2003 Mini Cooper Owners Manual

ba.book Seite 2 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

CONTENTS

Notes

About this Owner's Manual 6
Symbols used 6
Your individual vehicle 6
Editorial notice 7
For your own safety 7
Symbol on vehicle parts 8
Service and warranty 8
Reporting safety defects 8

© 2002 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 156 890
US English VIII/02
Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper – bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.

At a glance

Controls and features

Cockpit 12
Display elements 13
Display elements with navigation

system 14

Indicator and warning lamps 15
Multifunction steering wheel 19

Opening and closing: Keys 22
Central locking system 23
Opening and closing – from outside 23
Opening and closing – from inside 26
Tailgate 27
Electric power windows 28
Sliding/tilt sunroof 29
Roller sun blind 30
Alarm system 31

Adjustments: Safe seating position 33
Seat adjustment 34
Entry to the rear 35
Heated seats 36
Head restraints 37
Safety belts 38
Steering wheel 38
Mirrors 39
Airbags 40
Transporting children safely 41
Vehicle Memory 44

ba.book Seite 3 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

Driving: Ignition lock 45
Starting the engine 46
Switching off the engine 47
Parking brake 47
Manual transmission 48
Continuously Variable automatic Trans-

mission (CVT) 49

Parking lamps/Low beams 52
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp

flasher 52

Instrument lighting 53
Fog lamps 53
Interior lamps 53
Light-emitting diodes 54
Washer/wiper system 54
Cruise control 56

Everything under control: Odometer 58
Tachometer 58
Fuel gauge 58
Coolant temperature gauge 59
Service interval display 60
Clock 60
Computer 60

Technology for safety and driving convenience: Automatic Stability Control plus Traction

(ASC+T) 62

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 63
Flat Tire Monitor 64
Park Distance Control (PDC) 66

Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Air conditioning system 67
Automatic climate control 70

Interior conveniences: Glove compartment 73
Ashtray/Beverage holder 73
Cigarette lighter/12 V power supply 73

Loading and transporting cargo: Cargo area cover 74
Foldable rear backrest 74
Loading cargo 75
Roof-mounted luggage rack 76

Operation, care, maintenance

Special operating instructions: Break-in procedures 80
General driving notes 81
Refueling 82
Fuel specifications 83
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 83
Brake system 84

Wheels and tires: Tire inflation pressure 85
Tire condition 87
Tire replacement 87
Wheel and tire combinations 89
Winter tires 89
Snow chains 90

ba.book Seite 4 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

CONTENTS

In the engine compartment: Bonnet 91
Engine compartment – MINI COOPER 92
Engine compartment – MINI COOPER S 93
Washer fluid 94
Engine oil 94
Coolant 96
Brake fluid 97

Maintenance and care: MINI Maintenance System 98
Caring for your vehicle 99
Vehicle immobilization 101

Laws and regulations: OBD socket 102
Technical modifications 103
California Proposition 65 warning 103

Owner service procedures

Technical data

Engine data 130
Dimensions 131
Weights 132
Capacities 133

Replacement procedures: On-board tool kit 106
Windshield wiper blades 106
Lamps and bulbs 107
Repairing a flat tire 112
Changing tires –

MINI with space-saver spare tire 112

Flat tire –

Run Flat tires 116
MINI Mobility System 118

Battery 122
Fuses 123

Giving and receiving assistance: Warning triangle 124
First-aid kit 124
Jump-starting 124
Towing 126

ba.book Seite 5 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

Index

Everything from A to Z 136

ba.book Seite 6 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

NOTES

About this Owner's Manual In compiling this Owner's Manual we have made every effort to furnish you with a convenient reference source affording quick access to all the essentials. The fast- est way to find detailed information on any specific subject is to turn to the compre- hensive 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 chap- ter. Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in the future, please remember to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehi- cle. If you have any additional questions, your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and seri- ous damage to the vehicle.

Contains 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 infor-

mation.

Indicates special equipment, country-spe- cific equipment and optional extras.

Identifies systems or components which you can have activated or

adjusted by your MINI Dealer to suit your individual requirements – Vehicle Memory, see page 44.

Your individual vehicle The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bay- erische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft – BMW AG. On purchasing your MINI, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment that the manufac- turer of your MINI makes available with a specific model range. We hope you will understand that equip- ment and features are included that you might not have chosen for your vehicle. To assist you in identifying possible variations between your own vehicle and the man- ual's contents, the passages describing optional accessories and special equipment are marked with an asterisk If your MINI features equipment that is not described in this Owner's Manual – a car radio, for instance – we have enclosed addi- tional operating instructions. We ask you to read these manuals as well.

ba.book Seite 7 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

NOTES

Editorial notice The manufacturer pursues a policy of con- tinuous, ongoing development that is con- ceived to ensure that the MINI continues to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state- of-the-art technology. For this reason, the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual.

For your own safety

Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including 10%

Ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight – i.e. 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent – will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in mate- rials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality – i.e. volatility, composition, addi- tives, etc. – among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems, especially under certain environmental conditions such as high ambient tempera- ture and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability prob- lems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recommenda- tions may result in unscheduled mainte- nance. Obey pertinent safety rules when you are handling gasoline.

Important safety information. For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the MINI. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by the manufacturer of the MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simulta- neously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by the manu- facturer 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 damages resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by the manufacturer of the MINI. The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every product from other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its opera- tion, or its occupants. Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other products approved by the manufac- turer of the MINI, together with profes- sional advice on using these items, are available from all MINI Dealers.

ba.book Seite 8 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

NOTES

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 portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna – or transceiver equip- ment – e.g. CB, walkie-talkie, ham radio or similar – may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, inter- fere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI Dealer for addi- tional information.

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

systems may be performed by any auto- motive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.

Symbol on vehicle parts

Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Man-

ual for information on a particular part or assembly.

Service and warranty This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We recommend that you read this publica- tion thoroughly. Your MINI is covered by the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Federal Emissions Performance Warranty California Emission Control System Lim- ited Warranty

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

Reporting safety defects The following only applies 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 the MINI Division of BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West- wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone toll-free 1-866-275-6464. 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 BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area, or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

ba.book Seite 9 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

ba.book Seite 10 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

10

ba.book Seite 11 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

Overview

OVERVIEW

CONTROLS

OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE

OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES

TECHNICAL DATA

INDEX

11

ba.book Seite 12 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

COCKPIT

Parking lamps/Low beams 52
Turn signal indicators 52
Standing lamps 52
High beams 52
Headlamp flasher 52
Computer 60

2 Washer/wiper system 54
3 Instrument lighting 53
4 Outside mirror adjustment 39
5 Hazard warning flashers

6 Bonnet release 91
7 Horn 19
8 Adjusting steering wheel 38
9 OBD interface socket 102

12

ba.book Seite 13 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

DISPLAY ELEMENTS

1 Tachometer 58

with indicator and warning lamps, see from page 15

2 Display for the computer, refer to

page 60 – if there is no computer, display of the outside temperature

3 Speedometer with indicator and warning

lamps, see from page 15

4 Indicator for

Odometer 58
Trip odometer 58
Service interval 60
Program display for Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 51

13

5 Trip odometer, reset to zero 58
6 Fuel gauge 58
7 Engine coolant temperature gauge 59

ba.book Seite 14 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

DISPLAY ELEMENTS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM

1 Tachometer 58

with indicator and warning lamps, see from page 15

2 Additional indicator and warning lamps, refer to page 16 – Display for computer in navigation system, see separate Owner's Manual

3 Speedometer with indicator and warning

lamps, see from page 15

4 Trip odometer, reset to zero 58

14

5 Indicator for

Odometer 58
Trip odometer 58
Service interval 60
Program display for Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 51

ba.book Seite 15 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS

Technology that monitors itself The system runs a check on the warning each time and indicator lamps marked by you switch on the ignition. They each light up once for different periods of time. If a malfunction should occur in one of these systems, the corresponding lamp does not go out after the engine is started or it lights up while the vehicle is moving. You will see below the correct way to react to this.

Brake warning lamp If the lamp comes on when the parking brake is not engaged:

●

Check the brake fluid level. Before driving further, be sure to comply with the infor- mation on pages 84 and 97.

Brake warning lamp for Canadian models.

With navigation system option:

Coolant temperature warning lamp in the speedometer Lights up while driving:

Engine is too hot. Switch off the engine immediately and allow to cool down, see also page 59.

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current The battery is no longer being charged. Indicates a defective alter-

nator drive belt or a problem with the charge circuit. Please contact the nearest MINI Dealer. If this lamp lights up, the power-assist for steering can be deactivated.

If the drive belt is defective, do not continue driving. The engine could be

damaged due to overheating. When the power-assist is deactivated, increased steering effort is required.

Engine oil pressure

Stop immediately. Switch off engine. Check the engine oil and fill as needed. Please contact the nearest MINI Dealer.

Do not continue driving, otherwise, the engine could be damaged

because of inadequate lubrication.

15

● ● ● ● ba.book Seite 16 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS

Yellow: stop immediately

Flat Tire Monitor Flashes: tire failure. Reduce speed immediately and

stop the vehicle. With Run Flat tires: Carefully reduce the driving speed to below 50 mph / 80 km/h and continue to a safe location. In both cases, avoid hard brake applications and steering maneuvers. Check the tire inflation pressures. Conduct in the event of a flat tire, refer to pages 112, 116. General information on the system, refer to page 64

Red and yellow: continue driving cautiously

Brake warning lamp together with the gold indicator lamp for ABS, EBD and ASC+T/DSC: The control system ABS, EBD and ASC+T/DSC has failed. Drive cau- tiously and defensively. Avoid full brake applications. Please have the system checked by your MINI

Dealer as soon as possible. More information on pages 62, 63

Brake warning lamp together with the yellow indicator warning lamps ABS, EBD and ASC+T/DSC for Canadian models.

Red: an important reminder

Brake warning lamp with parking brake applied. More information on the parking

brake on page 47

Brake warning lamp for Canadian models.

Fasten safety belts Lights up for several seconds or, depending on the version, until after the safety belts are fastened. A sig- nal also sounds depending on the version. More information on page 38

Depending on the level of equipment, the indicator lamp is in the vicinity of

the navigation system.

Airbags Please have the system inspected at your MINI Dealer.

More information on pages 33, 40

Depending on the level of equipment, the indicator lamp is in the vicinity of

the navigation system.

16

Bonnet/Tailgate Lights up when the bonnet and/or tailgate are open.

More information on pages 27, 91

● ● ●

ba.book Seite 17 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS

Yellow: check as soon as possible

Flat Tire Monitor Stays lit: the system is defective. Please have the system inspected

at your MINI Dealer. More information on page 64

Antilock Brake System (ABS) ABS has been deactivated in response to system malfunction.

Conventional braking efficiency is avail- able. Please have the system inspected at your MINI Dealer. More information on pages 83

ABS indicator lamp for Canadian models.

Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stabil- ity Control (DSC)

Indicator lamp flashes: System active: drive and braking forces are regulated. The indicator lamp stays lit: ASC+T/DSC switched off with button or defective. In the event of a defect: please have the sys- tem inspected at your MINI Dealer. More information on pages 62, 63

Service Engine Soon If the warning lamp comes on either continuously or intermit-

tently, this indicates a malfunction in the emissions-related electronic systems. Although the vehicle remains operational, you should have the systems checked by your MINI Dealer at the earliest possible opportunity.

Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Canadian models.

Engine electronics

Malfunction in the engine electron- ics. You can continue to drive with

reduced engine output or engine speed. Please have the system inspected at your MINI Dealer.

Check Filler Cap This indicator lamp comes on when the fuel filler cap is loose or miss-

ing. Close the filler cap tightly: Refer to page 82

Depending on the level of equipment, the indicator lamp is in the vicinity of

the navigation system.

17

● ● ● ● ● ●

ba.book Seite 18 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS

Blue: for your information

High beams Comes on when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher is

actuated. More information on page 52

Green: for your information Turn signal indicators Flashes when turn signal indicator is on.

Rapid flashing: the system is defective. More information on page 52

Cruise control Lights up when the cruise control is activated: operation via the multi-

function steering wheel. More information on page 56

18

ba.book Seite 19 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL

The control buttons integrated within the multifunction steering wheel have been designed to allow you to operate a number of accessories both quickly and safely, with- out taking your eyes from the road:

Some audio source functions Cruise control.

The illustration shows the possible full equipment level. For further details, please consult the description of the relevant item of equipment.

Buttons facing the driver 1 Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deacti-

vate

2 Continue cruise control 3 Horn 4 Cruise control: store and accelerate

with +

5 Cruise control: store and decelerate

with –

19

Buttons facing away from the driver Left:

Radio Press briefly: selection of the station memory in the FM and AM range Extended pressure: station scan CD Press briefly: jump to next track Extended pressure: title scan

>Cassette

Press briefly: jump to next track or stop fast forward Extended pressure: fast forward/ rewind

Right: 1 Volume 2 Changing between radio, cassette and CD

ba.book Seite 20 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

20

ba.book Seite 21 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

Controls

OVERVIEW

CONTROLS

OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE

OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES

TECHNICAL DATA

INDEX

21

ba.book Seite 22 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

KEYS

Depending on the how the vehicle is equipped, your MINI has up to four keys: 1 Master key with remote control and bat-

Changing battery Replace if it is no longer possible to unlock the vehicle via the remote control.

tery

If the battery is discharged, please consult your MINI Dealer. Battery

changing, see next column.<

2 Door and ignition key

The doors can only be opened mechani- cally with this key

3 Spare key to keep in a safe place, e.g. in your wallet. This key is not intended for constant use

Only use a battery of the type speci- fied on the battery – CR 2032 – and make absolutely sure that it is fitted in the correct position.<

1. Apply a screwdriver at the recess 2. Use the screwdriver to lever out the

cover.

Return used batteries to a recycling point or your MINI Dealer.<

22

Initializing the master key with remote control When you activate a master key with remote control – for example a replace- ment or additional key, or after a battery change – it must be initialized. This initialization can be performed in two ways: Press button 1 or button 2, see page 24, four times in succession or if the vehicle is unlocked: 1. Switch the ignition on briefly –

position 2 – and then off

2. Within 10 seconds, press button 1 and

button 2, see page 24, in succession.

In the event of a system malfunction, please contact your MINI Dealer. You can also obtain replacement keys and bat- teries there.<

ba.book Seite 23 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM OPENING AND CLOSING – FROM OUTSIDE

The concept The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is closed. The doors, the tailgate and the fuel filler door are unlocked or locked. The central locking system secures your MINI: >When operated from the outside via the

remote control as well as via the door lock

>When operated from the inside via a

switch

>Automatically, as soon as you start driv-

ing.

If operated from outside, the anti-theft sys- tem is activated at the same time. This pre- vents the doors from being unlocked via safety lock buttons or door handles. The alarm system is also armed or dis- armed; refer to page 31. In the event of an accident, the central lock- ing system unlocks automatically. The haz- ard warning system and interior lamps are also switched on.

Via remote control The remote control gives you an exception- ally convenient method for unlocking and locking your vehicle. It also offers another function: To open the tailgate, refer to page 24. The tailgate will open slightly, the vehicle is unlocked at the same time. Whenever you unlock/lock the vehicle, you simultaneously deactivate/activate the anti-theft system and optional alarm sys- tem and the interior lamps are switched on/off. If the vehicle has been properly locked using the remote control, the hazard warn- ing system lights up once. When the vehicle is unlocked, the hazard warning system does not react.

Children might be able to lock the doors from the inside. Always take the vehicle keys with you so that the vehi- cle can be opened again from the outside at any time.<

For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC, Federal Communi- cations Commission, regulations. Opera- tion is governed by the following: FCC ID:

LX8765S LX8765E LX8CAS

Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: >This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference, 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 equip- ment.<

23

ba.book Seite 24 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

OPENING AND CLOSING – FROM OUTSIDE

To unlock 1. Press button 1 once to unlock the dri-

ver's door only

2. Press button 1 a second time to unlock

the other door as well as the tailgate and the fuel filler door.

You can have the opening of the tail- gate with the remote control acti-

vated/deactivated.<

Before and after a trip, be sure that the tailgate was not opened uninten-

tionally.<

To lock and secure Press button 2. The hazard warning system flashes once.

1 Unlocking and opening the tailgate 2 Locking and securing

If the remote control does not react, the battery is discharged. In the event

of a system malfunction, please contact your MINI Dealer. You can also obtain replacement keys and batteries there. Battery changing, see page 22.<

You can have this function activated/ deactivated by your MINI Dealer.<

When the vehicle is unlocked, the hazard warning system does not react.

To open the tailgate Hold button 1 pressed for approx. five sec- onds. The tailgate opens slightly.

The vehicle is simultaneously unlocked, and the anti-theft system

and optional alarm system are deactivated. After closing the tailgate the vehicle must be locked again and secured, see next col- umn.<

24

ba.book Seite 25 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

OPENING AND CLOSING – FROM OUTSIDE

To turn off tilt alarm sensor* and interior protection* Press button 2 again directly after locking. For more on the tilt alarm sensor and inte- rior protection, see page 32.

Non-MINI systems External systems or devices may cause local interference in the functions of the remote control. In this case, use the master key to unlock the door lock.

Manual operation – in the event of electrical malfunction – Turn the key to the extreme left or right to unlock/lock the door.

Convenience operation You can also open the power windows and the sliding/tilt sunroof via the door lock. With the door closed, hold the key in the unlock position.

You can have this function activated/ deactivated by your MINI Dealer.<

25

Via the door lock

Do not lock the vehicle if there are passengers still inside, because they

cannot unlock the doors.< 1. One turn of the key in the driver's

door lock unlocks the driver's door only 2. Turning the key a second time unlocks

the other door, the tailgate and the fuel filler door.

You can have this function activated/ deactivated by your MINI Dealer.<

If the vehicle has been properly locked, the hazard warning system flashes once. When the vehicle is unlocked, the hazard warning system does not react.

ba.book Seite 26 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

OPENING AND CLOSING – FROM INSIDE

To unlock and open the doors 1. Touch the switch for the central locking

system

2. Pull the door handle above the armrest or pull the door handle for each door twice: to unlock first and then open.

Convenience opening mode From ignition key position 1: Hold the switch in the Unlock position. The windows and sliding/tilt sunroof open.

Convenience opening mode is simul- taneously deactivated via the Vehicle Memory when convenience opening mode is deactivated via the door lock; refer to page 25.<

Convenience closing is not possible by means of this switch. You should

therefore close all the windows and the sliding/tilt sunroof individually.<

To lock Touch the switch for the central locking system or press the individual safety lock buttons down.

The central locking automatically secures your MINI as soon as you

start to drive.<

You can have this function activated/ deactivated by your MINI Dealer.<

Children might be able to lock the doors from the inside. Always take

the vehicle's keys with you so that you can open the vehicle again from the outside at any time.<

With this switch, you operate the central locking system when the doors are closed. The doors and tailgate are unlocked or locked only. The anti-theft system is not activated. Also, the fuel filler door remains unlocked to allow refueling.

If the remote control has been used to unlock only the driver's door, see page 24, and you touch the switch when the driver's door is open, the other door, the tailgate, and the fuel filler door are unlocked. If the driver's door is closed, touching the switch locks it.<

26

ba.book Seite 27 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

TAILGATE

To open from the outside Press the button in the handle. The tailgate opens slightly. Opening with the remote control, see page 24.

Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can also operate the tailgate manually. 1. Fold the rear seat bench upwards 2. Pull the ring.

The tailgate is unlocked.

27

To close The handle recesses in the interior trim panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull the lid down.

To avoid injuries, be sure that the travel path of the tailgate is clear

when it is closed, as with all closing proce- dures. Operate the vehicle only when the tailgate is closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could penetrate the interior of the vehicle. Should it be absolutely necessary to oper- ate the vehicle with the tailgate open: 1. Close all windows. Shut the sliding/tilt

sunroof

2. Sharply increase the air supply for the air

conditioning or automatic climate con- trol, see pages 67 or 70.<

ba.book Seite 28 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20

ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS

To open and close windows From ignition key position 1: To open: Press the switch downwards. The window opens until you release the switch or briefly press the switch downwards. The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the opera- tion.

To close: Press the switch upwards. The window closes until you release the switch.

28

To initialize power windows

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

re-initialize the power windows. Other- wise the windows will not be lowered when the door is opened.< 1. Close the doors 2. Close both windows 3. Hold both switches of the power win-

dows up for approx. one second.

In the event of a system malfunction, please contact your MINI Dealer.<

The window on the front passenger side cannot be closed automati-

cally.<

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

After the ignition has been switched off: You can use the electric power windows as long as no one opens any of the doors. If a door is opened during operation, the opening/closing process stops immedi- ately.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ignition key from the lock

and remember to close the doors, e.g. to prevent children from operating the power windows and injuring themselves.<

For the convenience mode via the door lock, refer to page 25.