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MINI Clubman (2018 year). Instruction - part 12

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Things to remember when driving

DRIVING TIPS

Mobile communication devices in the

General driving notes

vehicle

Closing split doors

WARNING

Vehicle electronics and mobile phones

Safety information

can influence one another. There is radiation

WARNING

due to the transmission operations of mobile

phones. There is a risk of injury or risk of dam-

An open split door protrudes from the ve-

age to property. If possible, in the car's interior

hicle and can endanger occupants and other

use only mobile phones with direct connections

road users or damage the vehicle in the event

to an exterior antenna in order to exclude mu-

of an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers.

tual interference and deflect the radiation from

In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the car's

the car's interior.◀

interior. There is a risk of injury or risk of dam-

age to property. Do not drive with split doors

open.◀

Hydroplaning

On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can

Driving with the split doors open

form between the tires and road surface.

If nevertheless you need to drive with split

This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan-

doors open:

ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete

loss of contact between the tires and the road

▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof.

surface, ultimately undermining your ability to

▷ Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.

steer and brake the vehicle.

▷ Drive moderately.

Driving through water

Hot exhaust gas system

General information

WARNING

When driving through water, follow the follow-

During driving operation, high tempera-

ing:

tures can occur underneath the vehicle body,

for instance caused by the exhaust gas system.

▷ Drive through calm water only.

If combustible materials, such as leaves or

▷ Drive through water only if it is not deeper

grass, come in contact with hot parts of the ex-

than maximum 9.8 inches/25 cm.

haust gas system, these materials can ignite.

▷ Drive through water no faster than walking

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to

speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.

property. Do not remove the heat shields in-

stalled and never apply undercoating to them.

Safety information

Make sure that no combustible materials can

come in contact with hot vehicle parts in driv-

NOTE

ing operation, idle or during parking. Do not

When driving too quickly through too

touch the hot exhaust gas system.◀

deep water, water can enter into the engine

compartment, the electrical system or the

transmission. There is a risk of damage to prop-

erty. When driving through water, do not ex-

ceed the maximum indicated water level and

the maximum speed for driving through wa-

ter.◀

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DRIVING TIPS

Things to remember when driving

Braking safely

Hills

General information

General information

The vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard

Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the

feature.

gear that requires least braking effort. Other-

wise, the brakes may overheat and reduce

Perform an emergency stop in situations that

brake efficiency.

require such.

You can increase the engine's braking effect by

Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid

shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if

any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef-

needed.

fort.

Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from

Safety information

the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its

active mode.

WARNING

Light but consistent brake pressure can

Objects in the area around the pedals

lead to high temperatures, brakes wearing out

and possibly even brake failure. There is a risk

WARNING

of an accident. Avoid placing excessive stress

Objects in the driver's floor area can limit

on the brake system.◀

the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in

WARNING

the vehicle such that they are secured and can-

In idle state or with the engine switched

not enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor

off, safety-relevant functions, for instance en-

mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can

gine braking effect, braking force boost and

be safely attached to the floor. Do not use

steering assistance, are restricted or not availa-

loose floor mats and do not layer several floor

ble at all. There is a risk of an accident. Do not

mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear-

drive in idle state or with the engine switched

ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats

off.◀

are securely fastened again after they were re-

moved, for instance for cleaning.◀

Brake disc corrosion

Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina-

Driving in wet conditions

tion on the brake pads are increased by the fol-

When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,

lowing circumstances:

gently press the brake pedal every few miles.

▷ Low mileage.

Ensure that this action does not endanger other

▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not

traffic.

used at all.

The heat generated during braking dries brake

▷ Infrequent use of the brakes.

discs and brake pads and protects them against

corrosion.

▷ Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning

agents.

In this way braking efficiency will be available

when you need it.

Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause

a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re-

sponse - generally this cannot be corrected.

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DRIVING TIPS

Saving fuel

General information

GREEN Limit

The system includes the following MINIMALISM

▷ Activate the GREEN Limit:

functions and MINIMALISM displays:

"GREEN speed warning":

▷ GREEN bonus range, refer to page 204.

A GREEN tip is displayed if the speed of the

▷ GREEN tip, driving instruction, refer to

set GREEN Limit is exceeded.

page 205.

▷ Setting the speed for the GREEN Limit:

▷ GREEN climate control, refer to page 204.

"Tip at:"

▷ MINIMALISM analyzer, refer to page 207.

Select the desired speed.

▷ Coasting driving condition, refer to

page 206.

GREEN climate control

Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.

Activating GREEN Mode

By making a slight change to the set tempera-

Press the MINI Driving Modes

ture, or adjusting the rate of heating or cooling

switch downward until GREEN is

of the car's interior fuel consumption can be

displayed in the instrument clus-

economized.

ter.

The power output to the seat heater and exte-

rior mirror is reduced.

Configuring GREEN

Coasting

Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag-

Via MINI Driving Modes switch

ing the engine and coasting, refer to page 206,

1. Activating GREEN Mode.

with the engine idling.

2. "Configure GREEN"

This function is only available in GREEN Mode.

3. Select the desired setting.

Deactivate the function to use the braking ef-

fect of the engine when traveling downhill.

Via the Central Information Display

(CID):

GREEN potential savings

1.

"My MINI"

Shows potential savings with the current set-

2. "Vehicle settings"

tings in percentages.

3. If necessary, "Driving mode"

Display in the instrument cluster

4. "Configure GREEN"

5. Select the desired setting.

GREEN bonus range

A modified driving style helps

Activating/deactivating the functions

you extend your driving range.

The following functions can be activated/deac-

This may be displayed as the bo-

tivated:

nus range in the instrument clus-

▷ "GREEN speed warning":

ter.

▷ "GREEN climate control"

The bonus range is shown in the range display.

Settings are stored for the driver profile cur-

The bonus range is automatically reset every

rently used.

time the vehicle is refueled.

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Saving fuel

DRIVING TIPS

▷ Green display: efficient driving style.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

▷ Gray display: modify driving style, for in-

1.

"My MINI"

stance by backing off the accelerator pedal.

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

Efficiency display

4. "Instrument panel"

A bar display in the instrument

cluster indicates your current

5. "GREEN info"

driving efficiency.

GREEN tip, symbols

Mark in the left area, arrow 1:

display for energy recovered by

An additional symbol and text instructions are

coasting or when braking.

displayed.

Mark in the right area, arrow 2: display when

Symbol Measure

accelerating.

For an efficient driving style, look well

The efficiency of your driving style is shown by

ahead when driving, accelerate con-

the position of the mark:

servatively, and delay accelerating.

▷ Mark inside the green range: efficient driv-

Reduce speed to the selected GREEN

ing style.

speed.

▷ Mark outside the green range: modify driv-

ing style, for example by backing off the ac-

Steptronic transmission:

celerator.

Switch from M/S to D and avoid

instruction shift interventions.

GREEN tip, driving instruction

Instruction transmission:

Follow the shift instructions.

Instruction transmission:

Engage neutral for an engine stop.

Indications on the Control Display

Displaying MINIMALISM information

The GREEN tip indicates that your driving style

The current efficiency of the functions in GREEN

can be modified to be more fuel efficient, for

Mode can be displayed on the Control Display.

example by backing off the accelerator.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

Activating the efficiency display and

2. "Technology in action"

GREEN tips

3. "MINIMALISM"

The efficiency display and GREEN tips appear in

the instrument cluster when GREEN Info is acti-

Information is shown on the following func-

vated.

tions:

▷ Auto Start/Stop function.

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DRIVING TIPS

Saving fuel

▷ Energy recovery.

▷ Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not

operated.

▷ Climate control output.

▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi-

▷ Coasting.

tion D.

Displaying the MINIMALISM analyzer

▷ Engine and transmission are at operating

temperature.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

Operation via shift paddles

2. "Technology in action"

Concept

3. "MINIMALISM Analyser"

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the

Further information on the MINIMALISM ana-

coasting mode can be influenced with the shift

lyzer, refer to page 207.

paddles.

Coasting

Activating/deactivating coasting via shift

paddles

Concept

1. Shift to the highest gear by pulling the right

The function helps to conserve fuel.

shift paddle.

To do this, under certain conditions the engine

2. To activate coasting mode, actuate the

is automatically decoupled from the transmis-

right shift paddle again.

sion when selector lever position D is set. The

vehicle continues traveling with the engine

To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.

idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector

lever position D remains engaged.

Display

This driving condition is referred to as coasting.

Display in the instrument cluster

As soon as you step on the brake or accelerator

pedal, the engine is automatically coupled

The bar display below the tach-

again.

ometer is filled in green and the

mark appears at the zero point.

The tachometer shows the idle

General information

speed.

Coasting is a component of the GREEN driving

mode.

Indications on the Control Display

Coasting is automatically activated when the

GREEN driving mode is called via the MINI Driv-

The coasting driving condition is displayed in

ing Modes switch, refer to page 151.

the MINIMALISM Info while driving.

A proactive driving style helps the driver to use

The distance traveled in the coasting driving

the function often and supports the fuel-con-

condition is indicated by a counter.

serving effect of coasting.

Displaying MINIMALISM information

Functional requirements

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

In GREEN mode, this function is available in a

1.

"My MINI"

speed range from approximately

30 mph/50 km/h to 100 mph/160 km/h if the

2. "Technology in action"

following conditions are met:

3. "MINIMALISM"

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MOBILITY

Refueling

Refueling

Vehicle features and op-

Fuel cap

tions

Opening

This chapter describes all standard, country-

1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler

specific and optional features offered with the

flap.

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.

General information

2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.

Follow the fuel recommendation, refer to

page 212, prior to refueling.

Safety information

NOTE

With a driving range of less than

30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have

sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not ensured

anymore. There is a risk of damage to property.

3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached

Refuel promptly.◀

to the fuel filler flap.

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Refueling

MOBILITY

Closing

ment. There is a risk of damage to property.

Avoid overfilling.◀

WARNING

The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be

jammed and crushed during closing. The cap

cannot be correctly closed. Fuel or fuel vapors

can escape. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. Pay attention that the re-

taining strap is not jammed or crushed when

closing the cap.◀

1. Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you

clearly hear a click.

2. Close the fuel filler flap.

Instructionly unlocking fuel filler flap

E.g., in the event of an electrical malfunction.

Have fuel filler flap unlocked by a dealer’s serv-

ice center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

Follow the following

when refueling

General information

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-

pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting up the fuel

pump nozzle during refueling causes:

▷ Premature switching off.

▷ Reduced return of the fuel vapors.

The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks

off the first time.

Follow safety regulations posted at the gas sta-

tion.

Safety information

NOTE

Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfilling

of the fuel tank can damage the fuel system.

Painted surfaces may be damaged by contact

with fuel. Escaping fuel can harm the environ-

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MOBILITY

Fuel

Fuel

Safety information

Vehicle features and op-

NOTE

tions

Do not press the Start/Stop button after

This chapter describes all standard, country-

refueling with the wrong fuel. Furthermore, the

specific and optional features offered with the

catalytic converter is permanently damaged.

series. It also describes features that are not

There is a risk of damage to property. Do not

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

refuel or add the following in the case of gaso-

to the selected options or country versions. This

line engines:

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

▷ Leaded gasoline.

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

▷ Metallic additives, for instance manganese

observed.

or iron.

Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuel-

ing with the wrong fuel. Contact a dealer’s serv-

Fuel recommendation

ice center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.◀

General information

NOTE

Depending on the region, many gas stations

Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel sys-

sell fuel that has been customized to winter or

tem and the engine. There is a risk of damage

summer conditions. Fuel that is available in

to property. Do not use fuels with a higher per-

winter, for instance helps make a cold start eas-

centage of ethanol than recommended. Do not

ier.

refuel with fuels containing methanol, e.g. M5

to M100.◀

Gasoline

NOTE

General information

Fuel that does not comply with the mini-

For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should

mum quality can compromise engine function

be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.

or cause engine damage. There is a risk of

Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con-

damage to property. Do not fill with fuel that

taining metal must not be used.

does not comply with the minimum quality.◀

Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of

CAUTION

25 %, i. e. E10 or E25, may be used for refuel-

The use of poor-quality fuels may result in

ing.

harmful engine deposits or damage. Addition-

Ethanol should meet the following quality stan-

ally, problems relating to drivability, starting

dards:

and stalling, especially under certain environ-

US: ASTM 4806-xx

mental conditions such as high ambient tem-

CAN: CGSB-3.511-xx

perature and high altitude, may occur.

xx: comply with the current standard in each

case.

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MOBILITY

Wheels and tires

Wheels and tires

Tire inflation pressure specifications

Vehicle features and op-

tions

In the tire inflation pressure table

This chapter describes all standard, country-

The tire inflation pressure table, refer to

specific and optional features offered with the

page 215, contains all tire inflation pressure

series. It also describes features that are not

specifications for the specified tire sizes at the

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

ambient temperature. The tire inflation pres-

to the selected options or country versions. This

sure values apply to tire sizes approved by the

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

manufacturer of the vehicle for the vehicle

tems. When using these functions and systems,

type.

the applicable laws and regulations must be

To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,

observed.

please note the following:

▷ Tire sizes of your vehicle.

▷ Maximum permitted driving speed.

Tire inflation pressure

Checking the tire inflation pressure

General information

The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres-

General information

sure influence the following:

Tires heat up while driving. The tire inflation

▷ The service life of the tires.

pressure increases with the tire temperature.

▷ Road safety.

Tires have a natural, consistent loss of tire infla-

▷ Driving comfort.

tion pressure.

▷ Fuel consumption.

The displays of inflation devices may under-

read by up to 0.1 bar/2 psi.

Safety information

Checking using tire inflation pressure

WARNING

specifications in the tire inflation

A tire with too little or no tire inflation

pressure table

pressure may heat up significantly and sustain

The tire inflation pressure specifications in the

damage. This will have a negative impact on

tire inflation pressure table only relate to cold

aspects of handling, such as steering and brak-

tires or tires at the same temperature as the

ing response. There is a risk of an accident.

ambient temperature.

Regularly check the tire inflation pressure, and

Only check the tire inflation pressure levels

correct it as needed, for instance twice a month

when the tires are cold, i.e.:

and before a long trip.◀

▷ Driving range of max. 1.25 miles/2 km has

not been exceeded.

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Wheels and tires

MOBILITY

▷ If the vehicle has not moved again for at

Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph/160 km/h.

least 2 hours after a trip.

1. Determine, refer to page 214, the intended

Tire inflation pressure values up to

tire inflation pressure levels for the

100 mph/160 km/h

mounted tires.

COOPER

2. Check the tire inflation pressure in all four

tires, using a pressure gage, for example.

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

3. Correct the tire inflation pressure if the cur-

rent tire inflation pressure value deviates

Specifications in

from the specified value.

bar/PSI with cold

4. Check whether all valve caps are screwed

tires

onto the tire valves.

195/60 R 16 89 H

2.2 / 32

2.2 / 32

After correcting the tire inflation

M+S Std

pressure

205/55 R 16 91 V

For run-flat tires: reinitialize run-flat tires.

M+S A/S RSC

For the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM: reset the

205/55 R 16 91 W

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM.

Std/RSC

Checking the tire inflation pressure of

205/55 R 16 91 H

the emergency wheel

M+S RSC

Also check the tire inflation pressure of the

225/45 R 17 91 V

emergency wheel in the cargo area regularly,

M+S A/S RSC

and correct it as needed.

225/45 R 17 94 W

XL Std

Tire inflation pressures up to 100 mph/

225/45 R 17 91 W

160 km/h

RSC

For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for

225/45 R 17 91 H

optimum driving comfort, note the pressure

M+S RSC

values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer

to page 215, and adjust as necessary.

195/55 R 17 92 H

2.2 / 32

2.4 / 35

M+S XL Std

225/40 R 18 92 Y

XL RSC

225/40 ZR 18 92 Y

XL Std

225/40 R 18 92 V

M+S XL RSC

These pressure values can also be found on the

tire inflation pressure label on the driver's door

pillar.

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MOBILITY

Wheels and tires

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

bar/PSI

225/35 R 19 88 Y

2.6 / 38

2.7 / 39

225/35 R 19 88 Y

2.8 / 41

2.8 / 41

XL RSC

XL RSC

Emergency wheel

Speed up to a max. of

Emergency wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

50 mph / 80 km/h

T 125/70 R 17 98

T 125/70 R 17 98

M

4.2 / 60

M

4.2 / 60

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Tire size

Pressure specifications in

Tire size

Pressure specifications in bar/PSI

bar/PSI

Specifications in

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

bar/PSI with cold

tires

tires

195/55 R 17 92

2.4 / 35

2.2 / 32

205/55 R 16 91 V

2.2 / 32

2.2 / 32

H M+S XL Std

M+S A/S RSC

225/45 R 17 91 V

205/55 R 16 91 W

M+S A/S RSC

Std/RSC

225/45 R 17 91

205/55 R 16 91 H

W RSC

M+S RSC

225/45 R 17 91

225/45 R 17 91 V

H M+S RSC

M+S A/S RSC

225/40 R 18 92 V

2.4 / 35

2.4 / 35

225/45 R 17 91 W

M+S XL RSC

RSC

225/40 R 18 92 Y

225/45 R 17 91 H

XL RSC

M+S RSC

225/40 ZR 18 92

225/45 R 17 94 W

Y XL Std

XL Std

225/35 R 19 88 Y

2.8 / 41

2.8 / 41

195/60 R 16 89 H

2.3 / 33

2.2 / 32

XL RSC

M+S Std

Emergency

Speed up to a max. of

195/55 R 17 92 H

2.4 / 35

2.4 / 35

wheel

50 mph / 80 km/h

M+S XL Std

T 125/70 R 17 98

4.2 / 60

225/40 R 18 92 Y

M

XL RSC

225/40 ZR 18 92 Y

XL Std

225/40 R 18 92 V

M+S XL RSC

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MOBILITY

COOPER S ALL4

JOHN COOPER WORKS

Tire size

Pressure specifications in bar/PSI

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

Specifications in

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

bar/PSI with cold

tires

tires

225/45 R 17 91

2.4 / 35

2.2 / 32

225/40 R 18 92 Y

2.5 / 36

2.5 / 36

V M+S A/S RSC

XL RSC

225/45 R 17 91

225/40 ZR 18 92

W RSC

Y XL Std

225/45 R 17 91

195/55 R 17 92 H

H M+S RSC

M+S XL Std

195/55 R 17 92

2.5 / 36

2.4 / 35

225/40 R 18 92 V

H M+S XL Std

M+S XL RSC

225/40 R 18 92

2.5 / 36

2.5 / 36

225/35 R 19 88 Y

2.9 / 42

2.9 / 42

V M+S XL RSC

XL RSC

225/40 R 18 92

Y XL RSC

Tire inflation pressures at max. speeds

225/40 ZR 18 92

above 100 mph/160 km/h

Y XL Std

WARNING

225/35 R 19 88

2.8 / 41

2.9 / 42

In order to drive at maximum speeds in

Y XL RSC

excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe,

and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for

Emergency

Speed up to a max. of

speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the

wheel

50 mph / 80 km/h

relevant table on the following pages. Other-

T 125/70 R 17

4.2 / 60

wise, tire damage and accidents could occur.◀

98 M

For speeds over 100 mph/160 km/h and for op-

timum driving comfort, note the pressure val-

ues in the tire inflation pressure table, refer to

page 218, and adjust as necessary.

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