2012 MINI Countryman tire pressure

Indicator and warning lampsMOBILITY
177
Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor
Light up in yellow and red:
>Tire damage Carefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page
68.
> Flat Tire Monitor not initialized Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, page
68.
Light up in yellow:
Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated Have the system checked.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
Light up in yellow and red:
There is a flat tire or significant tire
pressure loss, e.g. in the front right
tire Carefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page
70.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
Light up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized Check the inflation pressure and reset
the system, page
71.
The small lamp flashes yellow and
then stays on, the large lamp lights
up in yellow:
> Wheel mounted without TPM
electronics Have the system checked.
> The TPM is temporarily malfunc-
tioning due to other systems or
devices using the same radio fre-
quency.
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MOBILITYIndicator and warning lamps
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Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
The small lamp flashes yellow and
then stays on, the large lamp lights
up in yellow:
>Tire Pressure Monitor failed.
Punctures are not indicated Have the system checked.
> Wheel mounted without TPM
electronics Have the system checked.
Lights up in red:
> Transmission limp-home pro-
gram active with restricted range
of gears, possibly with reduced
acceleration You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked without delay.
> Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brake Always depress the brake to engage a
gear.
> Automatic selector lever locked Manually releasing the selector lever
lock, page49.
Lights up in yellow: Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
> Automatic selector lever locked:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running and brake
depressed or Manually releasing the selector lever
lock, page
49.
> Brake signal malfunctioning: gear
can be engaged without depress-
ing the brake To engage a gear while the vehicle is
at a standstill, always depress the
brake. Before leaving the vehicle,
move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine.
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake System65
Accepting a call 125
Accessories, see Vehicle equipment 4
Acknowledgment signals for locking/unlocking vehicle 24
Activated-charcoa l filter for
automatic climate control 85
Adaptive Light Control 78
Adding engine oil 147
Additives
– coolant 148
– engine oil 147
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Air
conditioner 82
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 83
Airbags 73
– sitting safely 34
– warning lamp 75
Air conditioner 81
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner 82
– automatic cl imate control83
– ventilation 85
Air distribution
– automatic 84
– individual 83
– manual 83
Air flow rate 82,84
– air conditioning system 82
– automatic cl imate control84
– heating, ventilation 82
Airing, refer to Ventilation85
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 81
Air pressure, checking, refer to Tire inflation pressure 136Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 82,84
Air supply
– air conditioner 82
– automatic climate control 83
– ventilation 85
Air vents 81
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 135
Alarm system 28
ALL4 all-wheel drive system 67
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires 144
All-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 67
Ambient air, refer to Recirculated-air
mode 82,
84
Am bient li
ghti

ng80
Antenna, care 151
Antifreeze
– coolant 148
– washer fluid 53
Antilock Brake System ABS 65
Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 28
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 186
Approved engine oils 147
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 186
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest 90
Ashtray 93
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 65
Audio device, external 90Automatic
– air distribution
84
– air flow rate 84
– cruise control 53
– headlamp control 76
Automatic climate control 81
– automatic air distribution 84
Automatic station search 109
Automatic station storage 110
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 47
– interlock 48
– overriding selector lever lock 49
– shiftlock 48
– sport program 49
AUTO program for automatic climate control 84
Auto radio, refer to Radio MINI Boost CD 108
AUX-In, refer to External audio device 90
AUX-In connection 108
Average fuel consumption 56
– setting the units 59
Average speed 57
Axle loads, refer to Weights 186
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting 80
Backrests, refer to Seats 35
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb 158,159
Band-aids, refer to First aid pouch 165
Bar, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 167
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Driving notes96
Driving off on inclines, refer to Hill Assist 67
Driving stability control
systems 65
Driving through water 97
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes 96
Dry air, refer to Cooling function 85
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 65
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 66
Dynamic Brake Control DBC, refer to Brake Assist 65
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 65
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 66
E
Eject button 114
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 26
– fuel filler flap 134
Electronic brake-force
distribution 65
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 65
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock 26
– fuel filler flap 134
– transmission lock, automatic transmission 49
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance 165
Ending a call 126
Engine
– breaking in 96
– data 184
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature 148
– speed 184
– starting, Comfort Access 30Engine compartment
145
Engine coolant, refer to Coolant 148
Engine oil
– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 147
– alternative oil types 147
– approved engine oils 147
– capacity 147
– checking level 146
– dipstick 146
– intervals between changes, refer to Service
requirements 61
– MINI Maintenance System 149
Engine oil level, checking 146
Engine output, refer to Engine data 184
Engine starting, refer to Starting the engine 46
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 65
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system 97
Exterior mirrors 39
– adjusting 39
– automatic dimming feature 40
– automatic heating 40
– folding in and out 39
External audio device 90,108
External care 151
External temperature display
– change units of measure 59
– in the onboard computer 59
External tem peratur
e


warning 56
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing away 167
– for tying down loads 102
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 62
Failure of an electrical consumer 164
Fastening safety be lts, refer to
Safety belts 37
Fast forward
– CD 113
Fault messages, refer to Check
Control 62
Faulty
– tire 69
Filter
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 85
– microfilter for air
conditioner 83
Fine wood, care 154
First aid pouch 165
Fixture for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 45
Flash when locking/
unlocking 24
Flat load floor 100
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 143
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 70
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 68
– indicating a flat tire 69
– initializing the system 68
– snow chains 68
– system limits 68
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition 142
Floor mats, care 153
Floor plate, refe r to Flat load
floor 100
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb 157
Folding rear seat backrest 98
Footbrake, refer to Braking safely 97
Footwell lamps 79
For your own safety 4
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Indicator and warning lamps 13,169
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 71
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 79
Individual air distribution 83
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 22
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 70
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 68
– glass roof, electric 32
Initializing the
– compass, see Calibration 89
Instrument lighting 79
Instrument panel, refer to Cockpit 10
Instrument panel, refer to Displays 12
Integrated key 22
Integrated universal remote control 86
Interior lamps 79
– remote control 25
Interior rearview mirror 40
– automatic dimming
feature 40
Interlock 48
Intermittent mode of the wipers 51
Internal care 153
Internet page 4
J
Jacking points 162
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles 52
Jumpering, refer to Jump- starting 165
Jump-starting 165
K
Key, refer to Keys/remote
controls 22
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort Access 30
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access 30
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 22
Keypad dialing 126
Kickdown 48
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 48
Knock control 135
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams 76
Lamps and bulbs, replacing bulbs 155
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing cargo 102
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 42
Leather care 153
LEDs light-emitting diodes 156
Length, refer to Dimensions 185
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement 159
Light
– automatic headlamp control 76
Light alloy wheels, care 153
Light-emitting diodes LEDs 156
Lighter 93
– socket 93
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs 155
– of the instruments 79
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps 76
Light switch 76
Limit 180 Listening to test, scan
– radio MINI Boost CD
110
Load 101
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo 102
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking 27
Locking
– adjusting confirmation signal 24
– from inside 27
– from outside 24
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 30
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 24
– from inside 26
– from outside 23
Longlife oils
– approved motor oils 147
Low beams 76
– automatic 76
– replacing bulb 156
Lower back suppo rt, refer to
Lumbar support 35
Luggage compartment
– doors, refer to Tailgate 28
Luggage compartment
partition net, refer to Cargo
net 100
Luggage rack, re fer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 103
Lumbar support 35
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 144
Maintenance, refer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Maintenance system 149
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 62
Manual air distribution 83
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Manual mode
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 49
Manual operation
– door lock 26
– fuel filler flap 134
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission 49
Manual station search 109
Manual transmission 47
Manual washing 152
Master key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 22
Maximum cooling 84
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 144
Medical assistance, refer to First aid pouch 165
Microfilter
– for air conditioner 83
– for automatic climate control 85
– MINI Maintenance System 149
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– MINI Maintenance System 149
Microphone for telephone 14
MINI Internet page 4
MINI Maintenance System 149
Mirror dimming feature 40
Mirrors 39
– exterior mirrors 39
– heating 40
– interior rearview mirror 40
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 125
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing 122
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 90
– pairing 122
– What to do if…. 124
Mobility Kit 160
Modifications, technical, refer to For your own safety 4Monitoring syst
em for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 68
MP3 113
Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 50
– refer to Wiper system 51
Music tracks
– playing a track 114
– random order 113
N
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 36
Nets, refer to Storage compartments 91
New tires 143
Number of cylinders, refer to Engine data 184
Number of safety belts 34
Nylon rope, refer to Tow rope 168
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
On-Board Diagnosis 150
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications 135
Odometer 56
Oil, refer to Engine oil 146
Oil consumption 146
Oil level 146
Oil types 147
Old batteries, refer to Disposal 163
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 30
– from inside 26
– from outside 23
– using the door lock 26
– using the remote control 23Opening and unlocking
– from inside
26
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 85
Outlets, refer to Air vents 81
Output, refer to Engine data 184
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control 84
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature 148
P
Paintwork, care152
Park Distance Control PDC 64
Parking
– vehicle 46
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 64
Parking brake 47
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb 157
Parking lamps/low beams 76
Parts and accessories, see
Vehicle equipment 4
Pathway lighting 77
PDC
– volume 108
Personal Profile 22
Phone numbers
– dialing 126
Pinch protection system
– windows 33
Plastic parts, care 154
Playing a track, scan
– CD 114
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 85
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 83
Power failure 164
Power window
– safety switch 33
Power windows 32
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Power windows, refer to Windows 32
Pressure, tires 136
Pressure monitoring, tires 68
– Flat Tire Monitor 68
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 70
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system
– windows 33
PTY 111
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 68
R
Radio
– HD Radio111
Radio key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 22
Radio MINI Boost CD
– playing stations 110
– recalling stations 110
– satellite radio 111
– searching stations 109
– storing stations 110
– switching on/off 108
– tone control 109
– volume 108
Radio position, refer to Radio readiness 45
Radio readiness 45
– switched off 46
– switched on 45
Rain sensor 51
Range, refer to Cruising range 56
RDS 110
Reading lamps 80
Rear fog lamp
– indicator lamp 169
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement 159
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 158 Rear-mounted luggage
rack 103
Rear seat backrest, folding 98
Rear seats
– adjusting 36
– folding down the backrests 98
Rearview mirror
– compass 88
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors 39
Rear window
– windshield wiper 52
Rear window defroster 82,84
Rear window safety switch 33
Reception
– quality 110
– radio station 109
Recirculated-air mode 82,84
Recirculation of air, refer to Recirculated-air
mode 82,84
Reclining seat, refer to Backrest 35
Refueling 134
Rejecting a call 126
Releasing
– hood 146
Remote control 22
– battery renewal 31
– Comfort Access
30
– ga

rage door opener 86
– malfunctions 25,31
– service data 149
– tailgate 25
Replacement remote
control 22
Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 155
Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 143
Reporting safety defects 7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 55
Reservoir for washer
systems 53 Reset, resetting tone
settings 109
Restraint systems
– for children 41
– refer to Safety belts 37
Reverse
– CD 113
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 48
– manual transmission 47
Roadside Assistance 165
Roadside parking lamps 79
– replacing bulb 157
Road worthiness test, refer to
Service requirements 61
Roof load capacity 186
Roof-mounted luggage rack 103
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 168
RSC Run-flat System
Component, refer to Run-flat
tires 143
Rubber parts, care 153
Run-flat System Component RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 143
Run-flat tires 143
– flat tire 69
– Flat Tire Monitor 69
– tire inflation pressure 136
– tire replacement 143
– winter tires 144
S
Safety belt
– number34
Safety Belt Reminder 39
Safety belts 37
– center belt 38
– damage 39
– indicator lamp 39
– reminder 39
– sitting safely 34
Safety belts, care 154
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Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 47
Storage area
– cargo area 98
Storage compartments 91
Storage space
– storage compartments 91
Storing the vehicle 154
Storing tires 144
Stowage, refer to Storage compartments 91
Summer tires, re fer to Wheels
and tires 136
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 46
Switching off the engine 46
– Start/Stop button 45
Switching on
– CD player 108,113
– radio MINI Boost CD 108
Switching the cooling function on and off 85
Symbols 4
T
Tachometer 55
Tailgate 28
– Comfort Access 30
– opening/closing 28
– opening from outside 28
– unlocking with remote control 25
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps 158
– replacing bulb 158
Tail lamps 158
Tank volume, refer to Capacities 187
Technical data 184
Technical modifications 4Telephone
120
– hands-free system 128
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 90
– voice commands 128
Temperature display
– setting the units 59
Temperature of coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 148
Temperature setting
– air conditioner 82
– automatic climate control 84
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control 53
Tensioning straps, refer to Securing cargo 102
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp 159
Three-point safety belt 37
Tightening the lug bolts
– torque 163
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening lug bolts 163
Time
– setting 109
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor 69
– indicator/warning lamp 69
– MINI Mobility Kit 160
– run-flat tires 69
– Tire Pressure Monitor 70
Tire inflation pressure 136
– loss 69
Tire pressure mo nitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor 68
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 70
– limitations of system 70
– resetting system 70
– warning lamp 71
Tire Quality Grading 141Tires
– age
143
– breaking in 96
– changing, refe r to Changing
wheels 162
– co
n

dition 142
– damage 142
– inflation pressure 136
– inflation pressure loss 71
– minimum tread depth 142
– new tires 143
– pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 68
– pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 70
– puncture 69
– size 141
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth 142
– winter tires 144
– with emergency operation
properties 143
Tires with emergency operation properties, refer to
Run-flat tires 143
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-flat tires 143
Tone
– middle setting 109
Torque 184
– lug bolts 163
Tow bar 167
Tow fitting 167
– screw thread 167
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away 167
Towing 166
– car with automatic
transmission 167
– methods 167
Tow rope 168
Tow-starting 166
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