2012 MINI Countryman warning

Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
191
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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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
192
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 67
Front airbags 73
Front fog lamps 79
– indicator lamp 169
– replacing bulb 157
Front seat adjustment 35
Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting windows 83,85
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 68
Fuel 135
– fuel tank volume 187
– gauge 55
– high-quality brands 135
– quality 135
– specifications 135
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 55
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 56
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 55
Fuel filler flap 134
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction 134
Fuses 164
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 86
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel consumption 56
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 135
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 55
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 48
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 48
– manual transmission 47Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 48
– manual transmission 47
General driving notes 96
Glass roof, electric 31
– convenience operation 24
– opening, closing 32
– remote control 24
– tilting 32
Glove compartment 90
Gong
– volume 108
Grills, refer to Air vents 81
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 186
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 156
Handbrake, refe r to Parking
brake 47
Hands-free system 14,128
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 111
Head airbags 73
Headlamp control,
automatic 76
Headlamp flasher 50
– indicator lamp 11,82 ,85, 169
Headlamp glass lens 156
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 156
Headlamps, care 152
Head Light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 78
Head restraints 36
– sitting safely 34
Heated
– mirrors 40
– rear window 82,84
– seats 37 Heating
81
– mirrors 40
– rear window 82,84
– seats 37
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 102
Height, refer to
Dimensions 185
Height adjustment
– seats 35
– steering wheel 40
High beams 78
– headlamp flasher 78
– indicator lamp 82,85,169
– replacing bulb 156
High water, refer to Driving
through water 97
Hill Assist 67
Hills 97
Holders for cups 93
Homepage 4
Hood 146
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 97
Hyd ro
planing 97
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio 111
Ice warning, refer to External
temperature warning 56
Ignition 45
– switched off 46
– switched on 45
Ignition key, refer to Integrated key/remote
control 22
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 45
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 45
Ignition lock 45
Imprint 2
Incoming call 125
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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
193
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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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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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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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
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TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 70
Track width, refer to Dimension 185
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 65
Transmission
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 47
– manual transmission 47
– overriding selector lever lock for automatic transmission
with Steptronic 49
Transporting children safely 41
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo 102
Tread depth, refer to Minimum tire tread 142
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 56
Triple turn si gnal activation 50
Trip odometer 56
Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 185
Turn signal 50
– front, replacing bulb 157
– indicator lamp 12
– rear, replacing bulb 158
– side, replacing bulb 158
Tying down load s, refer to
Cargo loading 102
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR 141
Units
– average fuel consumption 59
– temperature 59
Universal garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal
remote control 86
Universal remote control 86Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking 30
Unlocking
– from inside 26
– from outside 23
– setting unlocking behavior 23
– tailgate 30
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 30
Upholstery, care 153
USB audio interface 115
V
Vehicle
– battery163
– breaking in 96
– cargo loading 98
– dimensions 185
– identification number, refer to Engine compartment 145
– parking 46
– storage 154
– weight 186
Vehicle jack
– jacking points 162
Ventilation
– air conditioner 85
Ventilation, refer to Climate
control 81
Vents, refer to Air vents 81
Vents, refer to Ventilation 85
Voice commands
– telephone 128
Voice phone book 129
Volume
– gong 108
– mobile phone 125
– PDC 108
– setting speed- dependent 108
Volume of cargo area 186
W
Warning and indicator
lamps 13,169
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 62
Warning triangle 165
Washer/wiper system
– washer fluid 53
Washer fluid 53
– capacity of reservoir 53
Washer fluid reservoir 53
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray 93
Waterfall lighti ng, refer to
Ambient lighting 80
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water 97
Wear indicators in tires, refer to Minimum tread depth 142
Weights 186
Welcome lamps 77
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions 185
Wheels, new 143
Wheels and tires 136
Width, refer to Dimensions 185
Windows 32
– closing 32
– convenience operation 24
– opening 32
– pinch protection system 33
– safety switch 33
Window washer, refer to Washer fluid 53
Window washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to Capacities 187
Window washer system 51
– washer fluid 53
– washer jets 52
Windshield
– cleaning 52
– defrosting and removing
condensation 83,85
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