2014 MINI Countryman maintenance

Wheels and tiresVehicle 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.
Tire inflation pressure Safety information
It is not merely the tires' service life, but also
driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving
safety that depend on the condition of the tires
and the maintenance of the specified tire pres‐
sure.
Checking the pressure Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure
and correct it as needed: at least twice a month
and before a long trip. If you fail to observe this
precaution, you may be driving on tires with in‐
correct tire pressures, a condition that may not
only compromise your vehicle's driving stabil‐
ity, but also lead to tire damage and the risk of
an accident.
Do not drive with depressurized or flat tires, ex‐
cept for run-flat tires. A flat tire will seriously
impair your vehicle's handling and braking re‐
sponse. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead
to a loss of control over the vehicle. ◀
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after a maximum of
1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle
has been parked for at least 2 hours. When thetires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is
higher.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure, reset
the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 78
or reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 75.
To check the inflation pressure, there is a valve
extension behind the bumper.
Pressure specifications
The tables below provide all the correct infla‐
tion pressures for the specified tire sizes at am‐
bient temperature.
The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes
approved and tire brands recommended by the
manufacturer of the MINI; a list of these is
available from the service center.
For correct identification of the right tire infla‐
tion pressures, observe the following:▷Tire sizes of your vehicle▷Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for driving up to
100 mph or 160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph/160 km/h,
adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation
pressures listed on the following pages in the
column for traveling speeds up to 100 mph/
160 km/h to achieve optimum driving comfort.
These tire inflation pressures can also be found
on the driver's side door pillar when the driver's
door is open.
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MaintenanceVehicle 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.
MINI maintenance system
The MINI maintenance system provides infor‐
mation on required maintenance measures and
thus provides support in maintaining road
safety and the operational reliability of the ve‐
hicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the various driving conditions of your
MINI. Based on this, Condition Based Service
determines the current and future mainte‐
nance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Detailed information on service requirements
can be displayed in the tachometer, refer to
page 64.
Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your
service center will read out this data and sug‐
gest the right array of service procedures for
your vehicle. Therefore, hand your service spe‐
cialist the remote control that you used most
recently.
Setting the correct date
Make sure the date is set correctly; other‐
wise, the effectiveness of CBS Condition Based
Service is not ensured. ◀
Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for
US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Book‐
let for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor‐
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require‐
ments.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have regu‐
lar maintenance procedures recorded in the ve‐
hicle's Service and Warranty Information Book‐
let for US models, and in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis may
only be used by the service center, by work‐
shops that operate according to the specifica‐
tions of the vehicle manufacturer with appro‐
priately trained personnel, and by other
authorized persons. Otherwise, its use may
lead to vehicle malfunctions. ◀
Primary components in the vehicle emissions
can be checked via the OBD socket using a de‐
vice.
Emissions The warning lamps light up. The vehicle
is producing higher emissions. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution. Have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Under certain circumstances, one of the lamps
flashes or lights up continuously. This indicates
that there is excessive misfiring or a malfunc‐
tion in the engine. If this happens, reduce the
vehicle speed and drive to the next service cen‐
ter promptly. Serious engine misfiring within a
brief period can seriously damage emission
control components, in particular the catalytic
converter. In addition, the mechanical engine
components may become damaged.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight‐
ened, the OBD system may conclude
that fuel vapor is escaping; this will cause a dis‐
play to light up. If the filler cap is then tight‐
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Vehicle batteryMaintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery in tem‐
perate climate conditions.
The service center will be happy to answer any
questions on the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble. ◀
Have the vehicle battery registered by the serv‐
ice center after it is replaced to ensure that all
comfort functions are available without restric‐
tions and that any associated Check Control
messages are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to the
socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as
this could damage the battery. ◀
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the engine is switched off. Connections, refer to
page 180.
General information Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged to
achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in
the following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to
travel short distances.▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.Power failure
After a temporary power failure, some equip‐
ment will be restricted in its use and will need
to be reinitialized. In addition, certain individual
settings will be lost and must be updated:▷Time and date: the values must be up‐
dated, refer to page 63.▷Radio: the stations need to be stored again,
refer to page 126.▷Glass sunroof, electrical: it may only be pos‐
sible to tilt the roof. The system needs to be
initialized. Contact the service center.
Disposing of old batteries
Have used batteries disposed of by the
service center after they are replaced or
take them to a recycling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle. ◀
Fuses should be replaced by the service center.
Information on the fuses can be found on the
inside of the covers.
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 81
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 65
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 91
Adaptive Light Control 69
Additives, engine oil 167
Airbags 72
Airbags, indicator/warning light 75
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 88, 90
Air conditioner 87
Air conditioning 87
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner 87– Automatic climate con‐
trol 89
Air distribution
– Automatic 90– Individual 88– Manual 88, 90
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 91
Air flow rate 87, 90
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 152
Air supply
– Air conditioner 87– Automatic climate con‐
trol 89
Alarm system 32
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 32– Interior motion sensor 32– Tilt alarm sensor 32
ALL4 all-wheel system 83
All-wheel drive, refer to
ALL4 83
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 93
Ambient lighting 71
Antifreeze, washer fluid 55
Antilock Brake System, ABS 81
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 81
Anti-theft protection 23
Approved engine oils 167
Ashtray 96
Assistance, roadside 180
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 83
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 180
Automatic– Air distribution 90– Air flow rate 90
Automatic car wash 186
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribution 90
Automatic, cruise control 84
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 67
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Kickdown 57– Overriding selector lever
lock 58
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 90
AUX-IN port 130
Average fuel consumption 61
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 62Average speed 61
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 60
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 37
Backrests, refer to Seats 36
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 175
Battery– Disposal 32– Remote control 22
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery 178
Battery replacement
– Remote control 32
Belts, refer to Safety belts 38
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 38
Bi-xenon headlamps 172
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 87, 90
Brake assistant 81
Brake discs, breaking in 110
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 64
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 81
Brake pads, breaking in 110
Brakes
– Handbrake 51
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system 169
Brakes, service require‐ ments 64
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 169
Braking, notes 111
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Dashboard, refer to Dis‐plays 16
Data, technical 204
Date– Display format 62– Setting 63
Daytime running lights 68
Decorative trim, care 189
Defogging windows 88
Defroster
– Rear window 88, 91
Defrosting windows 88
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 88
Digital compass 94
Dip stick, engine oil 166
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 52
Displacement, refer to Engine data 204
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 70
Displays 16
Displays and controls 14
Displays, care 189
Displays, cleaning 189
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 16
Disposal
– Remote control battery 32
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 85
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 22
Door lock 26
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 25
Doors, manual operation 27
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 25– From the inside 27– From the outside 24
DOT Quality Grades 156
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 83
Driving notes, breaking
in 110
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 83
Driving on poor roads 113
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 81
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 110
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 91
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 81
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 82
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 81
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 82
E Electrical malfunction– Door lock 27– Fuel filler flap 148
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 81
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 81
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 58
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 148
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Door lock 27
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 118
Engine, breaking in 110
Engine compartment 164
Engine oil, adding 166
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 167
Engine oil, alternative oil
types 167
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 64
Engine oil, dip stick 166
Engine oil, filling capacity 207
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 169
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 167
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 167
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 60
Engine power, refer to Engine data 204
Engine, RPM 204
Engine start, assistance 180
Engine, starting 50
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 30
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 49
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 49
Engine, switching off 51
Equipment, interior 92
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 81
Exchanging wheels/tires 159
Exterior mirrors 42
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 42
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 42
Exterior sensors, care 189
External temperature dis‐ play 59
External temperature display
– Changing the units 62– On the computer 62
External temperature warn‐
ing 59
Externel temperature dis‐ play 59
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Low beams, bulb replace‐ment 173
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 37
Lumbar support 37
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 64
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 64
Maintenance require‐ ments 169
Maintenance system MINI 169
Malfunction– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 58– Door lock 27– Fuel filler flap 148
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 65
Manual air distribution 88, 90
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 57
Manual operation
– Door lock 27– Selector lever lock, auto‐
matic transmission 58
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 148
Manual transmission 56
Marking on approved tires 159
Maximum cooling 90
Maximum speed, winter tires 160
Microfilter 89
Microfilter
– With automatic climate con‐
trol 91
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐
tem 169
MINI Mobility System 161
Minimum tread, tires 158
Mirrors 42
Mirrors, folding in and out 42
Mirrors, interior mirror 43
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 111
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 136
Mobility System 161
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 44
N Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 41
New wheels and tires 159
Notes 6
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 91
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 170
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 170
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 150
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 150
Odometer 59
Oil additives 167
Oil level 166
Oil types, alternative 167
Oil types, approved 167
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 170 Opening and closing– Comfort Access 30– From the inside 27– From the outside 24– Using the door lock 26– Via the remote control 24
Opening and unlocking
– From the inside 27
Outside air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 90
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 88, 90
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 60
P Park Distance Control PDC 85
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 85
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 85
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake 51
Parking lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Parking lamps 67
Parking lamps/low beams 67
PDC Park Distance Control 85
Personal Profile 22
Pinch protection
– Windows 34
Plastic, care 188
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter 89– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter 89– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate control 91
Poor road operation 113
Power, refer to Engine data 204
Power windows 34
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 33
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