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OWNER'S MANUAL MINI COUNTRYMAN
Contents A - Z
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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.
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158 Hands-free device Bluetooth 167 Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth 180 Office 188 MINI ConnectedMOBILITY 191
192 Refueling 194 Wheels and tires 202 Engine compartment 206 Maintenance 208 Care 212 Replacing components 222 Giving and receiving assistanceREFERENCE 227
228 Technical data 232 Short commands for the voice activationsystem
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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 240.
Notes Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE 9
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21Cockpit Onboard computer Letters and numbers Voice activation system
CONTROLS 25
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90Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children safely Driving Controls overview Technology for driving comfort and safety Lamps Climate Practical interior accessories
DRIVING TIPS 99
100 Things to remember when drivingNAVIGATION 111
112 Navigation system 114 Destination entry 123 Route guidance 131 What to do if…ENTERTAINMENT 133
134 On/off and tone 137 Radio 144 CD player 146 External devicesOnline Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 904 220 - © 03/12 BMW AG
Notes
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. "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.
{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system. {{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.
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.
Vehicle equipment The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG. This Owner's Manual describes all models as well as all production, country and special equip- ment that is offered in the model range. Equip- ment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or country version. This also applies to safety related functions and systems. For equipment and models that are not described in this Owner's Manual, please see the supplementary Owner's Manuals that are provided.
Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing The high level of safety and quality of the MINI vehicles is ensured through continuous develop- ment. In rare cases, there may be differences between the description and the vehicle.
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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.
Notes
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.<
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Notes
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. 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.
Maintenance Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain road safety, operational reliability and the New Vehi- cle Limited Warranty. Specifications for required maintenance mea- sures: > MINI Maintenance System > Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models
> Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov- ered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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. 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 tele- phone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety.
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CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
NAVIGATION
ENTERTAINMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
MOBILITY
REFERENCE
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Cockpit
Cockpit
Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described
Around the steering wheel
that is not available because of, for example, selected options or country version. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
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1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors in and out 42
Parking lamps 81
7 Buttons on steering wheel,
right,
Resuming cruise control 56
Low beams 81
Automatic headlamp control 81
Adaptive Light Control 82Turn signals 53
High beams 83
Headlamp flasher 53Roadside parking lamps 83
Computer 59
3 Tachometer 12
Instrument lighting 83
Resetting the trip odometer 58
Wiper system 53
Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 48
6 Ignition lock 48
Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating
or
Activating/deactivating cruise control 56
Left side
Increasing or reducing volume
Telephone Press: Accepting and ending a call, starting dialing of selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected
Activating/deactivating voice acti- vation system 21
Changing the radio station Selecting a music track Scrolling through the redial list
8 Horn: the entire surface 9 Adjusting the steering wheel 43
10 Releasing the hood 20311
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Cockpit
Displays
1 Tachometer 58
4 Display for
with indicator and warning lamps 13
2 Display for
> Current vehicle speed 58
> Indicator and warning lamps 133 Resetting the trip odometer 58
> Position of automatic transmission 50
> Computer 59
> Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven 62> Odometer and trip odometer 58
> Settings and information 60
> Personal Profile settings 265 Instrument lighting 83
6 Speedometerwith indicator and warning lamps 13
7 Control Display 17
8 Fuel gauge 5812
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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 will be tested for proper functioning when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on and will therefore light up briefly.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps.
You can call up more information, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, via Check Control, page 65. In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp lights up.
Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps in display area 1 indicate certain functions:
High beams/headlamp flasher 83
Front fog lamps 83
Lamp flashes: DSC or DTC is regulating the drive forces in order to maintain driving stability 70
Parking brake applied 50
Engine malfunction with adverse effect on exhaust emissions 207
Cruise control 56
Turn signals 53
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Around the center console
1 Hazard warning flashers 2 Speedometer 12
3 Radio/CD 137Selecting waveband
Changing the audio source
Changing the radio station or track
Ejecting CD
4 Air conditioner or automatic climate
control 85
Temperature
Recirculated-air mode
Air distribution for air conditioner
Air distribution to the windshield
Air distribution to the upper body area
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Air distribution to the footwell
Automatic air distribution and flow rate
Maximum cooling
7 Changing to a different menu on the Control
Display 18
8 MINI joystick 16
Move in four directions, turn or press
9 USB audio interface 147
10 Accessing the main menu on the ControlDisplay 17
or
Cooling function
Around the headliner
Defrosting windows
Rear window defroster
Windshield heating
Air flow rate
5 Switches in the center console
1 Microphone for voice activation system and
for telephone in hands-free mode
2 Indicator/warning lamp for front passenger
Seat heating 40
airbags 80
Reading lamps 84
Ambient lighting 84
Glass roof, electric 34
Interior lamps 84
Power windows, front 35
Power windows, rear 35
Central locking system, inside 30
6 Buttons in the center console
Front fog lamps 83
Safety switch for power windows in rear passenger compartment 36
Sport button 72
Driving stability control systems Dynamic Stability Control DSC 70
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 7115
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Onboard computer
Onboard computer
Control Display
Notes > When cleaning the Control Display, follow
the care instructions.
> Do not place any objects in the area of the Control Display; otherwise, the Control Dis- play can be damaged.
Switching Control Display off/on 1. Move the MINI joystick to the right repeat- edly until the "Options" menu is displayed.
2. "Switch off control display"
Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or country version. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
The concept The onboard computer integrates the functions of a large number of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a single central position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. The con- trol of the individual functions is described in connection with the relevant equipment.
Make entries only when traffic and road conditions permit; otherwise, you may endanger vehicle occupants and other road users by being distracted.<
Overview of operating elements
Controls
To switch on, press the MINI joystick.
MINI joystick with buttons Selecting menu items and carrying out settings. 1. Turning 1 and pressing 2.
1 Control Display 2 MINI joystick with buttons
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2. Tilting in four directions.
Opening the main menu Press the
button.
Buttons on MINI joystick
Button
Function
Accessing the main menu
Changing to another menu
Operating principle As of radio readiness, the following message appears on the Control Display:
All functions of the onboard computer can be accessed via the main menu.
Selecting a menu item Menu items displayed in white can be selected. 1. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired
menu item is highlighted.
To hide the message: Press the MINI joystick. The main menu is displayed. The message is automatically hidden after approx. 10 seconds.
2. Press the MINI joystick. A new menu is displayed or the function is exe- cuted. Using the button on the MINI joystick: Press the Each time that the button is pressed, the menu items "Navigation", "Radio", "CD/Multimedia" and "Telephone" are called up, one after another.
button.
Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, the menu items that should be selected are depicted in quotation marks, e.g. "Settings".
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Changing between panels After selecting a menu item, e.g. "Radio", a new menu is displayed on a panel. The panels can overlap. > Move the MINI joystick to the left.
Current panel is closed and the previous panel is displayed.
> Move the MINI joystick to the right.
The following is displayed in the "Options" menu: > Screen settings. > Control options for the selected menu.
Adjusting settings 1. Select a field. 2. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired set-
The new panel is opened and placed on top.
ting is displayed.
Arrows pointing left or right indicate that addi- tional panels can be accessed.
3. Press the MINI joystick to confirm the set-
ting.
View of a menu that has been called up In general, when a menu is called up, the panel that was last selected in the menu is displayed. To display the first panel of the menu: Move the MINI joystick as often to the left as necessary until the first panel is displayed.
Opening the Options menu Move the MINI joystick to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.
Activating/deactivating functions Some menu items are preceded by a check box. It indicates whether the function is activated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.
Function is activated. Function is deactivated.
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Example: setting the clock 1. Press the
button.
The main menu is displayed.
2. Turn the MINI joystick until "Settings" is
selected, and press the MINI joystick.
Status information
3. Turn the MINI joystick until "Time/Date" is
selected, and press the MINI joystick.
4. Turn the MINI joystick until "Time:" is selected, and press the MINI joystick.
5. Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and
press the MINI joystick.
6. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes and
press the MINI joystick.
1 Time 2 Telephone status
> Incoming, outgoing or missed call > Roaming active > Text message received
Reception strength of the wireless net-
work, depends on the mobile phone
4 Display for:
> Entertainment:
Radio, CD, external devices
> Telephone:
Name of the mobile phone paired with the vehicle Sound output is switched off or
display for traffic bulletins: > "TI":
Traffic bulletins are switched on.
> No display:
Traffic bulletins are switched off.
Other displays: Status information is temporarily hidden during Check Control message displays or entries via the voice activation system.
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Letters and numbers
Letters and numbers
Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or country version. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
Entering letters and numbers 1. Turn the MINI joystick: select the letters or
numbers.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3. "OK": Confirm entry.
Switching between letters and numbers Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering letters and numbers:
Symbol
Function
Entering letters
Entering numbers
Switching between uppercase and lowercase letters Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering uppercase letters and lower- case letters:
Symbol
Function
Move the MINI joystick forward: to switch from uppercase letters to lower- case letters
Move the MINI joystick forward: to switch from lowercase letters to upper- case letters
Symbol
Function
Press the MINI joystick: delete one letter or num- ber
Press and hold the MINI joystick: delete all let- ters or numbers
Enter a blank space
Wordmatch concept during navigation Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically. Destination search: the entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle. > The only letters offered for entering
addresses are those for which data are avail- able.
> Town/city names can be entered with the spelling used in any of the languages avail- able on the Control Display.
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Voice activation system
Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or country version. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
The concept > By using the voice activation system, most of
the functions that are displayed on the Control Display can be operated via voice commands. The system supports the entry process by means of announcements.
> Functions that can only be used while the
vehicle is not moving cannot be operated via the voice activation system.
> The system includes a special microphone in
the vicinity of the rearview mirror.
Prerequisite So that voice commands can be identified, set a language on the Control Display that is sup- ported by the voice activation system. To set the language, see page 67.
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
{...} Say the specified commands word for word. {{...}} Indicates responses of the voice acti- vation system.
Saying commands
Activating voice activation system 1. Press the
button on the steering wheel.
This symbol on the Control Display and
an acoustic signal indicate that the voice activation system is ready to receive spoken commands.
2. Say the command.
The command appears on the Control Dis- play. This symbol is displayed on the Control Dis- play when you can enter additional commands. If no further commands are possible, continue by operating the item of equipment via the onboard computer.
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Using alternative commands There are often a number of commands to run a function, e.g.:
{Radio} or {Radio on}
Carrying out functions through short commands Main menu functions can be executed immedi- ately by short commands, almost regardless of which menu item is selected, e.g., {Vehicle sta- tus}. List of voice activation system short commands, see page 232.
Opening the main menu
{Main menu}
Example: selecting the track of a CD 1. Switch on Entertainment sound output if
necessary. 2. Press the
button on the steering wheel.
3. Select the music track, e.g.:
{C D track …} The system replies: {{Track …}}
Setting the voice dialog You can set whether the voice activation system uses the standard dialog or the short version. With the short version of the spoken dialog, the requests and responses of the voice activation system are shortened. 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units"
Terminating or canceling voice activation system Press the or
button on the steering wheel
{Cancel}
Commands Individual menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands. The commands that are possible depend upon which menu is currently shown on the Control Display. There are short commands for functions in the main menu. Some list items, for example telephone book listings, can also be selected using the voice acti- vation system. In particular, say the list items exactly as they are displayed in the respective list.
Having the possible commands read aloud Having the possible commands read aloud:
{Voice commands}
For example if you have selected "CD" the sys- tem will read aloud the possible commands for operating the CD player.
Help for the voice activation system Calling up Help:
{Help}
Additional commands for Help: > {Help with examples}: Information about
the current operating options and the most important commands for them are announced.
> {Help with voice activation}: Information regarding the principles behind the voice activation system is announced.
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3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select a setting:
> "Default" > "Short"
Notes For voice commands, bear in mind the follow- ing: > Do not use the voice activation system to ini-
tiate an emergency call. In stressful situa- tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establish- ment of a telephone connection.
> Pronounce the commands and digits
smoothly and at normal volume, avoiding excessive emphases and pauses. The same applies to spelling when entering a destina- tion for navigation.
> Always speak the commands in the lan-
guage of the voice activation system.
> When selecting a radio station, use the stan-
dard pronunciation of the station name {Select station} e.g. W-PLJ
> Keep the doors, windows and glass roof
closed to prevent interference from outside noise.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
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Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or country version. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
In addition, information about service require- ments is stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in the remote control, page 206.
New remote controls Your MINI dealer can supply new remote con- trols as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.
Keys/remote controls
Buttons on the remote control
Integrated key
1 Opening the tailgate 2 Unlocking 3 Locking
General information 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 34. 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 26.
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Press button 1 to release the key. The integrated key fits the following locks: > Driver's door, page 29
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.
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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 27
> Automatic locking of the vehicle 30
> Triple turn signal activation 53
> Settings for the displays on the onboardcomputer, in the speedometer and in the tachometer: > 12 h/24 h mode of the clock 64
> Date format 65
> Brightness of the Control Display 68
> Language on the Control Display 67
> Units of measure for fuel consumption, distance covered/remaining distances and temperature 62> Light settings:
> Pathway lighting 82
> Daytime running lights 82> Automatic climate control: activating/deac- tivating the AUTO program, setting the tem- perature, air volume and air distribution 87
> Entertainment:
> Audio volume 135
> Tone control 135Central 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 flap
Operating from outside > Via the remote control > Using 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 31.
Operating from inside Button for central locking system, page 30. 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.
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1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks" 3. "Unlock button"
4. Select a menu item:
> "All doors"
Press the the entire vehicle.
button once to unlock
> "Driver's door only"
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.
Convenient opening Press and hold the The power windows are opened and the glass roof is tilted.
button.
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
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Setting confirmation signals To have the vehicle confirm when it has been locked or unlocked. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
4. Press the MINI joystick.
Flashing when locking/unlocking the vehicle
is switched on.
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 tailgate Press the and then release it.
button for approx. 1 second
When it is opened, the tailgate 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 tailgate was locked before opening, it will be locked again after it is closed. Before and after each trip, check that the tail- gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
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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 26.
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
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 Comfort Access, only the driver's door is locked
with the door lock.< To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tail- gate together: > With the doors closed, press the interior cen-
tral locking button, page 30, to lock the vehicle.
> Unlocking and opening the driver or passen-
ger door, page 30.
Lock 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.
Convenience operation With an alarm system or Comfort Access, the windows and glass roof 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.
You can set which parts of the car are unlocked, page 27.
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Automatic locking You can also set the situations in which the car locks. The setting is stored for the remote con- trol in use. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. Select a menu item:
> "Lock if no door is opened"
The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle after a short time if no door has been opened.
> "Lock after start. to drive"
The central locking system locks the vehicle as soon as you begin to drive.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Tailgate
To avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening the
tailgate.<
While driving, sharp objects or objects with edges may strike against the rear window and damage the heating element for the rear window. Assure that there are no objects with sharp edges near the rear win- dow.<
Opening and closing: from inside
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 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.<
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Opening
In some market-specific versions, the tail- gate cannot be unlocked using the remote
control unless the vehicle is unlocked first. Only drive with the tailgate fully closed; other- wise, the tail lamps will be obscured and driving safety will be compromised.<
Press the top side of the MINI emblem, arrow, or button on the remote control Press the for approx. 1 second and then release it. The tailgate is unlocked.
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the tail- gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may
occur.<
Take the remote control with you and do not put it into the luggage compartment: otherwise, the remote control can be locked in the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.<
The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of the tailgate 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
tailgate 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
General information Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the alarm system is armed or disarmed.
Door lock with armed alarm system Because of the design, unlocking the door lock may trigger the alarm in some countries. To turn off the alarm, unlock the vehicle using the remote control or switch on the ignition.
Tailgate with armed alarm system Even when the alarm system is armed, you can open the tailgate by means of the button on the remote control. When you subsequently close the tailgate it is again locked and monitored.
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.
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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 button
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:
Doors, the hood or the tailgate are 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 vehicle.
Tilt alarm sensor The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The alarm is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is made to steal the vehicle's wheels or tow it away.
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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
The concept Access to the vehicle is possible without the use of the remote control. 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 immedi- ate vicinity or in the passenger compartment. Comfort Access supports the following func- tions: > Unlocking/locking the vehicle > Convenient closing > Unlocking the tailgate separately > Starting the engine
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Functional requirements > There are no external malfunction sources in
the vicinity.
> For locking, the remote control must be out-
side of the vehicle.
> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.
> The engine can only be started if the remote
control is in the vehicle.
> The doors and tailgate must be closed to be able to operate the windows and glass roof.
Comparison to standard remote controls The indicated function can be operated by pressing the buttons or via Comfort Access. Instructions on opening and closing are found starting on page 26.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or closing the windows or glass roof, the sys-
tem is checking whether a remote control is inside the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing procedure, if necessary.<
Unlocking
Press button 1. Depending on the setting, refer to Unlocking mode on page 27, 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 28.
Locking Press button 1. For Convenient closing, press and hold button 1. In addition, the windows and the glass sunroof are closed.
Unlocking the tailgate 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 tailgate is closed, the tailgate will reopen slightly. The haz- ard warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal sounds.<
Windows and glass roof, 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 roof when the engine is switched off and the doors are open.
Switching on radio readiness Switch on radio readiness by pressing the Start/ Stop button, page 48.
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 48.
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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 roof, electric
To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the glass roof 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 roof and possibly injure themselves.<
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 50. 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 and a mes- sage appears on the Control Display: replace the battery in the remote
control.
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Tilting > Press the switch backward to the resistance
point and hold it there. Both glass roofs are tilted. Releasing the switch stops the movement.
> With the ignition switched on, press the switch backward beyond the resistance point. Both closed roofs 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 roof opens. The rear glass roof is closed. Releasing the switch stops the movement. The glass roof can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch forward. The front glass roof remains in a tilted position. The rear glass roof is tilted. Pressing on the switch again closes both roofs completely. Convenience operation via door lock or Comfort Access, refer to page 28, 29, 33.
Roller sunblind The roller sunblind can be opened and closed independently of the glass roof.
Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass roof can only be tilted. In this case, have the system initialized. The manufacturer of your MINI recommends that you have this work done by your MINI dealer.
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
window can only be closed and not opened, the system is overheated. Let the system cool for several 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.
> Push the switch downward.
As of radio readiness, the windows will open automatically. Push the switch again to stop the opening movement.
To open the window a crack, press the switch down twice in quick succession. The window can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch up.
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Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, or if ice on the windows, etc., prevents you from closing the windows normally, the window can be closed manually. 1. Press the switch upward and hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.
2. Press the switch upward again within
approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The window closes without pinch protection.
Safety switch
With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, by children, for example. Press the button, arrow. The LED lights up when this safety feature is acti- vated.
Always press the safety switch when children ride in the rear, otherwise uncon- trolled closing of the windows could lead to inju- ries.<
Rear window
> Press the switch downward.
The window opens until you release the switch.
> Push the switch downward.
As of radio readiness, the windows will open automatically. Push the switch again to stop the opening movement.
The window can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch up.
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.
Take the key with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the
electric windows and possibly injure them- selves.<
Pinch protection system If the closing force rises beyond a predefined threshold during closing, the system will stop moving the window prior to lowering it again slightly.
Even though there is the pinch protection system, always ensure that the window's travel path is clear; otherwise, the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would con- tinue closing. Do not install any accessories that might inter- fere with window movement. Otherwise, the pinch protection system could be impaired.<
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Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or country version. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
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 44.
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 deployed. No one and nothing should come between the airbags 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 keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not lean against the cover of the head airbag, otherwise
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injuries can occur when the airbags are trig- gered.< 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 78.
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 39.
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.
Number of safety belts
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
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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 40.
Height
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could
Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly, arrows 1, until the desired height is reached.
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 39 and on damaged safety belts on page 42.
Seat adjustment, front
Observe the instructions on page 38 to ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion.<
Backrest
Pull lever, arrow 1, and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as needed.
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.
Longitudinal direction Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat into the desired position, arrows 2. After releasing the lever, move the seat slightly forward or back so that it engages properly.
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Seat adjustment, rear
Height adjustment
Do not adjust rear seats while the vehicle is moving; otherwise, passengers could be
injured. Make sure that the locking devices of the rear seats engage properly. Otherwise the restrain- ing effect of the safety belts during an accident could be reduced.<
Longitudinal adjustment
1. Pull the lever and slide the seat into the
desired position.
2. Release the lever and move the seat slightly forward or back so that it engages properly.
Backrest Adjustment of backrest angle, see page 102.
Head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an
increased risk of injury in an accident.<
Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.
To raise: pull up. To lower: Press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down.
Removing Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question.
Reinstall the head restraint before trans- porting passengers, as otherwise the head
restraint cannot provide its protective func- tion.<
Front 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Fold the backrest back slightly. 3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out as far as it will go.
4. Also press button 2 with a suitable tool and
completely remove the head restraint.
5. Fold back the backrest.
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Rear 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Fold the backrest forward slightly. 3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out completely.
4. Also press button 2 with a suitable tool and
completely remove the head restraint.
5. Fold rear seat backrest back into position.
Safety belts
Observe the instructions on page 38 to ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion.< 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.
Seat heating
Front and rear seats
Switching on Press once for each temperature level. Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature. If you continue driving within the next 15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically
