Driving on poor roadsYour MINI with ALL4 all-wheel drive feels com‐
fortable on all streets and roads. It combines an
all-wheel drive system with the advantages of a
normal passenger car.
Do not drive on unpaved terrain
Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as oth‐
erwise the vehicle may be damaged. ◀
For your own safety and the safety of passen‐
gers and the vehicle, adhere to the following
points:▷Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
driving; never take risks.▷Adjust speeds according to road conditions.
The steeper and rougher the road surface
is, the lower the speed should be.▷When driving on steep uphill and downhill
grades: the engine oil and coolant should
be filled nearly to the MAX mark.▷Watch for stones, holes, and other obsta‐
cles and drive around these where possible.▷On bumps and rough roads, avoid contact
between the vehicle body and the ground.
The maximum ground clearance is 6 in‐
ches/15 cm and may vary with the loaded
cargo.▷When driving through water, do not exceed
the maximum water height of 12 in‐
ches/30 cm and drive at walking speed.▷After driving through water, press on the
brake pedal several times at low speeds to
dry the brakes.▷Depending on the prevailing terrain, acti‐
vate Dynamic Traction Control DTC briefly,
refer to page 82.▷When the wheels spin, accelerate to enable
the driving stability control systems to dis‐
tribute the drive force to the individual
wheels.After driving on poor roads
Adhere to the following points to ensure vehi‐
cle safety:▷Remove excessive accumulations of dirt
and mud from the vehicle body.▷Clear mud, snow, ice, etc., from the wheels
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TelephoneVehicle 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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
At a glance
The concept
Mobile phones can be connected with the vehi‐
cle via Bluetooth.
After a suitable mobile phone is paired with the
vehicle once, you can operate the mobile
phone via the radio, the buttons on the steer‐
ing wheel, and via voice activation.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue‐
tooth® SIG, Inc.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.
Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐
serve this precaution, you can endanger the ve‐
hicle occupants and other road users. ◀
Snap-in adapter
The snap-in adapter is used to:▷Hold the mobile phone.▷Recharge the battery.▷Connect the mobile phone to an outside
antenna of the vehicle.
This provides for better network reception
and consistent sound quality.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐
nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐
pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones with a Blue‐
tooth interface are supported by the mobile
phone preparation package can be obtained at
www.mini.com/connectivity.
Notes At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and functions
may not be executed.
Controls
1Display.2Function buttons for selecting the menu
items shown directly above them on the
display.3Redial, accept a call, start dialing, terminate
a call and change to the Telephone menu.4▷Turn: highlight the menu item on the
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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▷Accept/reject a call.▷Dial a phone number.▷Dial a phone number from the phone book.▷Dial a stored phone number, such as from
the list of accepted calls.▷End the call.
When the ignition and the radio ready state are
switched off, such as after the remote control is
removed, an existing call can be continued for
up to 25 minutes on the hands-free system.
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.
The ringer volume of incoming calls and the call
volume can be adjusted independently.
When a call is placed using the hands-free sys‐
tem, the audio sources are muted.
Switching the microphone to mute
When a call is active, the microphone can be
muted.
"MUTE"
A microphone that has been switched to mute
is automatically reactivated when a new con‐
nection is established.
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.
Accepting a call Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel or radio.
or
"YES"
Rejecting a call
"NO"
Ending a call Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel or radio.
or
"END"
Entering a phone number
Dialing a number1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."PHONE"4."#"5.Enter the desired phone number on the
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To delete the last digit: "DEL"6. Briefly press the button on the
steering wheel or radio.
or
Press the right knob to dial the phone num‐
ber.
Phone book
Dialed phone numbers, incoming calls and en‐
tries in the phone book are stored on lists if the
mobile phone is connected to the vehicle via
Bluetooth.
Five lists are available:
▷"A-Z"
Entries of the phone book of the SIM card
or of the mobile phone, which consist of a
name and phone number, are sorted in al‐
phabetical order.▷"TOP8"
The Top 8 list contains the eight phone
numbers that were dialed most frequently.▷"LAST8"
The last eight phone numbers that were di‐
aled are stored. The phone number dialed
last is at the top of the list.▷"CALLS"
The phone numbers of the last eight ac‐
cepted calls are stored. For this to be possi‐
ble, it must be possible to transmit the
phone number of the caller.▷"MISSED"
The phone numbers of the last eight calls
that were not accepted are stored. For this
to be possible, it must be possible to trans‐
mit the phone number of the caller.
Dialing a phone number from the phone
book
The list A-Z is available for phone book entries.
If entries with different names but the same
phone number are transferred to the vehicle
from the mobile phone, only one entry is dis‐
played.
The display of the phone book entries on the
radio may differ from the display on the mobile
phone, such as the order of the first and last
names.1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."PHONE"4."A-Z"5. The arrows indicate that additional
letters can be displayed.
Turn the right knob to display additional
letters if necessary.6.Turn the right knob to select the first letter
of the entry.7.Select the entry with the function button.
The phone number is dialed.
To display all entries:
1.Turn the right knob to select the first letter
of the entry and press the knob.2.Turn the right knob to select the desired
entry and press the knob.
or
Press the button on the steering
wheel or radio to dial the number.
The phone number is dialed.
Editing and dialing a phone number
from the phone book
You can edit the phone number of an entry be‐
fore making a call. This change is not stored in
the phone book.
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4.Enter additional digits on the buttons 0–9.5.Press the right knob to dial the phone num‐
ber.
Dialing a phone number from the phone
book using the buttons on the steering
wheel
1. Press and hold the button to dis‐
play the Telephone menu.2.Press the arrow buttons on the steering
wheel to leaf through the phone book.3. Press the button to dial the phone
number.
Dialing a phone number stored in a list
To select an entry and establish a connection:
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."PHONE"4.Select a list, for instance "TOP8"5.Turn the right knob to select an entry and
press the knob to dial the phone number.
Deleting an individual entry
1.Select an entry from the list.2."DEL"
DTMF suffix dialing
DTMF suffix dialing can be used for gaining ac‐
cess to network services or for controlling devi‐
ces, e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an an‐
swering machine. The DTMF code is needed for
this purpose.
This function is only available if a connection
exists and if the hands-free system is being
used.
1."KEYPAD"2.Enter the DTMF code on the buttons 0–9.3.If necessary, press and hold the function
button on the right or left to enter special
characters.
Displaying the call duration
During a call:
"DURAT"
Hands-free system
General information
Calls that are being made on the hands-free
system can be continued on the mobile phone
and vice versa.
From the mobile phone to the hands-
free system
Calls that were begun outside of the Bluetoothrange of the vehicle can be continued on the
hands-free system with the ignition switched
on.
Depending on the mobile phone, the system
automatically switches to the hands-free sys‐
tem.
If the system does not switch over automati‐
cally, follow the instructions on the mobile
phone display; refer also to the mobile phone
operating instructions.
From the hands-free system to the
mobile phone
Calls that are made on the hands-free system
can in some cases be continued on the mobile
phone; this depends on the mobile phone.
Follow the instructions on the mobile phone
display; refer also to the mobile phone operat‐
ing instructions.
MINI phone numbers When the ignition is switched on, various serv‐ice phone numbers can be displayed.
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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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
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 Tires naturally lose pressure uniformly across all
four tires.
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. ◀Tires warm up during driving and the tire infla‐
tion pressure increases as the temperature
rises. The tire inflation pressure specifications
apply to cold tires or tires at ambient tempera‐
ture.
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 the
tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is
higher.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure, reset
the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 77
or reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 74.
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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MINI Countryman:
MINI Paceman:
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed
The permissible maximum speed for these tire
inflation pressures is 100 mph/160 km/h. Do
not exceed this speed or else there is a risk of
tire damage and accidents. ◀
Tire inflation pressures for driving
above 100 mph or 160 km/h
Adjust the tire inflation pressures
To drive at maximum speeds in excess of
100 mph/160 km/h, adjust pressures to the re‐
spective tire inflation pressures listed on the
following pages in the column for traveling
speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or
160 km/h. Otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents could occur. ◀
Observe all national and local maximum speed
limits; otherwise, violations of the laws could
occur.
Tire inflation pressures for MINI Countryman Cooper
Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSITraveling speeds of up to
100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds above
100 mph/160 km/hAll pressure specifications in the table
are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
Cold = ambient temperature195/60 R 16 89 H M+S Std
205/55 R 17 91 H M+S RSC
205/55 R 17 91 H M+S A/S RSC
205/55 R 17 91 V RSC
225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
225/40 R 19 89 V RSC2.2/322.2/322.4/352.4/35More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 207.Seite 153Wheels and tiresMOBILITY153
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Tire inflation pressures for MINI Countryman Cooper S/Countryman Cooper S ALL4
Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSITraveling speeds of up to
100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds above
100 mph/160 km/hAll pressure specifications in the table
are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
Cold = ambient temperature195/60 R 16 89 H M+S Std
205/55 R 17 91 H M+S RSC
205/55 R 17 91 H M+S A/S RSC
205/55 R 17 91 V RSC
225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
225/40 R 19 89 V RSC2.2/322.2/322.6/382.6/38More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 207.
Tire inflation pressures for MINI Countryman John Cooper Works
Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSITraveling speeds of up to
100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds above
100 mph/160 km/hAll pressure specifications in the table
are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
Cold = ambient temperature195/60 R 16 89 H M+S Std
225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
225/45 R 18 91 V M+S A/S RSC2.4/352.4/352.6/382.6/38225/40 R 19 89 V RSC2.4/352.4/352.7/392.7/39More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 207.Seite 154MOBILITYWheels and tires154
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