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ing procedure is completely finished

can lead to damage or personal injury. Do not reach into the convertible top mech- anism during the opening or closing proce- dure. Keep children away from the swivel- ing area of the convertible top while it is in operation. To close the power side windows while the vehicle is in motion, always close the rear windows first or all four windows at the same time. Otherwise the windows will not close tightly if the vehicle is being driven at higher speeds.<

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Indicator lamps >The indicator lamp lights up during con- vertible top operation until the opening or closing procedure is completely fin- ished

>The indicator lamp flashes after the but-

ton has been released: The opening or closing procedure is not yet completely finished. The procedure can be continued in the desired direction by pressing the appro- priate button

>The indicator lamp flashes rapidly. The

convertible top cannot be operated: The luggage compartment cover is not in its lower position, refer to page 86, or the loading aid is not correctly locked, refer to page 86.

CONVERTIBLE TOP

Opening and closing 1 To close 2 To open

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

while the engine is running. Before closing the convertible top, remove any foreign objects from the windshield frame. They could prevent the convertible top from closing. The loading aid must be locked and the lug- gage compartment cover must be in its lower position, refer to page 86.<

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In ignition key position 1 or higher, with the vehicle at a standstill: 1. Observe the safety precautions

described above

2. Press the corresponding button for con- vertible top operation in order to open the folding roof. Pressing the button again opens the convertible top.

The side windows open when the button for convertible top operation

is pressed.<

Once the opening procedure is finished and the indicator lamp has gone out, press and hold the button for more than two seconds to close the windows again. During the closing procedure, the folding roof is also closed.

If the convertible top is left open for a longer period of time, it may be nec- essary to support the first automatic clos- ing procedure manually. If the convertible top stops just before the closing procedure is finished, press against the front convertible top frame from out- side in order to support the closing proce- dure while the button is pressed until the procedure continues automatically.<

CONVERTIBLE TOP

Interruption The automatic movement is immediately interrupted when the buttons for convert- ible top operation are released. The proce- dure can be continued in the desired direc- tion by pressing the appropriate buttons. Movement is also interrupted when there is a mechanical blockage. In this case, in order to operate the convertible top again: 1. Turn off the ignition and then switch it

on again

2. Press the button to continue the proce-

dure in the desired direction.

If the convertible top can only be moved in one direction after several

consecutive attempts to operate it, the convertible top system has overheated. Allow the system to cool down for approx. 20 minutes while the ignition is switched on.<

Before the closing procedure is fin- ished, do not close the side windows

with the power window buttons. Other- wise it is not ensured that the side win- dows will close properly against the rubber seals of the convertible top.<

If the opening or closing procedure is inter- rupted by releasing the buttons, the con- vertible top stays in its current position for several seconds before it slowly moves into a more stable position. The procedure can be continued by pressing the buttons.

Do not interrupt and restart the clos- ing procedure several times one after another, or the fully automatic convertible top mechanism could be damaged.<

Convenience operation For convenience operation using the remote control refer to page 26, for opera- tion via the door lock refer to page 27.

Manual closing in the event of an electrical malfunction

Only close the convertible top manu- ally if it is absolutely necessary. Never open it manually. Improper handling of the convertible top can result in damage.<

If possible, close the convertible top with the help of a second person.<

Before closing 1. Open the tailgate 2. Release the loading aid, refer to page 86
3. Remove the cover from the side panel on

the left-hand side

4. Using the screwdriver from the onboard

tool kit, refer to page 120, unscrew the corresponding screw, arrow, in the direc- tion of the arrow by rotating it one and a half turns.

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CONVERTIBLE TOP

The closing procedure must be com- pletely finished. Otherwise, damage

or injury could result.<

Please contact your MINI Dealer to have the electrical malfunction

repaired.<

To close 1. Place both hands on the convertible top

on the respective side frame

2. Lift out both sides at the same time, and swing the convertible top forward onto the cowl

3. Pry out the cover from the center of the

roof by using a screwdriver at the marked locations

4. Insert the special Allen key from the onboard tool kit into the designated recess

To close the folding roof: 5. Press the Allen key in the direction of

arrow 1

6. Turn the Allen key in the direction of

arrow 2

To close the convertible top completely: 7. Continue to turn the Allen key until the

convertibe top is locked in place.

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WIND DEFLECTOR*

With the convertible top open, the wind deflector keeps air movement in the pas- senger compartment to a minimum, thus providing you with a pleasant drive, even at higher speeds. The wind deflector comes folded in a protective pouch and can be stored in the luggage compartment.

Do not allow the wind deflector to come into contact with sharp objects, as the net could otherwise be damaged. Do not place any objects on the installed wind deflector. When storing the wind deflector in the luggage compartment, make sure that it cannot be damaged by other objects.<

Before installing 1. Take the wind deflector out of the pouch 2. Fold out the wind deflector 3. Press the locking device together until it

engages.

Setting in place 1. Slide out securing pins 1 and 2 on one

side until they engage

2. Insert the wind deflector with the secur- ing pins into the designated openings on the corresponding side of the vehicle

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WIND DEFLECTOR*

Folding up 3. Slide the securing pins on the other side

into the designated openings and engage them

4. Fold up the upper half of the wind

deflector.

When the wind deflector is installed, do not incline the seat backrests too

far toward the rear if the seats are to be moved back into their end positions, or the wind deflector could be damaged.<

Removal Release the catch on the attachment han- dle. To do so, turn the handle slightly for- ward and push it back. Then follow the steps for installing the wind deflector in reverse order.

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Folding together To unlock, push the handle of securing pin 1 on the side into its rear-most position.

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 48.

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 72.

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 45.

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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 curvature is increased or decreased.

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. 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 trans- porting passengers in the rear seat.<

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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.

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.

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 42.<

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.<

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SAFETY BELTS

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

Indicator lamp

Lights up for several seconds or until the driver has fastened his or her safety belt.

A signal* also sounds depending on the version.

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 in the MINI 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 41.

Safety belt height in the MINI Convertible The seat belt height is adapted to your body size if you are sitting correctly.

Damaged safety belts

If the safety belts are damaged or stretched in an accident: have the

safety belts including the seat-belt tension- ers and any child-restraint systems replaced, and have the belt anchorages checked. Have the necessary work carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel work- ing in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer.<

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SEAT HEATING*

STEERING WHEEL

MIRRORS

The temperatures of the seat cushions and backrests are controlled. Press once for each temperature level.

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

wise unexpected movement could increase the risk of accident.<

To switch off: Press the button for a longer period.

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

tion

3. Pull the lever back in.

Outside mirror adjustment 1 Switch for 4-way adjustment 2 Switch for choosing between the left and

right mirror

3 To fold the mirrors in and out*

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.

The mirrors can be folded in up to a speed of 20 mph / 30 km/h.<

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MIRRORS

Interior rearview mirror To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when you are driving at night: Turn the knob.

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. An additional sun visor is provided on the driver's side to better protect the driver from being blinded.

Interior mirror, automatic dimming* While the vehicle is being driven forward, these mirrors dim light through an infi- nitely variable range depending on the light's incidence. Two photocells in the interior rearview mirror serve this purpose. One is positioned on the underside of the mirror frame, while the other is slightly off- set on the back of the mirror. In order for the photocells to work opti- mally, keep them clean and do not cover the area between the interior rearview mir- ror and the windshield. Do not place stick- ers or toll tags on the windshield in front of the mirror.

VEHICLE MEMORY

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 which can be programmed specifically for your vehicle.

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 26

>Automatic locking after starting to drive,

refer to page 28

>Selective central locking system, refer to

pages 26, 27

>Convenience operation, refer to

pages 26, 27

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

page 57

>Daytime driving lamps, refer to page 58
>Speed-dependent windshield wipers,

refer to page 60

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VEHICLE MEMORY

TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY

>Setting units for outside temperature and fuel consumption display, refer to page 66

>Setting units for display of temperatures

specified for automatic climate control system, refer to page 80

>Volume control PDC, refer to page 74
>Acoustic alarm for starting PDC activa-

tion, refer to page 74.

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 vehicle one day, please remember to have the memory functions reset to their default configuration.<

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 in – may fall asleep with his or her head against the side airbag. It may be difficult for a driver to ensure that chil- dren in the rear seat will remain properly positioned 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 Should it one day be necessary to use a child-restraint system on the front

passenger seat, the airbags on the front passenger side must be deactivated. Other- wise, there is a significant risk of injury to children if the airbags deploy, even if they are seated in a child-restraint system. Have the front passenger airbags permanently deactivated only by your MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained per- sonnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer.<

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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 acci- dent, have all parts of the child-restraint system and the affected safety belt system inspected and/or replaced. Have the neces- sary work on your MINI carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has spe- cially trained personnel working in accor- dance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer.<

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.

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

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TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY

Child-restraint system with tether strap As an example, the illustration shows the MINI COOPER and the MINI COOPER S. 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. 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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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.<

STARTING THE ENGINE

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.<

When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal. Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle at a standstill. Move off immedi- ately at a moderate engine speed.

IGNITION LOCK

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.

Interlock Vehicles with Continuously Variable auto- matic Transmission (CVT): The ignition key cannot be turned to position 0 and removed until the selector lever is in position P.

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STARTING THE ENGINE

SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE

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 parking on inclines, engage the park- ing brake, or the vehicle could roll.<

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.

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

Manual transmission 1. Engage the parking brake 2. Put the manual gearshift lever in neutral 3. Depress the clutch pedal, especially at

Do not stop the starting procedure too early, and do not continue it for

low temperatures 4. Start the engine.

more than approx. 20 seconds. Release the ignition 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.

Cold start at very low temperatures, above approx. +5 7 / –15 6, at high altitudes above 3,300 ft / 1,000 m: >For the initial start attempt, allow the starter to remain engaged somewhat longer, approx. 10 seconds.

>When starting the engine, press the gas

pedal down halfway.

Move the gearshift lever to neutral position and engage the parking

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.<

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 selector lever to position P and engage the parking brake before

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

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PARKING BRAKE

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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.<

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.<

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.<

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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 17.

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

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

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)*

In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can shift gears manually using Step- tronic, refer to page 55.

Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + –

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 come 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. Oth- erwise, a high degree of clutch wear could result.<

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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.<

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

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)*

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.<

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

R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is completely stopped.

N Neutral Idle Engage this gear, for example, when you are in a car wash. The vehicle can roll.

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

Kickdown Kickdown can be used to achieve maxi- mum vehicle performance. 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 downwards. 1 to 6 appear in the gear indicator.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)*

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.

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 downwards. 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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Available displays P R N D SD 1 2 3 4 5 6 EP

Malfunction EP appears on the display. The transmission system is malfunctioning. Avoid high loads. All selector lever positions can still be engaged; in the forward driving positions, however, the vehicle can only be driven with a limited gear selection. Have the system checked immediately. Jump-starting and towing, refer to pages 134, 136.

PARKING LAMPS/LOW BEAMS

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

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

Daytime driving lamps* If convenient, the light switch can be left in position 0 or 1. The low beams switch on automatically in ignition key position 2 or higher. The exterior lamps go out when the igni- tion is switched off and the light switch is set to position 0. In position 1, the parking lamps are automatically switched on.

The dynamic 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/deacti-

vated.<

'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.

You can have this function pro- grammed.<

Switching on the standing lamps For parking, you can activate lights on one side of the vehicle. Observe local laws. In ignition key position 0: Move the lever to the adequate turn signal indicator position.

The standing lamps discharge the battery. Avoid using them for longer periods of time; otherwise, you may not be able to start the engine.<

'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 indicators 2 High beams/Headlamp flasher

To control the instrument lighting, press the button.

To signal briefly Gently push the lever up to the point of resistance and hold it there, if necessary. The lever returns to its center position once it is released.

The indicator lamp flashes and the relay clicks faster than normal: a turn

signal indicator has failed.<

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*

The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on. The green indicator lamp lights up.

The fog lamps are switched on.

Rear fog lamp*

The low beams must be switched on. The yellow indicator lamp lights up. The rear fog lamp is

switched on. Observe all legal regulations concerning the use of fog lamps.

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INTERIOR LAMPS

WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM

Switching the interior light in the MINI on and off manually Press button 1 briefly. Permanently turn off interior light: Keep button 1 pressed until the light goes out. To switch the light back on, press the but- ton once more.

Switching the interior light in the MINI Convertible on and off manually Press button 1 briefly. Permanently turn off interior light: Keep button 1 pressed until the light goes out. To switch the light back on, press the but- ton once more.

Switching the reading lamps on and off Press button 2.

0 Wipers parked 1 Intermittent operation or rain sensor 2 Normal wiper speed 3 Fast wiper speed 4 Brief wipe 5 Clean windshield and headlamps

Intermittent operation Not on vehicles with rain sensor. The interval time for the wipers is depen- dent on the vehicle speed.

Rain sensor* The rain sensor is located on the wind- shield, directly in front of the interior rear- view mirror. When the rain sensor is activated, the

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windshield wipers are automatically con- trolled depending on the amount of mois- ture, including snow, on the windshield.

To activate the rain sensor: From ignition key position 1: Lever in position 1. The wipers move over the windshield once. To deactivate the rain sensor: Put lever in position 0.

Switch the rain sensor off when pass- ing through an automatic car wash.

Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.<

Normal wiper speed When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers switch automatically to intermittent wip- ing.

You can have this function activated/ deactivated.<

Fast wiper speed When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers switch automatically to normal wiper speed.

You can have this function activated/ deactivated.<

Cleaning windshield and headlamps* The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield. The wipers are automatically activated for a brief period. When the vehicle lighting is on, the head- lamps are also cleaned at appropriate inter- vals.

Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on

the windshield. For this reason, use an anti- freeze agent, refer to page 108. Do not use the washers when the reservoir is empty, since this could cause damage to the washing pump.<

Heated windshield washer jets* The windshield washer jets are heated automatically when the ignition key is in position 2.

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Rear window wiper* 6 Intermittent operation:

Turn the cap to position 6. The rear window wiper moves across the window a number of times before switching to intermittent operation

Cleaning the rear window* 7 Intermittent operation:

Turn the cap to position 7 and hold in place

8 In lever position 0:

Turn the cap to position 8 and hold in place

CRUISE CONTROL*

On the multifunction steering wheel and sports steering wheel Above approx. 20 mph / 30 km/h the cruise control maintains and stores any desired speed.

Do not use cruise control on twisting roads, when high traffic density pre- vents driving at a constant speed, or when the road surface does not permit driving at a constant speed, e.g. due to snow, rain, ice, or loose surfaces.<

To activate via the multifunction steering wheel From ignition key position 1: Press button 2. The indicator lamp in the instrument clus- ter lights up. Cruise control is active.

To activate via the sports steering wheel 1. Start the engine 2. Press button 2. The indicator lamp in the instrument clus- ter lights up. Cruise control is active.

To deactivate Press button 2 repeatedly until the indica- tor lamp goes out. The cruise control is deactivated when the ignition key is turned to position 0. The stored speed is cleared.

To maintain and store speed or to accelerate Press button 3. The system maintains and stores the cur- rent vehicle speed. Every time you tap the button, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph / 2 km/h.

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>When the brakes are applied >When the clutch pedal is depressed >If the cruising speed is either exceeded or not met for an extended length of time, for example if you press the accelerator pedal and exceed the stored speed.

The indicator lamp stays lit. You can use the cruise control again as required. On the multifunction steering wheel, the cruise control can be interrupted manually: When the system is activated, press button 2.

To continue cruise control Press button 1. The vehicle accelerates to and maintains the last speed stored.

CRUISE CONTROL*

Press and hold button 3. The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. When you release the button, the system maintains and stores the current speed.

If, on a downhill gradient, the engine braking effect is not sufficient, the

controlled speed may be exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine out- put is insufficient.<

To decelerate Press button 4. If you are already driving with active cruise control, the speed is decreased by approx. 1 mph / 2 km/h every time you briefly tap the button.

Press and hold button 4. With the cruise control active, the system automatically reduces the throttle opening to slow the vehicle. When you release the button, the system maintains and stores the current speed.

To cancel the cruise control The cruise control is automatically can- celed:

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ODOMETER

CLOCK

FUEL GAUGE

1 Trip odometer/clock Resetting to zero when the trip odometer is in the display: With ignition key in position 1, press the button until the trip odometer is at zero. To show the clock: Press the button briefly.

2 Odometer When the ignition key is not in the ignition lock, you can activate the displays shown in the illustration by pressing the button in the display elements.

Setting 1. Press button 1 to display the clock 2. Press button 1 for approx. 5 seconds to

activate the clock-setting mode

3. Press button 1 to select 12-hour or 24-

hour mode

4. Wait approx. 5 seconds until the hours

display flashes

5. Press button 1 to set the hour 6. Wait approx. 5 seconds until the min-

utes display flashes

7. Press button 1 to set the minute. The set time is saved automatically after approx. 1 minute.

In the speedometer or Cockpit Chrono Pack* If the indicator light 1 begins to be lit con- tinuously, there are approx. 2.1 gallons / 8 liters of fuel in the tank. Fuel tank capacity: Approx. 13.2 gallons / 50 liters. When you switch on the ignition, the indi- cator lamp lights up briefly to confirm that the system is operational. If the angle of the vehicle varies, for exam- ple when you are driving in mountainous areas, the needle may fluctuate slightly.

Refill the gas tank early. If you drive to the last drop of fuel, engine func- tions are not guaranteed and damage can occur.<

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FUEL GAUGE

COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

Checking coolant level, refer to page 110.

Temperature warning 1 Red warning lamp When you switch on the ignition, warning lamp 1 comes on briefly to confirm that the system is operational. Lights up while driving: Engine is too hot. Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to cool down.

Equipment with navigation system* or Cockpit Chrono Pack*

Coolant-temperature warning lamp in the navigation system or Cockpit Chrono Pack, refer to Dis-

play elements on page 15. Lights up while driving: Engine is too hot. Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to cool down.

In the navigation system

Please also comply with the instruc- tions in the previous section.<

If the indicator light 1 changes from orange to red, there are approx. 2.1 gallons / 8 liters of fuel in the tank.

Coolant temperature gauge Depending on the equipment version, a coolant temperature gauge is located in the speedometer or the Cockpit Chrono Pack. Low temperature: The engine is still cold. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds. Center position: Normal operating temperature of the engine. High temperature: As soon as there is a deviation from the center position upwards or to the left: Drive with moderation and at low engine speeds. If necessary, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down.

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TACHOMETER

SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY

Do not operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge. To protect the engine, the power is reduced when you approach a certain engine speed in this sector.

Remaining distance for service The distance remaining before the next scheduled service is displayed in miles / kilometers for a short period with the igni- tion key in position 1 or higher. The display also indicates whether an engine oil service and/or an inspection is due.

The onboard computer bases its calcula- tions of the remaining distance on your driving style in the period immediately pre- ceding your data request. The remaining distance display counts backwards in steps of 35 miles / 50 km to the next service. A flashing message and a minus sign in front of the display that again begins counting forwards mean that the service interval has been exceeded. Please schedule an appointment with your MINI Dealer or a workshop that has spe- cially trained personnel working in accor- dance with the specifications of your MINI