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Owner's Manual. Mini Countryman Plug-In Hybrid LINK: CONTENT & A-Z OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI COUNTRYMAN PLUG-IN HYBRID. Online Edition for Part no. 01402723862 - VI/18 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723862 - VI/18 WELCOME TO MINI. OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI COUNTRYMAN PLUG-IN HYBRID. Thank you for choosing a MINI. The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your MINI. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your MINI. Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Get started now. We wish you driving fun and inspiration with your MINI. 3 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723862 - VI/18 TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTES Information.............................................................................................................................. 8 QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI at a glance........................................................................................................20 AT A GLANCE Cockpit.................................................................................................................................... 40 Central Information Display (CID)..................................................................................44 Voice activation system.................................................................................................... 53 General settings................................................................................................................... 56 Owner's Manual media.......................................................................................................68 MINI eDRIVE........................................................................................................................70 Safety of the hybrid system..............................................................................................73 CONTROLS Opening and closing........................................................................................................... 76 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel.................................................................................99 Transporting children safely..........................................................................................111 Driving..................................................................................................................................116 Displays................................................................................................................................138 Lights.................................................................................................................................... 161 Safety.....................................................................................................................................167 Driving stability control systems.................................................................................187 Driving comfort................................................................................................................. 191 Climate control...................................................................................................................211 Interior equipment............................................................................................................220 Storage compartments.....................................................................................................227 Cargo area............................................................................................................................230 4 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723862 - VI/18 Navigation, Entertainment and Communication can be called up via the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle. DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving.............................................................................. 240 Saving fuel...........................................................................................................................245 MOBILITY Charging the vehicle........................................................................................................ 252 Refueling..............................................................................................................................261 Fuel........................................................................................................................................264 Wheels and tires................................................................................................................266 Engine compartment........................................................................................................283 Engine oil.............................................................................................................................286 Coolant..................................................................................................................................290 Maintenance....................................................................................................................... 292 Replacing components.................................................................................................... 294 Breakdown assistance..................................................................................................... 305 Care........................................................................................................................................312 REFERENCE Technical data.................................................................................................................... 320 Appendix..............................................................................................................................322 Everything from A to Z....................................................................................................324 © 2018 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English ID5 VI/18, 07 18 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. 5 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723862 - VI/18 6 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723862 - VI/18 NOTES Information ................................................................................................... 8 7 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723862 - VI/18 Seite 8 NOTES Information Information Using this Owner's Manual are available on the Internet: www.mini- usa.com. Orientation Integrated Owner's Manual in the The fastest way to find information on a vehicle particular topic is by using the index. The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically An initial overview of the vehicle is pro- describes features and functions found in vided in the first chapter. the vehicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be displayed on the Control Display. Ad- Updates made after the editorial ditional information, refer to page 68. deadline Due to updates after the editorial deadline, MINI Motorer’s Guide app differences may exist between the printed The app specifically describes features and Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's functions found in the vehicle. The app can Manual in the vehicle. be displayed on smartphones and tablets. Notes on updates can be found in the ap- pendix of the printed Owner's Manual for MINI Driver’s Guide Web the vehicle. Driver’s Guide Web shows the most suita- ble information for the selected vehicle. If Owner's Manual for Navigation, possible, only equipment and functions that Entertainment, Communication are actually installed in the vehicle will be The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Enter- explained. Driver’s Guide Web can be dis- tainment, and Communication can be ob- played in any current browser. tained as printed book from the service cen- ter. The topics are also discussed in the Symbols and displays Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle. Symbols in the Owner's Manual Additional sources of informa- Symbol Meaning tion Precautions that must be followed in order to avoid the Dealer’s service center possibility of injury to yourself and to others as well as serious A dealer’s service center will be glad to an- damage to the vehicle. swer questions at any time. Measures that can be taken to Internet help protect the environment. The Owner's Manual and general Informa- tion about MINI, for example on technology, 8 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723862 - VI/18 Seite 9 Information NOTES Symbol Meaning components results in the risk of life-threat- ening injury from electric shock. "..." Control Display texts used to select individual functions. ›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with Vehicle features and options the voice activation system.. ››...‹‹ Responses generated by the This Owner's Manual describes all models voice activation system. and all standard, country-specific and op- tional equipment that is offered in the Action steps model series. Therefore, this Owner's Manual also describes and illustrates fea- Action steps to be carried out are presented tures and functions that are not available in as numbered list. The steps
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