The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops
back out.
WARNING
Contact with hot heating elements or the
hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause
burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the
cigarette lighter falls down or is held against
the respective objects. There is risk of fire and
injuries. Hold the cigarette lighter on its handle.
Make sure that children do not use the ciga‐
rette lighter and do not burn themselves, e.g.
by carrying the remote control along when ex‐
iting the vehicle. ◀
Connecting electrical de‐
vices
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on. The
total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volt.
Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to
insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
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. ◀
CAUTION
If metal objects fall into the socket, they
can cause a short circuit. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Replace the cigarette lighter or socket cover again after using the socket. ◀
Socket in the center console Remove the cover or lighter, refer to page 100,
from the socket.Socket in the rear
MINI Countryman
Take out the cover.
MINI Paceman
Take out the cover.
Socket in the cargo area
MINI Countryman
Take out the cover.
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accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐
gine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use coasting conditions When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and coast to a halt in the
highest applicable gear.
On a downhill slope, take your foot off the ac‐
celerator and coast in a suitable gear.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine
during longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Fuel savings are already achieved after the en‐
gine is turned off for as little as 4 seconds.
Switch off any functions
that are not currently
needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
consume additional fuel, especially in city and
stop-and-go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they are
not actually needed.Have maintenance car‐
ried out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. MINI
recommends that maintenance work be per‐
formed by a MINI dealer’s service center.
For information on the MINI Maintenance Sys‐
tem, refer to page 172.Seite 121Saving fuelDRIVING TIPS121
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12CauseHow to respondEngine malfunction with adverse effect on
emissions.Further driving at a moderate pace
is possible. Have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible.Lights up in red:The engine is overheating.Carefully bring the car to a stop,
switch off the engine and allow it to
cool down. Do not open the hood;
otherwise, there would be a risk of
injury due to scalding. Contact a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair
shop.Lights up in yellow:The engine is too hot.Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked
without delay if the situation reoc‐
curs.Lights up in red:Battery is no longer being charged. Alterna‐
tor malfunction.Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the power supply
system checked without delay.Lights up in yellow:The battery charge level is very low, the bat‐
tery is old or is not securely connected.Charge the battery by taking a long
drive or using an external charger.
If necessary, switch off automatic
power consumers. Have the battery
checked as soon as possible.Indication in US models
The parking brake is set.Indication in Canadian models
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12CauseHow to respondTransmission limp-home program active
with restricted range of gears, possibly with
reduced acceleration.Further driving at a moderate pace
is possible. Have the system
checked immediately.Gears can be engaged without depressing
the brake.Always depress the brake to en‐
gage a gear.Automatic selector lever locked:Manually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page 59.Lights up in yellow:Have the system checked as soon
as possible.Automatic selector lever locked:
The selector lever is locked in position P
with the engine running or the ignition
switched on and the brake depressed orManually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page 59.The brake signal is malfunctioning: a gear
can be engaged without depressing the
brake.To engage a gear while the vehicle
is at a standstill, always depress the
brake. Before leaving the vehicle,
move the selector lever to position
P and switch off the engine.Lights up in red:The transmission is overheating.Bring the car to a stop and move
the selector lever to position P. Al‐
low the transmission to cool down.
Further driving at a moderate pace
is possible. Have the system
checked if the situation reoccurs.Lights up in yellow:The transmission is too hot.Avoid high engine loads. Further
driving at a moderate pace is possi‐
ble.Selector lever position P not engaged. The
vehicle is not secured against rolling.Selector lever position P not engaged. The
ignition cannot be switched off.Engage selector lever position P
when you wish to switch off the ig‐
nition, refer to page 50.Seite 203Indicator/warning lampsMOBILITY203
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Cradle for telephone or mobilephone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 145
Cruise control 88
Cupholders 100
Current fuel consumption 63
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 71
D Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 72
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Date, display format 64
Date, setting 65
Daytime running lights 70
Decorative trim, care 193
Defogging windows 92
Defroster, rear window, auto‐ matic climate control 95
Defroster, rear window, with air conditioner 92
Defrosting windows 92
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 92
Digital compass 98
Dip stick, engine oil 168
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 53
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 72
Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 193
Displays, cleaning 193
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, remote control bat‐ tery 30
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 90 Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 20
Door lock 25
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 23
Doors, manual operation 25
Doors, unlocking and locking, confirmation signals 23
Doors, unlocking and locking from the inside 25
Doors, unlocking and locking, from the outside 22
DOT Quality Grades 158
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 86
Driving notes, breaking in 112
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 86
Driving on poor roads 114
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 84
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 112
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 95
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 84
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 85
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 84
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 85
E
Electrical malfunction, door lock 25
Electrical malfunction, fuel filler flap 150
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 84 Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 84
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 150
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation 25
Emergency operation, Step‐ tronic transmission, refer to
Selector lever lock, overrid‐
ing 59
Energy, saving, refer to Saving fuel 120
Engine, breaking in 112
Engine compartment 166
Engine oil, adding 168
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 169
Engine oil, alternative oil types 169
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 66
Engine oil, dip stick 168
Engine oil, filling capacity 211
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 172
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 169
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 169
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 62
Engine start, assistance 184
Engine, starting 51
Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Engine, starting, Start/Stop button 50
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 50
Engine, switching off 52
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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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Opening and closing from theoutside 22
Opening and closing, using the door lock 25
Opening and closing, via the remote control 22
Opening and unlocking from the inside 26
Outside air mode, automatic climate control 94
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 92
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, automatic
climate control 94
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 62
Own safety 6
P
Park Distance Control PDC 90
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 90
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 90
Parking brake 52
Parking light, bulb replace‐ ment 177
Parking lights 69
Parking lights/low beams 69
PDC Park Distance Control 90
Personal Profile 21
Pinch protection, windows 34
Pivoting sun visor 98
Plastic, care 192
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 93
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter 93
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 95
Poor road operation 114
Power windows 33 Power windows, refer to Win‐
dows 33
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 169
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 79
Pressure, tires 154
Pressure warning, tires 77
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 160
Profile, tires 159
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows 34
R
Radio MINI Boost CD 124
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 20
Radio ready state 50
Radio ready state, switched off 51
Radio ready state, switched on 50
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 50
Rain sensor 55
Range 63
Rear 37
Rear fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 179
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 179
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Countryman 102
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Paceman 103
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 42
Rear window defroster with air conditioner 92 Rear window defroster with
automatic climate con‐
trol 95
Rear window, washing 56
Rear window wiper 56
Recirculated air mode, air conditioner 92
Recirculated air mode, auto‐ matic climate control 94
Recommended fuel grade 152
Recommended tire brands 161
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 29
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 66
Remaining range, refer to Range 63
Remote control 20
Remote control, battery re‐ placement 30
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess, malfunctions 29
Remote control, garage door opener 96
Remote control, radio interfer‐ ence 24
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 50
Remote control, service data 172
Remote control, universal 96
Replacement remote con‐ trol 20
Replacing wheels/tires 160
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 62
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
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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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