2014 MINI Clubman tailgate

Closing the tailgate/split doorDrive with the tailgate/split door closed
Only drive with the tailgate/split door
closed; otherwise, passengers and other road
users may be endangered or the vehicle may
be damaged if an accident occurs or during
braking or swerving. In addition, exhaust fumes
may enter the passenger compartment. ◀
If, despite this, the vehicle must be driven with
the tailgate/split door open:▷Drive moderately.▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Switch off recirculated air mode and greatly
increase the blower speed.
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,
grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot
exhaust system during driving, while in idle po‐
sition mode, or when parked. Such contact
could lead to a fire, and with it the risk of seri‐
ous personal injury as well as property damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise,
there is the danger of getting burned. ◀
Mobile communication devices in the
vehicle
Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle
It is not recommended to use mobile phones,
such as mobile phones without a direct con‐
nection to an external aerial in the vehicle's
passenger compartment. Otherwise, the vehi‐
cle electronics and mobile communication de‐
vices can interfere with each other. In addition,
there is no assurance that the radiation gener‐
ated during transmission will be discharged
from the vehicle interior. ◀
Hydroplaning On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle.
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐
duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning. ◀
The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tire
tread depth decreases. Minimum tread depth,
refer to page 148.
Driving through water Drive though calm water only if it is not deeper
than 12 inches/30 cm and at this height, no
faster than walking speed, up to
6 mph/10 km/h.
Adhere to water depth and speed limita‐
tions
Do not exceed this water depth and walking
speed; otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the
electrical systems and the transmission may be
damaged. ◀
Using the handbrake on inclines Using the handbrake
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle sta‐
tionary with a slipping clutch for extended pe‐
riod; use the handbrake instead. Otherwise, the
clutch will be subject to increased wear. ◀
Support from the hill drive-off assistant, refer to
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Adhere to the information included with
the cargo straps.▷Four lashing eyes are available for fastening
the cargo straps. Two of them are located
on the inside wall of the cargo area.
Securing cargo
Stow and secure the cargo as described
above; otherwise it may present a danger to
the occupants, for instance during braking and
avoidance maneuvers.
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects in the
passenger compartment without securing
them; otherwise, they may present a danger to
occupants, for instance during braking and
avoidance maneuvers.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, as
excessive loads can pose a safety hazard, and
may also place you in violation of traffic safety
laws.
Do not secure cargo using the upper LATCH
mounting points, refer to page 42; otherwise,
these may become damaged. ◀
Roof-mounted luggage
rack
NotesA special rack system is available as an optionalaccessory.
Anchorage points
The figure shows an example of the roof of the
MINI.
The anchorage points are located on the roof
railing.
Take out the covers.
Attachment
Follow the installation instructions for the roof- mounted luggage rack.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available for
the movement of the glass sunroof.
Loading
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect
on vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not be too large in
area.▷Always load the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.▷Fasten the roof-mounted luggage securely,
for instance using lashing straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle equipment
This 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.
Hazard warning flash‐
ers
The button is located on the speedometer.
Warning triangle MINI
On the inside of the tailgate.
To remove, press the tab.
MINI Clubman
Under the loading edge in the cargo area.
To remove, open the center fastener.
First aid kit
Some of the articles contained in the first aid kit
have a limited service life. Therefore, check the
use-by dates of the contents regularly and re‐
place the items before they expire.
MINI
The first aid kit is located in the left side trim on
the cargo area floor.
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12CauseHow to respondThe engine refuses to start.Depress the brake or clutch to
start the engine, refer to page 45.The ignition is switched on and driver's door
is open.Switch off the ignition, refer to
page 44, or close the driver's
door.The lights are still switched on.Switch off the lights, refer to
page 62.The roadside parking lamps are still on.Switch off the roadside parking
lamps, refer to page 63.A door is open.The Clubdoor is open.The split door is open.The hood is open.The tailgate is open.The fuel cap is missing or loose.Make sure that the fuel cap is cor‐
rectly positioned and close it until
it clicks audibly. Do not jam the
strap between the fuel cap and
the vehicle.The windshield washer fluid level is too low.Add washer fluid, refer to
page 50, as soon as possible.Lights up in red:Service is due.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements,
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Breaking in 100
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 44
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 172
Car care products 180
Care, displays 182
Care, vehicle 180
Cargo area– Comfort Access 29– Doors, refer to Split door 27– Opening from the out‐
side 27– Tailgate, refer to Split
door 27
Cargo area doors, refer to Split
door 27
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 65
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate 27
Car horn, refer to Horn 12
Carpet, care 182
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 126
Car wash 179
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 76
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 160
CD/DVD drives, care 182
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 15
Central locking
– Comfort Access 28– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Central locking system
– Concept 21– From the outside 21Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 149
Check Control 60
Children, transporting 40
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 41
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 40
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 40
Child seat, mounting 40
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 40
Chrome parts, care 182
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 83, 85
Cleaning, displays 182
Cleaning, refer to Care 179
Climate 82
Climate mode– Ventilation 86
Clock 54
Clock
– 12h/24h format 57
Closing
– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Clubdoor 26
Clutch, breaking in 100
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 45
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 47
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 48
Comfort Access
– In the car wash 29– Replacing the battery 30
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 15
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure 143
Compartment for remote con‐
trol, refer to Ignition lock 44
Compass, digital 89
Computer 55
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 55
Condition Based Service CBS 160
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 23
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 56
Control Display, care 182
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 76
Convenient operation– Windows 23
Coolant temperature 55
Cooling function, switching on and off 86
Cooling, maximum 85
Cornering Brake Control,
CBC 76
Corrosion on brake discs 102
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 133
Cruise control 79
Cupholders 91
Current fuel consumption 56
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 64
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 196
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 65
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Data, technical 196
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Service interval display, referto Service requirements 59
Service requirements 59
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service 160
Settings– Clock, 12h/24h format 57
Settings and information 56
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 20
Shifting
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 52
Shifting, manual transmis‐
sion 51
Shift lever
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 52
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 53
Side airbags 67
Side door, rear, refer to Club‐ door 26
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 31
Sliding/tilting sunroof
– Refer to Glass sunroof, elec‐
trical 31
Slot for remote control 44
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 133
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 161
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 56
Speedometer 14
Speed, with winter tires 150
Split door
– Opening/closing 27– Opening from the out‐
side 27– Unlocking with remote con‐
trol 24
Sport button 78
Sport program, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 52
Stability control systems 76
Start/Stop button 44
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 45
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 46
Starting the engine 45
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 175
Steering wheel 39
Steering wheel– Shift paddles 53
Steering wheel, adjusting 39
Steering wheel lock 44
Stopping, engine 46
Storage, tires 150
Storing the vehicle 182
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 142
Summer tires, tread 148
Swing doors, refer to Split door 27
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 46
Switching off, vehicle 46
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 55
Tailgate 27
Tailgate
– Comfort Access 29
Tailgate, see Split door 24
Tail lamps 167
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 55
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 196
Telephone 126
Temperature– Air conditioner 83– Automatic climate con‐
trol 85
Temperature, coolant, refer to
Coolant temperature 55
Temperature display
– External temperature 54– External temperature warn‐
ing 54– Setting the units 57
Temperature warning 54
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 30
Time
– Setting the time 58
Tire age 149
Tire identification marks 147
Tire inflation pressure 142
Tire inflation pressure
– Pressure loss 70
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 69
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
– System limits 72– System reset 72– Warning lamp 73
Tire Quality Grading 147
Tires
– Flat tire 70– Inflation pressure 142– Inflation pressure loss 73– Pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 72
Tires, breaking in 100
Tires, changing 149
Tires, condition 148
Tires, damage 148
Tire size 147
Tires, minimum tread 148
Tires, retreaded tires 150
Tires, storage 150
Tire tread 148
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 162
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 162
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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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