OWNER'S MANUAL
MINI MINI CONVERTIBLE
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 maintenance information. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
CONTENTS
NOTES
About this Owner's Manual 6
Additional sources of information 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 9
© 2004 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 158 427 US English VI/04 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
OVERVIEW
CONTROLS
Cockpit 12
Display elements 13
Display elements with navigation system
or Cockpit Chrono Pack 14
Indicator and warning lamps 16
Multifunction steering wheels 20
Opening and closing:
Keys 24
Central locking system 24
Opening and closing: from outside 25
Opening and closing: from inside 28
Tailgate 29
Electric power windows 31
Glass sunroof, electric 33
Roller sun blind 34
Folding roof 35
Convertible top 35
Wind deflector 39
Adjustments:
Safe seating position 41
Seat adjustment 42
Head restraints 43
Entry to the rear 44
Safety belts 45
Seat heating 46
Steering wheel 46
Mirrors 46
Vehicle Memory 47
Transporting children safely 48
Driving:
Ignition lock 51
Starting the engine 51
Switching off the engine 52
Parking brake 53
Manual transmission 53
Continuously Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT) 54
Parking lamps/Low beams 57
signal/Headlamp flasher 58
Instrument lighting 58
Fog lamps 58
Interior lamps 59
Washer/wiper system 59
Cruise control 61
Everything under control:
Odometer 63
Clock 63
Fuel gauge 63
Coolant temperature gauge 64
Tachometer 65
Service interval display 65
Onboard computer 66
Technology for safety and driving
convenience:
All Season traction Control (ASC) 68
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 69
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 70
Flat Tire Monitor 71
Airbags 72
Park Distance Control (PDC) 74
Controlling the climate for pleasant
driving:
Air conditioning system 75
Automatic climate control 78
Interior conveniences:
Glove compartment 81
Ashtray, drinks holders 81
Cigarette lighter, 12 V power supply 82
Integrated universal remote control 83
Loading and transporting cargo:
Luggage compartment in the MINI 85
Luggage compartment in the MINI
Convertible 86
Loading cargo 86
Roof-mounted luggage rack 89
OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 92
General driving notes 93
Refueling 94
Brake system 96
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 97
Tire coding 99
Tire condition 100
Run Flat tires 101
New wheels and tires 102
Snow chains 104
OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES
TECHNICAL DATA
Engine data 140
Dimensions:
MINI 141
MINI Convertible 142
Weights:
MINI 143
MINI Convertible 144
Capacities 145
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 120
Wiper blades 120
Lamps and bulbs 121
Repairing a flat tire 125
Space-saver spare tire 125
Changing tires 127
MINI Mobility System 129
Battery 132
Fuses 133
Giving and receiving assistance:
Jump-starting 134
Towing and tow-starting 136
CONTENTS
In the engine compartment:
Bonnet 105
Engine compartment:
MINI COOPER and
MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 106
MINI COOPER S and
MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE 107
Washer fluid 108
Engine oil 108
Coolant 110
Brake fluid 111
Maintenance and care:
MINI Maintenance System 112
OBD socket 113
Caring for your vehicle 113
Vehicle storage 116
INDEX
Everything from A to Z 148
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.
Additional sources of information You can find more information about the MINI, for example on its technology, on the Internet at www.MINI.com 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.
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 infor- mation.
* Indicates special equipment, country-spe- cific equipment and optional extras, as well as equipment and functions not yet avail- able at the time of printing.
Vehicle Memory, refer to page 47. Identifies functions that can be spe-
cifically adapted for a particular vehicle. These adjustments can be performed by your MINI Dealer.
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.
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Editorial notice The manufacturer pursues a policy of con- tinuous, ongoing development that is con- ceived to ensure that MINI vehicles con- tinue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this rea- son, the features described in this Owner's Manual could, in rare cases, differ from those in your vehicle.
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.<
Maintenance and repair:
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-perfor-
mance electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, only have corresponding work on your MINI carried out by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that works according to MINI repair procedures with correspond- ingly trained personnel. If work is carried out improperly there is a danger of conse- quential damage and the related safety risks.<
For your own safety Fuels:
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 war- ranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indi- cated significant differences in fuel quality, i.e. volatility, composition, additives, 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 temperature and high altitude.
California Proposition 65 warning: California laws require us to state the fol- lowing warning.
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts,
including components found in the interior furnishings 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 flu- ids contained in vehicles and certain prod- ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related acces- sories contain lead and lead compounds. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thor- oughly with soap and water.<
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Parts and accessories:
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 vehi- cle. The manufacturer of the MINI warrants these parts to be free from defects in mate- rial 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. 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, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI Dealer for additional infor- mation.<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems must be performed by an autho- rized MINI Dealership or individual using certified MINI parts.<
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 war- ranties: >New Vehicle Limited Warranty >Rust Perforation Limited Warranty >Federal Emissions System Defect War-
ranty
>Federal Emissions Performance War-
ranty
>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.
NOTES
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 noti- fying the MINI Division of BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, 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 Washing- ton, 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.
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OVERVIEW
CONTROLS
OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES
TECHNICAL DATA
INDEX
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COCKPIT
1 >Parking lamps/Low beams 57
>Turn signal indicators 58
>Standing lamps 57
>High beams 58
>Headlamp flasher 58
>Onboard computer 66
2 Washer/wiper system 59
3 Instrument lighting 58
4 Outside mirror adjustment 46
5 Hazard warning flashers
6 Bonnet release 105
7 Horn 20
8 Adjusting steering wheel 46
9 OBD interface socket 113
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DISPLAY ELEMENTS
1 Tachometer 65
with indicator and warning lamps, page 16 ff
2 Display for onboard computer 66 If there is no onboard computer: Display of outside temperature and cur- rent vehicle speed
3 Speedometer with indicator and warn-
ing lamps, page 16 ff
4 Indicator for
>Odometer 63
>Trip odometer 63
>Service interval 65
>Program display for Continuously
Variable automatic Transmission
(CVT) 56
>Clock
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5 Trip odometer, reset to zero 63
Setting the clock 63
6 Fuel gauge 63
7 Engine coolant temperature gauge 64
DISPLAY ELEMENTS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM* OR COCKPIT CHRONO PACK*
1 Tachometer 65
with indicator and warning lamps, page 16 ff
3 Speedometer with indicator and
warning lamps, page 16 ff
4 Trip odometer, reset to zero 63
2 Display for onboard computer
Setting the clock 63
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5 Indicator for
>Odometer 63
>Trip odometer 63
>Service interval 65
>Program display for Continuously
Variable automatic Transmission
(CVT) 56
>Clock
DISPLAY ELEMENTS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM* OR COCKPIT CHRONO PACK*
1 Indicator and warning lamps, on
page 16 ff
2 Fuel gauge 63
3 Engine oil temperature 4 Engine oil pressure 5 Coolant temperature
6 Indicator and warning lamps, on
page 16 ff
7 Fuel gauge 63
For more information about the navigation system, refer to the Owner's Manual for Navigation System.
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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS
Technology that monitors itself The system runs a check on the indicator and warning lamps marked by + each time 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.
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 your MINI Dealer.
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 + The engine oil pressure is too low. Pull over immediately and switch
off the engine. Please contact your MINI Dealer.
Do not continue driving; otherwise, the engine could be damaged because of inadequate lubrication.<
Brake warning lamp + Lights up although the parking brake is released. The brake fluid level is too low. Before driving further, be sure to comply with the information on pages 96 and 111. Have the system checked immediately.
Display of the malfunction described above in Canadian mod- els.
If equipped with a navigation system or Cockpit Chrono Pack:
Coolant temperature warning lamp in the navigation system or Cockpit Chrono Pack +
Lights up while driving: Engine is too hot. Pull over to the side of the road immediately, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down, refer also to page 64. Have the system checked immediately.
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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS
Yellow: stop immediately Flat Tire Monitor + The warning lamp indicates a flat tire or a system malfunction. In the
event of a flat tire, an acoustic signal also sounds. Reduce speed immediately and stop the vehicle. It is possible that the acoustic signal was not heard. In this case, in order to deter- mine if there is a flat tire or a system mal- function: 1. Switch off the ignition, ignition key posi-
tion 0
2. Switch the ignition back on, ignition key
position 2, or start the engine.
If an acoustic signal sounds, you have a flat tire. Otherwise, the system has a malfunc- tion or has failed. For instructions on how to proceed further, refer to Flat Tire Monitor starting on page 71.
Depending on the equipment ver- sion, the indicator lamp is in the area
of the navigation system or the Cockpit Chrono Pack.<
Red and yellow: continue driving cautiously
Brake warning light together with yellow indicator lamp for ABS, CBC, EBD and ASC/ DSC: The driving stability control has failed. Drive cautiously and defen- sively. Avoid full brake applications. Have the system checked as soon
as possible. More information on pages 68, 69. Display of the malfunction described above in Canadian mod- els.
Red: an important reminder
Brake warning lamp with parking brake applied. More information on the parking
brake on page 53.
Warning lamp in Canadian models.
Fasten safety belts + Lights up for several seconds or until the driver has fastened his or
her safety belt. A signal* also sounds depending on the version. More information on page 45.
Depending on the equipment ver- sion, the indicator lamp is in the area
of the navigation system or the Cockpit Chrono Pack.<
Bonnet/Tailgate Lights up when the bonnet and/or tailgate are open.
More information on pages 29, 105.
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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS
Red: check as soon as possible
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Airbags + There is a malfunction in the airbag system. Have the system checked
as soon as possible. More information on page 73.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) + The ABS has failed. Conventional braking efficiency is available. Have
the system checked as soon as possible. More information on page 70.
Depending on the equipment ver- sion, the indicator lamp is in the area
of the navigation system or the Cockpit Chrono Pack.<
Brake pads The brake pads have reached the minimum safe limit for lining wear. Have the brake pads replaced immediately. More information on page 96.
Depending on the equipment ver- sion, the indicator lamp is in the area
of the navigation system or the Cockpit Chrono Pack.<
Display of the malfunction described above in Canadian mod- els. All Season traction Control (ASC)/ Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) + Indicator lamp flashes:
System active: drive and braking forces are regulated. The indicator lamp stays lit: ASC/DSC deac- tivated with button or defective. In the event of a defect: Have the system checked as soon as possible. More information on pages 68, 69.
Engine + The exhaust emissions have deteri- orated.
Have the vehicle checked as soon as possi- ble.
Display of the malfunction described above in Canadian mod- els. Engine electronics* + The engine electronics are mal- functioning. You can continue to
drive with reduced engine output or engine speed. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS
Yellow: for your information
Green: for your information
Blue: for your information
The warning lamp* comes on. The gas cap is not correctly closed or missing. Check if the gas cap is
correctly closed.
Depending on the equipment ver- sion, the indicator lamp is in the area
of the navigation system or the Cockpit Chrono Pack.<
Turn signal indicator Flashes when turn signal indicator is on.
Rapid flashing: at least one of the turn sig- nal indicators has failed. More information on page 58.
Cruise control Lights up when the cruise control is activated: operation via the multi- function steering wheel or multifunction sports steering wheel. More information on page 61.
High beams Comes on when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher is
actuated. More information on page 58.
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MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEELS*
Steering wheels with multifunctions The control buttons integrated within the multifunction steering wheel and the mul- tifunction sports steering wheel have been designed to allow you to operate a number of accessories both quickly and safely, without taking your eyes from the road: >Some audio source functions >Cruise control.
Steering wheel 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 or cassette
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Left: 5 Operation of:
>Radio
Press briefly: next/previous station stored in memory Extended pressure: station scan
>CD/MD
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/MD
Press briefly: jump to next track Extended pressure: search within cur- rent title >Cassette
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
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
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OVERVIEW
CONTROLS
OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES
TECHNICAL DATA
INDEX
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Controls
CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM
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 locks or unlocks your vehicle: >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 a sufficiently severe acci- dent, the central locking system unlocks automatically. The hazard warning system and interior lamps are also switched on.
KEYS
2 Spare key
For keeping in a safe place, e.g. in your wallet. This key is not intended for con- stant use
The key set It includes three keys. Depending on the equipment version, it contains the follow- ing types of keys: 1 Master keys with remote control.
They determine the functions of the Key Memory. Certain functions in your vehi- cle may operate differently depending on the key
In every master key there is an extended-life battery that is
charged automatically in the ignition lock as you drive. Therefore, use any otherwise unused master key for a longer journey every six months so that its battery can be charged.<
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OPENING AND CLOSING: FROM OUTSIDE
Via remote control When the vehicle is unlocked or locked, the anti-theft system is also deactivated/acti- vated and the interior lamp is switched on/ off.
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.<
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
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OPENING AND CLOSING: FROM OUTSIDE
cally. The anti-theft system is not activated. To deadlock the vehicle, refer to the next column.<
Locking and securing Press button The hazard warning system flashes once.
You can have the vehicle's automatic locking feature activated/deacti-
vated.<
button for a longer
Convenience opening mode Press and hold the period. In the MINI, the windows and the glass sunroof are opened. In the MINI Convertible, the windows and the folding roof are opened. To open the convertible top on the MINI Convertible: release the button and press it again until the convertible top is com- pletely open.
Convenience closing is not possible by means of the remote control.<
You can have remote control opening of the windows, glass sunroof or con-
vertible top activated/deactivated.<
button briefly.
Unlocking the tailgate Press the The rear and side turn signal indicators flash twice. The tailgate can be unlocked separately if the vehicle has been locked via central lock- ing.
Open the tailgate within 20 seconds, refer to page 29, or it will otherwise
be locked again automatically. The rear and side turn signal indicators flash once. If the tailgate was previously locked, then it is locked again after it is closed. Before and after each journey, make sure that the tailgate was not opened acciden- tally.<
1 Unlocking and convenience opening 2 Locking and securing 3 Unlocking the tailgate
To unlock 1. Press the
button once.
The driver's door is unlocked. The interior lamps are switched on and the hazard warning flashers flash twice*
2. Press the
button twice.
First the driver's door will unlock, then the entire vehicle.
You can have this function activated/ deactivated.<
If none of the vehicle doors are opened within 2 minutes, the central locking system locks the vehicle automati-
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OPENING AND CLOSING: FROM OUTSIDE
Malfunction Local radio waves can interfere with func- tions of the remote control. If this occurs, lock and unlock the vehicle via a door lock. In the event of a system malfunction, please contact your MINI Dealer. You can also obtain replacement keys there.
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle with the remote control, then
the battery is discharged. Use the corre- sponding key for a longer journey so that its battery can be recharged, refer to page 24.<
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.<
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 an electrical malfunction, the driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turning the key in the door lock to the end positions.
Convenience closing via the door lock You can also close the power windows, glass sunroof or the convertible top via the door lock. With the door closed, hold the key in the locking position. In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top is closed first and then the side windows.
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 lock >Briefly press the switch downward or >push down the safety lock buttons on
To unlock and open the doors 1. Briefly press the switch upward 2. Pull the door handle above the armrest
the doors.
After you have driven off, the central locking system automatically locks
your vehicle once a certain speed has been reached.<
You can have this function activated/ deactivated and the speed set.<
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.<
or pull the door handle for each door twice: to unlock and open.
Convenience opening mode Press and hold the central locking switch upwards for a longer period. In the MINI, the windows and the glass sunroof are opened. In the MINI Convertible, the windows and the folding roof are opened. To open the convertible top on the MINI Convertible: release the switch, then press and hold it upwards for a longer period until the convertible top is completely open and the windows are again closed.
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 26, 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 close
To avoid injuries, as with all closing procedures be sure that the travel
path of the tailgate is clear when it is closed. Drive the vehicle only when the tailgate is completely closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could penetrate the interior of the vehicle.<
Should it be absolutely necessary to drive the vehicle with the tailgate open: 1. Close all windows, the glass sunroof as
well as the folding roof on the MINI Con- vertible
2. Sharply increase the air supply for the
heater, the air conditioning or the auto- matic climate control, refer to page 75 or 78.
Handle recesses on the MINI The handle recesses in the interior trim panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull it down.
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TAILGATE
Manual release in the MINI 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 released.
Tailgate on the MINI Convertible
The maximum load that may be placed on the open tailgate is 175 lb /
80 kg.<
Manual release in the MINI Convertible In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can also unlock the tailgate manually. 1. Unlock the catch for the rear backrests
with a master key or ignition key
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TAILGATE
ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS
2. Fold the rear bench seat upward and
remove the hook attached to it
3. Using the hook, reach backward
between the convertible top and the
rear backrest to pull one of the levers for
releasing the folding rear backrest, refer
to page 86
4. Fold rear backrests forward
5. Pull the handle, arrow. The tailgate is released.
To open the windows From ignition key position 1: >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 oper- ation.
To close the windows
Make sure that the closing range of the windows is unobstructed, other- wise personal injury could result when the windows close.<
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ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS
From ignition key position 1: Press the switch upwards. The window closes until you release the switch.
Convenience operation For convenience operation using the remote control refer to page 26, for opera- tion via the door lock refer to page 27.
Watch the closing process to ensure 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 either 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. Other- wise children could operate the power win- dows and injure themselves.<
To initialize power windows
If the battery is disconnected, e.g. for changing batteries or vehicle storage, reinitialize the power windows. Otherwise 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.<
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Power windows in the MINI Convertible To open: >Press button briefly:
The rear windows open automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the oper- ation
>Press the button:
The rear windows open until the switch is released
>Hold the button pressed:
The rear windows open completely; then the front windows open.
To close: Press the button. The windows close until the switch is released.
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.
Automatic opening and closing From ignition key position 2: To open: Push the switch back past the point of resistance: The sunroof opens completely.
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 glass sunroof for a limited period as long as no one opens either of the doors. If a door is opened during operation, the opening/closing process stops immedi- ately.
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.
GLASS SUNROOF, ELECTRIC*
To raise From ignition key position 1: >Press the switch or >push the switch backwards to the resis-
tance point.
To open and close
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for the opening path of the glass sunroof; otherwise damage can occur. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ignition key from the lock and remember to close the doors. Otherwise children could operate the convertible top and injure themselves.<
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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. Slide the cover panel towards the inte-
rior and remove it
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*
Trap 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 trap 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 trap 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 trap protection is not active in this position.<
Convenience operation For convenience operation using the remote control refer to page 26, for opera- tion via the door lock refer to page 27.
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FOLDING ROOF
CONVERTIBLE TOP
Power convertible top So that you can get the most enjoyment out of your MINI Convertible, please observe the following tips: >It is recommended that you close the
convertible top whenever the vehicle is parked. The closed convertible top not only pro- tects the vehicle interior from damage due to unforeseen bad weather, but also provides a certain degree of protection against theft
>Even when the convertible top is closed,
keep valuable items in the locked lug- gage compartment or in the lockable glove compartment
>Do not mount any roof rack systems on
Opening and closing From ignition key position 1: 1 To close:
Press button 1
2 To open:
Press button 2 until the desired position or the end position has been reached.
the convertible top
>To avoid damage, do not operate the
The folding roof can be operated up to a road speed of 75 mph /
120 km/h.<
convertible top at temperatures below 14 7/ –10 6.
Do not leave the convertible top folded for more than one day if it is wet, to prevent permanent damage from moisture. Do not place any objects on the convertible top, as they could otherwise fall off while the convertible top is being oper- ated and result in damage or personal injury.<
Only operate the convertible top when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Otherwise, the procedure cannot be carried out or it will be interrupted.<
Driving off before an opening or clos-