MINI Countryman: rear
MINI Paceman: rear
Being towedFollow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions, or vehicle
damage or accidents may occur. ◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission Towing vehicles with an automatic trans‐
mission
Only transport vehicles with an automatic
transmission on tow trucks or with raised front
wheels; otherwise, the transmission may be
damaged. ◀
Towing with a tow bar Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than your vehicle, or it will not be possible to
control vehicle response. ◀
Correctly attach the tow bar
Only secure the tow bar on the tow fit‐
tings; damage can occur when it is secured on
other parts of the vehicle. ◀
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:▷Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.
Towing with a tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle. ◀
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With a tow truck: vehicles without ALL4all-wheel drive
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result. ◀
MINI Countryman:
MINI Paceman:
Have the vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
With a tow truck: vehicle with ALL4 all-wheel drive
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result. ◀
Note for vehicles with ALL4 all-wheel
drive
Do not tow a vehicle with ALL4 all-wheel drive
with just the front or rear axle raised; other‐
wise, the wheels could lock up and the transfer
case could be damaged. ◀
MINI Countryman:
MINI Paceman:
Only transport the vehicle on a flat-bed.
Tow-starting
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to page 180. Vehicles with a catalytic converter
should only be tow-started when the engine is
cold; vehicles with an automatic transmission
cannot be tow-started.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 49.3.Shift into 3rd gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch is depressed and then slowly release
the clutch. After the engine starts, immedi‐
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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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12CauseHow to respondThe engine refuses to start.Depress the brake or clutch to start
the engine, refer to page 50.The ignition is switched on and driver's door
is open.Switch off the ignition, refer to
page 49, or close the driver's door.The lights are still switched on.Switch off the lights, refer to
page 67.The roadside parking lamps are still on.Switch off the roadside parking
lamps, refer to page 68.A 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 vehi‐
cle.The windshield washer fluid level is too low.Add washer fluid, refer to page 55,
as soon as possible.Lights up in red:Service is due.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements, re‐
fer to page 169.Lights up in yellow:The engine will start the next time the Start/
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12CauseHow to respondLights up in red:Have the system in question
checked immediately.The starter has failed orThe engine cannot be restarted.Ignition malfunctioning. The engine can
only be restarted when the brake is de‐
pressed or
Lighting system failed. Low beams/tail
lamps and brake lights still operational. All
other lamps failed.Depress the brake to restart the en‐
gine.Lights up in yellow:Brake light control failed or
The fuel supply is malfunctioning.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system in
question checked immediately.Drive malfunctioning.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Transmission limp-
home program with reduced accel‐
eration is active. Have the system
checked immediately.Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or Dynamic
Traction Control DTC is controlling drive and
braking forces, refer to page 81.Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated,
refer to page 82.Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic
Traction Control DTC are deactivated, refer
to page 81.Driving stability limited during ac‐
celeration and cornering.
Driving style must be readjusted.Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic
Traction Control DTC failed.Driving stability limited during ac‐
celeration and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
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12CauseHow to respondGears can be engaged without depressing
the brake.Always depress the brake to en‐
gage a gear.Automatic selector lever locked:Manually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page 58.Lights up in yellow:Have the system checked as soon
as possible.Automatic selector lever locked:
The selector lever is locked in position P
with the engine running or the ignition
switched on and the brake depressed orManually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page 58.The brake signal is malfunctioning: a gear
can be engaged without depressing the
brake.To engage a gear while the vehicle
is at a standstill, always depress the
brake. Before leaving the vehicle,
move the selector lever to position
P and switch off the engine.Lights up in red:The transmission is overheating.Bring the car to a stop and move
the selector lever to position P. Al‐
low the transmission to cool down.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked if the situation reoccurs.Lights up in yellow:The transmission is too hot.Avoid high engine loads. You can
continue your journey, but moder‐
ate your speed and exercise due
caution.Selector lever position P not engaged. The
vehicle is not secured against rolling.Selector lever position P not engaged. The
ignition cannot be switched off.Engage selector lever position P
when you wish to switch off the ig‐
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Breakdown assistance, Road‐side Assistance 180
Breaking in 110
Buckle tongue, rear– Height adjustment 39
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/Stop button 49
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 178
Car care products 187
Care, displays 189
Care, vehicle 187
Cargo area
– Comfort Access 30– Flat loading floor 99– Multi-function hook 101– Opening from the out‐
side 28– Partition net 100
Cargo area, enlarging
– Cargo cover 98
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐
rior lamps 70
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate 28
Car horn, refer to Horn 14
Carpet, care 189
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 136
Car wash 186
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 81
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 169
CD/DVD drives, care 189
Center armrest 103
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 17
Center rail 104
Center rail, refer to Storage compartments 104
Central locking– Comfort Access 30– From the inside 27– From the outside 24
Central locking system
– Concept 23– From the outside 23
Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 7
Changing wheels/tires 159
Check Control 65
Children, transporting 44
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 45
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 44
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 44
Child seat, mounting 44
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 44
Chrome parts, care 189
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 88, 90
Cleaning, displays 189
Cleaning, refer to Care 186
Climate 87
Climate mode
– Ventilation 91
Clock 59
Clock
– 12h/24h format 62
Closing
– From the inside 27– From the outside 24
Clutch, breaking in 110
Cockpit 14
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 50
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 16
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 52
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 53
Comfort Access– In the car wash 31– Replacing the battery 32
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 17
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 49
Compass, digital 94
Computer 60
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 60
Condition Based Service CBS 169
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 25
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 61
Control Display, care 189
Controls and displays 14
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 81
Convenient operation
– Windows 25
Coolant temperature 60
Cooling function, switching on and off 91
Cooling, maximum 90
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 81
Corrosion on brake discs 112
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 143
Cruise control 84
Cupholders 96
Current fuel consumption 61
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 69
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 204
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 70
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
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FFailure messages, refer to Check Control 65
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 32
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 38
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 65
Filling capacities 207
Filter– Refer to Activated-charcoal
filter 89– Refer to Microfilter 89– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate control 91
First aid kit 180
First aid, refer to First aid kit 180
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 25
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor 76– Indicator/warning lamp 76– Run-flat tire 76– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 77
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 75
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
– Flat tire message 76– Initializing the system 75– Limits of the system 75– Snow chains 75
Flat tire, wheel change 177
Floor mats, care 189
Fog lamps 70
Foot brake 111
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 70
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 83
Front airbags 72
Front fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Front fog lamps 70
Front lamps, bulb replace‐
ment 173
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 73
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 75
Fuel 150
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 61
Fuel, additives 150
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 61
Fuel cap, closing 148
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 61
Fuel filler flap, closing 148
Fuel filler flap, opening 148
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 148
Fuel gauge 60
Fuel, saving 118
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 207
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 207
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 207
Fuse 178
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 92
Gasoline 150
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 60
Gasoline quality 150
Gear change
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 57
Gear display, automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic 56
Glass sunroof, electrical 32
Glass sunroof, electrical– Convenient operation 25– Opening, closing 33– Raising 33– Remote control 25
H
Halogen headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 173
Hand car wash, care 187
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 93
Hands-free microphone 17
Hazard warning system 17
Head airbags 72
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 67
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 69
Headlamp flasher 52, 68
Headlamps 67
Headlamps, care 187
Headlamps, cleaning, washer fluid 55
Head restraints 41
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height 41– Removing 41
Heatable
– Windshield 91
Heating
– Rear window 88, 91– Seats 38– Windshield 91
Height adjustment
– Seats 36
High beams 68
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Hill drive-off assistant 83
Hills 112
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 49
Homepage 6
Hood 164
Hood, closing 165
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