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
  - Programmable memory buttons
- 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
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
  - 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
  - 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
ENTERTAINMENT
- General information
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Control elements
  - Sound output
  - Entertainment sources
- Tone
  - Vehicle features and options
  - General information
  - Treble, bass, balance, and fader
  - Volume equalization
  - Reset the tone settings
- Radio
  - Vehicle features and options
  - General information
  - AM/FM station
  - Satellite radio
  - Stored stations
- Audio
  - Vehicle features and options
  - General information
  - USB storage device
  - Bluetooth audio
  - Playback
COMMUNICATION
- Telephone
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Telephone functions
- MINI Connected
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Safety information
  - Teleservices
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
- License Texts and Certifications
  - Headunit
  - Information regarding Open Source Software Licenses
  - Remote Control
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  - Transmitter/Receiver
  - California Proposition 65 Warning

Mini Countryman Mini Connected 2020 Owner's Manual

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Year 2020

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Mini Countryman Mini Connected 2020 Specification

The 2020 Mini Countryman Mini Connected is a sophisticated blend of technology, design, and performance, tailored for the modern driver. Under the hood, the Mini Countryman offers a range of engine options, including a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine producing 134 horsepower and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivering 189 horsepower. The plug-in hybrid variant combines a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with an electric motor, achieving a combined output of 221 horsepower.

The Mini Connected system forms the technological core of the vehicle, integrating seamlessly with smartphones via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 8.8-inch touchscreen display provides intuitive access to navigation, entertainment, and vehicle settings. Real-time traffic updates, weather forecasts, and concierge services are standard, enhancing the driving experience.

Safety features include a suite of advanced driver assistance systems such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and parking assistance. The interior exudes premium quality with leather upholstery, ambient lighting, and customizable color schemes, ensuring comfort and style.

The exterior design retains the iconic Mini aesthetic but with a more rugged and versatile stance, reflecting its crossover capabilities. LED headlights and taillights, along with a distinctive front grille and roof rails, add to its appeal. The vehicle offers ample cargo space, with a split-folding rear seat to accommodate various storage needs.

Performance-wise, the Mini Countryman provides a dynamic driving experience, thanks to its precise steering, responsive handling, and optional all-wheel drive system, making it suitable for various terrains and weather conditions. Fuel efficiency is also noteworthy, especially in the hybrid model, which offers an electric-only range for short commutes.

Overall, the 2020 Mini Countryman Mini Connected stands out as a versatile, technologically advanced, and stylish compact SUV, meeting the demands of contemporary lifestyles.

Mini Countryman Mini Connected 2020 F.A.Q.

How do I connect my smartphone to Mini Connected in the 2020 Mini Countryman?

To connect your smartphone, ensure Bluetooth is activated on your device. Navigate to the Mini Connected menu on your vehicle's display, select "Manage mobile devices," then "Connect new device." Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your smartphone.

What should I do if Mini Connected is not recognizing my phone?

First, ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your phone and that it is discoverable. Restart both your phone and the car's system. If issues persist, try deleting the device from the car's list of paired devices and re-pairing it.

How can I update the Mini Connected software in my 2020 Mini Countryman?

To update your Mini Connected software, go to the settings menu on your vehicle's display, select "Software Update," and follow the instructions. Ensure your vehicle is parked and has a stable internet connection during the update process.

Is it possible to use voice commands with Mini Connected?

Yes, the 2020 Mini Countryman supports voice commands. Press the voice command button on your steering wheel and speak your command clearly. You can use it to make calls, navigate, or control music playback.

What navigation features does Mini Connected offer?

Mini Connected provides real-time traffic updates, route planning, and destination search. It also integrates with your calendar to suggest destinations based on upcoming appointments.

How do I troubleshoot connectivity issues with Mini Connected?

Ensure your device's software is up to date and that the Mini Connected app is installed. Check your internet connection and restart both your phone and the vehicle's system. Re-pair your device if necessary.

Can I use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto with Mini Connected in the 2020 Mini Countryman?

Yes, the 2020 Mini Countryman supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Connect your device via USB or Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen instructions to enable the feature.

How can I maintain the Mini Connected system for optimal performance?

Regularly update the system software, keep the vehicle's electronics clean, and ensure all connections are secure. Avoid using outdated devices, and periodically restart the system to clear any temporary issues.

What is the range of remote services available with Mini Connected?

Remote services include locking and unlocking the vehicle, locating your car, checking vehicle status, and sending destinations to your navigation system, all via the Mini Connected app.

How can I personalize the Mini Connected interface in my Mini Countryman?

To personalize the interface, navigate to the settings menu, and select "Personalization." You can adjust display settings, choose preferred shortcuts, and configure the home screen layout to suit your preferences.