MINI Paceman (2016 year). Manual

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Transporting children safely

Guide of the upper LATCH retaining

Child restraint fixing

strap

systems with an upper re-

WARNING

taining strap

If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly

used for the child restraint system, the protec-

Mounting points

tive effect can be reduced. There is risk of inju-

CAUTION

ries. Make sure that the upper retaining strap is

not guided across sharp edges and without

The mounting points for the upper retain-

twisting to the upper retaining strap.◀

ing straps of child restraint systems are only

provided for these retaining straps. When other

objects are mounted, the anchors can be dam-

Outer seats:

aged. There is risk of property damage. Only

mount child restraint systems to the upper re-

taining straps.◀

MINI Countryman

Direction of travel

Head restraint

Cargo area floor

Hook for upper retaining strap

There are two additional mounting points for

Mounting point

child restraint fixing systems with an upper re-

Backrest

taining strap, arrows.

Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix-

ing system

MINI Paceman

MINI Countryman, center seat

There are two additional mounting points for

child restraint fixing systems with an upper re-

Direction of travel

taining strap, arrows.

Head restraint

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Hook for upper retaining strap

MINI Countryman: lock-

Mounting point

ing doors and windows

Cargo area floor

Backrest

Rear doors

Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix-

ing system

Attaching the upper retaining strap to

the mounting point

1. Slide the head restraint upward.

2. Center seat: fold the cargo area floor for-

ward.

3. Guide the upper retaining strap between

Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.

the supports of the head restraint.

The door can now be opened from the outside

4. Attach the upper retaining strap to the

only.

mounting point with the hook.

5. Slide the head restraint into the bottom po-

Safety switch for power window

sition.

This locks the rear window switches so that the

6. Pull the upper retaining strap taut.

windows cannot be operated from the rear.

Press the safety switch, refer to page 35.

WARNING

If the rear backrest is not locked, the pro-

tective effect of the child restraint system is lim-

ited or there is none. In particular situations,

e.g. braking maneuvers or in case of an acci-

dent, the rear backrest can fold forward. There

is risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure

that the rear backrests are locked.◀

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Driving

Steptronic transmission

Vehicle features and op-

You can only take out the remote control if

tions

transmission position P is engaged: interlock.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

Start/Stop button

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems.

When using the features and systems described

here, adhere to local regulations.

Ignition lock

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig-

Insert the remote control into the

nition on or off and starts the engine.

ignition lock

The engine starts when the Start/Stop button is

pressed and:

▷ Manual transmission: the clutch pedal is de-

pressed.

▷ Steptronic transmission: the brake pedal is

depressed.

Radio ready state

Individual electrical consumers can operate.

Insert the remote control all the way into the

Radio ready state is switched off automatically:

ignition lock.

▷ When the remote control is removed from

Radio ready state is switched on. Individual

the ignition lock.

electrical consumers can operate.

▷ With Comfort Access, refer to page 28, by

pressing the button on the door handle or

Steering wheel lock

the

button on the remote control.

Removing the remote control from the

▷ After a certain period of time.

ignition lock

Before removing the remote control, push it all

Ignition on

the way in to release the locking mechanism.

All electrical consumers can operate. Most indi-

The ignition is switched off if it was on.

cator and warning lights light up for different

lengths of time.

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To save battery power when the engine is off,

▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, additionally

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

secure the vehicle, e.g. with a wheel

electronic systems/power consumers.

chock.◀

CAUTION

Radio ready state and ignition off

In the case of repeated starting attempts

All indicator and warning lights in the displays

or repeated starting in quick succession, the

go out.

fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.

The ignition switches off automatically when

The catalytic converter can overheat. There is

the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/

risk of property damage. Avoid repeated start-

Stop button again switches the ignition back

ing in quick succession.◀

on.

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while

For example, the ignition is not switched off in

the vehicle remains stationary; start driving

the following situations:

right away, but at moderate engine speeds.

▷ Depress the clutch or brake pedal.

Do not depress the accelerator when starting

▷ The low beams are switched on.

the engine.

Starting the engine

General information

DANGER

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila-

tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can

enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con-

tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color-

less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex-

haust gases can also accumulate outside of the

Manual transmission

vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the ex-

haust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila-

Remote control in the ignition lock or with

tion.◀

Comfort Access inside the vehicle, refer to

page 28.

WARNING

1. Depress the brake pedal.

An unsecured vehicle can put itself into

2. Depress the clutch pedal.

motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci-

dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

rolling.

The ignition is activated automatically for a cer-

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine

against rolling away, observe the following:

starts.

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the

front wheels in the direction of the curb.

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Driving

Steptronic transmission

▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, additionally

secure the vehicle, e.g. with a wheel

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with

chock.◀

Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to

page 28.

Before driving into a car wash

1. Depress the brake pedal.

To make it possible for the vehicle to roll in an

2. Move the selector lever to position P or N.

automatic car wash, follow the information on

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

Washing in automatic car washes, refer to

page 190.

The ignition is activated automatically for a cer-

tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine

Switching off the engine

starts.

Manual transmission

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Engine stop

Start/Stop button.

General information

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake firmly.

WARNING

4. Remove the remote control from the igni-

Unattended children or animals can move

tion lock.

the vehicle and endanger themselves and traf-

fic, e.g. with the following actions:

Steptronic transmission

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

1. Engage transmission position P with the ve-

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

hicle stopped.

▷ Opening and closing of doors or windows.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

▷ Shifting the selector lever into neutral.

3. Set the parking brake firmly.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

4. Remove the remote control from the igni-

There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

tion lock.

leave children or animals unattended in the ve-

hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting

and lock the vehicle.◀

Parking brake

WARNING

The concept

An unsecured vehicle can put itself into

The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-

motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci-

vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it

dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against

brakes the rear wheels.

rolling.

Also follow the instructions under Switching off

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

the engine, refer to page 52.

against rolling away, observe the following:

▷ Set the parking brake.

Setting

▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the

The lever engages automatically.

front wheels in the direction of the curb.

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Releasing

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp

indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

Signaling a turn briefly

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold

it there for as long as you want the turn signal

to flash.

Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever to the resistance point.

Pull up slightly, press the button, and lower the

The turn signal flashes three times.

lever.

This function can be activated or deactivated:

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.

Information

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

If for once use during driving is required, en-

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

gage the parking brake slightly and hold the

button down.

The brake lights do not light up when the park-

ing brake is pulled.

Turn signal, high-beams,

headlight flasher

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

4. Press the button repeatedly until the sym-

bol and "SET" are displayed.

Turn signal

Switching on the high-beams

Switching off the high-beams/headlight

flasher

5. Press and hold the button until the display

Turn signal

changes.

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

To switch off manually, press the lever to the

resistance point.

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6. Press the button repeatedly until the sym-

Overview

bol shown is displayed, arrow.

Switching on wipers

7. Press and hold the button until the display

Switching off wipers or brief wipe

changes.

Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or

8. Press the button to select:

the rain sensor

▷

Cleaning the windshield and headlights

Turn signal flashes once.

▷

Switching on wipers

Triple turn signal.

Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1.

9. Press and hold the button until the display

The lever automatically returns to its initial po-

changes.

sition when released.

Settings are stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Normal wiper speed

Press up once.

The system switches to operation in the inter-

Washer/wiper system

mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.

Information

Fast wiper speed

Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry,

Press up twice or press once beyond the resist-

as this may damage the wiper blades or cause

ance point.

them to become worn more quickly.

The system switches to normal speed when the

CAUTION

vehicle is stationary.

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

Switching off wipers or brief wipe

the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper

motor overheat on switching on. There is risk of

Press the wiper lever down, arrow 2.

property damage. Defrost the windshield prior

The lever automatically returns to its initial po-

to switching the wipers on.◀

sition when released.

▷ Brief wipe: press down once.

▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down

once.

▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.

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Intermittent wipe or rain sensor

Press the button repeatedly until the sym-

bol and "SET" are displayed.

If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the

intermittent-wipe time is a preset.

If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the

time between wipes is controlled automatically

and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.

The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield,

directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.

CAUTION

If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers

can accidentally start moving in car washes.

Press and hold the button until the display

There is risk of property damage. Deactivate

changes.

the rain sensor in car washes.◀

Activating intermittent wipe or rain

sensor

Press the button, arrow 3.

The symbol is shown in the tachometer.

Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor

6. Press the button to select the desired sensi-

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.

tivity.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

7. Wait or hold the button until the display

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

changes.

The settings were stored.

Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain

sensor

Press the button again, arrow 3.

Cleaning the windshield and headlights

Pull the lever, arrow 4.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind-

3. Press and hold the button until the display

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

changes.

When the vehicle lighting system is switched

on, the headlights are cleaned at regular and

appropriate intervals.

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Driving

WARNING

Turn the cap further to level 2 and hold.

The washer fluid can freeze onto the win-

Cleaning the rear window in the resting po-

dow at low temperatures and obstruct the

sition

view. There is risk of an accident. Only use the

Turn the cap to level 3 and hold.

washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot

freeze. Use antifreeze if needed.◀

The rear window wiper does not move if the

cap is in position 1 before the ignition is

CAUTION

switched on.

When the wiper water container is empty,

To switch on the rear window wiper:

the wash pump cannot work as intended.

There is risk of property damage. Do not use

1. Move the cap to its basic position.

the washer system when the wash water con-

2. Select the required position again.

tainer is empty.◀

CAUTION

When the wiper water container is empty,

Use of the washer system with the hood

the wash pump cannot work as intended.

open may damage the headlamp washer sys-

There is risk of property damage. Do not use

tem. There is a risk of property damage. Only

the washer system when the wash water con-

use the washer system if the hood is fully

tainer is empty.◀

locked.◀

Windshield washer nozzles

Washer fluid

The windshield washer nozzles are heated au-

tomatically while the engine is running or the

General information

ignition is switched on.

WARNING

Rear window wiper

Some antifreeze agents can contain

harmful substances and are flammable. There

is risk of fire and risk of injuries. Observe the in-

structions on the containers. Keep antifreeze

away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper-

ating materials into different bottles. Store op-

erating materials out of reach of children.

United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is

regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual

states; do not exceed the allowable washer

fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the

Resting position

usage instructions on the washer fluid con-

Switching on intermittent wipe

tainer.

Turn the cap to level 1.

Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate

When reverse gear is engaged, the system

or the equivalent is recommended.◀

switches to continuous operation.

Cleaning the rear window with intermittent

wipe

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WARNING

Manual transmission

Washer fluid may catch fire if it comes

into contact with hot engine parts. There is risk

of injuries or risk of property damage. Only refill

washer fluid after the engine has cooled down.

Then fully close the cap of the washer fluid res-

ervoir.◀

Washer fluid reservoir

CAUTION

When shifting to a lower gear, excessive

speeds can damage the engine. There is risk of

property damage. When shifting into 5th or 6th

gear, press the gearshift lever to the right.◀

Reverse gear

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser-

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When

voir.

the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight

resistance needs to be overcome.

The recommended minimum filling quantity is

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Fill with a mixture of window washing concen-

Steptronic transmission

trate and water; if needed, add antifreeze ac-

In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears

cording to the manufacturer instructions.

can also be shifted manually, refer to

Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain

page 58, using Steptronic.

the correct mixing ratio.

Do not fill in undiluted window washing con-

Parking the vehicle

centrate and do not fill in pure water; this could

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se-

damage the washer system.

lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the ve-

Do not mix window washing concentrate from

hicle may begin to roll.

different manufacturers; this could cause the

washer nozzles to clog.

Disengaging the remote control

To remove the remote control from the ignition

lock, first move the selector lever to position P

and switch off the engine: interlock. Remove

the remote control from the ignition lock, refer

to page 50.

Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + -

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Driving

Displays in the tachometer

R is Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

N is Neutral

For example, engage this position in a car

wash. The vehicle can roll.

D Drive

Position for normal vehicle operation. All for-

ward gears are selected automatically.

The selector lever position is displayed and the

Under normal operating conditions, fuel con-

engaged gear, such as M4, is displayed in

sumption is lowest when you are driving in po-

manual mode.

sition D.

Changing selector lever positions

Kickdown

▷ To prevent the vehicle from creeping after

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving

you select a gear, maintain pressure on the

performance. Press on the accelerator beyond

brake pedal until you are ready to start.

the resistance point at the full throttle position.

▷ With the ignition switched on or the engine

Sport program and manual mode M/S

running, the selector lever can be moved

out of position P.

Activating the Sport program

▷ When the vehicle is stationary, step on the

brake before shifting out of P or N; other-

wise, the selector lever is locked: shiftlock.

Move the selector lever from position D toward

the left into the M/S shifting slot.

A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector

The Sport program is activated and DS is dis-

lever positions R and P.

played. This position is recommended for a per-

formance-oriented driving style.

To override the lock, press the button on the

front of the selector lever, see arrow.

To deactivate the Sport program or manual

mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right

into position D.

P Park

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The

Activating the M/S manual mode

front wheels are blocked.

Move the selector lever from position D toward

the left into the M/S shifting slot.

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Push the selector lever forward or backward.

The transmission shifts down.

Manual mode becomes active and the gear is

The vehicle only shifts up or down at suitable

changed.

engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift

The tachometer displays the engaged gear,

down if the engine speed is too high. The se-

e. g. M1.

lected gear is briefly displayed in the instru-

▷ To shift up: press the selector lever back-

ment panel, followed by the current gear.

ward.

Manually unlocking the selector lever

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for-

lock

ward.

If the selector lever is locked in position P al-

The vehicle only shifts up or down at suitable

though the ignition is switched on, the brake is

engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift

depressed, and the button on the selector lever

down if the engine speed is too high. The se-

is pressed, the selector lever lock can be over-

lected gear is briefly displayed in the instru-

ridden:

ment panel, followed by the current gear.

Switch off the ignition.

Shifting gears using the shift paddles

Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.

on the steering wheel

Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

until the sleeve is inside out.

you to shift gears quickly while keeping both

Pull off the plug-in cable connector if nec-

hands on the steering wheel.

essary.

▷ When the shift paddles on the steering

wheel are used to shift gears while in auto-

matic mode, the transmission switches to

manual mode.

▷ If the shift paddles are not used to acceler-

ate or shift gears for a certain amount of

time, the transmission switches back to au-

tomatic mode.

If the selector lever is in the M/S gear plane,

manual mode remains active.

Insert the pulling hook 1 into the loop on

the passenger side.

The pulling hook is found in the vehicle

document portfolio or in the pouch of the

wheel change set, refer to page 181.

Pull the loop upward.

Move the selector lever into the desired po-

sition, pressing the button on the front of

the selector lever.

▷ Pull one of the two shift paddles:

The transmission shifts up.

▷ Press one of the two shift paddles:

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Displays

Trip odometer

Vehicle features and op-

tions

Displaying the trip odometer

This chapter describes all standard, country-

Press button 3 briefly.

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

Resetting the trip odometer

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

1. Press button 3 briefly.

the selected options or country versions. This

The trip odometer is displayed.

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

2. Press button 3 again.

tems.

The trip odometer is reset.

When using the features and systems described

here, adhere to local regulations.

Time

Set the time, refer to page 65.

Odometer, external tem-

External temperature, external

perature display, clock

temperature warning

If the display drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal

Overview

sounds and a warning light lights up. There is

the increased danger of ice.

WARNING

Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃

there can be a danger of icy roads, e.g. on

bridges or shady sections of road. There is risk

of an accident. Adjust your driving style to the

weather conditions at low temperatures◀

Current speed

Units of measure

To set the respective units of measure, miles or

Odometer, trip odometer, external temper-

km for the odometer and ℃ or ℉ for the exter-

ature, time

nal temperature, refer to page 64.

Resetting the trip odometer

Press the button on the turn indicator lever to

open information in display area 2.

The following information is displayed consecu-

tively:

▷ Trip odometer

▷ Time

▷ External temperature

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▷ The remaining LEDs change from orange to

Tachometer

red, arrow.

▷ The remaining range is shown on the tach-

ometer.

▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such

as when corners are taken rapidly, engine

functions are not ensured.

A warning light lights up below a range of ap-

prox. 30 miles/50 km.

CAUTION

It is imperative that you avoid engine speeds in

With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km

the red warning field. In this range, the fuel

it is possible that the engine will no longer have

supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

sufficient fuel. Engine functions are no longer

ensured. There is risk of property damage. Re-

fuel promptly.◀

Coolant temperature

A warning light will come on if the coolant, and

Computer

therefore the engine, becomes too hot.

Check the coolant level, refer to page 170.

Opening information in the tachometer

Fuel gauge

Press the button on the turn indicator lever.

Overview of the information

The arrow next to the fuel pump symbol on the

The following information is displayed consecu-

fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle with

tively by repeatedly pressing the button on the

the fuel filler flap.

turn indicator lever:

The vehicle inclination may cause the display to

▷ Range.

vary.

▷ Average fuel consumption.

Notes on refueling, refer to page 150.

▷ Current fuel consumption.

Filling capacities, refer to page 211.

▷ Average speed.

Range

To set the corresponding units of measure, re-

fer to page 64.

After the reserve range is reached:

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Information in detail

Range

Displays the estimated cruising range available

with the remaining fuel.

It is calculated based on your driving style over

the last 18 miles/30 km.

Average fuel consumption

Button for:

This is calculated for the period during which

▷

Selecting the display.

the engine is running.

▷

Setting values.

To reset the average consumption: press the

button on the turn indicator lever for ap-

▷

Confirming the selected display or set

prox. 2 seconds.

values.

▷

Calling up computer information

62.

Current fuel consumption

Displays the current fuel consumption. You can

Symbol

Function

check whether you are currently driving in an

Set the rain sensor, refer to

efficient and environmentally-friendly manner.

page 55.

Average speed

Periods in which the vehicle was parked and

the engine was switched off manually are not

Open Check-Control, refer to

included in the average speed calculations.

page 67.

To reset the average speed: press the button

on the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 sec-

onds.

View service requirement dis-

Radio MINI Boost CD: displays on the

play, refer to page 66.

radio

Some computer functions can also be shown

on the radio display, refer to page 127.

Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, refer

to page 78.

Settings and information

Resetting the Tire Pressure

Monitor, refer to page 80.

Operating concept

Some settings and information can only be cre-

Set the formats and units of

ated or opened while the ignition is switched

measure, reset to the factory

on, the vehicle is standing, and the doors are

settings, refer to page 64.

closed.

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Displays

Symbol

Function

2. Hold the button down.

Direct change to the next setting or piece of in-

Personal Profile settings, refer

formation.

to page 21.

Formats and units of

Exit the menu.

measure

The formats and units of measure can be set.

The settings are stored for the remote control

in use.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.

Exiting displays

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

1. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed.

3. Press and hold the button until the display

2. Hold the button down.

changes.

The current speed is displayed again.

4. Press the button repeatedly until the sym-

bol and "SET" are displayed.

Displays are also exited if no entries are made

within approx. 8 seconds.

Next setting or information

5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

6. Press the button repeatedly until the sym-

1. Within a setting or information display,

bol shown is displayed, arrow.

press the button on the turn indicator lever

▷ Fuel consumption: l/100 km, mpg,

repeatedly until "NEXT" is displayed.

km/l

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