2015 MINI Countryman key battery

Opening and closingVehicle equipmentThis 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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control1Opening tailgate2Unlocking3Locking
General information
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Use each remote control at least twice a
year for longer road trips in order to maintain
the batteries' charge status.
In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page 39.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐
mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 30.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 233.
Integrated key
Press button 1 to unlock the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door, refer to page 34.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
▷Through Personal Profile, most of these set‐
tings are stored for the remote control cur‐
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Convenient closing with the remote control is
not possible.
Locking
Press the button.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge. ◀
Setting the confirmation signals
Have unlocking or locking of the vehicle con‐
firmed.
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Flash when lock/unlock"4.Press the MINI joystick.
Switching on the interior lamps
When the vehicle is locked:
Press the button.
You can also use this function to locate your ve‐
hicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking the tailgate
Press the button for approx. 1 second
and then release it.
Malfunctions
The function of the remote control may be im‐
paired by local radio waves. If this occurs, un‐ lock and lock the vehicle at the door lock with
the integrated key.
If it should become impossible to lock the vehi‐
cle with a remote control, the battery in the re‐
mote control is discharged. Use this remote control on an extended trip to recharge the
battery, refer to page 30.
For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:▷This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and▷this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
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If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo
area is detected in the locked vehicle after the
tailgate is closed, the tailgate opens again
slightly. The hazard warning system flashes and
an acoustic signal sounds.
Power windows and electrical glass
sunroof
When the engine is switched off, the windows
and the sunroof can be operated as long as
neither the doors nor the tailgate are opened.
When the door and tailgate are closed again
and the remote control is detected inside the
vehicle, the windows and the sunroof can be
operated again.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock
to be able to operate the windows and the sun‐
roof while the engine is switched off and the
doors are open.
Switching on the radio ready state Press the Start/Stop button to switch on the
radio ready state, refer to page 57.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other‐
wise, the engine will start.
Starting the engine The engine can be started or the ignition can
be switched on, refer to page 57, when a re‐
mote control is inside the vehicle. It is not nec‐
essary to insert a remote control into the igni‐
tion lock.
Switching off the engine in cars with
Steptronic transmission
The engine can only be switched off with the
selector lever in position P, refer to page 64.
To switch off the engine with the selector lever
in position N, the remote control must be in‐
serted in the ignition lock.Before driving a vehicle with Steptronic
transmission into a car wash1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
switch.2.Depress the brake pedal.3.Move the selector lever to position N.4.Switch the engine off.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction The Comfort Access functions can be disturbed
by local radio waves, such as by a mobile
phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote
control or when a mobile phone is being
charged in the vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using
the buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
To start the engine afterward, insert the remote
control into the ignition switch.
Warning lights The warning light in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot be
started.
The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a
malfunction. Take the remote control with you
inside the vehicle or have it checked. If neces‐
sary, insert another remote control into the ig‐
nition switch.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is run‐
ning: the remote control is no longer in‐
side the vehicle.
After switching off the engine, the engine can
only be started again within approx. 10 sec‐
onds if no door has been opened.
The indicator lamp lights up and a mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display: re‐
place the remote control battery.
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▷A multi-character passkey may be needed.▷Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the mobile phone or vehicle? Delete con‐
nections with other devices if necessary.▷The mobile phone is in power-save mode
or has only a limited remaining battery life.
Charge the mobile phone via the charging
cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐
ble that only one mobile phone can be con‐
nected to the vehicle. Unpair the connected
mobile phone from the vehicle and pair
and connect only one mobile phone.
The mobile phone no longer reacts.
▷Switch the mobile phone off and on again.▷Is the ambient temperature too high or
low? Do not expose the mobile phone to
extreme environmental conditions.
No phone book entries or only some phone
book entries are displayed, or they are incom‐
plete.
▷Transmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.▷It is possible that only the phone book en‐
tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card
are transmitted.▷It may not be possible to display phone
book entries with special characters.▷The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.▷Is the data volume of the contact too large,
e. g., due to stored information such as
notes? Reduce the data volume of the con‐
tact.
The phone connection quality is poor.
▷The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the
mobile phone can be adjusted, depending
on the mobile phone.▷Place the mobile phone in the area of the
center console.If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available, con‐
tact Customer Relations or the service center.
Controls Adjusting the volume
Turn the knob until the desired volume is se‐
lected. The setting is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
Incoming call
Receiving calls If the number of the caller is stored in the
phone book and is transmitted by the network,
the name of the contact is displayed. Other‐
wise, only the phone number is displayed.
If more than one phone number is assigned to
a contact, only the name of the contact is dis‐
played.
Accepting a call Press the button on the steering
wheel.
or
"Accept"
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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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Opening and closing, via theremote control 32
Opening and unlocking from the inside 35
Operating concept of the on‐ board monitor 18
Outside air mode, automatic climate control 102
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 100
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, automatic
climate control 102
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 68
P Pairing, mobile phone 189
Pairing, mobile phone, hands- free system 179
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 59
Parking light, bulb replace‐ ment 238
Parking lights 77
Parking lights/low beams 77
PDC Park Distance Control 97
Personal information 199
Personal Profile 30
Pinch protection, windows 42
Pivoting sun visor 107
Plastic, care 252
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 101
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter 101
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Poor road operation 123 Position, storing 136
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 135
Power windows 42
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 41
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 231
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 86
Pressure, tires 216
Pressure warning, tires 84
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 222
Profile, tires 221
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows 42
R
Radio 156
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 30
Radio ready state 57
Radio ready state, switched off 58
Radio ready state, switched on 57
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 57
Rain sensor 61
Random 165
Random playback 165
Range 69
RDS 157
Reading out loud 205
Rear 45
Rear fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 240
Rear fog lights, indicator lamp 15
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 240 Rear seat backrests, foldable,
MINI Countryman 111
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Paceman 112
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 49
Rear window defroster with air conditioner 100
Rear window defroster with automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Rear window, washing 62
Rear window wiper 62
Recirculated air mode, air conditioner 100
Recirculated air mode, auto‐ matic climate control 102
Recommended fuel grade 214
Recommended tire brands 223
Redialing, hands-free sys‐ tem 181
Redialing, mobile phone prep‐ aration package 193
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 37
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 73
Remaining range, refer to Range 69
Reminders 205
Remote control 30
Remote control, battery re‐ placement 39
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess 37
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess, malfunctions 38
Remote control, garage door opener 105
Remote control, radio interfer‐ ence 33
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 57 Seite 275Everything from A to ZREFERENCE275
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