2016 MINI Clubman battery replacement

Battery replacement
CAUTION
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle
functions. There is a risk of personal and prop‐
erty damage. Only vehicle batteries that are
compatible with your vehicle type should be in‐
stalled in your vehicle. Information on compati‐
ble vehicle batteries is available at your dealer’s
service center.◀
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop to ensure that all
comfort features are fully available and that
any Check Control messages of these comfort
features are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently
charged to guarantee that the battery remains
usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:
▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.
▷If the vehicle is not used for more than a
month.
▷Steptronic transmission: when parked for
long periods of time in selector lever posi‐
tion D, R or N.
Information
CAUTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐
work can be overloaded or damaged. There is
risk of property damage. Only connect battery
chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting
aid terminals in the engine compartment.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 217, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a power loss, some equipment needs to
be newly initialized or individual settings up‐
dated, for example:
▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability
of the navigation.
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.
▷Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to
page 49.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop or
take them to a collection point.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
Information
WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is risk of
fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do
not replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating.◀
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐
tem 117
Acceleration Assistant, see
Launch Control 77
Accessories and parts 8
ACC, see camera-based cruise
control 121
Activated-charcoal filter 144
Active Cruise Control, see
camera-based cruise con‐
trol 121
Additives, oil 197
Adjustments, seats/head re‐
straints 50
Adjustments, steering
wheel 59
After washing vehicle 222
Airbags 101
Airbags, indicator/warning
light 102
Air circulation, see Recircu‐
lated-air mode 140, 143
Air conditioner 139
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐
ing function 140, 142
Air distribution,
manual 140, 143
Air flow, air conditioner 140
Air flow, automatic climate
control 143
Air pressure, tires 182
Air vents, see Ventilation 144
Alarm system 44
Alarm triggering 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐
sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering
wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter
tires 188
Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 147
Alternative oil types 197
Antifreeze, washer fluid 73
Antilock Brake System,
ABS 117
Anti-slip control, see DSC 117
App, MINI Motorer’s Guide 6
Approved axle load 229
Arrival time 89
Ash tray 150
Assistance when driving
off 120
Assist system, see Intelligent
Safety 110
AUTO intensity 143
Automatic car wash 221
Automatic climate con‐
trol 141
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, Front-
seat passenger airbags 103
Automatic headlight con‐
trol 97
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air
control 143
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 75
AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 142
AUTO program, intensity 143
Auto Start/Stop function 66
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 229
B
Backrest curvature, see Lum‐
bar support 51, 52
Band-aids, see First-aid
kit 216
Battery replacement, vehicle
battery 214
Battery, vehicle 213
Being towed, see Tow-starting
and towing 217
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cu‐
pholder 156
Bonus range, GREEN
Mode 171
Bottle holder, see Cu‐
pholder 156
Brake assistant 117
Brake discs, break-in 162
Brake pads, break-in 162
Braking, hints 163
Breakdown assistance 216
Break-in 162
Brightness of Control Dis‐
play 92
Bug light 205
Bulb replacement 204
Bulb replacement, front 205
Bulb replacement, rear 207
Bulb replacement, side 211
Bulbs and lights 204
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐
ing 216
C
California Proposition 65
Warning 8
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Rear window de‐
froster 141, 144
Recirculated-air filter 144
Recirculated-air
mode 140, 143
Recommended fuel
grade 180
Recommended tire
brands 187
Refueling 178
Remaining range 85
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, blocking 35
Remote control, malfunc‐
tion 39
Remote control, replacing the
battery 34
Remote control, univer‐
sal 146
Replacement fuse 214
Replacing parts 203
Replacing the battery, remote
control 34
Replacing wheels/tires 187
Reporting safety malfunc‐
tions 10
RES CNCL button, see camera-
based cruise control 121
RES CNCL button, see Cruise
control 127
Reserve warning, see
Range 85
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 105
Retaining straps, securing
cargo 166
Retreaded tires 187
Roadside parking lights 97
RON recommended fuel
grade 180
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 229
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 166
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐
nent, see Run-flat tires 188
Rubber components,
care 223
Run-flat tires 188
S
Safe braking 163
Safety belt reminder for driv‐
er's seat and front passenger
seat 54
Safety belts 53
Safety belts, care 224
Safety switch, windows 47
Safety systems, airbags 101
Saving fuel 168
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐
play 18
Screwdriver 203
Sealant 189
Seat and mirror memory 56
Seat belts, see Safety belts 53
Seat heating, front 52
Seating position for chil‐
dren 60
Seats 50
Selection list in instrument
cluster 88
Selector lever, Steptronic
transmission 75
Sensors, care 224
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐
tion Based Service CBS 201
Service requirements, dis‐
play 85
SET button, see camera-based
cruise control 121
SET button, see Cruise con‐
trol 127
Settings, locking/unlocking 43
Settings, mirrors 57
Settings on Control Display 91
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐
ror 56
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 76
Side airbag 101
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 44
Sitting safely 50
Size 228
Slide/tilt glass roof 47
Snow chains 192
Socket 150
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐
nostics 202
Spare fuse 214
Spare tire, see Emergency
wheel 212
Speed, average 89
Speed limit detection, on‐
board computer 89
Speed limiter, display 86
Speed Limit Information 86
Speed warning 91
Split Doors 40
Split doors via remote con‐
trol 38
Split screen 23
Sport displays 90
SPORT program, Dynamic
Driving Control 119
Sport program, transmis‐
sion 76
Stability control systems 117
Standard view, Head-up Dis‐
play 94
Start/stop, automatic func‐
tion 66
Start/Stop button 64
Start function during malfunc‐
tion 35
Starting the engine 65
Status control display,
tires 105
Status information, onboard
monitor 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Steptronic Sport transmission,
see Steptronic transmis‐
sion 75
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