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Cooper 2008
Owner's Manual
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Mini Cooper 2008 Owner's Manual

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Contents
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Owner's Manual
MINI
MINI CLUBMAN
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COOPER
COOPER S
Congratulations on your new MINI
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte­nance information.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
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© 2007 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 014 701 US English XI/07 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
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Contents
The fastest way to find information on a particu­lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 150.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes 6 Reporting safety defects
At a glance 9
10 Cockpit
Controls 17
18 Opening and closing 30 Adjustments 36 Transporting children safely 39 Driving 48 Everything under control 57 Technology for driving comfort and safety 66 Lamps 71 Climate 76 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips 83
84 Things to remember when driving
Mobility 93
94 Refueling 96 Wheels and tires 106 Under the bonnet 110 Maintenance 112 Care 114 Replacing components 127 Giving and receiving assistance 131 Indicator and warning lamps
Reference 143
144 Technical data 150 From A to Z
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Notes
Using this Owner's Man-
Notes
ual
We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter.
Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in the future, remember to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehicle.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any other questions, your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you at any time.
You can find more information about the MINI, for example on its technology, on the Internet at www.MINI.com.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be fol­lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos-
sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.<
Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your
vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.<
Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.<
< Marks the end of a specific item of informa-
tion.
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Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras, as well as equip­ment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.
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.
The individual vehicle
The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG.
When you ordered your MINI, you chose various items of equipment. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equip­ment that the manufacturer of your MINI makes available with a specific model range.
Bear in mind that the manual may contain infor­mation on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equipment are
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marked by asterisks possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment.
If your MINI features eq uipment not described in this Owner's Manual, observe the enclosed Sup­plementary Owner's Manuals.
to assist you in identifying
Editorial notice
The manufacturer pursues a policy of continu­ous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that MINI vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards com­bined with advanced, state-of-the-art technol­ogy. For this reason, it is possible in exceptional cases that features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.
For your safety
Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and powerful electron-
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ics, requires specially adapted maintenance and
repair methods. Therefore, have the necessary work on your MINI only carried out by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the spec­ifications of the MINI manufacturer. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety haz­ards.<
Parts and accessories
For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by the manu-
facturer of the MINI.
When you purchase accessories tested and approved by the manufacturer of the MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thor­oughly tested by the manufacturer of the MINI to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle.
The manufacturer of the MINI warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
The manufacturer of the MINI will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by the man­ufacturer of the MINI.
The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be us ed on a MINI safel y and w ithou t ris k to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu­pants.
Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other products approved by the manufacturer of the MINI, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all MINI Dealers.
Installation and operation of non-MINI approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver eq uipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or sim­ilar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with
the vehicle's electrical system or affect the valid­ity of the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI Dealer for additional information.<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<
California Proposition 65 warning
California law requires us to issue the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior fur­nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro­ductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your MINI is covered by the following warran­ties:
> New Vehicle Limited Warranty
> Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
> Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
> Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
> California Emission Control System Limited
Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information
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Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Reporting safety defects
Notes
For US customers
The following applies only 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, NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-
1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or MINI of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov
For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call 1-800-333-0510 toll-free from anywhere in Canada or 1-613-993-9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville, Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca
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At a glance
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
Reference
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Cockpit
Around the steering wheel: Controls and displays
Cockpit
1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them
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in and out
2
33
Parking lamps 66
Low beams 66
Automatic headlamp control
Turn signals 43
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66
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High beams 68
Headlamp flasher 43
Roadside parking lamps
Computer
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49
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68
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3 Tachometer 12
Instrument lighting 69
Resetting the trip odometer 48
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6 Ignition lock 39
7 Buttons
Wiper system 44
Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 39
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on steering wheel
Continuing cruise control
Right: Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating
Left: Volume
Activating/deactivating cruise control
Telephone
Accepting and ending a call, start­ing dialing number and redialing if no phone number is selected
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:
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of selected phone
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46
Activating/deactivating voice com­mand system
Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book and lists with stored phone numbers
8 Horn: the entire surface
9 Adjusting the steering wheel 34
10 Releasing the bonnet 106
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Displays
Cockpit
1 Tachometer 48
with indicator and warning lamps 13
2 Display for
> Clock 48
> Outside temperature 48
> Current vehicle speed 48
> Indicator and warning lamps 13
3 Resetting the trip odometer 48
4 Display for
> Position of automatic transmission
> Computer
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 53
> Odometer and trip odometer 48
> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor
> Settings and information 50
> Personal Profile settings 18
5 Instrument lighting 69
6 Speedometer
with indicator and warning lamps 13
7 Fuel gauge 49
8 Radio display, refer to separate Owner's
Manual
9 Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual
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60
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Indicator and warning
lamps
The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var­ious combinations and colors in indicator area 1 or 2.
Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
What to do in case of a malfunction
A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, can be found starting on page 131.
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Around the center console
Cockpit
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1 Microphone for voice command system
and for telephone in hands-free mode
2 Indicator/warning lamp* for front passen-
ger airbags 65
3
Reading lamps
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70
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Automatic air distribution and flow
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rate
Maximum cooling
Cooling function 72, 75
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74
Color of ambient lighting
Glass sunroof, electric
Interior lamps 69
4 Hazard warning flashers
5 Speedometer 12
6 Drive for audio CDs
7 Switching audio sources on/off and adjust-
ing volume
8 Air conditioner or automatic climate con-
trol
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Temperature 72, 74
Recirculated-air mode 72, 74
Automatic recirculated-air control AUC
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and recirculated-air mode 74 Air distribution for air conditioner 73
Air distribution to the
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windshield
Air distribution to the upper body
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area
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74
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70
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Defrosting windows
Rear window defroster 72, 74
Windshield heating
Air flow rate 72, 73
9 Switches in center console
Seat heating
Power windows 28
Rear fog lamp
Central locking system, inside 22
Fog lamps
10 Driving stability control systems
> All-Season Traction Control ASC
> Dynamic Stability Control DSC
11 Sport button
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59
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33
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69
69
73, 75
73, 75
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58
58
Air distribution to the footwell
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At a glance
Controls
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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Opening and closing
Keys/remote controls
Remote control
Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is recharged when it is in the igni-
Opening and closing
tion lock while the car is being driven. You should therefore use each remote control at least twice a year to maintain the charge status. In vehicles equipped with convenient access the remote control contains a replaceable bat­tery, page 27.
If more than one remote control is used, the set­tings called up and implemented depend on which remote control is recognized when the car is unlocked, refer to Personal Profile, page 18.
In addition, information about service require­ments is stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in the remote control, page 110.
New remote controls
Your MINI Dealer can supply new remote con­trols as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.
Integrated key
Press button 1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
> Driver's door, page 22
Personal Profile
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The concept
The functions of your MINI can be set individu­ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these settings are stored for the remote control cur­rently in use. When you unlock the car, the remote control is recognized and the settings stored for it are called up and implemented.
This means that your settings will be activated for you, even if in the meantime your car was used by someone else with another remote con­trol and the corresponding settings.
At most three remote controls can be set for three different people. A prerequisite is that each person uses a separate remote control.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages.
> Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked 19
> Automatic locking of the vehicle 22
> Triple turn signal activation 43
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> Settings for the displays on the onboard
monitor, in the speedometer and in the tachometer.
> 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to For-
mats and units of measure 51
> Date format, refer to Formats and units
of measure 51
> Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances and temperature, refer to Formats and units of measure 51
> Light settings:
> Pathway lighting 66
> Daytime running lamps 67
> Automatic climate control
activating/deactivating cooling function and automatic recirculated-air control, setting temperature, air flow rate and distribution 73
> Entertainment:
> Audio volume, refer to separate Owner's
Manual
> Speed-dependent volume, refer to sepa-
rate Owner's Manual
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: AUTO program,
Central locking system
The anti-theft system is also operated at the same time. It prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door han­dles. The remote control can also be used to switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior lamps.
Operating from inside
Button for central locking system, page 22.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte­rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing: from outside
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the out­side.<
Using the remote control
Unlocking
Press the button. The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.
The concept
The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following:
> Doors
> Tailgate/splitdoor
> Fuel filler door
Operating from outside
> Via the remote control
> Via the door lock
> In cars with convenient access
handles on the driver's and passenger's sides
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, via the door
Unlocking mode
You can also set which parts of the car are unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote control in use.
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1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
Opening and closing
only the driver's door and the fuel filler door. Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.
>
Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Convenient opening
Hold the button down. The power windows are opened and the glass
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sunroof
is raised.
Convenient closing is not possible by means of the remote control.<
Locking
Press the button.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.<
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
Press the button once to unlock
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Setting confirmation signals
To have the vehicle confirm when it has been locked or unlocked.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
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4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button to select, arrow:
> Confirmation signal during unlocking
> Confirmation signal during locking
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
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The hazard warning flashers light up dur­ing unlocking/locking.
>
An acoustic signal sounds during unlock­ing/locking.
>
The hazard warning flashers light up and an acoustic signal unlocking/locking.
>
The function is deactivated.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.
Acoustic signals can be selected in vehicles with an alarm system.
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sounds during
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked: Press the button. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking the tailgate/splitdoor
Press the button.
When opened, the splitdoor swings back-
ward and the tailgate swings backward and up. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do not place the key down in the cargo bay. If the tailgate/splitdoor was locked before opening, it will be locked again after it is closed. Before and after each trip, check that the tail­gate/splitdoor has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is dis­charged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, page 18.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS
Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
> This device must not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
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> This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Using the door lock
Opening and closing: from inside
The switch locks or unlocks the doors and tail­gate when the doors are closed, but the anti­theft system is not activated. The fuel filler door
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remains unlocked
.
You can set which parts of the car are unlocked,
Opening and closing
page 19.
Convenient operation
You can operate the windows and glass sun-
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via the door lock.
roof
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, the driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turn­ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end positions.
Unlocking and opening
> Either unlock the doors together using the
switch for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or
> pull on the door handle of either door twice:
the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
Locking
> Press the switch or
> press down the safety lock button of a door.
To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the out­side.<
Automatic locking
You can also set the situations in which the car locks. The setting is stored for the remote con­trol in use.
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1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened.
>
The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.
>
The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened, or as soon as you drive off.
>
The central locking system remains unlocked.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.
Clubdoor
MINI Clubman
Opening
The Clubdoor can only be opened using the han­dle on the inside. The right-hand front door must be open when opening the Clubdoor.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
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The central locking system automatically
Closing
First close the Clubdoor, followed by the right­hand front door.
Tailgate/splitdoor
To avoid damage, make sure there is suf­ficient clearance before opening the tail-
gate/splitdoor.<
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Opening
In some national-market versions, the tail­gate/splitdoor cannot be unlocked using
the remote control unless the vehicle is unlocked first.<
MINI
Press the button in the handle, arrow, or the
Opening and closing
button of the remote control, for an extended period. The tailgate is unlocked and can be opened.
MINI Clubman
Only drive with the splitdoor fully closed, otherwise the tail lamps will be obscured
and driving safety will be compromised.<
MINI
The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull it down.
MINI Clubman
Close the left side, arrow 1, and then the right side of the splitdoor, arrow 2.
Press the button in the handle or the but­ton of the remote control for an extended time. The splitdoor is unlocked. Using the button in the handle, fully open first the right side, arrow 1, and then the left side of the splitdoor, arrow 2.
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the tail­gate/splitdoor is clear, otherwise injuries
may occur.<
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Alarm system*
The principle
The alarm system, when activated, reacts if:
> A door, the engine compartment lid or the
tailgate is opened
> There is movement inside the car
> The car's inclination changes, for instance if
an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away
> There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery
The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorized entry or tampering by means of:
> An acoustic alarm
> Switching on the hazard warning flashers
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Arming and disarming
Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the alarm system is armed or disarmed.
Even when the alarm system is armed, you can open the tailgate by means of the button on the remote control. When you subsequently close the tailgate it is again locked and monitored.
On certain national-market versions, unlocking via the door lock triggers off the
alarm.<
Panic mode*
You can activate the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button for at least two seconds.
Switching off the alarm: Press any button.
The interior movement detector is not acti­vated.
> LEDs go out after the vehicle is unlocked:
No attempt was made to tamper with the car.
> LEDs flash after unlocking until the key is
inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: an attempt was made to tamper with the car.
Tilt alarm sensor
The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The alarm is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is made to steal the car's wheels or tow it away.
Interior movement detector
Before the interior movement detector can operate correctly, the windows and glass roof must be closed.
Switching off an alarm
> Unlock the car with the remote control.
> Insert the key fully into the ignition lock.
> In cars with convenient access
button on the door lock.
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, press the
Display on the revolution counter
When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse. After approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes.
> LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed.
> One LED flashes at short intervals:
A door, the bonnet or the tailgate is not properly closed. Even if these are not closed fully, the remaining items are deadlocked and the LEDs pulse after approx. 10 seconds for approx. 16 minutes. Afterwards, one LED flashes.
Avoiding false alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement detector can be switched off together.
This prevents false alarms, e.g. in the following situations:
> In duplex garages
> When being transported on car-carrying
trains, ferries or trailers
> If pets are to remain inside the car
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector
> Press the button on the remote con-
trol twice in succession.
> Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated
key.
LEDs flash in short succession for approx. 2 sec­onds. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement detector are switched off until the car is next unlocked and locked.
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Convenient access*
Convenient access enables you to enter your vehicle without having to hold the remote con­trol in your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the remote control within the immediate vicin ity or in the passenger compartment.
Convenient access supports the following func­tions:
> Unlocking/locking the vehicle
> Unlocking the tailgate/splitdoor separately
> Starting the engine
> Convenient operation
Functional requirements
Opening and closing
> The vehicle or the tailgate/splitdoor can only
be locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle.
> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.
> The engine can only be started when the
vehicle detects that the remote control is inside the vehicle.
> Doors and tailgate/splitdoor must be closed
to be able to operate the windows and glass sunroof.
Comparison to standard remote controls
In general, there is no difference between using convenient access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to carry out the functions mentioned above. Instructions on opening and closing are found starting on page 18.
Special features regarding the use of convenient access are described below.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing the windows or glass sunroof, the system is checking whether a remote control is inside the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing procedure, if necessary.<
Unlocking
Press button 1.
Convenient opening with the remote control, refer to page 20.
Locking
Press button 1.
For convenient closing, press and hold button 1. The power windows and the glass sunroof closed.
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are
Unlocking the tailgate/splitdoor separately
Press the button on the outside of the tailgate/ splitdoor.
If the vehicle detects that a remote control
has been accidentally left inside the locked vehicle's cargo bay after the tailgate/ splitdoor is closed, the tailgate/splitdoor will reopen slightly. The hazard warning flashers
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flash and an acoustic signal
sounds.<
Windows and glass sunroof, electric*
If the engine is switched off, you can still operate the windows and glass sunroof so long as a door or the tailgate/splitdoor has not been opened.
If the doors and tailgate/splitdoor are closed again and the remote control is located inside the vehicle, the windows and the glass sunroof can be operated again.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock to be able to operate the windows or glass sunroof when the engine is switched off and the doors are open.
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Switching on radio readiness
Switch on radio readiness by briefly pressing the start/stop button, page 39.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch, otherwise the engine will start.<
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be switched on when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition lock, page 39.
Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, page 40. To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition lock.
Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash
1. Insert remote control into ignition lock.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Move the selector lever to position N.
4. Switch off the engine.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction
Convenient access may malfunction due to local radio waves.
If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the inte­grated key. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock and start the engine.
Warning lamps
The warning lamp comes on when an attempt is made to start the engine: the
engine cannot be started. The remote control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunc­tioning. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary,
insert another remote control into the ignition lock.
The warning lamp comes on when the engine is running: the remote control is
no longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is switched off, the engine can only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp comes on: replace
the battery in the remote control.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for convenient access con­tains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time.
1. Remove the cover.
2. Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-
ing up.
3. Press the cover on to close.
Take the old battery to a battery collection point or to your MINI Dealer.<
Glass sunroof, electric*
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the glass sunroof and keep it in your field of vision until it is shut. Take the key with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the sunroof and possibly injure themselves.<
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Raising
> Press the switch backward to the resistance
point and hold it there. Both glass sunroofs are raised. Releasing the switch stops the movement.
> With the ignition switched on, press the
switch backward beyond the resistance
Opening and closing
point. Both closed sunroofs are raised fully. Pressing again stops the movement.
Opening, closing
With the ignition switched on and the glass sun­roof raised, press the switch backward and hold it there. The front glass sunroof opens. The rear glass sunroof is closed. Releasing the switch stops the movement.
The glass sunroof can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch forward.
The front glass sunroof remains in a raised posi­tion. The rear glass sunroof is raised. Pressing on the switch again closes both sunroofs com­pletely.
Convenient operation via door lock or conve­nient access, refer to page 20, 22, 26.
Roller sun blind
The roller sun blind can be opened and closed independently of the glass sunroof.
Following interruptions in electrical power supply
After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass sunroof can only be raised. In this case, have the system initialized. The manufacturer of
your MINI recommends that you have this work done by your MINI Dealer.
Windows
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the windows and keep them in your field of vision until they are shut. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them­selves.<
If, after a window is opened and closed
several times in close succession, the win­dow can only be closed and not opened, the sys­tem is overheated. Let the system cool for sev­eral minutes with the ignition switched on or the engine running.<
Opening, closing
> Press the switch downwards.
The window opens until you release the switch.
> Tap the switch downwards.
The window opens automatically if the igni­tion is switched on. Tap the switch again to stop the opening movement.
The window can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch up.
After switching off the ignition
When the ignition is switched off, the windows can still be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened.
Take the key with you when you leave the
car, otherwise children could operate the
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electric windows and possibly injure them-
selves.<
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly.
Even though there is the pinch protection
system, always ensure that the window's travel path is clear, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would con­tinue closing.
Do not install any accessories that might inter­fere with window movement. Otherwise the pinch protection system could be impaired.<
Closing without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win­dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win­dows normally, the window can be closed man­ually.
1. Press the switch upward and hold it there.
Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.
2. Press the switch upward again within
approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The window closes without pinch protection.
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Adjustments
Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri­bution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con­junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an acci­dent. To ensure that the safety systems operate
Adjustments
with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the follow­ing section.
For additional information on transporting chil­dren safely, refer to page 36.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off. No one and nothing is to come between the air­bags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Ensure that the front passenger is correctly seated, e.g. that no feet or legs are propped against the dashboard. Otherwise, leg injury could result if the front airbag suddenly deployed. Make sure that passengers do not lean their heads against the side airbags, otherwise seri­ous injuries could result if the airbags suddenly deployed.<
Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending on the circumstances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individ­uals. This effect is usually only temporary.
For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 64.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Head restraints, refer to page 32.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride in a passenger's lap. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low across the hips and does not press against the abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against the throat, run across sharp edges, pass over hard or fragile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt so that it is pulled taut across the lap and shoulder, fitting the body snugly without any twists. Otherwise the belt could slide over the hips in the event of a frontal collision and injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing bulky cloth­ing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut, otherwise its restraining effect could be impaired.<
Safety belts, refer to page 33.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. On the front passenger seat as well, do not
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incline the backrest too far to the rear while the
vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan­ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor­mally provided by the belt.<
Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 32 and on damaged safety belts on page 33.
Seat adjustment
Observe the instructions on page 30 to ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion.<
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat to the desired position, arrows 2. After releasing the lever, move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages prop­erly.
Backrest
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary, arrows 2.
Lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup­plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
Height
Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly, arrows 1, until the desired height is reached, arrows 2.
Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur­vature.
Entry to the rear
Convenient entry
The convenient entry feature includes a mechanical memory function for the longitudi­nal adjustment and backrest angle.
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1. Pull up the lever on the seat backrest,
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arrow 1.
The backrest folds forward.
2. Move the seat forward by pushing on the
backrest, arrow 2.
Previous position
1. Push the seat back into its previous position.
Do not fold the backrest up until the
seat is in its previous position. Other­wise, the seat will engage in its current posi­tion. In this case, adjust the longitudinal position manually, page 31.<
2. Fold the backrest back up to lock the seat.
When moving the seat backwards, ensure
that you do not cause personal injury or property damage. Before driving off, engage the front seats and seat backrests. Otherwise there is a risk of acci­dent due to unexpected movement.<
Head restraints
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth­erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question. Reinstall the head restraint before transporting anyone on that seat. Otherwise, the passenger will be without protection from the head restraint.<
Height adjustment
To raise: pull up.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down.
Removing
Front
1. Pull up as far as it will go.
2. Fold the backrest forward slightly.
3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out as far as it will go.
4. Additionally press button 2 and pull the
head restraint out completely.
5. Fold back the backrest.
Rear
1. Pull up as far as it will go.
2. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out completely.
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Seat heating*
Switching on
Press once for each temperature level. Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
If you continue driving within the next 15 min­utes, the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature.
The temperature is lowered or the heating is switched off entirely to save on battery power. The LEDs stay lit.
Switching off
Press button longer.
Safety belts
Observe the instructions on page 30 to ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion.<
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
Front and rear seats
Closing
Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt buckle.
The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop­erly, page 30.
Opening
1. Grasp the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the buckle.
3. Guide the belt into its reel.
Seat belt reminder
Front seats
The indicator lamps come on and an acoustic signal sounds. Check whether the safety belt has been fastened cor-
rectly. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is issued when the driver's safety belt has not been fastened. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also activated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the front passenger's safety belt has not been fastened, if objects are placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or front passenger unfasten their safety belts.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or stressed
in an accident: have the safety belt system and its seat-belt tensioners replaced and the belt anchors checked. Have th is work carried out only by a MINI Dealer or by a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor­dance with the specifications of the MINI manu­facturer, otherwise correct operation of these safety systems is not ensured.<
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The front passenger's mirror is more con-
vex than the driver's mirror. The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind
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you on the basis of what you see in the mirror;
otherwise there is an increased risk of an acci­dent.<
Adjustments
Turn the knob.
Interior mirror, automatic dimming*
1 Adjusting the left or right exterior mirror
2 Folding mirrors in and out
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Manual adjustment
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out*
Turn the knob beyond the pressure point in direction 2. The mirrors can be folded in at road speeds up to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
This can be beneficial in narrow streets, for example, or for moving mirrors that were folded in by hand back out into their correct positions.
Automatic heating*
At outside temperatures below a certain limit, both exterior mirrors are automatically heated while the engine is running or the ignition switched on.
Interior rearview mirror
The automatic dimming feature of the interior
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rearview mirror in the mirror. One photo cell is in the mirror frame, arrow; the other is on the back of the mir­ror.
In order to ensure that the system functions cor­rectly, keep the photo cells clean, do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield directly in front of the mirror.
is controlled by two photo cells
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion, otherwise there
is a risk of accident due to an unexpected move­ment.<
To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when you are driving at night:
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1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
distance and angle to suit your seated posi­tion.
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3. Swing the lever back up.
Do not use force to swing the lever back up, otherwise the mechanism
will be damaged.<
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Transporting children safely
The right place for chil­dren
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger
themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.<
Children should always sit in the rear
Accident research has shown that the safest place for children is on the rear seat.
Only transport children under the age of
13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear in a child-restraint system suitable for their age, weight and size. Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Children 13 years of age or older must be buck­led in with a safety belt as soon as there no longer is any child-restraint system that is appropriate for their age, size and weight.
Only install child seats in the rear when the
Transporting children safely
rear seat backrest is folded all the way back and engaged. Otherwise there will be an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci­dent.<
Child-restraint systems, installation
Observe the child-restraint system manu-
facturer's instructions when selecting, installing and using child-restraint systems. Oth­erwise the protective effect may be dimin­ished.<
On the front passenger seat
After installing a child-restraint system on
the front passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags for the front passen­ger are deactivated, otherwise there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<
Child seat security
Exception for front passenger seat
Front passenger airbags
Should it be necessary to use a child-
restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags must be deacti­vated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child if the airbags deploy, even if the child is seated in a child-restraint system.<
For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 64.
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All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be prevented from being pulled out in order to secure child-restraint sys­tems.
To lock the safety belt
1. Secure the child-restraint system with the
belt.
2. Pull the belt strap all the way out.
3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut
against the child-restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
To unlock the safety belt
1. Open the belt buckle
2. Remove the child-restraint system.
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3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the
way.
LATCH child-restraint fix­ing system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
To install and use the LATCH child-
restraint system, follow the operating and safety instructions provided by the manufac­turer of the system, otherwise the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<
Anchor points for LATCH anchors
Before installing the child's seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child-restraint fixing system.
There are two additional anchors for child­restraint systems with tether straps, arrows. When the vehicle is equipped with a level load
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, the anchors are covered. Their positions
floor are labeled.
Placement of the tether strap
The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the labeled protective caps.
Make sure that the two LATCH anchors are
properly engaged and that the child­restraint system rests firmly against the seat backrest, otherwise the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<
Child-restraint system with tether strap
Use the tether strap anchors to secure
child-restraint systems only, otherwise the anchors could be damaged.<
1 Direction of travel
2 Head restraint
3 Tether strap hook
4 Cargo bay floor
5 Anchor
6 Seat backrest
7 Tether strap of the child-restraint system
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise the strap will not properly secure the child­restraint system in the event of an accident.<
1. Push the head restraint upward.
2. Guide the tether strap between the head
restraint holders.
3. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using
the hook.
4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost
position.
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5. Pull the retaining strap tight.
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Driving
Ignition lock
Inserting the key into the ignition lock
Insert the key all the way into the ignition lock.
Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate.
Removing the key from the ignition lock
Press in the key briefly. It is ejected slightly.
At the same time:
> The ignition is switched off if it was on
beforehand.
Automatic transmission
You cannot take out the key unless the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.
Start/stop button
When you press the start/stop button and
depress the clutch if the car has manual transmission or the brake if the car has auto­matic transmission, the engine starts.<
Radio readiness
Individual electrical consumers can operate. The time and outside temperature are displayed in the tachometer.
Radio readiness is switched off automatically:
> When the key is removed from the ignition
lock
> When using convenient access
the button on the door handle or the button on the remote control, refer to Lock­ing on page 26
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by pushing
Ignition on
Most indicator and warning lamps in indicator area 1, page 13, light up for varying lengths of time.
When the engine is off, switch off the igni-
tion and any unnecessary electrical con­sumers in order to preserve the battery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps in the displays go out.
The ignition is switched off automatically when the driver's door is opened. Pressing the start/ stop button again switches the ignition back on.
The ignition is not switched off in situations such as the following:
> The clutch or brake is depressed
> The low beams are switched on
Press the start/stop button to switch radio readi­ness or the ignition on and off. Do not depress the brake or clutch while doing so.
Starting the engine
Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed
spaces; otherwise inhalation of the nox­ious exhaust gases can lead to unconsciousness
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and death. Exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, otherwise such a vehicle repre­sents a potential safety hazard. Before leaving the car while the engine is run­ning, place the transmission in neutral or move
Driving
the selector lever to position P and forcefully apply the parking brake to prevent the car from moving.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the cat­alytic converter.<
Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle at a standstill. Move off immediately at a moder­ate engine speed.
When starting the engine, do not depress the accelerator pedal.
The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Switching off the engine
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
When parking, apply the parking brake force­fully, otherwise the vehicle could begin to roll.<
Manual transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, press the start/
stop button.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
Automatic transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, move the selector
lever to position P.
2. Press the start/stop button.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
Manual transmission
Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with conve­nient access, refer to page 26.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Depress the clutch.
3. Press the start/stop button.
Automatic transmission
Key in ignition lock or in vehicle with convenient access, refer to page 26.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Move the selector lever to position P.
3. Press the start/stop button.
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Parking brake
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre­vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
Applying
The lever locks in position automatically.
Releasing
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever.
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In exceptional cases, if the parking brake
has to be used to slow or stop the car, do not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, con­tinuously press the button of the parking brake lever. Otherwise, excessive force could lead to over­braking and loss of traction, i.e. fishtailing, at the rear axle.<
Manual transmission
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press
the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise the engine could be damaged if you inadvert­ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<
Reverse gear
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome.
Automatic transmission* with Steptronic
3. Remove the key.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the tachometer
P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode.
Changing selector lever positions
> The selector lever can only be moved out of
position P if the ignition is switched on or the engine is running: interlock.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; otherwise the selector lever will refuse to move: shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position,
depress the brake until you are ready to start.<
A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector lever positions R and P.
In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can shift gears manually using Steptronic, page 42.
Parking the vehicle
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always
select position P and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.<
Removing the key
1. Move the selector lever to position P.
2. Switch off the engine.
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Overriding the selector lever lock
Driving
Press the button on the front of the selector lever, arrow.
P Park
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The transmission locks to prevent the drive wheels from turning.
R Reverse
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
Select this when you are in a car wash, for exam­ple. The vehicle can roll.
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for­ward gears are selected automatically.
Under normal operation conditions, fuel con­sumption is lowest when you drive in position D.
Kick-down
Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum performance. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full­throttle resistance point.
Sport program and manual operation M/S
Move the selector lever from position D to the left into the M/S shifting slot: The Sport program is activated and DS is dis­played.
Shifting with the selector lever
Push the selector lever forward or pull it back to activate manual operation. Steptronic shifts the gear.
> Pull the selector lever in the + direction.
Transmission shifts up.
> Push the selector lever in the – direction.
Transmission shifts down.
The tachometer displays M1 to M6.
To use the automatic mode again, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to over­rev will not be executed by the system. The selected gear is displayed briefly, followed by the actual gear.
Shifting on the steering wheel
With the selector lever in position D, automatic drive, you can shift gears using the shift paddles on the steering wheel. The transmission auto­matically switches to manual mode.
If you do not shift gears with the shift paddles or accelerate for a certain amount of time, the transmission automatically returns to D, auto­matic drive.
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> Pull one of the shift paddles.
Transmission shifts up.
> Push one of the shift paddles.
Transmission shifts down.
M1 to M6 is displayed in the gear indicator.
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
1 Turn signal indicator
2 Headlamp flasher
Overriding the selector lever lock
Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P although the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be overridden:
1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.
2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out. Disconnect the cable connector if necessary.
3. Take the hub cover remover 1 out of the
onboard tool kit and insert it in the loop on the front passenger side.
4. Pull the loop up.
5. Move the selector lever into the desired
position by pressing the button on the front of the selector lever.
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To turn off manually, press the lever to the resis­tance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that an indicator bulb has
failed.<
Indicating a turn briefly
Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever as far as the resistance point.
You can set whether the turn signal is to flash once or three times.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
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3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
Driving
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
Brief indication of a turn.
>
Triple turn signal.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.
Wiper system
1 Switching on wipers
2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3 Activating/deactivating intermittent mode
or rain sensor
4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps
Switching on wipers
Press the lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi­tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once. The system switches to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
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Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press button, arrow 3.
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Deactivate the rain sensor before entering
an automatic car wash. Failure to do so
could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.<
Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain sensor
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Press the button to select the desired sensi-
tivity.
7. Wait for the display to change.
The settings are stored.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3.
Brief wipe
Press the lever downward once, arrow 2.
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.
In cars equipped with an alarm system, the headlamps cannot be cleaned when the bonnet is open.
Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage the washer pump. Only use the washers if the bonnet has been completely closed, otherwise the headlamp washer system the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. If you do, your vision could be obscured. For this reason, use antifreeze.<
*
may be damaged. Do not use
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Window washer nozzles
The window washer nozzles are heated auto-
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matically ignition is switched on.
while the engine is running or the
Rear window wiper
Driving
0 Rear wipers parked
1 To switch on intermittent wipe :
Turn the cap to level 1. Operation is continuous in reverse gear.
Cleaning the rear window
2 To clean the rear window during intermit-
tent wipe : Turn the cap further to level 2 and hold it there.
3 To clean the rear window when wipers are
parked : Turn the cap to level 3 and hold it there.
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will
damage the washer pump.<
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Therefore, keep it away from ignition sources, store it only in the closed original con­tainer and keep it out of reach of children, oth­erwise there is a risk of personal injury. Comply with the instructions on the container.<
spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to per­sonal safety.<
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom­mendations.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained.<
Capacity
Approx. 2.6 US quarts/2.5 liters.
With headlamp washer system: Approx. 4.8 US quarts/4.5 liters.
Cruise control*
The concept
Cruise control is available at vehicle speeds of at least approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores and maintains the speed that you specify using the button on the steering wheel.
Do not use cruise control when driving at
constant speed is prevented by adverse conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or poor road conditions due to, e.g., snow, rain, ice or loose surfaces. Otherwise you could lose con­trol of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result.<
Washer fluid reservoir
Only refill washer fluid that contains anti­freeze when the engine is cool, to avoid
contact with hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid
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Activating
1 Resuming cruise control
2 Activating/deactivating cruise control
3 Maintaining, storing and increasing speed
4 Maintaining, storing and decreasing speed
Indicator lamp in the speedometer lights up. The cruise control system is ready and can be acti­vated.
Increasing speed
Press button 3 repeatedly until the desired speed is reached. Every time you press the but­ton, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph or 2km/h.
Accelerating using the button
Press and hold button 3.
The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. After the button is released, the driving speed is maintained and stored.
Decreasing speed
Press button 4 repeatedly until the desired speed is reached.
The functions here are the same as for increas­ing the speed or accelerating, except that the speed will be decreased.
Activating/deactivating cruise control
Press button 2.
In addition, the system is automatically deacti­vated:
> When the brakes are applied
> When the clutch is depressed
> When the automatic transmission is in selec-
tion lever position N
> When the driving stability control system is
active
Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved again and maintained.
The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is switched off.
Maintaining current speed
Press button 3.
The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed.
If, on a downhill grade, the engine braking effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed may be exceeded. On uphill grades vehicle speed may drop if the engine output is insufficient.
Resuming a speed stored beforehand
Press button 1.
The last speed stored is achieved again and maintained.
The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is switched off.
Display in tachometer*
Selected speed is displayed briefly.
If --- mph or --- km/h is displayed briefly in the tachometer, the conditions neces-
sary for operation may not be fulfilled.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp in the tachometer lights up if the system fails.
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Everything under control
Odometer, outside tem­perature display, clock
1 Outside temperature display and clock or
current speed
2 Odometer and trip odometer
3 Resetting the trip odometer
Units of measure
Select the respective units of measure, miles or
Everything under control
km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature, page 51.
Outside temperature display, time
Setting the time, refer to page 54.
1. Press the button in the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until the current speed appears in the lower display.
2. Wait for the speed display to automatically
move to the upper display.
The outside temperature then appears in the lower display.
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting the trip odometer
With the ignition switched on, press knob 3 in the tachometer.
When the vehicle is parked
To display the time, outside temperature and odometer briefly after the key is removed from the ignition lock: Press knob 3 in the tachometer.
Tachometer
Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is an increased risk of black ice.
Black ice can also form at temperatures above +37 7/+36. You should therefore
drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads, for example, otherwise there is an increased risk of an accident.<
Current vehicle speed
To have the current speed shown in the upper display otherwise serving for the outside tem­perature display and clock.
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Never operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot.
Check coolant level, refer to page 108.
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Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity
You can find information on refueling on page 94.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S
Approx. 13.2 US gallons/50 liters.
Reserve
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone of approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters, the remaining indicator lamps change from orange to red, arrow. The tachometer displays the remaining cruising range. An indicator lamp comes on when the remaining range is less than approx. 30 miles/50 km.
If the range displayed is less than 30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-
wise engine functions are not guaranteed and damage could occur.<
Computer*
Displays in tachometer
Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly to call up various items of informa­tion.
The following items of information are displayed in the order listed:
> Cruising range
> Average fuel consumption
> Current fuel consumption
> Average speed
> Current vehicle speed
To set the corresponding units of measure, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 51.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated on the basis of the way the car has been driven over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of fuel currently in the tank.
If the range displayed is less than 30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-
wise engine functions are not guaranteed and damage could occur.<
Average fuel consumption
Calculated for the time the engine has been run­ning.
To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn indicator lever for approx. 2seconds.
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Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption to allow you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with minimum exhaust emissions.
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed.
To reset average speed: press the button in the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Settings and information
Operating principle
Everything under control
Current vehicle speed
To have the current speed shown in the upper display otherwise serving for the outside tem­perature display and clock.
1. Press the button in the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until the current speed appears in the lower display.
2. Wait for the speed display to automatically
move to the upper display.
The outside temperature then appears in the lower display of the computer.
Certain settings and information are only avail­able when the ignition is switched on, the vehi­cle is at a standstill and the doors are closed.
1 Button for:
> Selecting display
> Setting values
> Confirming selected display or set values
> Calling up computer information 49
2 Calling up Check Control 55
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3 Displaying vehicle check 56
4 Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 60
Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 61
5 Setting formats and units of measure, reset-
ting to factory settings 52
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6 Adjusting settings
> Confirmation signals when locking and
unlocking the vehicle 20
> Response during unlocking
procedure 19
> Automatic locking 22
> Pathway lighting 66
> Daytime running lamps 67
> Triple turn signal activation 43
7 Setting the time 54
8 Setting the date 55
9 Exiting the menu
Exiting displays
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed.
2. Press the button for a longer period.
The display again shows the outside tempera­ture and the time.
Displays are also exited if no entries are made for approx. 8 seconds.
Next setting or item of information
The display changes directly to the next setting or item of information.
Formats and units of measure
To set the formats and units of measure. The set­tings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 18.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
1. Within a setting or item of information,
briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "NEXT" is displayed.
2. Press the button for a longer period.
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4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
Everything under control
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
> Fuel consumption: l/100 km, mpg,
*
km/l
> Distance covered: mls, km
> Time: 12h, 24h mode
> Date: day.month dd.mm,
month/day mm/dd
> Temperature: 7, 6
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Press the button briefly to change the for-
mat or unit of measure.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The settings are stored.
Resetting to factory settings
The settings for formats and units of measure can be reset to the factory settings. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 18.
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4. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
5. Briefly press the button repeatedly until
"RESET" is displayed.
6. Press and hold the button until the display
changes to the first setting. The settings are reset.
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Service requirements
The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are briefly displayed immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition.
The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by your
MINI Dealer.<
Displaying vehicle check
For certain maintenance operations, you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the tachometer.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
corresponding symbol and "SERVICE-INFO" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button to display the indi-
vidual service items, refer to the following information.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
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Possible displays
1 Button for selecting information
2 Engine oil
3 Front brakes
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4 Rear brakes
5 Vehicle check
Clock
Setting the time
To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 51.
6 Roadworthiness test
7 Brake fluid
8 Exit display 51
9 Next setting or item of information 51
More information on the MINI Maintenance Sys­tem can be found on page 110.
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
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3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
4. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
5. Press the button to set the hours.
6. Wait for the display to change to minutes.
7. Press the button to set the minutes.
8. Wait for the display to change.
The settings are stored.
Date
Setting the date
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 51.
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
4. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
5. Press the button to set the day of the month.
6. Wait for the display to change to month.
7. Set the month and year in the same way.
8. Wait for the display to change.
The settings are stored.
Check Control
The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys­tems monitored. Check Control messages involve indicator or warning lamps in the dis­plays and, in some circumstances, an acoustic signal. To adjust the volume of the signal, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio.
2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var­ious combinations and colors in the indicator areas 1 and 2.
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What to do in case of a malfunction
The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal­function and tips on how to respond are listed starting on page 131.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button in the turn indicator lever.
Some Check Control messages are displayed until the malfunctions have been rectified. They cannot be hidden. If several malfunctions occur at the same time, they are displayed in succes­sion.
Other Check Control messages are automatic ally hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but remain
Everything under control
stored.
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
3. Press the button repeatedly until the display
shows the corresponding symbol and "CHECK INFO".
This symbol indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. Check Control mes­sages can be viewed whenever it is convenient.
Viewing stored Check Control messages
Stored Check Control messages can only be dis­played if the driver's door is closed.
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4. Hold the button down.
"CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check Control messages. If a Check Control message has been stored, the corresponding message is displayed.
5. Briefly press the button to check for other
messages.
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Technology for driving comfort and
safety
Park Distance Control PDC*
The concept
PDC assists you with parking backwards. Acous­tic signals warn you of the presence of an object behind the vehicle. To measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic sensors in either bumper.
However, an acoustic warning does not sound until an object is approx. 24 in/60 cm from the corner sensors, or approx. 5 ft/1.50 m from the center sensors.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate
objects when they are approached slowly, as is usually the case when parking. Avoid approaching an object at high speed, otherwise physical circumstances may lead to the system warning being issued too late.<
Automatic mode
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, the system is activated automatically after approx. 1 second when you en gage reverse gear or move the automatic transmission selector lever to position R. Wait this short period before driving.
Malfunction
Indicator lamp comes on: PDC is mal­functioning. Have the system checked.
To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. When using a high-pressure cleaner, do not direct the jet toward the sensors for lengthy periods and only spray from a distance of at least 4in/10cm.
System limitations
Even with PDC, final responsibility for esti-
mating the distance between the vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. Sensors, too, have blind spots in which objects cannot be detected. Moreover, ultra­sonic detection can reach its physical limits with objects such as trailer tow bars and couplings, thin and wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects already indicated, such as curbs, may enter the sensors' blind spots before or after a continuous audible signal is given. Higher, pro­truding objects, such as wall ledges, may not be detectable. Therefore, always drive cautiously, otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or property damage. Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal.<
Acoustic signals
As the distance between vehicle and object decreases, the intervals between the tones become shorter. If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a continuous tone sounds.
If the distance remains constant, e.g. when driv­ing parallel to a wall, the acoustic signal stops after approx. 3 seconds.
Adjustments
The volume of the acoustic signals can be adjusted, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio.
Driving stability control systems
Your MINI has a number of systems that help to maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse driving conditions.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed,
even with driving stability control systems. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety margin again by taking risks.<
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Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak­ing. Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking. Active safety is thus increased.
Braking safely, refer to page 85.
Among others, ABS includes the following func­tions:
> Cornering Brake Control CBC
> Electronic brake-force distribution
> Brake Assist
Cornering Brake Control CBC
Driving stability and steering characteristics are further enhanced while braking in turns or dur­ing a lane change.
Electronic brake-force distribution EBV
The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
Brake Assist
Rapidly depressing the brake causes this system to automatically develop maximum braking force. Thus, the system helps keep braking dis­tance to a minimum. At the same time, all the benefits provided by ABS are exploited.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the duration of the full braking application.
All-Season Traction Control ASC*
ASC prevents slip at the drive wheels while start­ing off and accelerating the vehicle. This system optimizes driving stability and trac­tion, especially when driving off, accelerating and cornering, by reducing engine output and, if necessary, braking the front wheels.
ASC encompasses the following functions:
Technology for driving comfort and safety
> Antilock Brake System ABS
> Brake Assist
Dynamic Stability Control DSC*
DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing traction when you pull away from rest or accel­erate. The system also recognizes unstable driv-
ing conditions, for example if the rear of the car is about to swerve or if momentum is acting at an angle past the front wheels. In these cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions at the individual wheels.
DSC also encompasses the following functions:
> All-Season Traction Control ASC
> Antilock Brake System ABS
> Brake Assist
> Hill Start Assist
Deactivating ASC or DSC
Press the button repeatedly until the indicator lamp for the ASC or DSC comes on. ASC or DSC are deactivated. Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are no longer executed.
When driving with snow chains or to 'rock free' in snow, it can be helpful to switch off ASC/DSC for a brief period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate ASC/DSC again as soon as possible.
Activating ASC or DSC
Press the button again; the indicator lamp for ASC or DSC goes out.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: ASC or DSC controls the driving and braking forces.
If the indicator lamps are on: ASC or DSC is deactivated.
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Malfunction in the driving stability
control systems
The warning lamps come on. ASC or DSC is malfunctioning. The vehicle remains operational. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead, otherwise unstable driving conditions
could result.<
Activating the system
Hill Start Assist*
Hill Start Assist aids you in comfortably driving off on inclines. It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this.
1. Hold the MINI with the brake.
2. Depress the clutch and shift into gear.
3. Release the brake and immediately drive
off.
Hill Start Assist holds the car in place for approx. 2 seconds after the brake is released.
Depending on vehicle load and road incli-
nation, the car may roll backwards a little during this time span. Drive off immediately after releasing the brake. Hill Start Assist will no longer hold the car in place after approx. 2 seconds and the car will start to roll back­wards.<
Sport button*
Pressing the button causes your MINI to respond even more sportily.
> Engine responds more spontaneously to
movements of the accelerator.
> Steering response is more direct.
With automatic transmission:
> More rapid gear shifting in Sport program.
Press the SPORT button. The LED lights up.
SPORT is briefly displayed in the tachometer.
Deactivating the system
> Press the SPORT button again.
> Switch off the engine.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM*
The concept
The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotating speeds of the individual tires while moving.
If a tire loses pressure, its rolling circumference changes, and this in turn alters the speed of rotation. This change is detected and is reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirement
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be initialized for the cor­rect tire inflation pressure.
Each time you correct the pressure in a tire, or change a wheel or tire, the system
must be reinitialized.<
System limitations
The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn the driver of sudden, severe tire damage caused by exter­nal factors, nor can it identify the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tires over a lengthy period of time.
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In the following situations, the system could be
delayed or malfunction:
> System has not been initialized
> Driving on snowy or slippery road surface
> Performance-oriented style of driving: slip in
the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration
> Snow chains are attached
When the vehicle is driven with a space-saver spare tire not function.
*
, page 124, the Flat Tire Monitor can-
Initializing the system
The initialization is completed during driv-
ing, which can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the initialization is con­tinued automatically. Do not initialize the system if you are driving
*
with snow chains or a space-saver spare tire
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
.<
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Start driving.
Initialization is completed while the car is on the move, without any feedback.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. An acoustic signal also sounds. There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure.
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau-
tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Check whether your vehicle is equipped
with normal tires or Run-Flat Tires.
The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the
sidewall, refer to Run-Flat Tires, page 104.<
Normal tires
1. Determine which tire is damaged.
If this cannot be determined, contact your MINI Dealer.<
2. Repair the flat tire, refer to page 119, or
change the damaged tire, refer to page 122.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
corresponding symbol and "RESET" are dis­played.
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Run-Flat Tires*
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph
or 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h.
Do not contin ue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with Run-Flat Tires,
page 104, otherwise a serious accident could result.<
2. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
If all four tires are inflated to the cor­rect pressures, the Flat Tire Monitor
might not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.<
3. In the event of complete tire pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible
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distance for continued driving on the basis
of the following guidelines:
> With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo bay full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 90 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 persons, cargo area full: approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h, otherwise an accident may occur. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce the vehi­cle speed and stop as soon as possible. Other­wise, sections of the tire may come loose and cause accidents. Do not continue driving and contact your MINI Dealer.<
Malfunction
The warning lamps light up in yellow. There is a malfunction in the Flat Tire Monitor or the system has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics. Other­wise, the system may malfunction.
Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system.<
System limitations
TPM cannot warn you in advance of sud­den severe tire damage caused by outside
influences.<
The system does not work correctly if it has not been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indi­cated even though the tire inflation pressures are correct.
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire if a wheel without TPM electronics, such as a compact spare wheel*, has been mounted, or if TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the same radio fre­quency.
Resetting the system
Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system.<
Using the button in the turn indicator lever
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*
The concept
TPM checks the inflation pressures of the four mounted tires. The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires.
Functional requirement
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be reset while all tire infla­tion pressures are correct.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Repeatedly press the button briefly until the
symbol for Tire Pressure Monitor and
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"ACTIVE" are displayed.
The Tire Pressure Monitor can be reset using "RESET".
The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the
sidewall, refer to the Owner's Manual for Vehicle.<
Normal tires
1. Determine which tire is damaged.
If this cannot be determined, contact your MINI Dealer.<
2. Repair the flat tire or change the damaged
tire, refer to page 122.
5. Press and hold the button until "RESETTING"
appears.
6. Start driving.
After driving a few minutes, the set inflation pressures in the tires are accepted as the tar­get values to be monitored. The system reset is completed during your drive, and c an b e int errupte d a t any ti me. Wh en d rivi ng resumes, the reset is continued automati­cally. The indicator lamp goes out after the system reset is completed.
Message for low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. An acoustic signal also sounds. There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure.
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1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau-
tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Check whether your vehicle is equipped
with normal tires or Run-Flat Tires.
Run-Flat Tires*
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/
80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Do not contin ue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with Run-Flat Tires, oth-
erwise a serious accident could result.<
2. In the event of complete tire pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines:
> With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo area full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 90 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 persons, cargo area full: approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h, otherwise an accident may occur. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce the vehi­cle speed and stop as soon as possible. Other­wise, sections of the tire may come loose and
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cause accidents. Do not continue driving and
contact your MINI Dealer.<
Malfunction
The small warning lamp flashes in yel­low and then lights up continuously; the larger warning lamp comes on in yel­low.
No punctures can be detected.
This type of message is shown in the following situations:
> If there is a malfunction
Have the system checked.
> If a wheel without TPM electronics has been
mounted
> If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to
other systems or devices using the same radio frequency.
Message for unsuccessful system reset
Both warning lamps come on in yellow. The system is not reset after a tire has been changed, for example.
Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the system, refer to the Owner's Manual for Vehicle.
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substi­tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underinflation has not reached the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure tell­tale illuminates.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys­tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously lit. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi­cator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replace­ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop­erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Declaration according to NHTSA/ FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Each tire, including the spare, should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infla­tion pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehi­cle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pres­sure for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres­sure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
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Airbags
The following airbags are located under the marked covers:
Protective action
Observe the instructions on page 30 to ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion.<
The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro­vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact. The relevant side airbag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag supports the head.
The airbags are designed to not be triggered in every type of collision, e.g. not in minor acci­dents, certain rollover situations or rear impacts.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or modify them in any other way. Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other objects not specif­ically approved for seats with integral side air­bags to the front seats. Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over the back­rests. Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do not mod-
Technology for driving comfort and safety
ify the individual components of the system or its wiring in any way. This includes the uphol­stered covers on the steering wheel, instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well as the sides of the roof lining. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components imme­diately after the system has been triggered,
1 Front airbags
2 Side airbags in backrests
3 Head airbags at the front and rear
because there is a danger of burns. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or triggering of the airbag restraint system, have the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air­bag generators executed only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that works according to repair procedures of the manufacturer of your MINI with correspondingly trained personnel and has the required explosives licenses. Otherwise, unprofessional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emergency or undes­ired airbag activation, either of which could result in personal injury.<
Warning notices and information about the air­bags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags
An analysis of the impression in the front pas­senger seat cushion determines whether and how the seat is occupied. The front and side air­bags for the front passenger are activated or deactivated by the system accordingly.
The indicator lamp above the interior rear-
view mirror shows the current status of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or acti­vated, refer to Status of front passenger airbags below.<
Before transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, read the safety precau-
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tions and handling instructions under Transport-
ing children safely, page 36. The front and side airbags can also be deacti­vated by adolescents and adults sitting in certain positions; the indicator lamp for the front pas­senger airbags comes on. In such cases, the pas­senger should change his or her sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired airbag status cannot be achieved by changing the sitting position, transport the relevant pas­senger on a rear seat. Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically rec­ommended by the manufacturer of your MINI. Do not place any items under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Other­wise a correct analysis of the seat cushion is not ensured.<
Status of front passenger airbags
indicator lamp for the front passenger air­bags comes on. It indicates that the child's seat has been detected and that the front passenger airbags are deactivated.<
> Th e ind ica tor lamp do es not c om e on as lo ng
as a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas­senger are activated.
> The indicator lamp does not come on if the
seat is empty. The front and side airbags for the front pas­senger are not activated.
Operational readiness of airbag system
As of radio readiness, page 39, the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are oper­ational.
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air­bags shows the functional status of the front passenger's front and side airbag s in accordance with whether and how the front passenger seat is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are activated or deactivated.
> The indicator lamp comes on as intended
when a child in a specially designated child­restraint system is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas­senger are not activated.
Most child seats are detected by the
system. This particularly applies to child seats that were required by the NHTSA at the time of manufacture of the vehicle. After installing a child's seat, check that the
Airbag system malfunction
> The warning lamp does not come on when
radio readiness or the ignition is switched on.
> The warning lamp stays lit continuously.
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,
have it checked without delay, otherwise there is the risk that the system will not function as intended even if a sufficiently severe accident occurs.<
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Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
Lamps
0 Lamps off and daytime running lamps
1 Parking lamps and daytime running lamps
2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps
3 Automatic headlamp control
ning lamps and welcome lamps
When you open the driver's door with the igni­tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto­matically switched off if the light switch is in position 0, 2 or 3.
Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1.
Parking lamps
Turn the light switch to position 1. The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on.
Activation of lights on one side of the vehicle for parking, page 68.
The parking lamps will discharge the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time, otherwise the bat­tery might not have enough power to start the engine.<
Low beams
Turn the light switch to position 2. The low beams come on when the ignition is on.
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, daytime run-
ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation.
The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
When driving into tunnels with bright overhead lights, there may be a delay before the head­lamps come on.
The low beams remain switched on indepen­dent of the ambient lighting conditions when
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you switch on the fog lamps
If the daytime running lamps are activated, page 67, the low beams are always switched on with the light switch in position 3 and the igni­tion on. The exterior lamps are automatically switched off after the vehicle is parked.
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For example, the system cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should respond to these kinds of low-visibility situations by switching the head­lamps on manually.<
.
Welcome lamps
If you leave the light switch in the low beam or automatic headlamp control position when you switch off the ignition, the parking lamps and interior lamps come on for a certain time as soon as the vehicle is unlocked.
Pathway lighting
If you activate the headlamp flasher after park­ing the car, with the lights switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time.
The setting is stored for the remote control in use, refer to Personal Profile, page 18.
Automatic headlamp control*
When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend-
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Setting the duration or deactivating the
function
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
The function is deactivated.
> ...
Select the corresponding duration, e.g. 40 seconds.
9. Press the button for a longer period.
The setting is stored.
Daytime running lamps*
The light switch can remain in the lamps off, parking lamps or automatic headlamp control position. In the lamps off position, the exterior lighting is automatically switched off after the vehicle is parked. In the parking lamps position, the park­ing lamps will stay on after the ignition is switched off.
Switch on the parking lamps separately if needed.
Activating/deactivating daytime running lamps
The setting is stored for the remote control in use, refer to Personal Profile, page 18.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
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7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
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4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
Lamps
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
Daytime running lamps activated.
>
Daytime running lamps deactivated.
9. Press the button for a longer period.
The setting is stored.
High beams/roadside parking lamps
1 Turn signal indicators/roadside parking
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lamps
2 Switching on high beams
3 Switching off high beams/headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side for parking. Comply with local regulations when doing so.
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down, arrow 1.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time, otherwise the bat­tery might not have enough power to start the engine.<
Switching off
Press the lever up or down to the pressure point.
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Fog lamps*
1 Fog lamps
2 Rear fog lamp
Press the respective switch to turn the lamps on/ off.
Fog lamps*
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp comes on when the fog lamps are switched on.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fog lamps are switched off when you activate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti­vated, the low beams will come on auto-
matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<
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Increasing brightness
Press and hold the button until the desired brightness is reached.
Reducing brightness
Press the button briefly.
The brightness decreases every time the button is pressed briefly.
Interior lamps
The interior lamps, the footwell lamps* and the cargo bay lamp are controlled automatically.
To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside the car are switched off about
30 minutes after the ignition is switched off, refer to Start/stop button on page 39.<
Rear fog lamp*
The low beams or parking lamps with fog lamps must be switched on. The yellow indicator lamp comes on when the rear fog lamp is switched on.
Instrument lighting
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are on.
Switching interior lamps on/off manually
To switch the interior lamps on/off.
Press the switch.
To switch off the interior lamps permanently, press the button for about 3 seconds.
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Reading lamps*
Lamps
To switch the reading lamps on and off.
Press the switch.
Ambient lighting*
The color of the ambient lighting can be changed.
> Press the switch forward.
The color changes in stages, ultimately to orange.
> Press the switch toward the rear.
The color changes in stages, ultimately to blue.
Intermediate settings and colors are possible.
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Climate
Equipment versions
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, your MINI contains an air conditioner climate control*.
1 Air conditioner
2 Automatic climate control
or an automatic
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Air vents
3 Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
4 Air to the upper body area
5 Air to the footwell
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Air conditioner
Climate
1 Air flow rate
2 Cooling function
3 Recirculated-air mode
4 Temperature
Air flow rate
Adjust the air flow rate. The higher the rate, the more effective the heating or cooling will be.
The air flow rate is lowered or switched off
entirely to save on battery power.
Switching the system on/off
Turn the air flow rate rotary switch to 0. Blower and air conditioner are completely switched off and the air supply is cut off.
Set any desired air flow rate to switch on the air conditioner.
Cooling function
When the cooling function is on, the air is cooled, dried, then
reheated according to the temper­ature setting. The recirculated-air mode may be switched on automatically. This function is only available while the engine is running.
The cooling function helps prevent condensa­tion on the windows or removes it quickly.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started.
5 Rear window defroster
6 Air distribution
7 Windshield heating
Recirculated-air mode
If the air outside the car has an unpleasant odor or contains pollut-
ants, shut off the supply to the inte­rior of the car temporarily. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces, switch off the recirculated-air mode and, if necessary, switch on the cooling function rate.<
To prevent the air quality inside the vehi-
cle from deteriorating during extended use of the recirculated-air mode, fresh air is added briefly at regular intervals.<
or increase the air flow
Temperature
Turn upward, red, to increase the temper­ature. Turn downward, blue, to decrease the temperature.
Rear window defroster
The defroster is switched off auto­matically after a certain time.
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Air distribution
Direct the flow of air to the win­dows , to the upper body area
or to the footwell . Interme-
diate settings are possible.
Windshield heating*
The windshield heating is switched off automatically after a short time.
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
1. Set air flow rate to the maximum level.
2. Set air distribution to position .
Condensation is removed from the windows
Automatic climate control*
more quickly when the cooling function* is also activated.
3. Set to the highest temperature, red.
4. Deactivate recirculated-air mode.
5. Turn on windshield heating if necessary.
6. Turn on rear window defroster if necessary.
Microfilter
The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The microfilter is changed by your MINI Dealer dur­ing routine maintenance work.
1 Air flow rate, manual
2 AUTO program
3 Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/
Recirculated-air mode
4 Maximum cooling
5 Air distribution, manual
Comfortable interior climate
AUTO program 2 offers the ideal air distribution and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfort­able for you.
The following sections inform you in detail abo ut how to adjust the settings.
6 Temperature
7 Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
8 Cooling function
9 Rear window defroster
10 Windshield heating
Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile set­tings on page 18.
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Air flow rate, manual
Press the – button to reduce air flow. Press the + button to increase it.
You can reactivate the automatic mode for the air flow rate with the AUTO button.
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The air flow rate is lowered or switched off
entirely to save on battery power. The display remains the same.
Switching the system on/off
Reduce the air flow by pressing the – button repeatedly until the system is switched off. All
Climate
indicators go out.
Press the AUTO button to switch the automatic climate control back on.
AUTO program
The AUTO program adjusts the air
distribution to the windshield and side windows, towards the upper body area and into the footwell for you. The air flow rate and your temperature specifications will be adapted to outside influences in accordance with sea­sonal changes, e.g. sunlight.
The cooling function is automatically switched on along with the AUTO program.
Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/ Recirculated-air mode
Switch on the desired operating
mode by pressing the button
repeatedly.
Display of operating modes
No display: outside air flows in continuously.
AUC mode: a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air. If necessary, the system
blocks the supply of outside air and recir­culates the inside air. As soon as the concentra­tion of pollutants in the outside air has decreased sufficiently, the system automatically switches back to outside air supply.
At outside temperatures below approx. 417/ +5 6, the AUC mode may be restricted due to the increased risk of window condensation.
Recirculated-air mode: the supply of out-
side air is permanently shut off. The sys-
tem then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces, press the AUTO
button or switch off the recirculated-air mode and, if necessary, increase the air flow rate. The recirculated-air mode should not be used over an extended period of time, otherwise the air quality inside the car will deteriorate contin­uously.<
Maximum cooling
At outside temperatures above 32 7/0 6 and when the engine is running, you obtain a maximum
cooling effect as soon as possible.
The automatic climate control goes into recircu­lated-air mode at the lowest temperature. Air flows at maximum rate from the vents for the upper body area. You should therefore open them for maximum cooling.
Air distribution, manual
The flow of air is directed to the windows, to the upper body area or to the footwell as selected.
You can switch the automatic air distribution back on by pressing the AUTO but­ton.
Temperature
Set the desired temperature individually.
The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possible
regardless of the season, using maximum cooling or heating power if necessary, and then maintains it.
If you switch between different tempera­ture settings in quick succession, the auto-
matic climate control does not have enough time to achieve the set temperature.<
Rear window defroster
The defroster is switched off auto­matically after a certain time. Depending on your vehicle's equip-
ment, the upper wires serve as an antenna and are not part of the rear window defroster.
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Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Quickly removes ice and condensa­tion from the windshield and front side windows. For this purpose, also switch on the
cooling function.
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The windshield heating matically.
is switched on auto-
Windshield heating*
The windshield heating is switched off automatically after a certain time.
Cooling function
When the cooling function is on, the air is cooled, dried, then reheated according to the temper­ature setting. This function is only
available while the engine is running.
The cooling function helps prevent condensa­tion on the windows or removes it quickly.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. The recirculated-air mode may be switched on auto­matically.
The cooling function is automatically switched on along with the AUTO program. The passenger compartment can only be cooled while the engine is running.
Ventilation
1 Knob for continuous opening and closing
2 Jet for direction of air flow
Opening/closing
Turn the knob.
Direction of air flow
Swivel the entire jet.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional pro­tection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your MINI Dealer replaces this com­bined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance. You can call up further information in the service requirements display, page 53.
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Practical interior accessories
Integrated universal remote control*
The concept
The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held transmitters for various remote-controlled devices, such as garage and gate openers and lighting systems. The integrated universal remote control regis­ters and stores signals from the original hand­held transmitters.
The signal of an original hand-held transmitter can be programmed on one of the three mem­ory buttons 1. The system in question can then be operated by means of the programmed memory button 1. The LED 2 flashes to confirm transmission of the signal.
If you decide to sell your vehicle one day, in the interest of your own security, remember to clear the stored programs before the vehicle leaves your possession, page 77.
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To prevent possible damage or injury,
before programming or using the inte­grated universal remote control, always inspect the immediate area to make certain that no people, animals or objects are within the pivot­ing or travel range of the device being operated. Comply also with the safety instructions supplied with the original hand-held transmitter.<
Checking compatibility
If this symbol appears on the package or in the instructions supplied with the
original hand-held transmitter, you can assume that the radio remote control device will be compatible with the integrated universal remote control.
For additional information, please contact your MINI Dealer or call: 1-800-355-3515. You can also obtain information on the Internet at: www.MINI.com or www.homelink.com
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Programming
1 Memory buttons
2 LED
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters
1. Switch on the ignition, page 39.
2. When starting operation for the first time:
press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes rapidly. All stored programs are cleared.
3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a
distance of approx. 2 to 12 in/5 to 30 cm from the memory buttons 1.
The required distance between the
hand-held transmitter and the mem­ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the respective original hand-held transmitter used.<
4. Simultaneously press the transmit key on
the original hand-held transmitter and the desired memory button 1 on the integrated universal remote control. The LED 2 flashes slowly at first. As soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec­onds, alter the distance.
5. To program other original hand-held trans-
mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
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The corresponding memory button 1 is now
programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.
You can operate the system with the engine running or with the ignition switched on.
If the system fails to function even after
repeated programming, check whether the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter­nating-code system. To do so, either read the instructions for the original hand-held transmit­ter or hold down the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote con­trol. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal remote control flashes rapidly and then remains lit for about two seconds, the original hand-held transmitter uses an alternating-code system. If it uses an alternating-code system, program the memory buttons 1 as described under Alternat­ing-code hand-held transmitters.<
Alternating-code hand-held transmitters
To program the integrated universal remote control, consult the operating instructions for the device to be set. You will find information there on the possibilities for synchronization or programming of additional hand-held transmit­ters. When programming hand-held transmitters that employ an alternating code, please observe the following supplementary instructions:
Programming will be easier with the aid of
a second person.<
1. Park your vehicle within the range of the
remote-controlled device.
2. Program the integrated universal remote
control as described above in the section Fixed-code hand-held transmitters.
3. Locate the button on the receiver of the
device to be set, e.g. on the drive unit.
4. Press the button on the receiver of the
device to be set. After step 4, you have approx. 30 seconds for the next step 5.
5. Press the programmed memory button 1 of
the integrated universal remote control three times.
The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.
Clearing stored programs
Press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes: all stored programs are cleared.
It is not possible to clear individual programs.
Reassigning individual programs
1. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a
distance of approx. 2 to 12 in/5 to 30 cm from the memory buttons 1.
The required distance between the
hand-held transmitter and the mem­ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the respective original hand-held transmitter used.<
2. Press the desired memory button 1 of the
integrated universal remote control.
3. If the LED 2 flashes slowly after approx.
20 seconds, press the transmit key of the original hand-held transmitter and release both buttons as soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 seconds, alter the distance and repeat this step.
Glove compartment
Opening
Press the button to open the cover. The light in the glove compartment comes on.
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Closing
Fold cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci­dent, close the glove compartment after
use while the vehicle is being driven.<
Ventilation*
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may be possible to ventilate the glove compartment.
Opening
Turn the switch to the horizontal position, arrow.
Closing
Turn the switch to the vertical position.
Depending on the temperature setting of the air conditioning or the automatic climate control,
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high temperatures may result in the glove com­partment.
Opening
The cover slides along guide rails and can be opened fully by pushing it back and lifting it.
Closing
Push the cover forwards.
Connection for external audio device
You can connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio recordings over the vehicle loudspeakers. The volume and tone settings can be adjusted via the car radio, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio.
Connecting
Center armrest*
Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats con­tains either a compartment or the cover for the
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mobile phone base plate adapter*.
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or the snap-in
1 Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
2 USB interface
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iPod
To connect the iPod, use the cable adapter for the Apple iPod. For additional information, contact your MINI Dealer or visit the Internet at www.MINI.com
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To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud-
speaker system, connect the iPod to ports 1 and
2.
The iPod's menu structure is supported by the USB-audio interface.
USB device
To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud­speaker system, connect the USB device to port 2.
Storage compartment on the front passenger side*
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to
extreme environmental conditions, e.g. very high temperatures, refer to the operating instructions of the audio device. Otherwise the audio device may become damaged, which could compromise safety while driving.<
> The USB-audio interface supplies the con-
nected audio devices with power, provided that this is supported by the audio device. Therefore, do not connect the USB audio device to the power socket in the vehicle during operation.
> Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB
interface.
> Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB-audio interface.
> Do not connect USB hard disks.
> Do not use the USB-audio interface to
charge external devices.
Storage compartments
In the vehicle interior
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you will find storage compartments in the doors, next to the rear seats and in the center console
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are located in the passenger footwell and
Nets on the backs of the front seat backrests.
Opening
Briefly press the bottom edge of the cover.
Closing
Push the cover back into its original position.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci­dent, close the storage compartment after
use while the vehicle is being driven.<
Clothes hooks
There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in the rear passenger compartment.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks, otherwise they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerving.<
In the cargo bay
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you have the following storage options:
> Umbrella holder
front of the warning triangle.
> Hooks, e.g. for shopping bags or carrying
bags, on the left and right sides of the cargo bay.
> Storage compartment under the level load
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.
floor
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> Removable box with lid* under the level
load floor, e.g. for wet or dirty items
> Storage compartment in the splitdoor
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under the loading sill in
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Cup holders and ash-
tray*
Cup holders
Two cup holders are located in the front of the center console, another is in the rear at the back of the center console.
In the MINI Clubman there are two additional cup holders in the armrests in the rear.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by
the knob only. Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns. When leaving the car, always remove the key so that children cannot operate the cigarette lighter and burn themselves.<
Connecting electrical appliances
In your MINI, you can use electrical devices such as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets is available. Avoid damag­ing the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
Cigarette lighter socket
Remove the lighter* or cover from the socket.
Power socket in cargo bay
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Do not place glass containers in the cup holders, as this increases the risk of injury
in the event of an accident.<
Ashtray*
The ashtray is located in one of the cup holders in the center console.
Emptying
Remove the entire ashtray.
Lighter
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops back out.
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By way of example, the illustration shows the cargo bay in the MINI.
Pull out the cover.
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Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please follow the instructions below in order to achieve the optimal service life and economy of operation for your vehicle.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do not exceed the following:
> Gasoline engine
4500 rpm or 100 mph/160 km/h
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kick-down mode.
After driving 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac­tion potential until after an initial break-in
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period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in period.
Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Close the tailgate
Drive the vehicle only when the tailgate is
closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could penetrate the interior of the vehicle.<
If special circumstances make it absolutely nec­essary to drive with the tailgate open:
1. Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
2. Switch off the recirculated-air mode and sig-
nificantly increase the air flow rate of the air conditioner or automatic climate control, page 72 or 73.
Hot exhaust system
In all vehicles, extremely high tempera-
tures are generated in the exhaust sys­tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed adjacent to various sections of the exhaust sys­tem, and never apply undercoating to them. When driving, standing at idle and while park­ing, take care to avoid possible contact between the hot exhaust system and any highly flamma­ble materials such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, with the risk of seri­ous personal injuries and property damage. Do not touch hot exhaust tail pipes. Otherwise there is a risk of burns.<
Clutch
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx. 300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period, engage the clutch gently.
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Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads,
reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge of water can form between tires and road sur­face. This situation, known as hydroplaning, can cause partial or complete loss of tire contact
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with the road surface, so that the car cannot be
steered or braked properly.<
The risk of hydroplaning increases with declining tread depth on the tires, refer also to Tread depth on page 103.
Driving through water
Drive through water on the road only if it is
not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged.<
Parking brake on inclines
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle with
the clutch; use the parking brake. Other­wise greater clutch wear will result.<
For information on driving off using Hill Start Assist
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, refer to page 59.
Braking safely
Your MINI is equipped with ABS. If you are in a situation which requires full braking, it is best to brake using maximum brake pressure. Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you can still avoid possible obstacles with a mini­mum of steering effort.
The pulsation of the brake pedal, together with the sound of hydraulic regulation, indicates that ABS is actively taking effect.
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users. The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that Then full braking force will be immediately avail­able when it is needed.
Hills
To prevent overheating and the resulting
reduced efficiency of the brake system, drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required. Even light but consistent brake pressure can lead to
high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.<
You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces­sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system. Downshift­ing in manual mode of the automatic transmis­sion, page 42.
Never drive with the clutch held down,
with the transmission in neutral or with the engine switched off; otherwise, engine brak­ing action will not be present or there will be no power assistance to the brakes or steering. Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the pedals, otherwise pedal function could be impaired.<
Corrosion on brake rotors
When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent, there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads. This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fail to cure.
When the vehicle is parked
Condensation forms while the automatic climate control is in operation, and then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal.
In the MINI Cooper S, the coolant pump may continue to run for some time after the engine is switched off. This will generate noise in the engine compartment.
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Before driving into a car wash
Avoid car washes with tracks higher than 4 in/10 cm, otherwise the chassis could be
damaged.<
For general information about vehicle care for your MINI, refer to the chapter beginning on page 112.
With convenient access and automatic transmission
Insert the key into the ignition lock. The engine can be switched off when the selec­tor lever is in position N. Refer also to page 27.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over­load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over­heating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires. The ultimate result can assume the form of a sudden blow-out.<
Avoid fluid spills in the cargo bay as they
could damage the vehicle.<
1. Unhook the lift straps from the tailgate.
2. Pull the cover out of the holders toward the
rear.
MINI Clubman
In the MINI Clubman, the cargo bay cover can be locked in the intermediate positions 1 to 3.
Cargo bay cover
Do not place any objects on the cover, otherwise they could endanger the car's
occupants, e.g. in the case of braking or sudden
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swerving.<
MINI
When you open the tailgate of the MINI, the cargo bay cover is raised.
To load bulky luggage, the cover can be removed.
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To load bulky luggage, the cover can be removed.
1. Pull on the handle, arrow 1, to detach the
cargo bay cover.
2. Lift the cargo bay cover up out of the hold-
ers, arrows 2.
Expanding the cargo bay
The rear set backrest is split. Both sides can be folded separately to expand the cargo bay.
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In the MINI Clubman, remove the third head
restraint if necessary, refer to Head restraints, Removing, page 32.
1. Pull the lever.
2. Fold rear seat backrests forward.
When folding the backrest back up, make
sure that the seat's locking mechanisms engage properly. Otherwise, cargo could be thrown around in the event of sharp braking or swerving and endanger the occupants.<
Adjusting rear seat backrest*
Expand the cargo bay by raising the split rear seat backrests to a steeper angle.
The partition net can be mounted in the cargo bay or behind the front seats.
In the cargo bay
1. Fold the rear seat backrest forward if neces-
sary, page 87.
2. Insert each partition net mounting pin all the
way into its respective rear mount in the headliner, arrow 1, and push it forward.
3. Hang the hooks of the partition net into the
eyelets on the cargo bay floor, arrow 2.
Behind the front seats
1. Pull the lever, arrow 1, and fold the rear seat
backrest forward.
2. Fold up the lever of the backrest lock until it
audibly engages, arrow 2.
3. Fold back the backrest until it engages.
If the rear seat backrests are positioned at a steeper angle, do not install child-
restraint systems in the rear of the vehicle as their protective features may be ineffective.<
Partition net* in MINI Clubman
Ensure that the partition net is firmly attached, otherwise injuries may occur.<
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to
Expanding the cargo bay.
2. Insert each partition net mounting pin all the
way into its respective front mount in the headliner, arrow 1, and push it forward.
3. Fold up the eyelets on the rear seat and
hook the partition net into them, arrow 2.
Level load floor* in MINI Clubman
The maximum load capacity of the level load floor is 165 lb/75 kg. For the storage
compartment under the load floor, do not
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exceed a maximum load of 55 lb/25 kg, other-
wise damage may occur.<
Raise the level load floor and fold it up toward the front, arrow.
Removing
1. Fold up the level load floor.
2. Pull the load floor back slightly.
3. Then take it out toward the top.
Determining cargo limit
1,400 lbs. and there will be four 150-lb. pas­sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail­able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs: 1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
6. If y our vehicle w ill be towing a t railer, part of
the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Load
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1. Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, overloading can result in damage to the vehicle and unstable driving conditions.<
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the XXX amount equals
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:
The permissible load is the sum of the occu­pants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo/luggage can be transported.
Stowing cargo
> Position heavy objects as low and as far for-
ward as possible, ideally directly behind the rear seat backrests.
> Cover sharp edges and corners.
> For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the respective opposite buckle.
> Do not stack higher than the top edge of the
backrests.
In addition in the MINI Clubman:
> Use the partition net, refer to page 87.
Ensure that no objects can penetrate through the net.
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Securing cargo
not be in compliance with the certification regu­lations. Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car, since they could be thrown around, for example as a result of heavy braking, sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu­pants.<
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option for your MINI. Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you. Comply with the installation instruc­tions supplied with the rack system.
Mounting points
> Secure smaller and lighter items using
*
retaining or draw straps
> Heavy-duty cargo straps
and heavier objects are available at your MINI Dealer. Four lashing eyes are provided for attaching the cargo straps. Two of them are located on the forward wall of the cargo bay. Comply with the information enclosed with the load-securing devices.
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endan­ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden braking or swerves are necessary. Do not exceed the approved gross weight and axle loads, page 146; otherwise the vehicle's operating safety is no longer assured and it will
.
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for securing larger
Remove the cover panel.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response. You should therefore always remember not to exceed the approved roof load capacity, the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack.
You can find the applicable data under Weights on page 146.
The roof load must be distributed uniformly and should not be too large in area. Heavy items should always be placed at the bottom.
When loading, make sure that there is sufficient space for the movement of the glass sunroof and that no objects protrude into the swiveling
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area of the tailgate; otherwise damage can
occur.
Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers, and take corners gently.
Saving fuel
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif­ferent factors. The implementation of certain measures, your driving style and regular mainte­nance can have an influence on fuel consump­tion and on the environmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts no longer in use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof- or rear-mounted luggage racks whenever you are not using them.
Attached parts on the vehicle affect its aerody­namics and increase fuel consumption.
Check tire inflation pressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct tire inflation
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pressure at least twice a month and before start­ing on a long trip.
Low inflation pressure increases rolling resis­tance and thus leads to greater fuel consump­tion and tire wear.
Drive off immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds. This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its oper­ating temperature.
Driving smoothly and anticipating impending traffic situations reduces fuel consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds
Use first gear only for driving off. In second and higher gears, accelerate smoothly to a suitable engine and road speed. In doing so, avoid high engine speeds and shift up early.
When you reach your desired traveling speed, shift to the highest suitable gear and drive at constant speed.
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Coasting
When approaching a red traffic light, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt in the highest suitable gear.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast in a suitable gear.
Fuel supply is shut off automatically when the vehicle is coasting.
Switch off the engine during lengthy stops
Switch off the engine when stopping for lengthy periods, e.g. at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestions.
Have the vehicle serviced
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to achieve good economy and a long vehicle life. The man­ufacturer of your MINI recommends having the vehicle serviced by a MINI Dealer. Also note the MINI Maintenance System, page 110.
Think ahead while driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking by maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle driving ahead.
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Refueling
Switch off the engine before refueling, otherwise fuel cannot be added to the
tank and a message will be displayed.<
Take all precautionary measures and
Refueling
observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con­tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the event of an accident.<
Fuel filler door
Opening
1. Open fuel filler door.
2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler door.
1. Remove the cover from the left-hand side-
wall of the cargo bay.
2. Pull on the green knob with the fuel pump
symbol. The fuel filler door is released.
MINI Clubman
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click.
Do not pinch the band attached to the
cap, otherwise the cap cannot be closed properly and fuel vapors can escape. A message will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or miss­ing.<
Manually releasing the fuel filler door
MINI
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can manually unlock the fuel filler door:
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Pull on the green knob with the fuel pump sym­bol; the fuel filler door opens.
Observe the following when refueling
Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when
handling fuel, otherwise there is a danger of per­sonal injury and property damage.<
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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead to
> premature pump shutoff
> reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
If the range displayed is less than 30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-
wise engine functions are not guaranteed and damage could occur.<
MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S
Approx. 13.2 US gallons/50 liters, including the reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.
Fuel specifications
Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this
would cause damage to the catalytic con­verter. Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing 85% ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise the engine and fuel supply system will be dam­aged.<
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality: volatility, composi­tion, additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. Fuels con­taining up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight, that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
driveability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain environmental condi­tions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. Failure to comply with these recommendations may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<
Required fuel
Super Premium gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended.
However, you may also use gasoline with less AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is 87.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat­ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures. This has no effect on the engine life.
Do not use any gasoline below the speci­fied minimum fuel grade. Otherwise the
engine could be damaged.<
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Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressures
Information for your safety
It is not merely the tires' service life, but also driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving safety that depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pres­sure.
Checking pressure
Wheels and tires
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
and correct it, if necessary: at least twice a month and before starting long trips. If you fail to observe this precaution you may be driving on tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condition that can not only compromise your vehicle's driving stability, but also lead to tire damage and the risk of an accident. Do not drive with deflated, i.e. flat tires, except when using Run­Flat Tires. A flat tire will seriously impair your vehicle's handling and braking response. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to loss of control over the vehicle.<
Check the tire inflation pressures only on cold tires. This means after a maximum of 1.25 miles/ 2 km driving or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is higher.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure,
reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, page 60, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, page 61.<
Checking the inflation pressure of the space-saver spare tire* of the MINI
A valve extension for checking the inflation pres­sure is located behind the bumper.
Checking the inflation pressure of the space-saver spare tire* of the MINI Clubman
To check the inflation pressure, fold up the level load floor. Remove the onboard tool kit and the space-saver spare tire, refer to page 123.
Inflation pressure specifications
The tables below provide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature.
The tire inflation pressures apply to the
tire sizes approved and the tire brands recommended by the manufacturer of your MINI. Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you.<
For correct identification of the right tire infla­tion pressures, observe the following:
> Tire sizes for your vehicle
> Load conditions
> Maximum allowable driving speed
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Tire inflation pressures for driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h and to achieve optimum driving comfort, adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres­sures listed on the following pages in the col-
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umns for traveling speeds up to a maximum of
100 mph or 160 km/h.
These tire inflation pressures can also be found on the driver's-side door post when the driver's door is open.
The maximum permissible speed for these tire pressures is 100 mph or 160 km/h. Do
not exceed this speed, otherwise tire damage and accidents could occur.<
Tire inflation pressures for driving above 100 mph or 160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in
excess of 100 mph or 160 km/h, adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres­sures listed on the following pages in the col­umns for traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or 160 km/h. Otherwise tire damage and accidents could occur.<
Observe all national and local maximum speed limits, otherwise violations of the laws could occur.
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MINI Cooper tire inflation pressures
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Speeds up to a
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient tem­perature
175/65 R 15 84 T M+S
Wheels and tires
175/65 R 15 84 H M+S 175/65 R 15 84 H 175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC 195/55 R 16 87 H RSC 195/55 R 16 87 H M+S RSC 195/55 R 16 87 V M+S RSC 205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC 205/45 R 17 84 V RSC 205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC 205/40 R 18 82 W RSC
max. of 100 mph /
160 km/h
33/230 33/230 33/230 33/230 38/260 38/260
Speeds including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
Emergency wheel: 115/70 R 15 90 M
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 147.
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