Contents

NOTES
- Information
  - Using this Owner's Manual
  - Additional sources of information
  - Symbols and displays
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Status of the Owner's Manual
  - For Your Own Safety
  - Data memory
  - Event Data Recorder EDR
  - Vehicle identification number
  - Reporting safety defects
QUICK REFERENCE
- Entering
  - Opening and closing
  - Displays and control elements
- Set-up and use
  - Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel
  - Infotainment
- On the road
  - Driving
  - Climate control
  - Refueling
  - Providing assistance
AT A GLANCE
- Cockpit
  - Vehicle features and options
  - In the vicinity of the steering wheel
  - In the vicinity of the center console
  - In the vicinity of the roofliner
- Central Information Display (CID)
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Concept
  - Safety information
  - Input and display
  - Control elements
  - Operating via the Controller
  - Operation via touchscreen
  - Programmable memory buttons
- Voice activation system
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Concept
  - General information
  - Functional requirements
  - Using the voice activation system
  - Possible commands
  - Example: opening the tone settings
  - Adjusting
  - Information on Emergency Requests
  - System limits
  - Using the voice activation system of the smartphone
  - Amazon Alexa Car Integration
- General settings
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Language
  - Time
  - Date
  - Setting the units of measurement
  - Activating/deactivating the display of the current vehicle position
  - Activating/deactivating popup windows
  - Control Display
  - Messages
  - Data protection
  - Connections
- Owner's Manual media
  - Vehicle features and options
  - General information
  - Printed Owner's Manual
  - Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
CONTROLS
- Opening and closing
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Vehicle key
  - Integrated key
  - Buttons for the central locking system
  - Comfort Access
  - Tailgate
  - Driver profiles
  - Adjusting
  - Alarm system
  - Power windows
  - Panoramic glass sunroof
- Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Sitting safely
  - Front seats
  - Rear seats
  - Safety belts
  - Front head restraints
  - Rear head restraints
  - Memory function
  - Mirrors
  - Steering wheel
- Transporting children safely
  - Vehicle features and options
  - The right place for children
  - Installing child restraint systems
  - LATCH child restraint fixing system
  - Locking the doors and windows
- Driving
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Start/Stop button
  - Starting the engine
  - Engine stop
  - Auto Start/Stop function
  - Parking brake
  - Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher
  - Wiper system
  - Canada: wiper system
  - Washer fluid
  - Manual transmission
  - Steptronic transmission
- Displays
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Instrument cluster
  - Check Control
  - Fuel gauge
  - Tachometer
  - Odometer and trip odometer
  - External temperature
  - Time
  - Date
  - Range
  - Current consumption
  - Service requirements
  - Gear shift indicator
  - Speed Limit Info
  - Selection lists
  - Onboard Computer
  - Driving Excitement
  - Speed warning
  - LED ring on the central instrument cluster
  - Head-up Display
  - John Cooper Works: sport displays in the Head-up Display
  - Country timer
  - Vehicle status
- Lights
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Overview
  - Parking lights, low beams and roadside parking lights
  - Welcome lights and headlight courtesy delay feature
  - Automatic headlight control
  - Daytime running lights
  - Cornering light
  - Adaptive headlight range control
  - High-beam Assistant
  - Fog lights
  - Instrument lighting
  - Interior lights
- Safety
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Airbags
  - Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
  - Flat Tire Monitor FTM
  - Intelligent Safety
  - Approach control warning with city light braking function
  - Daytime pedestrian collision mitigation
  - Brake force display
  - Fatigue alert
  - PostCrash iBrake
- Driving stability control systems
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Anti-lock Braking System ABS
  - Brake assistant
  - DSC Dynamic Stability Control
  - DTC Dynamic Traction Control
  - Performance Control
  - ALL4
  - Adaptive chassis
  - MINI Driving Modes switch
  - Drive-off assistant
  - Servotronic
- Driving comfort
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Camera-based cruise control
  - Cruise control
  - PDC Park Distance Control
  - Rearview camera
  - Parking assistant
- Climate control
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Interior air quality
  - Air conditioner
  - Automatic climate control
  - Ventilation
  - Parked-car ventilation
- Interior equipment
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Integrated Universal Remote Control
  - Digital compass
  - Sun visor
  - Ashtray/cigarette lighter
  - Sockets
  - USB interface
- Storage compartments
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Safety information
  - Overview
  - Glove compartment
  - Compartments in the doors
  - Center armrest
  - Cup holders
  - Clothes hooks
- Cargo area
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Loading
  - Lashing eyes in the cargo area
  - Cargo cover
  - Storage compartments in the cargo area
  - Enlarging the cargo area
  - Variable cargo area floor
  - MINI Picnic Bench
DRIVING TIPS
- Things to remember when driving
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Breaking-in period
  - General driving notes
  - Roof-mounted luggage rack
  - Driving on poor roads
  - Driving on racetracks
- Saving fuel
  - Vehicle features and options
  - General information
  - Remove unnecessary cargo
  - Remove attached parts following use
  - Close the windows and glass sunroof
  - Tires
  - Drive away without delay
  - Look well ahead when driving
  - Avoid high engine speeds
  - Use coasting conditions
  - Switch off the engine during longer stops
  - Switch off any functions that are not currently needed
  - Have maintenance carried out
  - GREEN Mode
MOBILITY
- Refueling
  - Vehicle features and options
  - General information
  - Safety information
  - Fuel cap
  - Follow the following when refueling
- Fuel
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Fuel recommendation
- Wheels and tires
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Tire inflation pressure
  - Tire identification marks
  - Tire tread
  - Tire damage
  - Changing wheels and tires
  - Run-flat tires
  - Repairing a flat tire
  - Mobility System
  - Snow chains
  - Changing wheels/tires
  - Emergency wheel
- Engine compartment
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Overview
  - Hood
- Engine oil
  - Vehicle features and options
  - General information
  - Safety information
  - Electronic oil measurement
  - Adding engine oil
  - Engine oil types to add
  - Engine oil change
- Coolant
  - Vehicle features and options
  - General information
  - Safety information
  - Coolant level
  - Disposal
- Maintenance
  - Vehicle features and options
  - MINI maintenance system
  - Condition Based Service CBS
  - Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
  - Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
- Replacing components
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Vehicle tool kit
  - Wiper blades
  - Light and bulb replacement
  - Vehicle battery
  - Fuses
- Breakdown assistance
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Hazard warning flashers
  - Warning triangle
  - First-aid kit
  - MINI Roadside Assistance
  - Emergency Request
  - Jump-starting
  - Tow-starting and towing
- Care
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Washing the vehicle
  - Vehicle care
REFERENCE
- Technical data
  - Vehicle features and options
  - General information
  - Dimensions
  - Weights
  - Capacities
- Appendix
  - Updates made after the editorial deadline
  - California Proposition 65 Warning

Mini Countryman 2020 Owner's Manual

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Year 2020

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Mini Countryman 2020 Specification

The Mini Countryman 2020 is a versatile compact crossover SUV that combines the iconic Mini design with modern functionality and performance. This model features a robust exterior characterized by its distinctive front grille, LED headlights, and an aerodynamic silhouette, offering both style and practicality. Under the hood, the Mini Countryman 2020 is powered by a range of efficient engines, including a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 134 horsepower and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine available in the Cooper S variant, generating 189 horsepower. For those seeking enhanced performance, the John Cooper Works edition delivers an impressive 301 horsepower.

The vehicle is equipped with a standard six-speed manual transmission, while an optional eight-speed automatic transmission is available for smoother and more responsive driving. Inside, the Mini Countryman 2020 boasts a spacious and upscale cabin, comfortably seating five passengers with ample legroom and cargo space. The interior features high-quality materials, customizable ambient lighting, and a user-friendly infotainment system with a 6.5-inch or optional 8.8-inch touchscreen display, supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Safety and driver assistance technologies are well-integrated, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. The Mini Countryman 2020 also offers all-wheel drive for improved traction and handling in various driving conditions. Fuel efficiency is commendable, with the base model achieving an estimated 26 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway.

Overall, the Mini Countryman 2020 stands out for its distinctive design, versatile performance, and advanced features, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a compact SUV with a blend of luxury, technology, and Mini's signature driving experience.

Mini Countryman 2020 F.A.Q.

How do I reset the tire pressure monitoring system on a 2020 Mini Countryman?

To reset the tire pressure monitoring system on your 2020 Mini Countryman, start the engine and use the iDrive controller to navigate to the Vehicle Status menu. Select 'TPM' and then 'Perform reset'. Confirm the selection and drive the car for a short distance at a steady speed to complete the reset process.

What is the recommended oil type for the 2020 Mini Countryman?

The recommended oil type for the 2020 Mini Countryman is SAE 0W-20 fully synthetic motor oil, which meets BMW Longlife-01 FE specifications. Always check your owner's manual for confirmation.

How can I update the navigation system in my 2020 Mini Countryman?

To update the navigation system, download the latest maps from the MINI ConnectedDrive Store onto a USB drive. Insert the USB drive into the USB port in your Mini Countryman and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update process.

What should I do if the engine warning light comes on in my Mini Countryman?

If the engine warning light illuminates, it indicates a potential issue with the engine or emissions system. You should check for any obvious issues, such as a loose gas cap. If no apparent problems exist, schedule a diagnostic check with an authorized Mini service center.

How do I pair my smartphone with the 2020 Mini Countryman's Bluetooth system?

To pair your smartphone, make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone. In your Mini, go to the iDrive menu and select 'Communication', then 'Manage mobile devices'. Choose 'Connect new device' and follow the prompts to complete the pairing process.

What is the maintenance schedule for the 2020 Mini Countryman?

The maintenance schedule for the 2020 Mini Countryman includes oil changes every 10,000 miles, brake fluid replacement every 24 months, and regular inspections of brakes, tires, and fluid levels. Refer to the owner's manual for a detailed maintenance plan.

How do I replace the wiper blades on my 2020 Mini Countryman?

To replace the wiper blades, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield and rotate the blade perpendicular to the arm. Press the release tab and slide the blade off the arm. Reverse the process to attach the new blade, ensuring it clicks securely into place.

What is the procedure for checking the engine coolant level in a 2020 Mini Countryman?

To check the engine coolant level, ensure the engine is cool and locate the coolant reservoir under the hood. The level should be between the 'MIN' and 'MAX' marks on the side of the reservoir. If low, top up with a 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water.

How can I improve fuel efficiency in my 2020 Mini Countryman?

To improve fuel efficiency, ensure regular maintenance is performed, keep tires properly inflated, drive smoothly, avoid excessive idling, and remove unnecessary weight from the vehicle. Using cruise control on highways can also help maintain consistent speed.

What should I do if my Mini Countryman's key fob battery is low?

If your key fob battery is low, replace it by removing the mechanical key from the fob, then prying open the fob case. Replace the old battery with a new CR2032 battery, ensuring the positive side faces up, and reassemble the fob.