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OWNER'S MANUAL MINI COUNTRYMAN
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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.
© 2010 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English X/10
Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.CONTENTS
The fastest way to find information on a particu- lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 162.
Using this Owner's Manual
Notes Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE 10
Cockpit
Controls 18
30
36
39
48
56
67
72
77Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children safely Driving Controls overview Technology for driving comfort and safety Lamps Climate Practical interior accessories
Driving tips 86
Things to remember when driving
Communications 98
Telephone
Mobility 112 Refueling 114 Wheels and tires 121 Under the hood 125 Maintenance 127 Care 131 Replacing components 140 Giving and receiving assistance 144 Indicator and warning lamps
Reference 158 Technical data 162 Everything from A to Z
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Notes
Using this Owner's Manual 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 accessories, as well as equipment 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 high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted mainte- nance 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 specifications of the MINI manufacturer. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.<
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 accessories that have not been approved by the manufacturer of your MINI, such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension compo-
nents, brake dust shields, telephones, 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 radios or similar acces- sories, may cause extensive damage to the vehi- cle, 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 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
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.safer- car.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 tele- phone the toll-free hotline1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety.
> 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. Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con- ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehi- cle to meet different prevailing operating condi- tions and registration requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limita- tions or exclusions for such country or region. In such a case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.
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 that 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.
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AT A GLANCE
AT A GLANCE
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Mobility
Reference
Cockpit
Around the steering wheel: Controls and displays
High beams 69
Headlamp flasher 43
Roadside parking lamps* 69Computer* 49
1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them
in and out* 34
Parking lamps 67
Low beams 67
Automatic headlamp control* 67
Adaptive Light Control* 69Turn signals 43
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3 Tachometer 12
Instrument lighting 70
Resetting the trip odometer 48
Wiper system 44
Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 39
6 Ignition lock 39
7 Buttons* on steering wheelContinuing cruise control* 46
Right: Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating Left: Increase or reduce volume
Activating/deactivating cruise control* 47
Telephone*: Accepting and ending a call, start- ing dialing* of selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected Activating/deactivating voice acti- vation system*
Changing the radio station Selecting a music track Scrolling through the redial list
8 Horn: the entire surface 9 Adjusting the steering wheel 35
10 Releasing the hood 12111
Displays
1 Tachometer 48
with indicator and warning lamps 13
2 Display for
> Current vehicle speed 48
> Indicator and warning lamps 133 Resetting the trip odometer 48
4 Display for5 Instrument lighting 70
6 Speedometerwith indicator and warning lamps 13
7 Fuel gauge 48
8 Radio display, refer to separate Owner'sManual
9 Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual
> Outside temperature 48
> Position of automatic transmission* 41
> Computer* 49
> Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven 52> Odometer and trip odometer 48
> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor* 59
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor* 61
> Settings and information 50
> Personal Profile settings 1812
Indicator and warning lamps
The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- ious combinations and colors in indicator area 1 or 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 144.
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Around the center console
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Rear window defroster
Windshield heating*
Air flow rate
8 Switches in the center console
Seat heating* 33
Power windows, front 28
Power windows, rear 28
Central locking system, inside 22
9 Buttons in the center console
Fog lamps* 70
Safety switch for power windows in rear passenger compartment 29
Sport button* 59
Driving stability control systems Dynamic Stability Control DSC 57
Dynamic Traction Control DTC* 5710 AUX-IN connection/USB audio
interface* 79
1 Microphone for voice activation system*
and for telephone in hands-free mode*
2 Indicator/warning lamp* for front passen-
ger airbags 65
Reading lamps* 71
Ambient lighting* 71
Glass sunroof, electric* 27
Interior lamps 70
4 Hazard warning flashers 5 Speedometer 12
6 Radio/CD, refer to separate Owner's Manual 7 Air conditioner or automatic climatecontrol* 72
Temperature
Recirculated-air mode
Air distribution for air conditioner
Air distribution to the windshield*
Air distribution to the upper body area*
Air distribution to the footwell*
Automatic air distribution and flow rate*
Maximum cooling*
Cooling function
Defrosting windows*
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AT A GLANCE
Controls
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Mobility
Reference
Opening and closing
Keys/remote controls
Integrated key
Remote control Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is recharged when it is in the igni- tion 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 Comfort Access*, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, page 27. If more than one remote control unit is used, the settings 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 125.
New remote controls Your MINI dealer can supply new remote con- trols as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.
Press button 1 to release the key. The integrated key fits the following locks: > Driver's door, page 21.
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
> Triple turn signal activation 4318
> Settings for the displays in the speedometer
and tachometer: > 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to For-
mats and units of measure 51
> Date format, refer to Formats and units
of measure 51
> Units of measure for fuel consumption, distance covered/remaining distances and temperature, refer to Formats and units of measure 51
> Light settings:
> Pathway lighting 67
> Daytime running lights 68> Automatic climate control*: activating/
deactivating the AUTO program, setting the temperature, air volume and air distribution 74
> Entertainment:> Adjusting volume levels, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
> Adjusting tone, 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 > Liftgate > Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside > Via the remote control > Via the door lock* > In cars with Comfort Access*, via the door
handles on the driver's and passenger's sides
The remote control can also be used to switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior lamps.
The alarm system* is also activated or deacti- vated, page 24.
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
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.<
Using the remote control
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 39. 2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis- played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
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4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
Convenient closing is not possible by means of the remote control.<
Locking Press the
button.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.<
Setting confirmation signals To have the vehicle confirm when it has been locked or unlocked. 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39. 2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
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.
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
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:
Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap*. 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 tilted.
button down.
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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.
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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 unlocking/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 You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages, etc.
button.
Unlocking liftgate Press the and then release it.
button for approx. 1 second
When it is opened, the liftgate swings out and up toward the rear. Make sure that
adequate clearance is available before opening. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do not place the key down in the cargo area. If the liftgate was locked before opening, it will be locked again after it is closed. Before and after each trip, check that the liftgate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
Opening and closing: from inside
The switch locks or unlocks the doors and lift- gate when the doors are closed, but the anti- theft system is not activated. The fuel filler flap 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.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.<
When there is no alarm system* or Com- fort Access*, only the driver's door is
locked with the door lock.< To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the lift- gate together: > With the doors closed, press the interior cen- tral locking button, page 22 to lock the vehi- cle.
> Unlocking and opening the driver or passen-
ger door, page 22.
Locking the vehicle.
> Lock the driver's door with the integrated
key via the door lock, or
> press the safety lock button on the pas- senger's door and close the door from the outside.
Convenient operation With an alarm system* or Comfort Access*, the windows and glass sunroof* can be operated via the door lock.
Opening/closing 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- ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end positions.
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1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39. 2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
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.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened.
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.
Liftgate
To avoid damage, make sure there is suf- ficient clearance before opening the lift-
gate.<
Opening
In some market-specific versions, the lift- gate cannot be unlocked using the remote
control unless the vehicle is unlocked first. Only drive with the liftgate fully closed; other- wise, the tail lamps will be obscured and driving safety will be compromised.<
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
The central locking system automatically
Press the top side of the MINI emblem, arrow, or press the and then release it. The liftgate is unlocked.
button for approx. 1 second
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Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the lift- gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may
occur.<
The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of the liftgate make it easier to pull it down.
Alarm system*
The concept The alarm system, when activated, reacts if: > A door, the engine compartment lid or the
liftgate is opened
> There is movement inside the car > The car's inclination changes, for instance if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing it away > There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery
The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorized entry or tampering by means of: > An acoustic alarm > Switching on the hazard warning flashers
Arming and disarming Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the alarm system is armed or disarmed. Even when the alarm system is armed, you can open the liftgate by means of the button on the remote control. When you subsequently close the liftgate it is again locked and monitored.
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In certain market-specific versions, unlocking via the door lock triggers the
alarm.<
Panic mode* You can activate the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation. Press the Switching off the alarm: Press any button.
button for at least two seconds.
Switching off an alarm > Unlock the car with the remote control. > Insert the key fully into the ignition lock. > In cars with Comfort Access*, press the but-
ton on the door lock.
Display on the revolution counter When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse. After approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes.
> LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed. > One LED flashes at short intervals:
A door, the hood or the liftgate is not prop- erly closed. Even if these are not closed fully, the remaining items are deadlocked and the LEDs pulse after approx. 10 seconds for approx. 16 minutes. Afterwards, one LED flashes. The interior movement detector is not acti- vated.
> LEDs go out after the vehicle is unlocked: No attempt was made to tamper with the car.
> LEDs flash after unlocking until the key is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer
than approx. 5 minutes: an attempt was made to tamper with the car.
Tilt alarm sensor The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The alarm is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is made to steal the car's wheels or tow it away.
Interior movement detector Before the interior movement detector can operate correctly, the windows and glass roof must be closed.
Avoiding false alarms The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement detector can be switched off together. This prevents false alarms, e.g. in the following situations: > In duplex garages > When being transported on car-carrying
trains, ferries or trailers
> If pets are to remain inside the car
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector > Press the
button on the remote con-
trol twice in succession.
> Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated
key.
LEDs flash in short succession for approx. 2 seconds. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement detector are switched off until the car is next unlocked and locked.
Comfort Access* Comfort Access enables you to enter your vehi- cle without having to hold the remote control 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.
Functional requirements > The vehicle or the liftgate can only be locked
when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle.
> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.
> The engine can only be started when the vehicle detects that the remote control is inside the vehicle.
> The doors and liftgate must be closed to be able to operate the windows and glass sun- roof*.
Comfort Access supports the following func- tions: > Unlocking/locking the vehicle > Convenient closing > Unlocking the liftgate by itself > Starting the engine
Comparison to standard remote controls Essentially, it makes no difference whether you control the above-mentioned functions using Comfort Access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control for Comfort Access. Instructions on opening and closing are found starting on page 18. Special features regarding the use of Comfort 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.<
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Unlocking
Press button 1. Depending on the setting, refer to Unlocking mode on page 19, only the driver's door or the entire vehicle is unlocked.
Press the button again to lock the vehicle again.<
Convenient opening with the remote control, refer to page 20.
Locking Press button 1. For convenient closing, press and hold button 1. In addition, the windows and the glass sunroof* are closed.
Unlocking the liftgate separately Press the top side of the MINI emblem.
If the vehicle detects that a remote control has been accidentally left inside the
locked vehicle's cargo area after the liftgate is closed, the liftgate will reopen slightly. The haz- ard warning flashers flash and an acoustic sig- nal* 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 liftgate has not been opened. If the doors and liftgate 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
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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 39.
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 39.
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 40. 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 Comfort 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 lights up 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 lights up 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 lights up: replace the battery in the remote control.
Replacing the battery The remote control for Comfort Access contains 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.
Take the old battery to a recycling center or to your MINI dealer.<
Glass sunroof, electric* To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the glass sunroof and keep it in
your field of vision until it is shut. Take the key with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the sunroof and possibly injure themselves.<
Tilting > Press the switch backward to the resistance
point and hold it there. Both glass sunroofs are tilted. Releasing the switch stops the movement.
> With the ignition switched on, press the switch backward beyond the resistance point. Both closed sunroofs are tilted fully. Pressing again stops the movement.
Opening, closing With the ignition switched on and the glass sun- roof tilted, press the switch backward 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 tilted posi- tion. The rear glass sunroof is tilted. Pressing on the switch again closes both sunroofs com- pletely. Convenient operation via door lock or Comfort Access, refer to page 20, 22, 26.
Roller sun blind The roller sun blind can be opened and closed independently 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 tilted. In this case, have the system initialized. The manufacturer of
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your MINI recommends that you have this work done by your MINI dealer.
Rear window
Windows
To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the windows.
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
Front window
> Press the switch downward.
The window opens until you release the switch.
> Tap the switch downward.
As of radio readiness, the windows will open automatically. Tap the switch again to stop the opening movement.
The window can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch up.
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> Press the switch downward.
The window opens until you release the switch.
> Tap the switch downward.
As of radio readiness, the windows will open automatically. Tap the switch again to stop the opening movement.
