Mini Cooper Convertible (2022) Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL.

MINI CONVERTIBLE.

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WELCOME TO MINI.

OWNER'S MANUAL.

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 contains 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
enhance 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Navigation, Entertainment and Communication can be called up via the
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

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Information.............................................................................................................................. 6

QUICK REFERENCE

Entering..................................................................................................................................16

Set-up and use.......................................................................................................................20

On the road............................................................................................................................ 24

AT A GLANCE

Cockpit.................................................................................................................................... 32

Central Information Display (CID)..................................................................................36

Voice activation system.................................................................................................... 44

General settings................................................................................................................... 48

Owner's Manual media.......................................................................................................60

CONTROLS

Opening and closing........................................................................................................... 62

Seats, mirrors and steering wheel..................................................................................84

Transporting children safely............................................................................................ 94

Driving.................................................................................................................................... 99

Displays................................................................................................................................ 123

Lights.................................................................................................................................... 146

Safety.....................................................................................................................................152

Driving stability control systems.................................................................................177

Driving comfort................................................................................................................. 181

Climate control...................................................................................................................202

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Interior equipment............................................................................................................211

Storage compartments.....................................................................................................222

Cargo area............................................................................................................................225

DRIVING TIPS

Things to remember when driving.............................................................................. 230

Reducing fuel consumption...........................................................................................234

MOBILITY

Refueling..............................................................................................................................242

Fuel........................................................................................................................................244

Wheels and tires................................................................................................................246

Engine compartment........................................................................................................266

Engine oil.............................................................................................................................269

Coolant..................................................................................................................................273

Maintenance....................................................................................................................... 275

Replacing components.................................................................................................... 277

Breakdown assistance..................................................................................................... 283

Care........................................................................................................................................291

REFERENCE

Technical data.................................................................................................................... 296

Appendix..............................................................................................................................299

Everything from A to Z....................................................................................................302

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Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
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Information

Using this Owner's Manual

Orientation

The fastest way to find information on a
particular 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,
differences may exist between the printed
Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's
Manual in the vehicle.

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

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

The topics are also discussed in the
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

Internet

Vehicle information and general informa­tion on MINI, e.g., on technology, are availa­ble on the Internet: www.miniusa.com.

Integrated Owner's Manual in the
vehicle

The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically
describes features and functions found in
the vehicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual
can be displayed on the Control Display. Ad­ditional information, refer to page 60.

MINI Motorer’s Guide app

The app specifically describes features and
functions found in the vehicle. The app can
be displayed on smartphones and tablets.

MINI Motorer’s Guide Web

Driver’s Guide Web shows the most suita­ble information for the selected vehicle. If
possible, only equipment and functions that
are actually installed in the vehicle will be
explained. Driver’s Guide Web can be dis­played in any current browser.

Symbols and displays

Additional sources of informa­tion

Service center

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

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Symbols in the Owner's Manual

Icon Meaning

Precautions that must be followed

in order to avoid the possibility of
injury to yourself and to others as
well as serious damage to the
vehicle.

Measures that can be taken to help

protect the environment.

Information NOTES

Icon Meaning

"..." Control Display texts used to select

individual functions.

›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the

voice activation system.

››...‹‹ Responses generated by the voice

activation system.

Action steps

Action steps to be carried out are presented
as a 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
alternative possibilities are presented as a
list with bullet points.

– First possibility.
– Second possibility.

This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems.

When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.

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

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

Status of the Owner's Manual

Basic information

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

Icons on vehicle components

This symbol on a vehicle component
indicates that further information on the
component is available in the Owner's
Manual.

Vehicle features and options

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
a vehicle, for example because of the se­lected optional features or the country-spe­cific version.

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Updates made after the editorial
deadline

Due to updates after the editorial deadline,
differences may exist between the printed
Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's
Manual in the vehicle.

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 Aktiengesellschaft,
BMW AG.

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Intended use

Heed the following when using the vehicle:

– Owner's Manual.
– Information on the vehicle. Do not re-

move stickers.

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

the vehicle is driven.

– Vehicle documents and statutory docu-

ments.

Warranty

Your vehicle is technically configured for
the operating conditions and registration
requirements 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 potentially differing operat­ing conditions and registration require­ments. If your vehicle does not comply with
the homologation requirements in a certain
country you may not be able to lodge war­ranty claims for your vehicle there. Further
information on warranty is available from a
service center.

Maintenance and repairs

Advanced technology, for instance 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,
e.g., maintenance and repair, according to
MINI specifications with properly trained
personnel, referred to in the 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 subsequent damage and related
safety risks.

Improperly performed work on the vehicle
paint can lead to a failure or malfunction of
components, e.g., the radar sensors, and
thereby result in a safety risk.

Parts and accessories

The manufacturer of your vehicle recom­mends the use of parts and accessory prod­ucts approved 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
genuine 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 suitable for
MINI vehicles under all usage conditions.

California Proposition 65 Warning

For vehicles sold in California, the law re­quires vehicle manufacturers to provide the
following warning:

Warning

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of Au­tomobile components and parts, including
components found in the interior furnish­ings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemi­cals known to the State of California to

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cause cancer and birth defects and repro­ductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit chemi­cals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other re­productive harm. Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Batteries also contain
other chemicals known to the State of Cali­fornia to cause cancer. 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. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-ve­hicle.

Warning

Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals in­cluding engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure, avoid breathing ex­haust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well­ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-ve­hicle.

Service and warranty

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

– New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
– Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.

– Federal Emissions System Defect War-

ranty.

– Federal Emissions Performance War-

ranty.

– California Emission Control System Lim-

ited Warranty.

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

Your vehicle has been specifically adapted
and designed to meet the particular operat­ing conditions and homologation require­ments in your country and continental re­gion in order to deliver the full driving
pleasure while the vehicle is operated under
those conditions. If you wish to operate
your vehicle in another country or region,
you may be required to adapt your vehicle
to meet different prevailing operating con­ditions and homologation requirements.
You should also be aware of any applicable
warranty limitations or exclusions for such
country or region. In such case, please con­tact Customer Relations for further informa­tion.

Maintenance

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

Specifications for maintenance measures:

– MINI Maintenance system.
– Service and Warranty Information Book-

let for US models.

– Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for

Canadian models.

If the vehicle is not maintained or is im­properly maintained, this could result in se­rious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is
not covered by the MINI New Vehicle Lim­ited Warranty.

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Refer to section on engine oil change re­garding recommended service intervals for
oil changes.

Data memory

General information

Electronic control devices are installed in
the vehicle. Electronic control units process
data they receive from vehicle sensors, self­generate or exchange with each other. Some
control units are necessary for the vehicle
to function safely or provide assistance dur­ing driving, for instance driver assistance
systems. Furthermore, control units facili­tate comfort or infotainment functions.

Information about stored or exchanged data
can be requested from the manufacturer of
the vehicle, in a separate booklet, for exam­ple.

Personal reference

Each vehicle is marked with a unique vehi­cle identification number. Depending on the
country, the vehicle owner can be identified
with the vehicle identification number, li­cense plate and corresponding authorities.
In addition, there are other options to track
data collected in the vehicle to the driver or
vehicle owner, for instance via utilized
services.

Operating data in the vehicle

Control units process data to operate the ve­hicle.

For example, this includes:

– Status messages for the vehicle and its

individual components, e.g., wheel rota­tional speed, wheel speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration, engaged safety belt
indicator.

– Ambient conditions, e.g., temperature,

rain sensor signals.

The processed data is only processed in the
vehicle itself and generally volatile. The
data is not stored beyond the operating pe­riod.

Electronic components, e.g. control units
and ignition keys, contain components for
storing technical information. Information
about the vehicle condition, component us­age, maintenance recommendations, events
or faults can be stored temporarily or per­manently.

This information generally records the state
of a component, a module, a system, or the
environment, for instance:

– Operating states of system components,

for instance, fill levels, tire inflation
pressure, battery status.

– Malfunctions and faults in important

system components, for instance lights
and brakes.

– Responses by the vehicle to special sit-

uations such as airbag deployment or
engagement of the driving stability con­trol systems.

– Information on vehicle-damaging

events.

The data is required to perform the control
unit functions. Furthermore, it also serves
to recognize and correct malfunctions, and
helps the vehicle manufacturer to optimize
vehicle functions.

The majority of this data is stored tempora­rily and is only processed within the vehicle
itself. In some circumstances the vehicle
may store some data for an additional but
limited period of time.

When servicing, for instance during repairs,
service processes, warranty cases, and qual­ity assurance measures, this technical infor­mation can be read out from the vehicle to-

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gether with the vehicle identification
number.

A dealer’s service center or another quali­fied service center or repair shop can read
out the information. The socket for OBD On­board Diagnosis required by law in the ve­hicle is used to read out the data.

The data is collected, processed, and used
by the relevant organizations in the service
network. The data documents technical con­ditions of the vehicle, which can be used to
determine vehicle maintenance status, and
facilitate quality improvement.

Fault and event memories in the vehicle can
be reset when a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair
shop performs repair or servicing work.

Data entry and data transfer into
the vehicle

General information

Depending on the vehicle equipment, com­fort and individual settings can be stored in
the vehicle and modified or reset at any
time.

For example, this includes:

– Settings for the seat and steering wheel

positions.

– Chassis and climate control settings.

If necessary, data can be transferred to the
entertainment and communication system
of the vehicle, for instance via smartphone.

This includes the following depending on
the respective equipment:

– Multimedia data such as music, films or

photos for playback in an integrated

multimedia system.

– Address book data for use in conjunc-

tion with an integrated hands-free sys-

tem or an integrated navigation system.

– Entered navigation destinations.

– Data on the use of Internet services.

This data can be stored locally in the vehicle
or is found on a device that has been con­nected to the vehicle, e.g., a smartphone,
USB stick or MP3 player. If this data is
stored in the vehicle, it can be deleted at
any time.

This data is only transmitted to third parties
upon personal request as part of the use of
online services. The transmission depends
on the selected settings for the use of the
services.

Incorporation of mobile devices

Depending on the vehicle equipment, mo­bile devices connected to the vehicle, for in­stance smartphones, can be controlled via
the vehicle control elements.

The sound and picture from the mobile de­vice can be played back and displayed
through the multimedia system. Certain in­formation is transferred to the mobile de­vice at the same time. Depending on the
type of incorporation, this includes, for in­stance position data and other general vehi­cle information. This optimizes the way in
which selected apps, for instance navigation
or music playback, work.

There is no further interaction between the
mobile device and the vehicle, such as ac­tive access to vehicle data.

How the data will be processed further is
determined by the provider of the particular
app being used. The extent of the possible
settings depends on the respective app and
the operating system of the mobile device.

Services

General information

If the vehicle has a wireless network con­nection, this enables data to be exchanged
between the vehicle and other systems. The
wireless network connection is realized via

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an in-vehicle transmitter and receiver unit
or via personal mobile devices brought into
the vehicle, for instance smartphones. This
wireless network connection enables 'online
functions' to be used. These include online
services and apps supplied by the vehicle
manufacturer or by other providers.

Services from the vehicle
manufacturer

Where online services from the vehicle
manufacturer are concerned, the corre­sponding functions are described in the ap­propriate place, for instance the Owner's
Manual or manufacturer's website. The rele­vant legal information pertaining to data
protection may also be found on the manu­facturer’s website. Personal data may be
used to perform online services. Data is ex­changed over a secure connection, for in­stance with the IT systems of the vehicle
manufacturer intended for this purpose.

Any collection, processing, and use of per­sonal data above and beyond that needed to
provide the services must always be based
on a legal permission, contractual arrange­ment or consent. It is also possible to acti­vate or deactivate the data connection as a
whole. That is, with the exception of func­tions and services required by law such as
Assist systems.

Services from other providers

When using online services from other pro­viders, these services are the responsibility
of the relevant provider and subject to their
data privacy conditions and terms of use.
The vehicle manufacturer has no influence
on the content exchanged during this proc­ess. Information on the way in which per­sonal data is collected and used in relation
to services from third parties, the scope of
such data, and its purpose, can be obtained
from the relevant service provider.

Event Data Recorder EDR

This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash­like situations, such as an air bag deploy­ment or hitting a road obstacle, data that
will assist in understanding 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 passen-

ger safety belts were fastened.

– How far, if at all, the driver was depress-

ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal.

– How fast the vehicle was traveling.

This data can help provide a better under­standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.

EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if
a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data
is recorded by the EDR under normal driv­ing conditions and no personal data, for in­stance name, gender, age, and crash loca­tion, are recorded.

However, other parties, such as law enforce­ment, could combine the EDR data with the
type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the ve­hicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle 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.

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Vehicle identification number

General information

Depending on the national-market version,
the vehicle identification number is located
in different positions in the vehicle. This
chapter describes all possible positions for
the series.

Engine compartment

The engraved vehicle identification number
can be found in the engine compartment, on
the right-hand side of the vehicle.

Information NOTES

The vehicle identification number can be

found on the nameplate, on the right-hand

side of the vehicle.

Left nameplate

For 3-door models:

Right nameplate

For 3-door models:

The vehicle identification number can be
found on the nameplate, on the right-hand
side of the vehicle.

For 5-door models:

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The vehicle identification number can be

found on the nameplate, on the left-hand

side of the vehicle.

For 5-door models:

The vehicle identification number can be

found on the nameplate, on the left-hand

side of the vehicle.

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Windshield

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 [phone].

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

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

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra­tor, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain

other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov

For Canadian customers

Canadian customers who wish to report a
safety-related defect to Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call
the toll-free hotline [phone]. You
can also obtain other information about mo­tor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety.

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Opening and closing

Buttons on the vehicle key

1 Unlocking
2 Locking

3

Unlocking the trunk lid

4 Panic mode

Unlocking the vehicle

Press the button on the vehicle key.

Depending on the settings, either only the
driver's door or all vehicle access points are
unlocked.

If only the driver's door is unlocked, press
the button on the vehicle key again to un­lock the other vehicle access points.

Press and hold the button on the ve­hicle key after unlocking.

Press the button on the vehicle key
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.

Releasing the button or leaving the vicinity
of the vehicle stops the motion.

Locking the vehicle

Press the button on the vehicle key.

All vehicle access points are locked.
When the vehicle key is used near the vehi-

cle, it can be used to close the convertible
top and windows.

Hold down the button on the vehi-

cle key until closing is completed.

Releasing the button or leaving the vicinity
of the vehicle stops the motion.

Buttons for the central locking
system

Overview

The windows and the sliding sun roof
integrated into the convertible top are
opened, as long as the button on the vehicle
key is pressed.

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

can also be opened.

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Buttons for the central locking system.

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Locking

Pressing the button locks the vehi­cle if the front doors are closed.

Unlocking

Pressing the button unlocks the ve­hicle.

Panic mode

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

Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Comfort Access

Concept

The vehicle can be accessed without operat­ing the vehicle key.

Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in
your pants pocket, is sufficient.

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

Unlocking the vehicle

Locking the vehicle

On the driver's or front passenger's door
handle, press the button.

Trunk lid

Unlocking

– Unlock the vehicle and press the button

on the outside of the trunk lid.

– Press and hold the button on the

vehicle key for approx. 1 second.

Depending on the setting, the doors may be
unlocked.

On the driver's or front passenger's door
handle, press the button.

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Closing

Close the trunk lid manually.

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Convertible top with integrated
sliding sun roof

Overview

Sliding sun roof

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

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

Convertible top

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

Press the switch backward

again. The windows are rolled
down, and the convertible top opens as
longs as the switch is pressed. After the
convertible top is completely open, the
switch can be held or pressed again briefly
in order to raise the windows.

Displays and control elements

In the vicinity of the steering
wheel

1 Low beams, fog lights
2 High beams, headlight flasher, turn sig-

nal

3 Instrument cluster
4 Wiper system

Indicator/warning lights

The indicator/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.

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Press and hold switch forward.

The windows are lowered, the

convertible top closes and the

windows are raised again as

long as the switch is pressed.

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Driver's door

1 All side windows
2 Power windows
3 Exterior mirrors

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All around the selector lever

1 Selector lever
2 Controller with buttons
3 Parking brake, manual or electric

Central Information Display (CID)

Concept

The Central Information Display (CID) com­bines the functions of a multitude of
switches. These functions can be operated
via the Controller.

Buttons on the Controller

Button Function

Press once: calls up the main
menu.

Press twice: displays all menu
items of the main menu.

Goes to the Communication
menu.

Goes to the Media/Radio menu.

Button Function

Press once: opens the previous
display.

Press and hold: open the menus
used last.

Goes to the Options menu.

Voice control

Activating the voice control system

Press the button on the steering

wheel.
Wait for the signal.
Say the command.

This icon indicates that the voice con-

trol system is active.
If no other commands are available, operate

the function via the Central Information
Display (CID).

Terminating the voice control system

Press the button on the steering
wheel or ›Cancel‹.

Goes to destination input menu
for navigation.

Goes to navigation map.

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Set-up and use

Seats, mirrors and steering
wheel

Manually adjustable seats

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

Adjusting the head restraint

Height

Adjusting the exterior mirrors

1 Adjusting
2 Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Mon-

itor

3 Folding in and out

Adjusting the steering wheel

In four directions

– To raise: push the head restraint up.
– To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

push the head restraint down.

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1. Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the prefer-

red height and angle to suit your seat
position.

3. Fold the lever back up.

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Entering the rear

1. Pull lever up to the stop.

2. Fold backrest forward.

3. Push the seat forward.

Original position

1. Push the seat back into the original po-

sition.

2. Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.

Infotainment

Radio

Buttons and functions

Depending on the country and equipment
version, the radio has the following buttons.

Button Function

Press: switches sound output on/
off.

Turn: adjusts the volume.

Change the entertainment
source.

Press once: changes the station/
track.

Press and hold: fast forward/
rewind the track.

Button Function

Programmable memory buttons.

Changing the waveband/satellite
radio.

Navigation destination input

Entering a destination via address

State/province

1. "Navigation"

2. "Enter address"

3. "State/Province?"

4. Select the country from the list.

Entering the address

The address can be entered in any order.
Example: entering the address via the town/

city

1. "City/Postal code?"

2. Enter the town/city.

The list is narrowed down further with
each entry.

3. Select the icon.

4. Select a town/city from the list.

5. If necessary, enter the street.

6. Select the street as you would the town/

city.

7. If necessary, enter a house number.

8. Select the icon.

9. Select a house number or range of house

numbers from the list.

Starting destination guidance

"Start guidance"
Destination guidance is started to the town/

city center if no street is entered.

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QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use

Pairing the mobile phone

After the mobile phone is paired once with
the vehicle, the mobile phone can be oper­ated using the Central Information Display
(CID), the steering wheel buttons and spo­ken instructions.

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Connect new device"

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is dis­played on the Control Display.

5. Select the functions for which the mo-

bile phone is to be used.

6. To perform additional steps on the mo-

bile phone, refer to the operating in­structions for the mobile phone: for in­stance search for or connect the
Bluetooth device or a new device.

The Bluetooth name of the vehicle ap­pears on the mobile phone display. Se­lect the Bluetooth name of the vehicle.

7. Depending on the mobile device, a con-

trol number is displayed or the control
number must be entered.

– Compare the control number dis-

played on the Control Display with
the control number on the display of
the device. Confirm the control num­ber on the device and on the Control
Display.

– Enter and confirm the same control

number on the device and via the
Central Information Display (CID).

The device is connected and displayed
in the device list.

The mobile phone is connected and will ap­pear at the top of the list of mobile phones.

Using the telephone

Accepting a call

Incoming call can be accepted via the Cen­tral Information Display (CID) or the button
on the steering wheel.

Via the Central Information Display (CID)

"Accept"

Via the button on the steering wheel

Press the button.

Via the instrument cluster

Use the OK button on the steering wheel to
select: "Accept"

Dialing a number

1. "Communication"

2. "Dial number"

3. Select the numbers individually.

4. Select the icon.

Establish the connection via the additional
telephone:

1. Press the button.

2. "Call via"

Apple CarPlay preparation

Concept

CarPlay allows certain functions of a com­patible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri
voice operation and the Central Information
Display (CID).

Functional requirements

– Compatible iPhone: iPhone 5 or later

with iOS 7.1 or later.

– Corresponding mobile contract.

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– Bluetooth, WLAN, and Siri voice opera-

tion are activated on the iPhone.

– If necessary, the setting for mobile data

must be activated on the iPhone.

– WLAN and Bluetooth are enabled in the

vehicle.

Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

5. Select the following settings:

– "Bluetooth®"
– "Apple CarPlay"

Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay

Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle.
Select CarPlay as the function:

"Apple CarPlay"

The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and
displayed in the device list.

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QUICK REFERENCE On the road

On the road

Driving

Starting and stopping the engine

Ignition on/off

– On: press the Start/Stop

button.
Most of the indicator/

warning lights light up for
a varied length of time.

– Off: press the Start/Stop button again.

All indicator lights go out.

– Radio-ready state: when the ignition is

switched off, press the ON/OFF button
on the radio or when the engine is run­ning, press the Start/Stop button.

Some electrical consumers remain ready
for operation.

Start/stop engine

Steptronic transmission: starting

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Engage selector lever position P or N.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

Manual transmission: switching off

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press

the Start/Stop button.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

Auto Start/Stop function

Steptronic transmission: switches the en­gine off automatically while stationary to
save fuel. The engine starts automatically
when the brake pedal is released.

Manual transmission: switches the engine
off automatically while stationary to save
fuel. As soon as the clutch pedal is de­pressed, the engine starts automatically.

Parking brake

Engage manual parking brake

The lever automatically engages after being
pulled up.

Releasing

Manual transmission: starting

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to

neutral.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

Steptronic transmission: switching off

1. When the vehicle is stationary, apply

the parking brake.

2. Engage selector lever position P.

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

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Set the electrical parking brake

Pull the switch when the vehicle is
stationary.

The LED and indicator light light up.

Releasing

Manual transmission: press the switch
while the brake pedal is pressed.

Steptronic transmission: press the switch
while the brake is pressed or selector lever
position P is set.

The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.

Manual transmission

Shifting

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right in order to
prevent inadvertent shifting into the 3rd or
4th gear.

Reverse gear

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

shift lever dynamically to the left and en­gage reverse gear with a forward shifting
movement.

Steptronic transmission

Selector lever positions

Parking position P.
R is reverse.
Neutral N.
Gear position D.
Engage selector lever position P or R only

when the vehicle is stationary.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after

you select a gear position or reverse, main-

tain pressure on the brake pedal until you
are ready to start.

Selector lever lock

A lock prevents an inadvertent change from
selector lever position P to another selector
lever position and, depending on the trans­mission version, inadvertent switching to
selector lever position P or R.

To release the lock: with the brake pedal de­pressed, press the button on the side of the
selector lever.

Steptronic transmission, Sport and
manual mode

Sport program:
Press the selector lever to the left from se-

lector lever position D.
Manual mode:

– To shift down: press the selector lever

forward.

– To shift up: pull the selector lever rear-

wards.

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QUICK REFERENCE On the road

Turn signal, high beams, headlight
flasher, roadside parking lights

Turn signal

– On: press the lever past the resistance

point.

– Off: lightly tap the lever to the resist-

ance point.

– Off: press the lever past the resistance

point in the opposite direction.

– Triple turn signal activation: lightly tap

the lever up or down.

– Brief signaling: press the lever to the re-

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

Canada: roadside parking light

To illuminate the vehicle on one side.

– On: with the radio-ready state switched

off, press the lever either up or down
past the resistance point for approx.
2 seconds.

– Off: briefly press the lever to the resist-

ance point in the opposite direction.

Lights and lighting

Light functions

Icon Function

Bad weather light.

High beams, headlight flasher

Press the lever forward or pull it backward.

– High beams on, arrow 1.

The high beams light up when the low
beams are switched on.

– High beams off/headlight flasher, ar-

row 2.

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Automatic headlight control.
Cornering light.

Lights off.
Daytime running lights.

Parking lights.

Low beams.

Instrument lighting.

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Wiper system

Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe

Switching on

Press the lever up until the desired position
is reached.

– Resting position of the wipers: posi-

tion 0.

– Rain sensor: position 1.
– Normal wiper speed: position 2.
– Fast wiper speed: position 3.

Switching off and brief wipe

Rain sensor

Activating/deactivating

To activate: press the lever up once from its
standard position, arrow 1.

To deactivate: press the lever back into the
standard position.

Set interval or sensitivity of the rain
sensor

Press the lever down.

– Switching off: press the lever down until

it reaches its standard position.

– Brief wipe: press the lever down from

the standard position.

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Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.

Cleaning the windshield

Pull the lever.

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Canada: wiper system

Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe

Switching on

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

– Normal wiper speed: tap up once.
– Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap

once beyond the resistance point.

Switching off and brief wipe

Rain sensor

Activating/deactivating

Press the button on the wiper lever.

Set interval or sensitivity of the rain
sensor

Press the lever down.

– To switch off fast wipe: press down

twice.

– To switch off normal wipe: press down

once.

– Brief wipe: press down once.

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Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.

Cleaning the windshield

Pull the lever.

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Climate control

Air conditioner

Button Function

Temperature.

Air conditioning.

Air recirculation mode.

Controls the air flow,
manual.

Controls the air distribution
manually.

Windshield defroster.

Button Function

Air recirculation mode.

Controls the air flow,
manual.

Air distribution, manual.

Defrosts and defogs the
windows.

Windshield defroster.

Rear window defroster.

Refueling stop

Refueling

Fuel cap

1. Grasp the fuel filler flap at the rear edge

and open it.

Automatic climate control

Button Function

Temperature.

Air conditioning.

Maximum cooling.

AUTO program.

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2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.

3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket at-

tached to the fuel filler flap.

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Gasoline

For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur
content.

Refuel only with unleaded gasoline without
metallic additives.

Information on the recommended fuel grade
can be found in the Owner's Manual.

Wheels and tires

Tire inflation pressure specifications

The tire inflation pressure values can be
found on the sign on the door pillar.

shorter trip, the status of the last, suffi­ciently long trip is displayed.

Displaying the engine oil level

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Engine oil level"

The engine oil level is displayed.

Adding engine oil

General information

Switch off the ignition and safely park the
vehicle before engine oil is added.

Adding engine oil

Checking the tire inflation pressure

Regularly check the tire inflation pressure
and correct it as needed:

– At least twice a month.
– Before embarking on an extended trip.

After correcting the tire inflation
pressure

Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor.

Electronic oil measurement

Requirements

A current measured value is available after
approx. 30 minutes of driving. During a

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Only add engine oil when the message is
displayed in the instrument cluster.

Observe the quantity to be added in the
message.

Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Observe recommended engine oil types.

Providing assistance

Hazard warning flashers

The button is located above the Control Dis­play.

Breakdown assistance

MINI Roadside Assistance

This service can be reached around the
clock in many countries.

1. "MINI Connected"

2. "MINI Assist"

3. "MINI Roadside Assistance"

The contact to the MINI Roadside Assis­tance is established.

A telephone number is displayed, if
needed. Select to dial the telephone
number on a connected mobile phone.

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AT A GLANCE Cockpit

Cockpit

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions 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 systems.
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 76
2 Exterior mirror operation 91
3 Buttons of the central locking sys-

tem 68

4 Lights

Bad weather light 149

Light switch 146

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Lights off
Daytime running lights 148

Parking lights 146

Low beams 146

Cockpit AT A GLANCE

Automatic headlight con­trol 147

Cornering light 148
High-beam Assistant 148
Instrument lighting 150

5 Steering wheel buttons, left

Camera-based cruise control
on/off 181

Cruise control on/off 188

Speed Limiter 173

Pausing, continuing cruise
control

Cruise control: increase speed

Cruise control: reduce speed

Camera-based cruise control:
reduce distance

Roadside parking lights 147

Trip computer 136

7 Instrument cluster 123
8 Steering column stalk, right

Wipers 108
Wiper on Canadian mod-

els 111
Rain sensor 109
Rain sensor on Canadian mod-

els 112

Cleaning windows 110

9 Steering wheel buttons, right

Voice control 44

Telephone

Confirm the selection 136

Camera-based cruise control:
increase distance

6 Steering column stalk, left

Turn signal 107

High beams, head­light flasher 107

High-beam Assistant 148

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Move selection up 136
Selection back 136

Move selection down 136

Increase volume

Reduce volume

10 Horn, entire surface

11 Heated steering wheel 93
12 Adjusting the steering wheel 93
13 Unlocking the hood 267

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AT A GLANCE Cockpit

14 Depending on the equipment: using tail-

gate

In the vicinity of the center console

1 Hazard warning system 283

Intelligent Safety 164

2 Control Display 36
3 Radio/Multimedia
4 Glove compartment 222
5 Climate control 202

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6 PDC Park Distance Con-

trol 191
Rearview camera 194
Parking assistant 197
Auto Start/Stop func-

tion 102

Start/stop the engine and
switch the ignition on/
off 99

DSC Dynamic Stability Control
177

MINI Driving Modes
switch 179

Cockpit AT A GLANCE

7 Steptronic transmission selector

lever 116

All around the interior mirror

Manual transmission gearshift
lever 115

8 Controller with buttons 39
9 Parking brake, manual 105

Parking brake, electric 105

1 Emergency Call, SOS 284

2 Indicator light, front-seat pas-

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3 Reading lights 150

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4 Ambient light 150

5 Convertible top 79

6 Interior lights 150

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AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID)

Central Information Display (CID)

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions 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 systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.

Concept

The Central Information Display (CID) com­bines the functions of a multitude of
switches. These functions can be operated
via the Controller.

Safety information

Warning

Operating the integrated information sys­tems and communication devices while
driving can distract from traffic. It is pos­sible to lose control of the vehicle. There is
a risk of accident. Only use the systems or
devices when the traffic situation allows.
As warranted, stop and use the systems
and devices while the vehicle is stationary.

Input and display

Main menu

General information

The main menu is divided into two areas.
The left area contains menu items that can
be used to call up all functions from the on­board monitor. The menu items in the right
area show dynamic contents that enable
quick access to certain functions.

Media/Radio

All functions for the entertainment system,
for instance radio stations or pairing with
external devices.

Communication

Telephone and message function, e-mail and
calendar and also pairing and managing mo­bile devices, for instance smartphones.

Navigation

Access to the navigation system, destina­tion input and traffic bulletins. Configurable
map views and other functions, such as
Points of Interest.

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Central Information Display (CID) AT A GLANCE

My MINI

Information on the vehicle status and avail­able settings for vehicle and on-board moni­tor. Access to the Integrated Owner's
Manual.

MINI Connected

Access to apps and vehicle functions. Addi­tional apps and vehicle functions can be
purchased from the MINI Connected Store.

Messages

Access to all incoming messages in the ve­hicle, for instance Check Control messages.

Letters and numbers

Depending on the menu, you can switch be­tween entering upper and lower case let­ters, numbers and characters:

Icon Function

Insert blank space.

Use voice control.

Confirm entry.

Change between capital and
lower-case letters.

– Destination search: place names can be

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

Activating/deactivating the
functions

Several menu items are preceded by a
checkbox. The checkbox indicates whether
the function is activated or deactivated. Se­lecting the menu item activates or deacti­vates the function.

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

Status information

General information

The status field can be found in the upper
area of the Control Display. Status informa­tion is displayed in the form of symbols.

Radio

Icon Meaning

HD Radio station is being re-

ceived.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Without navigation system

Select the icon.

Entry comparison

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

Entries are continuously compared with
data stored in the vehicle.

– Only those letters are offered during en-

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Telephone

Icon Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Signal strength of cellular network.

Symbol flashes: network search.

Cellular network is not available.

Roaming is active.

SMS text message received.

Message received.

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Icon Meaning

Reminder.

Sending not possible.

Entertainment

Icon Meaning

Bluetooth audio.

USB audio interface.

Mobile phone audio interface.

Apple CarPlay.

Other symbols

Icon Meaning

Check Control message.

The sound output has been

switched off.

Encrypted connection not active.

Request for the current vehicle po-

sition.

Checking the current vehicle posi-

tion.

Selecting the display

The display can be selected in menus which
support the split screen function.

1. Tilt the Controller to the right until the

split screen is selected.

2. Press the Controller.

3. Select the desired setting.

Specifying the number of displays

It is possible to specify the number of dis­plays.

1. Tilt the Controller to the right until the

split screen is selected.

2. Press the Controller.

3. "Personalize menu"

4. Select the desired setting.

5. Tilt the Controller to the left.

Control elements

Overview

Split screen

General information

Additional information can be displayed on
the right side of the split screen, for in­stance information from the trip computer.

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

Switching the split screen on/off

1. Press the button.

2. "Split screen"

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1 Control Display with touchscreen
2 Controller with buttons

Control Display

General information

To clean the Control Display, follow the care
instructions, refer to page 295.

Central Information Display (CID) AT A GLANCE

In the case of very high temperatures on
the Control Display, for instance due to in­tense solar radiation, the brightness may be
reduced down to complete deactivation.
Once the temperature is reduced, for in­stance through shade or air conditioning,
the normal functions are restored.

Safety information

NOTICE

Objects in the area in the front of the Con­trol Display can shift and damage the Con­trol Display. There is a risk of damage to
property, among other potential damage.
Do not place objects in the area in front of
the Control Display.

Switching on/off automatically

The Control Display is switched on automat­ically when the vehicle is unlocked or as
soon as the Control Display is needed for
operation.

In certain situations, the Control Display is
switched off automatically, for instance if
no operation is performed on the vehicle for
several minutes.

Controller

General information

The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The Controller can be used to se­lect menu items and enter the settings.

Operation

– Turn to switch between menu items, for

example.

– Press to select a menu item, for example.

Switching on/off manually

The Control Display can also be switched off
manually.

1. Press the button.

2. "Turn off control display"

Press the Controller or any button on the
Controller to switch it back on again.

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– With navigation system: tilt in four di-

rections to switch between displays, for
example.

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– Without navigation system: tilt in two

directions to switch between displays,
for example.

Buttons on the Controller

Button Function

Press once: calls up the main
menu.

Press twice: displays all menu
items of the main menu.

With navigation system: opens
the Communication menu.

With navigation system: opens
the Media/Radio menu.

Without navigation system: open
the Audio menu.

Without navigation system:
opens the Telephone menu.

With navigation system: opens
destination input menu for navi­gation.

With navigation system: opens
navigation map.

Press once: opens the previous
display.

Press and hold: open the menus
used last.

Goes to the Options menu.

Operating via the Controller

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

The main menu is displayed.
All Central Information Display (CID) func-

tions can be called up via the main menu.

Adjusting the main menu

1. Press the button twice.

All menu items of the main menu are
displayed.

2. Select a menu item.

3. To move the menu item to the desired

position, tilt the Controller to the right
or left.

Selecting menu items

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

1. Turn the Controller until the desired

menu item is highlighted.

2. Press the Controller.

Adjusting menu contents

The display of menus "Media/Radio",
"Communication" and "MINI Connected" can
be adjusted, for instance to remove the en­tries of functions that are not used from the
menu.

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Central Information Display (CID) AT A GLANCE

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. Select the menu.

2. "Personalize menu"

3. Select desired menu contents to be dis-

played.

Dynamic contents

You can display dynamic contents within
the menu items. The contents of the menu
items update automatically, e.g., the active
destination guidance in the navigation.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "Contents of main menu"

Changing between displays

After a menu item is selected, for instance
"System settings", a new display appears.

– Tilt the Controller to the left.

The current display closes and the previ­ous display is shown.

– Press the button.

The previous display re-opens.

– Tilt the Controller to the right.

The new display opens.

An arrow indicates that additional displays
can be opened.

Opening recently used menus

The recently used menus can be displayed.

Press and hold this button.
The recently used menus are dis-

played.

Going to the Options menu

Press the button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.
The menu consists of various areas, for in-

stance:

– "Split screen": screen settings.
– "Media/Radio": control options for the

selected main menu.

– "Save station": if applicable, further con-

trol options for the selected menu.

Entering letters and numbers

Input

1. Turn the Controller: select letters or

numbers.

2. : confirm entry.

Deleting

Icon Function

Press the Controller: delete

letters or number.

or

Hold the Controller down: de­lete all letters or numbers.

Using alphabetical lists

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en­tries, the letters for which there is an entry
are displayed at the left edge.

1. Turn the Controller to the left or right

quickly.
All letters for which there are entries

are displayed on the left edge.

2. Select the first letter of the desired en-

try.
The first entry of the selected letter is

displayed.

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AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID)

Operation via touchscreen

General information

The Control Display is equipped with a
touchscreen.

Touch the screen with your fingers. Do not
use any objects.

Opening the main menu

Tap on the icon.

The main menu is displayed.
All Central Information Display (CID) func-

tions can be called up via the main menu.

Adjusting the main menu

1. Tap on the icon.

2. Drag the menu item to the desired posi-

tion on the right or left.

Selecting menu items

Tap the desired menu item.

Dynamic contents

You can display dynamic contents within
the menu items. The contents of the menu
items update automatically, e.g., the active
destination guidance in the navigation.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Changing between displays

After a menu item is selected, a new display
opens.

An arrow indicates that additional displays
can be opened.

– Swipe to the left.
– Tap arrow.

The new display opens.

Entering letters and numbers

Input

1. Tap the icon on the touchscreen.

A keyboard is displayed on the Control
Display.

2. Enter desired letters and numbers.

Deleting

Icon Function

Tapping the icon: deletes the letter

or number.

Tapping and holding the icon all

letters: deletes all letters or num­bers.

Operating navigation map

The navigation map can be moved using the
touchscreen.

Function Operation

Enlarge/shrink
map.

Drag in or out with the
fingers.

1. "My MINI"

2. "Contents of main menu"

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Programmable memory but­tons

General information

The Central Information Display (CID) func­tions can be stored on the programmable
memory buttons and called up directly, for
instance radio stations, navigation destina­tions, phone numbers and menu entries.

Settings are stored for the driver profile
currently used.

Storing a function

1. Select the function via the Central Infor-

mation Display (CID).

2. Press and hold the desired but-

ton, until a signal sounds.

Executing a function

Press the button.

The function will work immediately.
This means, for instance that the number is
dialed when a phone number is selected.

Displaying the key assignment

Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.

The assignment of the buttons is displayed
in the upper area of the Control Display.

Deleting the button assignments

1. Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously

for approx. 5 seconds.

2. "OK"

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Voice activation system

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions 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 systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.

Concept

Most functions displayed on the Control
Display can be operated by voice commands
via the voice activation system. The system
supports you with announcements during
input.

General information

– Functions that can only be used when

the vehicle is stationary can only be op­erated via the voice activation system to
a limited extent.

– The system uses a special microphone

on the driver's side.

– ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes ver-

bal instructions to use with the voice ac­tivation system.

Functional requirements

– A language must be set via the Control

Display that is supported by the voice

activation system. To set the language,
refer to page 48.

– Always say commands in the language

of the voice activation system.

Using the voice activation sys­tem

Activating the voice control system

Press the button on the steering

wheel.
Wait for the signal.
Say the command.

This icon indicates that the voice con-

trol system is active.
No other commands may be available. In

this case, operate the function via the Cen­tral Information Display (CID).

Terminating the voice control
system

Press the button on the steering
wheel or ›Cancel‹.

Possible commands

General information

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

Commands from other menus can also be
spoken.

You can also select list entries such as
phone list entries via voice activation. Read

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these list entries out loud exactly as they
are shown in the respective list.

Displaying possible commands

The following is displayed in the top area of
the Control Display:

– Some possible commands for the current

menu.

– Some possible commands from other

menus.

– Status of the voice recognition.
– Encrypted connection is not availa-

ble.

Help on the voice activation system

– ›General information on voice control‹:

have information on the operating prin-

ciple of the voice activation system read

out loud.

– ›Help‹: have help for the current menu

read out loud.

Example: going to the sound
settings

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

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound out-

put, if needed.

Settings

Setting the voice control

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

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

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Language"

4. "Speech mode:"

5. Select the desired setting.

Activating voice recognition via
the server

The voice recognition feature via the server
provides a dictation function and a natural
method of destination input while improv­ing the quality of voice recognition. To use
the functions, data is transmitted to a serv­ice provider via an encrypted connection
and stored locally there.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Language"

4. "Server speech recognition"

2. Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. ›Media and radio‹

4. ›Tone‹

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Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the spoken
instructions 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.

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Information on Emergency
Requests

Do not use the voice activation system to
initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful
situations, the voice and vocal pitch can
change. This can unnecessarily delay the es­tablishment of a telephone connection.

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 284, close to the interior mirror.

System limits

– Certain noises can be detected and may

lead to problems. Keep the doors, win­dows and convertible top closed.

– Noises from the front passenger or the

rear seat bench can impair the system.
Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.

– Major language dialects can cause prob-

lems with the voice recognition feature.
Speak loud and clear.

Using the voice activation sys­tem of the smartphone

A smartphone connected to the vehicle can
be used via voice control.

Activate voice command response on the
smartphone for this purpose.

1. Press and hold the button on the

steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
Voice command response is activated on

the smartphone.

2. Release the button.

If activation is successful, a confirma­tion appears on the Control Display.

If it was not possible to activate voice com­mand response, the list of Bluetooth devices
appears on the Control Display.

Voice assistants from third­party providers

Concept

Some third-party providers provide digital
voice assistants. Supported voice assistants
can be used in the vehicle.

General information

Some of the functions are limited in the ve­hicle to prevent any impairment of safety
while driving.

Functional requirements

– If applicable, corresponding Connected

Service subsequently purchased via

MINI Connected Store.

– Vehicle added in the MINI app.
– Third-party provider account and MINI

account connected in the MINI app.

– Smartphone connected to the vehicle via

Bluetooth audio.

Activation in the MINI app

Third-party assistants are set up in the
MINI app.

Follow the instructions in the app.

Activation in the vehicle

1. Press the button on the steering

wheel.

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the specific activation word of the

third-party provider and the desired

command.

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Information about the active function is
displayed on the Control Display.

Malfunction

In case of a malfunction, switch off the en­gine and start the engine again.

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General settings

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions 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 systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.

Language

Setting the language

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. If necessary, "Language"

4. "Language:"

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.

Time

The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.

Setting the time

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time:"

5. Turn the Controller until the desired

hours are displayed.

6. Press the Controller.

7. Turn the Controller until the desired mi-

nutes are displayed.

8. Press the Controller.

Setting the time format

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time format:"

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.

Setting the time zone

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time zone:"

5. Select the desired setting.

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Setting the date

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

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4. "Date:"

5. Turn the Controller until the desired day

is displayed.

6. Press the Controller.

7. Make the settings for the month and

year.

Setting the date format

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Date format:"

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.

Setting the units of measure­ment

You can set the units of measurement for
some values, for example, consumption, dis­tances and temperature.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Units"

4. Select the desired menu item.

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.

Activating/deactivating the
display of the current vehicle
position

Concept

If vehicle tracking has been activated, the
current vehicle position can be displayed in
the MINI Connected app.

Activating/deactivating

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Data privacy"

4. "Vehicle tracking"

5. Select the desired setting.

Activating/deactivating pop­ups

For some functions, pop-ups are displayed
automatically on the Control Display. Some
of these pop-ups can be activated or deacti­vated.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Pop-ups"

4. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.

Control Display

Brightness

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

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1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness at night"

6. Turn the Controller until the desired

brightness is set.

7. Press the Controller.

The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.

Depending on the light conditions, the
brightness settings may not be clearly visi­ble.

Screensaver

If no entries are made via the Central Infor­mation Display (CID), a screensaver can be
displayed after an adjustable time.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Control display"

5. "Screensaver"

6. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.

Instrument cluster with en­hanced features: color world

Concept

The display of the display content can be
configured individually, for instance in a
harmonic color style.

General information

The setting of the color world effects the
following display content:

– On-board monitor.
– Instrument cluster.
– Head-up Display.

Depending on the equipment, the color
world can be applied as basic display for the
LED ring on the central instrument.

LED ring on the central instrument cluster,
refer to page 140.

Setting the color world

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Color scheme"

5. Select the desired setting.

Messages

Concept

The menu centrally displays all messages ar­riving in the vehicle in list form.

General information

The following messages can be displayed:

– Traffic messages.
– Communication messages, for example

e-mails, SMS text messages or remind-

ers.

– Check Control messages.
– Messages on service notifications.
– Messages from the vehicle manufac-

turer.
Messages are additionally displayed in the

status field.

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Retrieving messages

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "Notifications"

2. Select the desired notification.

The menu in which the notification is dis­played will open.

Deleting messages

All messages, except Check Control mes­sages or messages from the vehicle manu­facturer, can be deleted from the list.

Check Control messages or messages from
the vehicle manufacturer are displayed as
long as they are relevant.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "Notifications"

2. Select the desired message.

3. Press the button.

4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all

notifications"

Settings

The following settings can be adjusted:

– Select the applications, from which mes-

sages will be permitted.

– Sort the messages according to date or

priority.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Notifications"

4. Select the desired setting.

Data protection

Data transfer

Concept

The vehicle offers various functions which
require data to be transferred to MINI or a
service provider. The data transfer can be
deactivated for some functions.

General information

With data transfer deactivated, the respec­tive function cannot be used.

Only make these settings while stationary.

Activating/deactivating

Follow the instructions on the Control Dis­play.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Data privacy"

4. Select the desired setting.

Deleting personal data in the
vehicle

Concept

Depending on the usage, the vehicle stores
personal data, such as stored radio stations.
This personal data can be permanently de­leted via the Central Information Display
(CID).

General information

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
following data is deleted:

– Driver profile settings.
– Stored radio stations.
– Stored programmable memory buttons.

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– Travel and trip computer information.
– Music collection.
– Navigation, for instance stored destina-

tions.

– Phone book.
– Office data, for instance voice memos.
– Login accounts.

Altogether, the deletion of the data can take
up to 15 minutes.

Functional requirement

Data can only be deleted while stationary.

Deleting data

Note and follow the instructions on the Con­trol Display.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Data privacy"

4. "Delete personal data"

5. "Delete personal data"

6. "OK"

7. Exit and lock the vehicle.

The deletion process takes 15 minutes to
complete.

If not all data was deleted, repeat the dele­tion.

Canceling deletion

Start the engine to cancel deletion of the
data.

Connections

Concept

Various connection types are available for
using mobile devices in the vehicle. The

connection type to select depends on the
mobile device and the desired function.

General information

The following overview shows possible
functions and the suitable connection types
for them. The scope of functions depends on
the mobile device.

Function Connec-

tion type

Making calls via the hands­free system.

Using phone functions via
the Central Information Dis­play (CID).

Using the smartphone Of­fice functions.

Playing music from the
smartphone or the audio
player.

Using compatible apps via
the Central Information Dis­play (CID).

USB storage device:
Exporting and importing

driver profiles.
Update the software.
Playing music.

Playing videos from the
smartphone or the USB de­vice.

Using Apple CarPlay apps
via the Central Information
Display (CID) and voice op­eration.

The following connection types require one­time pairing with the vehicle:

– Bluetooth.
– Apple CarPlay.

Bluetooth.

Bluetooth
or USB.

Bluetooth
or USB.

USB.

USB.

Bluetooth
and
WLAN.

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Paired devices are automatically recognized

later on and connected to the vehicle.

Safety information

Warning

Operating the integrated information sys­tems and communication devices while
driving can distract from traffic. It is pos­sible to lose control of the vehicle. There is
a risk of accident. Only use the systems or
devices when the traffic situation allows.
As warranted, stop and use the systems
and devices while the vehicle is stationary.

Compatible devices

General information

Malfunctions may occur with devices not

listed or deviating software versions.

Displaying the vehicle identification

number and software part number

When looking for compatible devices, you

may have to state the vehicle identification

number and the software part number.

These numbers can be displayed in the ve-

hicle.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

5. "Bluetooth® info"

6. "System information"

A software update, refer to page 58, can

be performed.

Bluetooth connection

Functional requirements

– Compatible device, refer to page 53,

with Bluetooth interface.

– The vehicle key is in the vehicle.
– The device is ready for operation.
– Bluetooth is activated on the device and

in the vehicle, refer to page 53.

– Bluetooth presettings, such as visibility,

may be required on the device; refer to

the owner's manual of the device.

Switching on Bluetooth

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

5. "Bluetooth®"

Activating/deactivating telephone
functions

To use all supported functions of a mobile
phone, the following functions must be acti­vated prior to pairing.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

5. Select the desired setting:

– "Office"

Activate function to transmit short
messages, e-mails, calendars, tasks,
memos, and reminders to the vehi­cle. Costs can be incurred by trans­mitting all data to the vehicle.

– "Contact images"

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Activate function to show the con­tact pictures.

Pairing the mobile device with the
vehicle

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Connect new device"

5. Select the functions for which the de-

vice will be used:

– "Telephone"
– "Bluetooth® audio"
– "Apps"
– "Apple CarPlay"

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is dis­played on the Control Display.

6. On the mobile device, search for Blue-

tooth devices in the vicinity.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle ap-

pears on the mobile device display.
Select the Bluetooth name of the vehi-

cle.

7. Depending on the mobile device, a con-

trol number is displayed or the control
number must be entered.

– Compare the control number dis-

played on the Control Display with
the control number on the display of
the device.

Confirm the control number on the
device and on the Control Display.

– Enter and confirm the same control

number on the device and via the
Central Information Display (CID).

The device is connected and displayed
in the device list.

If connection was not successful: Fre­quently Asked Questions, refer to page 54.

Frequently Asked Questions

All requirements are met and all required
steps were completed in the specified order.
Despite that, the mobile device does not
function as expected.

In this case, the following explanations can
help:

Why could the mobile phone not be paired
or connected?

– There are too many Bluetooth devices

connected to the mobile phone or vehi­cle.

Delete Bluetooth connections with other
devices.

Delete all known Bluetooth connections
from the device list on the mobile phone
and start a new device search.

– The mobile phone is in power-save mode

or has only a limited remaining battery
life.

Charge the mobile phone.

Why does the mobile phone no longer re­act?

– The applications on the mobile phone do

not function anymore.
Switch the mobile phone off and on

again.

– Possibly too high or too low ambient

temperatures for mobile phone opera­tion.

Do not subject the mobile phone to ex­treme ambient temperatures.

Why can phone functions not be used via
the Central Information Display (CID)?

– The mobile phone may not be properly

configured, for instance as Bluetooth au­dio device.

Connect the mobile phone with the tele­phone or additional phone function.

Why are no or not all telephone book en­tries displayed or why are they incomplete?

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– Transmission of the telephone book en-

tries is not yet complete.

– It is possible that only the telephone

book entries of the mobile phone or the
SIM card are transmitted.

– It may not be possible to display tele-

phone book entries with special charac­ters.

– It may not be possible to transmit con-

tacts from social networks.

– The number of phone book entries to be

stored is too high.

– Data volume of the contact too large, for

instance due to stored information such
as memos.

Reduce the data volume of the contact.

– A mobile phone is only connected as an

audio source.
Reconfigure the mobile phone and con-

nect it with the telephone or additional
phone function.

How can the telephone connection quality
be improved?

– The strength of the Bluetooth signal on

the mobile phone can be adjusted, de­pending on the mobile phone.

– Insert the mobile phone into the wire-

less charging tray.

– Adjust the volume of the microphone

and loudspeakers separately.

If all points in this list have been checked
and the required function is still not availa­ble, contact the hotline, a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.

USB connection

General information

The following mobile devices can be con­nected to the USB port:

– Mobile phones.

– Audio devices with USB port, for in-

stance MP3 players.

– USB storage devices.

Common file systems are supported.
FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended
formats.

A connected USB device will be supplied
with charge current via the USB port if the
device supports this. Follow the maximum
charge current of the USB port.

The following uses are possible on USB
ports with data transfer:

– Exporting and importing driver profiles,

refer to page 71.

– Playing music files via USB audio.
– Playing videos via USB video.
– Loading of software updates, refer to

page 58.
Follow the following when connecting:

– Do not use force when plugging the con-

nector into the USB port.

– Use a flexible adapter cable.
– Protect the USB device against mechani-

cal damage.

– Due to the large number of USB devices

available on the market, it cannot be

guaranteed that every device is operable

on the vehicle.

– Do not expose USB devices to extreme

environmental conditions, such as very

high temperatures; refer to the owner's

manual of the device.

– Due to the many different compression

techniques, proper playback of the me-

dia stored on the USB device cannot be

guaranteed in all cases.

– To ensure proper transmission of the

stored data, do not charge a USB device

via the onboard socket, when it is con-

nected to the USB port.

– Depending on how the USB device is be-

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the USB storage device, refer to the

owner's manual of the device.
Not compatible USB devices:

– USB hard drives.
– USB hubs.
– USB memory card readers with multiple

slots.

– HFS-formatted USB devices.
– Devices such as fans or lamps.

Functional requirement

Compatible device, refer to page 53, with
USB port.

Connecting the device

Connect the USB device using a suitable
adapter cable to a USB port, refer to
page 218.

The USB device is connected to the vehicle
and displayed in the device list.

Apple CarPlay preparation

Concept

CarPlay allows certain functions of a com­patible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri
voice operation and the Central Information
Display (CID).

Functional requirements

– Compatible iPhone, refer to page 53.

iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.

– Corresponding mobile contract.
– Bluetooth, WLAN, and Siri voice opera-

tion are activated on the iPhone.

– Booking the MINI Connected service:

Apple CarPlay preparation.

– If necessary, the setting for mobile data

must be activated on the iPhone.

Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

5. Select the following settings:
– "Bluetooth®"
– "Apple CarPlay"

Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay

Pairing an iPhone with the vehicle, refer to
page 54, via Bluetooth

Select CarPlay as the function:

"Apple CarPlay"

The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and
displayed in the device list, refer to
page 57.

Operation

For more information, refer to the
Integrated Owner's Manual or the Owner's
Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Com­munication.

Frequently Asked Questions

All requirements are met and all required
steps were completed in the specified order.
Despite that, the mobile device does not
function as expected.

In this case, the following explanations can
help:

The iPhone has already been paired with
Apple CarPlay. When a new connection is
established, CarPlay can no longer be se­lected.

– Delete the iPhone concerned from the

device list.

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– On the iPhone, delete the vehicle con-

cerned from the list of stored vehicles

under Bluetooth and under WLAN.

– Pair the iPhone as a new device.

If the steps listed have been carried out and
the required function is still not available:
contact the hotline, a dealer's service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.

Managing mobile devices

General information

– After one-time pairing, the devices are

automatically recognized and recon-

nected when the ignition is switched on.

– The data stored on the SIM card or in

the mobile phone is transferred to the

vehicle after recognition.

– For some devices, certain settings may

be necessary, for instance authorization,

see owner's manual of the device.

Displaying the device list

All devices paired and/or connected with
the vehicle are displayed in the device list.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

A icon indicates, for which function a de­vice is used.

Icon Function

"Telephone"

"Additional telephone"

"Bluetooth® audio"

"Apps"

"Apple CarPlay"

Configuring the device

Functions can be activated or deactivated
for paired and connected devices.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select the desired device.

5. Select the desired setting.

If a function is assigned to a device, the
function will be deactivated where appro­priate for a device that is already connected
and the device will be disconnected.

Disconnecting the device

The device's connection to the vehicle is
disconnected.

The device remains paired and can be con­nected again, refer to page 57.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

5. "Disconnect device"

Connecting the device

A disconnected device can be reconnected.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

5. "Connect device"

The functions that were assigned to the de­vice before disconnecting are assigned to
the device when it is reconnected. The func-

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Deleting the device

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

5. "Delete device"

The device is disconnected and removed
from the device list.

Swapping the telephone and additional
telephone

If two mobile phones are connected to the
vehicle, the functions of the telephone and
additional telephone can be switched.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."

Software update

General information

The vehicle supports a large number of mo­bile devices, for example mobile phones and
MP3 players. Software updates are available
for many of the supported devices. The ve­hicle is kept up-to-date via regular vehicle
software updates.

Contact a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop for
information on available software updates.

Displaying the version of the installed
software

The software version installed in the vehicle
is displayed.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Show current version"

If an update has been carried out before, se­lect the desired version to display additional
information.

Updating software via USB

The software may only be updated when the
vehicle is stationary.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. Store the file for the software update in

the main folder of a USB device.

2. Connecting USB device to the USB port.

3. "My MINI"

4. "System settings"

5. "Software update"

6. "Update software"

7. "USB"

8. "Install software"

9. "OK"

10. Wait for the update to complete.

11. Confirm system restart.

Restoring the software version

You can restore the software to the version
prior to the last update or to its factory set­tings.

The software may only be restored when
the vehicle is stationary.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

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1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Restore software"

– "Previous version"

5.

The previous software version is re­stored.

– "Default software settings"

The first software version is re­stored.

6. "Remove software"

7. "OK"

8. Wait for restore.

9. Confirm system restart.

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AT A GLANCE Owner's Manual media

Owner's Manual media

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions 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 systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.

General information

You can use the following media formats to
call up the content in the Owner's Manual:

– Printed Owner's Manual, refer to

page 60.

– Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehi-

cle, refer to page 60.

Printed Owner's Manual

Concept

The printed Owner's Manual describes all
standard, country-specific, and optional fea­tures offered with the series.

Supplementary Owner's Manuals

Also follow the Supplementary Owner's
Manuals, which are included in addition to
the onboard literature.

Integrated Owner's Manual in
the vehicle

Concept

The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically
describes features and functions found in
the vehicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual
can be displayed on the Control Display.

Selecting the Owner's Manual

1. Press the button.

2. "My MINI"

3. "Owner's Manual"

4. Select the desired method of accessing

the contents.

Scrolling through the Owner's
Manual

Turn the Controller, until the next or previ­ous contents are displayed.

Context help

General information

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

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General information

The section of the Owner's Manual relating
to the function that is currently selected
can be displayed directly.

Owner's Manual media AT A GLANCE

Opening via Central Information
Display (CID)

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

1. Press the button.

2. "Owner's Manual"

Opening when a Check Control
message is displayed

Directly from the Check Control message on
the Control Display:

"Owner's Manual"

Changing between a function and the
Owner's Manual

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

1. Press the button.

2. "Owner's Manual"

3. Select the desired page in the Owner's

Manual.

4. Press the button again to return to

the last displayed function.

5. Press the button to return to the

page of the Owner's Manual displayed
last.

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

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Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions 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 systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.

Vehicle key

General information

The vehicle is supplied with two vehicle
keys with integrated key.

Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat­tery, refer to page 65.

Depending on the equipment and country
version, various settings, refer to page 73,
can be configured for the button functions.

A personal driver profile, refer to page 71,
for each vehicle key is stored in the vehicle.

To provide information on maintenance rec­ommendations, the service data is stored in
the vehicle key, refer to page 275.

To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle
key, take the vehicle key with you when ex­iting the vehicle.

Safety Instructions

Warning

The vehicle key has a button cell battery.
Batteries or button cells can be swallowed
and lead to serious or fatal injuries within
two hours, for example, due to internal
burns or chemical burns. There is an in­jury hazard or danger to life. Keep the ve­hicle key and batteries out of reach for
children. Immediately seek medical help if
there is any suspicion that a battery or
button cell has been swallowed or is lo­cated in any part of the body.

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 vehicle key with you so
that the vehicle can be opened from the
outside.

Warning

Unattended children or animals in the ve­hicle can cause the vehicle to move and
endanger themselves and traffic, for in­stance due to the following actions:

– Pressing the Start/Stop button.
– Releasing the parking brake.
– Opening and closing the doors or

windows.

– Engaging selector lever position N.
– Using vehicle equipment.

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There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do
not leave children or animals unattended
in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with
you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

Overview

1 Unlocking
2 Locking

3

Unlocking the trunk lid

4 Panic mode

Unlocking

Press the button on the vehicle key.

Depending on the settings, refer to
page 73, the following access points are
unlocked.

– Driver's door and fuel filler flap.

Press the button on the vehicle key
again to unlock the other vehicle access

points.

– All doors, trunk lid, and fuel filler flap.

In addition, the following functions are exe­cuted:

– Unlocking is confirmed by the turn sig-

nals and the horn. This function must be

activated in the settings, refer to

page 73.

– The settings stored in the driver profile,

refer to page 71, are applied.

– The interior lights, refer to page 150,

and the MINI logo projection are
switched on, provided that the interior
lights were not switched off manually.

– Depending on the settings, the welcome

light and pathway lighting, refer to
page 147, are switched on.

– The alarm system, refer to page 74, is

switched off.

The light functions may depend on the am­bient brightness.

Convenient opening

Safety information

Warning

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

Opening

Press and hold the button on the ve­hicle key after unlocking.

The windows and the sliding sun roof
integrated into the convertible top are
opened, as long as the button on the vehicle
key is pressed.

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

can also be opened.

Press the button on the vehicle key
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.

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Leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops the
motion.

Locking

1. Close the driver's door.

2. Press the button on the vehicle

key.

The following functions are executed:

– All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler

flap are locked.

– Locking is confirmed by the turn signals

and the horn. This function must be ac­tivated in the settings, refer to
page 73.

– The alarm system, refer to page 74, 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.

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.

Releasing the button stops the closing pro­cedure. 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
completed.

Switch on interior lights and
courtesy light

Press the button on the vehicle key
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.

After locking, wait 10 seconds before press­ing the button again.

Trunk lid

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi­cle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo
area.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and
country version, it is possible to specify
whether the trunk lid can be unlocked with
the vehicle key and how the vehicle doors
will respond to this. To perform settings, re­fer to page 73.

Closing

Press and hold the button on the ve­hicle key in the area close to the ve­hicle, until the closing operation is

completed.
The windows and convertible top close.

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Safety information

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating
the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement of
the trunk lid is clear during opening and
closing.

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Opening

Press the button on the vehicle key
for approx. 1 second.

The trunk lid is unlocked and can be swung
downward.

Panic mode

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

– Press the button on the vehicle

key and hold for at least 3 sec­onds.

– Briefly press the button on the vehicle

key three times in succession.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Replacing the battery

NOTE

Improper batteries in the vehicle key can
damage the vehicle key. There is a danger
of damage to property. Always replace the
discharged battery with a battery with the
same voltage, the same size and the same
specification.

1. Remove the integrated key from the ve-

hicle key, refer to page 67.

2. Slide the integrated key into the open-

ing and raise the cover.
The battery compartment is accessible.

3. Slide the integrated key in the cover of

the battery compartment and raise the
cover.

4. Push battery in arrow direction using a

pointed object and lift it out.

5. Insert a type CR 2032 3V battery with

the positive side facing up.

6. Insert lid and cover.

7. Push the integrated key into the vehicle

key until it engages.

Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or specialist

workshop or take them to a collection point.

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from a
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.

Loss of vehicle keys

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other qualified service center or repair
shop.

Malfunction

General information

A Check Control message is displayed.
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circum­stances:

– The battery of the vehicle key is dis-

charged. For replacing the battery, refer
to page 65.

– Interference of the radio connection

from transmission towers or other
equipment with high transmitting
power.

– Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.
Do not transport the vehicle key to-

gether with metal objects.

– Interference of the radio connection

from mobile phones or other electronic
devices in direct proximity to the vehi­cle key.

Do not carry the vehicle key in close
proximity to other electronic devices.

– Interference of radio transmission by a

charging process of mobile devices, for
instance charging of a mobile phone.

– The vehicle key is in direct proximity of

the wireless charging tray.
Place the vehicle key in a different loca-

tion.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can
be unlocked and locked from the outside
with the integrated key, refer to page 67.

Starting the engine via emergency
detection of the Vehicle key

It is not possible to start the engine if the
vehicle key has not been detected.

Proceed as follows in this case:

1. Hold the vehicle key against the mark

on the steering column as shown. Pay
attention to the display in the instru­ment cluster.

2. If the vehicle key is detected:

Start the engine within 10 seconds.

If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly
change the position of the vehicle key and
repeat the procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked
in vehicle key?

– The options provided by the Remote

Services of the MINI Connected app in­clude the ability to lock and unlock a ve­hicle.

This requires an active MINI Connected
contract and the MINI Connected app
must be installed on a smartphone.

– Unlocking the vehicle can be requested

via the MINI Connected Call Center.
An active MINI Connected contract is

required.

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Integrated key

General information

The driver's door can be locked and un­locked without the vehicle key 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
vehicle while being exposed to extreme
temperatures are at risk of injury or death.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
when there are people in it.

NOTICE

The door lock is permanently joined with
the door. The door handle can be moved.
When pulling the door handle with the
integrated key inserted, paint or the
integrated key can be damaged. There is a
risk of damage to property, among other
potential damage. Remove the integrated
key before pulling the external door han­dle.

Removing

Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.

Locking/unlocking via the door
lock

1. Remove lid on the door lock.

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

2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the

integrated key.

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

Alarm system

The alarm system is not switched on if the
vehicle 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.

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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 operat­ing the vehicle key.

Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in
your pants pocket, is sufficient.

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

General information

Comfort Access supports the following
functions:

– Unlocking and locking the vehicle.
– Convenient closing.
– Opening trunk lid.

Functional requirements

– To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must

be outside of the vehicle near the doors.

– The next unlocking and locking cycle is

not possible until after approx. 2 sec­onds.

Unlocking

Unlocking

Press the button.

Opening

– Press button to unlock the doors

together, and then pull the door handle
above the armrest.

– Pull the door opener on the door to be

opened. The other door remain locked.

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On the driver's or front passenger's outer
door handle, press the button.

Depending on the settings, refer to
page 73, only the driver's door and the
fuel filler flap may be unlocked. Unlike
when unlocking using the vehicle key,

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pressing the button on the outer door han­dle again does not unlock the other vehicle
access points. Rather, the vehicle is locked
again.

If the vehicle was locked automatically after
driving off or with the button of the central
locking system from the inside, note the fol­lowing: if a door on a locked vehicle is
opened from the inside with the door
opener, pressing the button on the outer
door handle will first lock the vehicle again.
To unlock, the button on the outer door han­dle must be pressed again.

Locking

On the driver's or front passenger's outer
door handle, press the button.

Closing

Press and hold down the button on the driv­er's or front passenger's outer door handle.

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 trunk lid

General information

If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Ac­cess, locked doors will not be unlocked.

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi­cle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo
area.

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.

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Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating
the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement of
the trunk lid is clear during opening and
closing.

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Opening

Press the button on the exterior of the
trunk lid.

Malfunction

Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circum­stances:

– The battery of the vehicle key is dis-

charged. For replacing the battery, refer
to page 65.

– Interference of the radio connection

from transmission towers or other
equipment with high transmitting
power.

– Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.
Do not transport the vehicle key to-

gether with metal objects.

– Interference of the radio connection

from mobile phones or other electronic
devices in direct proximity to the vehi­cle key.

Do not carry the vehicle key in close
proximity to other electronic devices.

Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the
locking request recognition function on the
door handles.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and
lock the vehicle using the buttons of the ve­hicle key or use the integrated key, refer to
page 67.

Trunk lid

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi­cle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo
area.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and
country version, it is possible to specify
whether the trunk lid can be unlocked with
the vehicle key and how the vehicle doors
will respond to this. To perform settings, re­fer to page 73.

Safety information

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating
the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement of
the trunk lid is clear during opening and
closing.

Opening from the outside

– Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.

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

Press the button on the trunk lid.

– Press the button on the vehicle

key for approx. 1 second.

Depending on the setting, the doors may
also be unlocked. Unlocking using the
vehicle key, refer to page 64.

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The trunk lid is unlocked and can be swung
downward.

Opening from the inside

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

Closing

To close the trunk lid, swivel it upwards and
press it closed.

Trunk emergency unlocking

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk lid unlocks.

Driver profiles

Concept

In the driver profiles, individual settings for
several drivers can be stored and called up
again when required.

General information

There are three driver profiles with which
personal vehicle settings can be stored. Ev­ery vehicle key has been assigned one of
these driver profiles.

If the vehicle is unlocked using the vehicle
key, the assigned personal driver profile will
be activated. All settings stored in the
driver profile are automatically applied.

If several drivers use their own vehicle
keys, the vehicle will apply the personal set­tings as it is being unlocked. These settings
are also restored, if the vehicle has been
used in the meantime by a person with a
different vehicle key.

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

If another driver profile is selected via the
Central Information Display (CID), the set­tings stored in it will be applied automati­cally. The new driver profile is assigned to
the vehicle key that is currently in use.

There is an additional guest profile available
that is not assigned to any vehicle key: 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 detected vehicle key must be
clearly allocated to the driver.

This is the case when:

– The driver is only carrying his or her

own vehicle key.

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

the driver's door.

Settings

The settings, for instance for the following
systems and functions, are stored in the ac­tive profile. The scope of storable settings
depends on country and equipment.

– Unlocking and locking.
– Lights.
– Radio.
– Instrument cluster.
– Programmable memory buttons.

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– Volumes, sound.
– Control Display.
– Climate control.
– Navigation.
– PDC Park Distance Control.
– Rearview camera.
– Head-up Display.
– MINI Driving Modes.
– Intelligent Safety.

Profile management

Selecting a driver profile

Regardless of the vehicle key in use, a dif­ferent driver profile may be activated. This
allows you to call up personal vehicle set­tings, even if you did not unlock the vehicle
with your own vehicle key.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select driver profile.

4. "OK"

– All settings stored in the selected driver

profile are automatically applied.

– The called-up driver profile is assigned

to the vehicle key being used at the
time.

– If the driver profile is already assigned

to a different vehicle key, this driver
profile will apply to both vehicle keys.

Using a guest profile

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

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "Driver profiles"

3. "Drive off (guest)"

4. "OK"

The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is
not assigned to the vehicle key currently in
use.

Renaming a driver profile

A personal name can be assigned to the ac­tive driver profile to avoid confusion be­tween the driver profiles.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select driver profile.

The driver profile marked with this

icon can be renamed.

4. "Change driver profile name"

5. Enter profile name.

6. Select the icon.

Resetting a driver profile

The settings of the driver profile currently
in use are reset to their factory settings.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select driver profile.

The driver profile marked with this

icon can be reset.

4. "Reset driver profile"

5. "OK"

Exporting driver profiles

Most settings of the active driver profile
can be exported.

Exporting is helpful when storing and re­trieving personal settings, for instance be­fore delivering the vehicle to a workshop.

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The stored driver profiles can be taken into
another vehicle.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select driver profile.

The driver profile marked with this

icon can be exported.

4. "Export driver profile (USB)"

Select USB storage device as needed.

Importing driver profiles

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

The existing settings of the active driver
profile are overwritten with the settings of
the imported driver profile.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select the driver profile to overwrite.

The driver profile marked with this

icon can be overwritten.

4. "Import driver profile (USB)"

Select USB storage device as needed.

5. Select the driver profile to be imported.

System limits

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

– The passenger unlocks the vehicle with

his or her own vehicle key, but another
person is driving.

– The driver unlocks the vehicle via Com-

fort Access and has multiple vehicle
keys with him or her.

– The driver changes, but the vehicle is

not locked and unlocked.

– Multiple vehicle keys are located out-

side of the vehicle.

Settings

General information

Depending on the package and country ver­sion, various settings are available for the
vehicle key functions.

These settings are stored for the driver pro­file, refer to page 71, currently used.

Unlocking

Doors

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Displaying driver profiles during start

The driver profiles can be displayed at each
startup to select the desired profile.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "Driver profiles"

3. "Show driver profiles at startup"

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1. "My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

4. "Driver's door" or "All doors"

5. Select the desired setting:
– "Driver's door only"

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

– "All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

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Trunk lid

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

4.

The text next to the icon indicates the
current setting.

5. Select the desired setting:
– "Tailgate"

Only the trunk lid is unlocked.

– "Tailgate and door(s)"

The trunk lid and the doors are un­locked.

– "Tailgate opens after unlocking"

The vehicle must be unlocked before
the trunk lid can be used with the
vehicle key.

– "Button lock"

It is not possible to use the trunk lid
via the vehicle key.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and
country version, this setting may not be of­fered.

Automatic locking

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Automatic unlocking

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

4. "Unlock at end of trip"

After the engine is switched off by
pressing the Start/Stop button, the
locked vehicle is automatically un­locked.

Confirmation signals from the
vehicle

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

4. Deactivate or activate the desired con-

firmation signals.

– "Flash for lock/unlock"

Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,
locking by one.

– With alarm system:

"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of

the horn.

1. "My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

4. Select the desired setting:
– "Lock automatically"

The vehicle locks automatically after
a while if no door is opened after un­locking.

– "Lock after starting to drive"

The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.

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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 trunk lid.

– Movements in the vehicle interior.

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– Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance,

during attempts at stealing a wheel or

when towing the vehicle.

– Disconnected battery voltage.
– Improper use of the socket for Onboard

Diagnosis.

– Locking the vehicle while a device is

connected to the socket for the OBD On-

board-Diagnosis. For socket for the OBD

Onboard Diagnosis, refer to page 276.
The alarm system signals these changes vis-

ually and acoustically:

– Acoustic alarm:

Depending on local regulations, the

acoustic alarm may be suppressed.

– Visual alarm:

By flashing of the hazard warning sys-

tem and headlights, where required.
Do not modify the system to ensure func-

tion of the alarm system.

Overview

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 integrated key in the door lock.

Switching off the alarm, refer to page 76.

Opening the trunk lid with the
alarm system switched on

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

After the trunk lid 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 the button on the vehicle

key and hold for at least 3 sec­onds.

– Briefly press the button on the vehicle

key three times in succession.

Indicator light on the interior mirror.

Switching on/off

The alarm system is switched on or off as
soon as the vehicle is locked with the vehi­cle key or unlocked or locked via Comfort
Access.

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To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Signals of the indicator light

– The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.

– Indicator light flashes for approx.

10 seconds, then it flashes briefly every
2 seconds:

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

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

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– The indicator light goes out after un-

locking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.

– The indicator light flashes after unlock-

ing 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.

Interior motion sensor

The car's 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 can trigger an alarm, although no un­authorized action occurred.

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

– In automatic car washes.
– In duplex garages.
– During transport on trains carrying ve-

hicles, at sea or on a trailer.

– With animals in the vehicle.
– When the vehicle is locked after start of

fueling.

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior mo­tion sensor can be switched off in such sit­uations.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor

Press the button on the vehicle key
within 10 seconds as soon as the
vehicle is locked.

The indicator light lights up for approx.
2 seconds and then continues to flash.

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

Switching off the alarm

– Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
– Unlock the vehicle with the integrated

key and switch on the ignition using the
emergency detection of the vehicle key,
refer to page 66.

– With Comfort Access: if you have the

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

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 damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of
the windows is clear during opening and
closing.

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Overview

Power windows.

Power windows for all windows.

Opening

– Press the switch 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. Press-

ing the switch again stops the motion.

– Press the switch to the resistance

point.

All side windows open simultaneously

while the switch is being held.

– Press the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

All side windows automatically open si-

multaneously. Pressing the switch again

stops the motion.
Convenient opening with the vehicle key,

refer to page 63.

Closing

– Pull the switch to the resistance

point.
The window closes while the switch is

being held.

– Pull the switch beyond the resist-

ance 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.

Convenient closing with the vehicle key, re­fer to page 64.

Closing via Comfort Access, refer to
page 69.

Jam protection system

Concept

The jam protection prevents objects or body
parts becoming jammed between the door
frame and window while the front windows
are being closed.

General information

If resistance or a blockage is detected while
the front windows are being closed, the
closing action is interrupted.

Safety information

Warning

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

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Closing without the jam protection
system

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

1. Pull the switch past the resistance

point and hold it there.
The window closes with limited jam pro-

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

2. Pull the switch past the resistance

point again within approx. 4 seconds
and hold it there.

The window closes without jam protec­tion.

Malfunction

General information

In certain situations a window can only be
operated 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 protection 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.

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 damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of
the windows is clear during opening and
closing.

1. Open the affected window completely.

2. Pull the switch to the resistance

point and hold.
The window closes.

3. Continue holding the switch pulled

to the resistance point.
The window opens and closes once or

twice after approx. 15 seconds, depend­ing on the vehicle's equipment.

4. Release switch.

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Convertible top with
integrated sliding sun roof

Overview

Convertible top, sliding sun roof switch

Sliding sun roof

General information

Before closing the sliding sun roof, remove
any foreign objects from the windshield
frame; otherwise, 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 movement stops.

Follow the following information:

– While the convertible top is moving, it

is not possible to open the trunk lid.

– If possible, close the convertible top

when the vehicle is parked. A closed
convertible top protects it from weather­related damage 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, negative pressure pro-

duced in the vehicle interior causes the
convertible top to begin to flutter. In­crease the air flow via the ventilation to
prevent negative pressure in the vehi­cle.

– It is not possible to start the engine and

operate 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 81,
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, re-

move any foreign objects from the wind­shield frame; otherwise, closing may be
prevented.

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Safety information

NOTICE

Incorrect operation can damage the
convertible top and other parts of the vehi­cle.

There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. During op­eration, heed the following points:

– Keep the area of movement of the

convertible top clear because the
convertible top swivels out and up­ward. Maximum area of movement:

78.8 inches/2 meters.

– Fully close the trunk lid.
– 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 the convertible top on

uneven sections of road.

– Always open or close the convertible

top completely. The convertible top is
only locked in its end positions.

– Make sure that no objects are on the

cargo cover when opening the
convertible top.

Warning

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

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 stops in its current posi­tion. There is a danger of accidents and
property damage. When operating the
convertible top while driving, observe traf­fic attentively and, if necessary, reduce
speed. Do not operate while backing up or
in windy weather.

The convertible top is not suitable for the
mounting of roof carrier systems. The roof
carrier could come loose. There is a risk of
accident. Do not attach any roof carrier
systems to the convertible top.

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

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

– The cargo area partition, refer to

– The trunk lid is closed.

Warning

Warning

Warning

be switched on.

page 81, is stored and latched in the
bottom position.

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– The outside temperature is above

14 ℉/-10 ℃.

– The voltage of the vehicle electrical sys-

tem is sufficient.

– The convertible top drive is not over-

heating.

– Vehicle speed is below

18 mph/30 km/h.

– The windows can be lowered.

If one of these requirements 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 pushed. After the
convertible top is completely open, the
switch can be held or pressed again briefly
in order to raise the windows.

quence can be continued in the desired di­rection using the switch.

Operate switch again until the convertible
operation is terminated.

Operation from the outside

When equipped with Comfort Access the
convertible top can also be operated from
outside.

– Convenient opening, refer to page 63,

with the vehicle key.

– Convenient closing, refer to page 64,

with the vehicle key.

– Closing via Comfort Access, refer to

page 68.

Cargo area partition

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

Expanding the cargo area volume, refer to
page 228.

Wind deflector

Closing

Push the switch forward and

hold. The windows are low-

ered, the convertible top is

closed and the windows are

raised again while the switch

is being held.

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 procedure has finished.

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Concept

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

Safety information

NOTICE

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

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Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating
the wind deflector. There is a risk of in­jury. 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 de­flector can be thrown into the car's inte­rior or endanger other traffic participants,
for instance in case of an accident, braking
or evasive maneuver. The objects can dam­age the wind deflector. There is a risk of
injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not place any objects on the installed wind
deflector.

Warning

Operating the wind deflector while driving
can distract from the surrounding traffic.
There is a risk of accident. Operate the
wind deflector only when the vehicle is
stationary.

2. Open the rear side window, if necessary.

3. To release the lock, fold the handle up

Installing

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
position prior to installation and removal.

1. Take the wind deflector out of the pro-

tective jacket.

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

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

and hold it.

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4. Press the wind deflector inwardly and

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

Release the handle.

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Press the wind deflector downward,
while inserting the pins in the corre­sponding fixing 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
deflector and fold it up, arrow 2.

Removing

1. Fold the handle up to unlock it.

2. Proceed in reverse order to remove the

wind deflector.

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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions 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 systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.

Sitting safely

An ideal seat 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 seat
position plays an important role. Follow the
information in the following chapters:

– Seats, refer to page 84.
– Safety belts, refer to page 87.
– Head restraints, refer to page 89.
– Airbags, refer to page 152.

Warning

With a backrest inclined too far to the
rear, the efficacy of the safety belt can no
longer be ensured. There is a risk of slid­ing under the safety belt in an accident.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Adjust the seat prior to starting the trip.
Adjust the backrest so that it is in the
most upright position 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 damage to property. Make sure that the
area of movement of the seat is clear prior
to any adjustment.

Adjusting seats

Overview

Front seats

Safety information

Warning

Seat setting while driving can lead to un­expected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of ac­cident. 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

Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS

Forward/backward

Warning

Unexpected movements of the seat while
driving may occur if the seat is unlocked.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a
risk of accident. After adjusting, move the
seat forward or back slightly, making sure
the seat engages properly.

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

Height

Backrest tilt

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

Lumbar support

The curvature of the seat backrest can be
adjusted in a way that it supports the lum­bar region of the spine. The lower back and
the spine are supported for upright posture.

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

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

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Thigh support

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 damage to property. Make sure that the
area of movement of the seat is clear prior
to any adjustment.

Warning

Unexpected movements of the seat while
driving may occur if the seat is unlocked.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a
risk of accident. After adjusting, move the
seat forward or back slightly, making sure
the seat engages properly.

gages correctly by slightly moving forward
and back.

Fold the seat backrest forward

1. Pull lever up to the stop.

2. Fold the seat backrest forward.

3. Push the seat forward.

Original position

The driver's seat features a mechanical
memory function for forward/back and
backrest adjustment.

1. Push the seat back into the original po-

sition.

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
engages in the current position. In this
case, manually adjust longitudinal direction,
refer to page 85.

Warning

Unexpected movements of the rear seat
backrest while driving may occur if the
rear seat backrest is unlocked. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of in­jury. Fold back and lock the backrests be­fore driving. Make sure the backrest en-

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Front seat heating

Overview

Seat heating

Switching on

Press the button once for each tem­perature level.

The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.

If the trip is continued within approx.
15 minutes after a stop, seat heating is
switched on automatically with the temper­ature selected last.

When GREEN Mode is activated, refer to
page 235, the heating output is reduced.

Switching off

Press and hold the button until the
LEDs go out.

Although airbags enhance safety by provid­ing added protection, they do not replace
safety belts.

All belt fastening points are designed to
achieve the best possible protective effect
of the safety belts with proper use of the
safety belts and correct seat setting. Follow
notes on sitting safely, refer to page 84.

Safety information

Warning

Use of a safety belt to buckle more than
one person will potentially defeat the abil­ity of the safety belt to serve its protective
function. 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 efficacy of safety gear, including
safety belts, can be limited or lost when
safety belts are fastened incorrectly. An
incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause
additional injuries, for instance in the
event of an accident, braking or evasive
maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Make sure that all occu­pants are wearing safety belts correctly.

Safety belts

General information

The vehicle is fitted with four safety belts
to ensure occupant safety. However, they
can only unfold their protective effect when
adjusted correctly.

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

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Warning

The efficacy of safety gear, including
safety belts, may not be fully functional or
fail in the following situations:

– The safety belts or safety belt buckles

are damaged, soiled, or changed in
any other way.

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– Belt tensioners or belt retractors

were modified.

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

Correct use of safety belts

– Wear the safety belt twist-free and tight

to your body 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 safety belt

1. Guide the safety belt slowly over

shoulder and hip to put it on.

2. Insert the tongue plate into the safety

belt buckle. The safety belt buckle must

engage audibly.

Unbuckling the safety belt

1. 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.

Belt loop

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

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

Display in the instrument cluster

The indicator light lights up and a
signal sounds. Make sure that the

safety belts are positioned correctly.
The safety belt reminder can also be acti­vated if objects are placed on the front pas­senger seat.

Safety belt reminder for rear seats

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General information

The safety belt reminder is automatically
activated each time the engine starts.

The safety belt reminder is also activated
when a passenger unbuckles a rear seat
safety belt during the trip.

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Display in the instrument cluster

The indicator light in the instrument cluster
illuminates after the engine is started.

Icon Description

Green: the safety belt is buckled
on the corresponding rear seat.

Red: the safety belt is not buckled
on the corresponding rear seat.

Front head restraints

Safety information

Warning

Removal or incorrect adjustment of head
restraints can cause injuries in the head
and neck area. There is a risk of injury.

– Before driving, install the removed

head restraints on the occupied seats.

– Adjust the head restraint so its center

supports the back of the head at as
close to eye level as possible.

– Adjust the distance so that the head

restraint is as close as possible to the
back of the head. Adjust the distance
via the backrest tilt as needed.

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.

– Do not use seat or head restraint cov-

ers.

– Do not hang objects, for instance

clothes hangers, directly on the head
restraint.

– Only use accessories that have been

determined to be safe for attachment
to a head restraint.

– Do not use any accessories, for in-

stance pillows, while driving.

Adjusting the height: John Cooper
Works sport seat

The height of the head restraints cannot be
set.

Adjusting the height

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

push the head restraint down.

– To raise: push the head restraint up.

After setting the height, make sure that the
head restraint engages correctly.

Removing: John Cooper Works
sport seat

The head restraints cannot be removed.

Warning

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

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Removing

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

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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.

1. If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest

forward.

2. Pull head restraint up as far as possible.

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

head restraint out completely.

Installing

Proceed in the reverse order to install the
head restraint.

Rear head restraints

Safety information

Warning

Removal or incorrect adjustment of head
restraints can cause injuries in the head
and neck area. There is a risk of injury.

– Before driving, install the removed

head restraints on the occupied seats.

– Adjust the head restraint so its center

supports the back of the head at as
close to eye level as possible.

– Adjust the distance so that the head

restraint is as close as possible to the
back of the head. Adjust the distance
via the backrest tilt as needed.

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 cov-

ers.

– Do not hang objects, for instance

clothes hangers, directly on the head
restraint.

– Only use accessories that have been

determined to be safe for attachment
to a head restraint.

– Do not use any accessories, for in-

stance pillows, while driving.

Adjusting the height

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

push the head restraint down.

– To raise: push the head restraint up.

After setting the height, make sure that the
head restraint engages correctly.

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Removing

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

1. Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer

to page 227, in question.

2. Pull head restraint up against the resist-

ance.

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

head restraint out completely.

Installing

Proceed in the reverse order to install the
head restraint.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

General information

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

Safety information

the traffic behind by looking over your
shoulder.

Overview

1 Adjusting
2 Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Mon-

itor

3 Folding in and out

Selecting a mirror

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

Adjusting electrically

Press the button.
The mirror movement follows the

button movement.

Malfunction

In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust
the mirror by pressing the edges of the mir­ror glass.

Warning

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. The distance to the traf­fic behind could be incorrectly estimated,
for instance while changing lanes. There is
a risk of accident. Estimate the distance to

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Automatic heating

Both exterior mirrors are automatically
heated as needed and when the ignition is
switched on.

Automatic dimming feature

The exterior mirror on the driver's side is
automatically dimmed. Photocells in the

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car's interior mirror, refer to page 92, are
used to control this.

Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior
mirror

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 instance.

Activating

1. slide the switch to the driver's

side mirror position.

2. Engage selector lever position R.

Deactivating

Slide the switch to the passenger's side mir­ror position.

Interior mirror, manually dimmable

Turn button

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

Interior mirror, automatic dimming
feature

Overview

Flip lever

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

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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 inte-

rior mirror and the windshield.

Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS

Steering wheel

Safety information

Warning

Steering wheel adjustments while driving
can lead to unexpected steering wheel
movements. Vehicle control could be lost.
There is a risk of accident. Adjustng the
steering wheel while the vehicle is sta­tionary only.

Adjusting

1. Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the prefer-

red height and angle to suit your seat
position.

3. Fold the lever back up.

Heated steering wheel

Switching on/off

Press the button.

– On: the LED lights up.
– Off: the LED goes out.

If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 mi­nutes after an intermediate stop, the heated
steering wheel switches on automatically if
the function was switched on at the end of
the last trip.

Heated steering wheel

Overview

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Transporting children safely

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions 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 systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.

The right place for children

Safety information

Warning

Unattended children or animals in the ve­hicle can cause the vehicle to move and
endanger themselves and traffic, for in­stance due to the following actions:

– 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 vehicle. Take the vehicle key with
you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

Warning

A heated vehicle may result in death to
persons, especially children, or animals.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Do not leave persons, especially children,
or animals unattended in the vehicle.

Warning

Exposure to intense sunlight can cause
child restraint systems and their compo­nents to become very hot. Persons may
sustain burn injuries when touching the
hot components. There is a risk of injury.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight or cover where necessary.
If necessary, let the child restraint system
cool down before transporting a child. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehi­cle.

Transport children in the rear seat

General information

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

Children younger than 13 years of age or
shorter than 5 ft/150 cm should be trans­ported in the rear seat in suitable child re­straint systems designed for the age, weight
and size of the child. Children 13 years of
age or older must wear a safety belt as soon
as a suitable child restraint system can no
longer be used due to their age, weight, or
size.

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Transporting children safely CONTROLS

Safety information

Warning

The safety belt cannot be fastened cor­rectly on children shorter than 5 ft,
150 cm without suitable additional child
restraint systems. The efficacy of safety
gear, including safety belts, can be limited
or lost when safety belts are fastened in­correctly. An incorrectly fastened safety
belt can cause additional injuries, for in­stance in the event of an accident, braking
or evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of in­juries or danger to life. Secure children
shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm using suitable
child restraint systems.

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. For automatic de­activation of front-seat passenger airbags,
refer to page 154.

Safety information

Warning

The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect
seat setting 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 or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head
restraints or remove them.

Installing child restraint 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 facilitate the installation of a
back-facing child restraint system in the
rear:

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

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 injury. Make sure that the front­seat passenger airbags are deactivated and
that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica­tor light lights up.

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Safety information

Warning

The protective effect of child restraint sys­tems and their fastening systems which
have been damaged or exposed to an acci­dent can be limited or lost. A child cannot
be properly restrained in the event of an
accident, braking or evasive maneuvers.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

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Do not use child restraint systems which
have been damaged or exposed to an acci­dent.

If a child restraint system and its fasten­ing system has been damaged or exposed
to an accident, have these systems
checked and replaced by the dealer's serv­ice center or another qualified service cen­ter or repair shop.

Warning

The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect
seat setting 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 or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head
restraints or remove them.

that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica­tor light lights up.

Before 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
automatically, refer to page 154.

Seat position and height

After 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
located in front of the belt guide of the child
seat, move the front passenger seat care­fully forward until the best possible belt
guide position is reached.

Child seat security

On the rear seats

In order to facilitate the installation of a
back-facing child restraint system:

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

On the front passenger seat

Deactivating airbags

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 injury. Make sure that the front­seat passenger airbags are deactivated and

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

Locking the safety belt

1. Pull out the belt strap completely.

2. Secure the child restraint system with

the safety belt.

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3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and

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

Unlocking the safety belt

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 in­formation from the child restraint system
manufacturer when installing and using
LATCH child restraint fixing systems.

Mounts for the lower LATCH
anchors

General information

The lower anchors may be used to attach
the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a com­bined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/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 is limited. There is a risk of
injuries or danger to life. Make sure that
the lower anchors are securely engaged

and that the LATCH child restraint fixing
system fits securely against the backrest.

Warning

The attachment points for child restraint
systems in the vehicle are intended for at­taching child restraint systems only.
When other objects are mounted, the an­chors can be damaged. There is a risk of
injury or risk of damage to property. At­tach only child restraint systems at the
corresponding attachment points.

Position

Icon Meaning

The corresponding icon
shows the mounts for the
lower LATCH anchors.

Seats equipped with lower
anchors are marked with a
pair, (2), of LATCH symbols.

Before installing LATCH child
restraint fixing systems

Pull the safety belt away from the area of
the child restraint system.

Assembly of LATCH child restraint
fixing systems

1. Install child restraint system, see manu-

facturer's information.

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are

properly engaged.

Upper LATCH retaining strap

For Canadian customers only.
The following statement is required by

Transport Canada:

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This vehicle is not equipped with user­ready tether anchorages. As such neither a
child restraint system, nor a booster cush­ion, requiring the use of a tether strap can
be properly secured in the vehicle.

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Driving

Driving CONTROLS

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions 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 systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.

Start/Stop button

Concept

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

Steptronic transmission: the

engine starts in selector lever
position 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 button is pressed.

Ignition on

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop
button without stepping on the clutch
pedal.

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

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator/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 electrical consumers.

Ignition off

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop
button 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 electrical consumers.

Safety measures

The ignition is switched off automatically in
the following situations while the vehicle is
stationary and the engine is off:

– When locking the vehicle, even if the

low beams are switched on.

– 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 switched
off.

– When opening or closing the driver

door, if the driver's safety belt is un­buckled and the low beams are switched
off.

– While the driver's safety belt is unbuck-

led 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.

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– The low beams switch to parking lights

after some minutes of no use.

Steptronic transmission: when switching off
the ignition, the selector lever position P is
engaged automatically if the selector lever
position R, D or M/S is engaged.

Radio-ready state

General information

In the radio-ready state, certain electrical
consumers remain ready for operation.

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 radio-ready state when the door is
opened if the lights are switched off or the
daytime running lights are switched on.

Radio-ready state remains active if, for in­stance 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 auto­matically in the following situations:

– If the driver's or front passenger door is

opened when exiting the vehicle, with
the engine switched off manually.

– If the ignition is switched off manually

with the Start/Stop button.

– 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 ventila­tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases
can enter into the vehicle. The exhaust
gases contain pollutants which are color­less and odorless. In enclosed areas, ex­haust gases can also accumulate outside of
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep
the exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient
ventilation.

Warning

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

In order to ensure that the vehicle is se­cured against rolling away, follow 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, for in­stance with a wheel chock.

NOTICE

Repeated attempts to start the vehicle or
repeated starting of the vehicle in rapid
succession can cause the starter to over­heat. This also results in unburned or inad-

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