2016 MINI Clubman transmission oil

CAUTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of
property damage. Do not add too much engine
oil. When too much engine oil is added, have oil
level corrected by a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair
shop.◀
Detailed measurement
The concept
In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked when the vehicle is stationary,
and displayed via a scale.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Requirements
▷Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.▷Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.
▷Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se‐
lector lever position N or P and accelerator
pedal not depressed.
▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Information
WARNING
Operating materials, for example oils,
greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harmful in‐
gredients. There is risk of injuries or danger to
life. Observe the instructions on the containers.
Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children.◀
CAUTION
A too low engine oil level causes engine
damage. There is risk of property damage.
Add engine oil within the next
125 miles/200 km.◀
CAUTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of
property damage. Do not add too much engine
oil. When too much engine oil is added, have oil
level corrected by a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair
shop.◀
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page 193.
Opening the oil filler neck
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Manual transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Steptronic transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Make sure that the parking brake is re‐
leased.
4.Press the Start/Stop button to switch off the
engine.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and two Check-Control messages are
displayed.
A signal sounds when you leave the vehicle
while in selector lever position N.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.
▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.
▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper
blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
using care and cleaning products from MINI.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health. There is
risk of injuries. When cleaning the interior, open
the doors or windows. Only use products in‐
tended for cleaning vehicles. Follow the instruc‐
tions on the container.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
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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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Steptronic transmission 75
Stopping the engine 65
Storage compartments 155
Storage, tires 188
Storing the vehicle 224
Suitable engine oil types 197
Summer tires, tread 186
Sun visor 150
Supplementary text mes‐
sages 83
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐
ing 119
Switch-on times, parked-car
ventilation 145
Switch, see Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T
Tachometer 84
Tailgate, see split doors 40
Tail lamps 207
Technical changes, refer to
Own Safety 7
Technical data 228
Temperature, air condi‐
tioner 140
Temperature, automatic cli‐
mate control 142
Temperature display for exter‐
nal temperature 84
Temperature, engine 89
Tempomat, see camera-based
cruise control 121
Terminal, starting aid 217
Text messages, supplemen‐
tary 83
Theft alarm system, see Alarm
system 44
Thigh support 52
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Time of arrival 89
Tire damage 186
Tire identification marks 184
Tire inflation pressure 182
Tire inflation pressure moni‐
tor, refer to FTM 108
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 104
Tires, changing 187
Tire sealant 189
Tires, everything on wheels
and tires 182
Tires, run-flat tires 188
Tire tread 186
Tone, refer to Integrated
Owner's Manual
Tools 203
Total vehicle weight 229
Touchpad 21
Towing 217
Tow-starting 217
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor 104
Traction control 118
TRACTION drive mode, driving
dynamics 118
Transmission lock, releasing
manually 77
Transmission, manual trans‐
mission 74
Transmission, see Steptronic
transmission 75
Transporting children
safely 60
Tread, tires 186
Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 70
Trip odometer 84
Trip onboard computer 90
Trip recorder, see Trip odome‐
ter 84
Turning circle lines, rearview
camera 133
Turn signal, front 205
Turn signal, side 211
Turn signals, operation 70
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐
placement 207
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measurement 92
Universal remote control 146
Unlock button, Steptronic
transmission 75
Unlocking/locking via door
lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐
mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 223
USB interface 151
V
Vanity mirror 150
Vehicle battery 213
Vehicle battery, replacing 214
Vehicle, break-in 162
Vehicle care 222
Vehicle features and op‐
tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐
ber 10
Vehicle jack 212
Vehicle paint 222
Vehicle storage 224
Vehicle wash 221
Ventilation 144
Ventilation, see Parked-car
ventilation 144
VIN, see vehicle identification
number 10
Voice activation system 26
W
Warning and indicator lamps,
see Check Control 80
Warning displays, see Check
Control 80
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