2016 MINI Clubman Owner's Manual

Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
features
and
op

PreparationNOTE
In the case of body contact between the
two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during
jump-starting. There is a risk of property dam~ age. Make sure that no body contact occurs. '

3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverseorder.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing
Safety
information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brak~
ing function. There is a risk of an accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing. '

Tow
truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
NOTE
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur on vehicle parts. There is a risk of property
damage. Lift vehicle using suitable means. '

NOTE
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur on vehicle parts. There is a risk of property
damage. Lift vehicle using suitable means. '

Tow
fitting
General
information
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car~ ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the vehicle.
The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit,
refer to page 214, are together in the cargo
area.
Use of the tow fitting:
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CareVehicle
features
and
op

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.
In some vehicle washes, you are required to leave the vehicle. 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.
A signal sounds when you leave the vehicle while in selector lever position N.
Driving
out
of
a
vehicle
wash To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.2.Press on the clutch pedal.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis~sion:
1.Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.2.Depress the brake pedal.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
Headlights
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