2004 Mini Cooper Owners Manual

1 Call up and continue cruise control 2 Activate/interrupt/deactivate cruise

control

3 Store and accelerate cruise control 4 Store and decelerate cruise control

Right: 5 Volume 6 Changing between radio, CD and cas-

sette

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Left: 5 Operation of:

Radio Press briefly: next/previous station stored in memory Extended pressure: station scan CD Press briefly: jump to next track Extended pressure: search within cur- rent title >Cassette

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

If the Wave radio is installed, the above options for cassette

player operation are not available.<

MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEELS*

5 Fast forward/rewind

>Radio

Press briefly: next/previous station stored in memory Extended pressure: station scan

>CD

Press briefly: jump to next track Extended pressure: search within cur- rent title >Cassette

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

If the Wave radio is installed, the above options for cassette

player operation are not available.<

6 Volume

Sports steering wheel 1 Call up and continue cruise control 2 Store and accelerate cruise control 3 Activate/interrupt/deactivate cruise

control

4 Store and decelerate cruise control

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OVERVIEW

CONTROLS

OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE

OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES

TECHNICAL DATA

INDEX

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Controls

KEYS

The key set of your MINI consists of three keys. 1 Two master keys with remote control

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

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

changing the battery, refer to the next section.< 2 Spare key

For keeping in a safe place, e.g. in your wallet. This key is not intended for con- stant 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.<

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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 page 24, four times in succession or if the vehicle is unlocked: 1. Switch the ignition on briefly, position 2,

or button

, refer to

and then off

2. Within 10 seconds, press button

and button cession.

, refer to page 24, in suc-

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

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.

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. 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 addi- tional functions: >To open the power windows and the

glass sunroof, refer to page 24.

Locking/unlocking the vehicle automati- cally activates/deactivates the anti-theft system and switches the interior lamps off/ on. If the vehicle has been properly locked using the remote control, the hazard warn- ing system flashes 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.<

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OPENING AND CLOSING: FROM OUTSIDE

Unlocking 1. Press button

once to unlock the

driver's door only. The interior lamps are switched on and the hazard warning flashers flash twice*

Convenience opening mode Press and hold button The power windows and glass sunroof are opened.

2. Press button

a second time to

unlock the other door as well as the tail- gate and the fuel filler door.

You can have the opening of the win- dows and glass sunroof with the remote control activated/deactivated.<

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

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

1 Unlocking and convenience opening 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, refer to page 22.<

If none of the vehicle doors are opened within 2 minutes, the central locking system locks the vehicle automati- cally. The anti-theft system is not activated. To deadlock the vehicle, refer to the next column.<

You can have the vehicle's automatic locking feature activated/deacti-

vated.<

Locking and securing Press button The hazard warning system flashes once.

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OPENING AND CLOSING: FROM OUTSIDE

Malfunctions External systems or devices may cause local interference in the functions of the remote control. In this case, unlock the vehicle via the door lock.

Via the door lock 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 flashes twice*.

Manual operation In the event of electrical malfunction: The driver's door can be locked or unlocked by turning the key in the door lock all the way to the left or right.

Convenience closing via the door lock You can also close the power windows and the glass sunroof via the door lock. With the door closed, hold the key in the locking position.

You can have the closing of the win- dows and glass sunroof via the door

lock activated/deactivated.<

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OPENING AND CLOSING: FROM INSIDE

To unlock and open the doors 1. Briefly press the switch upward 2. Pull the door handle above the armrest

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

To lock Briefly press the switch downward or push down the safety lock buttons on the doors.

After you have driven off, the central locking system automatically locks your MINI once a certain speed has been reached.<

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

Do not lock the safety lock buttons while driving, since these doors will

not unlock automatically in the event of an accident. 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.

If the remote control has been used to unlock only the driver's door, refer to 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.<

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TAILGATE

To open from the outside Push the button in the strip handle and open the tailgate. For information on unlocking via the cen- tral locking system, refer to page 26.

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

The tailgate is unlocked.

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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 and the glass sunroof 2. Sharply increase the air supply for the air

conditioning or automatic climate con- trol, refer to page 67 or 70.

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

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Convenience operation For convenience operation using the remote control refer to page 24, for opera- tion via the door lock refer to page 25.

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.<

or with the engine running: Briefly press the switch upwards. The window closes automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the opera- tion.

The window on the front passenger's 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 continue using the electric power windows for a limited period 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.<

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. Make sure that the closing path of the sun- roof is clear. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ignition key from the lock and remem- ber to close the doors, e.g. to prevent chil- dren from operating the sunroof and injur- ing themselves. Be sure that adequate clearance is main- tained for the opening path of the glass sunroof; otherwise damage can occur.<

Convenience operation For convenience operation using the remote control refer to page 24, for opera- tion via the door lock refer to page 25.

Do not use force to close the glass sunroof in its raised position, as dam-

age to the mechanism could result.<

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

To raise From ignition key position 1: Press the switch or push the switch backwards to the resis- tance point.

Automatic opening and closing From ignition key position 2: To open: Push the switch back past the point of resistance: The sunroof opens completely.

To open and close From ignition key position 1: 1. Push the switch in the desired direction until you feel resistance, and hold in this position

2. Release the switch when the desired

sunroof position has been reached.

To close: 1. Press the switch past the pressure point: The sunroof closes to the raised position

2. Press the switch again and keep it

depressed: The sunroof closes completely.

Touching the switch briefly during opening and closing stops the movement immedi- ately.

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ROLLER SUN BLIND*

Manual opening and closing In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can also open and close the glass sun- roof manually: 1. Push the clock towards the interior and

remove

2. Use an Allen key to turn the glass sun-

roof in the direction required.

1 Opening 1. Press the button in the handle, arrow 1

The cap is unlocked

2. Guide the roller sun blind towards the

back.

2 Closing 1. Use the handle to pull the roller sun

blind forwards

2. Engage the handle in the device,

arrow 2.

GLASS SUNROOF, ELECTRIC*

Pinch protection If, while closing, the glass sunroof encoun- ters resistance within roughly the last 8 in / 20 cm, the closing procedure is interrupted and the roof reopens.

Despite the pinch protection, be extremely careful that the travel path of the sunroof is not obstructed whenever it is closed. Otherwise, it is not guaranteed that the closing procedure will be inter- rupted, for instance if the obstructions offer very little resistance. You can disable the pinch protection by pressing the switch past the pressure point and holding it.<

When closing the sunroof from the raised position, ensure that the travel path of the sunroof is not obstructed since the pinch protection is not active in this position.<

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SAFE SEATING POSITION

The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, relatively fatigue- free driving. Together with the safety belts and airbags, the seating position also plays an important role in providing occupants with maximum levels of passive safety in an accident. To ensure that the safety sys- tems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instruc- tions contained in the following section. For additional information about trans- porting children safely, refer to page 38.

Sitting safely with airbags

Always maintain an adequate dis- tance between yourself and all of the airbags. Always hold the steering wheel by the rim with the hands at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions to keep any chance of injury to hands or arms to an absolute min- imum, should the airbag be deployed. No one and nothing is to come between the airbags and the seat occupant. Do not use the front passenger airbag cover as a storage surface for objects of any kind. Ensure that the front passenger is correctly seated, i.e. that no feet or legs are propped against the dashboad. Otherwise, leg injury could result if the front passenger airbag suddenly deployed. Never let an occupant's

head rest near or on a side airbag because the inflating airbag could cause a serious or fatal injury.<

Even if all these instructions are followed, it cannot entirely be ruled out that in some circumstances injury may result from con- tact with the airbags. In sensitive individu- als, the ignition and inflation noise may induce a mild hearing loss that is usually temporary. For airbag locations and additional infor- mation on airbags, refer to page 65.

Safe seating position with safety belt Fasten your safety belt before each drive. Airbags are an additional safety device and work in conjunction with the safety belts, but do not replace them. Your vehicle is equipped with four seats, each of which is provided with a safety belt.

At all times, occupants should sit upright and be properly restrained – infants and small children in appropriate child-restraint systems; larger children and adults using the safety belts. Expectant mothers should always wear their safety belts, taking care to position the lap belt against the lower hips, where it

will not exert pressure against the abdomi- nal area. Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride in a passenger's lap. Do not route the belt across your neck, or run it across sharp edges. Be sure that the belt does not become caught or jammed. Avoid twisting the belt while routing it firmly across the hips and shoulder; wear it as snugly against your body as possible and do not allow it to rest against sharp or frag- ile objects. Otherwise, the belt could slide over your hips in the event of a frontal impact and cause abdominal injury. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and pull on the lap belt periodically to retension it over your shoulder. Otherwise, the safety belt's restraint effectiveness could be reduced.<

For information on using the safety belts, refer to page 35.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Important adjustment information

Never try to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle. The seat could

respond with an unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. While driving, do not recline the backrest too far toward the rear. This especially applies to the front passenger side. If you do so, there is a risk that you will slide under the safety belt in an accident, thus reducing the protection provided by the safety belt.<

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Longitudinal adjustment 1. Lift the handle 2. Push the seat into the desired position 3. After releasing the handle, apply pres-

sure to the seat to ensure that the latch engages securely.

Height adjustment 1. To raise:

Pull the handle up repeatedly, continu- ing until the seat reaches the desired height

2. To lower:

Push the handle repeatedly, continuing until the seat reaches the desired height.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

HEAD RESTRAINTS

Lumbar support* You can adjust the contour of the backrest for additional support in the curvature of your spine's lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright posture. Turn the wheel. The contour is strengthened or weakened.

Backrest tilt 1. Pull up the lever at the inside of the seat 2. Apply weight to or remove weight from

the backrest as required

3. Release the lever so that the backrest

locks into place.

Adjusting To raise: pull the head restraint upward. To lower: press the button and push the head restraint downward.

You can reduce the risk of spinal injury and whiplash by adjusting the head restraint to a height at which it is cen- tered roughly at ear level.<

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

ENTRY TO THE REAR

Removal 1. Pull up the head restraint, continuing

until it is at maximum extension

2. Press the button and remove the head

restraint at the same time.

Installation 1. Press the button and at the same time

insert the head restraint in the reception points

2. Adjust the head restraint.

To avoid possible violation of traffic laws, never retract the head

restraints unless the rear seats are empty. Always ensure that the head restraints are raised before transporting passengers in the rear seat.<

Original position

Slide the seat back to its home posi- tion before folding back the backrest,

otherwise the seat is latched in at its cur- rent position. In this case, adjust the longi- tudinal position manually, refer to page 32.<

1. Push the seat back into its home posi-

tion

2. Fold the backrest back to the home posi-

tion to lock the seat.

When returning the seat to the rear position, ensure that no one is

injured and that no objects are damaged. Engage and lock both seats and backrests into position prior to driving; otherwise unexpected movement could increase the risk of accident.<

Easy entry The Easy entry function includes a memory for the longitudinal seat and the backrest positions. 1. Push down the lever at the outside of

the seat, arrow 1. The backrest folds forward automati- cally

2. Push the seat forward, arrow 2.

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SAFETY BELTS

SEAT HEATING*

To close Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt buckle.

Fasten safety belts: the warning lamp lights up until after the safety belt is fastened. An acoustic signal

sounds for several seconds.

To release 1. Press the red button in the belt buckle 2. Hold the belt 3. Guide the belt back into its reel.

Safety belt height adjustment Use the height adjustment mechanism to adapt the safety belt to the ideal position for your own body: Press the button and at the same time push the entire unit upwards or downwards. Also observe the instructions on adjusting the seats on page 31.

Damaged safety belts

If the safety belts are damaged or stretched in an accident: have the safety belt system replaced by your MINI Dealer and the belt anchors checked, other- wise the safety function can no longer be guaranteed. If a child-restraint system was in the vehicle during an accident, consult the manufacturer's instructions regarding replacement.<

The seat cushion and backrest can be heated with the ignition key in position 2.

Select the temperature setting: Press each button briefly.

Direct deactivation from the second tem- perature setting: Press the button for a longer period.

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STEERING WHEEL

MIRRORS

Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving; other-

wise unexpected movement could increase the risk of accident.<

Outside mirror adjustment 1 Switch for choosing between the left and

right mirror

2 Switch for 4-way adjustment

Interior rearview mirror To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when you are driving at night: Tilt the lever forward.

Adjusting 1. Push the locking lever downward 2. Adjust the desired steering wheel posi-

tion

3. Pull the lever back in.

Manual adjustment The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: Press the edge of the lens.

Electric heating* Both mirrors are heated automatically when the ignition key is in position 2.

Illuminated vanity mirror From ignition key position 1: 1. Fold down the sun visor 2. Fold the cover panel upwards.

Sun visors Can be swung sideways.

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MIRRORS

VEHICLE MEMORY

>Setting units for outside temperature and fuel consumption display, refer to page 57

>Setting units for display of temperatures

specified for automatic climate control system, refer to page 71

>Volume control PDC, refer to page 64
>Acoustic alarm for starting PDC activa-

tion, refer to page 64.

This symbol alerts you to Vehicle Memory functions in the Owner's

Manual.<

After memory functions have been reconfigured, your vehicle may oper-

ate slightly differently from the descrip- tions used in this Owner's Manual. If you decide to sell your MINI one day, please remember to have the memory functions reset to their default configuration.<

How the system functions No doubt you have often reflected on how great it would be if you could configure your vehicle's various adjustment settings to meet your own personal requirements. In developing this vehicle, the manufac- turer of the MINI has incorporated a num- ber of options that you or your MINI Dealer can program to suit your individual prefer- ences.

What the system can do Your MINI Dealer can provide you with details on the capabilities of the Vehicle Memory system. Examples for Vehicle Memory: >Automatic locking if none of the vehicle

doors are opened, refer to page 24

>Automatic locking after starting to drive,

refer to page 26

>Selective central locking system, refer to

pages 24, 25

>Convenience operation, refer to

pages 24, 25

>'Follow-me-home' lamps, refer to

page 48

>Daytime driving lamps, refer to page 49
>Speed-dependent windshield wipers,

refer to page 51

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Interior mirror, automatic dimming* This mirror dims automatically as required. The mirror becomes clear again when you engage reverse gear or select position R on the selector lever. Keep the photocells free and clean to ensure that the mirror functions perfectly. There is one photocell in the mirror frame; the other is on the back of the mirror.

Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the wind- shield, and do not place stickers or toll tags on the windshield in front of the mirror.<

TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY

The proper place for children Children should always sit in the rear: Accident research shows that the safest place for children in a vehicle is in the rear seat. Older children should be tightly secured with a safety belt, after they have out- grown a booster seat that is appropriate for their age, height and weight.

A child sitting in the rear seat and not properly restrained may place his or

her head on or near the airbag, if so equipped. For example, a child – even though belted – may fall asleep with his or her head against the side airbag. It may be difficult for a driver to ensure that children in the rear seat will remain properly posi- tioned at all times and do not place their heads on or near the side airbag. Therefore, we recommend that the rear side airbags, if provided, be deactivated if you plan to transport children in the rear seat.<

Child-restraint system in the rear

Children under 13 years of age and children less than 5 ft / 150 cm tall

should always ride in the rear and the restraint systems should be secured with the vehicle's safety belts.<

Younger children should be secured in an appropriate forward-facing child-restraint system that has first been properly restrained. We strongly urge you to care- fully read and comply with the instructions for installation and use provided by the child-restraint's manufacturer whenever you use such a device. All rear seating positions in your vehicle meet the recommendations of SAE J1819, an industry-recommended practice for securing child-restraint systems in motor vehicles.

Exception for the front passenger seat Never install a rearward-facing child- restraint system in the front passen-

ger seat of this vehicle if the passenger's airbag is not deactivated. If you do so, the child could be severely injured or killed when the airbag is triggered. Your vehicle is equipped with an airbag supplemental restraint system for the front passenger. Because the backrest on any rearward-fac- ing child-restraint system – of the kind designed for infants under 1 year and 20 Ibs / 9 kg – would be within the airbag's deployment range, you should never mount such a system in the front passen- ger seat, since the impact of the airbag against the child restraint's backrest could lead to serious or fatal injuries.<

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To unlock the belt Release the buckle, remove the child- restraint system and allow the belt retrac- tor to reel the belt completely in.

TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY

Installing child-restraint systems Before installing any child-restraint system or child seat, read the following:

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions concerning installation

and use; otherwise the system's protective function could be impaired. After an accident, have all parts of the affected safety belt system inspected and/ or replaced by your MINI Dealer.<

Commercially available child-restraint sys- tems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt portion of a combi- nation lap/shoulder belt. Improperly or inadequately installed restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children. Always read and follow the instructions that come with the system.

Child seat security All of the rear belt retractors and the front passenger's safety belt can be locked for mounting and securing child-restraint sys- tems. Information regarding this is located near the buckle latch of each safety belt.

To lock the belt Pull the entire length of the belt from the belt retractor. Allow the reel to retract the belt somewhat and engage the buckle, then tighten the belt against the child- restraint system. The retraction mechanism is now locked.

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TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY

Child-restraint system with tether strap If you use a child-restraint system with a tether strap: Depending on the location selected for seating in the rear passenger area, attach the tether strap to the corresponding anchorage point to secure the child- restraint system.

Both seating positions are fitted with a head restraint. Lift the head restraint and pass the tether strap between the head restraint and the seat back. It is recommended to readjust the head restraint into the lowest possible position. Adjust the tether strap according to the child-restraint manufacturer's instructions.

LATCH child-restraint mounting system Open the cover. The illustration is an example showing the mounts for the LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren, child-restraint mount- ing system at the right rear. The system is also available at the left rear position. Canadian models only: The LATCH anchorage points are identified by buttons, see illustration.

Always follow all manufacturer's instructions and observe all safety precautions when installing the LATCH child-restraint system.<

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IGNITION LOCK

STARTING THE ENGINE

1 Steering unlocked Individual electrical accessories are ready for operation. You will find that it is often easier to turn the ignition key from position 0 to position 1 when you move the steering wheel slightly to help disengage the lock.

2 Ignition switched on All electrical accessories are ready for oper- ation.

3 Starting the engine

Vehicles with manual transmission: Step on the clutch when starting the vehicle. A lockout prevents the engine from starting if the clutch is not depressed.<

Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle at a standstill. Move off

immediately at a moderate engine speed.<

Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed spaces. Breathing the nox-

ious exhaust gases can lead to uncon- sciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. This is a safety hazard. When driving, standing at idle, and parking the vehicle, take care to avoid contact between the hot exhaust system and flam- mable materials, e.g. hay, grass, leaves, etc. Such contact could lead to a fire resulting in serious personal injury and property dam- age.<

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0 Steering locked The key can be inserted or removed in this position only.

To lock the steering: 1. Remove the key 2. Turn the steering wheel slightly to the

left or right until the lock engages.

A sound alarm goes off if the key remains in the ignition after opening the driver's door.

Vehicles with Continuously Variable auto- matic Transmission (CVT): Do not move the selector lever from position P until the engine is running. The ignition key cannot be turned to position 0 and removed until the selector lever is in position P, interlock.

Manual transmission 1. Engage the parking brake 2. Put the manual gearshift lever in neutral 3. Press the clutch pedal 4. Start the engine.

Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 1. Press the footbrake 2. Put the selector lever in position P or N 3. Start the engine.

Move the gearshift lever to neutral position and engage the parking

Move the selector lever to position P and engage the parking brake before

brake before leaving your vehicle with the engine running. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. This is a safety haz- ard.<

leaving your vehicle with the engine run- ning. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. This is a safety haz- ard.<

STARTING THE ENGINE

Starting When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal.

Do not actuate the starter for too short a time. Do not turn it for more than approx. 20 seconds. Release the igni- tion key immediately when the engine starts. Extended starting attempts, characterized by excessively frequent or long periods with the starter engaged, can lead to dam- age in the catalytic converter.<

If the engine does not start on the first attempt, for instance if the engine is very hot or cold: When starting the engine, press the gas pedal down halfway.

When first starting the engine at very low temperatures, from +57 / –156: When starting the engine, press the gas pedal down halfway. For the initial start attempt, allow the starter to remain engaged somewhat longer, approx. 10 seconds.

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SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE PARKING BRAKE

You should never remove the ignition key when the vehicle is in motion, as

the steering lock could engage. When you leave the vehicle, always remove the ignition key and engage the steering lock. When you park on downward slopes, engage the parking brake.<

Manual transmission Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) Engage selector lever position P, turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

If, in exceptional circumstances, it should be necessary to engage the

parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull the lever with excessive pressure. Keep your thumb pressed against the release button while carefully pulling the lever up to apply moderate pressure. Excessive pressure can lead to overbraking and loss of traction, i.e. fishtailing, at the rear axle. The brake lamps do not come on when the parking brake is engaged. Vehicles with manual transmission: Always engage the parking brake when parking on hills and inclined surfaces, as first gear or reverse may not provide ade- quate resistance to rolling. Vehicles with CVT: Place the selector lever in P.<

To avoid corrosion and one-sided braking, apply the parking brake

lightly from time to time when coasting to a standstill, for instance at a traffic light, provided that it is safe to do so.<

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The parking brake is designed primarily to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is parked. It operates against the rear wheels.

To engage Lever automatically locks in position. The indicator lamp in the instrument clus- ter lights up from ignition key position 2, refer to page 16.

To release 1. Pull up slightly 2. Press the button 3. Push the lever downwards.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

6-speed transmission*

When changing gear in the 5th/6th gear plane, press the gearshift lever to the right to prevent inadvertently shift- ing to a gear of the 3rd/4th gear plane.<

Reverse gear Before selecting reverse gear, ensure the vehicle is stationary; then, fully depress the clutch pedal and pause briefly before mov- ing the gearshift lever into position. 5-speed transmission: Press the gearshift lever to the right and to the back. 6-speed transmission: Press the gearshift lever towards the left. Thereby overcome the slight resistance and press forward. As you do this, the backup lamps will turn on automatically when the ignition key is in position 2.

Do not hold the vehicle in place on slopes by slipping or 'riding' the clutch. Use the parking brake instead. Riding the clutch causes the clutch assem- bly to wear out sooner.<

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)*

You can drive with a continuously variable shifting CVT. In addition, you can also shift manually. When in manual selection mode, you have the option of changing gears by using either the selector lever or the shift paddles on the steering wheel. Under normal operating conditions, fuel consumption is lowest when driving in position D.

Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + –

To prevent the vehicle from starting off on its own, always move the

selector lever to position P and engage the parking brake before getting out of your vehicle with the engine running. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. This is a safety haz- ard.<

If the selector lever is not placed in position P when the vehicle is parked,

the position display of the selector lever stays on. This can lead to battery dis- charge.<

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Range selection Inadvertent engaging of certain selector lever positions is prevented by a lock. Press the button on the front side of the selector lever knob. The lock is released.

While the vehicle is stationary, and before shifting out of P or N, press the brake pedal in order to disengage the selec- tor lever lock mechanism, shiftlock. If the engine speed is too high when the vehicle is at a standstill, the selector lever is also blocked to protect the transmission. Hold the brake pedal down until starting off. Otherwise the vehicle will 'creep' when a drive position is engaged.<

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P Park Select P only when the vehicle is completely stopped. The transmission locks to prevent the rear wheels from turning.

R Reverse Select P only when the vehicle is completely stopped.

N Neutral: idle Select N only if your journey is interrupted for a long period.

D Drive: CVT driving position This position is designed for driving under all normal operating conditions.

Kickdown In 'kickdown' mode, you achieve maximum acceleration and maximum speed in position D. Press the accelerator pedal past the increased resistance point at the full-throt- tle position.

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M/S + – Manual mode and Sport program Switch from D into M/S + –: Activates the Sport program and displays SD in the gear indicator in the speedome- ter. Press selector lever once: Shifts from the Sport program to the man- ual mode.

Shifting with the selector lever >Press selector lever briefly towards +:

Transmission shifts upwards

>Press selector lever briefly towards –:

Transmission shifts back.

1 to 6 appear in the gear indicator.

Shifting on the steering wheel* The shift paddles allow the gears to be changed rapidly and, above all, safely, since both hands can remain on the steering wheel. Use one of the two shift paddles to shift upwards or downwards: >Pull shift paddle toward body: Transmission shifts upwards

>Push shift paddle away from body:

Transmission shifts back.

1 to 6 appear in the gear indicator. The transmission will only execute upshifts or downshifts that will result in a plausible combination of vehicle speed and engine rpm, e.g. downshifts that would result in excessive engine speed are not executed.

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In order to accelerate rapidly in the M/S + – Manual mode and in the Sport program, e.g. when passing, shift downwards manually or by kickdown.<

Whenever you want to return to automatic shifting, just move the selector lever toward the left to position D. Switching from M/S + – Manual mode into the selector lever positions P, R and N is only possible via D.

Avoid high engine loads. Please pro- ceed to the nearest MINI Dealer.<

Do not work in the engine compart- ment when a drive gear – forward or

reverse – is engaged. If you do this, the vehicle could move.<

Jump-starting and towing, refer to pages 126, 128.<

Available displays

P R N D SD 1 2 3 4 5 6 EP

Electronic transmission control module If there is a malfunction in the transmission system, EP appears in the display. All selector lever positions can still be selected. In positions for driving forward: the vehicle can now only be driven with a limited gear selection.

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PARKING LAMPS/LOW BEAMS

'Follow me home' lamps If you activate the headlamp flasher after having switched off the engine and the lights, the low beams will stay lit for a pre- set period of time.

Daytime driving lamps* If you desire, the light switch can be left in position 2. When the ignition is switched off, the car's exterior lights go out.

The automatic headlamp range con- trol for xenon lamps only operates with the light switch in position 1 or 2.<

You can have the daytime driving lamp function activated/deactivated

by your MINI Dealer.<

Switching on the parking lamps Turn to the first position. The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. Parking light on one side, refer to following column.

Switching on the low beams Turn to the second position. With the low beams on and with the ignition switched off, only the parking lamps will remain on.

You can have this function set by your MINI Dealer.<

Standing lamps, left or right For parking, you can activate lights on one side of the vehicle. Observe local laws. 1. Turn the ignition key to position 0 or

remove the key

2. Switch on the low beams 3. Move the lever to the adequate turn sig-

nal indicator position.

'Lights on' warning If the lights have not been switched off and the ignition key is in position 0, an acoustic signal sounds for a few seconds when you open the driver's door to remind you that the lights have not been switched off.

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SIGNAL/HEADLAMP FLASHER INSTRUMENT LIGHTING

FOG LAMPS

1 Turn signal indicator:

Green indicator lamps and periodic click- ing sound from the relay

2 High beams/Headlamp flasher:

Blue indicator lamp

To signal briefly Press the lever up to but not beyond the point of resistance.

If the blinking of the indicator lamp and the clicking from the relay are both faster than normal: one of the turn signal indicators has failed.<

To control the instrument lighting, press the button.

To increase the illumination intensity Keep the button pressed until the desired brightness is reached.

To decrease the illumination intensity Press the button briefly. With each brief pressing of the button, the illumination intensity is reduced in steps.

When the parking lamps/low beams are switched on: Briefly press the switch upwards or down- wards. Briefly press once again to switch off.

Fog lamps*

Fog lamps switched on: Green light-emitting diode in the switch lights up.

Rear fog lamp*

Rear fog lamp switched on: Yellow light-emitting diode in the switch lights up.

Observe all legal regulations concerning the use of fog lamps.