
Hood
Notes Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards. ◀
To avoid damage, make sure that the
wiper arms are resting against the wind‐
shield before you open the engine compart‐
ment. Do not open the engine hood before the
engine has cooled down; otherwise, injuries
may result. ◀
Unlocking and opening the hood1.Pull the lever.2.Lift the hood all the way.3.Press the release handle and open the
hood.
Danger of injury when the hood is open
There is a danger of injury from protrud‐
ing parts when the hood is open. ◀
Closing the hood
Close the hood from a height of ap‐
prox. 16 in/40 cm with momentum. It must be
clearly heard to engage.
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐
mediately and close it securely. ◀
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
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Technical dataVehicle 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 selectedspecial equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version.
MINI Countryman
MINI CountrymanCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksWidth with mirrorsinches/mm78.6/1,99678.6/1,99678.6/1,996Width without mirrorsinches/mm70.4/1,78970.4/1,78970.4/1,789Heightinches/mm61.7/1,56661.7/1,56661.4/1,560Length
With aerodynamic bumperinches/mm
inches/mm161.7/4,107
-162.2/4,119
163.2/4,144163.1/4,143Wheelbaseinches/mm102.2/2,595102.2/2,595102.2/2,595Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m38.1/11.638.1/11.638.1/11.6Seite 258REFERENCETechnical data258
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MINI Paceman
MINI PacemanCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksWidth with mirrorsinches/mm78.6/1,99678.6/1,99678.6/1,996Width without mirrorsinches/mm70.3/1,78670.3/1,78670.3/1,786Heightinches/mm60.4/1,53360.4/1,53360.1/1,527Length
With aerodynamic bumperinches/mm
inches/mm162.2/4,119
-162.4/4,124
162.8/4,134162.8/4,134Wheelbaseinches/mm102.2/2,596102.2/2,596102.2/2,596Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m38.1/11.638.1/11.638.1/11.6Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.MINI Countryman
CooperCooper SApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,860/1,7513,990/1,810Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,925/1,7804,035/1,830Loadlbs/kg830/376830/376Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg2,060/9342,145/973Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg2,125/9642,200/998Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,920/8711,920/871Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/liter17.5-42.2/ 350–1,17017.5-42.2/ 350–1,170
Cooper S ALL4John Cooper WorksApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg4,100/1,8604,155/1,885Seite 259Technical dataREFERENCE259
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Black and white map dis‐play 148
Bluetooth audio 171
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating, hands-free
system 179
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating, mobile
phone preparation 189
Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 178
Brake assistant 92
Brake discs, breaking in 120
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 73
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 92
Brake pads, breaking in 120
Brake, refer to Parking brake 59
Brakes, MINI maintenance system 233
Brakes, service require‐ ments 73
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 233
Braking, notes 121
Braking, parking brake 59
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 245
Breaking in 120
Brightness on the Control Dis‐ play 73
Buckle tongue, height adjust‐ ment 47
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 57
C
Calendar 203
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 243
Car care products 251 Care, displays 253
Care, vehicle 251
Cargo area, Comfort Ac‐ cess 37
Cargo area door, refer to Tail‐ gate 35
Cargo area, enlarging, cargo cover 111
Cargo area, flat loading floor 113
Cargo area light, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 80
Cargo area, multi-function hook 114
Cargo area, opening from the outside 35
Cargo area, partition net 113
Car horn, refer to Horn 12
Carpet, care 253
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 178
Car phone, refer to Telephone, mobile phone prepara‐
tion 188
Car wash 250
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 92
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 233
CD 164
CD/DVD drives, care 254
CD player 164
Center armrest 116
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 16
Center rail 116
Center rail, refer to Storage compartments 116
Central locking, Comfort Ac‐ cess 37
Central locking from the in‐ side 34
Central locking system, con‐ cept 31 Central locking system, from
the outside 31
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 223
Check Control 74
Children, transporting 52
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 53
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 52
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 52
Child seat, mounting 52
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 52
Chrome parts, care 253
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, air con‐
ditioner 100
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, auto‐
matic climate control 102
Cleaning, displays 253
Cleaning, refer to Care 250
Climate 99
Climate mode, ventila‐ tion 104
Clock 67
Clock, 12h/24h format 71
Clock, setting the time and date 71
Clock, setting the time zone 72
Closing from the inside 34
Closing, from the outside 32
Clutch, breaking in 120
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 58
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 14 Seite 269Everything from A to ZREFERENCE269
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Front fog light, bulb replace‐ment 238
Front fog lights 79
Front lights, bulb replace‐ ment 237
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 82
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 84
Fuel 214
Fuel, additives 214
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 69
Fuel cap, closing 212
Fuel consumption display, average fuel consump‐
tion 69
Fuel filler flap, closing 212
Fuel filler flap, opening 212
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 212
Fuel gauge 68
Fuel, refer to Average fuel consumption 69
Fuel, saving 128
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 261
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 261
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 261
Fuse 244
G Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 105
Gasoline 214
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 68
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 145
Gear change, manual trans‐ mission 63 Gear change, Steptronic trans‐
mission 64
Gear display, Steptronic trans‐ mission 64
Glare protection 107
Glass sunroof, electrical 40
Glass sunroof, electrical, open‐ ing/closing 41
Glass sunroof, electrical, rais‐ ing 41
Glass sunroof, electric, con‐ venient operation 32
Glass sunroof, electric, remote control 32
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 132
H Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 237
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 59
Hand car wash, care 251
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 106
Hands-free microphone 16
Hands-free system 178
Hazard warning system 16
HD Radio 158
Head airbags 81
Headlamp control, refer to Parking lamps/low
beams 77
Headlamps, care 251
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 77
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 78
Headlight flasher 60
Headlight flasher, indicator lamp 15
Headlights 77
Headlights, cleaning, washer fluid 63
Head restraints 48 Head restraints, adjusting the
height 48
Head restraints, removing 49
Heatable rear window, air conditioner 100
Heatable windshield 103
Heating, rear window with au‐ tomatic climate control 103
Heating, seats 46
Heating, windshield 103
Height adjustment, seats 44
High-beams 78
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 237
High-beams, indicator lamp 15
Hill drive-off assistant 94
Hills 122
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 57
Homepage 6
Hood 229
Hood, closing 229
Hood, opening 229
Hood, unlocking 229
Horn 12
House number, entering for navigation 135
Hydraulic brake assistant 92
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 67
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 67
Identification marks, run-flat tires 224
Identification marks, tires 220
iDrive, changing settings 72
iDrive, changing the date and time 71
iDrive, changing the lan‐ guage 72 Seite 272REFERENCEEverything from A to Z272
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