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MINI Clubman (2018 year). Manual - part 1

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Information

Using this Owner's

Additional sources of in-

Manual

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-

Integrated Owner's Manual in the

er's Manual and the following Owner's Man-

vehicle

uals:

The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically de-

scribes features and functions found in the ve-

▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

hicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be

▷ Online Owner's Manual.

displayed on the Control Display. Additional in-

▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App.

formation, refer to page 43.

Notes on updates can be found in the appendix

of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.

MINI Motorer’s Guide app

The app specifically describes features and

Owner's Manual for Navigation,

functions found in the vehicle. The app can be

Entertainment, Communication

displayed on smartphones and tablets. Addi-

The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

tional information, refer to page 44.

ment, and Communication can be obtained as

printed book from the service center.

Online Owner's Manual

The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and

The Online Owner's Manual specifically de-

Communication can be called up via the follow-

scribes features and functions found in the ve-

ing Owner's Manuals:

hicle. The Online Owner's Manual can be dis-

played in any of today's browsers. Additional

▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

information, refer to page 45.

▷ Online Owner's Manual.

▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App.

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Symbols and displays

Vehicle features and op-

tions

Symbols in the Owner's Manual

This Owner's Manual describes all models and

Symbol Meaning

all standard, country-specific and optional

equipment that is offered in the model series.

Precautions that must be followed. To

Therefore, this Owner's Manual also describes

avoid the possibility of personal injury

and illustrates features and functions that are

and serious damage to the vehicle.

not available in your vehicle, for example be-

◄ End of a specific item of information.

cause of the selected optional features or the

country-specific version.

Measures that can be taken to help

This also applies to safety-related functions and

protect the environment.

systems.

"..."

Control Display texts used to select

When using these functions and systems, the

individual functions.

applicable laws and regulations must be ob-

›...‹

Verbal instructions to use with the

served.

voice activation system..

For any options and equipment not described

in this Owner's Manual, refer to the Supple-

››...‹‹

Answers generated by the voice

mentary Owner's Manuals.

activation system.

Your dealer’s service center is happy to answer

any questions that you may have about the

Action steps

features and options applicable to your vehicle.

Action steps to be carried out are presented as

numbered list. The steps must be carried out in

the defined order.

Status of the Owner's

1. First action step.

Manual

2. Second action step.

Basic information

Enumerations

The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a

Enumerations without mandatory order or al-

policy of constant development that is con-

ternative possibilities are presented as list with

ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to

bullet points.

embody the highest quality and safety stan-

dards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de-

▷ First possibility.

scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from

▷ Second possibility.

those in your vehicle.

Symbols on vehicle components

Updates made after the editorial

Refers to the relevant section of this

deadline

Owner's Manual for further information on a

Due to updates after the editorial deadline, dif-

particular part or assembly.

ferences may exist between the printed Own-

er's Manual and the following Owner's Man-

uals:

▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

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Information

▷ Online Owner's Manual.

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends

that you entrust corresponding procedures to a

▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App.

MINI dealer’s service center. If you choose to

Notes on updates can be found in the appendix

use another service facility, the manufacturer of

of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.

your vehicle recommends use of a facility that

performs work, for instance maintenance and

repair, according to MINI specifications with

For Your Own Safety

properly trained personnel, referred to in this

Owner's Manual as "another qualified service

Manufacturer

center or repair shop".

The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayerische

If work is performed improperly, for instance

Motoren Werke Aktionengesellschaft, BMW AG.

maintenance and repair, there is a risk of sub-

sequent damage and related safety risks.

Intended use

Follow the following when using the vehicle:

Parts and accessories

▷ Owner's Manual.

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends

the use of parts and accessory products ap-

▷ Information on the vehicle. Do not remove

proved by the manufacturer of the MINI.

stickers.

Approved parts and accessories, and advice on

▷ Technical vehicle data.

their use and installation are available from a

▷ The traffic, speed, and safety laws where

MINI dealer's service center.

the vehicle is driven.

MINI parts and accessories were tested by the

▷ Vehicle documents and statutory docu-

manufacturer of the MINI for their safety and

ments.

suitability in MINI vehicles.

The manufacturer of your vehicle warrants gen-

Warranty

uine MINI parts and accessories.

Your vehicle is technically configured for the

The manufacturer of your vehicle does not

operating conditions and registration require-

evaluate whether each individual product from

ments applying in the country of first delivery,

another manufacturer can be used with MINI

also known as homologation. If your vehicle is

vehicles without presenting a safety hazard,

to be operated in a different country it might

even if a country-specific official approval was

be necessary to adapt your vehicle to poten-

issued. The manufacturer of your vehicle does

tially differing operating conditions and regis-

not evaluate whether these products are suita-

tration requirements. If your vehicle does not

ble for MINI vehicles under all usage conditions.

comply with the homologation requirements in

a certain country you may not be able to lodge

California Proposition 65 Warning

warranty claims for your vehicle there. Further

information 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-

fects and reproductive harm. In addition, cer-

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tain fluids contained in vehicles and certain

Maintenance

products of component wear contain or emit

Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the

chemicals known to the State of California to

road safety, operational reliability and the New

cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re-

Specifications for required maintenance meas-

lated accessories contain lead and lead com-

ures:

pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used

engine oil contains chemicals that have caused

▷ MINI Maintenance system.

cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect

▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet

your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and

for US models.

water.

▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for

Canadian models.

Service and warranty

If the vehicle is not maintained according to

We recommend that you read this publication

these specifications, this could result in serious

thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol-

damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not

lowing warranties:

covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited War-

▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

ranty.

▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.

▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty.

Data memory

▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.

▷ California Emission Control System Limited

General information

Warranty.

Electronic control devices are installed in the

Detailed information about these warranties is

vehicle. Some of these are necessary for the ve-

listed in the Service and Warranty Information

hicle to function safely or provide assistance

Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and

during driving, for instance driver assistance

Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

systems. Furthermore, control devices facilitate

Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and

comfort or infotainment functions.

designed to meet the particular operating con-

Electronic control devices contain data memo-

ditions and homologation requirements in your

ries, which are able to temporarily or perma-

country and continental region in order to de-

nently store information about the condition of

liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is

the vehicle, component load, maintenance re-

operated under those conditions. If you wish to

quirements, technical events or faults.

operate your vehicle in another country or re-

This information generally records the state of a

gion, you may be required to adapt your vehi-

component, a module, a system or the environ-

cle to meet different prevailing operating con-

ment, for instance:

ditions and homologation requirements. You

should also be aware of any applicable war-

▷ Operating states of system components,

ranty limitations or exclusions for such country

e.g., fill levels, tire inflation pressure, bat-

or region. In such case, please contact Cus-

tery status.

tomer Relations for further information.

▷ Status messages for the vehicle and its indi-

vidual components, e.g., wheel rotational

speed, wheel speed, deceleration, trans-

verse acceleration, engaged safety belt in-

dicator.

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▷ Malfunctions and faults in important system

hicle by means of the service history and trans-

components, for instance lights and brakes.

ferred to the vehicle manufacturer. The vehicle

owner can contact a dealer's service center to

▷ Information on vehicle-damaging events.

object to the data being stored and transferred

▷ Responses by the vehicle to special situa-

to the vehicle manufacturer. This objection ap-

tions such as airbag deployment or en-

plies for as long as the vehicle owner remains

gagement of the stability control systems.

the proprietor of the vehicle.

▷ Ambient conditions, e.g., temperature, rain

sensor signals.

Data entry and data transfer into the

The data is required to perform the control de-

vehicle

vice functions. Furthermore, it also serves to

recognize and correct malfunctions, and helps

General information

the vehicle manufacturer to optimize vehicle

Depending on the vehicle equipment, some

functions. The majority of this data is transient

data can be transferred into the vehicle when

and is only processed within the vehicle itself.

using comfort and infotainment functions,

Only a small proportion of the data is stored in

for instance:

event or fault memories and, if needed, in the

▷ Multimedia data such as music, films or

vehicle key.

photos for playback in an integrated multi-

media system.

Reading out data

▷ Address book data for use in conjunction

When servicing, for instance during repairs,

with an integrated hands-free system or an

service processes, warranty cases, and quality

integrated navigation system.

assurance measures, this technical information

▷ Entered navigation destinations.

can be read out from the vehicle together with

the vehicle identification number. A dealer’s

▷ Data on the use of Internet services.

service center or another qualified service cen-

This data can be stored locally in the vehicle or

ter or repair shop can read out the information.

is found on a device that has been connected

The socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis re-

to the vehicle, e.g., a smartphone, USB stick or

quired by law in the vehicle is used to read out

MP3 player. If this data is stored in the vehicle,

the data. The data is collected, processed, and

it can be deleted at any time. This data is only

used by the relevant organizations in the serv-

transmitted to third parties if expressly desired.

ice network. The data documents the technical

This depends on the personal settings selected

conditions of the vehicle, helps in locating

for using online services.

faults and improving quality, and is transferred

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the fol-

to the vehicle manufacturer, if needed.

lowing comfort and individual settings can be

Furthermore, the manufacturer has product

stored in the vehicle and modified at any time,

monitoring duties to meet in line with product

for instance:

liability law. To fulfill these duties, the vehicle

▷ Settings for the seat and steering wheel po-

manufacturer needs technical data from the

sitions.

vehicle. Fault and event memories in the vehi-

cle can be reset when a dealer’s service center

▷ Suspension and climate control settings.

or another qualified service center or repair

▷ Individual settings, for instance lighting in

shop performs repair or servicing work.

the car's interior.

Data on the scope of servicing work performed

and maintenance records are stored in the ve-

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Control via mobile devices

there too. Personal data may be used to per-

form online services. Data is exchanged over a

Depending on the vehicle equipment, mobile

secure connection, for instance with the IT sys-

devices connected to the vehicle, for instance

tems of the vehicle manufacturer intended for

smartphones, can be controlled via the vehicle

this purpose. Any collection, processing, and

control elements. The sound and picture from

use of personal data above and beyond that

the mobile device can be played back and dis-

needed to provide the services must always be

played through the multimedia system. Certain

based on a legal permission, contractual ar-

information is transferred to the mobile device

rangement or consent.

at the same time. Depending on the type of

connection, this includes, for instance position

In addition, the vehicle manufacturer evaluates

data and other general vehicle information.

anonymized information on transport infra-

This optimizes the way in which selected apps,

structure and how the infotainment system is

for instance navigation or music playback,

used. This information cannot be traced back to

work.

individual vehicles or people. Evaluating the

data enables the manufacturer to further im-

There is no further interaction between the mo-

prove its products or services, for instance by

bile device and the vehicle, for instance active

incorporating the most up-to-date traffic bulle-

access to vehicle data. How the data will be

tins. The data transfer feature can be deacti-

processed further is determined by the provider

vated in the vehicle. Certain services and func-

of the particular app being used. The extent of

tions, some of which are subject to a charge,

the possible settings depends on the respective

can be deactivated by the driver. It is also pos-

app and the operating system of the mobile

sible to activate or deactivate the data connec-

device.

tion as a whole. That is, with the exception of

functions and services required by law such as

Services

Assist systems.

General information

Services from other providers

If the vehicle has a wireless network connec-

When using online services from other provid-

tion, this enables data to be exchanged be-

ers, these services are the responsibility of the

tween the vehicle and other systems. The wire-

relevant provider and subject to their data pri-

less network connection is realized via an in-

vacy conditions and terms of use. The vehicle

vehicle transmitter and receiver unit or via

manufacturer has no influence on the content

personal mobile devices brought into the vehi-

exchanged during this process. Information on

cle, for instance smartphones. This wireless net-

the way in which personal data is collected and

work connection enables 'online functions' to

used in relation to services from third parties,

be used. These include online services and apps

the scope of such data, and its purpose, can be

supplied by the vehicle manufacturer or by

obtained from the relevant service provider.

other providers.

Services from the vehicle manufacturer

Event Data Recorder EDR

Where online services from the vehicle manu-

facturer are concerned, the corresponding

This vehicle is equipped with an event data re-

functions are described in the appropriate

corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to

place, for instance the Owner's Manual or man-

record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-

ufacturer's website. The relevant legal informa-

tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting

tion pertaining to data protection is provided

a road obstacle, data that will assist in under-

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standing how a vehicle’s systems performed.

Vehicle identification

The EDR is designed to record data related to

number

vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short

period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record

such data as:

▷ How various systems in your vehicle were

operating.

▷ Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were fastened.

▷ How far, if at all, the driver was depressing

the accelerator and/or brake pedal.

The vehicle identification number can be found

▷ How fast the vehicle was traveling.

in the engine compartment, on the right-hand

This data can help provide a better understand-

side of the vehicle.

ing of the circumstances in which crashes and

injuries occur.

EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a

nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data is re-

corded by the EDR under normal driving condi-

tions and no personal data, for instance name,

gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.

However, other parties, such as law enforce-

ment, could combine the EDR data with the

type of personally identifying data routinely ac-

The vehicle identification number can be found

quired during a crash investigation.

on the type label, on the right-hand side of the

To read data recorded by an EDR, special

vehicle.

equipment is required, and access to the vehi-

cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the ve-

hicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law

enforcement, that have the special equipment,

can read the information if they have access to

the vehicle or the EDR.

The vehicle identification number can also be

found behind the windshield.

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Reporting safety defects

For US customers

The following only applies to vehicles owned

and operated in the US.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect

which could cause a crash or could cause injury

or death, you should immediately inform the

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North

America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New

Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone

1-800-831-1117.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may

open an investigation, and if it finds that a

safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it

may order a recall and remedy campaign.

However, NHTSA cannot become involved in

individual problems between you, your dealer,

or MINI of North America, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle

Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236

(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safe-

rcar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400

Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.

You can also obtain other information about

motor vehicle safety from http://www.safe-

rcar.gov

For Canadian customers

Canadian customers who wish to report a

safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De-

fect Investigations and Recalls, may call the

toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also

obtain other information about motor vehicle

safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.

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AT A GLANCE

Cockpit

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

Vehicle features and op-

to the selected options or country versions. This

tions

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

This chapter describes all standard, country-

the applicable laws and regulations must be

specific and optional features offered with the

observed.

series. It also describes features that are not

In the vicinity of the steering wheel

Power windows

Lights off

Exterior mirror operation

Daytime running lights

126

Buttons of the central locking system

Parking lights

124

Lights

Front fog lights

127

Low beams 124

Rear fog light

127

Light switch

124

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Cockpit

AT A GLANCE

Automatic headlight control

125

Roadside parking lights

125

Cornering light

126

High-beam Assistant

126

Onboard Computer

115

Instrument lighting

128

Instrument cluster

106

Steering wheel buttons, left

Steering column stalk, right

Camera-based cruise control on/

Windshield wipers

off

154

Cruise control on/off

160

Rain sensor

Cruise control: store speed

Cleaning windows

Pausing, continuing cruise control

Rear window wiper

Cruise control: increase speed

Clean the rear window

Cruise control: reduce speed

Steering wheel buttons, right

Voice activation

Camera-based cruise control: re-

duce distance

Telephone

Camera-based cruise control: in-

crease distance

Confirm the selection

115

Steering column stalk, left

Turn signal

Move selection up

115

High beams, head-

Move selection down

115

light flasher

High-beam Assistant

126

Increase volume

Reduce volume

Horn, entire surface

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Cockpit

11 Adjust the steering wheel

12 Unlock hood

235

In the vicinity of the center console

Hazard warning system

256

Start/stop the engine and switch

the ignition on/off

Intelligent Safety

140

DSC Dynamic Stability Con-

trol

149

MINI Driving Modes switch

151

Control Display

Radio/Multimedia

Glove compartment

187

Steptronic transmission selector lever

100

Climate control

172

Manual transmission selector lever

PDC Park Distance Control

162

Controller with buttons

Rearview camera

165

Parking brake

Parking assistant

168

Auto Start/Stop function

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Cockpit

AT A GLANCE

In the vicinity of the roofliner

Emergency Request

Ambient light

128

Indicator light, front-seat passen-

Panoramic glass sunroof

ger airbag

133

Reading lights

128

Interior lights

128

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Central Information Display (CID)

Vehicle features and op-

Control elements

tions

Overview

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

Control Display with touchscreen

Concept

Controller with buttons and, depending on

the equipment version, with touchpad

The Central Information Display (CID) combines

the functions of a multitude of switches. These

Control Display

functions can be operated via the Controller or

touchscreen.

General information

To clean the Control Display, follow the care in-

Safety information

structions, refer to page 265.

In the case of very high temperatures on the

WARNING

Control Display, for instance due to intense so-

Operating the integrated information sys-

lar radiation, the brightness may be reduced

tems and communication devices while driving

down to complete deactivation. Once the tem-

can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose

perature is reduced, for instance through shade

control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci-

or air conditioning, the normal functions are re-

dent. Only use the systems or devices when the

stored.

traffic situation allows. If necessary, stop and

use the systems and devices while the vehicle is

Safety information

stationary.◀

NOTE

Objects in the area in the front of the

Control Display can shift and damage the Con-

trol Display. There is a risk of damage to prop-

erty. Do not place objects in the area in front of

the Control Display.◀

Switching on

1. Switch on the ignition.

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Central Information Display (CID)

AT A GLANCE

2. Press the Controller.

Switching off

Press button.

2. "Turn off control display"

▷ Move in four directions.

Controller with navigation system

General information

The buttons can be used to open the menus di-

Buttons on the Controller

rectly. The Controller can be used to select

menu items and enter the settings.

Button

Function

Some functions of the Central Information Dis-

Press once: call up main menu.

play (CID) can be operated using the touchpad

on the Controller, refer to page 26:

Press twice: open recently used me-

Operation

nus.

▷ Turn.

Open the Communication menu.

Open the Media/Radio menu.

Open destination input menu for navi-

gation.

Open navigation map.

Open the previous display.

▷ Press.

Open the Options menu.

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Central Information Display (CID)

Controller without navigation system

Buttons on the Controller

Button Function

General information

The buttons can be used to open the menus di-

Press once: call up main menu.

rectly. The Controller can be used to select

Press twice: open recently used me-

menu items and enter the settings.

nus.

Some functions of the Central Information Dis-

Open the Communication menu.

play (CID) can be operated using the touchpad

on the Controller, refer to page 26:

Open the Media/Radio menu.

Operation

▷ Turn.

Open the previous display.

Open the Options menu.

Operating with the Con-

troller

Opening the main menu

▷ Press.

Press button.

▷ Move in two directions.

The main menu is displayed.

All Central Information Display (CID) functions

can be called up via the main menu.

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Central Information Display (CID)

AT A GLANCE

Selecting menu items

Opening recently used menus

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

The recently used menus can be displayed.

1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu

Press button twice.

item is highlighted.

Opening the Options menu

Press button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

2. Press the Controller.

Menu items in the Owner's Manual

In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be

selected are set in quotation marks, for in-

stance "System settings".

The Options menu consists of various areas:

▷ Screen settings, for instance "Split screen".

Changing between displays

▷ Control options for the selected main

After a menu item is selected, for instance

menu, for instance for "Media/Radio".

"System settings", a new display appears.

▷ If applicable, further operating options for

▷ Move the Controller to the left.

the selected menu, for instance "Save

Closes the current display and shows the

station".

previous display.

Changing settings

▷

Press button.

1. Select a field.

The previous display opens.

2. Turn the Controller until the desired setting

▷ Move the Controller to the right.

is displayed.

New display is opened.

3. Press the Controller.

The arrow indicates that additional displays can

be opened.

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