2016 MINI Clubman low beam

System limits
The automatic headlamp control cannot serve
as a substitute for your personal judgment of
lighting conditions.
E. g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or
hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under these
conditions, you should always switch on the
lights manually.
Daytime running lights
General information
Position of switch: , ,
The daytime running lights light up when the
ignition is switched on. After the ignition is
switched off, the parking lights light up in posi‐
tion .
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, daytime running lights are
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐
vate the daytime running lights.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"2."Lighting"3."Daytime running lamps"
Settings are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently used.
Cornering lamp
General information
Position of switch:
When going around corners, the cornering light
also lights the interior area of the curve. Below
a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h when the
turn signal is switched on and the steering an‐
gle is detected, there is automatic activation.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Cornering light is malfunctioning or has failed.
Have the system immediately checked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
High-beam Assistant
The concept
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic
participants early on and automatically
switches the high beams on or off depending
on the traffic situation. The assistant ensures
that the high beams are switched on, whenever
the traffic situation allows. In the low speed
range, the high beams are not switched on by
the system.
General information
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to
adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
The driver can intervene at any time and switch
the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating
1.Depending on the equipment, turn the light
switch into position or .
2.Press button on the turn signal lever, arrow.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
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When the low beams are on, the lights are au‐
tomatically brightened or dimmed.
The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams.
Deactivating
The High-beam Assistant is deactivated when
manually switching the high beams on and off,
refer to page 71.
To reactivate the High-beam Assistant, press
the button on the turn signal lever.
System limits
The High-beam Assistant cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of
when to use the high beams. Therefore, man‐
ually switch off the high beams in situations
where required to avoid a safety risk.
The system is not fully functional in the follow‐
ing situations, and driver intervention may be
necessary:
▷In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.
▷When detecting poorly-lit road users such
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders
and wagons; when driving close to train or
ship traffic; and at animal crossings.
▷In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,
in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming
traffic on highways.
▷In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the
presence of highly reflective signs.
▷When the windshield behind the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with
stickers, etc.
Fog lights
Front fog lights
The low beams must be switched on.
Press button. The green indicator lamp
lights up.
If the automatic headlight control, refer to
page 97, is activated, the low beams will come
on automatically when you switch on the front
fog lights.
When the high beams or headlight flasher are
activated, the front fog lights are not switched
on.
Rear fog lights
The low beams or front fog lights must be
switched on.
Press button. The yellow indicator
lamp lights up.
If the automatic headlight control, refer to
page 97, is activated, the low beams will come
on automatically when you switch on the rear
fog lights.
Instrument lighting
Adjusting
The parking lights or low beams
must be switched on to adjust
the brightness.
Adjust the brightness with the
thumbwheel.
Interior lights
General information
The interior lights, footwell lights, access lights
and courtesy lights are controlled automati‐
cally.
Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐
trols brightness of some of these features.
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Front lights, bulb replacement
Overview
Halogen headlights
1Low beams/high beams2Turn signal
LED headlights
1Daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams3Turn signalBug light1Parking lights2Daytime running lights3Fog lights
LED bug light
1Parking lights2Fog lights
LED low beams/LED high beams
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 204.
The lights feature LED technology. In the case
of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s service cen‐
ter or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Halogen low beams/halogen high
beams
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 204.
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Steptronic transmission: transporting
the vehicle
Information
The vehicle must not be towed if the front
wheels are touching the ground.
CAUTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a lifted rear axle. There is
risk of property damage. Have vehicle trans‐
ported only with lifted front axle or on a load‐
ing platform.◀
Tow truck
Your vehicle should be transported with a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Pushing vehicle
To maneuver vehicle from the danger area,
manually unlock the transmission lock, refer to
page 77, if needed.
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing
CAUTION
If manual unlocking of the parking brake
is not possible, the vehicle cannot be moved or
towed. There is risk of property damage. The
vehicle should only be transported on a loading
platform.◀
Information the following instructions:
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.
▷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.
▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter than
the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.
▷Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h.
▷Do not exceed a towing distance of
30 miles/50 km.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
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Front-end collision warning
with City Braking func‐
tion 111
Front fog lights 99
Front-seat passenger airbags,
automatic deactivation 103
Front-seat passenger airbags,
indicator lamp 103
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 108
Fuel 180
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐
age fuel consumption 89
Fuel filler flap 178
Fuel gauge 84
Fuel lid 178
Fuel quality 180
Fuel recommendation 180
Fuel, tank capacity 230
Fuse 214
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐
versal Integrated Remote
Control 146
Gasoline 180
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐
mission 75
Gear shift indicator 86
General driving notes 163
Glare shield 150
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof 47
Glove compartment 155
GREEN Mode 169
GREEN Mode, bonus
range 171
GREEN Mode driving style
analysis 173
GREEN Mode indicator 169
GREEN - program, driving dy‐
namics 119
GREEN tip 171
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 229
Ground clearance 164
H
Halogen headlights 205
Handbrake, see Parking
brake 68
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code 147
Hazard warning flashers 216
Head airbag 101
Headlight control, auto‐
matic 97
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐
ture 97
Headlight flasher 71
Headlight glass 204
Headlights, care 222
Head restraints 50
Head restraints, front 54
Head restraints, rear 55
Head-up Display 93
Head-up Display, standard
view 94
Heavy cargo, stowing 166
High-beam Assistant 98
High beams 71
High beams/low beams, see
High-beam Assistant 98
Hills 164
Hill start assistant, see Drive-
off assistant 120
Holder for beverages 156
Homepage 6
Hood 193
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 163
HUD Head-up Display 93
Hydroplaning 163
I
Ice warning, see External tem‐
perature warning 84
Icy roads, see External tem‐
perature warning 84
Identification marks, tires 184
Identification number, see ve‐
hicle identification num‐
ber 10
Ignition key, see Remote con‐
trol 34
Ignition off 64
Ignition on 64
Illuminated ring, central in‐
strument cluster 92
Indication of a flat
tire 105, 108
Indicator lamp, see Check
Control 80
Individual air distribu‐
tion 140, 143
Individual settings, see Per‐
sonal Profile 36
Inflation pressure, tires 182
Inflation pressure warning,
tires 108
Info display, refer to On-Board
computer 88
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 105
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 108
Instrument cluster 79
Instrument cluster, electronic
displays 80
Instrument lighting 99
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in
the vehicle 29
Intelligent Safety 110
Intensity, AUTO program 143
Interior equipment 146
Interior lights 99
Interior lights during unlock‐
ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle
locked 38
Interior mirror, automatic
dimming feature 59
Interior mirror, manually dim‐
mable 59
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Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, com‐
pass 148
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐
quirements 85
Interval mode 72
J
Jacking points for the vehicle
jack 212
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐
sion 75
Jump-starting 216
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐
cess 41
Key Memory, see Personal
Profile 36
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐
mission 75
Knee airbag 102
L
Label on recommended
tires 187
Lamp replacement 204
Lamp replacement, front 205
Lamp replacement, rear 207
Lamp replacement, side 211
Language on Control Dis‐
play 92
Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 166
LATCH child restraint sys‐
tem 62
Launch Control 77
Leather, care 222
LED bug light 205
LED headlights 205
LED ring, central instrument
cluster 92
LEDs, light-emitting di‐
odes 204
Letters and numbers, enter‐
ing 25
Light 96
Light-alloy wheels, care 223
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 204
Lighter 150
Lighting 96
Lights and bulbs 204
Light switch 96
Load 166
Loading 165
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door
lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐
mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Lock, power window 47
Locks, doors, and windows 63
Low beams 96
Low beams, automatic, see
High-beam Assistant 98
Lower back support 52
Lower back support, mechani‐
cal 51
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 166
Lumbar support 52
Lumbar support, mechani‐
cal 51
M
Maintenance 201
Maintenance require‐
ments 201
Maintenance, service require‐
ments 85
Maintenance system,
MINI 201
Make-up mirror 150
Malfunction displays, see
Check Control 80
Manual air distribu‐
tion 140, 143
Manual air flow 140, 143
Manual brake, see Parking
brake 68
Manual mode, transmis‐
sion 76
Manual operation, door
lock 39
Manual operation, exterior
mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 178
Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC 130
Manual operation, rearview
camera 132
Manual transmission 74
Manufacturer of the MINI 7
Marking, run-flat tires 188
Master key, see Remote con‐
trol 34
Maximum cooling 142
Maximum speed, display 86
Maximum speed, winter
tires 188
Measurement, units of 92
Medical kit 216
Memory, seat, mirror 56
Menu in instrument cluster 88
Menus, refer to onboard mon‐
itor operating concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐
trol 80
Microfilter 141, 144
MID - program, driving dy‐
namics 119
MINI Connected, refer to
Integrated Owner's Manual
MINI maintenance sys‐
tem 201
MINIMALISM Analyser 173
MINIMALISM info 172
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