Contents

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
  - Control elements
  - Operating with the Controller
  - Operating via touchscreen
  - Touchpad
  - Split screen
  - Status information
  - 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
  - Settings
  - Adjusting the volume
  - Information on Emergency Requests
  - Environmental conditions
- General settings
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Language
  - Time
  - Date
  - Setting the units of measurement
  - 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
  - MINI Motorers Guide app
  - Online Owner's Manual
  - Media components
  - Key features
- MINI eDRIVE
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Hybrid system
- Safety of the hybrid system
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Working on the hybrid system
  - Hybrid system
CONTROLS
- Opening and closing
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Remote control
  - Integrated key
  - Buttons for the central locking system
  - Comfort Access
  - Tailgate
  - Driver profile
  - Settings
  - Alarm system
  - Power windows
  - Panoramic glass sunroof
- Settings
  - 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, drive-ready state
  - Drive-ready state in detail
  - Auto Start/Stop function
  - Electric driving: ePOWER.
  - Driving with the combustion engine: POWER
  - Assistance from the electric motor
  - Energy recovery: CHARGE
  - Parking brake
  - Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher
  - Washer/wiper system
  - Canada: wiper system
  - Washer fluid
  - Steptronic transmission
- Displays
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Instrument cluster
  - Charging screen
  - Displays of the hybrid system
  - Check Control
  - Fuel gauge
  - Odometer and trip odometer
  - External temperature
  - Time
  - Date
  - Range
  - Current fuel consumption
  - Service requirements
  - Speed Limit Info
  - Selection lists
  - Onboard Computer
  - Driving Excitement
  - Speed warning
  - LED ring on the central instrument cluster
  - 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
  - FTM Flat Tire Monitor
  - Intelligent Safety
  - Approach control warning with city light braking function
  - Person warning with City light braking function
  - Brake force display
  - Alertness assistant
  - 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
  - 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
  - Stationary climate control
- Interior equipment
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Integrated Universal Remote Control
  - Digital compass
  - Sun visor
  - Ashtray/cigarette lighter
  - Sockets
  - USB interface/AUX-IN port
- Storage compartments
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Safety information
  - Overview
  - Glove compartment
  - Driver's seat
  - 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
  - Storage space under cargo floor panel
  - 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
  - Using the hybrid system efficiently
  - GREEN Mode
MOBILITY
- Charging the vehicle
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Concept
  - General information
  - Safety information
  - Charging cable
  - Manually unlocking the charging cable
  - Charging process
  - Displays in the instrument cluster
  - Departure time
  - Climate control
  - Discharged high-voltage and vehicle battery
- Refueling
  - Vehicle features and options
  - General information
  - Safety information
  - Tank vent
  - 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
- Engine compartment
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Important features in the engine compartment
  - 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
  - Onboard vehicle tool kit
  - Wiper blade replacement
  - Light and bulb replacement
  - Vehicle battery
  - Fuses
- Breakdown assistance
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Hazard warning flashers
  - Roadside Assistance
  - Warning triangle
  - First-aid kit
  - Jump-starting
  - Tow-starting and towing
  - What to do after an accident
- Care
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Washing the vehicle
  - Vehicle care
REFERENCE
- Technical data
  - Vehicle features and options
  - General information
  - Dimensions
  - Weights
  - Capacities
- Appendix
  - Updates after the editorial deadline

Mini SE Countryman 2018 Owner's Manual

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Mini SE Countryman 2018 Specification

The 2018 Mini SE Countryman is a plug-in hybrid crossover that blends iconic Mini design with advanced hybrid technology. This model is powered by a combination of a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine and an electric motor, producing a combined output of 221 horsepower. The electric motor is powered by a 7.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which provides an all-electric range of up to 12 miles. The vehicle's hybrid system allows for seamless transitions between electric, gasoline, and combined power modes, optimizing both performance and efficiency.

The transmission is a 6-speed automatic, ensuring smooth gear shifts and responsive driving dynamics. The Mini SE Countryman features all-wheel drive, enhancing traction and stability in various driving conditions. The exterior dimensions include a length of 169.8 inches, a width of 71.7 inches, and a height of 61.3 inches, providing a compact yet spacious design suitable for urban and suburban environments.

Inside, the Mini SE Countryman offers a blend of premium materials and advanced technology. The infotainment system is centered around a 6.5-inch display, featuring Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, and smartphone integration. The interior space comfortably accommodates five passengers, with ample legroom and headroom. Cargo capacity is generous, with 17.6 cubic feet of space available behind the rear seats, expanding to 47.6 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.

Safety features include a suite of driver assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking. Additional features such as parking sensors and a rearview camera enhance convenience and safety. The 2018 Mini SE Countryman is a versatile and efficient crossover that combines the charm of the Mini brand with modern hybrid technology, making it an attractive option for eco-conscious drivers seeking style and performance.

Mini SE Countryman 2018 F.A.Q.

What type of fuel is recommended for the 2018 Mini SE Countryman?

The 2018 Mini SE Countryman is recommended to use premium unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 91.

How can I reset the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on my 2018 Mini SE Countryman?

To reset the TPMS, start the vehicle, then navigate to the settings menu on the infotainment screen. Select 'Vehicle Settings', then 'Tire Pressure', and choose 'Reset'. Drive the vehicle for a few minutes to allow the system to recalibrate.

What is the maintenance schedule for the 2018 Mini SE Countryman?

The recommended maintenance schedule includes oil change every 10,000 miles or 12 months, brake system check every 20,000 miles, and a full vehicle inspection every 30,000 miles. Refer to the owner's manual for a detailed schedule.

How do I pair my smartphone with the 2018 Mini SE Countryman's Bluetooth system?

To pair your smartphone, enable Bluetooth on your phone. On the vehicle's infotainment system, go to 'Communication' > 'Manage Mobile Devices' > 'Connect New Device'. Select your phone from the list and confirm the passkey on both devices.

What should I do if the Check Engine Light comes on in my 2018 Mini SE Countryman?

If the Check Engine Light is on, ensure the gas cap is tight. If the light remains, schedule a diagnostic check with a Mini service center to identify and address the underlying issue.

How can I improve the fuel efficiency of my 2018 Mini SE Countryman?

To improve fuel efficiency, maintain regular maintenance, keep tires properly inflated, remove unnecessary weight, and drive smoothly by avoiding sudden accelerations and hard braking.

What is the proper tire size for the 2018 Mini SE Countryman?

The standard tire size for the 2018 Mini SE Countryman is 225/50R18. However, it's important to consult the owner's manual or the placard on the driver's door jamb for specific recommendations.

How do I access the spare tire in the 2018 Mini SE Countryman?

The 2018 Mini SE Countryman does not come with a spare tire. Instead, it is equipped with run-flat tires designed to be driven a limited distance after a puncture.

What are the common causes of battery drain in the 2018 Mini SE Countryman?

Common causes of battery drain include leaving lights on, a faulty alternator, or electrical issues. Ensure all electronics are turned off when the vehicle is not in use and have the electrical system checked if problems persist.

How do I change the cabin air filter in my 2018 Mini SE Countryman?

To change the cabin air filter, locate the filter housing under the passenger side dashboard. Open the housing, remove the old filter, and insert a new one, ensuring it is properly aligned. Close the housing securely.