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
- MINI eDRIVE
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Hybrid system
- Safety of the hybrid system
  - Vehicle features and options
  - Working on the hybrid system
  - Contact with water
  - Automatic deactivation
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, 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
  - 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 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
  - 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
  - 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
- 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - Emergency unlocking
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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 made after the editorial deadline
  - California Proposition 65 Warning

Mini SE Countryman 2020 Owner's Manual

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Mini SE Countryman 2020 Specification

The 2020 Mini SE Countryman is a versatile subcompact crossover that combines iconic design with modern technology and efficiency. Measuring 169.7 inches in length, 71.7 inches in width, and 61.3 inches in height with a wheelbase of 105.1 inches, it offers a spacious interior while maintaining a compact footprint ideal for urban environments. Under the hood, the Mini SE Countryman is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor, delivering a combined output of 221 horsepower. This plug-in hybrid system allows for an all-electric range of up to 12 miles, making it suitable for short commutes and city driving.

The interior boasts premium materials and advanced technological features, with standard equipment including a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, and a six-speaker audio system. Optional upgrades include an 8.8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Harmon Kardon sound system, and wireless charging. The vehicle seats five passengers comfortably, with 17.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, expandable to 47.6 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.

Safety features in the 2020 Mini SE Countryman include a suite of driver-assistance systems such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and rear parking sensors. Adaptive cruise control and parking assistance are available as optional enhancements. The car's suspension system, characterized by MacPherson struts in the front and a multi-link setup in the rear, ensures a balanced ride quality and sharp handling.

Fuel efficiency is a key highlight, with the Mini SE Countryman achieving an estimated 65 MPGe combined when utilizing both gasoline and electric power. Its eco-friendly credentials are underscored by its low CO2 emissions, making it an attractive option for environmentally conscious drivers. The 2020 Mini SE Countryman stands out as a stylish, efficient, and technologically advanced vehicle in the subcompact crossover segment.

Mini SE Countryman 2020 F.A.Q.

How do I connect my smartphone to the Mini SE Countryman's Bluetooth system?

To connect your smartphone, ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device. On the Mini's infotainment screen, navigate to 'Settings' > 'Connections' > 'Bluetooth'. Select 'Add New Device', then choose your phone from the list. Confirm the pairing code on both devices to complete the connection.

What should I do if the Mini SE Countryman's check engine light comes on?

If the check engine light illuminates, first check for any obvious issues like a loose gas cap. If the light remains on, schedule a diagnostic check with a Mini service center to identify and resolve the underlying issue.

How can I maximize the battery life of my Mini SE Countryman 2020?

To maximize battery life, avoid frequent rapid acceleration and heavy braking. Use regenerative braking and precondition the cabin while the car is plugged in. Regularly maintain tire pressure and minimize the use of high-energy consuming features like air conditioning when possible.

What is the recommended maintenance schedule for the Mini SE Countryman 2020?

The recommended maintenance schedule includes an oil change every 10,000 miles, brake fluid replacement every 24 months, and regular inspection of the battery and electric drivetrain components. Consult your owner's manual for a detailed schedule.

How do I reset the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Mini SE Countryman?

To reset the TPMS, start the engine and navigate to 'Vehicle Information' on the infotainment screen. Select 'Tire Settings', then 'Reset'. Drive the vehicle for a few minutes to allow the system to calibrate.

How can I improve the range of my Mini SE Countryman 2020?

Improve range by driving at moderate speeds, utilizing regenerative braking, and minimizing weight load. Ensure tires are properly inflated and avoid using unnecessary electrical components.

What type of charging cable does the Mini SE Countryman 2020 use?

The Mini SE Countryman 2020 uses a Type 2 charging cable for AC charging and is compatible with CCS Combo 2 for DC fast charging.

How do I update the navigation system in the Mini SE Countryman 2020?

To update the navigation system, download the latest map data from the Mini website onto a USB drive. Insert the USB into the car's port and follow the on-screen instructions to install the updates.

What should I do if the Mini SE Countryman's battery doesn't charge?

Check the charging cable and outlet for any issues. Ensure the car is properly connected and the charging station is functional. If problems persist, contact a Mini service center for further diagnostics.

How do I perform a software update on my Mini SE Countryman 2020?

For a software update, connect your Mini to Wi-Fi, navigate to 'System Settings' on the infotainment display, and select 'Software Update'. Follow the prompts to download and install any available updates.