology for driving comfort and safety Controls 61 Dynamic Traction Control DTC* The concept D T C is a t yp e o f D SC t h a t is pr op ul si on op ti m i z e d for special road conditio ns such as uncleared snowy roads. The syst em ensures maximum propulsion though with restricted driving stabil- ity.
Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety 62 Activating DSC Press the button again: the indicat or lamps go out. Hill Assist Hill Assist aids you in co mfortably driving off on inclines. It is not nece ssary to use the p arking brake for this.
Technology for driving comfort and safety Controls 63 System limitations Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences ca nno t be in dicate d in advance. < A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires can- not be detected. Therefore, check the tire infla- tion pressure regularly.
Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety 64 Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires* 1. Identify the damaged tire. To do so, ch eck the infl ation pre ssure in all four tires. The inflation pre ssure display of the Mobility System, page 152 , can be used for this pur- pose.
Technology for driving comfort and safety Controls 65 Reset the system again after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change. System limitations Sudden, serious tire dam age caused by external influences ca nno t be in dicate d in advance.
Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety 66 1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau- tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Technology for driving comfort and safety Controls 67 Malfunction The small warning lamp flashes in yel- low and then lights up continuously ; the larger warning lamp lights up in yellow.
Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety 68 Airbags The following airbags ar e located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Knee airbag 3 Side airbags in backrests 4 Head airbags at the front and rear Protective a ction Observe the instructions on page 32 to ensure the best possible personal protec- tion.
Technology for driving comfort and safety Controls 69 activates or deactivates the front, sid e, and knee airbags for the front passenger. Make sure that th e front passenger's f eet remain in the f ootwell; otherwis e, it is not possible to guarante e the function of th e front passenger airbags.
Controls Technology for driving comfort and safety 70 Operational readiness of airbag system As of radio readiness, page 41 , the warning lamp lights up briefly t o indicate that the e ntire airbag system and the be lt tensioners are oper- ational.
Lamps Controls 71 Lamps Parking lamps/low beams 0 Lamps off and daytime runnin g lights 1 Parking lamps and daytime running lig hts 2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps 3 Automatic headlamp control .
Controls Lamps 72 The setting is stored for the remote contro l in use, refer to Pers onal Profile, page 20 . Setting the dura tion or deacti vating the function 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 41 . 2. Press the button on the turn signal ind icator as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is dis- played.
Lamps Controls 73 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 41 . 2. Press the button on the turn signal in dicator as often as nece ssary until "SET/I NFO" is dis- played. 3. Press and hold the butt on until th e display changes. 4. Press the button as of ten as necessary unt il the symbol and "SET" are disp layed.
Controls Lamps 74 High beams/ roadside parking lamps 1 Turn signals/roadside parking lamps * 2 Switching on high beam s 3 Switching off high beams/headlamp flasher Roadside parking lamps, left or right* The vehicle can be illuminated on one side for parking.
Lamps Controls 75 Reducing brightness Press the button briefly. The brightness decreases every time the button is pressed. Interior lamps The interior lamps, the footwell lamps * , t he entry lamps * , and the cargo area lamp are con- trolled automatically.
Controls Climate 76 Climate Equipment versions Depending on your vehicle' s equipment, your MINI contains an air conditioner or an automatic climate control * .
Climate Controls 77 Air conditioner 1 Air flow rate 2 Cooling function 3 Recirculated-air mode 4 Temperature 5 Rear window defroster 6 Air distribution 7 Windshield heating * Air flo w rate Adjust the air flow r ate. The higher t he rate, the more effective the heating or cooling will be.
Controls Climate 78 Air distribution Direct the flow of air to the windows , to the upper body area or to the footwell . Intermediate settings are possible. Windshield heating* The windshi eld heating is s witched off automatically after a short time.
Climate Controls 79 Air flow rate, ma nual Press the – button to reduce air flow. Press the + button to increase it. You can reactivate the autom atic mode for the air flow rat e with the AUTO butt on. The air flow rate is lowered or switched off entirely to reduce t he drain on the bat tery.
Controls Climate 80 Defrosting windows and removin g condensation Quickly removes ice and condensa- tion from the w indshield and front side windows. For this purpose, also switch on the cooling function. The windshield heating * is switched on auto- matically.
Practical interior accessories Controls 81 Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated un iversal remote control can replace as many as thr ee hand-held transmitters for various remote-contro lled devices, such as garage and gate openers and lighting systems.
Controls Practical interior accessories 82 60 seconds, alter the distance and repeat this step. Canada: if the LED is not flashing rapidly after 60 seconds, chan ge the distance and repeat the step or.
Practical interior accessories Controls 83 original hand-held tr ansmit ter and release both buttons as soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx.
Controls Practical interior accessories 84 Opening Press the button, arrow, and lift the cover. Storage compartments In the vehicle interior Depending on your vehicle' s equipment, you will find storage compartme nts in the front and rear doors and in the center console * .
Practical interior accessories Controls 85 3. First insert the cupholde r into the front mounts 4 and then snap it into the rear mounts 5 . Make sure that the lever 6 is situated opposite the mount 4 . < Clothes hooks There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in the rear passenger compartment .
Controls Practical interior accessories 86 Connecting electrical appliances In your MINI, wh en the engine is ru nning or the ignition is switched on, yo u can use electrical devices such as flashlights, car vacuum cleaners, e t c. , u p t o a p p r o x .
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Driving tips Things to remember when driving 90 Things to remember when driving Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in t ime to adjust to each other. Please follow the instructions below in order to achieve the optimal service life and economy of operatio n for your vehicle.
Things to remember when driving Driving tip s 91 Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge of water can form betw een tires and road sur- face.
Driving tips Things to remember when driving 92 increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors, while contaminan ts accumulate on th e brake pads. This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pad s during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached.
Things to remember when driving Driving tip s 93 1. Hold on to the backrest near the top, f or example on the headre st, and pull on the loop, arrow. 2. Lock backrest in the de sired position or fold down. Folding the backrests back into position When folding th e backrest, ensure that the lock properly en gages.
Driving tips Things to remember when driving 94 3. Remove it from the guide s on the cargo area floor, arrows, and remove the privacy screen. Flat load floor* Do not exceed the maximum load of 150 kg for the load floor; otherwise, dam- age may result.
Things to remember when driving Driving tip s 95 Removing When removing and stowing the cargo net, pro- ceed in the reverse sequen ce. To fold closed, press the release butto n, arrow. Bag holders* Holders on the left and right sid e of the support for the cargo area cover, arrow, e.
Driving tips Things to remember when driving 96 Load The permissible load is the sum of the occu- pants' weights and the we ight of the cargo. The greater the weight of th e occupants, the less cargo/luggage can be transported.
Things to remember when driving Driving tip s 97 Roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is av ailable as an option for your MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to advise you. Comply with the in stallation instruc- tions supplied with the rack system.
Driving tips Things to remember when driving 98 Low inflation pressure increases rolling resis- tance and thus leads to greater fuel consump- tion and tire wear. Drive off immediately D o n o t wa i t f or t he e n g in e t o w a r m u p wh i l e th e vehicle remains stationary.
Things to remember when driving Driving tip s 99 > After driving thro ugh water at low spee d, lightly press the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes and to prevent the braking effect from being reduced by wetness.
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Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD 102 Radio MINI Boost CD switching Radio on/off Press the knob on the left. The radio selects the last set audio source: > Radio > HD Radio * > Satellite radio * > CD > External audio device > USB audio interface*.
Radio MINI Boost CD Entertainment 103 4. Select the desired volume and press the but- ton on the right. Setting tone controls You can select be tween the foll owing settings: > Bass: bass setting. > Treble: tr eble setti ng. > Balance: volume distribution right/left.
Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD 104 If you do not wish to use the Autostore feature, you can sto re six stations of yo ur choice in the FMA or AMA memory levels. < Playing and selecting stations, sca n You can play all the statio ns that can be received for approx.
Radio MINI Boost CD Entertainment 105 HD Radio™ reception* Many radio stations transmit analog and digital signals. If a digital r adio network is availabl e, these stations can be received digitally and thus with improved sound quality. License conditions HD Radio™ techno logy is manufactured under U.
Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD 106 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. 4. Select the desi red category. The channels are displayed. This symbol indicates the current channel. Activating 1. Turn the knob on the ri ght to select a chan- nel that is not yet activated.
Radio MINI Boost CD Entertainment 107 Additional information The name of the channel and additional infor- mation about the curren t track is displayed, e.g., the name of the artist. 1. Selecting a desired channel. 2. Press the button. Changing channels using buttons Press the … button for the co rresponding direction.
Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD 108 Selecting MP3 music tracks The CD player can also play CDs with com- pressed audio data, such as MP3 and WMA. Selecting a track 1. Press the button. 2. Select the desired folder and press the but- ton on the right.
Radio MINI Boost CD Entertainment 109 Damaged CDs Avoid finger prints as well as dust, scratches and moisture . Store CDs in sleeves. Do not expose CDs to a temperat ure greater than 122 7 /50 6 , elevated humidity or direct sunlight. CDs with copy protection CDs are often provided with copy protection from the manu facturer.
Entertainment Radio MINI Boost CD 110 USB device To play audio tracks over the car's speaker sys- tem, connect the USB device to port 2 . After first connecting, the track informat ion is transferred to the vehicle. The time required is dependent on th e USB device and on the num - ber of tracks.
Radio MINI Boost CD Entertainment 111 Notes > The USB audio interface supplies the con- nected audio devices with power, provided that this is supported by the audio device. For this reason, audio devices are not to be connected to a receptac le in the vehicle dur- ing operat ion.
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Communic ations Telephone 114 Telephone Overview The concept Mobile phones or other external device s, e.g. audio players, can be connect ed to the vehicle via Bluetooth. Bluetooth® i s a register ed tradem ark of Blue- tooth® SIG, Inc. Your MINI is equipp ed with a comp lete mobile phone preparation.
Telephone Communications 115 Operating the mobile phone via the radio To open the men u show above, refer to page 120 . 1 Making and receiving phone calls 119 > "#": dial phone number >.
Communic ations Telephone 116 10 Switching displays 120 > "PHONE": telephone > "COMP" : computer > "CONFIG": adj usting 11 Radio on/off, volume > Press: to sw.
Telephone Communications 117 4. Press the button. 5. Press the button. 6. Press the button. Turn the right rota ry knob to display the Blue- tooth name of your vehicle on t he display.
Communic ations Telephone 118 To display the Hot line phone numbe r: Press the button. Turn the right rotary knob to display the Hotline phone number and to d isplay required pairing information on the display.
Telephone Communications 119 > Is the mobile phone in power economy m o d e o r d o e s i t o n l y h a v e a s m a l l a m o u n t o f battery charge remaining? Charge the mobile phone in the snap-in adapter * or via a charging cable. > Depending o n the mobile phon e, it may only be possible to connect one device to the vehicle.
Communic ations Telephone 120 Accepting a call Press the butto n on the radio or on the st eer- ing wheel. Alternative: Press the button. Callrejectin g Press the button. Ending a call Press the butto n on the radio or on the st eer- ing wheel. Alternative: Press the button.
Telephone Communications 121 name and phone number, are sorted alpha- betically. > "TOP8" The Top 8 list autom atically stores the eigh t phone numbers of the pho ne book that are dialed the most f requently. > "LAST8" The last eight phone numbers you have dialed are stor ed automati cally.
Communic ations Telephone 122 3. Press and hold the button to dial th e phone number. Dialing a phone nu mber stored in a list To select an entry and establish a connection: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the desired button to select one of the four lists.
Telephone Communications 123 Finishing voice input Press the button on the steerin g wheel briefly or Possible commands Having possible commands read aloud Press the button on the steerin g wheel. Possible commands are read aloud. Each digit can be spoken individually or com- bined into a sequence t o accelerate the entry process.
Communic ations Telephone 124 Deleting all entries To listen to and select the entries: Selecting an entry Adjusting volume Turn knob during announcement. > The volume rema ins the same, ev en if the volume of other audi o sources is changed. > The volume is store d for the remote control currently in use.
Telephone Communications 125 2. Insert the snap-in adapte r at the front, arrow 1 , and press downward, arrow 2 , until it clicks into place. Inserting mobile phone 1. Depending on the mobile phone, it may be necessary to rem ove the protective cap of the antenna conn ector and from the U SB connection of the mobile phone.
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Mobility Refueling 128 Refueling Switch off the en gine before refueling; otherwise, fuel cannot b e added to the tank and a message will be displayed. < Take all precautionary measures and observe all ap plicable regulations when handling fuel. Do not carry any sp are fuel con- tainers in your vehicle.
Refueling Mobility 129 Fuel specifications Fuels that are labeled at the pump as containing metal may not be used. Do not fill the tank with leaded gasoline o r gasoline that contains metal additives, such as manganese or iron; oth erwise, long term damage to the catalytic converter or other com- ponents may result.
Mobility Wheels and tires 130 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures Information for your safety It is not merely the tire s' service life, but also driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving safety that depend on the conditio n of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pres- sure.
Wheels and tires Mobility 131 Observe all national and local maximum speed limits; otherwise, violations of the law could occur. Online Edition for Part no.
Mobility Wheels and tires 132 Tire inflation pressures MINI Cooper Countryman Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Speeds including thos e exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressu re specif ications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopas- cal with cold tires.
Wheels and tires Mobility 133 Tire inflation pressures MINI Cooper S Cou ntryman / Cooper S ALL4 Country man Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of 100 mph / 160 km/h Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopas- cal with cold tires.
Mobility Wheels and tires 134 Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the t ire makes it easier to identi fy and choose the right tires.
Wheels and tires Mobility 135 failure. Th e grade C correspon ds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safe ty Standard No. 1 09. Grades B and A represen t lev- els of perfo rmance on the labora tory test w heel that exceed the m inimum required by law.
Mobility Wheels and tires 136 Tire age The manufacturing date of tires is contained in the tire coding: DOT ... 0211 means that t he tire was manufac- tured in week 2 of 2011.
Wheels and tires Mobility 137 Recommended tire brands For each tire size, the manufacturer of your MINI recommends certain tire brands. They are marked with a clearly visible MINI designation on the sidewall of the tire. When properly us ed, these tires meet the high- est standards in terms of safety and handling characteristics.
Mobility Under th e hood 138 Under the hood Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on yo ur vehicle without the required professional technical traini ng.
Under the hood Mobility 139 Important parts of the eng ine compartment 1 Vehicle identification number * 2 Battery, under the cover 159 3 Engine oil dipstick 139 4 Engine oil filler neck 140 5 Coolant.
Mobility Under th e hood 140 Do not fill beyo nd the upper mark on the dipstick. Excess oil will damage th e engine. < Adding engine oil Do not add th e maximum qu antity of 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil until the oil level has dropped to just above the lower mark on the dipstick, page 139 .
Under the hood Mobility 141 Coolant temperature If the coolant, and therefore t he engine, should overheat, then a warning li ght wi ll go on, refer to page 165 . Checking coolant level Do not add coolant t o the cooling syst em when the eng ine is hot.
Mobility Maintenance 142 Maintenance MINI Maintenance System The MINI Maintenance System supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your MINI. The objectiv e is to optimize efforts with respect to min imal vehicle maintenance costs.
Maintenance Mobility 143 Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD The primary components that m ake up the emissions can be checked by a device via the OBD socket. Emissions The warning lamps co me on. The vehi cle is producing higher emissions. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution.
Mobility Care 144 Care Car-care products Regular cleaning and care helps to maintain the value of your MIN I. The manufacturer of your MINI reco mmends using manufacturer-approved products to clean and care for your vehicle. Your MINI dealer would be ple ased to advise you on cleaning and care pro ducts and services for your MINI.
Care Mobility 145 5. Insert the remote control in the ignition lock so that the vehicle can roll. Steam jets/high-pressure washers When using steam jets or high-pressure washers, make sure th at you maintain suf- ficient distance from the vehicle and do not exceed a maximum temperature of 140 7/60 6.
Mobility Care 146 Chrome parts* Carefully clean vehicle part s such as the radiator grill and door handles with copious quantities of water and, if necessary, a shampoo additive, especially when contamin ated with road salt. For addition al treatmen t, use chrome polish.
Care Mobility 147 Decorative strips* Only clean decorative st rips with moi st cloths. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Safety belts Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and thus have a negat ive impact on safety. Do not clean che mically, as this m ay destroy the webbing.
Mobility Replacing components 148 Replacing components Wiper blades Changing the front wiper blades 1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it. 2. Press together the l o cking spring, arrows 1 , and fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2 . 3. Pull the wiper blade forward and out of the catch mechanism.
Replacing components Mobility 149 tional laser di odes, and legislation de fines them as Class 1 light-em itting diodes. Do not remove the covers or expo se the eyes direct ly to the unfi ltered li ght source for several hours; otherw ise, this could cause irritation of the retina.
Mobility Replacing components 150 2. Push on the catch, arrow 1 , and disconnect the connector, arrow 2 . 3. To insert the new bulb and replace the cover, proceed in reverse order.
Replacing components Mobility 151 Replacing a fog lamp bulb H8 bulb, 35 watts 1. Turn in the wheel. 2. Remove cover 2 . To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise. 3. Pull the cable connector. 4. Unscrew the lower bulb counterclo ckwise. 5. To insert the new bul b and replace the cover, proceed in reverse order.
Mobility Replacing components 152 3. Disengage the bulb holder by pressing d own on the clamping clip, arrow. 4. Remove bulb holder. 5. Apply gentle pressure to th e bulb while turn- ing it to the left for removal and replace- ment. 6. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly clicks into place.
Replacing components Mobility 153 Sealant and compressor 1 Sealant bottle and adhesi ve label with speed limit 2 Filling hose Note the use- by date on the sealant bot- tle.
Mobility Replacing components 154 approx. 73 psi/500 kPa. Do n ot switch off the compressor during this phase. < Do not run the comp ressor for longer than 10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat and possibly be dam- aged. < 8. Switch off the compressor.
Replacing components Mobility 155 Changing wheels The pouch with the wheel changing kit * is stored under th e flat load floor * . It includes: > Vehicle jack > Reversible ratchet > Wheel stu.
Mobility Replacing components 156 7. Lower the veh icle. 8. Remove the jack. Tightening the lug bo lts Tighten the lu g bolts in a diagonal pattern. Immediately have the wheels checked with a calibrated torque wr ench to ensure that the lug bolts are firmly seated.
Replacing components Mobility 157 In the engine compartment Opening the cover Press the latch. In the vehicle interior On the right side of the footwell. Opening the cover Press out at the recess. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 530 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no.
Mobility Giving and receiving assistance 158 Giving and receiving assistance Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance is available by phone 24 hours a day in many countries. You can obtain assistance the re in the event of a vehicle breakdown. First aid pouch* Some of the articles co ntained in the first ai d pouch have a limited service life.
Giving and receiving assistance Mobility 159 Connecting jumper cables Connect the jumper cables in the correct o r d e r , s o t h a t n o s p arks which could cause injury occur. < 1. Open the battery cover in the engine com- partment to access the positive terminal of your MINI.
Mobility Giving and receiving assistance 160 Using a tow fitting The screw-in to w fitting must alw ays be carried in the car. It can be screwe d in at the front or at the right rear. The tow fitting can be found under the right front seat or in the pocket of t he tire changing set * in the cargo area.
Giving and receiving assistance Mobility 161 With tow rope When starting off in the towing vehicle , make sure that the tow rope is taut. To avoid jerking and the associ ated stresses on vehicle com ponents when towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon strap s.
Mobility Indicator and warning lamps 162 Indicator and warning lamps Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- ious combinations and colors in indic ator area 1 or 2 . Refer to th e table fo r information on causes and how to react. Note whether a lamp lights up alone or in combinatio n with another.
Indicator and warning lamps Mobility 163 Lights up briefly: Approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters of fuel are still in the tank Remains on: The remaining rang e is at most 30 miles/50 km, p age 51 Engine refuses to start Depress th e brake or clutch in order to start the engine, p age 41 .
Mobility Indicator and warning lamps 164 Lights up in red: Service due Arrange a servic e appointment . Check service requirements, page 142 . Lights up in yellow: The engine will start the next time .
Indicator and warning lamps Mobility 165 Indicator lamp 1 flashes: Engine malfunction under hig h load. High engine load will result in dam- age to the catalytic converter You can contin ue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution.
Mobility Indicator and warning lamps 166 Indication in Canadian models Parking brake applied Indication in US models Lights up in red: Brake fluid level too low Braking action is re duced, stop with care. Conta ct the neare st MINI de aler. Lights up in yellow: Hill Assist failed.
Indicator and warning lamps Mobility 167 Indication in US models Vehicle ele ctronics fai led You cannot co ntinue your jo urney. Contact your MIN I dealer. Indication * in Canadian models Vehicle ele ctronics fai led You cannot co ntinue your jo urney.
Mobility Indicator and warning lamps 168 Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti- vated, refer also to page 61 The Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic Traction Control DTC are deactivated, refer also to page 59 Driving stability limited during accel- eration and cornering.
Indicator and warning lamps Mobility 169 Indication * in Canadian models The driving stabili ty control systems, including ABS, ALL4 all-wheel drive, and the Flat Tire Monitor or the Tire Pressure Monitor * , have failed, refer also to page 59 Drive cautiously and think well ahead.
Mobility Indicator and warning lamps 170 Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor * Light up in yel low and red: There is a flat tire or significant tire pressure loss, e.g. in the front rig ht tire Carefully bring the car to a stop. Observe the informatio n starting on page 64 .
Indicator and warning lamps Mobility 171 Lights up in re d: > Transmission limp-home pro- gram active with restricted range of gears, possibly with reduced acceleration You can contin ue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution.
Mobility Indicator and warning lamps 172 Selector lever position P not engaged. Ignition cannot be switched off Engage selector le ver position P when you wish to switch o ff the ignition, page 41 . Cruise control system fail ed Have the sy stem check ed.
Indicator and warning lamps Mobility 173 No service due Set speed limit exceeded Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date, page 57 . 1 2 Cause What to do Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 530 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no.
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Reference Technical data 176 Technical data Engine data Cooper Cooper S Displacement cu in/cm μ 97.5/1,598 97.5/1,598 Number of cylinders 4 4 Maximum power out- put hp 121 181 At engine speed rpm 6,0.
Technical data Reference 177 Dimensions All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning radius dia.: 38.1 ft/11.6 m. Information after th e semicolon: differe nt values for MIN I Cooper S. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 530 - © 03/11 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no.
Reference Technical data 178 Weights Never exceed either th e approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. Cooper Cooper S Cooper S A LL4 Curb weight, ready for travel , with all optional extras > Manu al transmission lbs./kg 2,9 54/1,340 3,053/1,385 3,208/1,455 > Automatic transmis- sion lbs.
Technical data Reference 179 Capacities US gal/US quarts Liters Notes Fuel tank 12.4/– approx. 47 Fuel grade: page 129 Including reserve of 2.1/– approx. 8 Window washer system incl. headlamp washer system –/4.2 approx. 4 For more details: page 49 Online Edition for Part no.
180 Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 60 Accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 4 Acknowledgment signals for locking/unlocking vehicle 22.
Everything from A to Z Reference 181 Battery 156 – charging 156 – disposal 29 , 156 – jump-starting 15 8 – temporary power failure 156 Battery renewal – remote control 29 Being towed 160 Bel.
Reference Everything from A to Z 182 Center Rail, refer to Storage compartments 84 Central locking system 21 – Comfort Access 27 – from inside 24 – from outside 21 – setting unlocki ng behavio.
Everything from A to Z Reference 183 Door key, refer to Integr ated key/remote control 20 Door lock 24 Door lo ck, confi rmation signals 22 Doors, manu al operation 24 DOT Qual ity Grade s 134 Drinks .
Reference Everything from A to Z 184 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 62 – indicating a flat tire 63 – initializing the system 63 – snow chains 63 – system limits 63 Flat tire s, refer to Tire condit ion.
Everything from A to Z Reference 185 Ignition key position 1, ref er to Radio readiness 41 Ignition key position 2, ref er to Ignition on 41 Ignition key, refer to Integrated ke y/remote control 20 Ig.
Reference Everything from A to Z 186 Luggage rack, refer to Roof-mounte d luggage rack 97 Lumbar support 33 M M+S tires, refer to Winter tires 137 Maintenance, refer to Service and Warranty Informatio.
Everything from A to Z Reference 187 P Paintwork, care 145 Park Distance Control PDC 59 Parking – vehicle 42 Parking aid, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 59 Parking brake 43 Parking lamps, replac.
Reference Everything from A to Z 188 Roadside Assistance 158 Roadside parking lamps 74 – replacing bulb 150 Roadworthiness test, refer to Service requirements 55 Roof load capacity 178 Roof-mounted .
Everything from A to Z Reference 189 Speedo, refer to Speedometer 12 Speedometer 12 Split rear seat backrest, refer to Expanding the cargo area 92 Sport button 62 Stability control, refer to Driving s.
Reference Everything from A to Z 190 Torque 176 – lug bolts 156 Tow bar 160 Tow fitting 160 – screw thread 160 Tow fittings for tow-starting and towing away 160 Tow rope 161 Towing 159 – car wit.
Everything from A to Z Reference 191 Windows 30 – closing 30 – convenient operation 22 – opening 30 – pinch protection system 31 – safety switch 31 Windshield – cleaning 48 – defrosting .
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