2015 MINI Paceman light

Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Notes No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐
partment without securing them; otherwise,
they may present a danger to occupants for in‐
stance during braking and avoidance maneu‐
vers. ◀
No non-slip mats on the dashboard
Do not use non-slip materials, such as
non-slip mats, on the dashboard, or it could be
damaged by the substances in the materials. ◀
Storage compartments
Interior▷Glove compartment, refer to page 104.▷Center armrest, refer to page 105.▷Center rail, refer to page 105.▷Compartments in the center console.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the back of the front seat back‐
rests.▷Cupholders, refer to page 98.▷Clothes hooks, refer to page 105.
Cargo area
▷Lashing eyes, refer to page 116.▷Storage compartment under the flat load‐
ing floor, refer to page 102.▷Multi-function hook on the cargo cover
support, refer to page 103.
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle to open the lid.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Closing Fold up the cover.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents. ◀
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Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
Do not let your foot rest on the brake
pedal
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal. Even light but consistent pedal pressure
can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure. ◀
Objects in the area around the pedals No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again when they are returned after being re‐
moved, such as for cleaning. ◀
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal
every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
HillsDrive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required. Oth‐
erwise, the brake system may overheat, result‐
ing in a reduction in the brake system effi‐
ciency.You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
necessary.
Downshifting in manual mode of the Steptronic
transmission, refer to page 56.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure. ◀
Do not drive in neutral
Never drive with the transmission in neu‐
tral, with the engine switched off or with the
clutch depressed; otherwise, you will have nei‐
ther the braking action of the engine or nor its
power assistance when braking or steering. ◀
Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐
tion on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
When the vehicle is parked
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are normal.
After the engine is switched off, the coolant
pump may continue running for some time in
the MINI Cooper S. This causes noises in the en‐
gine compartment.
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Securing cargoLashing eyes in the cargo area
MINI Countryman
MINI Paceman
Securing cargo
▷Secure smaller and lighter pieces with tight‐
ening belts or straps.▷Secure larger and heavier pieces with cargo
straps.
Adhere to the information included with
the cargo straps.▷Eight mounting eyes are available for fas‐
tening the cargo straps.
Two of them are located on the side wall of
the cargo area, arrows 1, and two are lo‐
cated on the rear wall of the cargo area, ar‐
rows 2.Securing cargo
Stow and secure the cargo as described
above; otherwise it may present a danger to
the occupants, for instance during braking and
avoidance maneuvers.
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects in the
passenger compartment without securing
them; otherwise, they may present a danger to
occupants, for instance during braking and
avoidance maneuvers.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, as
excessive loads can pose a safety hazard, and
may also place you in violation of traffic safety
laws.
Do not secure cargo using the upper LATCH
mounting points, refer to page 45; otherwise,
these may become damaged. ◀
Roof-mounted luggage
rack
NotesA special rack system is available as an optionalaccessory.
Attachment Follow the installation instructions for the roof-
mounted luggage rack.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available for
the movement of the glass sunroof.
Loading Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect
on vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.Seite 116DRIVING TIPSLoading116
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Saving fuelVehicle 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.
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors. The implementation of certain measures, driving style and regular mainte‐nance can have an influence on fuel consump‐
tion and on the environmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts following use Remove unneeded auxiliary mirrors, roof or
rear luggage racks after use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Close both windows Open windows causes higher air resistance and
thus increases fuel consumption.Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire infla‐
tion pressure, refer to page 152, at least twice
a month and before starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when drivingAvoid unnecessary acceleration and braking. To
achieve this, maintain a suitable distance to the
vehicle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
fuel consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion. Be‐
ginning with 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐
gine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and coast to a halt in the
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On a downhill slope, take your foot off the ac‐
celerator and coast in a suitable gear.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during longer
stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Fuel savings are already achieved after the en‐
gine is turned off for as little as 4 seconds.
Switch off any functions that are not
currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
consume additional fuel, especially in city and
stop-and-go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they are
not actually needed.
Have maintenance carried out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
Have the maintenance carried out by the serv‐
ice center.
Please also note the MINI maintenance system,
refer to page 169.Seite 119Saving fuelDRIVING TIPS119
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Radio MINI Boost CDVehicle 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.
General information
At a glance
1Change the audio sources.2On/off, volume.▷Press: switch on/off.▷Turn: adjust the volume.3Show the tone settings.4Function buttons for selecting the menu
items shown directly above them on the
display.5Change the station or track.6Display.7Select the functions.▷Turn: highlight the menu item on the
display or set the value.▷Press: select the highlighted menu item
or store the settings.8Place/end calls.9Opens the main menu.10Manually select the frequency.Seite 122ENTERTAINMENTRadio MINI Boost CD122
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for approx. 20 minutes. To listen to the radio,
switch it back on.
To spare the battery, ensure that the radio is
switched off when you leave the vehicle.
Adjusting the volume Turn the left knob. The setting is stored for the
remote control currently in use.
When a call is placed using the hands-free sys‐
tem, the audio sources are muted.
Speed-dependent volume and volumes
of PDC signal tone and gong▷"PDC": volume of the PDC signal tone com‐
pared to the audio sources.▷"GONG": volume of the gong compared to
the audio sources.▷"S-VOL": speed-dependent volume control.
Set the audio sources to a high volume to be
able to adjust the volume of the signal tones
more easily.
1. Press the button.2. Select the symbol if necessary.3.Select the desired volume setting.4.Set the desired volume and press the right
knob.
Volume of external audio devices
An external audio device such as an MP3 player
can be connected via the AUX-IN port in the
center console and the audio tracks can be
played over the car's loudspeaker system.
The volume of the external audio device can be
adjusted to the car radio.
1. Press the button.2."AUX"3."Vol-AUX"4.Set the desired volume and press the right
knob.Tone settings▷"BASS": depth adjustment.▷"TREBLE": treble adjustment.▷"FADER": front/rear volume distribution.▷"BAL": left/right volume distribution.
The sound settings are set globally for all audio
sources.
Setting the treble, bass, and volume distribution
1. Press the button.2.Highlight the desired tone setting and press
the right knob.3.Create the desired setting and press the
right knob.
Resetting the tone settings
The tone settings are reset to medium values.
1. Press the button.2."RESET"
Time
Setting the time, date, and time format
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."CONFIG"4."TIME"5.Select the desired category.6.Create the settings and press the right
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Setting the units of measure of the
computer and the language1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."CONFIG"4.▷"DIST": change the unit of measure for
the range.▷"LANG": select the language of the dis‐
play texts.▷"CONSMP": change the unit of measure
for the average fuel consumption.▷"TEMP": change the unit of measure for
the external temperature.5.Highlight the desired menu item and press
the button.6.Create the desired setting.
Computer
The following vehicle information can be call up
via the computer:
▷Average fuel consumption▷Average speed▷Range
Displaying information
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."COMP"
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the time during which the engine is running.
To start calculation of the average fuel con‐
sumption:
1."CONSMP"2."RESET"The previous display is set to zero and the sys‐
tem begins recalculating the average fuel con‐
sumption.
Average speed
The average speed is calculated for the time
during which the engine is running.
To start calculation of the average speed:1."SPEED"2."RESET"
Estimated range
"RANGE"
The display shows the estimated distance that
can be still be driven on the remaining fuel,
taking into consideration the driving style over
the last 18 miles/30 km.
Radio
Listening to the radio
The radio is designed for reception in the FM
and AM wavebands.
1.Switch on the radio, refer to page 123.2. Press this button if necessary.3."TUNER"4."FM" or"AM"
Press the corresponding button repeatedly
until the desired waveband is displayed.▷FM: FM1, FM2, FMA▷AM: AM, AMA
Selecting a station
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Next station
Press the button.
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