2012 MINI Countryman height

CONTROLSAdjustments
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clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-
body area taut; otherwise, its restraining effect
could be impaired.<
Safety belts, refer to page40.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the
ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
accident.
On the front passenger seat as well, do not
incline the backrest too far to the rear while the
vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a dan-
ger in the event of an accident of sliding under
the safety belt, eliminat ing the protection nor-
mally provided by the belt. <
Comply with the instruct ions on head restraint
height on page 39 and on damaged safety belts
on page 42.
Seat adjustment, front
Observe the instructions on page 38 to
ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion. <
Longitudinal direction
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat into the
desired position, arrows 2.
After releasing the lever, move the seat slightly
forward or back so that it engages properly.
Height
Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly,
arrows 1, until the desired height is reached.
Backrest
Pull lever, arrow1, and apply weight to or
remove weight from the backrest as needed.
Lumbar support
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest
to obtain additional support in the lumbar
region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-
plementary support to help you maintain a
relaxed, upright sitting position.
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AdjustmentsCONTROLS
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Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur-
vature.
Seat adjustment, rear
Do not adjust rear seats while the vehicle
is moving; otherwise, passengers could be
injured.
Make sure that the locking devices of the rear
seats engage properly. Otherwise the restrain-
ing effect of the safety be lts during an accident
could be reduced. <
Longitudinal adjustment
1.Pull the lever and slide the seat into the
desired position.
2. Release the lever and mo ve the seat slightly
forward or back so that it engages properly.
Backrest
Adjusting backrest angle, refer to page 104.
Head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an
increased risk of injury in an accident. <
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
Height adjustment
To raise: pull up.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide
the head restraint down.
Removing
Only remove a head restraint if no one will be
sitting on the seat in question.
Reinstall the head restraint before trans-
porting passengers, as otherwise the head
restraint cannot provide its protective func-
tion. <
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CONTROLSAdjustments
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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 suitable tool and
completely remove the head restraint.
5. Fold back the backrest.
Rear
1.Pull up as far as it will go.
2. Fold the backrest forward slightly.
3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out completely.
4. Also press button 2 with a suitable tool and
completely remove the head restraint.
5. Fold rear seat backrest back into position.
Seat heating
Switching on
Press once for each temperature level.
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
If you continue driving within the next
15 minutes, the seat heat ing is automatically
activated at the previously set temperature.
The temperature is lowe red or the heating is
switched off entirely to reduce the drain on the
battery.
The LEDs stay lit.
Switching off
Press button longer.
Safety belts
Observe the instructions on page 38 to
ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion. <
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additional safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.
Front and rear seats
Closing
Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt
buckle.
The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of
any stature as long as th e seat is adjusted prop-
erly, page 38.
Opening
1.Grasp the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the buckle.
3. Guide the belt into its reel.
Height adjustment for rear safety belt
tongues
When the outer rear seats are unoccupied, the
safety belt tongues can be slid back to the cargo
area trim panel with a clasp to prevent noise.
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MOBILITYEngine compartment
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Hood
Releasing
Pull the lever.Do not clean the windshield and head-
lamps if the hood is unlocked as this may
damage the headlamp washer system. <
Opening
To avoid damage, make sure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the hood. <
Press the release handle and open the hood.
Closing
Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/
40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard
to engage.
If you notice any signs while driving your
vehicle that the hood is not completely
closed, stop at once and close it securely.
Make sure that the closing path of the hood is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result. <
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption depends on driving style
and operating conditions, e.g., with a very
sporty driving style, the engine oil consumption
is significantly increased.
Therefore, check the engine oil level regularly
after each refueling.
Checking engine oil level
1. With the vehicle's engine at normal operat-
ing temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted
driving for at least 6 miles/10 km, park the
vehicle on a level surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Pull the dipstick out after approx. 5 minutes
and wipe it off with a lint-free cloth, paper
towel or similar material.
4. Carefully push the dipstick all the way into
the guide tube and pull it out again.
The oil level should be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
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MOBILITYReplacing components
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If the tire cannot maintain the inflation
pressure, drive the vehicle again, refer to
Distributing the sealan t. Then repeat steps
1to4.
If an inflation pressure of 1.8 bar/26 psi still
cannot be reached, then the tire is too heavily
damaged. Contact your nearest MINI dealer. <
Driving on
Do not exceed the permitted maximum
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h; doing so may
result in an accident. <
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel/tire assembly
balanced.
Have the Mobility Kit refilled.
Changing wheels
The pouch with the wheel changing kit is stored
under the flat load floor.
It includes:
> Vehicle jack
> Reversible ratchet
> Wheel stud wrench
> Extractor hook for wheel center cover
> Chock
Preparing for a wheel change
Observe the safety precautions regarding
flat tires on page 219.<
Additional safety measures when
changing tires:
Only change the tire wh en parked on a surface
that is level, firm and not slippery.
The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways on
soft or slippery support surfaces, such as snow,
ice, flagstones, etc.
Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a
support base for the jack, as this would prevent
it from extending to its full support height and
reduce its load-carrying capacity.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the engine when the vehicle is supported by the jack; other-
wise, there is a risk of fatal injury.
<
1. Place the foldable chock
behind the front
wheel on the other side of the vehicle or in
front of the wheel if the vehicle is on an
incline. If the wheel is changed on a surface
with a more severe sl ope, take additional
precautions to secure the vehicle from
rolling.
2. Uncover the lug bolts if necessary.
3. Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.
Jacking up the vehicle
The vehicle jack is designed for changing
wheels only. Do not attempt to raise
another vehicle model with it or to raise any load
of any kind. To do so could cause accidents and
personal injury. <
1. Place the jack at the jacking point closest to
the wheel.
The jack base must be perpendicular to the
surface beneath the jacking point.
2. Slide reversible ratche t onto the fixture on
the jack, arrow 1.
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Technical dataREFERENCE
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Dimensions
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
1Vehicle height without roof
antenna 61.5/1,561 61.5/1,561 61.5/1,561
2 Track, front
60/1,525 60/1,525 60.1/1,527
3 Vehicle width, with outside
mirror 78.5/1,995 78.5/1,995 78.6/1,996
4 Track, rear
61.1/1,551 61.1/1,551 61.2/1,554
5 Vehicle width, without outside
mirror 70.4/1,789 70.4/1,789 70.4/1,789
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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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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
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Hood 206
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 103
Hydroplaning 103
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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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