MINI Convertible 2016 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL.

MINI CONVERTIBLE.

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MINI

Owner's Manual for the vehicle

Thank you for choosing a MINI.

The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:

Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your MINI. The manual also contains information designed to en‐ hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your MINI.

Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.

Get started now. We wish you driving fun and inspiration with your MINI.

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© 2016 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/16, 03 16 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.

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Contents

The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 242.

6 Information

AT A GLANCE

14 Cockpit 18 Onboard monitor 26 Voice activation system 29 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

CONTROLS

34 Opening and closing 54 Adjusting 63 Transporting children safely 66 Driving 80 Displays 100 Lights 105 Safety 122 Driving stability control systems 126 Driving comfort 144 Climate control 151 Interior equipment

153 Digital compass

160 Storage compartments

MOBILITY

182 Refueling 184 Fuel 186 Wheels and tires 198 Engine compartment 200 Engine oil 204 Coolant 206 Maintenance 208 Replacing components 220 Breakdown assistance 226 Care

REFERENCE

234 Technical data 237 Appendix 242 Everything from A to Z

DRIVING TIPS

166 Things to remember when driving 170 Loading 173 Saving fuel

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Using this Owner's Man‐ ual

The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic is by using the index.

An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter.

Updates made after the editorial deadline

Due to updates after the editorial deadline, dif‐ ferences may exist between the printed Own‐ er's Manual and the following Owner's Man‐ uals:

▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

▷ Online Owner's Manual.

▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App.

Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.

User's manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication can be obtained as printed book from the service center.

The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication can also be called up via the following media:

▷ Integrated Owner's Manual on the Control

Display.

▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App.

Additional sources of in‐ formation

A dealer’s service center will be glad to answer additional questions at any time.

Internet

Information about MINI, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: www.miniusa.com

MINI Motorer’s Guide app

The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐ tries as an app for iOS or Android in the respec‐ tive Store.

Symbols and displays

Symbols in the Owner's Manual

Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.

◄ 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.

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

Action steps

Action steps to be carried out are presented as numbered list. The steps must be carried out in the defined order.

First action step.

2. Second action step.

Enumerations

Enumerations without mandatory order or al‐ ternative possibilities are presented as list with bullet points.

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▷ First possibility.

▷ Second possibility.

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 features and op‐ tions

This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de‐ scribe and illustrate features that are not avail‐ able in your vehicle, for example, because of the selected optional features or the countryspecific version.

This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.

The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems.

For any options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, refer to the Supple‐ mentary Owner's Manuals.

On right-hand drive vehicles, some control ele‐ ments are arranged differently from what is shown in the illustrations.

Status of the Owner's Manual

Basic information

The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is con‐ ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety stand‐ ards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐

scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.

Updates made after the editorial deadline

Due to updates after the editorial deadline, dif‐ ferences may exist between the printed Own‐ er's Manual and the following Owner's Man‐ uals:

▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

▷ Online Owner's Manual.

▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App.

Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.

Own safety

Manufacturer

The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktionengesellschaft, BMW AG.

Warranty

Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration require‐ ments applying in the country of first delivery also known as homologation. If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necessary to adapt your vehicle to poten‐ tially differing operating conditions and permit requirements. If your vehicle does not comply with the homologation requirements in a cer‐ tain country you may not be able to lodge war‐ ranty claims for your vehicle there. Further in‐ formation on warranty is available from a dealer’s service center.

Maintenance and repairs

Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires suitable maintenance and repair work.

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to a

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MINI dealer’s service center. If you choose to use another service facility, the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends use of a facility that performs work, e.g. maintenance and repair, according to MINI specifications with properly trained personnel, referred to in this Owner's Manual as "another qualified service center or repair shop".

If work is performed improperly, e.g. mainte‐ nance and repair, there is a risk of subsequent damage and related safety risks.

Parts and accessories

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends the use of parts and accessory products ap‐ proved by the manufacturer of the MINI.

Approved parts and accessories, and advice on their use and installation are available from a MINI dealer's service center.

MINI parts and accessories were tested by the manufacturer of the MINI for their safety and suitability in MINI vehicles.

The manufacturer of your vehicle warrants gen‐ uine MINI parts and accessories.

The manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate whether each individual product from another manufacturer can be used with MINI vehicles without presenting a safety hazard, even if a country-specific official approval was issued. The manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate whether these products are suita‐ ble for MINI vehicles under all usage conditions.

California Proposition 65 Warning

California laws require us to state the following warning:

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo‐ bile components and parts, including compo‐ nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi‐ cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de‐ fects and reproductive harm. In addition, cer‐ tain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐ lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐ pounds. 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 vehicle is covered by the fol‐ lowing 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 homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to de‐ liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or re‐ gion, you may be required to adapt your vehi‐ cle to meet different prevailing operating con‐ ditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable war‐ ranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Cus‐ tomer Relations for further information.

Maintenance

Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ ures:

▷ 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 War‐ ranty.

Data memory

Many electronic components on your vehicle are equipped with data memories that tempo‐ rarily or permanently store technical informa‐ tion about the condition of the vehicle, events and faults. This technical information generally records the state of a component, a module, a system or the environment:

▷ Operating mode of system components, fill

levels for instance.

▷ Status messages for the vehicle and from its

individual components, e.g., wheel rotation speed/vehicle speed, deceleration, trans‐ verse acceleration.

▷ Malfunctions and faults in important system

components, e.g., lights and brakes.

▷ Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐

tions such as airbag deployment or engag‐ ing the stability control system.

▷ Ambient conditions, such as temperature.

This data is purely technical in nature and is used to detect and correct faults and to opti‐ mize vehicle functions. Motion profiles over routes traveled cannot be created from this data. When service offerings are used, e.g., re‐ pair services, service processes, warranty claims, quality assurance, this technical infor‐ mation can be read out from the event and fault memories by employees of a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service cen‐ ter or repair shop, including the manufacturer, using special diagnostic tools. You can obtain further information there if you need it. After an error is corrected, the information in the fault memory is deleted or overwritten on a continuous basis.

With the vehicle in use there are situations where you can associate these technical data with individuals if combined with other infor‐ mation, e.g., an accident report, damage to the vehicle, eye witness accounts — possibly with the assistance of an expert.

Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer - such as vehicle emergency locating - you can transmit certain vehicle data from the vehicle.

Event Data Recorder EDR

This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐ corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa‐ tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐ standing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

▷ How various systems in your vehicle were

operating.

▷ Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were fastened.

▷ How far, if at all, the driver was depressing

the accelerator and/or brake pedal.

▷ How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better under‐ standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are re‐

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corded by the EDR under normal driving condi‐ tions and no personal data, e. g., name, gen‐ der, age, and crash location, are recorded.

However, other parties, such as law enforce‐ ment, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely ac‐ quired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehi‐ cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the ve‐ hicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number can be found in the engine compartment.

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.safe‐ rcar.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.safe‐ rcar.gov

For Canadian customers

Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De‐ fect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor ve‐ hicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsaf‐ ety.

The vehicle identification number can also be found behind the windshield.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers

The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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CONTROLS

DRIVING TIPS

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

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Cockpit

Vehicle features and op‐ tions

This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ sions must be observed when using the respec‐ tive features and systems.

All around the steering wheel

1 Power windows, all 45

2 Power windows, individual 45

3 Exterior mirror operation 60

4 Central locking system 40

5 Lights

Front fog lights 103

Rear fog lights 103

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Lights off

Daytime running lights 102

Parking lights 100

Low beams 100

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Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 101

Cornering lights 102

High-beam Assistant 102

Instrument lighting 103

6 Steering wheel buttons, left

Camera-based cruise control on/ off 126

Cruise control on/off 131

Cruise control: store speed

Pausing, continuing cruise control

Cruise control: increase speed

Cruise control: reduce speed

Camera-based cruise control: re‐ duce distance

Roadside parking lights 101

Onboard computer 89

8 Instrument cluster 80

9 Steering column stalk, right

Windshield wipers 72

Rain sensor 73

Cleaning windows 73

10 Steering wheel buttons, right

Voice activation 26

Telephone

Confirm the selection 89

Move selection up 89

Camera-based cruise control: in‐ crease distance

7 Steering column stalk, left

Turn signal 71

High beams, head‐ light flasher 71

High-beam Assistant 102

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Move selection down 89

Increase volume

Reduce volume

11 Horn

12 Adjust the steering wheel 62

13 Unlock hood 198

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All around the center console

1 Hazard warning system 220

Intelligent Safety 115

2 Control Display 18

3 Radio/Multimedia

4 Glove compartment 160

5 Climate control 144

6 PDC Park Distance Control 134

Rearview camera 137

Parking assistant 139

Auto Start/Stop function 68

Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off 66

DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 122

Head-up Display 94

7 Steptronic transmission selector lever 75

Manual transmission selector lever 75

8 Controller with buttons 19

9 Parking brake 71

10 Driving Dynamics Control 124

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All around the interior mirror

AT A GLANCE

1 Emergency Request

2 Indicator lamp, front-seat passen‐

ger airbag 107

3 Reading lights 104

4 Ambient light 104

5 Convertible top 47

6 Interior lights 104

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Onboard monitor

Vehicle features and op‐ tions

This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐ sions must be observed when using the respec‐ tive features and systems.

The concept

The onboard monitor combines the functions of a multitude of switches. Thus, these func‐ tions can be operated from a central location.

WARNING

Operating the integrated information sys‐ tems and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control of the vehicle. There is risk of an acci‐ dent. Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows. If necessary, stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary.◀

Overview of control ele‐ ments

Control elements

1 Control Display

2 Controller with buttons and, depending on

the equipment version, with touchpad

Control Display

Information

▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care

instructions.

▷ Do not place objects close to the Control

Display; otherwise, the Control Display can be damaged.

▷ In the case of very high temperatures on

the Control Display, e.g. due to intense so‐ lar radiation, the brightness may be re‐ duced down to complete deactivation. Once the temperature is reduced, e.g. through shadow or climate control system, the normal functions are re-established.

Switching on

Switch on the ignition.

2. Press the controller.

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Switching off

2. "Turn off control display"

Press button.

Controller with navigation system

The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ rectly. The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings.

Some functions of the onboard monitor can be operated using the touchpad on the controller:

Turn.

3. Move in four directions.

Buttons on controller

Press button Function

MENU Open the main menu.

RADIO Opens the Radio menu.

MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu.

NAV Opens the Navigation menu.

TEL Opens the phone menu.

BACK Displays the previous display.

OPTION Opens the Options menu.

2. Press.

Controller without navigation system

The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ rectly. The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings.

Turn.

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2. Press.

3. Move in two directions.

Buttons on controller

Onboard monitor

The main menu is displayed.

All onboard monitor functions can be called up via the main menu.

Selecting menu items

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted.

Press button Function

MENU Open the main menu.

AUDIO Open audio menu last listened to,

switch between audio menus.

TEL Opens the phone menu.

BACK Open previous panel.

OPTION Opens the Options menu.

Operating concept

Opening the main menu

Press button.

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2. Press the controller.

Menu items in the Owner's Manual

In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings".

Changing between panels

After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.

▷ Move the controller to the left.

Closes current display and shows previous display.

Reopens previous display by pressing BACK button. In this case, the current panel is not closed.

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▷ Move the controller to the right.

Opens new display on top of previous screen.

Arrows pointing to the left or right indicate that additional panels can be opened.

Opening the Options menu

Press button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is displayed.

3. Press the controller.

Activating/deactivating the functions

Several menu items are preceded by a check‐ box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐ vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

Touchpad

Some functions of the onboard monitor can be operated using the touchpad on the controller:

Additional options: move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.

Options menu

The "Options" menu consists of various areas:

▷ Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen".

▷ Control options for the selected main

menu, e.g., for "Radio".

▷ If applicable, further operating options for

the selected menu, e.g., "Store station".

Changing settings

Select a field.

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Selecting functions

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Touchpad"

3. Select the desired function.

▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers.

▷ "Interactive map": viewing the interac‐

tive map.

▷ "Audio feedback": pronounces entered

letters and numbers.

Entering letters and numbers

Entering letters requires some practice at the beginning. When entering, pay attention to the following:

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▷ The system distinguishes between upper

and lower-case letters and numbers. For entries, it may be necessary to change be‐ tween upper and lower-case letters, num‐ bers and characters, refer to page 25.

▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on

the Control Display.

▷ Always enter associated characters, such as

accents or periods so that the letter can be clearly recognized. Possible input depends on the set language. Where necessary, en‐ ter special characters via the controller.

▷ To delete a character, slide to the left on

the touchpad.

▷ To enter a blank space, slide to the right in

the center of the touchpad.

▷ To enter a hyphen, slide to the right in the

upper area of the touchpad.

▷ To enter an underscore, swipe to the right

in the lower area of the touchpad.

Operating the interactive map

The interactive map in the navigation system can be moved via the touchpad.

Function Controls

Interactive map. Swipe into respective

direction.

Example: setting the clock

Setting the clock

On the Control Display:

2. Turn the Controller until "Settings" is

3. If necessary, move the Controller to the left

4. Turn the Controller until "Time/Date" is

5. Turn the Controller until "Time:" is high‐

Press button. The main menu is dis‐

played.

highlighted, and then press the Controller.

to display "Time/Date".

highlighted, and then press the Controller.

lighted, and then press the Controller.

Enlarge/shrink in‐ teractive map.

Display menu. Tap once.

Drag in or out on the touchpad with fingers.

Changing settings

You may change Control Display settings, for example the volume, via touchpad. Swipe left or right accordingly.

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6. Turn the Controller to set the hours and

press the Controller.

7. Turn the Controller to set the minutes and

press the Controller.

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Additional information

Status field

The following information is displayed in the status field at the top right:

▷ Time.

▷ Current entertainment source.

▷ Sound output, on/off.

▷ Wireless network reception strength.

▷ Phone status.

▷ Traffic bulletin reception.

Status field symbols

The symbols are grouped as follows:

Radio symbols

Symbol Meaning

HD Radio station is being received.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Telephone symbols

Symbol Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Wireless network reception strength.

Symbol flashes: network search.

Wireless network is not available.

Bluetooth is switched on.

Roaming is active.

Text message was received.

Check the SIM card.

SIM card is blocked.

Symbol Meaning

SIM card is missing.

Enter PIN.

Entertainment symbols

Symbol Meaning

Music collection.

Gracenote® database.

AUX-IN port.

USB audio interface.

Additional symbols

Symbol Meaning

Spoken instructions are turned off.

Split screen

General information

Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, for example, infor‐ mation from the onboard computer.

In the divided screen view, the so-called split screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.

Switching the split screen on/off

On the Control Display:

1. Press button.

2. "Split screen"

Selecting the display

On the Control Display:

1. Press button.

2. "Split screen"

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3. Move the Controller until the split screen is

selected.

4. Press the Controller or select "Split screen

content".

5. Select the desired menu item.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

The onboard monitor functions can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly, e.g., radio stations, naviga‐ tion destinations, phone numbers and menu entries.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Saving a function

Highlight function via the onboard monitor.

Running a function

This means, e.g., that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.

Press and hold the desired button,

until a signal sounds.

Press button.

The function will work immediately.

Displaying the button assignment

Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear gloves or use objects.

The key assignment is displayed at top edge of screen.

Deleting the button assignments

Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for

approx. 5 seconds.

2. "OK"

Deleting personal in the vehicle

The concept

Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves per‐ sonal data, such as stored radio stations. These personal data can be permanently deleted via the onboard monitor.

General information

Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐ lowing data can be deleted:

▷ Personal Profile settings.

▷ Stored radio stations.

▷ Stored Favorites buttons.

▷ Travel and on-board computer information.

▷ Music collection.

▷ Navigation, e.g. stored destinations.

▷ Phone book.

▷ Voice notes

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Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up to 30 minutes.

Functional requirement

Data can only be deleted while stationary.

Deleting data

Heed and follow the instructions on the Control Display.

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. "Settings"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Delete all personal data"

5. "Continue"

6. "OK"

Entering letters and numbers

General information

On the Control Display:

Turn the controller: select letters or num‐

bers.

2. Select additional letters or numbers if

needed.

3. "OK": confirm the entry.

Symbol Function

Enter the letters.

Enter the numbers.

or Tip controller up.

Without navigation system

Select symbol.

Entry comparison

Entering names and addresses: choice is nar‐ rowed down with every letter entered and let‐ ters may be added automatically.

Entries are continuously compared with data stored in the vehicle.

▷ Only those letters are offered during input

for which data is available.

▷ Destination search: place names can be en‐

tered in all languages that are available on the Control Display.

Symbol Function

Press the controller: delete the letter

or number.

Press the controller for an extended

period: delete all letters or numbers.

Switching between cases, letters and numbers

Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers:

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Voice activation system

Vehicle features and op‐ tions

The concept

▷ Most functions displayed on the Control

Display can be operated by voice com‐ mands via the voice activation system. The system supports you with announcements during input.

▷ Functions that can only be used when the

vehicle is stationary cannot be used via the voice activation system.

▷ The system uses a special microphone on

the driver's side.

▷ ›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's Man‐

ual to use with the voice activation system.

Requirements

Via the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so that the spoken commands can be identi‐ fied.

Set the language, refer to page 93.

Using voice activation

Using the voice activation system

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐

cates that the voice activation system is active.

If no other commands are available, operate the function via the onboard monitor.

Press button on the steering wheel.

A command that is recognized by the voice activation system is announced and dis‐ played in the instrument cluster.

Terminating the voice activation system

Briefly press the button on the steering wheel or ›Cancel‹.

Possible commands

Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands.

The available commands depend on the menu that is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐ play.

There are short commands for many functions.

You may select lists such as phone lists via voice activation. Read these lists out loud ex‐ actly as they show in the respective list.

Having possible commands read aloud

You can have available commands read out loud for you: ›Voice commands‹

E.g. if the "Settings" menu is displayed, the commands for the settings are read out loud.

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Executing functions using short commands

Execute functions on the main menu via short commands. It almost doesn't matter which menu item is selected, for example, ›Vehicle status‹.

The list for short commands of the voice activa‐ tion system can be called up via the Integrated Owner's Manual on the Control Display.

Help dialog for the voice activation system

Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹

Additional commands for the help dialog:

▷ ›Help with examples‹: announces informa‐

tion about the current operating options and the most important commands for them.

▷ ›Help with voice activation‹: information

about the principle of operation for the voice activation system is announced.

One example: opening the tone settings

Via the main menu

The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the controller.

Turn on the Entertainment sound output if

needed.

3. ›Radio‹

4. ›Tone‹

Press button on the steering wheel.

3. ›Tone‹

Press button on the steering wheel.

Setting the voice dialog

Set system to standard dialog or use a short version.

The short version of the voice dialog plays back short messages in abbreviated form.

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Speech type:"

4. Select setting.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐ structions until the desired volume is set.

▷ The volume remains constant even if the

volume of other audio sources is changed.

▷ The volume is stored for the profile cur‐

rently used.

Information on Emer‐ gency Requests

Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐ tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐ tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a phone connection.

Via short command

The desired tone settings can also be started via a short command.

Turn on the Entertainment sound output if

needed.

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Voice activation system

Environmental condi‐ tions

▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters

smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐ sis, and speed.

▷ Always say commands in the language of

the voice activation system.

▷ Keep the doors, windows, and convertible

top closed to prevent noise interference.

▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle

while speaking.

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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Vehicle features and op‐ tions

Integrated Owner's Man‐ ual in the vehicle

The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐ played on the Control Display. It specifically de‐ scribes features and functions found in the ve‐ hicle.

Components of the Integrated Owner's Manual

The Integrated Owner's Manual consists of three parts, which offer various levels of infor‐ mation or possible access.

Owner's Manual

Search for information and descriptions by en‐ tering terms selected from the index.

Select components

2. Turn the Controller: open "Vehicle

3. Press the Controller.

4. Selecting desired range:

Press button.

info".

▷ "Quick reference"

▷ "Search by pictures"

▷ "Owner's Manual"

Leafing through the Owner's Manual

Quick Reference Guide

The Quick Reference Guide provides informa‐ tion how to operate the car, how to use basic vehicle functions and what to do in case of a breakdown. This information can also be dis‐ played while driving.

Search by images

Image search provides information and de‐ scriptions. This is helpful when the terminology for a feature is not at hand.

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Page by page with link access

Turn the Controller until the next or previous page is displayed.

Page by page without link access

Scroll through the pages directly while skipping the links.

Highlight the symbol once. Now simply press the Controller to browse from page to page.

Scroll back.

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Scroll forward.

Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function

The relevant information can be displayed di‐ rectly..

Opening via the onboard monitor

To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the options menu:

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

Press button or move the Controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.

Opening when a Check Control message is displayed

Directly from the Check Control message on the Control Display:

"Display Owner's Manual"

Changing between a function and the Owner's Manual

To switch from a function, e.g., radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to alternate between the two displays:

To alternate permanently between the last dis‐ played function and the last displayed page of the Owner's Manual repeat steps 4 & 5. Opens a new display every time.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

The Owner's Manual can be stored on the Pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly.

Storing

Select "Owner's Manual" via the onboard

monitor.

Press and hold the desired button,

until a signal sounds.

Executing

Press button.

The Owner's Manual is displayed im‐

mediately.

1. Press button or move the Controller to

the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

3. Select the desired page in the Owner's

Manual.

Press button again to return to last

displayed function.

Press button to return to the page of

the Owner's Manual displayed last.

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HANDLE ME.

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DRIVING TIPS

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

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Vehicle features and op‐ tions

Remote control/key

General information

The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐ trols with integrated key.

Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐ tery.

You may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country-specific ver‐ sion. For Settings, refer to page 43.

The vehicle stores personal settings for every remote control. Personal Profile, refer to page 36.

The remote controls hold information on re‐ quired maintenance. Service data in the remote control, refer to page 206

Overview

1 Unlocking

2 Locking

3 Unlocking the trunk lid

4 Panic mode

Integrated key

Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, ar‐ row 2.

The driver's door can be unlocked and locked without remote control, refer to page 40, us‐ ing the integrated key.

The integrated key can also be used for the glove compartment on the front passenger side.

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Replacing the battery

1. Remove integrated key from remote con‐

trol.

2. Slide the key into the opening and raise the

cover.

The battery compartment is accessible.

3. Slide the key in the cover of the battery

compartment and raise the cover.

4. Insert a battery of the same type with the

positive side facing up.

5. Insert lid and cover.

6. Push key into the remote control until it en‐

gages.

Have old batteries disposed of by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐ fied service center or repair shop or

take them to a collection point.

Loss of the remote controls

The lost remote control can be blocked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Emergency detection of remote control

The concept

The engine can be started via emergency de‐ tection of the remote control, if the remote control is not recognized by the vehicle.

General information

A Check Control message is displayed.

Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ lowing circumstances:

▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replace the battery, refer to page 35.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power.

▷ Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity.

▷ Interference of radio transmission by a

charging process of mobile devices, e.g., charging of a mobile phone.

New remote controls

New remote controls are available from a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

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Starting the engine

1. Hold the remote control as shown against

the marked area on the steering column.

2. Start the engine within 10 seconds.

If the remote control is not detected, slightly change the position of the remote control and repeat the procedure.

Personal Profile

The concept

Using Personal Profile, individual settings for several drivers can be saved and called up again at a later time.

General information

There are three profiles with which personal ve‐ hicle settings can be stored. Every remote con‐ trol has one of these profiles assigned.

If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐ trol, the assigned personal profile will be acti‐ vated. All settings stored in the profile are auto‐ matically applied.

If several drivers use their own remote control, the vehicle will adjust the personal settings dur‐ ing unlocking. These settings are also restored, if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a person with a different remote control.

Changes to the settings are automatically saved in the profile currently activated.

If another profile is selected via the onboard monitor, the settings saved in it will be applied

automatically. The new profile is assigned to the remote control currently used.

There is an additional guest profile available that is not assigned to any remote control: It can be used to apply settings in the vehicle without changing the personal profiles.

Adjusting

The settings for the following systems and func‐ tions are saved in the active profile. The scope of storable settings is country- and equipmentdependable.

▷ Unlocking and locking.

▷ Lights.

▷ Radio.

▷ Instrument cluster.

▷ Programmable memory buttons.

▷ Volumes, tone.

▷ Control Display.

▷ Climate control.

▷ Navigation.

▷ Park Distance Control PDC.

▷ Rearview camera

▷ Head-up Display.

▷ Driving Dynamics Control.

▷ Intelligent Safety.

Profile management

Opening profiles

Regardless of the remote control in use a differ‐ ent profile may be activated.

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Select a profile.

The following functions are executed:

▷ All settings stored in the called-up profile

are automatically applied.

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▷ The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐

mote control being used at the time.

▷ If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐

ent remote control, this profile will apply to both remote controls. It cannot be differen‐ tiated anymore between the settings for the two remote controls.

Renaming profiles

A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐ file to avoid confusion between the profiles.

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

The current profile is selected.

3. Open "Options".

4. "Rename current profile"

Resetting profiles

The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values.

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

The current profile is selected.

3. Open "Options".

4. "Reset current profile"

Exporting profiles

Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐ ported.

This can be helpful for securing and retrieving personal settings, before delivering the vehicle to a workshop, for example. Profiles can be taken to another vehicle equipped with the Personal Profile function.

Export is made via the USB port to a USB de‐ vice.

Popular file systems for USB devices are sup‐ ported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recom‐

mended formats for profile export. Other for‐ mats may not support the export.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Export profile"

4. "USB device"

Importing profiles

Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐ ported via the USB interface.

Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐ ported profile.

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Import profile"

4. "USB device"

Using the guest profile

The guest profile is for individual settings that are saved in none of the three personal profiles.

This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile.

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Guest"

4. Adjust the settings.

The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not assigned to the current remote control.

Display profile list during start

The profile list can be displayed during each start to select the desired profile.

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Display user list at startup"

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Using the remote con‐ trol

Information

WARNING

People or animals in the vehicle can lock the doors from the inside and lock themselves in. The vehicle can then not be opened from the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the remote control along so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.◀

Unlocking

Press button on the remote control.

▷ The vehicle is unlocked.

▷ The interior lights are switched on, when it

is dark outside, the courtesy lamps and the MINI logo projection are also switched on.

These functions are not available if the inte‐ rior lamps were switched off manually.

▷ The welcome lamps are switched on, if this

function was activated.

For 3-door models:

Press button on the remote control twice in direct succession to activate comfort entry.

When the door is opened, the window is low‐ ered more to make it easier to enter the vehi‐ cle.

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked. Create the settings, refer to page 43.

The alarm system, refer to page 44, is switched off.

Convenient opening

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed on opening and closing the hardtop. There is a risk of inju‐ ries. When opening and closing the hardtop,

observe the opening procedure and keep the area of movement free.◀

Press and hold this button on the re‐ mote control after unlocking.

The windows and the sliding sun roof inte‐ grated into the convertible top are opened, as long as the button on the remote control is pressed.

With Comfort Access, the remote control can be used to open the convertible top when in the vicinity of the vehicle.

Press the remote control button again

after the sliding sun roof integrated into the convertible top is fully opened. Press and hold the button until the convertible top is fully opened and locked.

Leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops the mo‐ tion.

Locking

WARNING

Unlocking from the inside is only possible

with special knowledge.

If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐ cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it.◀

The driver's door must be closed.

Press button on the remote control.

The alarm system, refer to page 44, is switched on.

If the vehicle horn honks twice when you lock the car, this means that the engine or ignition is still switched on. In this case, the engine or ig‐ nition must be switched off by means of the Start/Stop button.

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Convenient closing

WARNING

With convenient closing, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the doors is clear during convenient closing.◀

Press and hold the button on the re‐

mote control in the area close to the vehicle, until the closing operation is com‐ pleted.

The windows and convertible top close.

Releasing the button stops the closing proce‐ dure. Leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops the motion of the convertible top.

Press button in the vicinity of the vehicle again until the convertible top operation is com‐ pleted.

Switching on interior lights and courtesy lights

Press button on the remote control

with the vehicle locked.

The interior lights are switched on, when it is dark outside, the courtesy lamps and the MINI logo projection are also switched on.

These functions are not available if the interior lamps were switched off manually.

If the button is pressed within 10 seconds of when the vehicle was locked Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-theft warning system, refer to page 45, are turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds before press‐ ing the button again.

Unlocking the tailgate

Press button on the remote control for approx. 1 second.

The tailgate opens slightly, regardless of whether the vehicle was previously locked or unlocked.

To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area.

Depending on the features and the country version, it is also possible to have door un‐ locked. Create the settings, refer to page 43.

If the doors were not unlocked, the trunk lid is locked again as soon as it closes.

Malfunction

Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ lowing circumstances:

▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replace the battery, refer to page 35.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power.

▷ Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity.

Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the vehicle using the integrated key, refer to page 40.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.

Press button on the remote control for

at least 3 seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

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For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:

FCC ID:

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▷ LX8766S.

▷ LX8766E.

▷ LX8CAS.

▷ LX8CAS2.

▷ MYTCAS4.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

▷ This device may not cause harmful interfer‐

ence, and

▷ this device must accept any interference re‐

ceived, 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.

Without remote control

From the outside

WARNING

Unlocking from the inside is only possible

with special knowledge.

The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.

1. Remove lid on the door lock.

To do this, slide the integrated key into the opening from below and remove the lid.

2. Unlock or lock door lock.

Alarm system

The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is locked with the integrated key.

The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the door lock. In order to terminate this alarm, un‐ lock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition, if needed, through emergency detection of the remote control, refer to page 35.

From the inside

Locking and unlocking

ATTENTION

The door lock is permanently joined with the door. The door handle can be moved. When pulling the door handle with the inte‐ grated key inserted, paint or key can be dam‐ aged. There is a risk of damage to property. Re‐ move the integrated key before pulling the outside door handle.◀

Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door lock using the integrated key, refer to page 34.

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Vehicle is locked.

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Press button.

The vehicle is unlocked.

Pressing the buttons for the central locking sys‐ tem locks and unlocks the closed doors and the tailgate, but they are not secured against theft.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning system and interior lights come on.

Unlocking and opening

▷ Press the central locking system

button to unlock the doors to‐ gether, and then pull the door handle above the armrest.

▷ Pull the door opener on the door to be

opened. The other door remain locked.

Tailgate

Information

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when operat‐ ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injuries. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀

To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area.

▷ Unlock the vehicle and press the button on

the tailgate.

▷ Press button on the remote control

for approx. 1 second.

As the case may be, the doors are also un‐ locked. Unlocking with the remote control, refer to page 39.

The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung downward.

Opening from the inside

With the vehicle is stationary, press the button in the driver's floor area.

Closing

To close the tailgate, swivel it upwards and press it closed.

Emergency unlocking

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The tailgate unlocks.

Opening from the outside

When the tailgate is opened, make sure there is sufficient clearance to prevent damage.

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Comfort Access

The concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control.

All you need to do is to have the remote control with you, such as in your pants pocket.

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The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is in close proximity or in the car's interior.

Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions:

▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

▷ Convenient closing.

▷ Unlocking of the tailgate separately.

Information

To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area.

Functional requirements

▷ There are no sources of interference

nearby.

▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control

must be located outside of the vehicle near the doors.

▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

▷ The engine can only be started if the re‐

mote control is in the vehicle.

Unlocking

Locking

On the driver's or front passenger's door han‐ dle, press the button.

This corresponds to pressing the remote control button:

If a door was unlocked and opened from the inside via the door opener, all other doors con‐ tinue to be locked. This is the case, if the vehi‐ cle was locked automatically after driving off or via the central locking system button. In this case, all doors are unlocked, when pressing the button on the door handle. The button must be pressed again for locking.

To save battery power, ensure that all power consumers are turned off before locking the ve‐ hicle.

On the driver's or front passenger's door han‐ dle, press the button.

This corresponds to pressing the remote control button:

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WARNING

With convenient closing, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the doors is clear during convenient closing.◀

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Press and hold down the handle of the driver or the front seat passenger.

This corresponds to pressing and holding the remote control button:

In addition to locking, the convertible top and the windows are closed.

Press and hold the button, until the convertible top is fully closed.

Unlocking the tailgate separately

Press button on the exterior of the trunk lid.

This corresponds to pressing the remote control button:

The situation of the doors does not change.

CONTROLS

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control or using the integrated key, refer to page 40.

Adjusting

Unlocking

The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐ sonal Profile, refer to page 36.

Doors

"Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function.

▷ "Driver's door only"

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐ locks the entire vehicle.

▷ "All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Malfunction

Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ lowing circumstances:

▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replace the battery, refer to page 35.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power.

▷ Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity.

Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices.

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Tailgate

Depending on optional features and country version, this setting is not offered in some cases.

"Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function.

Locking

The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐ sonal Profile, refer to page 36.

"Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select desired setting.

▷ "Lock if no door is opened"

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The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if no door is opened after unlocking.

▷ "Lock after start driving"

The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off.

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select desired setting.

▷ With alarm system:

"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"

Unlocking is signaled by one honk of the horn.

▷ "Flash when lock/unlock"

Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, locking by one.

Alarm system

The concept

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm system responds to:

▷ Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.

▷ Movements in the vehicle interior.

▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐

tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing the car.

▷ Disconnected battery voltage.

The alarm system briefly signals tampering:

▷ Acoustic alarm.

▷ By switching on the hazard warning system.

▷ By flashing the daytime running lights.

Switching on and off

When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or with Comfort Access,

the alarm system is switched on and off at the same time.

Door lock with the alarm system switched on

The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock.

Switching off the alarm, refer to page 45.

Tailgate with the alarm system switched on

The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm system is switched on.

After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and monitored again when the doors are locked. The hazard warning system flashes once.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.

Press button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror

▷ The indicator lamp flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched on.

▷ Indicator lamp flashes for approx. 10 sec‐

onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec‐ onds:

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Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate are not correctly closed. Correctly closed access points are secured.

When the still open access points are closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be switched on.

▷ The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐

ing:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the engine ignition is switched on, but no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

An alarm has been triggered.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.

The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed.

Interior motion sensor

The interior is monitored to the height of the seats. The alarm system is switched on together with the interior motion sensor even when the convertible top is open. Falling objects such as leaves can trigger the alarm unintentionally.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐ lowing situations:

▷ In automatic car washes.

▷ In duplex garages.

▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles,

at sea or on a trailer.

▷ With animals in the vehicle.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

Press the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon as the vehi‐

cle is locked.

The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐ onds and then continues to flash.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor are turned off until the vehicle is locked again.

Switching off the alarm

▷ Unlock vehicle with the remote control or

switch on the ignition, if needed through emergency detection of remote control, re‐ fer to page 35.

▷ For Comfort Access:If you have the remote

control with you, unlock vehicle using the button on the driver's side or passenger side door.

Power windows

Information

WARNING

Unattended children or animals can cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐ selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐ tions:

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐ hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the windows are automatically closed except a gap.

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Overview

Opening

▷

See also: Convenient opening, refer to page 38, via remote control.

Press the button to the resistance

point.

The window opens while the switch is held.

Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

The window opens automatically. Pressing again stops the motion.

Press the button to the resistance

point.

All side windows open at the same time, while the switch is being held.

Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

All side windows open automatically at the same time. Pressing again stops the mo‐ tion.

▷

See also: Convenient closing, refer to page 39, via remote control.

See also: closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to page 42.

Pull the switch to the resistance point.

The window closes while the switch is held.

Pull the switch beyond the resistance

point.

The window closes automatically if the door is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.

Pull the switch.

All side windows close at the same time, while the switch is being held.

Pinch protection system

WARNING

When operating the windows, body parts and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing.◀

WARNING

Accessories on the windows such as an‐ tennas can impact jam protection. There is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in the area of movement of the windows.◀

If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as a window closes, closing is interrupted.

The window reopens slightly.

Closing

WARNING

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Closing without the pinch protection system

WARNING

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In case of danger from the outside or if ice might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐ lows:

1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and

hold it there.

The pinch protection is limited and the win‐ dow opens slightly if the closing force ex‐ ceeds a certain threshold.

2. Pull the switch past the resistance point

again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.

The window closes without jam protection.

Malfunction

General information

In certain situations a window can only be op‐ erated to a limited extent.

▷ After a power failure during the opening or

closing process, the a window can only be operated to a limited extent. The system must be initialized in this case.

▷ The power window motors are equipped

with overheating protection. If a window is opened and closed several times within a short period of time, the overheating pro‐ tection switches the motor off for approx. five minutes. During this period, the win‐ dow can only be closed.

that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing.◀

1. Open the affected window completely.

4. Release switch.

Pull the switch to the resistance point

and hold.

The window closes.

Continue holding the switch pulled to

the resistance point.

Depending on the equipment, the window opens and closes one or twice after approx. 15 seconds.

Convertible top with in‐ tegrated sliding sun roof

Overview

Initializing the system

The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running.

During the initialization, the affected window closes without jam protection.

WARNING

When operating the windows, body parts and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure

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Convertible top and sliding sun roof switch

Sliding sun roof

Opening and closing

Before closing the sliding sun roof, remove any foreign objects from the windshield frame; oth‐ erwise, closing may be prevented.

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Opening and closing

Press the switch backward, until the desired position is reached or the sliding sun roof is fully open.

Press the switch forward, until the desired position is reached or the sliding sun roof is closed.

Convertible top

General information

The convertible top can be opened or closed at speeds up to approx. 18 mph/30 km/h.

If the vehicle is accelerated above a speed of approx. 18 mph/30 km/h while the convertible top is being moved, the convertible top move‐ ment stops.

Observe the following information:

▷ While the convertible top is moving, it is not

possible to open the tailgate.

▷ If possible, close the convertible top when

the vehicle is parked. A closed convertible top protects it from weather-related dam‐ age and to some extent from theft.

▷ Even when the convertible top is closed,

only store valuables in the locked cargo area.

▷ At higher speeds, vacuum produced in the

vehicle interior causes the convertible top to begin to flutter. Increase the amount of air via the automatic climate control so that no vacuum is produced in the vehicle.

▷ It is not possible to start the engine and op‐

erate the convertible top simultaneously. When the engine is started using the Start/ Stop button or using the Auto Start/Stop function, the convertible top movement is briefly interrupted.

▷ Opening a door interrupts closure of the

convertible top.

▷ When loading the cargo area, make sure

that the cargo does not push against the

cargo area partition, refer to page 50, from below.

▷ In order to protect the battery, move the

convertible top only when the engine is running if possible.

▷ Before closing the convertible top, remove

any foreign objects from the windshield frame; otherwise, closing may be pre‐ vented.

Information

▷ The tailgate can normally not be opened if

the convertible top is not fully opened or closed. Always open and close the converti‐ ble top completely.

▷ If possible, close the convertible top when

the vehicle is parked. A closed convertible top protects it from weather-related dam‐ age and to some extent from theft.

▷ Even when the convertible top is closed,

only store valuables in the locked cargo area.

▷ At higher speeds, vacuum produced in the

vehicle interior causes the convertible top to begin to flutter. Increase the amount of air via the automatic climate control so that no vacuum is produced in the vehicle.

▷ It is not possible to start the engine and op‐

erate the convertible top simultaneously. When the engine is started using the Start/ Stop button or using the Auto Start/Stop function, the convertible top movement is briefly interrupted.

▷ At temperatures below +14 ℉/-10 ℃, the

convertible top cannot be opened.

▷ Opening or closing a door interrupts closing

the convertible top.

CAUTION

Incorrect operation can damage the con‐

vertible top and other parts of the vehicle.

There is a risk of property damage. During op‐ eration, heed the following points:

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▷ Keep the area of movement of the conver‐

tible top clear because the convertible top swivels out upward. Maximum area of movement: 98.5 inches/2.5 meters.

▷ Do not leave the convertible top open for

more than a day while it is wet.

▷ Do not open the convertible top, if it is wet,

covered in snow, iced up, or dirty.

▷ Do not place objects on the convertible top.

▷ The rollover protection system may not be

triggered.

▷ Do not operate convertible top on uneven

sections of road.

▷ Always open or close the convertible top

completely. The convertible top is only locked in the final positions.

▷ Make sure that no objects are on the cargo

cover when opening the convertible top.◀

WARNING

When opening and closing the converti‐ ble top, body parts can be jammed, for exam‐ ple by the mechanism. There is a risk of injuries. Make sure that the area of movement of the convertible top is clear during operation.◀

WARNING

When operating the convertible top while driving, the view to the rear may be limited. At speeds above 20 mph/30 km/h the convertible top remains in its current position. There is a danger of accidents and property damage. When operating the convertible top while driv‐ ing, observe traffic attentively and if necessary, reduce speed. Do not operate while backing up or with wind.◀

WARNING

The convertible top is not suitable for the mounting of roof carrier systems. The roof car‐ rier could come loose. There is a risk of an acci‐ dent. Do not attach any roof carrier systems to the convertible top.◀

Functional requirements

The ignition or radio-ready state must be switched on.

The following requirements must be fulfilled in order to be able to move the convertible top.

▷ The cargo area partition is stored and

latched in the bottom position.

▷ The tailgate is closed.

▷ The external temperature is above

14 ℉/-10 ℃.

▷ The voltage of the vehicle electrical system

is sufficient.

▷ The convertible top drive is not overheat‐

ing.

▷ The vehicle speed is not too high.

▷ The windows can be lowered.

If this requirement is not met, a check control message is displayed.

Opening and closing from the inside

In order to protect the battery, move the con‐ vertible top only when the engine is running if possible.

Before closing the convertible top, remove any foreign objects from the windshield frame; oth‐ erwise, closing may be prevented.

Press the switch backward, until the sliding sun roof is open.

Press the switch backward again. The windows are rolled down,

and the convertible top opens as longs as the switch is pressed. After the conver‐ tible top is completely open, the switch can be held or pressed again briefly in order to raise the windows.

Press and hold switch forward.

The windows are lowered, the

convertible top closes and the

windows are raised again as long

as the switch is pressed.

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Opening and closing

Push and hold the switch until the convertible top is completely open or closed and the end of the procedure is indicated by a corresponding Check Control message.

WARNING

A convertible top that is not completely open or closed is not locked and can open by itself while driving due to the wind. There is a risk of injuries or a risk of property damage. Make sure that the convertible top is always completely open or closed.◀

The convertible top movement is interrupted if the switch is released. The sequence can be continued in the desired direction using the switch.

Operate switch again until the convertible op‐ eration is terminated.

Convenient operation from outside

When equipped with Comfort Access the con‐ vertible top can also be operated from outside.

▷ Convenient opening, refer to page 38, via

the remote control.

▷ Convenient closing, refer to page 39, via

the remote control.

▷ Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer

to page 41.

Safety information

WARNING

The convertible top cannot be locked in the fully open position if there is an electrical malfunction and would raise while driving. There is a risk of an accident. Do not manually open the convertible top. If possible, have an open convertible top manually closed by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.◀

Before closing

To provide the persons involved with more

space, lower the windows fully.

2. Switching off the ignition.

3. Take the hexagon wrench and screwdriver

out of the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 208.

Unlocking the convertible top

Loosen and remove screw, arrow, using the

hexagonal wrench.

Cargo area partition

With the convertible top closed, the cargo area volume can be expanded.

Expanding the cargo area volume, refer to page 158.

Manually closing the convertible top

General information

If the convertible top has an electrical malfunc‐ tion, it can be closed manually. Two persons are necessary to do this.

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2. Slide the cover in driving direction, arrow 1,

and pull it outward, arrow 2. Next, turn up‐ ward in driving direction, arrow 3.

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If have difficulties removing the cover, per‐ form step 3 first.

3. Pull sensor from the cover, arrow, and place

it on the side trim.

4. Loosen and remove the second screw, ar‐

row, using the hexagonal wrench.

Swivel the cable out sidewards so it cannot be jammed.

6. Unlock the second side frame. The sensor is

located on the left side of the vehicle.

Closing the convertible top

Grasp the convertible top with two people,

with both hands on the two side frames.

2. Lift out the convertible top evenly on both

sides and swivel forward onto the wind‐ shield panel.

To lift out the convertible top, pull firmly on the side frame, if necessary.

5. Slightly lift the side frame, arrow 1, and pull

sensor with cable forward out from the guide, arrow 2.

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3. In the vehicle, lift the cover in the center of

the roof using the screwdriver.

4. For this purpose, insert the hexagon

wrench into the designated receptacle in the center of the roof and press push up‐ ward, arrow 1.

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Opening and closing

Turn the hexagon wrench counterclockwise to open the side frame lock.

5. Pull of the locking elements from the pins

on the left and right side of the side frames, arrow.

6. Insert the pins on the side frames into the

receptacles on the windshield frame.

Wind deflector

The concept

The wind deflector reduces the air movement in the vehicle interior when driving with the convertible top down.

Installation

The wind deflector is located in a protective jacket in the cargo area.

To protect the head restraints from dam‐ age,slide the rear head restraints into the upper position prior to installation and removal.

Take the wind deflector out of the protec‐

tive jacket.

Fully unfold the wind deflector so that the handle, arrow 1, folds down and locks the wind deflector.

7. Turn the hexagon wrench clockwise to

close the side frame lock.

8. Continue turning the hexagon wrench

clockwise to close the sliding sun roof.

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2. Open the rear side window if necessary.

Insert wind deflector from one side of the vehicle with the pins in the corresponding fixing points on the opposite side of the ve‐ hicle.

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3. To release the lock, fold the handle up and

hold it.

4. Press the wind deflector inwardly and up,

arrow 1, to the extent that the wind deflec‐ tor can be positioned in front of the fixing points on the installation side.

Release the handle.

Press the wind deflector downward, while inserting the pins in the corresponding fix‐ ing points, arrows 2.

CAUTION

When moving the front seats back, the wind deflector can be damaged. There is a risk of property damage. Make sure that the area of movement is clear prior to moving the front seats back.◀

Removing

Proceed in reverse sequence.

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed on operating the wind deflector. There is a risk of injuries. Make sure that the area of movement around the wind deflector is clear when installing and removing it and folding it up.◀

5. Press the wind deflector downward in the

middle, until the handle engages, arrows 1.

Grasp the inner framework of the wind de‐ flector and fold it up, arrow 2.

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Vehicle features and op‐ tions

Sitting safely

The ideal seating position meeting the needs of the occupants can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.

The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with:

▷ Safety belts, refer to page 56.

▷ Head restraints, refer to page 58.

▷ Airbags, refer to page 105.

Seats

Information

WARNING

Seat adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle control could be lost. There is risk of an acci‐ dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's side when the vehicle is stationary.◀

of sliding under the safety belt in an accident. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Adjust the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust the backrest so that it is in the most upright posi‐ tion as possible and do not adjust again while driving.◀

WARNING

There is risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment.◀

Adjusting seats

Overview

1 Forward/backward

2 Thigh support

3 Height

4 Backrest tilt

WARNING

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Forward/backward

Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction.

After releasing the lever, move the seat forward or back slightly making sure it engages prop‐ erly.

Height

Lumbar support

The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐ gion of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture.

Turn the wheel in order to increase or decrease the curvature.

Thigh support

Pull the lever up or press it down as often as needed to reach the desired height.

Backrest tilt

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

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Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support.

Entering the rear

Information

WARNING

There is risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment.◀

WARNING

Unexpected movements of the backrest while driving may occur due to an unlocked backrest. Vehicle control could be lost. There is

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a risk of injuries. Fold back and lock the backr‐ ests before driving.◀

Fold down seat back

1. Pull lever up to the stop.

2. Fold backrest forward.

3. Push the seat forward.

Original position

The driver's seat features a mechanical mem‐ ory function for forward/back and backrest ad‐ justment.

Push the seat back into the original posi‐

tion.

2. Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.

If the backrest is folded back when the seat is not yet in the original position, the seat latches in the current position. In this case, manually adjust longitudinal direction, refer to page 55.

Front seat heating

Overview

Switching on

Press button once for each tempera‐ ture level.

The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.

If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated au‐ tomatically with the temperature selected last.

When GREEN Mode, refer to page 174, is acti‐ vated, the heater output is reduced.

Switching off

Press and hold the button, until the LEDs are no longer illuminated.

Safety belts

Number of safety belts

The vehicle is fitted with four safety belts to en‐ sure occupant safety. However, they can only offer protection when adjusted correctly.

General information

Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving off.

For the occupants' safety the belt locking mechanism triggers early. Slowly guide the safety belt out of the holder when applying it.

Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.

Information

WARNING

If the safety belt is used by more than one person, the protective effect of the safety belt cannot be ensured anymore. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Do not allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. In‐ fants and children are not allowed in an occu‐

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pant's lap, but must be transported and respec‐ tively secured in designated child restraint systems.◀

WARNING

The protective effect of the safety belts can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐ tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause additional injuries, e.g., in the event of an accident or during braking and eva‐ sive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury or dan‐ ger to life. Make sure that all occupants are wearing safety belts correctly.◀

Correct use of safety belts

▷ Wear the safety belt twist-free and as tight

to your body as possible over your lap and shoulders.

▷ Wear the safety belt deep on your hips over

your lap. The safety belt may not press on your stomach.

▷ Do not wear the safety belt on your throat,

rub it on sharp edges, guide it or jam it in across hard or fragile objects.

▷ Avoid thick clothing.

▷ Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up‐

ward around your upper body.

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

3. Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up

mechanism.

Rear belt guide

When fastening the safety belts on the rear seats, make sure that the belt guide loop is closed.

Safety belt reminder for driver's seat and front passenger seat

The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐ nal sounds. Make sure that the safety

belts are positioned correctly. The safety belt reminder is active at speeds above approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be acti‐ vated if objects are placed on the front passen‐ ger seat.

Buckling the seat belt

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.

Unbuckling the safety belt

Hold the safety belt firmly.

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Damage to safety belts

WARNING

The protective effect of the safety belts may not be fully functional or fail in the follow‐ ing situations:

▷ Safety belts are damaged, soiled or

changed in any other way.

▷ Safety belt buckle is damaged or heavily

soiled.

▷ Belt tensioners or belt retractors were

modified.

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Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts, safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt retrac‐ tors or belt anchors and keep them clean. Have the safety belts checked after an accident at the dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.◀

Front head restraints

Information

WARNING

A missing protective effect due to re‐ moved or not correctly adjusted head restraints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is a a risk of injury. Install head restraints on occupied seats prior to driving and make sure that the center of the head restraint sup‐ ports the back of the head at eye level.◀

WARNING

Objects on the head restraint reduce the protective effect in the head and neck area. There is a a risk of injury.

▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.

▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,

directly on the head restraint.

▷ Only use accessories that have been deter‐

mined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint.

▷ Do not use any accessories, e.g., pillows,

while driving.◀

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at eye level.

Distance

Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.

If necessary, adjust the distance by adjusting the tilt of the backrest.

Adjusting the height: John Cooper Works sport seat

The height of the head restraints cannot be ad‐ justed.

Adjusting the height

▷ To raise: pull.

▷ To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push

headrest down.

Removing: John Cooper Works sport seat

The head restraints cannot be removed.

Correctly adjusted head restraint

General information

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident.

Adjust the headrest via the backrest tilt as needed.

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Removing

1. Pull head restraint up as far as possible.

2. Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐

straint out completely.

To remove the head restraint, fold the backrest rearward if it is in the upright position.

Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.

Rear head restraints

Information

WARNING

Objects on the head restraint reduce the protective effect in the head and neck area. There is a a risk of injury.

▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.

▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,

directly on the head restraint.

▷ Only use accessories that have been deter‐

mined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint.

▷ Do not use any accessories, e.g., pillows,

while driving.◀

Correctly adjusted head restraint

General information

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident.

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at eye level.

Adjusting the height

▷ To raise: push.

▷ To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push

head restraint down.

Removing

Fold the rear backrest down, refer to page 159, before removing the head restraint, otherwise the head restraint cannot be re‐ moved.

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1. Pull head restraint up against the resist‐

ance.

2. Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐

straint out completely.

Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.

Adjusting

Mirrors

Overview

1 Adjusting 60

2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor

3 Fold in and out 61

Selecting a mirror

To change over to the other mirror:

Slide the switch.

Exterior mirrors

General information

The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver's side mirror.

Information

WARNING

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. The distance to the traffic behind could be incorrectly estimated, e.g., while changing lanes. There is risk of an acci‐ dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind by looking over your shoulder.◀

Adjusting electrically

The setting corresponds to the direction in which the button is pressed.

Adjusting manually

In case of electrical malfunction press edges of mirror.

Automatic Curb Monitor

The concept

If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on the front passenger side is tilted downward. This improves your view of the curb and other low-lying obstacles when parking, for example.

Activating

1. Slide the switch to the driver's side

mirror position.

2. Engage selector lever position R.

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Deactivating

Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position.

Fold in and out

ATTENTION

Depending on the vehicle width, the ve‐ hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Before washing, fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.◀

Press button.

Possible at speeds up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.

Folding the mirrors in and out is advantageous in the following situations:

▷ In car washes.

▷ On narrow roads.

▷ For folding mirrors back out that were

folded away manually.

Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐ matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.

Interior mirror, manually dimmable

Flip lever

To reduce the blinding effect of the interior rear view mirror, flip the lever forward.

Turn knob

Automatic heating

Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running.

Automatic dimming feature

The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto‐ matically dimmed. Photocells are used to con‐ trol the Interior mirror, refer to page 61.

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Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by the interior mirror.

Interior mirror, automatic dimming feature

Overview

Photocells are used for control:

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▷ In the mirror glass.

▷ On the back of the mirror.

Adjusting

Functional requirements

▷ Keep the photocells clean.

▷ Do not cover the area between the inside

rearview mirror and the windshield.

Steering wheel

Information

WARNING

Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel move‐ ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is risk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary only.◀

Adjusting

Switch on the ignition.

2. Fold the lever down.

3. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion.

4. Fold the lever back.

5. Switch off the ignition again if needed.

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Vehicle features and op‐ tions

This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not

The right place for children

Information

WARNING

Unattended children or animals can cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐ selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐ tions:

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐ hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

Children should always be in the rear

WARNING

Children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm cannot correctly fasten the safety belt without suitable additional restraint systems. The protective ef‐ fect of the safety belts can be limited or lost when safety belts are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause addi‐ tional injuries, e.g., in the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Secure children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm using suitable restraint systems.◀

Accident research shows that the safest place for children is in the rear seat.

Only transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm in the rear in suitable child restraint systems provided in ac‐ cordance with the age, weight and size of the child.

Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint system can no longer be used due to their age, weight and size.

Children on the front passenger seat

Before using a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, ensure that the front, knee, and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. Automatic deactivation of front-seat passenger airbags, refer to page 107.

Information

WARNING

Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the airbags are activated. There is a risk of in‐ jury. Make sure that the front-seat passenger airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐ GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up.◀

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Transporting children safely

WARNING

The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustment or improper installation of the child seat. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Make sure that the child restraint system fits securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged. If possible, adjust the height of the head restraints or re‐ move them.◀

Installing child re‐ straint systems

Information

Pay attention to the specifications of the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting, installing, and using child restraint systems.

WARNING

In order to faciliate the installation of a backfacing child restraint system in the rear:

Move the front passenger's seat as far up as possible before folding down the backrest.

On the front passenger seat

Deactivating airbags

WARNING

After installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat, make sure that the front, knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated.

Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags au‐ tomatically, refer to page 107.

Seat position and height

Before installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust its height to the highest and thus best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event of an accident.

If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐ cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat, move the passenger seat carefully forward until the best possible belt guide position is reached.

Child seat security

The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be permanently locked to fasten child restraint systems.

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Locking the safety belt

1. Pull out the strap completely.

2. Secure the child restraint system with the

belt.

3. Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it

tight against the child restraint system. The safety belt is locked.

LATCH child restraint system

Information

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.

Pay attention to the operating and safety infor‐ mation of the child restraint system manufac‐ turer when installing and using LATCH child re‐ straint fixing systems.

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses.

Information

WARNING

If the LATCH child restraint fixing systems are not correctly engaged, the protective effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing system can be limited. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Make sure that the lower anchors are se‐ curely engaged and that the LATCH child re‐ straint fixing system fits securely against the backrest.◀

Position

The corresponding symbol shows the mounts for the lower LATCH anchors. Seats equipped with lower anchors are marked with a pair, 2, of LATCH sym‐ bols. It is not recommended to use the inner lower anchors of standard outer

LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint sys‐

Unlocking the safety belt

1. Unbuckle the belt buckle.

2. Remove the child restraint system.

3. Allow the strap to be pulled in completely.

tem on the middle seat. Use the vehicle seat belt instead for the middle seat.

Before installing LATCH child restraint fixing systems

Pull the belt away from the area of the child re‐ straint system.

Assembly of LATCH child restraint systems

1. Install child restraint system, see manufac‐

turer's information.

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐

erly connected.

Upper LATCH retaining strap

For Canadian customers Only.

The following statement is required by Trans‐ port Canada:

This vehicle is not equipped with user-ready tether anchorages. As such neither a child re‐ straint system, nor a booster cushion, requirer‐ ing the use of a tether strap can be properly se‐ cured in the vehicle.

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Vehicle features and op‐ tions

Start/Stop button

The concept

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine.

Steptronic transmission: the en‐

gine starts in selector lever posi‐ tion P or N with the brake pedal pressed when you press the Start/Stop button.

Manual transmission: the engine starts with the clutch pedal pressed when the Start/Stop but‐ ton is pressed.

Ignition on

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop but‐ ton without stepping on the clutch pedal.

Steptronic transmission: press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on the brake pedal at the same time.

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

Most of the indicator and warning lights in the instrument cluster light up for a varied length of time.

To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers.

Ignition off

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop but‐ ton again without stepping on the clutch pedal.

Steptronic transmission: shift to selector lever position P, press the Start/Stop button again without stepping on the brake.

All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go out.

To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers.

The ignition is switched off automatically in the following situations while the vehicle is station‐ ary and the engine is off:

▷ During locking, also with the low beams ac‐

tivated.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be started. This function is only available when the low beams are turned off.

▷ When opening and closing the driver door,

if the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the low beams are turned off.

▷ While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled

with driver's door open and low beams off.

▷ The low beams switch to parking lights af‐

ter approx. 15 minutes of no use.

Radio ready state

Activate radio-ready state: when the engine is running: press the Start/Stop button.

Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐ main ready for operation.

The radio-ready state is switched off automati‐ cally in the following situations:

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▷ After approx. 8 minutes.

▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central

locking system.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be started.

The radio-ready state remains active if, for ex‐ ample, the ignition is automatically switched off for the following reasons:

▷ Opening or closing the driver's door.

▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.

▷ When automatically switching from low

beams to parking lights.

If the engine is switched off and the ignition is switched on, the system automatically switches to the radio-ready state if the lights are turned off or, if correspondingly equipped, the day‐ time running lights are activated.

Starting the engine

Information

DANGER

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐ tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐ tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color‐ less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex‐ haust gases can also accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the ex‐ haust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila‐ tion.◀

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is risk of an acci‐ dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.◀

ATTENTION

In the case of repeated starting attempts or repeated starting in quick succession, the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned. The catalytic converter can overheat. There is a risk of damage to property. Avoid repeated starting in quick succession.◀

Steptronic transmission

Starting the engine

Depress the brake pedal.

2. Engage selector lever position P or N.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐ tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.

Manual transmission

Starting the engine

Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐

tral.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐ tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.

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Engine stop

Information

WARNING

Unattended children or animals can cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐ selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐ tions:

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐ hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is risk of an acci‐ dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.◀

Before driving into a car wash

So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐ serve instructions for going into an automatic car wash, refer to page 226.

Steptronic transmission

Switching off the engine

1. Engage selector lever position P with the

vehicle stopped.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

The radio-ready state is switched on.

3. Set the parking brake.

Manual transmission

Switching off the engine

With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

The radio-ready state is switched on.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

Auto Start/Stop function

The concept

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the engine during a stop, for example, in traffic congestion or at traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. The engine starts automatically for driving off.

Information

After every start of the engine using the Start/ Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in the last selected state, refer to page 70. When the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it is avail‐ able when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.

Depending on the selected driving mode, refer to page 124, the system is automatically acti‐ vated or deactivated.

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Engine stop

The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following conditions:

Manual transmission:

▷ Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is

not pressed.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

Steptronic transmission:

▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐

tion D.

▷ Brake pedal remains depressed while the

vehicle is stopped.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

In order to be able to release the brake pedal, engage lever in position P. The engine remains off.

To continue driving depress the brake pedal. When a gear is engaged, the engine starts au‐ tomatically.

The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced when the engine is switched off.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The display indicates that the Auto Start/Stop function is ready for an Automatic engine start.

▷ The external temperature is high and auto‐

matic climate control is running.

▷ The car's interior has not yet been heated

or cooled to the required level.

▷ The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐

ture.

▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the

steering wheel is being turned.

▷ After driving in reverse.

▷ Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

▷ The vehicle battery charge is very low.

▷ At higher elevations.

▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked.

▷ The parking assistant is activated.

▷ Stop-and-go traffic.

▷ Selector lever in selector lever position R, N

or M/S.

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically under the fol‐ lowing conditions:

▷ Manual transmission: clutch pedal is

pressed.

▷ Steptronic transmission: by releasing the

brake pedal.

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic en‐ gine stop have not been met.

Functional limitations

The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations:

▷ External temperature too low.

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Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met:

▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

the driver's door is open.

▷ The hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time.

The engine can only be started via the Start/ Stop button.

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Functional limitations

Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐ vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐ lowing situations:

▷ Excessive warming of the car's interior

when the cooling function is switched on.

▷ The steering wheel is turned.

▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐

tor lever position D to R, N or M/S.

▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐

tor lever position P to R, N, D or M/S.

▷ The vehicle begins rolling.

▷ Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

▷ The vehicle battery charge is very low.

▷ Excessive cooling of the car's interior when

the heating is switched on.

▷ Manual transmission: low brake vacuum

pressure; this can occur, for example, if the brake pedal is depressed a number of times in succession.

Switching the system on/off

Using the button

The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button.

▷ LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is

activated.

Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop

During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be switched off permanently, e.g., when leaving it.

Steptronic transmission:

1. Engage selector lever position P.

2. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.

3. Set the parking brake.

Manual transmission:

Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐ tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐ sons, as it is detected that no driver is present.

Press button.

▷ LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

The engine is started during an automatic engine stop.

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Malfunction

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service cen‐ ter or repair shop.

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Parking brake

Information

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is risk of an acci‐ dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.◀

Applying

The lever automatically engages after being pulled up.

The indicator lamp lights up red. The parking brake is set.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models

Releasing

Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide the lever down.

Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher

Turn signal

Using turn signals

If for once use during driving is required, en‐ gage the parking brake slightly and hold the button down.

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brake ac‐ tion, lightly apply the parking brake periodically while coasting, if traffic conditions permit.

The brake lights will not light up if the parking brake is set.

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Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

The turn signal lever returns into is starting po‐ sition after actuation.

To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to the resistance point.

Triple turn signal activation

Slightly tap lever.

The turn signal flashes three times.

The function can be activated or deactivated.

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

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2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Signaling briefly

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.

Malfunction

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

High beams, headlight flasher

▷ High beams, arrow 1.

▷ Headlight flasher, arrow 2.

Information

WARNING

If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐ age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipers are folded in when switching on.◀

ATTENTION

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on.◀

Switching on

Washer/wiper system

Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe

General information

Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly.

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The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released.

▷ Normal wiper speed: tap up once.

The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary.

▷ Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once

beyond the resistance point.

Wipers change to normal speed when vehi‐ cle comes to standstill.

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Switching off and brief wipe

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released.

▷ Brief wipe: press down once.

▷ To switch off from normal wiper speed:

press down once.

▷ To switch off from fast wiper speed: press

down twice.

Interval mode or rain sensor

The concept

Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is preset.

The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐ shield, directly behind the interior mirror.

Activating/deactivating

During trip interruption with the rain sensor switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap‐ prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati‐ cally activated again.

ATTENTION

If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti‐ vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.◀

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor

Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor.

Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain sensor.

Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain sensor.

Washing the windshield

Press button on the wiper lever.

Wiping is started. If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: LED in wiper lever lights up.

When wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper operation is deactivated.

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Pull the wiper lever towards you.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐ shield and activates the wipers briefly.

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WARNING

The washer fluid can freeze onto the win‐ dow at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There is risk of an accident. Only use the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.◀

ATTENTION

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the wash pump cannot work as intended. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use the washer system when the washer fluid reservoir is empty.◀

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐ cally heated while the ignition is switched on.

Fold-away position of the wipers

Helpful, when changing the wiper blades or when folding out under frosty conditions, for example.

WARNING

Switch the ignition on and off again.

2. With icy conditions make sure that blades

are not frozen to the windshield.

3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point

of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐ onds, until the wipers remain in a nearly vertical position.

4. Lift the wiper all the way off of the wind‐

shield.

After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper system must be reactivated.

Switch on the ignition.

2. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to

their resting position and are ready again for operation.

Washer fluid

General information

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐ voir.

Prepare and dilute a mixture of tap water, windshield washer concentrate, and possibly antifreeze prior to filling.

Recommended minimum fill quantity:

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Information

WARNING

Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful substances and are flammable. There is risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the in‐ structions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper‐ ating materials into different bottles. Store op‐ erating materials out of reach of children.

United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ tainer.

Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the equivalent is recommended.◀

WARNING

Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Only add washer fluid when the engine is cooled down. Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐ ervoir.◀

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ATTENTION

Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid for the water-repelling effect on the win‐ dows can lead to damage to the washing sys‐ tem. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not add silicon-containing additives to the washer fluid.◀

ATTENTION

Mixing different windshield washer con‐ centrates or antifreeze agents can damage the washing system. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not mix different windshield washer concentrates or antifreeze agents. Ob‐ serve the information and mixing ratios pro‐ vided on the containers.◀

The use of undiluted windshield washer con‐ centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to incorrect readings at temperatures below + 5 ℉/- 15 ℃.

Overview

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is risk of an acci‐ dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.◀

Shifting

General information

The engine speed during a shifting operation is adjusted automatically for harmonious and dy‐ namic gear shifting.

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

To overcome the resistance push the selector lever dynamically to the left and engage the re‐ verse gear.

The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐ gine compartment.

Manual transmission

Information

CAUTION

When shifting to a lower gear, excessive speeds can damage the engine. There is a risk of property damage. When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right.◀

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Steptronic transmission

Information

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is risk of an acci‐ dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:

▷ Set the parking brake.

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▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.◀

Selector lever positions

D Drive

Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐ ation. All gears for forward travel are activated automatically.

R Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

N Neutral

The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car washes, for example.

P Park

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se‐ lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the ve‐ hicle may begin to move.

With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake pedal before shifting out of selector lever posi‐ tion P or N; otherwise, the shift block will not be deactivated and the shift command will not be executed.

Releasing the selector lever lock

A lock prevents the inadvertent switching to se‐ lector lever position R or the inadvertent change from selector lever position P.

Releasing the lock: press unlock button on the front of the selector lever, see arrow.

Sport program and manual mode M/S

Activating the sport program

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Step on the accelerator pedal be‐ yond the resistance point at the full throttle po‐ sition.

Engaging selector lever positions

General information

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a gear, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.

The selector lever can only be taken out of se‐ lector lever position P if the ignition is on or the engine is running.

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Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐ tor lever position D.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster, for example, S1.

The sport program of the transmission is acti‐ vated.

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Activating the M/S manual mode

1. Press the selector lever to the left out of se‐

lector lever position D.

2. Push the selector lever forward or back‐

ward.

Manual mode M/S becomes active and the gear is changed.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster, for example, M1.

If the situation requires, the Steptronic trans‐ mission continues to shift automatically.

Example: once maximum engine speed is at‐ tained, M/S manual mode is automatically up‐ shifted as needed.

Switching to manual mode

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐

wards.

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds, for example downshifting is not possible if the engine speed is too high.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument cluster, followed by the currently se‐ lected gear.

Manual mode M/S: prevent automatic upshifting

Once a particular engine speed is attained, M/S manual mode is automatically upshifted as needed.

For vehicles with Steptronic Sport transmission, automatic shift operations are not performed if one of the following conditions is met:

▷ DSC is deactivated.

▷ TRACTION is activated.

In addition, there is no downshifting for kick‐ down.

With the respective transmission version, the lowest possible gear can be selected by simul‐ taneously operating the kickdown and the left

shift paddles. This is not possible, when switch‐ ing briefly via the shift paddles from selector lever position D to manual mode M/S.

Ending the sport program/manual mode

Push the selector lever to the right.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Shift paddles for Steptronic Sport transmission

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.

▷ Shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.

▷ Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.

▷ The lowest possible gear can be selected by

pulling and holding the left shift paddles.

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds, for example downshifting is not possible if the engine speed is too high.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are used to shift gears in automatic mode, the transmission switches to manual mode tempo‐ rarily in selector lever position D and perma‐ nently in selector lever position S.

In selector lever position D, after conservative driving for a certain amount of time in manual mode or if there has been no acceleration or shifting of the shift paddles within a certain amount of time, the transmission switches back to automatic mode.

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It is possible to switch from manual mode into the automatic mode at any time:

▷ Pull and hold right shift paddle.

▷ In addition to the briefly pulled right shift

paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The selector lever position is dis‐ played, for example: P.

Manually release the transmission lock

Should the selector lever be blocked in selector lever position P despite the ignition being turned on, the brake being depressed and the unlock button being pressed, the transmission lock can be manually canceled:

Before unlocking the transmission lock man‐ ually, engage the parking brake forcefully to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.

Loosen the selector lever sleeve together

with the lower retaining ring and possibly the Driving Dynamics Control from the cen‐ ter console. For this purpose, pull the re‐ taining ring and possibly the Driving Dy‐ namics Control upward on the rear edge.

3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐

hicle tool kit, refer to page 208, press the yellow release lever downward, see arrow.

4. Move the selector lever slightly toward the

rear; to do this press the unlock button on the front of the selector lever.

Release the release lever.

5. Bring the selector lever into the desired po‐

sition.

Steptronic Sport transmission: Launch Control

The concept

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction.

General information

The use of Launch Control causes premature component wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.

Do not use Launch Control during the break-in, refer to page 166, period.

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.

An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode, re‐ fer to page 122.

2. Lift the sleeve. Unplug the cable connector

if needed.

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Requirements

Launch Control is available when the engine is warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles/10 km.

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Start with launch control

While the engine is running:

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2. Engage selector lever position S.

3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on

4. Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the

5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within

Before using Launch Control again, allow the transmission to cool down for approx. 5 mi‐ nutes.

Press button and select SPORT with Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 124.

The instrument cluster displays TRACTION in combination with SPORT. The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.

the brake.

resistance point at the full throttle position, kickdown.

A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument cluster.

3 seconds, release the brake.

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Vehicle features and op‐ tions

This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not

Instrument cluster

Overview, instrument cluster

1 Tachometer 85

2 Indicator/warning lights

3 Speedometer

4 Fuel gauge 85

5 Display/reset miles 85

6 Electronic displays 81

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1 Driver assistance systems

Messages, for example, Check Control

Time 85

External temperature 85

Selection lists 89

Total miles/trip odometer 85

Check Control

The concept

The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems.

A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐ bination of indicator or warning lights and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.

In addition, an acoustic signal may be output and a text message may appear on the Control Display.

Onboard computer 89

2 Selector lever position 75

Gear shift indicator 87

3 Status, Driving Dynamics Control 124

Status

Indicator/warning lights

General information

The indicator and warning lights can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.

Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

Red lights

Safety belt reminder

Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buck‐ led. The safety belt reminder can also

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be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat.

Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.

Airbag system

Airbag system and belt tensioner are not working.

Have the vehicle checked immediately

by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Parking brake, brake system

The parking brake is set.

For additional information, refer to Re‐ lease parking brake, refer to page 71.

Front-end collision warning

Illuminated: advance warning is issued, e.g., when there is the impending dan‐ ger of a collision or the distance to the

vehicle ahead is too small.

Increase distance.

Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐ ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at a relatively high differential speed.

Intervention by braking or make an evasive maneuver.

Pedestrian warning

If a collision with a person detected in this way is imminent, the symbol lights up and a signal sounds.

Orange lights

Active Cruise Control

The number bars shows the selected distance from the vehicle driving ahead.

For more information, see Camera-

based cruise control, refer to page 126.

Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control

Illuminated: vehicle driving ahead de‐ tected.

Flashing: the conditions are not ade‐

quate for operating the system.

The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

Yellow lights

Anti-lock Braking System ABS

Avoid sudden braking as much as possi‐ ble. Braking force boost may not be working. Stop cautiously. Take into ac‐ count the longer brake distance. Have the system immediately checked by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

Flashing: DSC controls the drive and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and adapt driving style to

the driving circumstances.

Illuminated: DSC failed. Have the system checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

For additional information, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC, refer to page 122.

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DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated

Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched off or Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol DTC is switched on.

For additional information, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC, refer to page 122, and Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to page 123.

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire.

Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

For additional information, refer to Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 113.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

Illuminated: the Tire Pressure Monitor signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire.

Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

Flashing and then continuously illuminated: no flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be detected.

▷ Interference through systems or devices

with the same radio frequency: After leav‐ ing the area of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again.

▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re‐

set the system again.

▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is

mounted: Have it checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop as needed.

▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a

dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

For additional information, refer to Tire Pres‐ sure Monitor, refer to page 109.

Steering system

Steering system in some cases not working.

Have the steering system checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Engine functions

Have the vehicle checked by a dealer’s

service center or another qualified serv‐

ice center or repair shop.

For additional information, refer to On-board Diagnostics socket, refer to page 207.

Rear fog lamp

Rear fog lights are activated.

For additional information, refer to Rear

fog lights, refer to page 103.

Green lights

Turn signal

Turn signal switched on.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

For additional information, refer to Turn signal, refer to page 71.

Parking lights, headlight control

Parking lights or headlights are acti‐

vated.

For additional information, refer to Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, re‐ fer to page 100.

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Front fog lights

Front fog lights are activated.

For additional information, refer to Front fog lights, refer to page 103.

High-beam Assistant

High-beam Assistant is switched on.

High beams are activated and off auto‐ matically as a function of the traffic sit‐

uation.

For additional information, refer to High-beam Assistant, refer to page 102.

Cruise control

The system is switched on. It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel.

Blue lights

High beams

High beams are activated.

For additional information, refer to High beams, refer to page 72.

General lamps

At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored.

Text messages

Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lights.

Supplementary text messages

Additional information, such as on the cause of an error or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.

With urgent messages the added text will be automatically displayed on the Control Display.

Symbols

Within the supplementary text, the following functions can be selected independent of the check control message.

▷ Display additional information about

the Check Control message in the Inte‐ grated Owner's Manual.

▷ "Service request"

Contact a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

▷ "Roadside Assistance"

Contact Roadside Assistance.

Hiding Check Control messages

Press and hold button on turn signal lever.

▷ Some Check Control messages are dis‐

played continuously and are not cleared until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐ eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐ sages are displayed consecutively.

These messages can be faded for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐ played again automatically.

▷ Other Check Control messages are faded

automatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are stored and can be displayed again later.

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Displaying stored Check Control messages

On the Control Display:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Check Control"

4. Select the text message.

Messages after trip completion

Special messages displayed while driving are displayed again after the ignition is switched off.

Fuel gauge

Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to vary.

The arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.

Information on refueling, refer to page 182.

Tachometer

Resetting the trip odometer

Press the knob.

▷ The odometer is displayed

when the ignition is switched off.

▷ When the ignition is switched

on, the trip odometer is re‐ set.

External temperature

If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.

A Check Control message is dis‐ played.

There is an increased risk of ice

on roads.

WARNING

Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃ there can be a danger of icy roads, e.g., on bridges or shady sections of road. There is risk of an accident. Adjust your driving style to the weather conditions at low temperatures.◀

Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

Odometer and trip odom‐ eter

The concept

Odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the instrument cluster.

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Time

The time is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster.

Setting the time on the Control Display, refer to page 93.

Date

The date is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster.

Set the date on the Control Dis‐ play, refer to page 93.

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Range

Display

With a low remaining range:

▷ A Check Control message is

displayed briefly.

▷ The remaining range is

shown on the onboard com‐ puter.

▷ With a dynamic driving style, for example

taking curves aggressively, the engine func‐ tion is not always ensured.

The Check Control message appears continu‐ ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.

ATTENTION

With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km it is possible that the engine will no longer have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not ensured anymore. There is a risk of damage to property. Refuel promptly.◀

Displaying the cruising range

"Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "Range"

Service requirements

The concept

After the ignition is turned on the instrument cluster briefly displays available driving distance or time to the next scheduled maintenance.

A service advisor can read out the current serv‐ ice requirements from your remote control.

Display

Detailed information on service requirements

More information on the scope of service re‐ quired can be displayed on the Control Display.

"Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

Required maintenance procedures and le‐ gally mandated inspections are displayed.

4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐

tion.

Symbols

Symbols Description

No service is currently required.

Current fuel consump‐ tion

The concept

Displays the current fuel consumption. Check whether you are currently driving in an efficient and environmentally-friendly manner.

Displaying the current fuel consumption

"Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "Current consumption"

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The deadline for scheduled maintenance or a legally man‐ dated inspection is approach‐ ing.

The service deadline has al‐ ready passed.

Entering appointment dates

Enter the dates for the required inspections.

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.

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On the Control Display:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

6. Adjust the settings.

7. Confirm.

The entered date is stored.

Gear shift indicator

The concept

The system recommends the most fuel efficient gear for the current driving situation.

General information

Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐ try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐ tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐ tronic transmission and with manual transmission.

Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐ played in the instrument cluster.

Manual transmission: displaying

Example Description

Fuel efficient gear is set.

Shift into fuel efficient gear.

Steptronic transmission: displaying

Example Description

Fuel efficient gear is set.

Shift into fuel efficient gear.

Speed limit detection

The concept

Speed limit detection

Speed limit detection shows the current maxi‐ mum permitted speed in the instrument clus‐ ter. The camera at the base of the interior mir‐ ror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with extra symbols for wet road condi‐ tions, etc. are also detected and compared with the vehicle's onboard data, such as for the rain sensor, and will be displayed depending on the situation.

With the navigation system, the system takes into account the information stored in the navi‐ gation data and also displays speed limits pres‐ ent on routes without signs.

Without a navigation system, the system is sub‐ ject to limitations imposed by technology. Traf‐ fic signs with speed limitations are detected and displayed only. Speed limitations due to entering or exiting towns, highway signs, etc. are not displayed. Speed limits with extra text characters are always displayed.

Information

Speed limits when towing a trailer are not shown.

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WARNING

The system does not release from the personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐ bility and traffic situation. There is risk of an ac‐ cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐ tervene in the respective situations.◀

Overview

Camera

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ terior mirror clean and clear.

Display

Speed limit detection is displayed via the on‐ board computer.

Press button on the turn signal lever several times if needed.

Speed limit detection is displayed on the CID (central information display) in the instrument cluster.

Speed limit detection

The last speed limit detected.

Without a navigation system the traffic signals are grayed out af‐ ter curves or longer stretches of roadway.

With navigation system: speed limit detection is not available.

Without navigation system: no speed limit or cancellation is de‐ tected.

Speed limit detection can also be displayed in the Head-up Display.

System limits

The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the fol‐ lowing situations:

▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.

▷ When signs are fully or partially concealed

by objects, stickers or paint.

▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

▷ When driving toward bright lights or strong

reflections.

▷ When the windshield behind the interior

mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a sticker, etc.

▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the

camera.

▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation

system are incorrect.

▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐

tem.

▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such

as due to changes in road routing.

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▷ When passing buses or trucks with a speed

sticker.

▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming.

▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle delivery.

▷ When signs are detected valid for a parallel

road.

Selection lists in the in‐ strument cluster

The concept

With the buttons on the steering wheel and the display in the instrument cluster the following can be displayed or operated:

▷ Current audio source.

▷ Redial phone feature.

▷ Turn on voice activation system.

Display

Activating a list and adjusting the setting

Button on the steering wheel

Function

Activate the respec‐ tive list and select the desired settings.

Confirm the selection.

On-board computer

Calling up information on the info display

Press and hold button on blinker lever.

Information is displayed in the info display of the instrument cluster.

Information at a glance

CID (central information display)

Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information in the CID (central information display):

▷ Range.

▷ GREEN Info.

When GREEN Mode is activated.

▷ Average fuel consumption.

▷ Current fuel consumption.

▷ Average speed.

▷ Date.

▷ Engine temperature display.

▷ Always Open Timer.

▷ With equipment version with Head-up Dis‐

play and navigation:

Distance to destination.

When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.

▷ With equipment version with Head-up Dis‐

play and navigation:

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Time of arrival.

When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.

▷ Speed limit detection.

▷ Speed.

The unit of some information can be changed.

Setting units, refer to page 93.

Selecting information

You can select what information from the on‐ board computer is to be displayed on the CID (central information display) of the instrument cluster.

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. Select the desired information.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Information in detail

Range

Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel.

It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km.

GREEN info

Description of GREEN info, refer to page 176.

Average fuel consumption

This is calculated for the period while the en‐ gine is running.

The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by the onboard computer.

Average speed

Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in the calculation of the average speed.

Resetting average values

Press and hold button on turn signal lever.

Engine temperature display

Displays the current engine temperature, based on a combination of coolant and motor oil tem‐ perature. As soon as the optimum operating temperature has been attained, the indicator is in the center position.

If the engine oil or coolant, thus the engine, be‐ come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐ played.

Check the coolant level, refer to page 204.

Always Open Timer

The Always Open Timer displays the current driving time and total driving time with the convertible top open in minutes and hours.

Always Open Timer on the Control Display, re‐ fer to page 97.

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Resetting the Always Open Timer

Resetting the current driving time: press button on the turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds with the driving times displayed.

With equipment version with Head-up Display and navigation: distance to destination

The distance remaining to the destination is displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐ gation system before the trip is started.

The distance to the destination is adopted au‐ tomatically.

With equipment version with Head-up Display and navigation: time of arrival

The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation system before the trip is started.

The time must be correctly set.

Resetting the trip onboard computer

On the Control Display:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Trip computer"

3. "Reset": all values are reset.

"Automatically reset": all values are reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a standstill.

Display on the Control Display

Display the onboard computer or trip onboard computer on the Control Display.

On the Control Display:

"Vehicle info"

2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

Resetting the fuel consumption and speed

On the Control Display:

"Vehicle info"

2. "Onboard info"

3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"

4. "Yes"

Driving Excitement

Speed limit detection

Speed limit detection is preset. Description of the speed limit detection, refer to page 87, function.

Trip onboard computer

The vehicle features two types of onboard computers.

▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset as

often as necessary.

▷ "Trip computer": the values provide an

overview of the current trip.

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The concept

On the Control Display, sport instruments can be displayed, and the vehicle condition can be checked before the use of the SPORT program.

Sport instruments

On the Control Display, values for power and torque are displayed.

Displaying sport instruments

Via onboard monitor:

"Vehicle info"

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2. "Driving Excitement"

3. "Sports instruments"

Via the Driving Dynamics Control

1. Activating SPORT.

2. "Driving Excitement"

3. "Sports instruments"

Vehicle state

The following vehicle and surrounding area data are automatically checked and evaluated in succession:

▷ Range.

▷ Engine temperature.

▷ External temperature.

▷ SPORT program state.

Finally, a total evaluation of the vehicle state is displayed.

Checking vehicle state

Via onboard monitor:

2. "Driving Excitement"

3. "Vehicle and surroundings"

Via the Driving Dynamics Control

2. "Driving Excitement"

3. "Vehicle and surroundings"

"Vehicle info"

Activating SPORT.

Displaying, setting or changing the limit

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning at:"

4. Turn the Controller until the desired limit is

displayed.

5. Press the Controller.

The speed limit is stored.

Activating/deactivating the limit

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning"

4. Press the Controller.

Setting your current speed as the limit

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Select current speed"

4. Press the Controller.

The current vehicle speed is stored as the limit.

Speed warning

The concept

Displays speed limit which, when reached, should cause a warning to be issued.

The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/5 km/h.

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Settings on the Control Display

Time

Setting the time zone

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time zone:"

4. Select the desired time zone.

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The time zone is stored.

Setting the time

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time:"

4. Turn the Controller until the desired hours

are displayed.

5. Press the Controller.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired mi‐

nutes are displayed.

7. Press the Controller.

The time is stored.

Setting the time format

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The time format is stored.

Date

Setting the date

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Date:"

4. Turn the Controller until the desired day is

displayed.

5. Press the Controller.

6. Make the necessary settings for the month

and year.

The date is stored.

Setting the date format

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The date format is stored.

Language

Setting the language

To set the language on the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Language:"

4. Select the desired language.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Setting the voice dialog

Voice dialog for the voice activation system, re‐ fer to page 27.

Units of measurement

Setting the units of measurement

To set the units for fuel consumption, route/ distance and temperature:

"Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Brightness.

Setting the brightness

To set the brightness of the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Control display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

5. Press the Controller.

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Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness settings may not be clearly visible.

LED ring on the central instrument cluster

The concept

The LED ring displays light animations to repre‐ sent specific functions.

Basic displays

Basic functions, for example the tachometer, can be set to be displayed continually if so de‐ sired.

Event displays

Functions that are only displayed temporarily, for example the volume or temperature set‐ tings, can be set as event displays.

Several vehicle assistance functions can also be displayed on the LED ring. This display corre‐ sponds with the displays of the function in the respective display.

▷ Arrow 1: current RPM.

▷ Arrow 2: prewarning field.

▷ Arrow 3: warning field.

Switching on/off LED ring

1. "Settings"

2. "Center Instrument"

3. "Center Instrument"

Adjusting the LED ring

1. "Settings"

2. "Center Instrument"

3. "Basic display" or "Event display"

4. Select desired setting.

Setting the brightness

The brightness can be adjusted when night lighting is active in the instrument cluster.

"Settings"

2. "Center Instrument"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the controller.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Example: tachometer

Like the tachometer in the instrument cluster, the light animations of the tachometer's basic display show the current RPMs and the respec‐ tive RPM warning margins.

Display

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Head-up Display

The concept

This system projects important information into the driver's field of vision, e. g., the speed.

The driver can quickly absorb information and concentrate on the traffic situation.

Information

CAUTION

The Head-up Display consists of sensitive components that can easily be scraped or dam‐ aged. There is a risk of property damage. Do not place any objects on the Head-up Display,

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attach to system components or plug into the system. Do not move the moving parts man‐ ually.◀

WARNING

When extending and retracting the pro‐ jection screen of the Head-up Display, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injuries. Make sure that the area of movement of the projection screen is clear during opening and closing.◀

Follow the instructions for cleaning the Headup Display, refer to page 230.

Displays

Display

CONTROLS

Press button.

Overview

Display visibility

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐ play is influenced by the following factors:

▷ Certain sitting positions.

▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐

play.

▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.

▷ Wet roads.

▷ Unfavorable light conditions.

Switching on/off

When switching on, the projection lens of the Head-up Display is extended. When switching off, the projection lens of the Head-up Display is retracted again.

Overview

The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display:

▷ Speed.

▷ Navigation system.

▷ Check Control messages.

▷ Selection list from the instrument cluster.

▷ Driver assistance systems.

Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed.

Selecting displays in the Head-up Display

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Displayed information"

4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up

Display.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Setting the brightness

The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness.

The basic setting can be adjusted manually.

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On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

5. Press the Controller.

When the low beams are activated, the bright‐ ness of the Head-up Display can be additionally influenced using the instrument lighting, refer to page 103.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Adjusting the height

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Height"

4. Turn the Controller until the desired height

is reached.

5. Press the Controller.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Setting the rotation

The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐ tated around its own axis.

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Rotation"

4. Turn the Controller until the desired setting

is selected.

5. Press the Controller.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

John Cooper Works: Sport displays in the Head-up Display

General information

The sport displays in the Head-up Display assist with a sporty driving style.

Switching on

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Displayed information"

4. "Sport displays"

With navigation system: if the sport displays are switched on, no navigation content will be dis‐ played on the Head-up Display.

Display

1 Speed

2 Shift point indicator

3 Gear display

4 Current engine speed

5 Warning field, speed

Shift point indicator

The concept

Shift point indicator in the Head-up Display in‐ dicates the optimum shifting point. Thus, with a sporty driving style, the best possible vehicle acceleration is achieved.

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Functional requirements

▷ Steptronic transmission:

Manual mode M/S and if necessary the Dy‐ namic Traction Control DTC are activated.

▷ Press the gas pedal all the way down.

Switching on

Shift point indicators are displayed in the Headup if the sport displays, refer to page 96,are switched on.

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Displayed information"

4. "Sport displays"

Display

Successive gray illuminated fields indicate the upcoming upshift moment.

As soon as the red fields light up, shift up im‐ mediately.

When the permitted maximum speed is reached, all shift point indicators flash.

When the maximum speed is exceeded, the supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect the engine.

Displaying the Always Open Timer

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Always Open"

Display

The following information is displayed on the Control Display:

▷ Current driving time with the convertible

top open in minutes and hours.

▷ Total driving time with the convertible top

open in minutes and hours.

▷ Current external temperature while driving

with the convertible top open.

Maximum 99 hours and 59 minutes are dis‐ played for the current driving time, and maxi‐ mum 999 hours and 59 minutes for the total driving time.

Resetting the current driving time

"Vehicle info"

2. "Always Open"

3. "Reset trip"

To reset the total driving time, contact your service center.

Always Open Timer

The concept

The Always Open Timer displays the driving times with open convertible top on the Control Display and in the onboard computer, refer to page 89.

General information

With the respective equipment, the Always Open Timer can also be displayed as light ani‐ mation on the LED ring of the central instru‐ ment cluster.

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Chrono package in the cockpit

The concept

The Chrono package consists of three display instruments in the cockpit, where the engine oil pressure, the turbocharger boost, and the time are displayed. In addition, intermediate and to‐ tal times can be measured using the stop watch.

The display elements of the Chrono package mainly support a sporty driving style, e,g, on racetracks.

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Displays

Overview

1 Engine oil pressure display

2 Display of turbocharger boost

3 Time/stop watch

Engine oil pressure

The current engine oil pressure is displayed. At low temperatures, there can be an increase in the engine oil pressure.

Turbocharger boost

The current boost of the engine's turbocharger is displayed.

Stop watch

General information

The stop watch contains the following features:

▷ Measuring the total time.

▷ Measuring and storing of up to nine lap

times.

▷ Displaying the time.

The red indicator light indicates that the

stop watch is active.

Overview, buttons

▷ MODE button, arrow 1.

▷ START/STOP button, arrow 2.

▷ RESET/LAP buttons, arrow 3.

Displaying the measured times

The times measured using the stop watch are shown in minutes and seconds on the display. For times greater than 60 minutes, the num‐ bers of hours and the minutes with seconds are alternatively displayed.

If the stop watch is running, the seconds are also shown using a seconds pointer in the scale of the display element.

Measuring the total time

Press button, arrow 2, to start the stop

watch.

2. Press button, arrow 2, again to stop the

stop watch.

Lap times

General information

It is possible to measure and store up to nine lap times. Older lap times are overwritten.

Measuring and storing a lap time

Press button, arrow 2, to start the stop

watch.

2. Press button, arrow 3, to measure and store

a lap time.

The lap time is briefly shown in the display and via the seconds pointer of the stop

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watch, for example, LAP 1 with the meas‐ ured time. The stop watch continues run‐ ning in the background.

3. If needed, press button, arrow 3, again to

measure a further lap time.

Calling up lap times

1. Press button, arrow 1, repeatedly until

LAP 1 is shown on the display.

2. Press button, arrow 2, to call up the individ‐

ual lap times.

Deleting lap times

Press button, arrow 1, repeatedly until

LAP 1 is shown on the display.

2. Press button, arrow 3, to delete all stored

lap times.

Displaying the time

The time is copied from the instrument cluster.

Press button, arrow 1, repeatedly until the time is displayed.

Displays

CONTROLS

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CONTROLS

Lights

Vehicle features and op‐ tions

Overview

Switches in the vehicle

Symbol Function

Lights off

Daytime running lights

Parking lights

Low beams

Instrument lighting

Parking lights, low beams and roadside parking lights

General information

Position of switch: , ,

If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐ cally switched off at these switch settings.

The light switch element is located next to the steering wheel.

Light functions

Symbol Function

Rear fog lights

Front fog lights

Automatic headlamp control

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Parking lights

Position of switch:

The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.

Do not use the parking lights for extended peri‐ ods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐ charged and it would then be impossible to start the engine.

When parking, switch on the one-sided road‐ side parking lamp, refer to page 101.

Low beams

Position of switch:

The low beams light up when the ignition is switched on.

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Cockpit

All around the steering wheel

All around the center console

All around the interior mirror

Onboard monitor

The concept

Operating concept

Touchpad

Example: setting the clock

Additional information

Split screen

Programmable memory buttons

Deleting personal in the vehicle

Entering letters and numbers

Voice activation system

The concept

Requirements

Using voice activation

Possible commands

One example: opening the tone settings

Setting the voice dialog

Adjusting the volume

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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Opening and closing

Remote control/key

Personal Profile

Without remote control

Tailgate

Comfort Access

Adjusting

Alarm system

Power windows

Wind deflector

Adjusting

Sitting safely

Seats

Safety belts

Front head restraints

Rear head restraints

Mirrors

Steering wheel

Transporting children safely

The right place for children

LATCH child restraint system

Driving

Start/Stop button

Starting the engine

Engine stop

Auto Start/Stop function

Parking brake

Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher

Washer/wiper system

Washer fluid

Manual transmission

Steptronic transmission

Displays

Instrument cluster

Check Control

Fuel gauge

Tachometer

External temperature

Time

Date

Range

Service requirements

Gear shift indicator

Speed limit detection

On-board computer

Driving Excitement

Speed warning

Settings on the Control Display

LED ring on the central instrument cluster

Head-up Display

Always Open Timer

Chrono package in the cockpit