2012 MINI Countryman heating

ClimateCONTROLS
89
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Quickly removes ice and condensa-
tion from the windshield and front
side windows.
For this purpose, also switch on the
cooling function.
The windshield heating
is switched on auto-
matically.
Windshield heating
The windshield heating is switched
off automatically after a certain
time.
Cooling function
When the cooling function is on,
the air is cooled, dried, then
reheated according to the
temperature setting. The passen-
ger compartment can only be
cooled while the engine is running.
The cooling function helps prevent condensa-
tion on the windows or removes it quickly.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog over briefly when the engine is started. The
recirculated-air mode may be switched on auto-
matically.
When the AUTO button is pressed, the cooling
function switches on automatically.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The
activated-charcoal filter provides additional pro-
tection by filtering gase ous pollutants from the
outside air. Your MINI dealer replaces this com-
bined filter as a standard part of your scheduled
maintenance.
You can call up further information in the service
requirements display, page 62.
Ventilation
1 Knob for continuous opening and closing
2 Jet for direction of air flow
Opening/closing
Turn the knob.
Direction of air flow
Swivel the entire jet.
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You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces-
sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing
excessive loads on the brake system. Downshift-
ing in manual mode of the automatic trans-
mission, page52.
Never drive with the clutch held down,
with the transmission in neutral or with
the engine switched off; otherwise, engine
braking action will not be present or there will be
no power assistance to the brakes or steering.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other
objects to protrude into the area around the
pedals; otherwise, pedal function could be
impaired. <
Corrosion on brake rotors
When the vehicle is driven only occasionally,
during extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all, and in op erating conditions where
brake applications are less frequent, there is an
increased tendency for corrosion to form on
rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the
brake pads. This occurs because the minimum
pressure which must be exerted by the pads
during brake applications to clean the rotors is
not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating
effect that even extended application will fail to
cure.
When the vehicle is parked
Condensation forms while the automatic climate
control is in operation, and then exits under the
vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are therefore normal.
In the MINI Cooper S, the coolant pump may
continue to run for some time after the engine is
switched off. This will generate noise in the
engine compartment.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over-
load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. The ultimate result can
assume the form of a sudden blowout. <
Avoid fluid spills in the cargo area as they
could damage the vehicle. <
Expanding cargo area
Cargo area cover
Do not place any objects on the cover;
otherwise, they could endanger the car's
occupants, e.g. in the case of braking or sudden
swerving, or they may damage the cover. <
When you open the tailgate, the roll-up cover is
raised.
To load bulky luggage, the cover can be
removed.
1. Unhook the lift straps from the tailgate.
2. Lift the cover slightly, arrow 1, and pull it
rearward out of the bracket, arrow 2.
Rear seat backrest
Before folding down the rear seat back-
rests, ensure that th e range of motion for
the backrests is unobstructed. Particularly with a
folded down middle section, ensure that there is
no one within the range of motion of the back-
rest and that no one re aches into that region.
Otherwise, injury or damage can result. <
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake System70
Accepting a call 163,174
Accessories, see Vehicle equipment 4
Acknowledgment signals for locking/unlocking vehicle 28
Activated-charcoa l filter for
automatic climate control 89
Adaptive Light Control 82
Adding engine oil 207
Additives
– coolant 208
– engine oil 207
Address, entering 122
Address for navigation
– entering 116,122
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Air
conditioner 86
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 87
Adjusting the tone during audio operation, refer to
Tone control 137
Airbags 78
– sitting safely 37
– warning lamp 80
Air conditioner 85
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner 86
– automatic cl imate control87
– ventilation 89
Air distribution
– automatic 88
– individual 87
– manual 87 Air flow rate
86,88
– air conditioning system 86
– automatic climate control 88
– heating, ventilation 86
Airing, refer to Ventilation89
Air outlets, refe r to Air vents85
Air pressure, checking, refer to Tire inflation pressure 196
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 86,88
Air supply
– air conditioner 86
– automatic climate control 87
– ventilation 89
Air vents 85
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 195
Alarm system 31
ALL4 all-w h
ee

l drive system 72
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires 204
All-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 72
AM, waveband 139
Ambient air, refer to Recirculated-air
mode 86,88
Ambient lighting 84
Antenna, care 211
Antifreeze
– coolant 208
– washer fluid 55
Antilock Brake System ABS 70
Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 31
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 234
Approved engine oils 207
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 234
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest 94 Arrival time
– computer
60
– route guidance 125
Ashtray 97
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 70
Audio 136
– controls 136
– switching on/off 136
– tone control 137
– volume 137
Audio device, external 94
Automatic
– air distribution 88
– air flow rate 88
– cruise control 56
– headlamp control 81
Automatic climate control 85
– automatic air distribution 88
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 50
– interlock 51
– overriding selector lever lock 52
– shiftlock 51
– sport program 52
AUTO program for automatic climate control 88
Auxiliary phone 171
AUX-In, refer to External audio device 94
AUX-In connection 149
Average fuel consumption 59
– sett in
g the

units 61
Average speed 60
Avoiding highways for navigation 125
Axle loads, refer to Weights 234
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Engine malfunction
– indicator lamp13
Engine oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils 207
– alternative oil types 207
– approved engine oils 207
– capacity 207
– checking level 206
– dipstick 206
– intervals between changes, refer to Service
requirements 62
– MINI Maintenance System 209
Engine oil level, checking 206
Engine output, refer to Engine data 232
Engine starti ng, refer to
Starting the engine 49
Entering destination 116
Entering intersection 117
Entertainment sound output on/off 136
Entry map for destination 121
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 70
Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 103
Exterior mirrors 42
– adjusting 42
– automatic dimming
feature 43
– automatic heating 43
– folding in and out 42
External audio device 94
External audio device, refer to AUX-In connection 149
External care 211
External devices
– random play sequence 152
– Software update 156
External temperature display
– change units of measure 61
– in the onboard computer 61External temperature
warning 59
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away 227
– for tying down loads 108
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 65
Failure of an electrical consumer 224
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 40
Fastest route for
navigation 125
Fast forward
– CD player 148
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 65
Faulty
– tire 74
Filter
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 89
– microfilter for air
conditioner 87
Fine wood, care 214
First aid pouch 225
Fixture for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 48
Flash when locking/ unlocking 28
Flat load floor 106
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 203
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 75
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 73
– indicating a flat tire 74
– initializing the system 73
– snow chains 73
– system limits 73
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition 202
Floor mats, care 213 Floor plate, refer to Flat load
floor 106
FM, waveband 139
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb 217
Folding rear seat backrest 104
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely 103
Footwell lamps 83
For your own safety 4
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 72
Front airbags 78
Front fog lamps 83
– replacing bulb 217
Front seat adjustment 38
Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting windows 87,89
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 73
Fuel 195
– fuel tank volume 235
– gauge 58
– high-quality brands 195
– quality
195
– specif

ications 195
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 58
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 59
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 58
Fuel filler flap 194
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 194
Fuses 224
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 90
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel consumption 59
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 195
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Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 58
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 51
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 51
– manual transmission 50
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 51
– manual transmission 50
General driving notes 102
Glass roof, electric 34
– convenience operation 28
– opening, closing 35
– remote control 28
– tilting 34
Glove compartment 94
GPS navigation, refer to Navigation system 114
Grills, refer to Air vents 85
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 234
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 216
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 50
Hands-free device Bluetooth 160
Hands-free system 14,166 ,178
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 140
Head airbags 78
Headlamp control,
automatic 81
Headlamp flasher 53
– indicator lamp 11,13,86,89
Headlamp glass lens 216
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 216
Headlamps, care 212Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control 82
Head restraints 39
– sitting safely 37
Heated
– mirrors 43
– rear window 86,88
– seats 40
Heating 85
– mirrors 43
– rear window 86,88
– seats 40
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo 108
Height, refer to Dimensions 233
Height adjustment
– seats 38
– steering wheel 43
High beams 83
– headlamp flasher 83
– indicator lamp 13,86,89
– replacing bulb 216
High water, refer to Driving through water 103
Highway, refer to Route criteria 125
Hill Assist 72
Hills 103
Holders for cups 97
Hom e
pag

e 4
Hood 206
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 103
Hydroplaning 103
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio 140
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 59
Ignition 48
– switched off 49
– switched on 48
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control 26 Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness 48
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 48
Ignition lock 48
Imprint 2
Incoming call 163,174
Indicator and warning lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 76
Indicator lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 83
Individual air distribution 87
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 26
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 75
Information
– on another location 120
– on current position 120
– on destination location 120
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 73
– glass roof, electric 35
– radio, refer to Station, storing 140
Initializing the
– compass, see Calibration 93
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions 129
Instrument lighting 83
Instrument pane l, refer to
Cockpit 10
Instrument pane l, refer to
Displays 12
Integrated key 26
Integrated universal remote
control 90
Interactive map 121
Interesting destination for
navigation 120
Interior lamps 83
– remote control 28
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Menus, refer to Onboard computer 16
Messages 185
Microfilter
– for air conditioner 87
– for automatic climate control 89
– MINI Maintenance System 209
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– MINI Maintenance System 209
Microphone for telephone 14
MINI Connected 190
MINI Internet page 4
MINI joystick, refer to Onboard computer 16
MINI Maintenance System 209
Mirror dimming feature 43
Mirrors 42
– exterior mirrors 42
– heating 43
– interior rearview mirror 43
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 163,174
– connecting, refer to Mobile phone, pairing 160,170
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 94
– pairing 160,170
– What to do if…. 162,173
Mobile phone preparation
Bluetooth 169
Mobility Kit 220
Modifications, te chnical, refer
to For your own safety 4
Monitor, refer to MINI controls with navigation 16
Monitoring system for tire pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 73
Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 11Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher 53
– refer to Wiper system 53
N
Navigation
– storing current position 118
Navigation data 114
Navigation destination
– entering manually 116,122
– home address 119
Navigation instructions, refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off 129
Navigation system 114
– address book 118
– bypassing a route
section 126
– continuing route guidance 125
– destination entry 116
– dynamic route guidance 132
– entering a destination
manually 116,122
– planning a trip 123
– route list 126
– selecting destination via map 121
– selecting route criteria 125
– special destinations 120
– starting route guidance 125
– terminating route guidance 125
– voice instructions 129
– volume adjustment 129
Neck support, refer to Head restraints 39
Nets, refer to Storage compartments 95
New tires 203
North-facing map 127
Notes 187
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data 232 Number of safety belts
37
Nylon rope, refer to Tow rope 228
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
On-Board Diagnosis 210
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel specifications 195
Odometer 59
Office 182
– current office 182
– What to do if…. 188
Oil, refer to Engine oil 206
Oil consumption 206
Oil level 206
Oil types 207
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal 223
Onboard computer 16
– changing language 67
– menu guidance 17
– operating principles 16
– overview 16
– status information 19
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 32
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
– using the door lock 29
– using the remote control 27
Opening and unlocking
– from inside 30
Options, selecting for navigation 125
Orientation menu, refer to Main menu 17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 89
Outlets, refer to Air vents 85
Output, refer to Engine
data 232
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control 88
Overheated engine, refer to Coolant temperature 208
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Roof load capacity234
Roof-mounted luggage rack 109
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away 228
Route 125,126
– bypassing sections 126
– changing 125,126
– changing criteria 125
– displaying arrow view 126
– displaying map view 127
– displaying streets or towns/ cities 126
– selecting 125
Route guidance 125
– bypassing a route
section 126
– changing specified route 125
– distance and arrival 125
– voice instructions 129
– volume of voice instructions 129
Route section, changing 126
Route selection 125
RSC Run-flat System
Component, refer to Run-flat
tires 203
Rubber parts, care 213
Run-flat System Component RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 203
Run-flat tires 203
– flat tire 74
– Flat Tire Monitor 74
– tire inflation pressure 196
– tire replacement 203
– winter tires 204
S
Safety belt
– number37 Safety belts
40
– care 214
– center belt 41
– damage 42
– indicator lamp 42
– reminder 42
– sitting safely 37
Safety systems
– airbags 78
– Antilock Brake System
ABS 70
– driving stability control systems 70
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 70
– safety belts 40
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires 203
Satellite radio 141
– channel, activating or deactivating 142
– channel, selecting 142
– channel, storing 143
– favorites 144
– time shift 143
– Traffic Jump 145
Screen, refer to Onboard computer controls 16
Screw thread for tow fitting 227
SDARS, refer to Satellite radio 141
Seat adjustment
– mechanical 38
– rear 39
Seats 38
– adjusting the seats 38
– heating 40
– sitting safely 37
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Selecting navigation system 114
Selecting new scale for
navigation 128 Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 51
Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with Steptronic, refer to
Shiftlock 51
– overriding manually 52
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 51
Service, refer to Roadside Assistance 225
Service car, refer to Roadside Assistance 225
Service data in the remote
control 209
Servi c
e Interv

al Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS 209
Service requirement display, refer to Condition Based
Service CBS 209
Service requirements 62
Settings
– clock, 12 h/24 h mode 64
– date format 65
– language 67
Settings and information 60
Setting time and date 64
Setting time zone, time, and date 64
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 52
– manual transmission 50
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer to Changing selector lever
positions 51
Shift paddles 52
Short commands for the voice
activation system 236
Short route in navigation, refer to Selecting route 125
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