LINK: CONTENT & A-Z OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI COUNTRYMAN. Online Edition for Part no. 01402723835 - VI/18 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723835 - VI/18 WELCOME TO MINI. OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI COUNTRYMAN. 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. 01402723835 - VI/18 TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTES Information.............................................................................................................................. 8 QUICK REFERENCE Your MINI at a glance........................................................................................................20 AT A GLANCE Cockpit.................................................................................................................................... 38 Central Information Display (CID)..................................................................................42 Voice activation system.................................................................................................... 51 General settings................................................................................................................... 54 Owner's Manual media.......................................................................................................66 CONTROLS Opening and closing........................................................................................................... 70 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel.................................................................................94 Transporting children safely..........................................................................................107 Driving..................................................................................................................................112 Displays................................................................................................................................137 Lights.................................................................................................................................... 157 Safety.....................................................................................................................................163 Driving stability control systems.................................................................................184 Driving comfort................................................................................................................. 189 Climate control...................................................................................................................209 Interior equipment............................................................................................................218 Storage compartments.....................................................................................................225 Cargo area............................................................................................................................228 4 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723835 - 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.............................................................................. 238 Saving fuel...........................................................................................................................243 MOBILITY Refueling..............................................................................................................................252 Fuel........................................................................................................................................254 Wheels and tires................................................................................................................256 Engine compartment........................................................................................................276 Engine oil.............................................................................................................................279 Coolant..................................................................................................................................283 Maintenance....................................................................................................................... 285 Replacing components.................................................................................................... 287 Breakdown assistance..................................................................................................... 298 Care........................................................................................................................................306 REFERENCE Technical data.................................................................................................................... 314 Appendix..............................................................................................................................317 Everything from A to Z....................................................................................................318 © 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. 01402723835 - VI/18 6 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723835 - VI/18 NOTES Information ................................................................................................... 8 7 Online Edition for Part no. 01402723835 - 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 66. 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. 01402723835 - VI/18 Seite 9 Information NOTES Symbol Meaning This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. "..." Control Display texts used to When using these functions and systems, select individual functions. the applicable laws and regulations must be ›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with observed. the voice activation system.. For any options and equipment not descri- ››...‹‹ Responses generated by the bed in this Owner's Manual, refer to the voice activation system. Supplementary Owner's Manuals. Your dealer’s service center is happy to an- Action steps swer any questions that you may have about the features and options applicable to Action steps to be carried out are presented your vehicle. as numbered list. The steps must be carried out in the defined order. 1. First action step. Status of the Owner's Manual 2. Second action step. Basic information Enumerations The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a Enumerations without mandatory order or policy of constant development that is con- alternative possibilities are presented as list ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue