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Giving and receiving assistance
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance is available by phone
24 hours a day in many countries. You can
obtain assistance there in the event of a vehicle
breakdown.
First aid pouch*
Some of the articles co ntained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents regu-
larly and replace any item s in good time, if nec-
essary.
The first aid pouch is located on the rear cargo
well by the left side trim panel or under the pull-
out floor panel.
Warning triangle*
In the cargo area under the loading sill.
To remove, open the two clasps.
Jump-starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your MINI's engine
can be started by connecting two jumper cables
to another vehicle's battery. You can also use
the same method to help start another vehicle.
Only use jumper cables with fully-insulated
clamp handles.
Do not touch any electrically live parts
wh en t he e ngine is run nin g, or a fatal acci-
dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-
ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or
both vehicles, and to guard against possible per-
sonal injuries. <
Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other vehi-
cle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi-
mately the same capa citance in Ah. This
information can be found on the battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the support vehicle.
3. Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles; otherwise,
there is a danger of shorting. <

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Connecting jumper cables
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
o r d e r , s o t h a t n o s parks which could cause
injury occur. <
1. Open the battery cover in the engine com-
partment to access the positive terminal of
your MINI.
2. Release the tabs on the left and right sides of
the positive terminal cover
*, arrows 1, and
lift the cover to open, arrow 2.
3. Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or to a starting-aid terminal of the
vehicle providing assistance.
4. Attach the second terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal
of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of
the vehicle to be started.
5. Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery or to an engine or body ground of
the assisting vehicle. Body ground in MINI:
6.
Attach the second terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
1.Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly
increased idle speed.
2. Start the engine of the other vehicle in the
usual manner.
If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes be fore another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3. Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.
If necessary, have the battery checked and
recharged. Never use spray fluids to start the
engine. <
Tow-starting, towing
away
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing. <
Do not transport an y passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed. <

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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.

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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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Cargo loading101
– securing cargo 102
– stowing cargo 102
– vehicle 98
Cargo net 100
Cargo, securing 102
Carpets, care 206
Catalytic conver ter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 96
CD, audio playback 140
CD player 140
– controls 130
– fast forward/reverse 141
– random order 141
– selecting a track 140
– switching on/off 130
– tone control 131
– volume 130
Center armrest 91
Center brake lamp 212
Center console, refer to Around the center
console 14
Center Rail 91
Center Rail, refer to Storage
compartments 91
Central locking system 27
– Comfort Access 32
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
– setting unlocking behavior 27
Changing bulbs 208
Changing the language on the Control Display 65
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display 58
Changing wheels 214
Chassis number, refer to Engine compartment 199
Check Control 62
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 44
Child restraint systems 43
Child seats 43
Child-safety locks 45Chrome parts, care
206
Chrome parts, refer to Care 204
Cigarette lighter 92
Cleaning headlamps 52
– washer fluid 53
Clock
– 12 h/24 h mode 61
– setting time 61
Closing
– f

rom inside 30
– from outside 27
Clothes hooks 92
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 46
Comfort Access 32
– replacing the battery 34
– what to observe before
entering a car wash 34
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 14
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 46
Computer 56
– displays on Control Display 57
Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 98
Condition Based Service CBS 202
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile 26
Connecting vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting electrical
appliances 92
Consumption, refer to Average fuel consumption 56
Contacts 161,176
– deleting 162,179
– displaying 162
– editing 162
– exporting/importing 179
– new contact 178
Control Display
– adjusting brightness 65Control Display, refer to iDrive
– switching on/off
19
Control Display, refer to On- board computer
– adjusting brightness 65
Control Display, refer to On-board computer 16
Control stick, refer to On-board computer 16
Control unit, refer to On-board
computer 16
Controls and displays 10
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access 32
Convenient operation
– windows 28
Convenient star t, refer to
Starting the engine 46
Coolant 200
– checking level 201
– filling 201
– temperature 201
Coolant temperature 201
Coo

ling fluid, refer to
Coolant 200
Cooling, maximum 86
Copyright 2
Cornering light, refer to
Adaptive Light Control 80
Criteria for route 118
Cruise control
– indicator lamp 13
Cruising range 56
Cupholders 92
Curb weight, refer to Weights 226
Current fuel consumption 56
Current playback
– external devices 145
D
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 81
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10

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Engine
– breaking in96
– data 224
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature 201
– speed 224
– starting 46
– starting, Comfort Access 32
– switching off 47
Engine compartment 199
Engine coolant, refer to Coolant 200
Engine malfunction
– indicator lamp 13
Engine oil
– adding 200
– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 200
– alternative oil types 200
– approved engine oils 200
– capacity 200
– checking level 199
– dipstick 199
– intervals between changes, refer to Service
requirements 59
– MINI Maintenance System 202
Engine oil level, checking 199
Engine output, refer to Engine
data 224
Engine starti ng, refer to
Starting the engine 46
Entering destination 109
Entering intersection 110
Entertainment sound output
on/off 130
Entry map for destination 114
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 67
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system 96 Exterior mirrors
41
– adjusting 41
– automatic dimming feature 42
– automatic heating 41
– folding in and out 41
External audio device 90
External audio de vice, refer to
AUX-IN connection 142
External devices
– random play sequence 145
– software update 149
External temperature display
– change units of measure 58
– in the on-board computer 58
External temperature
warning 56
Eyes
– f

or tow-starting and towing
away 220
– for tying down loads 102
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 62
Failure of an electrical consumer 216
Fast forward
– CD player 141
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 40
Fastest route for
navigation 118
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 62
Faulty
– tire 71
Filter
– microfilter for air conditioner 85
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 87
Fine wood, care 207
First aid pouch 218 Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 46
Flash when locking/ unlocking 28
Flat load floor 100
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 196
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 72
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 69
– indicating a flat tire 71
– initializing the system 70
– snow chains 70
– system limits 70
Flat tires, refer to Tire condition 195
Floor mats, care 206
Floor plate, refer to Flat load floor 100
FM, waveband 132
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb 210
Folding rear seat backrest 98
Footbrake, refer to Braking safely 97
Footwell lamps 82
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 69
Front airbags 76
Front fog lamps 81
– replacing bulb 210
Front seat adjustment 38
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows 85,87
FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 69
Fuel 189
– gauge 55
– high-quality brands 189
–

quality 189
– specifications 189
– tank capacity 226
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 55
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 56

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M
M+S tires, refer to Winter tires 197
Main menu 17
Maintenance, refer to Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Maintenance system 202
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 62
Manual air distribution 85
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 49
Manual operation
– door lock 29
– fuel filler flap 188
– transmission lock, automatic transmission 50
Manual transmission 48
Manual washing 205
Map
– changing scale 121
Map for navigation
– entering destination 114
Master key, refe r to Integrated
key/remote control 26
Maximum cooling 86
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 197
Medical assistance, refer to First aid pouch 218
MENU button 16
Menus, refer to On-board computer 16
Messages 179
Microfilter
– for air conditioner 85
– for automatic climate
control 87
– MINI Maintenance System 202 Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– MINI Maintenance System 202
Microphone for telephone 14
MINI Connected 183
MINI Internet page 4
MINI joystick, refer to On-board computer 16
MINI Maintenance System 202
Mirror dimming feature 42
Mirrors 41
– exterior mirrors 41
– heating 41
– interior rearview mirror 41
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 157,168
– connecting, refer to Mobile phone, pairing 154,163
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 91
– pairing 154,16
3
– What to do if…. 156,167
Mobile phone, installation location, refer to Center
armrest 91
Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth 163
Mobility System 212
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety 5
Monitor, refer to MINI controls with navigation 16
Monitoring system for tire pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 69
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 50
– refer to Wiper system 51
Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 11
N
Navigation
– storing current position 111
Navigation data 108
Navigation destination
– entering manually 109,115
– home address 112
Navigation instructions, refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off 122
Navigation system 108
– address book 111
– bypassing a route section 120
– continuing route
guidance 118
– destination entry 109
– dynamic route guidance 125
– entering a destination manually 109,115
– opening 108
– planning a trip 116
– route list 119
– selecting destination via
map 114
– selecting route criteria 118
– special destinations 112
– starting route guidance 118
– terminating route
guidance 118
– voice instructions 122
– volume adjustment 122
Neck support, re fer to Head
restraints 39
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments 91
New tires 196
North-facing map 120
Notes 181
Number of cylinders, refer to Engine data 224
Number of safety belts 37
Nylon rope, refer to Tow rope 221

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Transmission
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 48
– manual transmission 48
– overriding selector lever lock for automatic transmission
with Steptronic 50
Transport securing devices, refer to Securing cargo 102
Transporting children safely 43
Tread depth, refer to Minimum tire tread 195
Treble, refer to Tone
control 131
Trip computer 57
Trip odometer 55
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 55
Triple turn si gnal activation 50
Turn signal 50
– front, replacing bulb 210
– indicator lamp 12,13
– rear, replacing bulb 211
– side, replacing bulb 211
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 225
Tying down load s, refer to
Cargo loading 102
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR 194
Units
– average fuel consumption 58
– temperature 58
Universal garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal
remote control 88
Universal remote control 88
Unlatching, refer to Unlocking 33 Unlocking
– from inside
30
– from outside 27
– liftgate 33
– setting unlocking behavior 27
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 32
Updating the navigation data 108
Upholstery, care 206
USB audio interface 143
USB interface 90
V
Vehicle
– battery216
– breaking in 96
– cargo loading 98
– dimensions 225
– identification number, refer
to Engine compartment 199
– parking 47
– storage 207
– weight 226
Vehicle jack
– jacking points 215
Ventilation
– air conditioner 87
Ventilation, refer to Climate control 83
Vents, refer to Air vents 83
Vents, refer to Ventilation 87
Voice commands
– overview 21
– short commands 227
– telephone 172
Voice instructions for
navigation system 122
– repeating 122
– switching on/off 122
– volume 122
Voice phone book 173Volume
130
– audio sources 130
– mobile phone 157,168
– voice instructions 122
Volume balance, tone setting 131
Volume of cargo area 226
W
Warning and indicator
lamps 13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control 62
Warning triangle 218
Washer fluid 53
– capacity of reservoir 53
Washer fluid reservoir 53
Washer/wiper system
– washer fluid 53
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray 92
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water 97
Waterfall lighti ng, refer to
Ambient lighting 82
Waveband for radio 132
Wear indicators in tires, refer to Minimum tread depth 195
Weights 226
Welcome lamps 79
Wheelbase, refer to Dimensions 225
Wheels and tires 190
Wheels, new 196
Width, refer to Dimensions 225
Window washer, refer to Washer fluid 53
Window washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to Capacities 226
Window washer system 51
– washer fluid 53
– washer jets 52