2014 MINI Countryman overheating

To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Radio ready state and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the displays
go out.
The ignition switches off automatically when
the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/
Stop button again switches the ignition back
on.
For example, the ignition is not switched off in
the following situations:▷Depress the clutch or brake pedal.▷The low beams are switched on
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas. ◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
shift to neutral or engage transmission posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake firmly; otherwise,
the vehicle may begin to roll. ◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter. ◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary; start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Do not depress the accelerator when starting
the engine.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 38.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Depress the clutch pedal.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 38.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Move the selector lever to position P or N.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
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LoadingVehicle 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.
General information Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carry‐
ing capacity of the tires, never overload the ve‐
hicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and
increases the rate at which damage develops
inside the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure. ◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐ aged. ◀
Determining the load
limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the ve‐
hicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transfered to your
vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting
a trailer to determine how this may reduce
the available cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity of your vehicle.
Load
4-seater:
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Engine oil, alternative oiltypes 235
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 74
Engine oil, dip stick 234
Engine oil, filling capacity 263
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 237
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 235
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 235
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 69
Engine power, refer to Engine data 260
Engine, RPM 260
Engine start, assistance 248
Engine, starting 59
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 38
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 58
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 58
Engine, switching off 60
Equipment, interior 104
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 93
Exchanging wheels/tires 227
Exterior mirrors 51
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 51
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 51
Exterior sensors, care 257
External devices 169
External temperature dis‐ play 68
External temperature display
– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 72– On computer 72
External temperature warn‐
ing 68
Externel temperature dis‐
play 68
F
Fader 156
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 75
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 41
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 47
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 75
Filling capacities 263
Filter– Refer to Activated-charcoal
filter 101– Refer to Microfilter 101– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 103
First aid kit 248
First aid, refer to First aid kit 248
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 35
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor 86– Indicator/warning lamp 86– Run-flat tire 87– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 87
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 85
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
– Flat tire message 86– Initializing the system 86– Limits of the system 85– Snow chains 85
Flat tire, wheel change 245
Floor mats, care 257
FM/AM station 158
Fog lamps 80
Foot brake 123
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 81
Four-wheel drive, refer to
ALL4 95
Front airbags 82
Front fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Front fog lamps 80
Front lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 83
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 85
Fuel 218
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 70
Fuel, additives 218
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 70
Fuel cap, closing 216
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 70
Fuel filler flap, closing 216
Fuel filler flap, opening 216
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 216
Fuel gauge 69
Fuel, saving 130
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 263
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 263
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 263
Fuse 247
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 104
Gasoline 218
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 69
Gasoline quality 218
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Microfilter– With automatic climate con‐
trol 103
MINI Connected 210
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 237
MINI Mobility System 229
Minimum tread, tires 226
Mirrors 51
Mirrors, folding in and out 51
Mirrors, interior mirror 52
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 123
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 180, 190
Mobility System 229
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 20
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 53
MP3 player 169
N
Navigation 134
Navigation data 134
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 134
Navigation system
– Destination entry by
voice 142
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints 50
New wheels and tires 227
Notes 6, 207
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 103
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 238
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 238
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 218
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 218
Odometer 68
Office 202
Oil additives 235
Oil level 234
Oil types, alternative 235
Oil types, approved 235
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 238
Onboard monitor 20
Opening and closing– Comfort Access 38– From the inside 36– From the outside 34– Using the door lock 35– Via the remote control 34
Opening and unlocking
– From the inside 37
Operating concept of the on‐
board monitor 20
Outside air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 102
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 100, 102
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 69
P Pairing, mobile phone 180, 191
Park Distance Control PDC 97
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 97
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 97
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake 60
Parking lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Parking lamps 78
Parking lamps/low beams 78
PDC Park Distance Control 97
Personal information 202
Personal Profile 32
Pinch protection– Windows 43
Plastic, care 256
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter 101– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter 101– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Poor road operation 125
Position, storing 138
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 137
Power, refer to Engine data 260
Power windows 43
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 235
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 87
Pressure, tires 220
Pressure warning, tires 85
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 226
Profile, tires 225
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Windows 43
R
Radio 158
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 32
Radio ready state 58
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