2016 MINI Countryman four wheel drive

Operational readiness of airbag system
Information WARNING
Individual components can be hot after
triggering of the airbag system. There is risk of
injuries. Do not touch individual components. ◀
WARNING
Improperly executed work can lead to
failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering of the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc‐
tion, the airbag system could not trigger as in‐ tended in the event of an accident despite re‐
spective accident severity. There is risk of
injuries or danger to life. Have the airbag sys‐
tem checked, repaired, dismantled and scrap‐
ped by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop. ◀
Correct function
In the radio ready state and beyond, re‐
fer to page 58, the warning light lights
up briefly to indicate that the entire air‐
bag system and the belt tensioners are opera‐
tional.
Airbag system malfunction
▷Warning light does not light up in the radio
ready state.▷Warning light remains permanently on.
The airbag restraint system and belt tensioner
are not working. Have the vehicle checked im‐
mediately by a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
The system detects a pressure loss in a tire by
comparing the rotational speeds of the individ‐
ual wheels while moving.
In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter
and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐
sponding wheel change. This is detected and
reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐ wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐
sured.
Initialize the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
System limits
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires
cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire
inflation pressure regularly.
Sudden serious tire damage caused by external
influences cannot be indicated in advance.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:▷When the system has not been initialized.▷When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.▷Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,
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Low tire pressure messageThe warning lights come on in yellow
and red. A Check Control message is
displayed. A message is displayed on
the onboard monitor. In addition, a sig‐
nal sounds.▷There is a flat tire or substantial loss of infla‐
tion pressure on the indicated wheel.▷The system was not reset after a wheel
change and thus issues warnings based on
the inflation pressures initialized last.1.Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 226, are la‐
beled on the tire sidewall with a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC.
WARNING
A damaged regular tire with low or miss‐
ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling,
such as steering and braking response. Run-flat
tires can maintain limited stability. There is risk
of an accident. Do not continue driving if the
vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires. Fol‐
low the information on run-flat tires and con‐
tinued driving with these tires. ◀
When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC
Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐
essary.
Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires
1.Identify the damaged tire.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires. The tire pressure gauge of the
Mobility System, refer to page 226, can be
used for this purpose.If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. Reset the system.
If identification of flat tire damage is not
possible, please contact a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.2.Rectify the flat tire using the Mobility Sys‐
tem, refer to page 226.
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility Sys‐
tem, may damage the TPM wheel electron‐
ics. In this case, have the electronics
checked at the next opportunity and have
them replaced if necessary.
Run-flat tires
You can continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
WARNING
A damaged regular tire with low or miss‐
ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling,
such as steering and braking response. Run-flat
tires can maintain limited stability. There is risk
of an accident. Do not continue driving if the
vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires. Fol‐
low the information on run-flat tires and con‐
tinued driving with these tires. ◀
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.2.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.3.Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. Reset the system.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
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Wheels and tiresVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
Tire inflation pressure
Safety information It is not merely the tires' service life, but also
driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving
safety that depend on the condition of the tires
and the maintenance of the specified tire pres‐
sure.
Checking the pressure
Tires naturally lose pressure uniformly across all
four tires.
WARNING
A tire with low or missing tire inflation
pressure impacts handling, such as steering
and braking response. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Regularly check the tire inflation pressure,
and correct it as needed, e.g. twice a month
and before a long trip. ◀
Tires heat up while driving, and the tire inflation
pressure increases along with the tire's temper‐
ature. The tire inflation pressure specifications
apply to cold tires or tires at ambient tempera‐
ture.
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after a maximum of1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle
has been parked for at least 2 hours. When the
tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is
higher.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure, reset
the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 88
or reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 86.
Pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure table contains all tire
inflation pressure specifications for the speci‐
fied tire sizes at the ambient temperature. The
tire inflation pressure values apply to tire sizes
approved by the manufacturer of the vehicle
for the vehicle type.
For correct identification of the right tire infla‐
tion pressures, observe the following:▷Tire sizes of your vehicle▷Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for driving up to
100 mph or 160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph/160 km/h,
adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation
pressures listed on the following pages in the
column for traveling speeds up to 100 mph/
160 km/h to achieve optimum driving comfort.
These tire inflation pressures can also be found
on the driver's side door pillar when the driver's
door is open.
MINI Countryman:
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Dynamic Stability ControlDSC 93
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 94
E Electrical malfunction, door lock 34
Electrical malfunction, fuel filler flap 214
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 93
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 93
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 214
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation 34
Emergency operation, Step‐ tronic transmission, refer to
Selector lever lock, overrid‐
ing 67
Energy, saving, refer to Saving fuel 128
Engine, breaking in 120
Engine compartment 230
Engine oil, adding 232
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 233
Engine oil, alternative oil types 233
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 74
Engine oil, dip stick 232
Engine oil, filling capacity 263
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 236
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 233
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 233 Engine, overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature 69
Engine start, assistance 248
Engine, starting 59
Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐ cess 37
Engine, starting, Start/Stop button 58
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 58
Engine, switching off 60
Equipment, interior 105
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 93
Exchanging wheels/tires 224
Exterior mirrors 50
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 50
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 51
Exterior sensors, care 257
External devices 167
External temperature dis‐ play 68
External temperature display, changing the unit of meas‐
ure 72
External temperature display, on onboard computer 72
External temperature warn‐ ing 68
F Fader 154
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 75
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 40
Fan, refer to Air flow rate for air conditioner 100
Fan, refer to Air flow rate with automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 46 Fault messages, refer to Check
Control 75
Filling capacities 263
Filter, refer to Activated-char‐ coal filter 102
Filter, refer to Microfilter 102
Filter, refer to Microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 104
First aid kit 248
First aid, refer to First aid kit 248
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 33
Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor 86
Flat tire, indicator/warning lamp 86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 85
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, flat tire message 86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, initializ‐ ing the system 86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains 85
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, system limits 85
Flat tire, run-flat tire 87
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 87
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 87
Flat tire, wheel change 245
Floor mats, care 257
FM/AM station 156
Fog lights 80
Foot brake 121
Footwell lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 81
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 95
Front airbags 82
Front fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Front fog lights 80
Front lights, bulb replace‐ ment 240 Seite 273Everything from A to ZREFERENCE273
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