2018 MINI Countryman Owner's Manual

Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle
General
information
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power for a short distance, for instance
in a vehicle wash, or be pushed.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N:
with
a
latching
selector
lever1.Switch on the ignition.2.If necessary, release the parking brake.3.Depress the brake pedal.4.Touch the selector lever lock and engage
selector lever position N.5.Release brake.
The vehicle may roll.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able
to change the selector lever position.
Manually unlock the transmission lock, if
needed, refer to page 107.
Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Step on the accelerator pedal be~
yond the resistance point at the full throttle po~
sition.
Sport
program
M/S
Concept
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for a sportier driv~ ing style. The transmission, for instance shiftsup later and the shifting times are shorter.
Activating
the
sport
program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selec~
tor lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru~ ment cluster, for instance S1.
The sport program of the transmission is acti~
vated.
Ending
the
Sport
program Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Manual
mode
M/S
Concept
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual
mode.
Activating
manual
mode
1.Press the selector lever to the left out of se~
lector lever position D, arrow 1.2.Push the selector lever forward or pull it backward, arrows 2.Seite 105DrivingCONTROLS105
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Manual mode M/S becomes active and the gear
is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru~ ment cluster, for instance M1.
Shifting'

Shifting'

General
information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 204, period.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Functional
requirements Launch Control is available as soon as the en~
gine and transmission are at operating temper~ ature.
The engine is at operating temperature after an uninterrupted trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.
Depending on the external temperature and driving style, the transmission requires an unin~
terrupted trip of up to 30 miles/50 km in order
to reach the operating temperature required
for Launch Control.
Start
with
launch
control
While the engine is running:1. Press button and select SPORT with
the MINI Driving Modes switch.
The instrument cluster displays TRACTION
in combination with SPORT. The DSC OFF
indicator light lights up.2.Engage selector lever position S.3.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.4.Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the
resistance point at the full throttle position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument cluster.5.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within3 seconds, release the brake.Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After Launch Control has been used, the trans~
mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes
before Launch Control can be used again.
After
using
Launch
Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dy~
namic Stability Control again.
System
limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.Seite 108CONTROLSDriving108
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DisplaysVehicle
features
and
op

Electronic
displays1Driver assistance systems
Messages, for instance Check Control
Timeps 115
External temperatureps 114
Selection listsps 118Total miles/trip odometerps 114
Onboard Computerps 1182Selector lever positionps 103
Gear shift indicatorps 1163MINI Driving Modes switch statusps 155Check
Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
General
information
A Check Control message is displayed as a com~ bination of indicator or warning lights and SMS
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output
and a SMS text message may appear on the
Control Display.Indicator/warning
lights
General
information
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a
variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red
lights Safety
belt
reminder Indicator light flashes or is illuminated:
safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buckled. The safety belt re~
minder can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat.Seite 110CONTROLSDisplays110
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Make sure that the safety belts are positionedcorrectly.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
not working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer

DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivatedor
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
is
activated
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.DSC, refer to page 153, and DTC, refer
to page 154.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 142.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator light lights up: the Tire
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire in~
flation pressure or a flat tire. Follow the
information in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and then continu~ ously lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire infla~
tion pressure can be detected.'