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OWNER'S MANUAL MINI COUPE MINI ROADSTER MINI CONVERTIBLE
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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170 Hands-free device Bluetooth 180 Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth 193 Office 201 MINI ConnectedMOBILITY 205
206 Refueling 209 Wheels and tires 221 Engine compartment 225 Maintenance 227 Care 231 Replacing components 243 Giving and receiving assistanceREFERENCE 249
250 Technical data 260 Short commands for the voice activationsystem
268 Everything from A to Z
Contents
The fastest way to find information on a particu- lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 268.
Notes Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE 9
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23Cockpit Onboard computer Letters and numbers Voice activation system
CONTROLS 27
Opening and closing 28
Adjustments 50
Transporting children safely 56
Driving 60
Controls overview 70
Technology for driving comfort and safety 82
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Lamps 101 Climate 107 Practical interior accessoriesDRIVING TIPS 113
114 Things to remember when drivingNAVIGATION 123
124 Navigation system 126 Destination entry 135 Route guidance 143 What to do if…ENTERTAINMENT 145
146 On/off and tone 149 Radio 157 CD player 159 External devicesOnline Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 904 077 - © 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 information.
"..." 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 occupants. 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
Notes
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 con- tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive 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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Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your MINI is covered by the following warranties: > 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 registration 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 vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and registration requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations 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 Vehicle Limited Warranty. Specifications for required maintenance measures: > 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.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 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 that is not available because of, for example, selected options or country version. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
Around the steering wheel
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1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them
8 Buttons on steering wheel,
in and out 54
Parking lamps 96
Right side
Resuming cruise control 68
Low beams 96
Automatic headlamp control 96
Adaptive Light Control 97Turn signals 65
High beams 98
Headlamp flasher 65Roadside parking lamps 98
Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating
or
Activating/deactivating cruise control 68
Computer 71
Left side
3 MINI Roadster, MINI Convertible: Always
Open Timer 72
4 Tachometer 12Instrument lighting 99
Resetting the trip odometer 71
Wiper system 66
Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 60
7 Ignition lock 60
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 Microphone on steering column Activating/deactivating voice activation system 23
Microphone on steering columnChanging the radio station Selecting a music track Scrolling through the redial list
9 Horn: the entire surface 10 Adjusting the steering wheel 55
11 Releasing the hood 22211
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Displays
1 Tachometer 70
4 Display for
with indicator and warning lamps 13
2 Display for
> Current vehicle speed 71
> Indicator and warning lamps 133 Resetting the trip odometer 71
> Position of automatic transmission 62
> Computer 71
> Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven 75> Odometer and trip odometer 71
> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 87
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 90
> Settings and information 73
> Personal Profile settings 285 Instrument lighting 99
6 Speedometerwith indicator and warning lamps 13
7 Control Display 18
8 Fuel gauge 7012
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The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in various 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.
Cockpit
AT A GLANCE
You can call up more information, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, via Check Control, page 77. 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 98
Front fog lamps 99
Rear fog lamp 99
Lamp flashes: DSC or DTC is regulating the drive forces in order to maintain driving stability 83
Parking brake applied 62
Engine malfunction with adverse effect on exhaust emissions 226
Cruise control 68
Turn signals 65
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Around the center console
1 Hazard warning flashers 2 Speedometer with Control Display 12
3 Radio/CDSelecting waveband
Changing the audio source
Changing the radio station or track
Ejecting CD
4 Air conditioner or automatic climate
control 101
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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6 USB audio interface 160
7 Buttons on the center consoleSport button 85
Driving stability control systems Dynamic Stability Control DSC 83
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 848 Changing to a different menu on the Control
Display
9 MINI joystick 17
Move in four directions, turn or press
10 Accessing the main menu on the Control
Display 18
Air distribution to the footwell
Automatic air distribution and flow rate
Maximum cooling
or
Cooling function
Defrosting windows
Rear window defroster
Windshield heating
Air flow rate
5 Switches in the center console
Seat heating 53
Power windows 38
MINI Convertible: central power window unit 39
Rear fog lamp 98
Front fog lamps 98
Central locking system, inside 32
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Around the headliner
1 Indicator/warning lamp for front passenger
airbags 94
2 Switch panelReading lamps 99
MINI Roadster: interior lamps/ reading lamps 99
Color of ambient lighting 100
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: extend- ing and retracting spoiler manually MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: Opening and closing the sunroof or convertible top 39
Interior lamps 99
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Onboard computer
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
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 Display 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"
To switch on, press the MINI joystick.
1 Control Display 2 MINI joystick with buttons
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MINI joystick with buttons Selecting menu items and carrying out settings. 1. Turning 1 and pressing 2.
Operating principle As of radio readiness, the following message appears on the Control Display:
2. Tilting in four directions.
To hide the message: Press the MINI joystick. The main menu is displayed. The message is automatically hidden after approx. 10 seconds.
Opening the main menu Press the
button.
Buttons on MINI joystick
Button
Function
Accessing the main menu
Changing to another menu
All functions of the onboard computer can be accessed via the main menu.
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Selecting a menu item Menu items displayed in white can be selected. 1. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired
menu item is highlighted.
Arrows pointing left or right indicate that additional panels can be accessed.
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.
The following is displayed in the "Options" menu: > Screen settings. > Control options for the selected menu.
2. Press the MINI joystick. A new menu is displayed or the function is executed. 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".
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 new panel is opened and placed on top.
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Onboard computer
Adjusting settings 1. Select a field. 2. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired
setting is displayed.
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.
3. Press the MINI joystick to confirm the
setting.
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.
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.
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Status information
1 Time 2 Telephone status
> Incoming, outgoing or missed call > Roaming active > Text message received
Reception strength of the wireless network, 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 lowercase 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 number
Press and hold the MINI joystick: delete all letters or numbers
Enter a blank space
Wordmatch concept Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically. The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle. > The only letters offered for entry are those
for which data are available.
> Destination search: town/city names can be entered with the spelling used in any of the languages available 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, individ-
ual 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 80.
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
{...} Say the specified commands word for word. {{...}} Indicates responses of the voice activation 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 Display. This symbol is displayed on the Control Dis- play when you can enter additional commands.
Terminating or canceling voice activation system Press the or
button on the steering wheel
{Cancel}
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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.
Using alternative commands There are often a number of commands to run a function, e.g.:
{Radio} or {Radio on}
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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 status}. List of voice activation system short commands, see page 260.
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" 3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select a setting:
> "Default" > "Short"
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Notes For voice commands, bear in mind the following: > Do not use the voice activation system to
initiate an emergency call. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment 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
language of the voice activation system. > When selecting a radio station, use the
standard pronunciation of the station name. {Select station} e.g. WPLJ
> Keep the doors and windows closed to prevent interference from outside noise. > Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
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ENTERTAINMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
MOBILITY
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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 225.
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
Press button 1 to release the key. The integrated key fits the following locks: > Driver's door, page 31
> MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: glovecompartment, page 107
> MINI Convertible: locking the rear seat
backrest, page 118
> MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: opening for
loading, page 117
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 currently in use. When you unlock the car, the remote control is recognized and the settings stored for it are called up and implemented.
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 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 Comfort Access, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, page 38. 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 28.
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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 control 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 30
> Automatic locking of the vehicle 33
> Triple turn signal activation 65
> Settings for the displays on the onboardcomputer, in the speedometer and in the tachometer: > 12 h/24 h mode of the clock 76
> Date format 77
> Brightness of the Control Display 80
> Language on the Control Display 80
> Units of measure for fuel consumption, distance covered/remaining distances and temperature 74> Light settings:
> Pathway lighting 97
> Daytime running lights 97> Automatic climate control: activating/
deactivating the AUTO program, setting the temperature, air volume and air distribution 103
> Entertainment:
> Tone control 147
> Adjusting volume levels 147Central 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 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. The alarm system is also activated or deactivated, page 34.
Operating from inside Button for central locking system, page 32. In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automati- cally. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior 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 outside.<
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Opening and closing
button.
Convenient opening Press and hold the The power windows open. In the MINI Convert- ible, the windows and the sliding sunroof are opened. In order to open the convertible top of your MINI Convertible: release button and push again until the convertible top is completely open. The side window remains open. With Comfort Access: when you are close to the vehicle, the windows are raised after the con- vertible top opens if you continue pressing the
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
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.<
MINI Convertible: convenient closing When you are close to the vehicle, the remote control for Comfort Access can be used to close the convertible top and the windows. Press and hold the The convertible top and the windows are closed.
button.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
button interrupts the closing process.<
Setting confirmation signals To have the vehicle confirm when it has been locked or unlocked. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks"
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. "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.
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3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
4. Press the MINI joystick.
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 the 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.<
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 discharged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, page 28.
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
interference, 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 29.
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.<
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Opening and closing: from inside
The switch locks or unlocks the doors and tailgate 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 outside.<
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 tailgate together: With the doors closed, press the interior central locking button, page 32, to lock the vehicle. Unlocking and opening the driver or passenger door, page 32. Lock the vehicle.
> Lock the driver's door with the integrated
key via the door lock, or
> Press the safety lock button on the
passenger's door and close the door from the outside.
Convenience operation With an alarm system or Comfort Access, the windows can be operated via the door lock.
Opening/closing Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking. In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top closes first, followed by the folding sunroof, and finally the side windows close.
During the roof closing process (in case of the convertible top also during the open-
ing process) ensure no one gets pinched. 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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Automatic locking You can also set the situations in which the car locks. The setting is stored for the remote control 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.
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 window.<
Opening
In some market-specific versions, the tail- gate cannot be unlocked using the remote
control unless the vehicle is unlocked first.<
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.
MINI Convertible
The maximum load that may be placed on the open tailgate is 175 lbs/80 kg.<
Manual unlocking In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can also manually release the tailgate. MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster:
Pull on the handle. The tailgate is released.
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MINI Convertible: 1. Use the integrated key and open the back-
rest lock 1.
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.<
MINI Coupe
2. Press button 2 and fold down backrest
together with the belt strap.
The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull it down.
MINI Roadster
3. Pull the handle, refer to arrow. The tailgate is
released.
MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: Emergency unlocking
A handle recess 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
Pull on the handle in the luggage compartment. The tailgate is unlocked.
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> The car’s inclination changes, for example 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.
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 activated.
> 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.
Interior movement detector Before the interior movement detector can operate correctly, the windows and glass roof must be closed.
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MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster The passenger compartment is monitored up to the height of the seat's surface. This way, the anti-theft alarm system including the interior motion sensor are armed, even if the convertible top is open. Falling objects, e.g. tree leaves, may trigger a false alarm, refer to Avoiding false alarms.
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
control 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.
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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 functions: > Unlocking/locking the vehicle > Unlocking the tailgate separately > Starting the engine > MINI Convertible: convenient closing and
soft-top control with the remote control for Comfort Access
> MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: closing the side
windows
Functional requirements > There are no external malfunction sources in
the vicinity.
> For locking, the remote control must be
outside 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
operate the windows.
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 28.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or closing the windows or cover, 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 30, 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 30.
Locking Press button 1. If there is a remote control inside the vehicle, then windows can be opened and closed after radio readiness is achieved. In addition, the convertible top on the MINI Cabrio and MINI Roadster can be closed.
Unlocking the tailgate separately Press the button on the outside of the tailgate. Corresponds to pressing the
button.
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, electric If the engine is switched off, you can still operate the windows 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 can be operated again.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock to be able to operate the windows 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 60.
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 60.
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 62. 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, e.g. due to the presence of a mobile phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote control or the charging of a mobile phone in the vehicle. 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.
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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.
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 themselves.<
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.<
The indicator lamp comes on and a message appears on the Control Display: replace the battery in the
Opening
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.
> 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.
Closing In order to close the window, press the switch up. The window closes until you release the switch.
2.
Insert the new battery with the plus side facing up.
3. Press the cover on to close.
Take the old battery to a recycling center or to your MINI dealer.<
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Initializing electric power windows
If the battery was disconnected, e.g. for changing batteries or vehicle storage,
reinitialize the power windows; otherwise, the windows will not be lowered. MINI Convertible: opening the convertible top is not possible.< 1. Close the doors. 2. Open both windows. 3. Close both windows. In the event of a system malfunction, please contact your MINI dealer.
MINI Convertible: central power window unit
> Press the switch downward.
First the rear windows, then the front windows open until the switch is released.
> Push the switch downward.
With ignition turned on: rear and front window open automatically. Push the switch again to stop the opening movement.
To close the window, push the switch upward and hold.
Do not close the windows until the closing procedure for the convertible top is fin-
ished. Otherwise, it is not ensured that the side windows will close properly against the rubber seals of the convertible top. Convertible top, refer to page 40.<
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 themselves.<
MINI Convertible: Convertible top with integrated sliding sunroof
To conserve battery power, if possible operate the convertible top only while the
engine is running. Prior to closing the convertible top, check for and remove all debris from the windshield frame; otherwise, the closing of the top may be hampered.<
Opening and closing the sliding sunroof
To open: Press the switch backward until the desired position or the end position is reached. To close: Press the switch forward. The sliding sunroof can be operated up to a road speed of 74 mph / 120 km/h.
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For safety reasons, only operate the convertible top while the vehicle is standing.<
While opening and closing, the convertible top pivots upward. If operating the con-
vertible top inside a garage or under a bridge, or similar low structure, make sure that you have the minimum clearance of 6 ft 7 in/2 m; other- wise, the vehicle may be damaged.<
Before opening and closing > Please observe the previous safety
instructions.
> Please ensure the luggage compartment
roller cover is in its lowest position, refer to page 117; otherwise, the convertible top cannot be opened.
> Ensure the cargo does not push against the
luggage compartment roller cover from below.
> Make sure that the tailgate is closed.
Opening and closing the convertible top
To open: Press the switch backward in order to open the sliding/tilting sunroof. Pressing the switch again opens the convertible top. To close: Press the switch forward.
Power convertible top The fully automatic convertible top provides protection from the weather, combined with simple and easy operation. Here are some helpful tips for getting the most enjoyment out of your MINI Convertible: > It is recommended that you close the con-
vertible top whenever the vehicle is parked. The closed convertible top not only protects the vehicle interior from damage due to unforeseen bad weather, but also provides a certain degree of protection against theft. Always keep your valuables inside the locked luggage compartment, even if the convertible top is closed.
> Do not mount any roof rack systems on the
convertible top.
> When opening the wet convertible top, e.g.,
after driving in the rain, water drops may enter the luggage compartment. In order to avoid water stains or soiling, remove all objects from the luggage compartment, if necessary.
If the temperature drops below +10 7/ –12 6, do not operate the convertible
top; otherwise, damage may occur. Do not leave a wet convertible top open for more than one day, since the humidity may cause damages. Do not place any objects on the convertible top, as they could otherwise fall off while the con- vertible top is being operated and result in property damage or personal injury. If the rollover protective system is extended, do not operate the convertible top. Always completely finish the operation of the convertible top. Driving off before an opening or closing procedure is completely finished can lead to property damage or personal injury. During the opening and closing operation, ensure that no one is injured by the convertible top linkage or other moving parts. Keep children away from the pivoting range of the convertible top.
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Operating while driving The convertible top may be opened or closed while driving not faster than 20 mph/30 km/h. While operating the convertible top, pay close attention to the surrounding traffic; otherwise, an accident may happen. Try to avoid operating the convertible top while reversing the vehicle since the rear view is very limited during the convertible top's movement. Do not operate the convertible top when driving on winding and rough roads or during windy conditions.<
For better control > The LED lights up during convertible top
operation until the opening or closing procedure is completely finished.
> The LED flashes after releasing the switch. The opening or closing procedure has not yet been completed. The procedure can be continued in the desired direction by press- ing the appropriate switch.
> The Convertible top not locked indicator lamp lights up and a message appears on the Control Display.
Interruption
A convertible top which is not completely open or closed is hazardous.<
The automatic movement is immediately inter- rupted when the switch for the convertible top operation is released. The procedure can be continued in the desired direction by pressing the appropriate switch. If the opening or closing procedure is inter- rupted by releasing the respective switch, the convertible top stays in its current position for several seconds before it slowly moves into a more stable position. The procedure can be continued by pressing the appropriate switch. The opening and closing procedure is also inter- rupted in case of a mechanical blockage. In this case, in order to operate the convertible top again:
1. Switch off the ignition and then switch it on
again.
2. Press the switch to continue the procedure
in the desired direction.
Opening and closing procedure
Do not interrupt and restart the closing procedure several times one after
another, or the convertible top mechanism could be damaged.<
If the convertible top can be moved in only one direction after several consecutive
attempts to operate it, the convertible top system has overheated. Allow the system to cool down for approx. 4 minutes.<
If the battery was disconnected, e.g. for changing batteries or vehicle storage,
reinitialize the power windows, refer to page 39. Otherwise, the windows cannot be lowered or the convertible top cannot be opened.<
Convenience operation For convenience operation using the remote control, refer to page 30; for operation via the door lock, refer to page 31.
Manual closing in the event of an electrical malfunction
Only close the convertible top manually if it is absolutely necessary. Never open it
manually. Improper handling of the convertible top can result in damage. The closing procedure must be completely finished. Otherwise, damage or injury could result.<
Before closing 1. Remove Allen key and screwdriver from
vehicle tools, refer to page 231.
2. Pry out luggage compartment lamp from
the left side trim using the screwdriver.
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