2016 MINI Countryman sunroof

Securing cargoLashing eyes in the cargo area
MINI Countryman
MINI Paceman
Securing cargo
▷Secure smaller and lighter pieces with tight‐
ening belts or straps.▷Secure larger and heavier pieces with cargo
straps.
Adhere to the information included with
the cargo straps.▷Eight mounting eyes are available for fas‐
tening the cargo straps.
Two of them are located on the side wall of
the cargo area, arrows 1, and two are lo‐
cated on the rear wall of the cargo area, ar‐
rows 2.
WARNING
Improperly stowed objects can shift and
be thrown into the car's interior, e.g. in the
event of an accident or during braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers. Vehicle occupants can be hit
and injured. There is risk of injuries. Stow and
secure objects and cargo properly.
Do not secure cargo using the upper LATCH
mounting points, refer to page 48; otherwise,
these may become damaged. ◀
Roof-mounted luggage
rack
InformationA special rack system is available as an optional
accessory.
Securing
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available for
the movement of the glass sunroof.
Loading Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center ofgravity when loaded, they have a major effect
on vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and driving:▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.▷Always load the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.▷Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie with
ratchet straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.▷Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration
and braking maneuvers. Take corners gen‐
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The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery in tem‐
perate climate conditions.
A dealer’s service center will be glad to answer
any questions you may have.
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
Information CAUTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents, which means that the 12V on-board network
can be overloaded or damaged. There is risk of
property damage. Only connect battery charg‐
ers for the vehicle battery to the starting aid
terminals in the engine compartment. ◀
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the
engine is switched off. Connections, refer to
page 184.
General information
Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged to
achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in
the following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to
travel short distances.▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
Power failure
After a temporary power failure, some equip‐
ment will be restricted in its use and will need
to be reinitialized. In addition, certain individual
settings will be lost and must be updated:
▷Time and date: the values must be up‐
dated, refer to page 65.▷Radio: the stations need to be stored again,
refer to page 128.▷Glass sunroof, electrical: it may only be pos‐
sible to tilt the roof. The system needs to be
initialized. Contact a dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair
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ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 84
Exchanging wheels/tires 160
Exterior mirrors 42
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 42
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 43
Exterior sensors, care 193
External temperature dis‐ play 61
External temperature display, changing the unit 64
External temperature warn‐ ing 61
F Failure messages, refer to Check Control 67
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 32
Fan, refer to Air flow rate for air conditioner 91
Fan, refer to Air flow rate with automatic climate con‐
trol 94
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 38
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 67
Filling capacities 211
Filter, refer to Activated-char‐ coal filter 93
Filter, refer to Microfilter 93
Filter, refer to Microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 95
First aid kit 184
First aid, refer to First aid kit 184
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 23
Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor 78
Flat tire, indicator/warning lamp 78 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 77
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, flat tire message 78
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, initializ‐ ing the system 78
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains 77
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, system limits 77
Flat tire, run-flat tire 79
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 79
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 79
Flat tire, wheel change 181
Floor mats, care 193
Fog lights 72
Foot brake 113
Footwell lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 72
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 86
Front airbags 74
Front fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 177
Front fog lights 72
Front lights, bulb replace‐ ment 176
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 75
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 77
Fuel 152
Fuel, additives 152
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 63
Fuel cap, closing 150
Fuel consumption display, average fuel consump‐
tion 63
Fuel filler flap, closing 150
Fuel filler flap, opening 150
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 150
Fuel gauge 62 Fuel, refer to Average fuel
consumption 63
Fuel, saving 120
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 211
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 211
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 211
Fuse 183
G Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 96
Gasoline 152
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 62
Gear change, manual trans‐ mission 57
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 58
Gear display, Steptronic trans‐ mission 57
Glare protection 98
Glass sunroof, electrical 32
Glass sunroof, electrical, open‐ ing/closing 33
Glass sunroof, electrical, rais‐ ing 32
Glass sunroof, electric, con‐ venient operation 23
Glass sunroof, electric, remote control 23
H Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 176
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 52
Hand car wash, care 191
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 97
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Hazard warning system 15
Head airbags 74
Headlamp control, refer to Parking lamps/low
beams 69
Headlamps, care 191
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 69
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 71
Headlight flasher 53
Headlights 69
Headlights, cleaning, washer fluid 57
Head restraints 41
Head restraints, adjusting the height 41
Head restraints, removing 42
Heatable rear window, air conditioner 92
Heatable windshield 95
Heating, rear window with au‐ tomatic climate control 95
Heating, seats 38
Heating, windshield 95
Height adjustment, seats 36
High-beams 70
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 176
Hill drive-off assistant 86
Hills 114
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 50
Homepage 6
Hood 167
Hood, closing 167
Hood, opening 167
Hood, unlocking 167
Horn 12
Hydraulic brake assistant 84
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 61 Icy roads, refer to External
temperature warning 61
Identification marks, run-flat tires 162
Identification marks, tires 158
Ignition 50
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 50
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 50
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 20
Ignition lock 50
Ignition, switched off 51
Ignition, switched on 50
Indicator and warning lamps, overview 194
Indicator and warning lamps, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 80
Indicator and warning lights 15
Individual air distribution 92
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 77
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 79
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 154
Initializing, compass, refer to Calibrating 99
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 78
Initializing, glass sunroof, electrical 33
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 14
Instrument lighting 72
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 20
Integrated universal remote control 96
Interior equipment 96 Interior lights 72
Interior lights, remote con‐ trol 24
Interior mirror 43
Interior motion sensor 32
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 98
Interior temperature, setting, air conditioner 91
Interior temperature, setting, automatic climate con‐
trol 93
Internet page 6
J Jump-starting 184
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 28
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 28
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 21
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 20
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 58
Knee airbag 74
Knocking control 152
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement 175
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 175
Lamps 69
Lamps, automatic headlight control 69
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 38 Seite 216REFERENCEEverything from A to Z216
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Restraining systems, refer toSafety belts 38
Restraint systems for chil‐ dren 45
Retreaded tires 161
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 57
Roadside Assistance 184
Roadside parking light, bulb replacement 177
Roadside parking lights 70
RON recommended fuel grade 152
RON, refer to Fuel quality 152
Rubber seals, care 192
Run-flat tires 162
Run-flat tires, flat tire 78
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 154
S
Safe braking 113
Safety belts, care 193
Safety belts, damage 41
Safety belts, indicator/warning light 41
Safety belts, rear center safety belt 40
Safety belts, reminder 41
Safety systems, airbags 74
Safety systems, safety belts 38
Saving fuel 120
Seat adjustment 37
Seat adjustment, manual 36
Seat belts 38
Seat heating 38
Seats 36
Seats, adjusting 36
Seats, heating 38
Seats, sitting safely 36
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 59 Selector lever lock, refer to Se‐
lector level positions, chang‐
ing, shiftlock 58
Selector lever positions, Step‐ tronic transmission 58
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 58
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 172
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 172
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 66
Service requirements 66
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service 172
Settings and information 63
Settings, clock 64
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 21
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 57
Shifting, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 58
Shift lever, Steptronic trans‐ mission 58
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 59
Side airbags 74
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 33
Sitting safely 36
Sliding/tilting sunroof, refer to Glass sunroof, electrical 32
Slot for remote control 50
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 145
Snow chains 165
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 173
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 63
Speedometer 14 Speed, with winter tires 161
Sport button 86
Sport program, Steptronic transmission 58
Stability control systems 84
Start/Stop button 50
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 51
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 52
Starting the engine 51
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 184
Steering wheel 44
Steering wheel, adjusting 44
Steering wheel lock 50
Steering wheel, shift pad‐ dles 59
Steptronic transmission 57
Steptronic transmission, kick‐ down 58
Steptronic transmission, over‐ riding the selector lever
lock 59
Stopping, engine 52
Storage, tires 162
Storing the vehicle 193
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 154
Summer tires, tread 159
Sun visor 98
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 52
Switching off, vehicle 52
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 62
Tailgate 27
Tailgate, Comfort Access 29
Tailgate, opening/closing 27
Tailgate, opening from the outside 27
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