MINI Convertible 2012 Owner's Manual
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MINI COUPE
MINI ROADSTER
MINI CONVERTIBLE
A - Z
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Contents
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The fastest way to find information on a particular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 258.
4 Notes
7 Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE 9
10 Cockpit
16 Onboard computer
20 Letters and numbers
21 Voice activation system
CONTROLS 25
26 Opening and closing
48 Adjustments
54 Transporting children safely
58 Driving
67 Controls overview
78 Technology for driving comfort and safety
91 Lamps
96 Climate
101 Practical interior accessories
COMMUNICATIONS 163
164 Hands-free device Bluetooth
173 Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth
184 Office
192 MINI Connected
MOBILITY 195
196 Refueling
199 Wheels and tires
211 Engine compartment
215 Maintenance
217 Care
221 Replacing components
233 Giving and receiving assistance
REFERENCE 239
240 Technical data
250 Short commands for the voice activation
system
258 Everything from A to Z
DRIVING TIPS 107
108 Things to remember when driving
NAVIGATION 117
118 Navigation system
120 Destination entry
129 Route guidance
137 What to do if…
ENTERTAINMENT 139
140 On/off and tone
143 Radio
150 CD player
152 External devices
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Notes
Using this Owner's Manual
We have tried to make all the information in this
Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to
find specific topics is to refer to the detailed
index at the back of the manual. If you wish to
gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will
find this in the first chapter.
Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in
the future, remember to hand over this Owner's
Manual to the new owner; it is an important part
of the vehicle.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any other questions, your MINI
dealer will be glad to advise you at any time.
You can find more information about the MINI,
for example on its technology, on the Internet at
www.MINI.com.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be
followed precisely in order to avoid the
possibility 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 relevant 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 equipment that is offered in the model range. 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. 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 development. In rare cases, there may be differences
between the description and the vehicle.
For your safety
Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of
modern materials and high-performance
electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, have the
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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 thoroughly 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
manufacturer 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
your MINI, such as alarms, radios, amplifiers,
radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, 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 accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehi-
cle, compromise its safety, interfere with the
vehicle's electrical sys te m o r a ff ec t t he va lidi ty 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 furnishings 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 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.<
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
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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 conditions 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 covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Data memory
A variety of electronic components in your
vehicle include data storage devices, which
store technical information on the condition of
your vehicle, events and errors, either temporarily or permanently. In general, this technical
information documents the condition of a component, a module, a system or the surroundings:
> Operating conditions of system compo-
nents, e.g., fill levels.
> Status messages regarding the vehicle and
of its individual components, such as wheel
rpm/vehicle speed, response delay, lateral
acceleration.
> Malfunctions and defects in the major
system components, such as the lights and
brakes.
> Responses of the vehicle in special driving
situations, such as the deployment of an
airbag, the utilization of stability control
systems.
> Environmental conditions, such as tempera-
ture.
These data are exclusively of a technical nature
and are used for the detection and correction of
errors, as well as the optimization of vehicle
functions. Motion profiles of traveled routes can
not be deduced from these data. If services are
required, such as repair services, service processes, warranty claims and quality assurance,
then this technical information can be read out
by employees of service departments, including
the manufacturer, from the event and error data
storage devices by using special diagnostic
equipment. There, if necessary, you will receive
further information. After remedying an error,
the information in the error memory is deleted
or progressively overwritten.
When using the vehicle, situations are conceivable in which this technical data, in conjunction
with other information, such as accident reports,
vehicle damage, witness statements, etc. - possibly with the assistance of an expert - could be
traced to particular individuals. Additional functions that are agreed upon contractually with
the customer, such as vehicle tracking in case of
emergency, permit the transmission of certain
vehicle data from the vehicle.
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Reporting safety defects
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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
Notes
For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a
safety-related defect to Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone 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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AT A GLANCE
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CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
NAVIGATION
ENTERTAINMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
MOBILITY
REFERENCE
AT A GLANCE Cockpit
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Cockpit
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
Around the steering wheel
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.
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Cockpit AT A GLANCE
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1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them
in and out 52
2
Parking lamps 91
Low beams 91
Automatic headlamp control 91
Adaptive Light Control 92
Turn signals 63
High beams 93
Headlamp flasher 63
Roadside parking lamps 93
Computer 68
3 MINI Roadster, MINI Convertible: Always
Open Timer 69
4 Tachometer 12
Instrument lighting 94
Resetting the trip odometer 67
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6
Wiper system 63
Switching the ignition on/off and
starting/stopping the engine 58
8 Buttons on steering wheel,
right
Resuming cruise control 65
Storing speed and accelerating or
decelerating
Activating/deactivating cruise
control 66
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
Microphone on steering column
Activating/deactivating voice
activation system 21
Microphone on steering column
Changing the radio station
Selecting a music track
Scrolling through the redial list
7 Ignition lock 58
9 Horn: the entire surface
10 Adjusting the steering wheel 53
11 Releasing the hood 212
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Displays
1 Tachometer 67
with indicator and warning lamps 13
2 Display for
> Current vehicle speed 67
> Indicator and warning lamps 13
3 Resetting the trip odometer 67
4 Display for
> Position of automatic transmission 60
> Computer 68
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 71
> Odometer and trip odometer 67
> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 83
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 86
> Settings and information 70
> Personal Profile settings 26
5 Instrument lighting 94
6 Speedometer
with indicator and warning lamps 13
7 Control Display 17
8 Fuel gauge 67
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Indicator and warning
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lamps
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.
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 74.
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 93
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display explain the meaning of the displayed
indicator and warning lamps.
Front fog lamps 93
Rear fog lamp 94
Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is regulating the drive
forces in order to maintain driving
stability 79
Parking brake applied 60
Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on exhaust emissions 216
Cruise control 65
Turn signals 63
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AT A GLANCE Cockpit
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Around the center console
1 Hazard warning flashers
2 Speedometer with Control Display 12
3 Radio/CD
Selecting waveband
Changing the audio source
Changing the radio station or track
Ejecting CD
4 Air conditioner or automatic climate
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control 96
Temperature
Recirculated-air mode
Air distribution for air conditioner
Air distribution to the windshield
Air distribution to the upper body
area
Air distribution to the footwell
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Automatic air distribution and flow
rate
Maximum cooling
Cooling function
Defrosting windows
Rear window defroster
Windshield heating
Air flow rate
5 Switches in the center console
Seat heating 51
Power windows 36
MINI Convertible: central power
window unit 36
Rear fog lamp 93
Front fog lamps 93
Central locking system, inside 30
6 USB audio interface 153
7 Buttons on the center console
Sport button 81
Driving stability control systems
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 79
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 80
8 Changing to a different menu on the Control
Display
9 MINI joystick 16
Move in four directions, turn or press
10 Accessing the main menu on the Control
Display 17
Around the headliner
1 Indicator/warning lamp for front passenger
airbags 89
2 Switch panel
Reading lamps 94
MINI Roadster: interior lamps/
reading lamps 94
Color of ambient lighting 95
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster:
extending and retracting spoiler
manually 82
MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster:
opening and closing the sunroof or
convertible top 37
Interior lamps 94
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AT A GLANCE Onboard computer
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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
control 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.
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
2. Tilting in four directions.
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Buttons on MINI joystick
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Opening the main menu
Press the button.
Button Function
Accessing the main menu
Changing to another menu
Operating principle
As of radio readiness, the following message
appears on the Control Display:
To hide the message:
Press the MINI joystick.
The main menu is displayed.
The message is automatically hidden after
approx. 10 seconds.
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.
2. Press the MINI joystick.
A new menu is displayed or the function is
executed.
Using the button on the MINI joystick:
Press the button.
Each time that the button is pressed, the menu
items "Navigation", "Radio", "CD/Multimedia"
and "Telephone" are called up, one after
another.
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 new panel is opened and placed on top.
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.
> Screen settings.
> Control options for the selected menu.
Adjusting settings
1. Select a field.
2. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired
setting is displayed.
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.
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:
Example: setting the clock
1. Press the button.
2. Turn the MINI joystick until "Settings" is
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The main menu is displayed.
selected, and press the MINI joystick.
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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.
Status information
1 Time
2 Telephone status
> Incoming, outgoing or missed call
> Roaming active
> Text message received
3 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
5 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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AT A GLANCE Letters and numbers
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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 lowercase letters
Move the MINI joystick
forward: to switch from
lowercase letters to uppercase 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
> Destination search: town/city names can be
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for which data are available.
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,
individual 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
supported by the voice activation system.
To set the language, see page 76.
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
{...} Say the specified commands word for
word.
{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by
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
Display when you can enter additional
commands.
Terminating or canceling voice
activation system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or
{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
activation 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
system 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.
Carrying out functions through short
commands
Main menu functions can be executed immediately by short commands, almost regardless
of which menu item is selected, e.g., {Vehicle
status}.
List of voice activation system short commands,
see page 250.
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:"
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run
a function, e.g.:
{Radio} or {Radio on}
4. Select a setting:
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> "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 destination 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. W-PLJ
> Keep the doors and windows closed to
prevent interference from outside noise.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
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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.
Keys/remote controls
Buttons on the remote control
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 35.
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.
In addition, information about service requirements is stored in the remote control, refer to
Service data in the remote control, page 215.
New remote controls
Your MINI dealer can supply new remote
controls as additional units or as replacements
in the event of loss.
Integrated key
Press button 1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
> Driver's door, page 29
> MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: glove
compartment, page 101
> MINI Convertible: locking the rear seat
backrest, page 112
> MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: opening for
loading, page 111
Personal Profile
The concept
The functions of your MINI can be set individually. 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.
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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.
Individual settings are stored for a maximum of
three remote controls.
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 63
> Settings for the displays on the onboard
computer, in the speedometer and in the
tachometer:
> 12 h/24 h mode of the clock 73
> Date format 73
> Brightness of the Control Display 77
> Language on the Control Display 76
> Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances
and temperature 71
> Light settings:
> Pathway lighting 92
> Daytime running lights 92
> Automatic climate control: activating/
deactivating the AUTO program, setting the
temperature, air volume and air
distribution 98
> Entertainment:
> Tone control 141
> Adjusting volume levels 141
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
handles. 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 32.
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 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.<
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for operation
whenever the driver's door is closed.
Using the remote control
Unlocking
Press the button.
The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.
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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 button once to unlock
the entire vehicle.
> "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.
convertible top is completely open. The side
windows remain open.
With Comfort Access: when you are close to the
vehicle, the windows are raised after the convertible top opens on the MINI Convertible if you
continue pressing the button.
Convenient closing
MINI Convertible:
When you are close to the vehicle, the remote
control for Comfort Access can be used to close
the convertible top, the sliding sunroof and the
windows.
Press and hold the button.
The convertible top and the windows are closed.
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
button interrupts the closing process.<
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster:
Convenient closing using the remote
control is not possible.<
Locking
Press the button.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without
special knowledge.<
Setting confirmation signals
To have the vehicle confirm when it has been
locked or unlocked.
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button.
The power windows open. In addition, the
sliding sunroof opens on the MINI Convertible.
To open the convertible top and rear windows
on the MINI Convertible: release button and
press again and keep pressed until the
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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 button.
You can also use this function to locate your
vehicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking the tailgate
Press the button for approx. 1 second
and then release it.
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 tailgate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
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 inter-
ference, 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
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 26.
You can set which parts of the car are unlocked,
page 27.
Depending upon the equipment, it is possible
that only the driver's side door is unlocked or
locked 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.<
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