Contents A-Z OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI COUNTRYMAN. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 632 - X/16 MINI Owner's Manual for the vehicle 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 con‐ tains 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 en‐ hance 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. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 632 - X/16 © 2016 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English ID5 X/16, 11 16 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 632 - X/16 Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ MOBILITY ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to 204 Refueling page 268. 206 Fuel 208 Wheels and tires 224 Engine compartment 6 Information 226 Engine oil AT A GLANCE 230 Coolant 14 Cockpit 232 Maintenance 18 Onboard monitor 234 Replacing components 27 Voice activation system 244 Breakdown assistance 30 General settings 251 Care 40 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle REFERENCE CONTROLS 258 Technical data 44 Opening and closing 261 Appendix 64 Settings 268 Everything from A to Z 76 Transporting children safely 81 Driving 100 Displays 118 Lights 123 Safety 141 Driving stability control systems 145 Driving comfort 163 Climate control 171 Interior equipment 178 Storage compartments 181 Cargo area DRIVING TIPS 190 Things to remember when driving 195 Saving fuel Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 632 - X/16 Seite 6 Information Information Using this Owner's Man‐ Additional sources of in‐ ual formation Orientation Dealer’s service center The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ A dealer’s service center will be glad to answer ular topic is by using the index. questions at any time. An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter. Internet The Owner's Manual and general Information Updates made after the editorial about MINI, for example on technology, are deadline available on the Internet: www.miniusa.com. Due to updates after the editorial deadline, dif‐ ferences may exist between the printed Own‐ MINI Motorer’s Guide app er's Manual and the following Owner's Man‐ The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐ uals: tries as an app for iOS or Android in the respec‐ ▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle. tive Store. ▷ Online Owner's Manual. ▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App. Symbols and displays Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Symbols in the Owner's Manual Indicates precautions that must be followed Owner's Manual for Navigation, precisely in order to avoid the possibility of Entertainment, Communication personal injury and serious damage to the Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, vehicle. and Communication can be obtained as printed ◄ Marks the end of a specific item of book from the service center. information. The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to Communication can also be called up via the select individual functions. following Owner's Manuals: ›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ▷ Integrated Owner's Manual on the Control activation system.. Display in the vehicle. ››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the ▷ Online Owner's Manual. voice activation system. ▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App. Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment. 6 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 632 - X/16 Seite 7 Information Action steps Status of the Owner's Action steps to be carried out are presented as Manual numbered list. The steps must be carried out in the defined order. Basic information 1. First action step. The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a 2. Second action step. policy of constant development that is con‐ ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to Enumerations embody the highest quality and safety stand‐ Enumerations without mandatory order or al‐ ards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐ ternative possibilities are presented as list with scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from bullet points. those in your vehicle. ▷ First possibility. Updates made after the editorial ▷ Second possibility. deadline Due to updates after the editorial deadline, dif‐ Symbols on vehicle components ferences may exist between the printed Own‐ Indicates that you should consult the er's Manual and the following Owner's Man‐ relevant section of this Owner's Manual for uals: information on a particular part or assembly. ▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle. ▷ Online Owner's Manual. Vehicle features and op‐ ▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App. tions Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle. This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. For Your Own Safety Therefore, this Owner's Manual also describes and illustrates features and functions that are Manufacturer not available in your vehicle, for example be‐ The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayerische cause of the selected optional features or the Motoren Werke Aktionengesellschaft, BMW AG. country-specific version. This also applies to safety-related functions and Intended use systems. Observe the following when using the vehicle: When using these functions and systems, the ▷ Owner's Manual. applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐ served. ▷ Information on the vehicle. Do not remove stickers. For any options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, refer to the Supple‐ ▷ Technical vehicle data. mentary Owner's Manuals. ▷ The traffic, speed, and safety laws where Your BMW dealer’s service center is happy to the vehicle is driven. answer any questions that you may have about ▷ Vehicle documents and statutory docu‐ the features and options applicable to your ve‐ ments. hicle. 7 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 632 - X/16 Seite 8 Information Warranty The manufacturer of your vehicle warrants gen‐ Your vehicle is technically configured for the uine MINI parts and accessories. operating conditions and registration require‐ The manufacturer of your vehicle does not ments applying in the country of first delivery evaluate whether each individual product from also known as homologation. If your vehicle is another manufacturer can be used with MINI to be operated in a different country it might vehicles without presenting a safety hazard, be necessary to adapt your vehicle to poten‐ even if a country-specific official approval was tially differing operating conditions and permit issued. The manufacturer of your vehicle does requirements. If your vehicle does not comply not evaluate whether these products are suita‐ with the homologation requirements in a cer‐ ble for MINI vehicles under all usage conditions. tain country you may not be able to lodge war‐ ranty claims for your vehicle there. Further in‐ California Proposition 65 Warning formation on warranty is available from a California laws require us to state the following dealer’s service center. warning: Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo‐ Maintenance and repairs bile components and parts, including compo‐ Advanced technology, e. g. the use of modern nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi‐ materials and high-performance electronics, cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the requires suitable maintenance and repair work. State of California to cause cancer and birth de‐ The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends fects and reproductive harm. In addition, cer‐ that you entrust corresponding procedures to a tain fluids contained in vehicles and certain MINI dealer’s service center. If you choose to products of component wear contain or emit use another service facility, the manufacturer of chemicals known to the State of California to your vehicle recommends use of a facility that cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ performs work, for instance maintenance and ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐ repair, according to MINI specifications with lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐ properly trained personnel, referred to in this pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used Owner's Manual as "another qualified service engine oil contains chemicals that have caused center or repair shop". cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect If work is performed improperly, for instance your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and maintenance and repair, there is a risk of sub‐ water. sequent damage and related safety risks. Service and warranty Parts and accessories We recommend that you read this publication The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ the use of parts and accessory products ap‐ lowing warranties: proved by the manufacturer of the MINI. ▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Approved parts and accessories, and advice on ▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. their use and installation are available from a ▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty. MINI dealer's service center. ▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty. MINI parts and accessories were tested by the ▷ California Emission Control System Limited manufacturer of the MINI for their safety and Warranty.