2011 MINI Countryman automatic transmission

MOBILITYCare
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Care
Car-care products
Regular cleaning and care helps to maintain the
value of your MINI.
The manufacturer of your MINI recommends
using manufacturer-approved products to clean
and care for your vehicle.
Your MINI dealer would be pleased to advise
you on cleaning and care products and services
for your MINI.The ingredients of original MINI Care Prod-
ucts have been tested, and the products
have been tested in the laboratory and in prac-
tice. They offer optimum care and protection for
your vehicle. <
Do not use any cleansers containing alco-
hol or solvents as these may cause dam-
age. <
Cleaning agents may contain hazardous
or health-damaging substances. Follow
the warning and hazard instructions on the
packaging. For interior cleaning, always open
the doors or windows of the vehicle.
Do not use any products that are not intended
for cleaning the vehicle. <
External care
Washing your vehicle
Especially during the winter months the
vehicle should be frequently washed. Dirt
and road salt can damage the vehicle. <
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise,
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and the brake rotors can corrode. <
Car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.
Do not use automatic high-pressure car
washes; otherwise, water may drip into
the vehicle around the windows. <
Before driving in to the car wash, check if the sys-
tem is suitable for your MINI. Observe the fol-
lowing points:
> Vehicle dimensions, page 225
> If necessary: fold in the outside mirrors,
page 41
> Maximum permissible tire width
Avoid car washes with tracks higher than
4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the chassis could
be damaged. <
Preparations for driving into the car wash:
> Unscrew the rod antenna.
> Deactivate the rain sensor
* to prevent unin-
tentional wiping.
> Deactivate rear window wiper and protect it
from damage. Ask the car wash operator
about measures that can be taken to protect
the wipers.
> Remove additional atta chments, e.g. spoil-
ers or telephone antennas, if there is a pos-
sibility that they could be damaged.
> Inserting the remote control into the ignition
lock.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into the car wash, make sure that
the vehicle can roll:
1.Place the remote control, even with Comfort
Access, in the ignition lock.
2. Move the selector le ver to position N.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Switch off the engine.

MOBILITYGiving and receiving assistance
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Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed 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 the tire changing
set
* in the cargo area.
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. Otherwise, the tow
fitting and the vehicle could be damaged. <
Access to screw thread
Press the lower part of the cover. This will push
out the upper edge of the cover, which can then
be removed.
Front
Rear Being towed
Make sure that the igni
tion is switched on,
refer to page 46; otherwise, the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals, and windshield
wipers may be unavailable. Do not tow the vehi-
cle with just the rear axle raised, as this would
allow the steering to turn. <
There is no power assist while the engine is off.
Thus, braking and steering will require increased
effort.
Switch on the hazard wa rning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Tow vehicles with automatic transmission
only with a tow truck or with the front
wheels lifted; otherwise, the transmission can be
damaged. <
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts, otherwise damage may
result. <
With towbar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may
be impossible to maintain control. <
The tow fittings used should be on the same side
on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to
avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle, please
observe the following:
> Clearance and maneuver ing capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
> The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage. <

Giving and receiving assistanceMOBILITY
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With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage. <
With tow truck: vehicles without ALL4
all-wheel drive
Have the MINI Countryman transported by a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
With tow truck: vehicles with ALL4 all-
wheel drive
Do not have your vehicle with ALL4 all-
wheel drive towed with the front or rear
axle raised individually; otherwise, the wheels
may lock and the transfer case may be dam-
aged. <
Only have your MINI Countryman transported
on a flat bed.
Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, page 218.
Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only
be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles
with an automatic transmission cannot be tow-
started at all.
1. Switch on hazard warn ing flashers, comply
with local regulations.
2. Switch on the ignition, page 46.
3. Shift into 3rd gear.
4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and then slowly
release the clutch. Afte r the engine starts,
immediately depress the clutch completely
again.
5. Stop at a suitable lo cation, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6. Have the vehicle checked.

REFERENCETechnical data
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Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
CooperCooper SCooper S ALL4
Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
> Manual transmission lbs./kg 2,9 54/1,340 3,053/1,385 3,208/1,455
> Automatic transmis-
sion lbs./kg3,020/1,370 3,097/1,405 3,252/1,475
Approved gross weight
> Manual transmission lbs./kg 3,8 58/1,750 3,990/1,810 4,101/1,860
> Automatic transmis-
sion lbs./kg
3,924/1,780 4,034/1,830 4,145/1,880
Approved front axle load
> Manual transmission lbs./k g 2,028/920 2,105/955 2,161/980
> Automatic transmis-
sion lbs./kg2,094/950 2,150/975 2,205/1,000
Approved rear axle load lb s./kg 1,918/870 1,918/870 2,017/915
Approved roof load capac-
ity lbs./kg
165/75
165/75 165/75
Cargo area capacity cu ft/
liters 12.4 - 41.3/
350 - 1,170 12.4 - 41.3/
350 - 1,170 12.4 - 41.3/
350 - 1,170
US gal/US quartsLitersNotes
Fuel tank 12.4/– approx. 47 Fuel grade: page 189
Including reserve of 2.1/– approx. 8
Window washer system incl.
headlamp washer system –/4.2 approx. 4 For more details: page 53

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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
INDEX
A
ABS Antilock Brake System67
Accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 4
Acknowledgment signals for
locking/unlocking vehicle 28
Activated-charcoa l filter for
automatic climate control 87
Adaptive Light Control 80
Additives
– coolant 200
– engine oil 200
Address, entering 115
Address for navigation
– entering 109,115
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Air
conditioner 84
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 85
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control 131
Air conditioner 83
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner 84
– automatic cl imate control85
– ventilation 87
Air distribution
– automatic 86
– individual 85
– manual 85
Air flow rate 84,86
– air conditioning system 84
– automatic cl imate control86
– heating, ventilation 84
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 83
Air pressure, checking, refer to Tire inflation pressure 190Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 84,86
Air supply
– air conditioner 84
– automatic climate control 85
– ventilation 87
Air vents 83
Airbags 76
– sitting safely 37
– warning lamp 78
Airing, refer to Ventilation87
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 189
Alarm system 31
ALL4 all-wheel drive system 69
All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 197
All-wheel drive, refer to
ALL4 69
AM, wa

veband 132
Ambient air, refer to Recirculated-air
mode 84,86
Ambient lighting 82
Antenna, care 204
Antifreeze
– coolant 200
– washer fluid 53
Antilock Brake System ABS 67
Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 31
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights 226
Approved engine oils 200
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights 226
Armrest, refer to Center armrest 91
Arrival time
– computer 57
– route guidance 118Ashtray
92
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 67
Audio 130
– controls 130
– switching on/off 130
– tone control 131
– volume 130
Audio device, external 90
AUTO program for automatic climate control 86
Automatic
– air distribution 86
– air flow rate 86
– cruise control 53
– headlamp control 79
Automatic climate control 83
– automatic air distribution 86
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 48
– interlock 48
– overriding selector lever
lock 50
– shiftlock 48
– sport program 49
Auxiliary phone 164
AUX-IN connection 142
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device 90
Average fuel consumption 56
– setting the units 58
Average speed 56
Avoiding highways for navigation 118
Axle loads, refer to Weights 22

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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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Data224
– capacities 226
– dimensions 225
– engine 224
– weights 226
Data memory 203
Date
– setting 62
– setting format 62
Daytime running lights 80
DBC Dynamic Brake Control, refer to Brake Assist 67
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 76
Deadlocking, refer to Locking 28
Defect
– door lock 29
– fuel filler flap 188
Defining a home address 178
Defogging windows 85,87
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows 85,87
Defrosting windows 85,87
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner 85
– automatic climate control 87
Defrosting windshield, refer to Defrosting windows 85,87
Destination address
– entering 109,115
Destination for navigation
– entering 109
– entering via map 114
Differential, breaking in 96
Digital radio, refer to HD Radio 133
Dimensions 225
Dipstick, engine oil 199
Direction announcements, refer to Voice
instructions 122
Direction instructions, refer to Voice instructions 122
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 50 Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book 111
Displacement, re fer to Engine
data 224
Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 81
Display, refer to On-board
computer controls 16
Displaying contact
pictures 17

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Displaying special destinations 114
Displays 12
– instrument cluster 12
– on the Control Display 16
Displays and controls 10
Displays, care 207
Disposal
– of coolant 200
– remote control battery 34
– vehicle battery 216
Distance, refe r to Computer 57
Distance remaining to service, refer to Service
requirements 59
Distance to dest ination, refer
to Computer 57
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 66
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 26
Door lock 29
Door lock, confirmation
signals 28
Doors, manual operation 29
DOT Quality Grades 194
Drinks holders, refer to Cupholders 92
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Assist 69
Driving dynamics control, refer to Sport button 69
Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 79
Driving notes 96
Driving off on inclines, refer to Hill Assist 69 Driving stability control
systems 67
Driving through water 97
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes 96
Dry air, refer to Cooling function 87
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 67
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 68
Dynamic Brake Control DBC, refer to Brake Assist 67
Dynamic route guidance 125
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 67
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 68
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player 130
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 29
– fuel filler flap 188
Electronic brake-force distribution 67
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 67
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation
– door lock 29
– fuel filler flap 188
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission 50
Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 218

Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 55
Fuel filler flap 188
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction 188
Fuses 216
G
Garage door op ener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 88
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel consumption 56
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 55
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel 189
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 48
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 48
– manual transmission 48
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 48
– manual transmission 48
General driving notes 96
Glass roof, electric 34
– convenient operation 28,29
– opening, closing 35
– remote control 28
– tilting 34
Glove compartment 90
GPS navigation, refer to Navigation system 108
Grills, refer to Air vents 83
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 226
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 209
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 47
Hands-free device
Bluetooth 154
Hands-free system 14,160 ,172
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 133
Head airbags 76
Head Light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 80
Head restraints 39
– sitting safely 37
Headlamp control, automatic 79
Headlamp flasher 50
– indicator lamp 11,13
Headlamp glass lens 209
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 209
Headlamps, care 205
Heated
– mirrors 41
– rear window 84,86
– seats 40
Heating 83
– mirrors 41
– rear window 84,86
– seats 40
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 102
Height adjustment
– seats 38
– steering wheel 42
Height, refer to
Dimensions 225
High beams 81
– headlamp flasher 81
– indicator lamp 13
– replacing bulb 209
High water, refer to Driving
through water 97 Highway, refer to Route
criteria 118
Hill Assist 69
Hills 97
Holders for cups 92
Homepage 4
Hood 198
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 96
Hy
droplaning 97
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio 133
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 56
Ignition 46
– switched off 46
– switched on 46
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 46
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on 46
Ignition key, refer to Integrated key/remote
control 26
Ignition lock 46
Imprint 2
Incoming call 157,168
Indicator and warning
lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 73
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 81
Individual air distribution 85
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 26
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 72
Information
– on another location 112
– on current position 112
– on destination location 112

REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
242
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM70
– glass roof, electric 35
– radio, refer to Station,
storing 133
Instructions for navigation system, refer to Voice
instructions 122
Instrument clus ter, refer to
Displays 12
Instrument lighting 81
Instrument panel, refer to Cockpit 10
Instrument panel, refer to Displays 12
Integrated key 26
Integrated universal remote control 88
Interactive map 114
Interesting destination for navigation 112
Interior lamps 82
– remote control 28
Interior rearview mirror 41
– automatic dimming
feature 42
Interlock 48
Intermittent mode of the
wipers 51
Internet page 4
J
Jacking points 215
Jets, refer to Window washer nozzles 52
Joystick, refer to On-board computer 16
Jumpering, refer to
Jump-starting 218
Jump-starting 218
K
Key Memory, refe r to Personal
Profile 26
Key, refer to Keys/remote controls 26
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access 32
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort Access 32
Keypad dialing 159,170
Kickdown 49
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 49
Knock control 189
L
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs 208
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/ Low beams 79
Lashing eyes, refe r to Securing
cargo 102
Last destinations 112
LATCH child restraint fixing system 44
Leather care 206
LEDs light-emitting diodes 208
Length, refer to
Dimensions 225
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement 212
Liftgate 30
– Comfort Access 33
– opening from outside 30
– opening/closing 30
– unlocking with remote control 28
Light
– automatic headlamp control 79
Light alloy wheels, care 206
Light switch 79 Light-emitting diodes
LEDs 208
Lighter 92
– socket 92
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs 208
– of the instruments 81
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps 79
Limit, refer to Speed limit 64
Load 101
Load securing equipment, refer to Secu ring cargo102
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking 30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal 28
– from inside 30
– from outside 28
– without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 32
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 28
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Longlife oils
– approved motor oils 200
Low beams 79
– automatic 79
– replacing bulb 209
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 38
Luggage compartment
– doors, refer to Liftgate 30
Luggage compartment partition net, refer to Cargo
net 100
L

uggage rack, refer to Roof-mounted luggage
rack 103
Lumbar support 38