2007 Mini Cooper Owners Manual

Owner's Manual MINI

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Congratulations on your new MINI This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte- nance information. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.

© 2006 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 013 096
US English XI/06
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Contents

The fastest way to find information on a particu- lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 134.

Using this Owner's Manual

Notes Reporting safety defects

At a glance 10

Cockpit

Controls 18
28
33
35
44
53
59
64
69

Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children safely Driving Everything under control Technology for driving comfort and safety Lamps Climate Practical interior accessories

Driving tips 76

Things to remember when driving

Refueling

Under the bonnet

Mobility 84
86 Wheels and tires 94
98 Maintenance 100 Care 102 Replacing components 112 Giving and receiving assistance 116 Indicator and warning lamps

Reference 130 Technical data 134 From A to Z

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Notes

Using this Owner's Man- ual We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in the future, remember to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehicle.

Additional sources of information Should you have any other questions, your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you at any time. You can find more information about the MINI, for example on its technology, on the Internet at www.MINI.com.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be fol- lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos- sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.

Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your

vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.

Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.

< Marks the end of a specific item of informa- tion. * Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras, as well as equip- ment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.

Symbols on vehicle components

Indicates that you should consult the rele- vant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.

The individual vehicle The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG. When you ordered your MINI, you chose various items of equipment. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equip- ment that the manufacturer of your MINI makes available with a specific model range. Bear in mind that the manual may contain infor- mation on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equipment are marked by asterisks * to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment. If your MINI features equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, observe the enclosed Sup- plementary Owner's Manuals.

Editorial notice The manufacturer pursues a policy of continu- ous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that MINI vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards com- bined with advanced, state-of-the-art technol- ogy. For this reason, it is possible in exceptional cases that features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.

For your safety

Maintenance and repair

Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and powerful electron- ics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, have the necessary work on your MINI only carried out by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the spec- ifications of the MINI manufacturer. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety haz- ards.<

Parts and accessories

For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by the manu-

facturer of the MINI. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by the manufacturer of the MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thor- oughly tested by the manufacturer of the MINI to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. The manufacturer of the MINI warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. The manufacturer of the MINI will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by the man- ufacturer of the MINI. The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu- pants. Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other products approved by the manufacturer of the MINI, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all MINI Dealers. Installation and operation of non-MINI approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones,

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including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radio or simi- lar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the valid- ity of the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI Dealer for additional information.<

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

may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<

California Proposition 65 warning California law requires us to issue the following warning:

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts,

including components found in the interior fur- nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<

Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your MINI is covered by the following warran- ties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty > Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty > Federal Emissions Performance Warranty > California Emission Control System Limited

Warranty

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

Reporting safety defects

For US customers The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831- 1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or MINI of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain

other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov

For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call 1-800-333-0510 toll-free from anywhere in Canada or 1-613-993-9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville, Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca

At a glance

At a glance

Controls

Driving tips

Mobility

Reference

Cockpit

Around the steering wheel: Controls and displays

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1 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 31

Parking lamps 59

Low beams 59

Automatic headlamp control* 59

Turn signals 39

Buttons* on left of steering wheel

Telephone*: > Press: accepting and ending a

call, starting dialing* of selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected

> Press longer: redialing

High beams, headlamp flasher 61

Volume

Roadside parking lamps* 61

Computer* 45

3 Tachometer 12

Instrument lighting 62

Wiper system 40

Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 35

6 Ignition lock 35
7 Buttons* on right of steering wheel

Continuing cruise control* 42

Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating

Activating/deactivating cruise control* 42

Activating/deactivating voice com- mand system* Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book and lists with stored phone numbers

8 Horn: the entire surface 9 Adjusting the steering wheel 32
10 Releasing the bonnet 94

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Displays

1 Tachometer 44

4 Display for

> Indicator and warning lamps 13

2 Display for

> Clock 44
> Outside temperature 44
> Current vehicle speed 44
> Indicator and warning lamps 13

3 Resetting the trip odometer 44

> Position of automatic transmission* 37
> Computer* 45
> Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven 49

> Odometer and trip odometer 44
> Initializing Flat Tire Monitor 55
> Settings and information 46
> Personal Profile settings 18

5 Instrument lighting 62
6 Speedometer

> Indicator and warning lamps 13

7 Fuel gauge 45
8 Radio display, refer to separate Owner's

Manual

9 Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual

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Indicator and warning lamps

The concept

Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- ious combinations and colors in the indicator areas 1 and 2. Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

What to do in case of a malfunction A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, can be found starting on page 116.

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Around the center console

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1 Microphone for voice command system*

and for telephone in hands-free mode*

2 Indicator/warning lamp* for front passen-

ger airbags 58

Reading lamps* 63

Automatic air distribution and flow rate* 67

Maximum cooling* 67

Cooling function* 65, 68

Color of ambient lighting* 63

Defrosting windows* 66, 67

Glass sunroof, electric* 26

Rear window defroster 65, 67

Interior lamps 62

Windshield heating* 66, 68

4 Hazard warning flashers 5 Speedometer 12
6 Audio CD drive* 7 Switching audio sources on/off and adjust-

ing volume

8 Heating, air conditioner or automatic cli-

mate control*

Temperature 65, 67

Recirculated-air mode 65, 67

AUC automatic recirculated-air con- trol* and recirculated-air mode 67
Air distribution for air conditioner 65
Air distribution to the windshield* 67
Air distribution to the upper body area* 67

Air distribution to the footwell* 67

Air flow rate 65, 66

9 Switches in center console

Seat heating* 30

Power windows 26

Rear fog lamp* 62

Central locking system, inside 22

Fog lamps* 62

10 Driving stability control systems

> ASC All-Season Traction Control* 54
> DSC Dynamic Stability Control* 54

11 Sport button* 39

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At a glance

Controls

Controls

Driving tips

Mobility

Reference

Opening and closing

Keys/remote controls

Remote control with integrated key Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. You should therefore use each remote control at least twice a year to maintain the charge status. In vehicles equipped with conve- nient access*, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, page 25. If more than one remote control is used, the set- tings called up and implemented depend on which remote control is recognized when the car is unlocked, refer to Personal Profile, page 18. In addition, information about service require- ments is stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in the remote control, page 98.

Integrated key

Press button 1 to release the key. The integrated key fits the following locks: > Driver's door, page 21

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New remote controls Your MINI Dealer can supply new remote con- trols with integrated keys as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.

Personal Profile

The concept The functions of your MINI can be set individu- ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these settings are stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. When you unlock the car, the remote control is recognized and the settings stored for it are called up and implemented. This means that your settings will be activated for you, even if in the meantime your car was used by someone else with another remote con- trol and the corresponding settings. At most three remote controls can be set for three different people. A prerequisite is that each person uses a separate remote control.

Personal Profile settings For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages. > Response of the central locking system

when the car is being unlocked 19
> Automatic locking of the vehicle 22
> 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to Formats

and units of measure 47

> Date format, refer to Formats and units of

measure 47

> Units of measure for fuel consumption, dis-

tance covered/remaining distances and temperature, refer to Formats and units of measure 47

> Automatic climate control*: AUTO program, activating/deactivating cooling function and automatic recirculated-air control, setting temperature, air flow rate and distribution 66

> Pathway lighting 59
> Daytime running lamps 60
> Triple turn signal activation 40
> Audio volume, refer to separate Owner's

Manual

> Speed-dependent volume, refer to separate

Owner's Manual

Central locking system

The concept The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is closed. The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following: > Doors > Tailgate > Fuel filler door

Operating from outside > Via the remote control > Via the door lock > In cars with convenient access*, via the door

handles on the driver's and passenger's sides

The anti-theft system is also operated at the same time. It prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door han- dles. The remote control can also be used to switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior lamps.

Operating from inside Button for central locking system, page 22. In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte- rior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from outside

Using the remote control

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the out- side.<

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

button.

Unlocking mode You can also set which parts of the car are unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote control in use. 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 35. 2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator

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

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the

symbol and "SET" are displayed.

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5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 35. 2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator

6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.

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

7. Press and hold the button until the display

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

changes.

8. Briefly press the button to select:

4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the

Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler door. Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.

Press the the entire vehicle.

button once to unlock

9. Press and hold the button until the display changes. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Convenient opening Hold the The power windows are opened and the glass sunroof* is raised.

button down.

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

Locking Press the

button.

Setting confirmation signals To have the vehicle confirm when it has been locked or unlocked.

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symbol and "SET" are displayed.

5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

6. Briefly press the button to select, arrow:

> Confirmation signal during unlocking > Confirmation signal during locking

7. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

8. Briefly press the button to select:

The hazard warning flashers light up dur- ing unlocking/locking.

An acoustic signal sounds during unlock- ing/locking.

The hazard warning flashers light up and an acoustic signal sounds during unlock- ing/locking.

The function is deactivated.

9. Press and hold the button until the display

changes. The setting is stored.

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

Unlocking the tailgate Press the

button.

In order to avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before open-

ing the tailgate. A previously locked tailgate is locked again after closing. Before and after each trip, check that the tail- gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<

Malfunctions The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key. If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is dis- charged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, page 18.

For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications

Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following: FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: > This device must not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and

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

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.<

Using the door lock

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

Convenient operation You can operate the windows and glass sun- roof* via the door lock. Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking.

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

key stops the operation.<

Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, the driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turn-

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ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end positions.

Opening and closing: from inside

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 35. 2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator

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

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

Unlocking and opening > Either unlock the doors together using the

switch for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or

> pull on the door handle of either door twice: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.

Locking > Press the switch or > press down the safety lock button of a door. To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the out- side.<

Automatic locking You can also set the situations in which the car locks. The setting is stored for the remote con- trol in use.

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3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the

symbol and "SET" are displayed.

5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.

7. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

8. Briefly press the button to select:

The central locking system automatically

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

1. Fold the rear seat bench upward.

The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.

The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened, or as soon as you drive off.

The central locking system remains unlocked.

9. Press and hold the button until the display

changes. The setting is stored.

Tailgate

In order to avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before open-

ing the tailgate.<

Opening

Press the button in the handle, arrow, or the

button of the remote control, for an

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

In some national-market versions, the tail- gate cannot be unlocked using the remote

control unless the vehicle is unlocked first.<

Opening manually In the event of an electrical malfunction.

2. Pull the ring.

The tailgate is released.

The tailgate is locked as soon as it is pressed shut.

Closing

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

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

result.<

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Alarm system prepara- tion package*

In vehicles with an alarm system preparation package, LEDs are located on the tachometer. If the vehicle is equipped with an alarm system, the LEDs indicate the various functional states. For more information on the alarm system, refer to the separate Owner's Manual for the alarm system.

Convenient access* Convenient access enables you to enter your vehicle without having to hold the remote con- trol in your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passenger compartment. Convenient access supports the following func- tions: > Unlocking/locking the vehicle > Unlocking the tailgate separately > Starting the engine > Convenient operation

Functional requirement > The vehicle or the tailgate can only be

locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle.

> The engine can only be started when the vehicle detects that the remote control is inside the vehicle.

> Doors and tailgate must be closed to be able

to operate the windows and glass sunroof.

Comparison to standard remote controls In general, there is no difference between using convenient access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to carry out the functions mentioned above. Instructions on opening and closing are found starting on page 18. Special features regarding the use of convenient access are described below.

If you notice a brief delay while opening or closing the windows or glass sunroof, the system is checking whether a remote control is inside the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing procedure, if necessary.<

Unlocking

Press button 1. If a remote control is detected inside the car after the vehicle is unlocked, the electric steer- ing wheel lock is audibly released. For convenient opening, press and hold button 1.

Locking Press button 1. For convenient closing, press and hold button 1.

> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked

again until after approx. 2 seconds.

Unlocking the tailgate separately Press the button on the outside of the tailgate.

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

locked vehicle's cargo area after the tailgate is closed, the tailgate will reopen. The hazard warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal* sounds.<

Windows and glass sunroof, electric* If the engine is switched off, you can still operate the windows and glass sunroof so long as a door or the tailgate has not been opened. If the doors and tailgate are closed again and the remote control is located inside the vehicle, the windows and the glass sunroof can be operated again. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock to be able to operate the windows or glass sunroof when the engine is switched off and the doors are open.

Switching on radio readiness Switch on radio readiness by briefly pressing the start/stop button, page 35.

Do not depress the brake or the clutch, otherwise the engine will start.<

Starting the engine The engine can be started or the ignition can be switched on when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition lock, page 35.

Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, page 36. To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition lock.

Insert remote control into ignition lock.

Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash 1. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Move the selector lever to position N. 4. Switch off the engine.

The vehicle can roll.

Malfunction Convenient access may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the inte- grated key. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock and start the engine.

Warning lamps

The warning lamp comes on when an attempt is made to start the engine: the engine cannot be started. The remote control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunc- tioning. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition lock.

The warning lamp comes on when the engine is running: the remote control is no longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is switched off, the engine can only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.

The indicator lamp comes on: replace the battery in the remote control.

Replacing the battery The remote control for convenient access con- tains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time. 1. Remove the cover.

2.

Insert the new battery with the plus side fac- ing up.

3. Press the cover on to close.

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Take the old battery to a battery collection point or to your MINI Dealer.<

Take the key with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the

electric windows and possibly injure them- selves.<

Glass sunroof, electric* The glass sunroof is operational when the igni- tion is switched on, page 35.

To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the glass sunroof and keep it in

your field of vision until it is shut. Take the key with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the sunroof and possibly injure themselves.<

Windows

To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the windows and keep them in

your field of vision until they are shut. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them- selves.<

If, after a window is opened and closed several times in close succession, the win- dow can only be closed and not opened, the sys- tem is overheated. Let the system cool for sev- eral minutes with the ignition switched on or the engine running.<

Opening, closing

Raising With the ignition switched on, press the switch back beyond the pressure point. Both closed sunroofs are automatically raised.

Opening, closing With the glass sunroof raised, press the switch back as far as the pressure point and hold it there. The front glass sunroof opens. The rear glass sunroof is closed. Releasing the switch stops the movement. The glass sunroof can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch forward. The front glass sunroof remains in a raised posi- tion. The rear glass sunroof is raised. Pressing on the switch again closes both sunroofs com- pletely. Convenient operation via door lock or conve- nient access, refer to page 20, 21, 24.

> Press the switch downwards.

The window opens until you release the switch.

> Tap the switch downwards.

The window opens automatically if the igni- tion is switched on. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement.

To close, press the switch upwards. The window closes until you release the switch.

After switching off the ignition When the ignition is switched off, the windows can still be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened. For information on convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, page 20 or 21.

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Sun blind The sun blind can be opened and closed inde- pendently of the glass sunroof.

Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass sunroof can only be raised. In this case, have the system initialized. The manufacturer of your MINI recommends that you have this work done by your MINI Dealer.

Closing manually If the vehicle is not equipped with an alarm sys- tem, you can manually move the glass sunroof in the event of an electrical fault. 1. Pry out the cover using the screwdriver from

the onboard tool kit.

2. Remove the control unit. 3.

Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the onboard tool kit into the opening provided. 4. Move the glass sunroof in the desired direc-

tion.

5. Reinstall the cover.

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Adjustments

Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri- bution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con- junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an acci- dent. To ensure that the safety systems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the follow- ing section. For additional information on transporting chil- dren safely, refer to page 33.

Airbags

Always maintain an adequate distance between yourself and the airbags. Always

grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off. No one and nothing is to come between the air- bags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Ensure that the front passenger is correctly seated, e.g. that no feet or legs are propped against the dashboard. Otherwise, leg injury could result if the front airbag suddenly deployed. Make sure that passengers do not lean their heads against the side airbags, otherwise seri- ous injuries could result if the airbags suddenly deployed.< Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending on the circumstances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individ- uals. This effect is usually only temporary. For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 57.

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Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth- erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.< Head restraints, refer to page 30.

Safety belt Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.

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. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low across the hips and does not press against the abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against the throat, run across sharp edges, pass over hard or fragile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt so that it is pulled taut across the lap and shoulder, fitting the body snugly without any twists. Otherwise the belt could slide over the hips in the event of a frontal collision and injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing bulky cloth- ing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut, otherwise its restraining effect could be impaired.< Safety belts, refer to page 30.

Seats

Note before adjusting

Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could

respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. On the front passenger seat as well, do not

incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan- ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor- mally provided by the belt.< Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 30 and on damaged safety belts on page 31.

Seat adjustment

Observe the instructions on page 28 to ensure the best possible personal protec-

tion.<

Longitudinal adjustment Pull the lever and slide the seat to the desired position. After releasing the lever, move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages prop- erly.

Height

Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly until the desired height is reached.

Backrest

Pull the lever and apply your weight to the back- rest or lift it off, as necessary.

Lumbar support* You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive sup- plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.

Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur- vature.

Entry to the rear

Convenient entry The convenient entry feature includes a mechanical memory function for the longitudi- nal adjustment and backrest angle.

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Height adjustment

To raise: pull up. To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down.

Removing 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head

restraint all the way out.

Seat heating*

Press once for each temperature level. Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature. If you continue driving within the next 15 min- utes, the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature.

Switching off Press button longer.

Safety belts

Observe the instructions on page 28 to ensure the best possible personal protec-

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1. Pull up the lever on the seat backrest,

arrow 1. The backrest folds forward.

2. Slide the seat forward, arrow 2.

Previous position 1. Push the seat back into its previous position. Do not fold the backrest up until the seat is in its previous position. Other- wise, the seat will engage in its current posi- tion. In this case, adjust the longitudinal position manually, page 29.<

2. Fold the backrest back up to lock the seat.

When moving the seat backwards, ensure that you do not cause personal injury or

property damage. Before driving off, engage the front seats and seat backrests. Otherwise there is a risk of acci- dent due to unexpected movement.<

Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth- erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question. Reinstall the head restraint before transporting anyone on that seat. Otherwise, the passenger will be without protection from the head restraint.<

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Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.

only by a MINI Dealer or by a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor- dance with the specifications of the MINI manu- facturer, otherwise correct operation of these safety systems is not ensured.<

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

Closing Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt buckle. The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop- erly, page 28.

Opening 1. Grasp the belt firmly. 2. Press the red button in the buckle. 3. Guide the belt into its reel.

Seat belt reminder

Front seats

The indicator lamps come on and an acoustic signal sounds. Check whether the safety belt has been fastened cor- rectly. The 'Fasten safety belts'

reminder is issued when the driver's safety belt has not been fastened. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also activated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the front passenger's safety belt has not been fastened, if objects are placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or front passenger unfasten their safety belts.