2014 MINI Clubman sensor

CareVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Car washes Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead
to long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer. ◀
Do not direct steam or high-pressure washers
toward the labels applied by the manufacturer;
otherwise, damage may result.
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-pres‐
sure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the seals of the retractable hardtop and
the exterior sensors and cameras, for Park Dis‐ tance Control, for instance, for extended peri‐ods of time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm. ◀During the winter months
Ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently in winter. Intense soiling and road
salt can damage the vehicle. ◀
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area of the windshield when
the hood is open.
Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Do not use automatic high-pressure washers;
otherwise, water may drip into the interior in
the area of the windows.
Before driving into the car wash, check whether
the system is suitable for your MINI. Note the
following points:▷Vehicle dimensions, refer to page 196.▷If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors, re‐
fer to page 38.▷Maximum permissible tire width.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle chassis
could be damaged. ◀
Preparations before driving into the car wash:
▷Unscrew the road antenna.▷Deactivate the rain sensor to avoid unin‐
tentional wiper activation.▷Deactivate the rear window wiper and pro‐
tect it from damage. Ask the car wash oper‐
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▷Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
there is a risk that these may be damaged.▷Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into the car wash, note the fol‐
lowing to ensure that the vehicle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Move the selector lever to position N.3.Release the handbrake.4.Switch the engine off.5.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
Hand car wash
If washing the vehicle by hand, use copious
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces‐
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or a
washing brush by applying gentle pressure.
Before cleaning the windshield, deactivate the
rain sensor to avoid unintentional wiper activa‐
tion or switch off the ignition.
Adhere to the local regulations regarding
washing cars by hand.
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or caus‐
tic cleansers. Soak areas that have been soiled,
e.g., due to insects, with shampoo and rinse off
with copious quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a window deicer; do not use an
ice scraper.
Windows Clean the outside and inside surfaces of the
windows and the mirror glasses with window
cleaner.
Do not clean mirror glass with cleaners contain‐
ing quartz.
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to
avoid streaking.
Wax and preservative residue and soiling on
the windows cause streaking during window
wiping and lead to premature wear on the
wiper blades and malfunctions of the rain sen‐
sor.
Vehicle care Car care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi‐
cantly to vehicle value retention.
The manufacturer recommends using cleaning
and care products from MINI, since these have
been tested and approved.
Original MINI CareProducts have been tested
on materials, in the laboratory, and in the field,
and offer optimum care and protection for MINI
vehicles.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage. ◀
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
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Chrome surfacesCarefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt. For additional treatment, use a chrome
polish.
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the wheels on the vehicle, only
use a neutral wheel rim cleaner with a pH value
of 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or a steam jet hot‐
ter than 140 ℉/60 ℃; otherwise, damage may
result. Adhere to the manufacturer instructions.
Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaners may de‐
stroy the protective coating of neighboring
components such as the brake disc.
Exterior sensors The sensors on the outside of the vehicle, such
as for Park Distance Control, must be kept clean
and free of ice to ensure that they remain fully
functional.
Decorative trim Clean decorative trims and fine wood compo‐
nents with a moist cloth only. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Safety belts Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
No chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing. ◀
Carpets/floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while drivingDo not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again when they are returned after being re‐
moved, such as for cleaning. ◀
Floor mats can be removed for cleaning.
If they are very dirty, clean with a microfiber
cloth and water or an interior cleaner. To pre‐
vent matting of the carpet, rub back and forth
in the direction of travel only.
Displays
To clean the displays, such as the radio or dis‐
play elements, use an antistatic microfiber
cloth.
Cleaning displays
Do not use chemical or household cleans‐
ers.
Keep all fluids and moisture away from the
unit.
Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐
ces or electrical components.
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do
not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage
can result. ◀
CD/DVD drives No cleaning CD
Do not use cleaning CDs; otherwise, parts
of the drive may become damaged. ◀
Long-term vehicle storage
Your service center can advise you on what to
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 76
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 60
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 86
Adaptive Light Control 64
Additives, engine oil 158
Airbags 67
Airbags, indicator/warning light 69
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 83, 85
Air conditioner 82
Air conditioning 82
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner 82– Automatic climate con‐
trol 84
Air distribution
– Automatic 85– Individual 83– Manual 83, 85
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 86
Air flow rate 82, 85
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 142
Air supply
– Air conditioner 82– Automatic climate con‐
trol 84
Alarm system 30
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 30– Interior motion sensor 30– Tilt alarm sensor 30Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 88
Ambient lighting 66
Antifreeze, washer fluid 50
Antilock Brake System, ABS 76
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 76
Anti-theft protection 21
Approved engine oils 158
Ashtray 91
Assistance, roadside 175
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 78
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 175
Automatic– Air distribution 85– Air flow rate 85
Automatic car wash 179
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribution 85
Automatic, cruise control 79
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 62
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Kickdown 52– Overriding selector lever
lock 53
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 85
AUX-IN port 120
Average fuel consumption 56
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 57
Average speed 56
Average speed, refer to Com‐
puter 55
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 35
Backrests, refer to Seats 34
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 167
Battery– Disposal 30– Remote control 20
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery 172
Battery replacement
– Remote control 30
Belts, refer to Safety belts 36
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 36
Bi-xenon headlamps 165
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 82, 85
Brake assistant 76
Brake discs, breaking in 100
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 59
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 76
Brake pads, breaking in 100
Brakes
– Handbrake 46
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system 160
Brakes, service require‐ ments 59
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 160
Braking, notes 102
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 175
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Date– Display format 57– Setting 58
Daytime running lights 63
Decorative trim, care 182
Defogging windows 83
Defroster
– Rear window 83, 86
Defrosting windows 83
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 83
Digital compass 89
Dip stick, engine oil 157
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 47
Displacement, refer to Engine data 196
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 65
Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 182
Displays, cleaning 182
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal
– Remote control battery 30
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 80
Door
– Rear, refer to Clubdoor 26
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 20
Door lock 24
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 23
Doors, manual operation 25
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 23– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
DOT Quality Grades 147
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 78
Driving notes, breaking
in 100
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 78
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 76
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 100
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 86
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 76
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 77
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 76
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 77
E Electrical malfunction– Door lock 25– Fuel filler flap 138
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 76
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 76
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 53
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 138
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Door lock 25
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 108
Engine, breaking in 100
Engine compartment 155
Engine oil, adding 157
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 158
Engine oil, alternative oil
types 158
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 59
Engine oil, dip stick 157
Engine oil, filling capacity 199
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 160
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 158
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 158
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 55
Engine power, refer to Engine data 196
Engine, RPM 196
Engine start, assistance 175
Engine, starting 45
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 28
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 44
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 44
Engine, switching off 46
Equipment, interior 87
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 76
Exchanging wheels/tires 149
Exterior mirrors 38
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 38
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 38
Exterior sensors, care 182
External temperature dis‐ play 54
External temperature display
– Changing the units 57– On the computer 57
External temperature warn‐
ing 54
Externel temperature dis‐ play 54
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Prescribed engine oils, refer toApproved engine oils 158
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 72
Pressure, tires 142
Pressure warning, tires 69
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 148
Profile, tires 148
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection– Windows 32
R
Radio MINI Boost CD 112
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 20
Radio ready state 44
Radio ready state, switched off 45
Radio ready state, switched
on 44
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 44
Rain sensor 48
Range 56
Rear door, refer to Club‐ door 26
Rear doors, refer to Split door 27
Rear fog lamp 65
Rear fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 167
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 167
Rear swing doors, refer to Split door 27
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 38
Rear window defroster 83, 86
Rear window, washing 50
Rear window wiper 50
Recirculated air mode 83, 85
Recommended tire
brands 150
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 28
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 59
Remaining range, refer to Range 56
Remote control– Battery replacement 30– Comfort Access 28– Malfunctions 24, 29– Split door 24
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock 44
Remote control, service data 160
Remote control, universal 87
Replacement remote con‐ trol 20
Replacing wheels/tires 149
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 55
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 50
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts 36
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 40
Retreaded tires 150
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 51
Roadside Assistance 175
Roadside parking lamp, bulb replacement 166
Roadside parking lamps 63
RON gasoline quality 140
RON, refer to Fuel quality 140
RPM, refer to Engine data 196
Rubber seals, care 181
Run-flat tires 151
Run-flat tires
– Flat tire 70Run-flat tires, tire inflation
pressure 142
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 62
S Safe braking 102
Safety 6
Safety belts 36
Safety belts– Damage 37
Safety belts, care 182
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 37
Safety belts, reminder 37
Safety systems
– Safety belts 36
Safety systems, airbags 67
Saving fuel 108
Seat adjustment
– Manual 34
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 36
Seat heating 36
Seats
– Adjusting 34– Heating 36– Sitting safely 34
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 52
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 53
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever posi‐
tions, Shiftlock 52
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 52
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 160
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 160
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Torque, refer to Enginedata 196
Towing another vehicle 176
Towing, being towed 176
Tow-starting 176
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 72
Traction control 77
Transmission– Overriding selector lever
lock in case of automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 53
Transmission lock
– Refer to Changing selector
lever positions 52
Transmission, manual 51
Transporting children safely 40
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 54
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 47
Trip odometer 54
Trunk doors, refer to Split door 27
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 27
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 27
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 64
Turn signal
– Indicator lamp 14
Turn signal, bulb replace‐
ment 166
Turn signals 47
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 47
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 147
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 30
Units– Average fuel consump‐
tion 57– Temperature 57
Universal remote control 87
Unlocking
– From the inside 25– From the outside 22– Tailgate 29– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 28
Upholstery care 181
Upholstery material care 181
USB audio interface 121
V Vehicle battery 172
Vehicle, breaking in 100
Vehicle care 180
Vehicle care, refer to Care 179
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle paintwork, care 181
Vehicle storage 182
Vehicle, switching off 46
Vehicle wash 179
Ventilation
– Air conditioning 86
W
Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning and indicator lamps, overview 183
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 60
Warning triangle 174
Washer/wiper system 48
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 48
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 50
Washer fluid 50
Washer fluid reservoir 50
Washing, vehicle 179
Welcome lamps 64
Wheel change 170
Wheels and tires 142
Wheels, changing 149
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 69
Windows– Closing 32– Convenient operation 23– Opening 32
Windows, care 180
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging 83
Windows, pinch protection 32
Windshield
– Defrosting and defogging 83
Windshield, defrosting, refer
to Defrosting windows 83
Windshield wash 48
Windshield washer fluid 50
Windshield wash, rear win‐ dow 50
Windshield wash, reservoir for
washer fluid 50
Windshield wash, washer fluid 50
Windshield wiper blades, changing 163
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 48
Winter storage, care 182
Winter tires 150
Winter tires, tread 148
Wiper blades, care 180
Wiper blades, changing 163
Wiper fluid 50
Y
Your individual vehicle
– Settings, refer to Personal
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