2012 MINI Countryman Owner's Manual

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The following information is displayed sequen-
tially:
>Trip odometer
> Time
> External temperature
Trip odometer
To display trip recorder:
Briefly press button 3.
Resetting the trip odometer:
While the trip recorder is displayed and the
ignition is switched on, press button 3.
Time
To set time, see page 62.
External temperature, external
temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to
approx. +37 7/+3 6, a signal sounds and a
warning lamp lights up. There is an increased
risk of black ice.
Even at temperatures above +37 7/+3 6
ice can form. Therefore, drive carefully,
e.g. on bridges and sect ions of road in the
shade; otherwise, there is an increased accident
risk. <
Units of measure
Select the respective units of measure, miles or
km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the
external temperature, page 59.
Computer
Displays in the tachometer
Press the button in the turn signal lever repeat-
edly to call up various items of information.
The following information is displayed sequen-
tially:
> Cruising range
> Average fuel consumption
> Current fuel consumption
> Average speed
To set the corresponding units of measure, refer
to Formats and units of measure on page 59.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated
on the basis of the way the car has been driven
over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of
fuel currently in the tank.
If the range displayed is less than
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-
wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and
damage could occur. <
Average fuel consumption
Calculated for the time the engine has been
running.
To reset average fuel consumption: press the
button in the turn signal lever for approx.
2seconds.
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Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption to allow
you to see whether your current driving style is
conducive to fuel economy with minimum
exhaust emissions.
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine
switched off are not included in the calculations
of average speed.
To reset average speed: press the button in the
turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Display in Radio MINI Boost CD
To call up information
1.Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button.
Fuel consumption
Displayed according to average consumption,
for example, for the entire trip, a portion of the
trip, or after every time that you fill the tank.
Average consumption for the time that the
engine is running.
To start the calculation for fuel consumption:
1. Press the button.
2. Press the button.
The previous display is reset to zero and the
system starts with th e new calculation for
average fuel consumption.
Average speed
The average speed for a trip can be displayed.
Average speed is determined for the time that
the engine is running.
To start the calculation for average speed:
1. Press the button.
2. Press the button.
The previous display is reset to zero and the
system starts with th e new calculation for
average speed.
Cruising range
By using the "RANGE" function, the distance is
displayed that can likely still be driven with the
available amount of fuel given the mode of driv-
ing over the last 18 miles/30 km.
Settings and information
Operating principle
Certain settings and information are only avail-
able when the ignition is switched on, the vehi-
cle is at a standstill and the doors are closed.
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1Button for:
>Selecting display
> Setting values
> Confirming selected display or set values
> Calling up computer information 56
SymbolFunction
Adjusting rain sensor51
Calling up Check
Control 62
Displaying vehicle
check 63
Initializing the Flat Tire
Monitor 68
Resetting the Tire
Pressure Monitor 70
Setting formats and units
of measure, resetting to
factory settings60
Adjusting settings >Confirmation sig-
nals when locking
and unlocking the
vehicle 24
> Response during
unlocking
procedure 23
> Automatic
locking 27
> Pathway
lighting 77
> Daytime running
lights 77
> Triple turn signal
activation 50
Exiting the menu
SymbolFunction
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Exiting displays
1.Press the button in the turn signal lever
repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed.
2. Press the button for a longer period.
Displays are also exited if no entries are made
for approx. 8 seconds.
Next setting or item of information
1. While in a setting or information item, press
the button in the turn signal indicator
repeatedly until "NEXT" is displayed.
2. Press the button for a longer period.
The display changes direct ly to the next setting
or item of information.
Formats and units of
measure
To set the formats and units of measure. The set-
tings are stored for the remote control currently
in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 22.1.
Switch on the ignition, refer to page 45.
2. Press the button in the turn signal indicator
as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is
displayed.
3. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes.
4. Press the button as of ten as necessary until
the symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes.
6. Press the button repeatedly until the display
shows the illustra ted symbol, arrow.
> Fuel consumption: l/100 km, mpg,
km/l
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> Distance covered: miles, km
> Temperature: 7, 6
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Press the button to change the format or the
measurement units.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
The settings are stored.
Resetting to factory settings
The settings for format s and units of measure
can be reset to the factory settings. The settings
are stored for the remote control currently in
use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 22.
1. Press the button in the turn signal indicator
as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is
displayed.
2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
3. Press the button as often as necessary until
the symbol and "SET" are displayed.
4. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. 5.
Press the button as often as necessary until
"RESET" is displayed.
6. Press and hold the button until the display
changes to the first setting.
The settings are reset.
In Radio MINI Boost CD
Settings
You can set the radio individually:
1.Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button.
> "DIST"
Change units of measurement for
distance.
> "LANG"
Select language for display text.
> "CONSMP"
Change units of measurement for aver-
age consumption.
> "TEMP"
Change units of measurement for exter-
nal temperature.
3. Select desired menu item and press button.
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Service requirements
The remaining driving distance and the date of
the next scheduled service are briefly displayed
immediately after you start the engine or switch
on the ignition.
The extent of service work required can be
read out from the remo te control by your
MINI dealer. <
Displaying vehicle check
For certain maintenance operations, you can
view the respective distance remaining or due
date individually in the tachometer.
1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 45.
2. Press the button in the turn signal indicator
as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is
displayed.
3. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes. 4.
Press the button repeatedly until the corre-
sponding symbol and "SERVICE- INFO" are
displayed.
5. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes.
6. Press the button to display the individual
service items, refer to the following informa-
tion.
Possible displays
1 Button for select ing information
SymbolFunction
Engine oil
Front brakes
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More information on the MINI Maintenance
System can be found on page149.
Clock
Setting the time
Radio MINI Boost CD:
1.Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button.
4. Select the desired menu item, "FORMAT",
"HRS" or "MIN", and then press the button.
5. Turn the knob on the right to set values.
6. Press the knob on the right to store values.
7. Press the button to exit setting
values.
Date
Setting date
Radio MINI Boost CD:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button.
4. Select the desired menu item "DD", "MM" or
"YY".
5. Turn the knob on the right to set values.
6. Press the knob on the right to store values.
7. Press the button to exit setting
values.
Check Control
The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys-
Rear brakes
Road worthiness test
Vehicle check
Brake fluid
Exit display
59
Next setting or item of
information 59
SymbolFunction
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tems monitored. Check Control messages
involve indicator or warning lamps in the
displays and, in some circumstances, an acoustic
signal.
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in
various combinations and colors in the indicator
areas 1 and 2.
What to do in case of a malfunction
The meaning of each lamp in the event of a
malfunction and tips on how to respond are
listed starting on page 169.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button in the turn signal lever.
>Some Check Control messages are displayed
until the malfunctions have been rectified.
They cannot be hidden. If several malfunc-
tions occur at the same time, they are dis-
played in succession.
> Other Check Control messages are auto-
matically hidden after approx. 20 seconds,
but remain stored. The symbol indicates that Check Control
messages have been stored. Check Control mes-
sages can be viewed when
ever it is convenient.
Viewing stored Check Control messages
Stored Check Control messages can only be
displayed if the driver's door is closed.
1.Press the button in the turn signal indicator
as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is
displayed.
2. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes.
3. Press the button repeatedly until the corre-
sponding symbol and "CHECK INFO" appear
in the display.
4. Press and hold the button.
If there are no Check Control messages, then
"CHECK OK" is displayed.
If a Check Control messa ge has been stored,
the corresponding message is displayed.
5. Press the button to display any other
messages.
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