2011 Mini Cooper Convertible Owners Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MINI MINI CONVERTIBLE

Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works

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.

© 2010 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VII/10 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.

CONTENTS

The fastest way to find information on a particu- lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 172.

Using this Owner's Manual

Notes Reporting safety defects

AT A GLANCE 10

Cockpit

CONTROLS 18
35
41
44
53
62
73
78
83

Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children safely Driving Controls overview Technology for driving comfort and safety Lamps Climate Practical interior accessories

DRIVING TIPS 92

Things to remember when driving

COMMUNICATIONS 102 Telephone

MOBILITY 116 Refueling 118 Wheels and tires 127 Under the hood 131 Maintenance 133 Care 137 Replacing components 148 Giving and receiving assistance 152 Indicator and warning lamps

REFERENCE 166 Technical data 172 Everything 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 informa- tion. * Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment 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 specifications of the MINI manufacturer. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a dan- ger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.<

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 accessories that have not been approved by the manufacturer of your MINI, such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension compo- nents, 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 similar acces- sories, may cause extensive damage to the vehi- cle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity 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.<

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 tele- phone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety

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. Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con- ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehi- cle to meet different prevailing operating condi- tions and registration requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limita- tions or exclusions for such country or region. In such a case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.

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 that 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.

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AT A GLANCE

AT A GLANCE

CONTROLS

DRIVING TIPS

COMMUNICATIONS

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

Cockpit

Around the steering wheel: Controls and displays

High beams 75
Headlamp flasher 48
Roadside parking lamps* 75

Computer* 54

1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them

in and out* 39

Parking lamps 73

Low beams 73

Automatic headlamp control* 73
Adaptive Light Control* 75

Turn signals 48

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3 Always Open Timer 55
4 Tachometer 12

Instrument lighting 76

Resetting the trip odometer 53

Wiper system 49

Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 44

7 Ignition lock 44
8 Buttons* on steering wheel

Continuing cruise control* 51

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

Activating/deactivating cruise control* 52

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

Activating/deactivating voice acti- vation system*

Changing the radio station Selecting a music track Scrolling through the redial list

9 Horn: the entire surface 10 Adjusting the steering wheel 40
11 Releasing the hood 127

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Displays

1 Tachometer 53

with indicator and warning lamps 13

2 Display for

> Current vehicle speed 53
> Indicator and warning lamps 13

3 Resetting the trip odometer 53
4 Display for

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

> Outside temperature 53
> Position of automatic transmission* 46
> Computer* 54
> Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven 58

> Odometer and trip odometer 53
> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor* 65
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor* 67
> Settings and information 56
> Personal Profile settings 18

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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 152.

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Around the center console

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Rear window defroster

Windshield heating*

Air flow rate

8 Switches in the center console

Seat heating* 38

Power windows 29

MINI Convertible: central power window unit 29

Rear fog lamp* 76

Fog lamps* 76

Central locking system, inside 23

9 AUX-IN port, USB audio interface* 85
10 Driving stability control systems

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

11 Sport button* 64

1 MINI: microphone for voice processing sys-

tem* and for hands-free telephone* MINI Convertible: microphone in the steer- ing column

2 Indicator/warning lamp* for front passen-

ger airbags 71

Reading lamps* 77

Color of ambient lighting* 77

Glass sunroof, electric* 28

MINI Convertible: opening and clos- ing the sliding/tilting roof 30

Interior lamps 77

4 Hazard warning flashers 5 Speedometer 12
6 Radio/CD, refer to separate owner's manual 7 Air conditioner or automatic climate

control* 78

Temperature

Recirculated-air mode

Air distribution for air conditioner

Air distribution to the windshield*

Air distribution to the upper body area*

Air distribution to the footwell*

Automatic air distribution and flow rate*

Maximum cooling*

Cooling function

Defrosting windows*

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AT A GLANCE

CONTROLS

CONTROLS

DRIVING TIPS

COMMUNICATIONS

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 Comfort Access*, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, page 28. 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 131.

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,

page 85

> MINI Convertible: locking the rear seat back-

rest, page 95

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 48
> Settings for the displays in the speedometer

and tachometer: > 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to For-

mats and units of measure 57

> Date format, refer to Formats and units

of measure 57

> Units of measure for fuel consumption, distance covered/remaining distances and temperature, refer to Formats and units of measure 57

> Light settings:

> Pathway lighting 73
> Daytime running lights 74

> Automatic climate control*: activating/

deactivating the AUTO program, setting the temperature, air volume and air distribution 80
> Entertainment:

> Adjusting volume levels, refer to separate

owner's manual

> Adjusting tone, refer to separate 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 > Liftgate > Fuel filler flap

Operating from outside > Via the remote control > Via the door lock* > In cars with Comfort 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 25.

Operating from inside Button for central locking system, page 23. 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.<

Using the remote control

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

button.

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 44. 2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal

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.

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8. Briefly press the button to select:

Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap*. 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 tilted. 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. With Convenient Access*: when you are close to the vehicle, the windows are raised after the convertible top opens if you continue pressing the

button.

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.<

MINI Convertible: convenient closing* When you are close to the vehicle, the remote control for Comfort Access can be used to close the convertible top and the windows. Press and hold the The convertible top and the windows are closed.

button.

Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the

button interrupts the closing process.<

Setting confirmation signals To have the vehicle confirm when it has been locked or unlocked. 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44. 2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal

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 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.

The function is deactivated.

9. Press and hold the button until the display

changes. The setting is stored.

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

button.

Unlocking the liftgate Press the

button.

When it is opened, the liftgate swings out and up toward the rear. Make sure that

adequate clearance is available before opening. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do not place the key down in the cargo area. If the liftgate was locked before opening, it will be locked again after it is closed. Before and after each trip, check that the liftgate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<

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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

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

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.<

Using the door lock

When there is no alarm system* or Com- fort Access*, only the driver's door is

locked with the door lock.< To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the lift- gate together: With the doors closed, press the interior central locking button, page 23 to lock the vehicle. Unlocking and opening the driver or passenger door, page 23. 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 Comfort Access*, the windows and glass sunroof* can be operated via the door lock.

Opening/closing 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.<

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.

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

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Opening and closing: from inside

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44. 2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal

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

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

Unlocking and opening > 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.

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

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locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened.

MINI Convertible

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.

Liftgate

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

gate.<

Opening

In some market-specific versions, the lift- gate cannot be unlocked using the remote

control unless the vehicle is unlocked first.<

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

Manually releasing in the MINI Convertible In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can also manually release the liftgate. 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.

Press the button in the handle, arrow, or the

button of the remote control, for an

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

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

released.

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Closing

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

occur.<

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

Alarm system*

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

liftgate 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 liftgate by means of the button on the remote control. When you subsequently close the liftgate it is again locked and monitored.

In certain market-specific versions, unlocking via the door lock triggers 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 Comfort Access*, press the but-

ton 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 hood or the liftgate is not prop- erly 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.

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> 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 seconds. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement detector are switched off until the car is next unlocked and locked.

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Comfort Access* Comfort Access enables you to enter your vehi- cle without having to hold the remote control 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.

Functional requirements > The vehicle or the liftgate 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 liftgate must be closed to be able to operate the windows and glass sun- roof*.

Comfort Access supports the following func- tions: > Unlocking/locking the vehicle > Unlocking the liftgate by itself > Starting the engine > MINI Convertible: convenient closing and

soft-top control with the remote control for Comfort Access

Comparison to standard remote controls Essentially, it makes no difference whether you control the above-mentioned functions using Comfort Access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control for Comfort Access. Instructions on opening and closing are found starting on page 18. Special features regarding the use of Comfort 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.<

To unlock

Press button 1. Depending on the setting, refer to Unlocking mode on page 19, only the driver's door or the entire vehicle is unlocked.

Press the button again to lock the vehicle again.<

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

Locking Press button 1. 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 liftgate separately Press the button on the outside of the liftgate.

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

locked vehicle's cargo area after the liftgate is closed, the liftgate 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 liftgate has not been opened. If the doors and liftgate 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 44.

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 44.

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 45. 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 Comfort 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.

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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 malfunc- tioning. 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 Comfort Access contains 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 recycling center 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.<

Tilting > Press the switch backward to the resistance

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

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

Opening, closing With the ignition switched on and the glass sun- roof tilted, 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 tilted posi- tion. The rear glass sunroof is tilted. Pressing on the switch again closes both sunroofs com- pletely. Convenient operation via door lock or Comfort Access, refer to page 20, 22, 27.

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