Mini Cooper Convertible (2017) Owner’s Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL.

MINI CONVERTIBLE.

Contents

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MINI

Owner's Manual for the vehicle

Thank you for choosing a MINI. The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control

you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI.

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

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

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

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Contents

The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 254.

6 Information

AT A GLANCE

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

CONTROLS

34 Opening and closing 55 Settings 64 Transporting children safely 68 Driving 83 Displays 103 Lights 109 Safety 127 Driving stability control systems 131 Driving comfort 149 Climate control 157 Interior equipment 164 Storage compartments 167 Cargo area

MOBILITY

188 Refueling 190 Fuel 192 Wheels and tires 210 Engine compartment 212 Engine oil 216 Coolant 218 Maintenance 220 Replacing components 231 Breakdown assistance 237 Care

REFERENCE

244 Technical data 247 Appendix 254 Everything from A to Z

DRIVING TIPS

174 Things to remember when driving 178 Saving fuel

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Information

Using this Owner's Man‐ ual

Orientation

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

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

Updates made after the editorial deadline

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

▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle. ▷ Online Owner's Manual. ▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App.

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

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication

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

The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication can also be called up via the following Owner's Manuals:

▷ Integrated Owner's Manual on the Control

Display in the vehicle.

▷ Online Owner's Manual. ▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App.

Additional sources of in‐ formation

Dealer’s service center

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

Internet

The Owner's Manual and general Information about MINI, for example on technology, are available on the Internet: www.miniusa.com.

MINI Motorer’s Guide app

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

Symbols and displays

Symbols in the Owner's Manual

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

◄ Marks the end of a specific item of information.

"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.

›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system..

››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.

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

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Information

Action steps

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

1. First action step.

2. Second action step.

Enumerations

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

▷ First possibility. ▷ Second possibility.

Symbols on vehicle components

Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.

Vehicle features and op‐ tions

This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. Therefore, this Owner's Manual also describes and illustrates features and functions that are not available in your vehicle, for example be‐ cause of the selected optional features or the country-specific version.

This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐ served.

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

Your BMW dealer’s service center is happy to answer any questions that you may have about the features and options applicable to your ve‐ hicle.

Status of the Owner's Manual

Basic information

The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is con‐ ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety stand‐ ards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐ scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.

Updates made after the editorial deadline

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

▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle. ▷ Online Owner's Manual. ▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App.

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

For Your Own Safety

Manufacturer

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

Intended use

Observe the following when using the vehicle:

▷ Owner's Manual. ▷ Information on the vehicle. Do not remove

stickers.

▷ Technical vehicle data. ▷ The traffic, speed, and safety laws where

the vehicle is driven.

▷ Vehicle documents and statutory docu‐

ments.

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Information

Warranty

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

Maintenance and repairs

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

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

If work is performed improperly, for instance maintenance and repair, there is a risk of sub‐ sequent damage and related safety risks.

Parts and accessories

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

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

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

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

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

California Proposition 65 Warning

California laws require us to state the following warning:

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo‐ bile components and parts, including compo‐ nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi‐ cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de‐ fects and reproductive harm. In addition, cer‐ tain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐ lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐ pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.

Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ lowing warranties:

▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. ▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty. ▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty. ▷ California Emission Control System Limited

Warranty.

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Information

Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con‐ ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to de‐ liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or re‐ gion, you may be required to adapt your vehi‐ cle to meet different prevailing operating con‐ ditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable war‐ ranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Cus‐ tomer Relations for further information.

Maintenance

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

Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ ures:

▷ MINI Maintenance system ▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet

for US models

▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for

Canadian models

If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited War‐ ranty.

Data memory

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

records the state of a component, a module, a system or the environment:

▷ Operating mode of system components,

e.g., fill levels.

▷ Status messages for the vehicle and from its

individual components, for example wheel

rotational speed, wheel speed, decelera‐

tion, transverse acceleration.

▷ Malfunctions and faults in important system

components, e.g., lights and brakes.

▷ Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐

tions such as airbag deployment or engag‐

ing the stability control system.

▷ Ambient conditions, such as temperature.

This data is purely technical in nature and is used to detect and correct faults and to opti‐ mize vehicle functions. Motion profiles over routes traveled cannot be created from this data. When service offerings are used, for ex‐ ample repair services, service processes, war‐ ranty claims, quality assurance, this technical information can be read out from the event and fault memories by employees of a dealer’s service center or another qualified service cen‐ ter or repair shop, including the manufacturer, using special diagnostic tools. You can obtain further information there if you need it. After an error is corrected, the information in the fault memory is deleted or overwritten on a continuous basis.

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

Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer - such as vehicle emergency locating - allow certain vehicle data to be transmitted from the vehicle.

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Event Data Recorder EDR

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

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

▷ How various systems in your vehicle were

operating.

▷ Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were fastened.

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

the accelerator and/or brake pedal.

▷ How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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

EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are re‐ corded by the EDR under normal driving condi‐ tions and no personal data, e. g., name, gen‐ der, age, and crash location, are recorded.

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

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

Vehicle identification number

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

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

Reporting safety defects

For US customers

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

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or MINI of North America, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safe‐ rcar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.

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You can also obtain other information about

motor vehicle safety from http://www.safe‐

rcar.gov

For Canadian customers

Canadian customers who wish to report a

safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De‐

fect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone

the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can

also obtain other information about motor ve‐

hicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsaf‐

ety.

Information

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WATCH ME.

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AT A GLANCE

CONTROLS

DRIVING TIPS

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

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AT A GLANCE

Cockpit

Vehicle features and op‐ tions

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

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.

In the vicinity of the steering wheel

1 Power windows, all 46 2 Power windows, individual 46 3 Exterior mirror operation 61 4 Buttons of the central locking system 39 5 Lights

Front fog lights 106

Rear fog lights 106

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Light switch 103

Lights off Daytime running lights 105

Parking lights 103

Low beams 103

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Automatic headlight control 104 Cornering light 105 High-beam Assistant 105 Instrument lighting 107

6 Steering wheel buttons, left

Camera-based cruise control on/ off 131

Cruise control on/off 136

Cruise control: store speed

Pausing, continuing cruise control

Cruise control: increase speed

Cruise control: reduce speed

Camera-based cruise control: re‐ duce distance

Camera-based cruise control: in‐ crease distance

7 Steering column stalk, left

Turn signal 73

Roadside parking lights 104

Onboard computer 92

8 Instrument cluster 83 9 Steering column stalk, right

Windshield wipers 74

Rain sensor 75

Cleaning windows 75

10 Steering wheel buttons, right

Voice activation 26

Telephone

Confirm the selection 92

Move selection up 92

Move selection down 92

Increase volume

High beams, head‐ light flasher 73

High-beam Assistant 105

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Reduce volume

11 Horn, entire surface

12 Adjust the steering wheel 63 13 Unlock hood 210

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Cockpit

Functions and controls in the center console

1 Hazard warning system 231

Intelligent Safety 119

2 Control Display 18 3 Radio/Multimedia 4 Glove compartment 164 5 Climate control 149 6 PDC Park Distance Control 138

Rearview camera 141 Parking assistant 144 Auto Start/Stop function 70

Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off 68

DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 127

Head-up Display 98

7 Steptronic transmission selector lever 78

Manual transmission selector lever 77

8 Controller with buttons 19 9 Parking brake 72 10 MINI Driving Modes switch 129

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Cockpit

All around the interior mirror

AT A GLANCE

1 Emergency Request

2 Indicator light, front-seat passen‐

ger airbag 111

3 Reading lights 107

4 Ambient light 107

5 Convertible top 48

6 Interior lights 107

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AT A GLANCE

Onboard monitor

Vehicle features and op‐ tions

This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.

Concept

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

Safety information

WARNING

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

Overview of control ele‐ ments

Operation

1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons and, depending on

the equipment version, with touchpad

Control Display

General information

To clean the Control Display, follow the care in‐ structions.

Do not place objects close to the Control Dis‐ play; otherwise, the Control Display can be damaged.

In the case of very high temperatures on the Control Display, e.g., due to intense solar radia‐ tion, the brightness may be reduced down to complete deactivation. Once the temperature is reduced, e.g., through shadow or climate control system, the normal functions are re‐ stored.

Switching on

Switch on the ignition.

2. Press the controller.

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Switching off

Onboard monitor

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2. "Turn off control display"

Press button.

Controller with navigation system

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

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

▷ Turn.

Buttons on the controller

Button Function

MENU Opens the main menu.

RADIO Opens the Radio menu.

MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu.

NAV Opens the Navigation menu.

TEL Opens the Phone menu.

BACK Displays the previous panel.

OPTION Open the Options menu.

Controller without navigation system

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

▷ Turn.

▷ Press.

▷ Move in four directions.

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▷ Press.

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Onboard monitor

▷ Move in two directions.

Buttons on the controller

Button Function

MENU Opens the main menu.

AUDIO Open audio menu last listened to,

switch between audio menus.

TEL Opens the Phone menu.

BACK Open the previous display.

OPTION Open the Options menu.

Operating concept

Opening the main menu

Press button.

The main menu is displayed. All onboard monitor functions can be called up

via the main menu.

Selecting menu items

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

Turn the controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

2. Press the controller.

Menu items in the Owner's Manual

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

Changing between panels

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

▷ Move the controller to the left.

Closes current display and shows previous display.

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

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Onboard monitor

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▷ Move the controller to the right.

Opens new display on top of previous screen.

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

Opening the Options menu

Press button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is displayed.

3. Press the controller.

Activating/deactivating the functions

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

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

Touchpad

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

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

Options menu

The "Options" menu consists of various areas:

▷ Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen". ▷ Control options for the selected main

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

▷ If applicable, further operating options for

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

Changing settings

Select a field.

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Selecting functions

"Settings"

2. "Touchpad"

3. Select the desired function.

▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers. ▷ "Interactive map": use the interactive

map.

▷ "Audio feedback": pronounces entered

letters and numbers.

Entering letters and numbers

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

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Onboard monitor

▷ The system distinguishes between upper

and lower-case letters and numbers. To make entries, it may be necessary to change between upper and lower-case let‐ ters, numbers and characters, refer to page 25.

▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on

the Control Display.

▷ Always enter associated characters, such as

accents or periods so that the letter can be clearly recognized. The set language deter‐ mines what input is possible. Where neces‐ sary, enter special characters via the con‐ troller.

▷ To delete a character, swipe to the left on

the touchpad.

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

the center of the touchpad.

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

upper area of the touchpad.

▷ To enter an underscore, swipe to the right

in the lower area of the touchpad.

Operating the interactive map

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

Function Operation

Interactive map. Swipe into respective di‐

rection.

Example: setting the clock

Setting the clock

2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is

3. If necessary, move the controller to the left

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

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

Press button. The main menu is dis‐

played.

highlighted, and then press the controller.

to display "Time/Date".

highlighted, and then press the controller.

lighted, and then press the controller.

Enlarge/shrink in‐ teractive map.

Display menu. Tap once.

Drag in or out on the touchpad with fingers.

Changing settings

You can use the touchpad to change Control Display settings, for instance volume. Swipe left or right accordingly.

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6. Turn the controller to set the hours, and

then press the controller.

7. Turn the controller to set the minutes, and

then press the controller.

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Status information

Status field

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

▷ Time. ▷ Current entertainment source. ▷ Sound output, on/off. ▷ Wireless network reception strength. ▷ Phone status. ▷ Traffic bulletin reception.

Status field symbols

The symbols are grouped as follows:

Radio symbols

Symbol Meaning

HD Radio station is being received.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Telephone symbols

Symbol Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Wireless network reception strength.

Symbol flashes: network search.

Wireless network is not available.

Bluetooth is switched on.

Roaming is active.

Text message was received.

Check the SIM card.

SIM card is blocked.

Symbol Meaning

SIM card is missing.

Enter PIN.

Entertainment symbols

Symbol Meaning

Music collection.

Gracenote® database.

AUX-IN port.

USB audio interface.

Additional symbols

Symbol Meaning

Spoken instructions are turned off.

Split screen

General information

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

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

Switching the split screen on/off

On the Control Display:

1. Press button.

2. "Split screen"

Selecting the display

On the Control Display:

1. Press button.

2. "Split screen"

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Onboard monitor

3. Move the Controller until the split screen is

selected.

4. Press the Controller or select "Split screen

content".

5. Select the desired menu item.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

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

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Saving a function

Highlight function via the onboard monitor.

Running a function

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

Press and hold the desired button,

until a signal sounds.

Press button. The function will work immediately.

Displaying the button assignment

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

The key assignment is displayed at top edge of screen.

Deleting the button assignments

Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for

approx. 5 seconds.

2. "OK"

Deleting personal in the vehicle

The concept

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

General information

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

▷ Personal Profile settings. ▷ Stored radio stations. ▷ Stored Favorites buttons. ▷ Travel and on-board computer information. ▷ Music collection. ▷ Navigation, e.g. stored destinations. ▷ Phone book. ▷ Voice notes

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

Functional requirement

Data can only be deleted while stationary.

Deleting data

Heed and follow the instructions on the Control Display.

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. "Settings"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Delete all personal data"

5. "Continue"

6. "OK"

Entering letters and numbers

General information

Turn the controller: select letters or num‐

bers.

2. Select additional letters or numbers, if

needed.

3. "OK": confirm the entry.

Symbol Function

Enter the letters.

Enter the numbers.

or Tip the controller up.

Without navigation system

Select the symbol.

Entry comparison

When entering names and addresses, the choice is narrowed down with every letter en‐ tered and letters may be added automatically.

Entries are continuously compared with data stored in the vehicle.

▷ Only those letters are offered during entry

for which data is available.

▷ Destination search: place names can be en‐

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

Symbol Function

Press the controller: delete letters or

number.

Press the controller for an extended

period: delete all letters or numbers.

Switching between upper/lower case, numbers and characters

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

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Voice activation system

Vehicle features and op‐ tions

The concept

▷ Most functions displayed on the Control

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

▷ Functions that can only be used when the

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

▷ The system uses a special microphone on

the driver's side.

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

ual to use with the voice activation system.

Requirements

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

Set the language, refer to page 96.

Using voice activation

Activating the voice activation system

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐

cates that the voice activation system is active. If no other commands are available, operate

the function via the onboard monitor.

Press button on the steering wheel.

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

Terminating the voice activation system

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

Possible commands

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

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

There are short commands for many functions. You may select lists such as phone lists via

voice activation. Read these lists out loud ex‐ actly as they show in the respective list.

Having possible commands read aloud

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

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

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Executing functions using short commands

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

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

Help dialog for the voice activation system

Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹ Additional commands for the help dialog:

▷ ›Help with examples‹: announces informa‐

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

▷ ›Help with voice activation‹: information

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

One example: opening the tone settings

3. ›Tone‹

Press button on the steering wheel.

Setting the voice dialog

You can set the system to use standard dialog or a short version.

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

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Speech type:"

4. Select setting.

Adjusting the volume

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

▷ The volume remains constant even if the

volume of other audio sources is changed.

▷ The volume is stored for the profile cur‐

rently used.

Via the main menu

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

Turn on the Entertainment sound output if

needed.

3. ›Radio‹

4. ›Tone‹

Press button on the steering wheel.

Via short command

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

Turn on the Entertainment sound output if

needed.

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Information on Emer‐ gency Requests

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

Environmental condi‐ tions

▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters

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

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▷ Always say commands in the language of

the voice activation system.

▷ Keep the doors, windows, and convertible

top closed to prevent noise interference.

▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle

while speaking.

Voice activation system

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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Vehicle features and op‐ tions

Integrated Owner's Man‐ ual in the vehicle

Concept

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

Components of the Integrated Owner's Manual

General information

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

Search by images

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

Owner's Manual

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

Select components

2. Turn the Controller: open "Vehicle

3. Press the Controller.

4. Selecting desired range:

Press button.

info".

▷ "Quick reference" ▷ "Search by pictures" ▷ "Owner's Manual"

Quick Reference Guide

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

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Leafing through the Owner's Manual

Page by page with link access

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

Page by page without link access

Scroll through the pages directly while skipping the links.

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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

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

Scroll back.

Scroll forward.

Context help - operating instructions for the currently selected function

General information

The relevant information can be displayed di‐ rectly.

Opening via onboard monitor

Change directly to the Options menu from the function on the Control Display:

1. Press button or move the controller to

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

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

Opening when a Check Control message is displayed

Directly from the Check Control message on the Control Display:

"Display Owner's Manual"

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

Press button again to return to last

displayed function.

Press button to return to the page of

the Owner's Manual displayed last.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

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

Storing

Select "Owner's Manual" via the onboard

monitor.

Press and hold the desired button,

until a signal sounds.

Executing

Press button. The Owner's Manual is displayed im‐

mediately.

Changing between a function and the Owner's Manual

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

1. Press button or move the Controller to

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

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

3. Select the desired page in the Owner's

Manual.

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HANDLE ME.

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DRIVING TIPS

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

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Vehicle features and op‐ tions

Remote control

General information

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

Each remote control contains a replaceable battery. Replace the battery, refer to page 36.

You may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country-specific ver‐ sion. Settings, refer to page 44.

The vehicle stores personal settings for every remote control. Personal Profile, refer to page 42.

The remote controls hold information about re‐ quired maintenance. Service data in the remote control, refer to page 218.

WARNING Unlocking from the inside is only possible

with special knowledge. Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐

cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐ tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it.◀

WARNING

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

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button. ▷ Releasing the parking brake. ▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows. ▷ Engaging selector lever position N. ▷ Using vehicle equipment.

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

Overview

Safety information

WARNING

People or animals in the vehicle can lock the doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the remote control with you so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.◀

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1 Unlocking 2 Locking 3 Unlocking the tailgate 4 Panic mode

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Unlocking

Press button on the remote control.

Depending on the settings, refer to page 44, the following access points are unlocked.

▷ Driver's door and fuel filler flap.

Press the button of the remote control again to unlock the other vehicle access

points.

▷ All doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.

In addition, the following functions are exe‐ cuted:

▷ The settings saved in the driver profile, re‐

fer to page 42, are applied.

▷ The interior lights, courtesy lights and the

MINI logo projection are activated.

These functions are not available if the inte‐

rior lights were switched off manually.

▷ The welcome lights are switched on, if this

function was activated.

▷ The alarm system, refer to page 45, is

switched off. The light functions may depend on the ambient

brightness.

Convenient opening

long as the button on the remote control is pressed.

With Comfort Access: If close to the vehicle, the convertible top can

also be opened.

Press the remote control button again

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

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

Locking

Close the driver's door.

All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are locked.

The alarm system, refer to page 45, is switched on.

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

Press button on the remote con‐

trol.

Safety information

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when opening and closing the hardtop. There is a risk of in‐ jury. When opening and closing the convertible top, observe the movement and keep the area of movement clear.◀

Opening

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

The windows and the sliding sun roof inte‐ grated into the convertible top are opened, as

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With Comfort Access: convenient closing

Safety information

WARNING

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

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when opening and closing the hardtop. There is a risk of in‐ jury. When opening and closing the convertible

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Opening and closing

top, observe the movement and keep the area of movement clear.◀

Closing

Press and hold the button on the re‐

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

The windows and convertible top close. Releasing the button stops the closing proce‐

dure. Leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops the motion of the convertible top.

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

Switch on interior lights and courtesy light

Press button on the remote control

with the vehicle locked.

The MINI logo projection is also switched on. These functions are not available if the interior

lights were switched off manually. The light functions may depend on the ambient

brightness. If the button is pressed within 10 seconds of

when the vehicle was locked Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-theft warning system, refer to page 46, are turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds before press‐ ing the button again.

Safety information

WARNING

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

Opening

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

The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung downward.

Panic mode

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

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

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Replacing the battery

Remove the integrated key from the re‐

mote control, refer to page 38.

2. Slide the integrated key into the opening

and raise the cover. The battery compartment is accessible.

Tailgate

General information

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

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and the country version, it is possible to specify whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐ locking with the remote control. Adjusting the settings, refer to page 44.

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3. Slide the integrated key in the cover of the

battery compartment and raise the cover.

4. Push battery in the direction of the arrow

using a pointed object and lift it out.

5. Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the posi‐

tive side facing up.

6. Insert lid and cover.

7. Push the integrated key into the remote

control until it engages.

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

take them to a collection point.

Malfunction

General information

A Check Control message is displayed. Remote control detection by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circumstances:

▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replacing the battery, refer to page 36.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment with high transmitting power.

▷ Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects. Do not transport the remote control to‐

gether with metal objects.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity to the remote control.

Do not transport the remote control to‐ gether with electronic devices.

▷ Interference of radio transmission by a

charging process of mobile devices, for in‐ stance charging of a mobile phone.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can be unlocked and locked from the outside with the integrated key, refer to page 38.

Starting the engine via emergency detection of the remote control

Additional remote controls

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

Loss of the remote controls

A lost remote control can be blocked and re‐ placed by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

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Hold the remote control as shown against

the marked area on the steering column.

2. Start the engine within 10 seconds.

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

Integrated key

General information

The driver's door can be locked and unlocked without remote control using the integrated key.

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

Safety information

WARNING Unlocking from the inside is only possible

with special knowledge. Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐

cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐ tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it.◀

Removing

Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the inte‐ grated key, arrow 2.

Locking/unlocking via the door lock

Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door lock using the integrated key. The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.

Remove lid on the door lock.

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

NOTE

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

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2. Unlock or lock door lock.

Alarm system

The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi‐ cle is locked with the integrated key.

The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the door lock. In order to stop this alarm, un‐ lock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition, if needed, through emergency detection of the remote control, refer to page 37.

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Buttons for the central locking system

General information

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

Overview

Buttons for the central locking system.

Locking

Press the button with the doors closed.

▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. ▷ The vehicle is not secured against theft

when locking.

Comfort Access

Concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control.

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

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

General information

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

Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions:

▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle. ▷ Convenient closing. ▷ Opening tailgate.

Functional requirements

▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control

must be located outside of the vehicle near the doors.

▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

Unlocking

Press button.

Opening

▷

▷ Pull the door opener on the door to be

Press button to unlock the doors together, and then pull the door handle above the armrest.

opened. The other door remain locked.

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Unlocking

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

This corresponds to pressing the remote control button:

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Lock

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

This corresponds to pressing the remote control button:

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

Convenient closing

Safety information

WARNING

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

Closing

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

This corresponds to pressing and holding the remote control button:

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

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

Opening the tailgate

General information

If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access, locked doors are not unlocked.

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

WARNING

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WARNING

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

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Opening

Press button on the exterior of the tailgate.

Malfunction

Remote control detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstances:

▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replace the battery, refer to page 36.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment with high transmitting power.

▷ Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects. Do not transport the remote control to‐

gether with metal objects.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity to the remote control.

Do not transport the remote control to‐ gether with electronic devices.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control or using the integrated key, refer to page 38.

Safety information

WARNING

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

Opening from the outside

▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.

With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or have the remote control with you.

Press button on the tailgate.

▷ Press button on the remote control

for approx. 1 second.

Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. Unlocking with the re‐ mote control, refer to page 36.

The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung downward.

Tailgate

General information

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

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Opening from the inside

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

Closing

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

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Trunk emergency unlocking

Pull the handle inside the cargo area. The tailgate unlocks.

Personal Profile

Concept

Via Personal Profiles, individual settings for sev‐ eral drivers can be stored and called up again when required.

General information

There are three driver profiles with which per‐ sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every re‐ mote control has one of these driver profiles assigned.

If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐ trol, the assigned personal driver profile will be activated. All settings stored in the driver profile are automatically applied.

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

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

If another driver profile is selected via the on‐ board monitor, the settings saved in it will be applied automatically. The new driver profile is assigned to the remote control currently used.

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

Functional requirements

For the system to be able to identify the driver profile associated to a particular driver, the de‐ tected remote control must be clearly allocated to the driver.

This is the case when:

▷ The driver is only carrying his or her own re‐

mote control.

▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle. ▷ The driver gets into the vehicle through the

driver's door.

Settings

The settings for the following systems and func‐ tions are saved in the active profile. The scope of storable settings depends on country and equipment.

▷ Unlocking and locking. ▷ Lights. ▷ Radio. ▷ Instrument cluster. ▷ Programmable memory buttons. ▷ Volumes, tone. ▷ Control Display. ▷ Climate control. ▷ Navigation. ▷ Park Distance Control PDC. ▷ Rearview camera. ▷ Head-up Display. ▷ MINI Driving Modes. ▷ Intelligent Safety.

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Profile management

Opening profiles

Regardless of the remote control in use, a dif‐ ferent profile may be activated.

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Select a profile.

The following functions are executed:

▷ All settings stored in the called-up profile

are automatically applied.

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

mote control being used at the time.

▷ If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐

ent remote control, this profile will apply to both remote controls.

Using a guest profile

The guest profile is for individual settings that are stored in none of the three personal pro‐ files.

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

Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Guest"

4. Adjust the settings.

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

Renaming profiles

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

Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

The active profile is selected.

3. Open "Options".

4. "Rename current profile"

Reset profiles

The settings of the active profile are reset to their factory settings.

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

The current profile is selected.

3. Open "Options".

4. "Reset current profile"

Exporting profiles

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

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

Export is made via the USB port to a USB stor‐ age device.

Popular file systems for USB media are sup‐ ported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recom‐ mended formats for profile export. Other for‐ mats may not support the export.

Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Export profile"

4. "USB device"

Importing profiles

Profiles stored on a USB storage device can be imported via the USB interface.

Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐ ported profile.

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Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Import profile"

4. "USB device"

Display profile list during start

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

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Display user list at startup"

System limits

A clear assignment between the remote control and driver may not be possible in the following cases, for example.

▷ The passenger unlocks the vehicle with his

or her own remote control, but another person is driving.

▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort

Access and has multiple remote controls with him or her.

▷ The driver changes, but the vehicle is not

locked and unlocked.

▷ Multiple remote controls are located out‐

side of the vehicle.

Settings

General information

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and the country version, various settings for open‐ ing and closing are possible.

These settings are saved in the active driver profile, refer to page 42.

Unlock

Doors

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function. ▷ "Driver's door only"

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

▷ "All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Tailgate

Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function.

Automatic locking

Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the desired setting. ▷ "Lock if no door is opened"

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

▷ "Lock after start driving"

The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off.

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

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2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the desired setting. ▷ With alarm system:

"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock" Unlocking is signaled by one honk of

the horn.

▷ "Flash when lock/unlock"

Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, locking by one.

Alarm system

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm system reacts to the following changes:

▷ Unauthorized opening of a door, the hood

or the tailgate.

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

tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing the vehicle.

▷ Disconnected battery voltage. ▷ Improper use of the socket for Onboard Di‐

agnosis.

The alarm system signals these changes visually and acoustically:

▷ By acoustic alarm. ▷ By switching on the hazard warning system. ▷ By flashing the daytime running lights.

Overview

Indicator light on the interior mirror.

Switching on and off

When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or with Comfort Access, the alarm system is switched on and off at the same time.

Opening the doors with the alarm system switched on

The alarm system is triggered when a door is opened if the door was unlocked using the in‐ tegrated key in the door lock.

Switching off the alarm, refer to page 46.

Opening the tailgate with the alarm system switched on

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

After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and monitored again provided the doors are locked. The hazard warning system flashes once.

Panic mode

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

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

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

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Signals of the indicator lightSignals of the indicator lights

▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds: The alarm system is switched on.

▷ Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 sec‐

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

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

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

▷ The indicator light goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

▷ The indicator light flashes after unlocking

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

An alarm has been triggered.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system responds in situations such as

attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is towed.

▷ In automatic vehicle washes. ▷ In duplex garages. ▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles,

at sea or on a trailer.

▷ With animals in the vehicle.

For such situations, the tilt alarm sensor and in‐ terior motion sensor can be switched off.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

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

cle is locked. The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐

onds and then continues to flash. The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

are turned off until the vehicle is locked again.

Switching off the alarm

▷ Unlock the vehicle with the remote control

or switch on the ignition, if needed through

emergency detection of remote control, re‐

fer to page 37.

▷ With Comfort Access: If you have the re‐

mote control with you, unlock the vehicle

using the button on the driver's side or pas‐

senger side door.

Interior motion sensor

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

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may trigger the alarm even though no one is trying to gain unauthorized access.

Possible situations for an unintended alarm:

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Power windows

General information

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

Safety information

WARNING

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

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

WARNING

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

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button. ▷ Releasing the parking brake. ▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows. ▷ Engaging selector lever position N. ▷ Using vehicle equipment.

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

Overview

Opening

All side windows open simultaneously while the switch is being held.

▷

Convenient opening via the remote control, re‐ fer to page 35.

Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point. All side windows automatically open simul‐

taneously. Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Closing

▷

Convenient closing via the remote control, refer to page 35.

Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to page 40.

Pull the switch to the resistance point.

The window closes while the switch is being held.

Pull the switch beyond the resistance

point. The window closes automatically if the door

is closed. Pulling the switch again stops the motion.

Pull the switch.

All side windows close simultaneously while the switch is being held.

▷

Press the button to the resistance

point. The window opens while the switch is being

held.

Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point. The window opens automatically. Pressing

the switch again stops the motion.

Press the button to the resistance

point.

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Pinch protection system

General information

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

The window opens slightly.

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Safety information

WARNING

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

Closing without the jam protection system

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

1. Pull the switch past the resistance

point and hold it there. The window closes with limited jam protec‐

tion . If the closing force exceeds a specific threshold, closing is interrupted.

Pull the switch past the resistance point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.

The window closes without jam protection .

Malfunction

Initializing the system

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

During initialization, the affected window closes without jam protection .

WARNING

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

1. Open the affected window completely.

4. Release switch.

Pull the switch to the resistance point

and hold. The window closes.

Continue holding the switch pulled to

the resistance point. Depending on the equipment, the window

opens and closes one or twice after approx. 15 seconds.

General information

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

▷ After a power failure during the opening or

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

▷ The power window motors are equipped

with overheating protection. If a window is opened and closed several times within a short period of time, the overheating pro‐ tection switches the motor off temporarily. Depending on the degree of overheating, it may only be possible to close the window or it may not be possible to operate it at all.

In this case: allow the power window motor to cool down.

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Convertible top with in‐ tegrated sliding sun roof

Overview

Convertible top, sliding sun roof switch

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Sliding sun roof

General information

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

Opening

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

Closing

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

Convertible top

General information

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

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

Observe the following information:

▷ While the convertible top is moving, it is not

possible to open the tailgate.

▷ If possible, close the convertible top when

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

▷ Even when the convertible top is closed,

only store valuables in the locked cargo area or in the locked glove compartment.

▷ At higher speeds, vacuum produced in the

vehicle interior causes the convertible top to begin to flutter. Increase the air flow via

the ventilation so that no vacuum is pro‐ duced in the vehicle.

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

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

▷ Opening a door interrupts closure of the

convertible top.

▷ When loading the cargo area, make sure

that the cargo does not push against the cargo area partition, refer to page 51, from below.

▷ In order to protect the battery, move the

convertible top only when the engine is running if possible.

▷ Before closing the convertible top, remove

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

Safety information

NOTE Incorrect operation can damage the con‐

vertible top and other parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of property damage. During op‐

eration, heed the following points:

▷ Keep the area of movement of the conver‐

tible top clear because the convertible top swivels out upward. Maximum area of

movement: 78.8 inches/2 meters.

▷ Fully close the tailgate. ▷ Do not leave the convertible top open for

more than a day while it is wet.

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

covered in snow, iced up, or dirty.

▷ Do not place objects on the convertible top. ▷ The rollover protection system may not be

triggered.

▷ Do not operate convertible top on uneven

sections of road.

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▷ Always open or close the convertible top

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

▷ Make sure that no objects are on the cargo

cover when opening the convertible top.◀

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

▷ The cargo area partition, refer to page 51,

is stored and latched in the bottom posi‐

tion.

▷ The tailgate is closed. ▷ The external temperature is above

14 ℉/-10 ℃.

▷ The voltage of the vehicle electrical system

is sufficient.

▷ The convertible top drive is not overheat‐

ing.

▷ Vehicle speed is below 18 mph/30 km/h. ▷ The windows can be lowered.

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

Operating from the inside

Opening

Press the switch backward and hold until the sliding sunroof is open.

Press the switch backward again

and hold. The windows roll down and the convertible top opens while the switch is being pulled. After the convertible top is completely open, the switch can be held or pressed again briefly in order to raise the win‐ dows.

Closing

Push the switch forward and

hold. The windows are lowered,

the convertible top is closed and

the windows are raised again

while the switch is being held.

Functional requirements

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

▷ The ignition or radio-ready state must be

switched on.

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Preventing an interruption

Press and hold the switch, until the convertible top is fully open or closed. A Check Control message is displayed when the opening proce‐ dure has finished.

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

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

Operating from the outside

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

▷ Convenient opening, refer to page 35, via

the remote control.

▷ Convenient closing, refer to page 35, via

the remote control.

▷ Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer

to page 39.

Cargo area partition

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

Expanding the cargo area volume, refer to page 170.

Manually closing the convertible top

Before closing

1. Lower the windows completely.

2. Switching off the ignition.

3. Take the hexagon wrench and screwdriver

out of the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 220.

Unlocking the convertible top

1. Loosen and remove the screw on both

sides of the vehicle using the hexagon wrench.

2. On the left side of the vehicle only: raise the

cover and pull the sensor outward and off.

General information

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

If possible, have a convertible top manually closed by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Safety information

WARNING

In case of an electrical malfunction, the convertible top cannot be locked in the fully open position. The convertible top will rise up while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of an accident. Do not open the closed convertible top manually.◀

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3. Raise the cover on both sides of the vehicle,

then slide it under the trim, first toward the

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inside, arrow 1, and then toward the front, arrow 2.

4. Turn the cover under the trim as far out‐

ward as possible.

5. Loosen and remove the two screws on both

sides of the vehicle using the hexagon wrench.

Swivel the cable out sideways so it cannot be pinched.

Closing the convertible top

Grasp the convertible top with two people,

with both hands on the two side frames.

2. Lift out the convertible top simultaneously

on both sides and swivel forward onto the windshield panel.

To take out the convertible top, pull force‐ fully on the side frame. Begin with an up‐ ward movement and then change to a for‐ ward movement.

6. Only on the left side of the vehicle: slightly

lift the side frame, arrow 1, and pull the sensor with the cable forward out from the guide, arrow 2.

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

the roof using the screwdriver. Apply the screwdriver to the recesses, arrows.

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4. For this purpose, insert the hexagon

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

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

5. Pull of the locking elements from the pins

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

6. Insert the pins on the side frames into the

receptacles on the windshield frame.

Wind deflector

The concept

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

Safety information

NOTE

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

WARNING

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

WARNING

Objects placed on the installed wind de‐ flector can be thrown into the vehicle's interior or endanger other traffic participants, e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasive maneu‐ ver. The objects can damage the wind deflec‐ tor. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Do not place any objects on the instal‐ led wind deflector.◀

7. Turn the hexagon wrench clockwise to

close the side frame lock.

8. Continue turning the hexagon wrench

clockwise to close the sliding sun roof.

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Installation

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

To protect the head restraints from damage, slide the rear head restraints into the upper po‐ sition prior to installation and removal.

Take the wind deflector out of the protec‐

tive jacket.

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

2. Open the rear side window, if necessary.

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

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

5. Press the wind deflector downward in the

middle, until the handle engages, arrows 1. Grasp the inner framework of the wind de‐

flector and fold it up, arrow 2.

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

hold it.

4. Press the wind deflector inwardly and up,

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

Release the handle.

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Removing

Proceed in reverse sequence.

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Vehicle features and op‐ tions

Sitting safely

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

In the event of an accident, the correct seating position plays an important role. Additionally, observe the following chapters for safe driving:

▷ Safety belts, refer to page 57. ▷ Head restraints, refer to page 59. ▷ Airbags, refer to page 109.

WARNING

With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the protective effect of the safety belt cannot be ensured anymore. There is a risk of sliding under the safety belt in an accident. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Ad‐ just the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust the backrest so that it is in the most upright posi‐ tion as possible and do not adjust again while driving.◀

WARNING

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

Adjusting seats

Overview

Front seats

Safety information

WARNING

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

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1 Forward/backward 2 Thigh support 3 Height 4 Backrest tilt

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Forward/backward

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

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

Height

Lumbar support

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

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

Thigh support

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

Backrest tilt

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

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

Entering the rear

Safety information

WARNING

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

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WARNING

Unexpected movements of the backrest while driving may occur due to an unlocked backrest. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of injury. Fold back and lock the backrests before driving.◀

Fold down seat back

1. Pull lever up to the stop.

2. Fold backrest forward.

3. Push the seat forward.

Original position

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

Push the seat back into the original posi‐

tion.

2. Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.

If the backrest is folded back when the seat is not yet in the original position, the seat latches in the current position. In this case, manually adjust longitudinal direction, refer to page 56.

Front seat heating

Overview

Seat heating

Switching on

Press button once for each tempera‐ ture level.

The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.

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

When GREEN Mode, refer to page 179, is acti‐ vated, the heater output is reduced.

Switching off

Press and hold the button, until the LEDs go out.

Safety belts

Number of safety belts

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

General information

Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving off. Al‐ though airbags enhance safety by providing

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added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.

Slowly guide the safety belt out of the holder when fastening it.

The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted.

Safety information

WARNING

If the safety belt is used to buckle more than one person, the protective effect of the safety belt can no longer be ensured. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Infants and children are not allowed on an occupant's lap, but must be transported and secured in designated child restraint systems.◀

WARNING

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

Have the safety belts checked after an accident at the dealer’s service center or another quali‐ fied service center or repair shop.◀

Correct use of safety belts

▷ Wear the safety belt twist-free and as tight

to your body as possible over your lap and shoulders.

▷ Wear the safety belt deep on your hips over

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

▷ Do not rub the safety belt against sharp

edges, or guide it or jam it in across hard or

fragile objects.

▷ Avoid thick clothing. ▷ Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up‐

ward around your upper body.

Buckling the seat belt

WARNING

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

▷ Safety belts are damaged, soiled or

changed in any other way.

▷ Safety belt buckle is damaged or heavily

soiled.

▷ Belt tensioners or belt retractors were

modified.

Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in the event of an accident. There is a risk of inju‐ ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts, safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt retractors or belt anchors and keep them clean.

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

Unbuckling the safety belt

Hold the safety belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

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

mechanism.

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Rear belt guide

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

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

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

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

Front head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint

Safety information

WARNING

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

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint.◀

WARNING

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

▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers. ▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,

directly on the head restraint.

▷ Only use accessories that have been deter‐

mined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint.

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

while driving.◀

General information

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

Height

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

Distance

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

Adjust the head restraint via the backrest tilt as needed.

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Adjusting the height: John Cooper Works sport seat

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

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To adjust the height: basic seat

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

push the head restraint down.

▷ To raise: push the head restraint up.

Removing: John Cooper Works sport seat

The head restraints cannot be removed.

To remove: basic seat

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

Rear head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint

General information

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

Height

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

Safety information

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint.◀

Fold the seat backrest forward if needed.

2. Pull head restraint up as far as possible.

3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the

head restraint out completely.

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WARNING

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

▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers. ▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,

directly on the head restraint.

▷ Only use accessories that have been deter‐

mined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint.

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

while driving.◀

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Adjusting the height

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

push the head restraint down.

▷ To raise: push the head restraint up.

Removing

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

Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer to

page 169, in question.

2. Pull head restraint up against the resist‐

ance.

3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the

head restraint out completely.

Safety information

WARNING

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

Overview

1 Adjusting 61 2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor 3 Fold in and out 62

Selecting a mirror

To change over to the other mirror: Slide the switch.

Adjusting electrically

Press button. The mirror moves in accordance with

the button movement.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

General information

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

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Adjusting manually

In case of an electrical malfunction, press the edges of the mirror.

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Folding in and out

NOTE

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

Press button.

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

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

▷ In vehicle washes. ▷ On narrow roads. ▷ For folding mirrors back out that were

folded away manually.

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

Automatic heating

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

2. Engage selector lever position R.

Deactivating

Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position.

Interior mirror, manually dimmable

Flip lever

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

Turn knob

Automatic dimming feature

The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto‐ matically dimmed. Photocells in the interior mirror, refer to page 63, are used to control this.

Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior mirror

The concept

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

Activating

1. Slide the switch to the driver's side

mirror position.

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

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Interior mirror, automatic dimming feature

Overview

Photocells are used for control:

▷ In the mirror glass. ▷ On the back of the mirror.

Functional requirements

▷ Keep the photocells clean. ▷ Do not cover the area between the inside

rearview mirror and the windshield.

Steering wheel

Adjusting

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Fold the lever down.

3. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion.

4. Fold the lever back.

5. Switch off the ignition again if needed.

Safety information

WARNING

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

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Vehicle features and op‐ tions

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

The right place for children

Safety information

WARNING

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

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button. ▷ Releasing the parking brake. ▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows. ▷ Engaging selector lever position N. ▷ Using vehicle equipment.

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

system can no longer be used due to their age, weight and size.

Safety information

WARNING

The safety belt cannot be fastened cor‐ rectly on children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm without suitable additional child restraint sys‐ tems. The protective effect of the safety belts can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐ tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause additional injuries, for instance in the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of inju‐ ries or danger to life. Secure children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm using suitable child restraint systems.◀

Always transport children in the rear seat

General information

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

Transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm only in the rear seat in suitable child restraint systems designed for the age, weight and size of the child. Chil‐ dren 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint

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Children on the front passenger seat

General information

Before using a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, ensure that the front, knee, and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. Automatic deactivation of front-seat passenger airbags, refer to page 111.

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Safety information

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

Installing child re‐ straint systems

General information

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

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

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

Safety information

WARNING

the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged. If possible, adjust the height of the head restraints or re‐ move them.◀

On the rear seats

In order to facilitate the installation of a backfacing child restraint system:

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

On the front passenger seat

Deactivating airbags

WARNING

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

Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags au‐ tomatically, refer to page 111.

Seat position and height

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

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

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Child seat security

Locking the safety belt

1. Pull out the belt strap completely.

2. Secure the child restraint system with the

belt.

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

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

Unlocking the safety belt

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

1. Unbuckle the safety belt buckle.

2. Remove the child restraint system.

3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com‐

pletely.

LATCH child restraint fixing system

General information

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children. Pay attention to the operating and safety infor‐

mation of the child restraint system manufac‐ turer when installing and using LATCH child re‐ straint fixing systems.

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

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

Safety information

WARNING

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

Position

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

inner lower anchors of standard outer LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint sys‐ tem on the middle seat. Use the vehicle seat belt instead for the middle seat.

Before installing LATCH child restraint fixing systems

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

Assembly of LATCH child restraint systems

Install child restraint system, see manufac‐

turer's information.

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐

erly connected.

Upper LATCH retaining strap

For Canadian customers Only.

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The following statement is required by Trans‐ port Canada:

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

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Vehicle features and op‐ tions

Start/Stop button

The concept

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

Steptronic transmission: the en‐

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

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

Ignition on

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

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

All vehicle systems are ready for operation. Most of the indicator and warning lights in the

instrument cluster light up for a varied length of time.

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

Ignition off

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

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

All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go out.

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

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

▷ During locking, also with the low beams ac‐

tivated.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

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

▷ When opening and closing the driver door,

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

▷ While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled

with driver's door open and low beams off.

▷ When the front doors are opened if there is

no other person sitting in the front seats.

▷ The low beams switch to parking lights af‐

ter approx. 15 minutes of no use.

Radio ready state

General information

In the radio-ready state, certain power con‐ sumers remain ready for operation.

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Activating

With the engine running, press the Start/Stop button.

If the engine is not running and the ignition is switched on, the system automatically activates the radio-ready state when the door is opened if the lights are switched off or the daytime run‐ ning lights are activated.

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

▷ Opening or closing the driver's door. ▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt. ▷ When automatically switching from low

beams to parking lights.

Switching off automatically

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

▷ After approx. 8 minutes. ▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central

locking system.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be started.

Starting the engine

Safety information

DANGER

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

WARNING

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

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

▷ Set the parking brake. ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

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

NOTE

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

Steptronic transmission

Starting the engine

Depress the brake pedal.

2. Engage selector lever position P or N.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

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

Manual transmission

Starting the engine

Depress the brake pedal.

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

tral.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

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

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Engine stop

Safety information

WARNING

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

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button. ▷ Releasing the parking brake. ▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows. ▷ Engaging selector lever position N. ▷ Using vehicle equipment.

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

WARNING

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

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

▷ Set the parking brake. ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

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

Before driving into a car wash

So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐ serve instructions for going into an automatic car wash, refer to page 237.

Steptronic transmission

Switching off the engine

1. When the vehicle is stationary, apply the

parking brake.

2. Engage selector lever position P.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off. The radio-ready state is switched on.

Manual transmission

Switching off the engine

With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button. The engine is switched off. The radio-ready state is switched on.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

Auto Start/Stop function

Concept

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

After every start of the engine using the Start/ Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in the last selected state, refer to page 72. When the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it is avail‐ able when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph/5 km/h.

Depending on the selected driving mode, refer to page 129, the system is automatically acti‐ vated or deactivated.

Engine stop

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

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Manual transmission:

▷ Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is

not pressed.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed. Steptronic transmission:

▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐

tion D.

▷ Brake pedal remains depressed while the

vehicle is stopped.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed. In order to be able to release the brake pedal,

engage lever in position P. The engine remains off.

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

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

Displays in the instrument cluster

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

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

Functional limitations

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

▷ External temperature too low. ▷ The external temperature is high and auto‐

matic climate control is running.

▷ The car's interior has not yet been heated

or cooled to the required level.

▷ The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐

ture.

▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the

steering wheel is being turned.

▷ After driving in reverse. ▷ Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

▷ The vehicle battery charge is very low. ▷ At higher elevations. ▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked. ▷ The parking assistant is activated. ▷ Stop-and-go traffic. ▷ Selector lever in selector lever position R, N

or M/S.

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically under the fol‐ lowing conditions:

▷ Manual transmission: clutch pedal is

pressed.

▷ Steptronic transmission: by releasing the

brake pedal. After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Safety mode

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

▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

the driver's door is open.

▷ The hood was unlocked.

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

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

Functional limitations

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

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▷ Excessive warming of the car's interior

when the cooling function is switched on.

▷ The steering wheel is turned. ▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐

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

▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐

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

▷ The vehicle begins rolling. ▷ Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

▷ The vehicle battery charge is very low. ▷ Excessive cooling of the car's interior when

the heating is switched on.

▷ Manual transmission: low brake vacuum

pressure; this can occur, for example, if the

brake pedal is depressed a number of times

in succession.

Switching the system on/off

Using the button

Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop

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

Steptronic transmission:

1. Engage selector lever position P.

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

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

3. Set the parking brake.

Manual transmission:

Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is

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

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Automatic deactivation

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

Press button.

▷ LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated. The engine is started during an automatic

engine stop. The engine can only be stopped or started

via the Start/Stop button.

▷ LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is ac‐

tivated.

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Malfunction

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

Parking brake

Safety information

WARNING

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

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

▷ Set the parking brake. ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

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

Applying

The lever automatically engages after being pulled up.

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

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models

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

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

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

Releasing

Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher

Turn signal

Using turn signals

Press the lever past the resistance point. The lever returns into its starting position after

actuation. To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to

the resistance point.

Triple turn signal activation

Lightly tap the lever up or down. The turn signal flashes three times. The function can be activated or deactivated. Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ rently used.

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

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Signaling briefly

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

Malfunction

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

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High beams, headlight flasher

Push the lever forward or pull it backward.

▷ High beams on, arrow 1. ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.

Wiper system

General information

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

Safety information

WARNING

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

Switching on

Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance point.

▷ Normal wiper speed: tap up once.

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

▷ Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once

beyond the resistance point. Wipers change to normal speed when vehi‐

cle comes to standstill.

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

Switching off and brief wipe

NOTE

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

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Press the lever down.

▷ To switch off from fast wiper speed: press

down twice.

▷ To switch off from normal wiper speed:

press down once.

▷ Single wipe: press down once.

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

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Interval mode or rain sensor

Concept

The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall.

General information

The sensor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is preset.

Safety information

NOTE

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

Activating/deactivating

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor

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

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

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

Windshield washer system

Safety information

WARNING

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

Press button on the wiper lever. Wiping is started. If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor:

LED in wiper lever lights up. If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper opera‐

tion is deactivated. During trip interruption with the rain sensor

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

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NOTE

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

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Cleaning

Pull the lever. The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

Windshield washer nozzles

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

Fold-away position of the wipers

Concept

The fold-out position enables the wipers to be folded away from the windshield.

General information

Helpful when changing the wiper blades or un‐ der frosty conditions, e.g.

is a risk of property damage. Defrost the wind‐ shield prior to switching the wipers on.◀

Folding away the wipers

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

2. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point

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

3. Fold the wipers all the way away from the

windshield.

Safety information

WARNING

NOTE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There

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Folding down the wipers

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

Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐

shield.

2. Switch on the ignition.

3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to

their resting position and are ready again for operation.

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Washer fluid

General information

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐ voir.

Use a mixture of tap water and windshield washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be used.

Recommended minimum fill quantity:

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Safety information

WARNING

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

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

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

add silicon-containing additives to the washer fluid.◀

NOTE

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

Overview

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

Malfunction

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

WARNING

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

NOTE

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

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Manual transmission

Safety information

WARNING

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

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

▷ Set the parking brake.

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▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

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

NOTE

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

Shifting

General information

The engine speed during shifting is adjusted automatically for harmonious and dynamic gear shifting.

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. To overcome the resistance push the gearshift

lever dynamically to the left and engage re‐ verse gear with a forward shifting movement.

Steptronic transmission

Concept

The Steptronic transmission combines the func‐ tions of an automatic transmission with the possibility of manual shifting, if needed.

Safety information

WARNING

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

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

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

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

Selector lever positions

Drive mode D

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

Reverse R

Engage selector lever position R only when the vehicle is stationary.

Neutral N

The vehicle may be pushed or roll without en‐ gine power in selector lever position N, for in‐ stance in vehicle washes.

Parking position P

Selector level position, for instance for parking the vehicle. The transmission blocks the drive wheels in selector lever position P.

Engage selector lever position P only when the vehicle is stationary.

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

Engaging selector lever positions

General information

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

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

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

Releasing the selector lever lock

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

To release the lock: with the brake pedal de‐ pressed, press the button on the front of the selector lever, see arrow.

Kickdown

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

Sport program M/S

Activating the sport program

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

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

The sport program of the transmission is acti‐ vated.

Ending the Sport program

Push the selector lever to the right. D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Manual mode M/S

Concept

Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.

Activating manual mode

Concept

The shifting points and shifting times in the Sport program are designed for a sportier driv‐ ing style. The transmission, for instance shifts up later and the shifting times are shorter.

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Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐ tor lever position D, arrow 1. Next, push the se‐ lector lever forward or pull it backward, ar‐ row 2.

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

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

Shifting

To shift down: press the selector lever forward. To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards. The Steptronic transmission continues shifting

automatically in certain situations, for instance when certain engine speed limits are reached.

Avoiding automatic upshifting

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

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

▷ DSC is deactivated. ▷ TRACTION is activated.

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

With the respective transmission version, the lowest possible gear can be selected by simul‐ taneously operating the kickdown and the left shift paddles. This is not possible by switching briefly via the shift paddles from selector lever position D to manual mode M/S.

General information

Shifting

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

Switching into manual mode

In selector lever position S, actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode perma‐ nently.

In selector lever position D, actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode temporarily.

Switching into automatic mode

In selector lever position D, after conservative driving in manual mode without acceleration or shifting via the shift paddles for a certain amount of time, the transmission switches back to automatic mode.

It is possible to switch from manual mode into the automatic mode as follow:

▷ Pull and hold right shift paddle. ▷ In addition to the briefly pulled right shift

paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.

Shifting

Ending the manual mode

Push the selector lever to the right. D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Shift paddles for Steptronic Sport transmission

Concept

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

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▷ To shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle. ▷ To shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle. ▷ The lowest possible gear can be selected by

pulling and holding the left shift paddle.

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

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Displays in the instrument cluster

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

Manually release the transmission lock

If the selector lever is locked in selector lever position P despite the ignition being turned on, the brake pedal being depressed and the but‐ ton on the selector lever being pressed, the transmission lock can be unlocked manually:

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

Loosen the selector lever sleeve together

with the lower retaining ring and, if re‐ quired, the MINI Driving Modes switch from the center console. To do so, pull the re‐ taining ring and, if required, the MINI Driv‐ ing Modes switch upward at the rear edge.

3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐

hicle tool kit, refer to page 220, press the yellow release lever downward, see arrow.

4. Move the selector lever slightly toward the

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

Release the release lever.

5. Bring the selector lever into the desired po‐

sition.

For additional information, see the chapter on tow-starting and towing.

Steptronic Sport transmission: Launch Control

Concept

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction under dry sur‐ rounding conditions.

2. Lift the sleeve. Unplug the cable connector,

if needed.

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General information

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

Do not use Launch Control during the break-in, refer to page 174, period.

To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel.

Requirements

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

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Start with launch control

While the engine is running:

Driving

2. Engage selector lever position S.

3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on

4. Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the

5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within

Press button and select SPORT with

the MINI Driving Modes switch. The instrument cluster displays TRACTION

in combination with SPORT. The DSC OFF indicator light lights up.

the brake.

resistance point at the full throttle position, kickdown.

A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument cluster.

3 seconds, release the brake.

Repeated use during a trip

After Launch Control was used, the transmis‐ sion must cool down for approx. 5 minutes, be‐ fore Launch Control can be used again.

After using Launch Control

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dy‐ namic Stability Control again.

System limits

An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.

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Vehicle features and op‐ tions

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

Instrument cluster

Overview

1 Tachometer 88 2 Indicator/warning lights 3 Speedometer

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Electronic displays

Displays

1 Driver assistance systems

Messages, for instance Check Control Time 88 External temperature 88 Selection lists 92 Total miles/trip odometer 88

Check Control

Concept

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

General information

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

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

Onboard computer 92

2 Selector lever position 78

Gear shift indicator 90

3 MINI Driving Modes switch status 129

Status

Indicator/warning lights

General information

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

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

Red lights

Safety belt reminder

Indicator lamp flashes or illuminates: safety belt on the driver or front pas‐ senger side is not buckled. The safety

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belt reminder can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat.

Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.

Airbag system

Airbag system and belt tensioner are not working.

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

Parking brake

The parking brake is set.

Release the parking brake, refer to

page 73.

Approach control warning

Indicator light illuminates: advance

warning is issued, for example when

there is the impending danger of a colli‐ sion or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.

Increase distance. Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the im‐

minent danger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at a relatively high differential speed.

Intervention by braking or make an evasive maneuver.

Pedestrian warning

If a collision with a person detected in

this way is imminent, the symbol lights

up and a signal sounds.

Orange lights

Active Cruise Control

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

Camera-based cruise control, refer to

page 131.

Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control

Indicator lamp illuminates: a vehicle has been detected ahead of you.

Indicator lamp flashes: the conditions

are not adequate for the system to work. The system was deactivated but applies the

brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

Yellow lights

Anti-lock Braking System ABS

Braking force boost may not be work‐ ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lon‐ ger braking distance into account.

Have the system immediately checked by a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

The indicator light flashes: DSC controls the drive and braking forces. The vehi‐ cle is stabilized. Reduce speed and

adapt driving style to the driving circumstances. The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐

tioned. Have the system checked by a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re‐ pair shop.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 127.

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

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacti‐ vated or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 127, and DTC Dynamic Traction Control, refer to page 128.

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

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

Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 117.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

The indicator light illuminates. The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a low

tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.

Observe the information in the Check Control message.

The indicator light flashes and then illuminates continuously.

No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be detected.

▷ Interference caused by systems or devices

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

▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re‐

set the system again.

▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is

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

▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a

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

Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 113.

Steering system

Steering system in some cases not working.

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

Emissions

▷ The warning light lights up:

Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as pos‐ sible.

▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐

cumstances: This indicates that there is excessive misfir‐

ing in the engine. Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐

tem checked immediately; otherwise, seri‐ ous engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control components, in particular the catalytic con‐ verter.

Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to page 219.

Rear fog light

Rear fog lights are activated.

Rear fog lights, refer to page 106.

Green lights

Turn signal

Turn signal switched on.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

light indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

Turn signal, refer to page 73.

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Parking lights, headlight

Parking lights or headlights are acti‐ vated.

Parking lights/low beams, headlight

control, refer to page 103.

Front fog lights

Front fog lights are activated. Front fog lights, refer to page 106.

High-beam Assistant

High-beam Assistant is switched on. High beams are switched on and off au‐

tomatically depending on the traffic sit‐

uation. High-beam Assistant, refer to page 105.

Cruise control

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

Blue lights

High beams

High beams are activated. High beams, refer to page 74.

Hiding Check Control messages

Continuous display

Some Check Control messages are displayed continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐ function is eliminated. If several malfunctions occur at once, the messages are displayed con‐ secutively.

These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed again automatically.

Temporary display

Other Check Control messages are hidden au‐ tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are stored and can be displayed again later.

Displaying stored Check Control messages

Via the onboard monitor:

"Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Check Control"

4. Select the SMS text message.

Display

Check Control

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

SMS text messages

SMS text messages in combination with a sym‐ bol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indi‐ cator and warning lights.

Press and hold button on signal lever.

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Supplementary SMS text messages

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

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

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Symbols

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

▷ Display additional information about

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

▷ "Service request"

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

▷ "Roadside Assistance"

Contact Roadside Assistance.

Messages after trip completion

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

Fuel gauge

Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to vary.

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

Notes on refueling, refer to page 188.

When the reserve fuel level is reached, the yellow indicator lamp is illuminated.

Tachometer

Odometer and trip odom‐ eter

Concept

The total number of kilometers driven and the number of kilometers driven since the last reset are displayed in the instrument cluster.

Reset the trip odometer

Press the knob.

▷ The odometer is displayed

when the ignition is switched off.

▷ When the ignition is switched

on, the trip odometer is re‐ set.

External temperature

WARNING

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

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

A Check Control message is dis‐ played.

There is an increased risk of ice

on roads.

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

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Time

The time is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster.

The time can be set via the on‐ board monitor.

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Date

The date is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster.

The date can be set via the on‐ board monitor.

Range

Display

With a low remaining range:

▷ A Check Control message is

displayed briefly.

▷ The remaining range is

shown on the onboard com‐ puter.

▷ With a dynamic driving style, for example

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

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

NOTE

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

Displaying the cruising range

Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "Range"

Current fuel consump‐ tion

The concept

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

Displaying the current fuel consumption

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "Current consumption"

Service requirements

Concept

The function displays the necessary service re‐ quirements and the corresponding mainte‐ nance procedures.

General information

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

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

Display

Detailed information on service requirements

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

Via the onboard monitor:

"Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

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

4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐

tion.

Symbols

Symbols Description

No service is currently required.

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

The service deadline has al‐ ready passed.

Entering appointment dates

Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐ spections.

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

Via the onboard monitor:

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

6. Adjust the settings.

7. Confirm.

"Vehicle info"

The entered date is stored.

General information

Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐ try-specific version, the gear shift indicator is active in the manual mode of the Steptronic transmission and with manual transmission.

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

Manual transmission: displaying

Example Description

Fuel efficient gear is set.

Shift into fuel efficient gear.

Steptronic transmission: displaying

Example Description

Fuel efficient gear is set.

Shift into fuel efficient gear.

Speed Limit Info

Concept

Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum permitted speed in the instrument cluster.

Gear shift indicator

The concept

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

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General information

The camera at the base of the interior mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with extra symbols for wet road condi‐ tions, etc., are also detected and compared with the vehicle's onboard data, such as from

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the rain sensor, and will be displayed depend‐ ing on the situation.

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

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

Safety information

WARNING

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

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Displays

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

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

CONTROLS

Speed Limit Info

The last speed limit detected. Without a navigation system the

traffic signals are grayed out af‐ ter curves or longer stretches of roadway.

With navigation system: speed limit detection is not available.

Camera

The camera is installed near the interior mirror. Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior mirror clean and clear.

Display

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

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

Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the Head-up Display.

System limits

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

▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall. ▷ When signs are fully or partially concealed

by objects, stickers or paint.

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▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

▷ When driving toward bright lights or strong

reflections.

▷ When the windshield behind the interior

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

▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the

camera.

▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation

system are incorrect.

▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐

tem.

▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such

as due to changes in road routing.

▷ When passing buses or trucks with a speed

sticker.

▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming. ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle delivery.

▷ When signs are detected valid for a parallel

road.

Activating a list and adjusting the setting

Button the steering wheel Function

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

Confirm the selection.

Display

Onboard computer

Selection lists

General information

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

▷ Current audio source. ▷ Redial phone feature. ▷ Turn on voice activation system.

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Concept

The onboard computer displays different vehi‐ cle data in the instrument cluster, such as aver‐ age values.

Calling up information on the info display

Press and hold button on blinker lever.

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

Information at a glance

CID (central information display)

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

▷ Range.

▷ GREEN Info.

When GREEN Mode is activated.

▷ Average fuel consumption. ▷ Current fuel consumption. ▷ Average speed. ▷ Date. ▷ Engine temperature display. ▷ Always Open Timer. ▷ With equipment version with Head-up Dis‐

play and navigation:

Distance to destination.

When destination guidance is activated in

the navigation system.

▷ With equipment version with Head-up Dis‐

play and navigation:

Time of arrival.

When destination guidance is activated in

the navigation system.

▷ Speed Limit Info. ▷ Speed.

The unit of some information can be changed. Setting units, refer to page 97.

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. Select the desired information.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Information in detail

Range

Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel.

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

GREEN info

The achieved range extension may be dis‐ played as a bonus range.

Average fuel consumption

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

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

Average speed

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

Resetting average values

Selecting information

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

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Press and hold button on turn signal lever.

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Engine temperature display

Displays the current engine temperature, based on a combination of coolant and engine oil temperature. As soon as the optimum operat‐ ing temperature has been attained, the indica‐ tor is in the center position.

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

When the engine temperature is too

high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.

When the engine oil temperature is too

high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.

Check the coolant level, refer to page 216.

Always Open Timer

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

Always Open Timer via the onboard monitor, refer to page 100.

Resetting the Always Open Timer

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

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

The distance to the destination is adopted au‐ tomatically.

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

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

The time must be correctly set.

Speed Limit Info

Further information, see chapter Speed Limit Info.

Onboard computer on the Control Display

Concept

The onboard computer displays different vehi‐ cle data on the Control Display, such as average values.

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

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General information

The vehicle features two types of onboard computers.

▷ "Onboard info": average values, such as the

fuel consumption, are displayed. The values can be reset individually.

▷ "Trip computer": the values deliver an over‐

view of a certain distance and can be reset as often as necessary.

Calling up the onboard computer or trip computer

Via the onboard monitor:

"Vehicle info"

2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

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Resetting the onboard computer

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Onboard info"

3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"

4. "Yes"

Resetting the trip computer

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Trip computer"

3. "Reset": all values are reset.

"Automatically reset": all values are reset

approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has come

to a standstill.

Driving Excitement

The concept

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

Sport instruments

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

Displaying sport instruments

Via the onboard monitor:

2. "Driving Excitement"

3. "Sports instruments"

Via MINI Driving Modes switch:

2. "Driving Excitement"

3. "Sports instruments"

"Vehicle info"

Activate SPORT.

Vehicle state

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

▷ Range. ▷ Engine temperature. ▷ External temperature. ▷ SPORT program state.

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

Checking vehicle state

Via the onboard monitor:

"Vehicle info"

2. "Driving Excitement"

3. "Vehicle and surroundings"

Via MINI Driving Modes switch:

Activate SPORT.

2. "Driving Excitement"

3. "Vehicle and surroundings"

Speed warning

Concept

A speed limit can be set that when reached will cause a warning to be issued.

General information

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

Displaying, setting or changing the speed warning

Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning at:"

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4. Turn the controller until the desired speed

warning is displayed.

5. Press the controller.

Activating/deactivating the speed warning

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning"

4. Press the controller.

Setting your current speed as the speed warning

Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Select current speed"

4. Press the controller.

Settings on the Control Display

Time

5. Press the Controller.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired mi‐

nutes are displayed.

7. Press the Controller.

The time is stored.

Setting the time format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The time format is stored.

Date

Setting the date

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Date:"

4. Turn the Controller until the desired day is

displayed.

5. Press the Controller.

6. Make the necessary settings for the month

and year.

The date is stored.

Setting the time zone

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time zone:"

4. Select the desired time zone.

The time zone is stored.

Setting the time

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time:"

4. Turn the Controller until the desired hours

are displayed.

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Setting the date format

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The date format is stored.

Language

Setting the language

"Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Language:"

4. Select the desired language.

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Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Setting the voice dialog

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

Units of measurement

Setting the units of measurement

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

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Brightness.

Setting the brightness

To set the brightness of the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Control display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

5. Press the Controller.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

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

LED ring on the central instrument cluster

Basic displays

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

Event displays

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

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

Example: tachometer

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

Display

▷ Arrow 1: current RPM. ▷ Arrow 2: prewarning field. ▷ Arrow 3: warning field.

Switching on/off LED ring

Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Center Instrument"

3. "Center Instrument"

The concept

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

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Adjusting the LED ring

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Settings"

2. "Center Instrument"

3. "Basic display" or "Event display"

4. Select the desired setting.

Setting the brightness

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

Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Center Instrument"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the controller.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Head-up Display

Concept

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

The driver can get information without averting his or her eyes from the road.

projection screen is clear during opening and closing.◀

NOTE

The Head-up Display consists of sensitive components that can easily be scraped or dam‐ aged. There is a risk of property damage. Do not place any objects on the Head-up Display, attach to system components or plug into the system. Do not move the moving parts man‐ ually.◀

Overview

Switching on/off

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

General information

Follow the instructions for cleaning the Headup Display. For additional information, see the chapter on care.

Safety information

WARNING

When extending and retracting the pro‐ jection screen of the Head-up Display, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the

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Display

Overview

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

▷ Speed. ▷ Navigation system. ▷ Check Control messages. ▷ Selection list from the instrument cluster. ▷ Driver assistance systems.

Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed.

Selecting displays in the Head-up Display

Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Displayed information"

4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up

Display.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Setting the brightness

The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness.

The basic setting can be adjusted. Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

5. Press the controller.

When the low beams are activated, the bright‐ ness of the Head-up Display can be additionally influenced using the instrument lighting, refer to page 107.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Adjusting the height

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Height"

4. Turn the controller until the desired height

is reached.

5. Press the controller.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Setting the rotation

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

Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Rotation"

4. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is selected.

5. Press the controller.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

Display visibility

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

▷ Certain sitting positions. ▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐

play.

▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters. ▷ Wet roads. ▷ Unfavorable light conditions.

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CONTROLS

Displays

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

General information

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

Switching on

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Displayed information"

4. "Sport displays"

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

Display

1 Speed 2 Shift point indicator 3 Gear display 4 Current engine speed 5 Warning field, speed

Shift point indicator

Concept

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

Functional requirements

▷ Steptronic transmission:

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

▷ Press the accelerator pedal all the way

down.

Switching on

Shift point indicators are displayed in the Headup Display if the sport displays, refer to page 100, are switched on.

Via the onboard monitor:

"Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Displayed information"

4. "Sport displays"

Display

Successive gray illuminated fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.

Shift up immediately when the red fields light up.

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

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

Always Open Timer

Concept

The Always Open Timer displays the driving times with open convertible top on the Control Display and in the onboard computer, refer to page 92.

General information

With the respective equipment, the Always Open Timer can also be displayed as light ani‐

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