4.Squeeze the lower bulb at both tabs and
pull out.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Lateral turn signals
5-watt bulb, W 5 W
1.Open the hood.2.Squeeze the clip, arrows, and remove the
bulb holder.3.Remove the bulb by turning it to the left
and replace it.4.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Side marker lights
To replace these bulbs, contact the service cen‐
ter.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 236.
Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, PY 21 W
MINI Countryman1Brake/tail light2Turn signal3Brake/tail light4Backup light
MINI Paceman
1Brake light2Tail light3Turn signal4Backup light
Replacing
All bulbs are integrated in a central bulb holder.
MINI Countryman
1.Switch off the lights and take the remote
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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 lights, 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.
Steptronic transmission Towing vehicles with a Steptronic trans‐
mission
Only transport vehicles with a Steptronic trans‐
mission 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. ◀
With a tow truck: vehicles without 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. ◀
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Combination switch, refer toTurn signal/high-beams/
headlight flasher 60
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 60
Comfort Access 37
Comfort Access, in the car wash 38
Comfort Access, replacing the battery 39
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 16
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 57
Compass, digital 107
Computer 68
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 68
Condition Based Service CBS 233
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 33
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Mobile phone, pairing,
hands-free system 179
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Pairing the mobile
phone 189
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 69
Contacts for hands-free sys‐ tem 185
Contacts, office 200
Control Display 18
Control Display, care 253
Control Display, settings 72
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 92
Convenient operation, win‐ dow 32
Coolant temperature 68
Cooling function, switching on and off 103
Cooling, maximum 102 Cornering Brake Control,
CBC 92
Corrosion on brake discs 122
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 198
Cruise control 96
Cupholders 109
Current fuel consumption 69
Current location, storing 136
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 79
D Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 79
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Date, date format 72
Date, setting 72
Daytime running lights 78
Decorative trim, care 253
Defogging windows 100
Defroster, rear window, auto‐ matic climate control 103
Defroster, rear window, with air conditioner 100
Defrosting windows 100
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 100
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 136
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 141
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 134
Digital compass 107
Digital radio 158
Dip stick, engine oil 230
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 60
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 79 Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 253
Displays, cleaning 253
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, remote control bat‐ tery 39
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 97
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 33
Doors, manual operation 34
Doors, unlocking and locking, confirmation signals 33
Doors, unlocking and locking from the inside 34
Doors, unlocking and locking, from the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 220
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 94
Driving notes, breaking in 120
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 94
Driving on poor roads 123
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 92
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 120
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 103
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 92
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 93
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Transmission, see Steptronictransmission 64
Transporting children safely 52
Treble, tone 154
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 67
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 60
Trip odometer 67
Trips, planning 141
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 35
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 35
Turning lights, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 79
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 238
Turn signal indicator lamp 14
Turn signals 60
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 60
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 220
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 40
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion 71
Units of measure, changing on the Control Display 71
Units, temperature 71
Universal remote control 105
Unlocking from the inside 35
Unlocking, from the out‐ side 32
Unlocking, tailgate 37
Unlocking, without remote control, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 37
Update, software 174
Upholstery care 252
Upholstery material care 252 V
Vanity mirror 107
Vehicle battery 243
Vehicle, breaking in 120
Vehicle care 251
Vehicle care, refer to Care 250
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, hands-free system 178
Vehicle identification number, mobile phone prepara‐
tion 188
Vehicle paintwork, care 252
Vehicle storage 254
Vehicle, switching off 59
Vehicle wash 250
Ventilation, air condi‐ tioner 104
Version of the navigation data 132
Video playback, iPhone 170
Video playback, snap-in adapter 170
Voice activation, naviga‐ tion 140
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 262
Voice activation system 24
Volume, setting 154
W
Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 74
Warning signal volumes 154
Warning triangle 245
Washer/wiper system 60
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 61
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 63
Washer fluid 63 Washer fluid reservoir 63
Washing, vehicle 250
Welcome lights 78
Wheel change 242
Wheels and tires 216
Wheels, changing 223
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 84
Window, convenient opera‐ tion 32
Windows 41
Windows, care 251
Windows, closing 42
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging 100
Windows, opening 42
Windows, pinch protection 42
Windshield defroster 103
Windshield, defrosting and defogging 100
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 100
Windshield wash 60
Windshield washer fluid 63
Windshield wash, rear win‐ dow 62
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 63
Windshield wash, washer fluid 63
Windshield wiper blades, changing 235
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 60
Winter storage, care 254
Winter tires 223
Winter tires, setting the speed limit 90
Winter tires, tread 221
Wiper blades, care 251
Wiper blades, changing 235
Wiper fluid 63
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