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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
Section 693 (Maintenance & General Information - Repair)
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Section 693 (Maintenance & General Information - Repair)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Maintenance and General Information
- 00....... Lifting vehicle with a lifting platform
- 00..... Notes on Using Repair Instructions, Technical Data, Tightening Torques
- 00..... Raising vehicle with trolley jack (vehicle equipped with jacking point)
- 00..... Symbols used and information in repair instructions
- 00 00... Checking water drain under brake booster for contamination, cleaning if necessary
- 00 00... Battery: check acid level, top up with distilled water if necessary. If necessary, recharge battery.
- 00 00... Battery: check display (magic eye); if necessary, recharge battery
- 00 00... Body and underbody: checking for corrosion and damage
- 00 00... Body and underbody: checking for corrosion and damage - except cavities
- 00 00... Brake and clutch hydraulic system: checking fluid level, topping up if necessary
- 00 00... Brake lines and connections: visual inspection for leaks, damage and correct position
- 00 00... Changing brake fluid
- 00 00... Changing coolant
- 00 00... Changing differential oil
- 00 00... Changing engine oil and oil filter
- 00 00... Changing manual transmission (gear) oil
- 00 00... Checking coolant level In event of topping up: checking concentration
- 00 00... Checking handbrake lever travel, adjusting according to setting specifications if necessary
- 00 00... Checking horn, headlight flashers and hazard warning system
- 00 00... Checking instrument and indication field lighting, heater blower
- 00 00... Checking lighting system
- 00 00... Checking road worthiness
- 00 00... Coolant hoses: visual inspection for leaks. Checking coolant level and concentration, topping up if necessary
- 00 00... Diagnostic brief test
- 00 00... Engine oil service
- 00 00... Exhaust system: checking condition, suspension, for leaks
- 00 00... Fault memory interrogation
- 00 00... Front And Rear Brake Linings: Checking Lining Thickness With Measuring Gauge. If Linings Are Replaced: Cleaning Brake Shafts, Checking Brake Disk Thickness And Surface, Applying Grease To Wheel Centering On Alloy Wheels. If Rear Linings Are Replaced: Checking Parking Brake Linings
- 00 00... Fuel lines, hoses and tank(s): visual inspection for routing, condition and leaks
- (00 00... Heating/air conditioning: replacing microfilter/carbon canister (shorten replacement interval accordingly in event of larger buildup of dust))
- 00 00... Information / warning labels
- 00 00... Intake muffler: replacing air cleaner element (shorten replacement interval accordingly in event of larger buildup of dust)
- 00 00... Locking systems: checking status and function, oiling or greasing if necessary
- 00 00... Output shafts: checking gaiters for leaks
- 00 00... Parking brake: checking function, adjusting/repairing as prescribed
- 00 00... Parking brake: checking lining thickness
- 00 00... Positioning of multi-trailer hood for maintenance and repair work
- 00 00... Power steering/ride-height control: visual inspection for leaks and fluid level, topping up fluid if necessary
- 00 00... Raising BMW multi-trailer
- 00 00... Replacing spark plugs
- 00 00... Resetting service interval indicator according to factory specifications
- 00 00... Seat belts: checking condition of belt strap, function of inertia reel mechanism, locking reel, belt buckle
- 00 00... Steering components: checking for zero clearance, leaks, damage and wear
- 00 00... Steering fluid reservoir: checking fluid level, topping up if necessary
- 00 00... Tires: checking inflation pressure, correcting if necessary (incl. spare wheel), checking external condition, tread depth, pattern. In event of non-uniform wear, carry out measurement and correction of wheel alignment
- 00 00... Transmission (all gears): visually inspect for leaks.
- 00 00... Underfloor incl. all visible components: checking for damage, leaks, corrosion
- 00 00... Windshield wash/wipe system: checking wiper reservoir and spray nozzle adjustment
- 00 00... Windshield washer system and intensive cleaning system: checking fluid level, topping up if necessary
- 00 00 250 BMW engine oil service incl. supplementary service (M54 / M56)
- 00 11 229 Oil change in manual transmission
- 00 11 239 Oil change in automatic transmission (A4S310R/270R)
- 00 11 259 Replenishing / changing rear differential oil
- 00 11 500 Checking/ topping up oil level in automatic transmission (A5S 300J)
- 00 11 500 Checking/topping up fluid level in automatic transmission (A5S 325Z)
- 00 11 500 Checking/topping up fluid level in automatic transmission (A5S 360R / 390R, A4S200R/310R)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.