MINI Countryman (2018 year). Manual

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Displays

CONTROLS

High-beam Assistant

Temporary display

High-beam Assistant is switched on.

Some Check Control messages are hidden auto-

matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check

High beams are switched on and off au-

Control messages are stored and can be dis-

tomatically depending on the traffic sit-

played again later.

uation.

High-beam Assistant, refer to page 130.

Displaying stored Check Control

messages

Cruise control

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

The system is switched on. It maintains

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the speed that was set using the control

2. "Vehicle status"

elements on the steering wheel.

"Check Control"

4. Select the SMS text message.

Blue lights

Display

High beams

High beams are switched on.

Check Control

High beams, refer to page 95.

At least one Check Control message is

displayed or is stored.

Hiding Check Control messages

SMS text messages

SMS text messages in combination with a sym-

bol in the instrument cluster explain a Check

Control message and the meaning of the indi-

cator/warning lights.

Supplementary SMS text messages

Additional information, such as on the cause of

an error or the required action, can be called up

Press and hold button on signal lever.

via Check Control.

With urgent messages the added text will be

Continuous display

automatically displayed on the Control Display.

Some Check Control messages are displayed

Further help

continuously and are not cleared until the mal-

function is eliminated. If several malfunctions

Depending on the Check Control message, fur-

occur at once, the messages are displayed con-

ther help can be selected.

secutively.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 sec-

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onds. After this time, they are displayed again

2. "Vehicle status"

automatically.

"Check Control"

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4. Select the desired text message.

Odometer and trip odom-

5. Select the desired setting.

eter

▷ "Owner's Manual"

Display additional information about

Concept

the Check Control message in the

The total number of kilometers driven and the

Integrated Owner's Manual.

number of kilometers driven since the last reset

▷ "Service request"

are displayed in the instrument cluster.

Contact a dealer’s service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair

Reset the trip odometer

shop.

Press the button.

▷ "MINI Roadside Assistance"

▷ The odometer is displayed

Contact Roadside Assistance.

when the ignition is switched

off.

Messages after trip completion

▷ When the ignition is switched

Special messages displayed while driving are

on, the trip odometer is re-

displayed again after the ignition is switched

set.

off.

External temperature

Fuel gauge

The arrow beside the fuel pump

General information

symbol shows which side of the

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

vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.

sounds.

Vehicle tilt position may cause

A Check Control message is displayed.

the display to vary.

There is an increased risk of ice on roads.

Information on refueling, refer to page 218.

Safety information

The yellow indicator light illuminates,

WARNING

once the fuel reserve is reached.

Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃

there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on

bridges or shady sections of road. There is a risk

Tachometer

of an accident. Modify your driving style to the

weather conditions at low temperatures.◀

Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning

field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to

protect the engine.

Display

The external temperature is dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

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Displaying the cruising range

Time

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

The time is displayed in the in-

strument cluster.

"My MINI"

The time can be set via the Cen-

2. "System settings"

tral Information Display (CID).

3. "Displays"

4. "Instrument panel"

5. "Range"

Date

The date is displayed in the in-

Current fuel consump-

strument cluster.

tion

The date can be set via the Cen-

tral Information Display (CID).

Concept

Displays the current fuel consumption. Check

whether you are currently driving in an efficient

Range

and environmentally-friendly manner.

Safety information

Displaying the current fuel

consumption

NOTE

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

With a driving range of less than

30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have

"My MINI"

sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not ensured

2. "System settings"

anymore. There is a risk of damage to property.

3. "Displays"

Refuel promptly.◀

4. "Instrument panel"

5. "Current consumption"

Display

With a low remaining range:

▷ A Check Control message is

Service requirements

displayed briefly.

▷ The remaining range is

Concept

shown on the Onboard Com-

The function displays the service requirements

puter.

and the corresponding maintenance scopes.

▷ With a dynamic driving style, for instance

taking curves aggressively, the engine func-

General information

tion is not always ensured.

After the ignition is switched on the instrument

cluster briefly displays available driving distance

The Check Control message appears continu-

or time to the next scheduled maintenance.

ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.

A service advisor can read out the current serv-

ice requirements from your remote control.

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Display

6. Select the desired setting.

7. Confirm.

Detailed information on service

The entered date is stored.

requirements

More information on the type of service re-

quired may be displayed on the Control Dis-

Gear shift indicator

play.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Concept

"My MINI"

The system recommends the most fuel efficient

2. "Vehicle status"

gear for the current driving situation.

"Service required"

General information

Required maintenance procedures and le-

Depending on the vehicle's features and coun-

gally mandated inspections are displayed.

try-specific version, the gear shift indicator is

4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa-

active in the manual mode of the Steptronic

tion.

transmission and with manual transmission.

Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis-

Symbols

played in the instrument cluster.

Symbols

Description

Manual transmission: displaying

No service is currently required.

Example

Description

Fuel efficient gear is set.

The deadline for scheduled

maintenance or a legally man-

dated inspection is approach-

Shift into fuel efficient gear.

ing.

The service deadline has al-

ready passed.

Steptronic transmission: displaying

Example

Description

Entering appointment dates

Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in-

Fuel efficient gear is set.

spections.

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are

Shift into fuel efficient gear.

set correctly.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle status"

"Service required"

4. "Vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

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Overview

Speed Limit Info

Camera

Speed Limit Info

Concept

Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum

permitted speed in the instrument cluster.

General information

The camera at the base of the interior mirror

detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as

well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic

signs with extra symbols for wet road condi-

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

tions, etc., are also detected and compared

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir-

with the vehicle's onboard data, such as from

ror clean and clear.

the rain sensor, and will be displayed depend-

ing on the situation.

Display

With the navigation system, the system takes

Speed Limit Info is displayed via the Onboard

into account the information stored in the navi-

Computer.

gation data and also displays speed limits

present on routes without signs.

Without a navigation system, the system is sub-

ject to limitations imposed by technology. Traf-

fic signs with speed limitations are detected

and displayed only. Speed limitations due to

entering or exiting towns, highway signs, etc.

are not displayed. Speed limits with extra text

characters are always displayed.

Safety information

Press button on the turn signal lever several

times, if needed.

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per-

Speed Limit Info is displayed on the Info Display

sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traffic

in the instrument cluster.

situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

Speed Limit Info

closely and actively intervene where appropri-

The last speed limit detected.

ate.◀

Without a navigation system the

traffic signals are grayed out af-

ter curves or longer stretches of

roadway.

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With navigation system: Speed

Selection lists

Limit Info is not available.

General information

With the buttons on the steering wheel and the

display in the instrument cluster the following

Without navigation system: no

can be displayed or operated:

speed limit or cancellation is de-

▷ Current audio source.

tected.

▷ Redial phone feature.

▷ Turn on voice activation system.

Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the

Head-up Display.

Activating a list and adjusting the

setting

System limits

Button on the steering

Function

The system may not be fully functional and

wheel

may provide incorrect information in the fol-

Move selection up.

lowing situations:

▷

In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

Move selection down.

▷

When signs are fully or partially concealed

by objects, stickers or paint.

Confirm the selection.

▷

When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

▷

When driving toward bright lights or strong

Display

reflections.

▷

When the windshield in front of the interior

mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a

sticker, etc.

▷

In the event of incorrect detection by the

camera.

▷

If the speed limits stored in the navigation

system are incorrect.

▷

In areas not covered by the navigation sys-

tem.

▷

When roads differ from the navigation, such

as due to changes in road routing.

Onboard Computer

▷

When passing buses or trucks with a speed

Concept

sticker.

The Onboard Computer displays different vehi-

▷

If the traffic signs are non-conforming.

cle data in the instrument cluster, such as aver-

▷

During calibration of the camera immedi-

age values.

ately after vehicle delivery.

▷

When signs that are valid for a parallel road

are detected.

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Calling up information on the Info

▷ Speed Limit Info.

Display

▷ Speed.

The unit of some information can be changed.

Setting units, refer to page 33.

Selecting information

You can select what information from the On-

board Computer is to be displayed on the Info

Display of the instrument cluster.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Press and hold button on signal lever.

"My MINI"

Information is displayed in the Info Display of

2. "System settings"

the instrument cluster.

3. "Displays"

4. "Instrument panel"

Information at a glance

5. Select the desired information.

Info Display

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

Repeatedly pressing the button

on the turn signal lever calls up

the following information in the

Information in detail

Info Display:

Range

▷ Range.

Displays the estimated cruising range available

▷

GREEN Info.

with the remaining fuel.

When GREEN Mode is activated.

The range is calculated based on your driving

▷

Average consumption, fuel.

style over the last 20 miles/30 km.

▷

Current consumption, fuel.

GREEN info

▷

Average speed.

The achieved range extension may be dis-

▷

Date.

played as a bonus range.

▷

Engine temperature display.

▷

With equipment version with Head-up Dis-

Average fuel consumption

play and navigation:

This is calculated for the period while the en-

Distance to destination.

gine is running.

When destination guidance is activated in

The average fuel consumption is calculated for

the navigation system.

the distance traveled since the last reset by the

▷

With equipment version with Head-up Dis-

Onboard Computer.

play and navigation:

Average speed

Time of arrival.

Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the

When destination guidance is activated in

engine manually stopped are not included in

the navigation system.

the calculation of the average speed.

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Resetting average values

The time must be correctly set.

Speed Limit Info

Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum

permitted speed in the instrument cluster.

Onboard Computer on the Control

Display

Concept

The Onboard Computer displays different vehi-

Press and hold button on turn signal lever.

cle data on the Control Display, such as average

values.

Engine temperature display

Displays the current engine temperature, based

General information

on a combination of coolant and engine oil

Two types of Onboard Computers are available

temperature. As soon as the optimum operat-

on the Control Display:

ing temperature has been attained, the indica-

▷ "Onboard info": average values, such as the

tor is in the center position.

fuel consumption, are displayed. The values

If the engine oil or coolant, and thus the en-

can be reset individually.

gine, become too hot, a Check Control message

▷ "Trip computer": the values deliver an over-

is displayed too.

view of a certain distance and can be reset

When the engine temperature is too

as often as necessary.

high, a red indicator light is displayed.

Calling up the Onboard Computer or trip

When the engine oil temperature is too

computer

high, a red indicator light is displayed.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Check the coolant level, refer to page 247.

"My MINI"

2. "Driving information"

With equipment version with Head-up

3. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

Display and navigation: distance to

destination

Resetting the Onboard Computer

The distance remaining to the destination is

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

displayed if a destination is entered in the navi-

gation system before the trip is started.

"My MINI"

The distance to the destination is adopted au-

2. "Driving information"

tomatically.

3. "Onboard info"

4. "Consumption" or "Speed"

With equipment version with Head-up

Display and navigation: time of arrival

5. "OK"

The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a

destination is entered in the navigation system

before the trip is started.

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Resetting the trip computer

Vehicle state

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

The following vehicle and surrounding area

data is automatically checked and evaluated in

"My MINI"

succession:

2. "Driving information"

▷ Range.

3. "Trip computer"

▷ Engine temperature.

4. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

▷ External temperature.

▷

"Reset": all values are reset.

▷ SPORT program state.

▷

"Automatic reset": all values are

Finally, a total evaluation of the vehicle state is

reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle

displayed.

has come to a standstill.

5. If necessary, "OK"

Checking vehicle state

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

"My MINI"

Driving Excitement

2. "Technology in action"

Concept

3. "Sport displays"

On the Control Display, sport instruments can

"Vehicle and surroundings"

be displayed, and the vehicle state can be

Via the MINI Driving Modes switch:

checked before the use of the SPORT program.

1. Activate SPORT.

Sport instruments

2. "Sport displays"

"Vehicle and surroundings"

General information

On the Control Display, values for power and

torque are displayed.

Speed warning

Displaying sport instruments

Concept

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

A speed limit can be set that when reached will

"My MINI"

cause a warning to be issued.

2. "Technology in action"

General information

3. "Sport displays"

The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed

"Sports instruments"

exceeds the set speed limit again, after it has

Via MINI Driving Modes switch:

dropped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.

1. Activate SPORT.

Displaying, setting or changing the

2. "Sport displays"

speed warning

"Sports instruments"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

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3. "Speed warning"

Event displays

4. "Warning at:"

Functions that are only displayed temporarily,

for instance the volume or temperature set-

5. Turn the Controller until the desired speed

tings, can be set as event displays.

is displayed.

Several vehicle assistance functions can also be

6. Press the Controller.

displayed on the LED ring. This display corre-

sponds with the displays of the function in the

Activating/deactivating the speed

respective display.

warning

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Example: tachometer

"My MINI"

Like the tachometer in the instrument cluster,

2. "Vehicle settings"

the light animations of the tachometer's basic

display show the current RPMs and the respec-

3. "Speed warning"

tive RPM warning thresholds.

4. "Speed warning"

5. Press the Controller.

Display

Setting your current speed as the speed

warning

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Speed warning"

4. "Select current speed"

5. Press the Controller.

▷ Arrow 1: current RPM.

▷ Arrow 2: prewarning field.

▷ Arrow 3: warning field.

LED ring on the central

instrument cluster

Switching on/off LED ring

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Concept

"My MINI"

The LED ring displays light animations to repre-

2. "System settings"

sent specific functions.

3. "Displays"

Basic displays

4. "Center Instrument"

Basic functions, for instance the tachometer,

5. "Center Instrument"

can be set to be displayed continually if so de-

sired.

Adjusting the LED ring

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

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3. "Displays"

Make sure that the area of movement of the

projection screen is clear during opening and

4. "Center Instrument"

closing.◀

5. "Basic display" or "Event display"

6. Select the desired setting.

NOTE

The Head-up Display consists of sensitive

Setting the brightness

components that can easily be scraped or dam-

The brightness can be adjusted when night

aged. There is a risk of damage to property. Do

lighting is active in the instrument cluster.

not place any objects on the Head-up Display,

attach to system components or plug into the

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

system. Do not move the moving parts man-

"My MINI"

ually.◀

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

Overview

4. "Center Instrument"

5. "Brightness at night"

6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright-

ness is set.

7. Press the Controller.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur-

rently used.

Head-up Display

Switching the Head-up Display on/off

When switching on, the projection lens of the

Concept

Head-up Display is extended. When switching

off, the projection lens of the Head-up Display

This system projects important information into

is retracted again.

the driver's field of vision, for instance the

speed.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

The driver can get information without averting

"My MINI"

his or her eyes from the road.

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

General information

4. "Head-Up Display"

Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-

up Display. For additional information, see the

5. "Head-Up Display"

chapter on care.

Display

Safety information

Overview

WARNING

The following information is displayed on the

When extending and retracting the pro-

Head-up Display:

jection screen of the Head-up Display, body

parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injury.

▷ Speed.

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▷ Navigation system.

Adjusting the height

▷ Check Control messages.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

▷ Selection list from the instrument cluster.

"My MINI"

▷ Driver assistance systems.

2. "System settings"

Some of this information is only displayed

3. "Displays"

briefly as needed.

4. "Head-Up Display"

5. "Height"

Selecting displays in the Head-up

Display

6. Turn the Controller until the desired height

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

is reached.

7. Press the Controller.

"My MINI"

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur-

2. "System settings"

rently used.

3. "Displays"

The height of the Head-up Display can also be

4. "Head-Up Display"

stored using the memory function, refer to

5. "Displayed information"

page 79.

6. Select the desired displays in the Head-up

Display.

Setting the rotation

The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro-

Settings are stored for the driver profile cur-

tated around its own axis.

rently used.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Setting the brightness

"My MINI"

The brightness is automatically adjusted to the

2. "System settings"

ambient brightness.

3. "Displays"

The basic setting can be adjusted manually.

4. "Head-Up Display"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

5. "Rotation"

"My MINI"

6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting

2. "System settings"

is selected.

3. "Displays"

7. Press the Controller.

4. "Head-Up Display"

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur-

5. "Brightness"

rently used.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright-

ness is set.

Display visibility

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis-

7. Press the Controller.

play is influenced by the following factors:

When the low beams are switched on, the

▷ Certain sitting positions.

brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi-

tionally influenced using the instrument light-

▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis-

ing, refer to page 131.

play.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur-

▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.

rently used.

▷ Wet roads.

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▷ Unfavorable light conditions.

Shift point indicator

John Cooper Works: sport displays in

Concept

the Head-up Display

Shift point indicator in the Head-up Display in-

dicates the optimum shifting point. Thus, with a

General information

sporty driving style, the best possible vehicle

The sport displays in the Head-up Display assist

acceleration is achieved.

with a sporty driving style.

Functional requirements

Switching on

▷ Steptronic Sport transmission:

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Manual mode M/S and, if necessary, Dy-

namic Traction Control DTC are activated.

"My MINI"

▷ Press the accelerator pedal all the way

2. "System settings"

down.

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-Up Display"

Display

5. "Displayed information"

Successive gray illuminated fields indicate the

6. "Sport displays"

upcoming shift moment.

With navigation system: if the sport displays are

Shift up immediately when the red fields light

switched on, no navigation content will be dis-

up.

played on the Head-up Display.

When the permitted maximum speed is

reached, all shift point indicators flash.

Display

When the maximum speed is exceeded, the

supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect

the engine.

Country timer

Concept

The system provides information on how long

and to what degree the vehicle was driven on

Speed

inclined, uneven, unpaved or snow-covered

Shift point indicator

roads, for example.

Gear display

General information

Current engine speed

The system consists of the following two me-

Warning field, speed

nus:

▷ Country Timer: display of the gradient and

unevenness of the routes traveled.

▷ Country Timer Info: display of the best time

and total time since the last reset.

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Displays

Follow the notes on traveling on poor roads, re-

Display of the Country Timer Info

fer to page 207.

Best time

Opening the menu

The shortest driving time necessary to reach

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

the highest level.

"My MINI"

Total time

2. "MINI Country Timer"

The total driving time that the vehicle was

3. Select the desired setting.

driven at the highest level.

▷

: display of the Country Timer.

Resetting the Country Timer Info

▷

: display of the Country Timer Info.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Display of the Country Timer

"My MINI"

2. "MINI Country Timer"

Overview

"MINI Country Timer Info"

4. Select the desired setting.

▷ "Reset record time and display": reset-

ting the best time.

▷ "Reset total time": resetting the total

time.

Vehicle status

▷ Symbols for road gradient and unevenness,

arrow 1.

General information

▷ Category, arrow 2.

The status can be displayed and actions per-

▷ Pulse value, arrow 3.

formed for several systems.

Symbols, pulse deflection and pulse

Opening the vehicle status

value

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

When the vehicle is being driven on inclined or

"My MINI"

uneven roads, the corresponding symbol lights

up, arrow 1. One or more pulse deflections are

2. "Vehicle status"

displayed and the pulse value increases, ar-

row 3.

Information at a glance

▷ "Flat Tire Monitor": Status of the Flat

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