R60 Things you didn't know about your Countryman

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Feb 16, 2012 | 06:39 AM

#76

Leader

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I noticed yesterday that when you use the wipers in intermittent mode, a small "wiper icon" comes on in the lower right of the tach display window, but the icon does NOT show when the wipers are in any other mode.

Feb 16, 2012 | 10:01 AM

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J Dubz

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Originally Posted by BoCRon

I clay and then do a coat of polish or wax as soon as I can after getting a new car. The paint picks up all kinds of contaminants on the overseas trip and then on the truck in. On my most recent MINI I talked to Octane Guy to make sure things hadn't changed drastically since '05 when I got my previous MINI. He told me if I had the time then a clay and a coat of Epic was the way to go, so that's what I did. I got all kinds of gunk out when I did the first clay, so I'm guessing my time was well spent.

Annette

When the MINI's arrive to the dealership from the VPC+ship the bonnet,boot,roof and fenders are still covered in plastic wrap from the factory...

Feb 16, 2012 | 10:11 AM

#78

J Dubz

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Originally Posted by GeoffreyM

or..... as the Germans do......
1. When driving concentrate on driving and do it well.
2. When drinking concentrate on drinking and do it well.

Feb 16, 2012 | 01:36 PM

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jurni

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Leader

When you press the automatic wipers button, the wiper icon also shows in the same location. Interesting.

Feb 16, 2012 | 01:54 PM

#80

Leader

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jurni

When you press the automatic wipers button, the wiper icon also shows in the same location. Interesting.

For those of us without automatic wipers, intermittent wipers are activated with the same end-of-stalk button push, which makes the icon's appearance in the tach pretty logical.
Chances are the icon is to remind you that your 'automatic wipers' are ON. It's not likely anyone with 'intermittent wipers' would forget they were on.

Feb 16, 2012 | 02:37 PM

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MarkinMaryland

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I discovered that when I installed my wife behind the steering wheel it caused a huge grin to display on her face.

For some reason she enjoys driving the CM a WHOLE LOT more than her old Suburban

Feb 25, 2012 | 01:23 PM

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WillieTwoShirts

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Can you set the blinker to 3 blinks on the regular CM or is it only an option for the CMS. We do not have the connect or anything fancy like that... we have minimal options.

Feb 25, 2012 | 01:37 PM

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MiniMouse17

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From: College Station, TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinMaryland

I discovered that when I installed my wife behind the steering wheel it caused a huge grin to display on her face.

For some reason she enjoys driving the CM a WHOLE LOT more than her old Suburban

LOL Mark, I have a feeling this is going to be me. Or so my husband keeps telling me! I can't wait til she gets here! I know I'll enjoy driving my CMS a lot more than my Pontiac.

Feb 25, 2012 | 01:38 PM

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ghamma

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From: SF Bay Area

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillieTwoShirts

Can you set the blinker to 3 blinks on the regular CM or is it only an option for the CMS. We do not have the connect or anything fancy like that... we have minimal options.

That should work for any of the Countryman versions.

Feb 25, 2012 | 01:49 PM

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WillieTwoShirts

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Unless im doing something wrong, it doesnt seem to be an option in ours. :(

Feb 25, 2012 | 01:54 PM

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froto13

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From: So. ILL!

There are a bunch of videos on the OL (or maybe the miniusa site) that go over things about the cars and despite the horrible jokes are pretty informative! One of them is on the blinkers and howtochange the blink length. Im on my iPad so I cant check the sites, stupid no flash

Hope this helps!

Feb 25, 2012 | 02:30 PM

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MiniMouse17

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From: College Station, TX

My CMS is FINALLY on a boat, though I have no idea which one. If I were to guess, I'd guess a K-Line, because she's still not showing up on the WW site.
Our MA hasn't been the best at keeping in contact with us and from what I hear, everyone has different experiences with their MA's.

Oops. Wrong thread.

Last edited by MiniMouse17; Feb 25, 2012 at 02:44 PM.

Feb 25, 2012 | 02:40 PM

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KiwiRob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ghamma

That should work for any of the Countryman versions.

How, I worked out how to do it on my Clubman, but I can't on the Countryman, I asked the dealer if they could do it, they couldn't work it out either!

Feb 25, 2012 | 04:09 PM

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JudgeS

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Not sure if this was brought up, but the tow hook is under the passenger seat. Got stuck in the snow last month and needed a pull.

Feb 25, 2012 | 08:36 PM

#90

tybeegirl

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From: Marietta & Tybee Island, Georgia

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiniMouse17

LOL Mark, I have a feeling this is going to be me. Or so my husband keeps telling me! I can't wait til she gets here! I know I'll enjoy driving my CMS a lot more than my Pontiac.

I am smiling while driving a LOT more. Go ahead people and try to tick me off, I'm so happy in my "pod" I'll just chill!
You will love it. The details take adjusting to--but the driving is instant fun. As everyone keeps saying, I know.

Feb 25, 2012 | 08:55 PM

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aznqtboy984

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From: Boston, MA

Quote:

Originally Posted by JudgeS

Not sure if this was brought up, but the tow hook is under the passenger seat. Got stuck in the snow last month and needed a pull.

Do you have an ALL4?

Feb 26, 2012 | 08:34 AM

#92

FredoinSF

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From: France and Reno/Tahoe

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillieTwoShirts

Can you set the blinker to 3 blinks on the regular CM or is it only an option for the CMS. We do not have the connect or anything fancy like that... we have minimal options.

Take a look in your owner's manual. You can set it up under the setup / options menu accessible via the button at the end of the turn signal stalk. It should be available on all versions.

Feb 26, 2012 | 09:32 AM

#93

WillieTwoShirts

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From: U.S.A.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FredoinSF

Take a look in your owner's manual. You can set it up under the setup / options menu accessible via the button at the end of the turn signal stalk. It should be available on all versions.

Thats what i've been following, word for word, and I cant seem to get it to work. The blinker symbol that the manual says should show up doesnt show up at all.

Feb 26, 2012 | 10:21 AM

#94

Nanovanman

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From: Willamette Valley, Oregon

My Surf Blue paint is beautiful, after a clay, polish, and wax by me it almost looks like glass. Maybe it's a warranty problem?

Feb 26, 2012 | 10:31 AM

#95

Nanovanman

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From: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Gosh, does anyone ever read the manuals anymore. Pretty much all the issues addressed here are explained there.

Feb 26, 2012 | 11:58 AM

#96

lvwtidoSmithBusting

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From: GA

The floor mats Velcro down! That's nifty!!!

Feb 26, 2012 | 12:21 PM

#97

jenben04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tybeegirl

My sheet happiness of having a car that doesn't terrify me to drive is an indescribable feeling. I am so happy to be back in the Mini family it's out of control! Yay!

Feb 26, 2012 | 01:36 PM

#98

Sealy

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From: Cottage City, MD

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenben04

My sheet happiness . . .

Been a long time since I had any "sheet happiness".

Glad you are enjoying yours.

Feb 26, 2012 | 03:15 PM

#99

jenben04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sealy

Been a long time since I had any "sheet happiness".

Glad you are enjoying yours.

I laughed out loud a lot when i saw this! Let's chalk it up to me being so excited that I no longer have time to re-read my entries.

Feb 27, 2012 | 09:49 AM

#100

cwymcs

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I don't know if this has been stated here or anywhere else but each door has a light on the underside. When you open the doors, it illuminates the ground so you don't step into puddles or something worse.

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