AdjustingVehicle 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.
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 37▷Head restraints, refer to page 39.▷Airbags, refer to page 71.
Seats
Note before adjusting Do not adjust the seat while driving
Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat
while driving. The seat could respond with un‐
expected movement and the ensuing loss of
vehicle control could lead to an accident. ◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐
ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the
safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate
the protection normally provided by the belt. ◀
Front seat adjustment
Forward/backward
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat into
the desired position, arrows 2.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward
or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐
erly.
Height
Pull the lever up or push it down repeatedly, ar‐
rows 1, until the desired height is reached, ar‐
rows .
Backrest MINI Countryman:
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Pull the lever, arrow 1, and apply your weight
to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
MINI Paceman:
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and apply your weight
to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary, ar‐
rows 2.
Lumbar support
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest
to obtain additional support in the lumbar re‐
gion.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup‐
plementary support to help you maintain a re‐
laxed, upright sitting position.
The graphic shows the MINI Countryman as an
example.
Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur‐
vature.
MINI Countryman: rear seat adjustment Observe the following when adjusting
Do not adjust the rear seats during a trip;
otherwise, there is a risk of passenger injury.
Make sure that the locking mechanisms of the
rear seats engage properly. Otherwise the re‐
straining effect of the safety belts during an ac‐
cident could be reduced. ◀
Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat into the desired
position.
Release the lever and move the seat slightly
forward or back so that it engages properly.
Backrest Adjust the backrest tilt, refer to page 100.
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Height adjustment
To raise: pull.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and push
the head restraint down until it engages.
MINI Countryman: additionally press button 2
on the rear head restraints only if you wish to
remove them.
Removing Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able. ◀
Front
1.Pull the head restraint upward as far as
possible.2.MINI Countryman: tilt the backrest back
slightly.MINI Paceman: fold the backrest forward if
necessary.3.Press button 1 and pull out the head re‐
straint all the way to the stop.
MINI Countryman: additionally press but‐
ton 2 using a suitable tool.4.Pull out the head restraint.5.Fold back the backrest.
Rear
1.Pull the head restraint upward as far as
possible.2.Fold the backrest forward slightly.3.Press button 1 and pull out the head re‐
straint all the way to the stop.
MINI Countryman: additionally press but‐
ton 2 using a suitable tool.4.Pull out the head restraint completely.5.Fold back the rear seat backrest.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's mirror.
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance to the traffic behind you based on what you see
in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an
accident. ◀
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Right-hand/left-hand steering
The digital compass is set for right-hand or left-
hand steering at the factory.
Setting the language
Press the adjustment button for 12‑13 seconds.
Briefly press the adjustment button again to
switch between English "E" and German "O".
The setting is automatically saved after approx.
10 seconds.
Cupholders and ashtray/
lighter
Cupholders
Two cupholders are located in the center con‐
sole in the front.
MINI Countryman: two additional cupholders
are located at the end of the center console in
the rear. Additional cupholders can be installed
on the center rail.
MINI Paceman: additional cupholders are lo‐
cated in the console between the rear seats.
Depending on the equipment, additional cu‐
pholders can be installed on the center rail.
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the
increased danger of injury in an accident. ◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable contain‐
ers into the cupholders. This may result in dam‐
age. ◀
Ashtray The ashtray is located in one of the cupholders
in the center console at the front.
Emptying Take out the entire ashtray, arrow.
When installing, ensure that the ashtray is in‐
serted in the cupholder with the adapter.
Lighter
With the engine running or the ignition
switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.
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Hazard warning system 15
Head airbags 71
Headlamp control, refer to Parking lamps/low
beams 66
Headlamps, care 187
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 66
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 68
Headlight flasher 51
Headlights 66
Headlights, cleaning, washer fluid 54
Head restraints 39
Head restraints, adjusting the height 39
Head restraints, removing 40
Heatable rear window, air conditioner 89
Heatable windshield 92
Heating, rear window with au‐ tomatic climate control 92
Heating, seats 37
Heating, windshield 92
Height adjustment, seats 35
High-beams 67
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Hill drive-off assistant 83
Hills 112
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 48
Homepage 6
Hood 165
Hood, closing 165
Hood, opening 165
Hood, unlocking 165
Horn 12
Hydraulic brake assistant 81
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Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 58 Icy roads, refer to External
temperature warning 58
Identification marks, run-flat tires 160
Identification marks, tires 156
Ignition 49
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 48
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 49
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 20
Ignition lock 48
Ignition, switched off 49
Ignition, switched on 49
Indicator and warning lamps, overview 191
Indicator and warning lamps, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 77
Indicator and warning lights 15
Individual air distribution 89
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 74
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 76
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 152
Initializing, compass, refer to Calibrating 97
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 74
Initializing, glass sunroof, electrical 32
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 14
Instrument lighting 69
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 20
Integrated universal remote control 94
Interior equipment 94 Interior lights 69
Interior lights, remote con‐ trol 24
Interior mirror 41
Interior motion sensor 31
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 96
Interior temperature, setting, air conditioner 88
Interior temperature, setting, automatic climate con‐
trol 90
Internet page 6
J Jump-starting 181
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 28
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 28
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 20
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 20
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 56
Knee airbag 71
Knocking control 150
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement 172
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 172
Lamps 66
Lamps, automatic headlight control 66
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Restraining systems, refer toSafety belts 37
Restraint systems for chil‐ dren 43
Retreaded tires 159
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 55
Roadside Assistance 181
Roadside parking light, bulb replacement 174
Roadside parking lights 67
RON recommended fuel grade 150
RON, refer to Fuel quality 150
Rubber seals, care 189
Run-flat tires 160
Run-flat tires, flat tire 75
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 152
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Safe braking 111
Safety 6
Safety belts 37
Safety belts, care 189
Safety belts, damage 39
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 39
Safety belts, rear center safety belt 38
Safety belts, reminder 39
Safety systems, airbags 71
Safety systems, safety belts 37
Saving fuel 118
Seat adjustment 36
Seat adjustment, manual 35
Seat heating 37
Seats 35
Seats, adjusting 35
Seats, heating 37
Seats, sitting safely 35
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 57 Selector lever lock, refer to Se‐
lector level positions, chang‐
ing, shiftlock 56
Selector lever positions, Step‐ tronic transmission 56
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 56
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 169
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 169
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 63
Service requirements 63
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service 169
Settings and information 60
Settings, clock 61
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 20
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 55
Shifting, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 56
Shift lever, Steptronic trans‐ mission 56
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 57
Side airbags 71
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 32
Sitting safely 35
Sliding/tilting sunroof, refer to Glass sunroof, electrical 31
Slot for remote control 48
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 143
Snow chains 163
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 170
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 60
Speedometer 14 Speed, with winter tires 160
Sport button 83
Sport program, Steptronic transmission 56
Stability control systems 81
Start/Stop button 48
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 49
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 50
Starting the engine 49
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 181
Steering wheel 42
Steering wheel, adjusting 42
Steering wheel lock 48
Steering wheel, shift pad‐ dles 57
Steptronic transmission 55
Steptronic transmission, kick‐ down 56
Steptronic transmission, over‐ riding the selector lever
lock 57
Stopping, engine 50
Storage, tires 160
Storing the vehicle 190
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 152
Summer tires, tread 157
Sun visor 96
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 50
Switching off, vehicle 50
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 59
Tailgate 26
Tailgate, Comfort Access 28
Tailgate, opening/closing 26
Tailgate, opening from the outside 26
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