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OWNER'S MANUAL MINI MINI CONVERTIBLE


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Congratulations on your new MINI This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte- nance information. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.


© 2008 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English XI/08
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CONTENTS


The fastest way to find information on a particu- lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 158.


Using this Owner's Manual


Notes Reporting safety defects


AT A GLANCE 10


Cockpit


CONTROLS 18
34
40
43
52
62
73
78
83


Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children safely Driving Everything under control Technology for driving comfort and safety Lamps Climate Practical interior accessories


DRIVING TIPS 90


Things to remember when driving


MOBILITY 100 Refueling 102 Wheels and tires 113 Under the bonnet 117 Maintenance 119 Care 123 Replacing components 134 Giving and receiving assistance 138 Indicator and warning lamps


REFERENCE 152 Technical data 158 From A to Z


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Notes


Using this Owner's Manual We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in the future, remember to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehicle.


Additional sources of information Should you have any other questions, your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you at any time. You can find more information about the MINI, for example on its technology, on the Internet at www.MINI.com.


Symbols used


Indicates precautions that must be fol- lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos- sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.<


Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your


vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.<


Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.<


< Marks the end of a specific item of information. * Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras, as well as equip- ment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.


Symbols on vehicle components


Indicates that you should consult the rele- vant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.


The individual vehicle The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG. When you ordered your MINI, you chose various items of equipment. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equip- ment that the manufacturer of your MINI makes available with a specific model range. Bear in mind that the manual may contain infor- mation on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equipment are marked by asterisks * to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment. If your MINI features equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, observe the enclosed Sup- plementary Owner's Manuals.


Editorial notice The manufacturer pursues a policy of continu- ous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that MINI vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards com- bined with advanced, state-of-the-art technol- ogy. For this reason, it is possible in exceptional cases that features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.


For your safety


Maintenance and repair


Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and powerful electron- ics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, have the necessary work on your MINI only carried out by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the spec- ifications of the MINI manufacturer. If this work


is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety haz- ards.<


Parts and accessories


For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by the manu-


facturer of the MINI. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by the manufacturer of the MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thor- oughly tested by the manufacturer of the MINI to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. The manufacturer of the MINI warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. The manufacturer of the MINI will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by the man- ufacturer of the MINI. The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu- pants. Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other products approved by the manufacturer of the MINI, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all MINI Dealers. Installation and operation of non-MINI approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or sim- ilar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the valid- ity of the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI Dealer for additional information.<


Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems


may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<


California Proposition 65 warning California law requires us to issue the following warning:


Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts,


including components found in the interior fur- nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<


Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your MINI is covered by the following warran- ties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty > Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty > Federal Emissions Performance Warranty > California Emission Control System Limited


Warranty


Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.


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Reporting safety defects


For US customers The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831- 1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or MINI of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov


For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call 1-800-333-0510 toll-free from anywhere in Canada or 1-613-993-9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville, Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca


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AT A GLANCE


AT A GLANCE


CONTROLS


DRIVING TIPS


MOBILITY


REFERENCE


Cockpit


Around the steering wheel: Controls and displays


1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them


in and out* 38


Parking lamps 73


High beams 75
Headlamp flasher 47
Roadside parking lamps* 75


Low beams 73


Computer* 53


Automatic headlamp control* 73


Turn signals 47


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3 Always Open Timer* 54
4 Tachometer 12


Instrument lighting 76


Resetting the trip odometer 52


Wiper system 48


Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 43


7 Ignition lock 43
8 Buttons* on steering wheel


Continuing cruise control* 50


Right: Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating Left: Increase or reduce volume


Activating/deactivating cruise control* 51


Telephone*: Accepting and ending a call, start- ing dialing* of selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected


Activating/deactivating voice com- mand system*


Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book and lists with stored phone numbers


9 Horn: the entire surface 10 Adjusting the steering wheel 39
11 Releasing the bonnet 113


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Displays


1 Tachometer 52


4 Display for


with indicator and warning lamps 13


2 Display for


> Clock 52
> Outside temperature 52
> Current vehicle speed 52
> Indicator and warning lamps 13


3 Resetting the trip odometer 52


> Position of automatic transmission* 45
> Computer* 53
> Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven 57


> Odometer and trip odometer 52
> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor* 65
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor* 67
> Settings and information 55
> Personal Profile settings 18


5 Instrument lighting 76
6 Speedometer


with indicator and warning lamps 13


7 Fuel gauge 53
8 Radio display, refer to separate Owner's


Manual


9 Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual


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Indicator and warning lamps


The concept


Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- ious combinations and colors in indicator area 1 or 2. Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.


What to do in case of a malfunction A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, can be found starting on page 138.


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Around the center console


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1 MINI: Microphone for voice processing sys-


tem* and for hands-free telephone* MINI Convertible: Microphone in the steering column


2 Indicator/warning lamp* for front passen-


ger airbags 71


Reading lamps* 77


Color of ambient lighting* 77


Glass sunroof, electric* 27


MINI Convertible: opening and clos- ing the sliding/tilting roof 29


Air distribution to the footwell* 81


Automatic air distribution and flow rate* 81


Maximum cooling* 81


Cooling function 79, 82


Defrosting windows* 80, 82


Rear window defroster 79, 82


Windshield heating* 80, 82


Interior lamps 76


Air flow rate 79, 81


4 Hazard warning flashers 5 Speedometer 12
6 Drive for audio CDs 7 Switching audio sources on/off and adjust-


ing volume


8 Air conditioner or automatic climate con-


trol*


Temperature 79, 82


Recirculated-air mode 79, 81


Automatic recirculated-air control AUC* and recirculated-air mode 81
Air distribution for air conditioner 80
Air distribution to the windshield* 81
Air distribution to the upper body area* 81


9 Switches in center console


Seat heating* 37


Power windows 28


MINI Convertible: central power window unit 29


Rear fog lamp* 76


Fog lamps* 76


Central locking system, inside 22


10 AUX-In port, USB-audio interface* 85
11 Driving stability control systems


> Dynamic Stability Control DSC 63
> Dynamic Traction Control DTC* 63


12 Sport button* 64


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AT A GLANCE


CONTROLS


CONTROLS


DRIVING TIPS


MOBILITY


REFERENCE


Opening and closing


Keys/remote controls


Integrated key


Remote control Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is recharged when it is in the igni- tion lock while the car is being driven. You should therefore use each remote control at least twice a year to maintain the charge status. In vehicles equipped with convenient access*, the remote control contains a replaceable bat- tery, page 27. If more than one remote control unit is used, the settings called up and implemented depend on which remote control is recognized when the car is unlocked, refer to Personal Profile, page 18. In addition, information about service require- ments is stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in the remote control, page 117.


New remote controls Your MINI Dealer can supply new remote con- trols as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.


Press button 1 to release the key. The integrated key fits the following locks: > Driver's door, page 22. > MINI Convertible: Glove compartment, refer


to page 85.


> MINI Convertible: Locking the rear seat


backrest 93.


Personal Profile


The concept The functions of your MINI can be set individu- ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these settings are stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. When you unlock the car, the remote control is recognized and the settings stored for it are called up and implemented. This means that your settings will be activated for you, even if in the meantime your car was used by someone else with another remote con- trol and the corresponding settings. At most three remote controls can be set for three different people. A prerequisite is that each person uses a separate remote control.


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Personal Profile settings For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages. > Response of the central locking system


when the car is being unlocked 19
> Automatic locking of the vehicle 23
> Triple turn signal activation 47
> Settings for the displays on the onboard monitor, in the speedometer and in the tachometer. > 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to For-


mats and units of measure 56


> Date format, refer to Formats and units


of measure 56


> Units of measure for fuel consumption, distance covered/remaining distances and temperature, refer to Formats and units of measure 56


> Light settings:


> Pathway lighting 73
> Daytime running lamps 74


> Automatic climate control*: AUTO program, activating/deactivating cooling function and automatic recirculated-air control, setting temperature, air flow rate and distribution 80
> Entertainment:


> Audio volume, refer to separate Owner's


Manual


Operating from outside > Via the remote control > Via the door lock* > In cars with convenient access*, via the door


handles on the driver's and passenger's sides.


The anti-theft system is also operated at the same time. It prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door han- dles. The remote control can also be used to switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior lamps. The alarm system* is also activated or deactivated, page 24.


Operating from inside Button for central locking system, page 22. In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte- rior lamps come on.


Opening and closing: from outside


Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the out- side.<


> Speed-dependent volume, refer to sepa-


Using the remote control


rate Owner's Manual


Central locking system


The concept The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is closed. The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following: > Doors > Tailgate > Fuel filler door


Unlocking Press button The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.


Unlocking mode You can also set which parts of the car are unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote control in use.


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1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 43. 2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator


lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.


Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.


Press the the entire vehicle.


button once to unlock


9. Press and hold the button until the display changes. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.


button down.


Convenient opening Hold the The power windows are opened and the glass sunroof* is raised. In the MINI Convertible, the windows and the sliding sunroof are opened. In order to open the convertible top of your MINI Convertible: release button and push again until the convertible top is completely open. The side window remains open.


Convenient closing is not possible by means of the remote control.<


Locking Press the


button.


Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the


vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.<


Setting confirmation signals To have the vehicle confirm when it has been locked or unlocked. 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 43. 2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator


lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis- played.


3. Press and hold the button until the display


changes.


4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the


symbol and "SET" are displayed.


5. Press and hold the button until the display


changes.


6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.


7. Press and hold the button until the display


changes.


8. Briefly press the button to select:


Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler door.


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3. Press and hold the button until the display


changes.


4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the


symbol and "SET" are displayed.


5. Press and hold the button until the display


changes.


6. Briefly press the button to select, arrow:


> Confirmation signal during unlocking > Confirmation signal during locking


7. Press and hold the button until the display


changes.


8. Briefly press the button to select:


The hazard warning flashers light up dur- ing unlocking/locking.


An acoustic signal sounds during unlock- ing/locking.


The hazard warning flashers light up and an acoustic signal* sounds during unlocking/locking.


Switching on interior lamps While the car is locked: Press the button. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages, etc.


Unlocking the tailgate Press the


button.


When it is opened, the tailgate swings upward and outward to the rear. Ensure


that there is sufficient clearance. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do not place the key down in the cargo bay. If the tailgate was locked before opening, it will be locked again after it is closed. Before and after each trip, check that the tail- gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<


Malfunctions The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key. If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is dis- charged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, page 18.


For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following: FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: > This device must not cause harmful interfer-


ence, and


The function is deactivated.


9. Press and hold the button until the display


changes. The setting is stored.


> This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.


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Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the


user's authority to operate this equipment.<


Using the door lock


Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, the driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turn- ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end positions.


Opening and closing: from inside


You can set which parts of the car are unlocked, page 19.


When there is no alarm system* or conve- nient access*, only the driver's door is


locked with the door lock.< To lock all doors, the fuel filler door and the tail- gate together: With the doors closed, press the interior central locking button, page 22 to lock the vehicle. Unlocking and opening the driver or passenger door, page 22. Locking the vehicle.


> Lock the driver's door with the integrated


key via the door lock, or


> press the safety lock button on the pas- senger's door and close the door from the outside.


Convenient operation With an alarm system* or convenient access*, the windows and glass sunroof * can be oper- ated via the door lock. Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking. In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top closes first, followed by the folding sunroof, and finally the side windows close.


During the roof closing process (in case of the convertible top also during the open-


ing process) ensure no one gets pinched. Releasing the key stops the operation.<


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The switch locks or unlocks the doors and tail- gate when the doors are closed, but the anti- theft system is not activated. The fuel filler door remains unlocked*.


To unlock and open the doors > Either unlock the doors together using the switch for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or


> pull on the door handle of either door twice: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.


Locking > Press the switch or > press down the safety lock button of a door. To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.


Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the out- side.<


Automatic locking You can also set the situations in which the car locks. The setting is stored for the remote con- trol in use. 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 43. 2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator


lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis- played.


3. Press and hold the button until the display


changes.


4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the


symbol and "SET" are displayed.


5. Press and hold the button until the display


changes.


6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.


7. Press and hold the button until the display


changes.


8. Briefly press the button to select:


The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened.


The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.


The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened, or as soon as you drive off.


The central locking system remains unlocked.


9. Press and hold the button until the display


changes. The setting is stored.


Trunk lid


To avoid damage, make sure there is suf- ficient clearance before opening the tail-


gate.<


Opening


In some national-market versions, the tail- gate cannot be unlocked using the remote


control unless the vehicle is unlocked first.<


Press the button in the handle, arrow, or the


button of the remote control, for an


extended period. The tailgate is unlocked and can be opened.


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MINI Convertible


Closing


Make sure that the closing path of the tail- gate is clear, otherwise injuries may


occur.<


The maximum load that may be placed on the open trunk lid is 175 lbs/80 kg.<


Manual release with the MINI Convertible In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can also unlock the tailgate manually. 1. Use the integrated key and open the back-


rest 1 lock.


2. Press button 2 and fold down backrest


together with the belt strap.


3. Pull the handle, see arrow. The tailgate is


released.


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The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull it down.


Alarm system*


The principle The alarm system, when activated, reacts if: > A door, the engine compartment lid or the


tailgate is opened


> There is movement inside the car > The car's inclination changes, for instance if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away


> There is an interruption in the power supply


from the battery


The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorized entry or tampering by means of: > An acoustic alarm > Switching on the hazard warning flashers


Arming and disarming Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the alarm system is armed or disarmed. Even when the alarm system is armed, you can open the tailgate by means of the button on the remote control. When you subsequently close the tailgate it is again locked and monitored.


On certain national-market versions, unlocking via the door lock triggers off the


alarm.<


Panic mode* You can activate the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation. Press the Switching off the alarm: Press any button.


button for at least two seconds.


Switching off an alarm > Unlock the car with the remote control. > Insert the key fully into the ignition lock. > In cars with convenient access*, press the


button on the door lock.


Display on the revolution counter When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse. After approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes.


> LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed. > One LED flashes at short intervals:


A door, the bonnet or the tailgate is not properly closed. Even if these are not closed fully, the remaining items are deadlocked and the LEDs pulse after approx. 10 seconds for approx. 16 minutes. Afterwards, one LED flashes. The interior movement detector is not acti- vated.


> LEDs go out after the vehicle is unlocked:


No attempt was made to tamper with the car.


> LEDs flash after unlocking until the key is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: an attempt was made to tamper with the car.


Tilt alarm sensor The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The alarm is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is made to steal the car's wheels or tow it away.


Interior movement detector Before the interior movement detector can operate correctly, the windows and glass roof must be closed.


MINI Convertible The passenger compartment is monitored up to the height of the seat's surface. This way, the anti-theft alarm system including the interior motion sensor are armed, even if the convertible top is open. Falling objects, e.g. tree leaves, may trigger a false alarm, refer to Avoiding false alarms.


Avoiding false alarms The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement detector can be switched off together. This prevents false alarms, e.g. in the following situations: > In duplex garages > When being transported on car-carrying


trains, ferries or trailers


> If pets are to remain inside the car


Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector > Press the


button on the remote con-


trol twice in succession.


> Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated


key.


LEDs flash in short succession for approx. 2 sec- onds. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement detector are switched off until the car is next unlocked and locked.


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Convenient access* Convenient access enables you to enter your vehicle without having to hold the remote con- trol in your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passenger compartment. Convenient access supports the following func- tions: > Unlocking/locking the vehicle > Unlocking the tailgate by itself > Enginestarting > Convenient operation > MINI Convertible: Convertible top operation


Functional requirements > The vehicle or the tailgate can only be


locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle.


> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked


again until after approx. 2 seconds.


> The engine can only be started when the vehicle detects that the remote control is inside the vehicle.


> The doors and tailgate must be closed to be able to operate the windows and glass sun- roof.


Comparison to standard remote controls In general, there is no difference between using convenient access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to carry out the functions mentioned above. Instructions on opening and closing are found starting on page 18. Special features regarding the use of convenient access are described below.


If you notice a brief delay while opening or closing the windows, the glass sunroof or


the convertible top, the system is checking whether a remote control is inside the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing procedure, if nec- essary.<


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To unlock


Press button 1. Convenient opening with the remote control, refer to page 20.


Locking Press button 1. For convenient closing, press and hold button 1. The power windows and the glass sunroof* are closed. MINI Convertible: If a remote control is inside the vehicle, windows and convertible top can be opened and closed as soon as the remote is operational.


Unlocking the tailgate separately Press the button on the outside of the tailgate.


If the vehicle detects that a remote control has been accidentally left inside the


locked vehicle's cargo bay after the tailgate is closed, the tailgate will reopen slightly. The haz- ard warning flashers flash and an acoustic sig- nal* sounds.<


Windows and glass sunroof, electric* If the engine is switched off, you can still operate the windows and glass sunroof so long as a door or the tailgate has not been opened. If the doors and tailgate are closed again and the remote control is located inside the vehicle, the windows and the glass sunroof can be operated again. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock to be able to operate the windows or glass sunroof when the engine is switched off and the doors are open.


Switching on radio readiness Switch on radio readiness by briefly pressing the start/stop button, page 43.


Do not depress the brake or the clutch, otherwise the engine will start.<


Starting the engine The engine can be started or the ignition can be switched on when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition lock, page 43.


Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, page 44. To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition lock.


Insert remote control into ignition lock.


Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash 1. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Move the selector lever to position N. 4. Switch off the engine. The vehicle can roll.


Malfunction Convenient access may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the inte- grated key. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock and start the engine.


Warning lamps


The warning lamp comes on when an attempt is made to start the engine: the engine cannot be started. The remote


control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunction- ing. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition lock.


The warning lamp comes on when the engine is running: the remote control is no longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is switched off, the engine can only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.


The indicator lamp comes on: replace the battery in the remote control.


Replacing the battery The remote control for convenient access con- tains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time. 1. Remove the cover.


2.


Insert the new battery with the plus side fac- ing up.


3. Press the cover on to close.


Take the old battery to a battery collection point or to your MINI Dealer.<


Glass sunroof, electric* To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the glass sunroof and keep it in


your field of vision until it is shut. Take the key with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the sunroof and possibly injure themselves.<


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your MINI recommends that you have this work done by your MINI Dealer.


Windows


To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the windows.


Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them- selves.<


If, after a window is opened and closed several times in close succession, the win- dow can only be closed and not opened, the sys- tem is overheated. Let the system cool for sev- eral minutes with the ignition switched on or the engine running.<


Opening


> Press the switch downwards.


The window opens until you release the switch.


> Tap the switch downwards.


As soon as the remote is ready, the windows will open automatically. Tap the switch again to stop the opening movement.


MINI: Closing The window can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch up.


MINI Convertible: Closing In order to close the window, press the switch up. The window closes until you release the switch.


Raising > Press the switch backward to the resistance


point and hold it there. Both glass sunroofs are raised. Releasing the switch stops the movement.


> With the ignition switched on, press the switch backward beyond the resistance point. Both closed sunroofs are raised fully. Pressing again stops the movement.


Opening, closing With the ignition switched on and the glass sun- roof raised, press the switch backward and hold it there. The front glass sunroof opens. The rear glass sunroof is closed. Releasing the switch stops the movement. The glass sunroof can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch forward. The front glass sunroof remains in a raised posi- tion. The rear glass sunroof is raised. Pressing on the switch again closes both sunroofs com- pletely. Convenient operation via door lock or conve- nient access, refer to page 20, 22, 26.


Roller sun blind The roller sun blind can be opened and closed independently of the glass sunroof.


Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass sunroof can only be raised. In this case, have the system initialized. The manufacturer of


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Electric power windows initializing


If the battery was disconnected, e.g. for changing batteries or vehicle storage,


reinitialize the power window switch, otherwise the windows will not be lowered . MINI Convertible: Opening the convertible top is not possible.< 1. Close the doors. 2. Close both windows. 3. Close both windows. In the event of a system malfunction, please contact your MINI Dealer.


MINI Convertible: Central power window unit


> Press the switch downwards.


First the rear windows, then the front win- dows open until the button is released.


> Tap the switch downwards.


With ignition turned on: rear and front win- dow open automatically. Tap the switch again to stop the opening movement.


To close the window, push the button upward and hold.


Do not close the windows until the closing procedure for the convertible top is fin-


ished. Otherwise it is not ensured that the side windows will close properly against the rubber seals of the convertible top. Convertible top, refer to page 31.<


After switching off the ignition When the ignition is switched off, the windows can still be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened.


Take the key with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the


electric windows and possibly injure them- selves.<


MINI: Pinch protection system This function does not apply to the MINI Con- vertible. If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly.


Even though there is the pinch protection system, always ensure that the window's travel path is clear, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would con- tinue closing. Do not install any accessories that might inter- fere with window movement. Otherwise the pinch protection system could be impaired.<


Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win- dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win- dows normally, the window can be closed man- ually. 1. Press the switch upward and hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.


2. Press the switch upward again within


approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The window closes without pinch protection.


Convertible top with integrated sliding sunroof


To conserve battery power, if possible operate the convertible top only while the


engine is running. Prior to closing the convertible top, check for and remove all debris from the windshield frame, otherwise the closing of the top may be hampered.<


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