MINI John Cooper Works Coupé, Cooper S Coupé, Cooper Coupé, John Cooper Works Roadster User Manual

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COOPER

COOPER S

JOHN COOPER

WORKS

Owner's Manual for Vehicle

Thank you for choosing a MINI.

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

Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. 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 en‐ hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your MINI.

Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐ chures in the onboard literature.

Set off now and have fun with your MINI.

The MINI Team of BMW AG

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Contents

The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 214.

6 Notes

At a glance

12 Cockpit

Controls

20 Opening and closing 44 Adjusting 50 Transporting children safely 55 Driving 65 Displays 74 Lamps 80 Safety 89 Driving stability control systems 93 Driving comfort 96 Climate 102 Interior equipment 106 Storage compartments

Driving tips

112 Things to remember when driving 116 Loading 119 Saving fuel

Mobility

150 Refueling 152 Fuel 154 Wheels and tires 168 Engine compartment 170 Engine oil 172 Coolant 173 Maintenance 175 Replacing components 186 Breakdown assistance 191 Care 196 Indicator/warning lamps

Reference

210 Technical data 214 Everything from A to Z

Entertainment

124 Radio MINI Boost CD

Communication

138 Telephone

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Using this Owner's Manual

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

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

Additional sources of information

Should you have any questions, your service center will be glad to advise you at any time.

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

Symbols

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

◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐ tion.

"..." Identifies radio display texts used to select individual functions.

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

and special equipment offered in the model series. Therefore, this Owner's Manual also de‐ scribes and depicts equipment that may not be contained in your vehicle because of the se‐ lected special equipment or country version, for example.

This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.

For options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the Sup‐ plementary Owner's Manuals.

On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐ tions.

Status of this Owner's Manual at time of print‐ ing

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

Symbols on vehicle components

Indicates that you should consult the rele‐ vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor‐ mation on a particular part or assembly.

Vehicle equipment

The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayeri‐ sche Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG.

This Owner's Manual describes all models, all series equipment, as well as country-specific

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For your own safety

Warranty

Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration require‐ ments applying in the country of first delivery — homologation. If your vehicle is to be oper‐ ated in a different country it might be neces‐ sary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differ‐ ing operating conditions and permit requirements. If your vehicle does not comply with the homologation requirements in a cer‐

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tain country you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there. Further information can be obtained from your Service Centre.

Maintenance and repairs

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

Therefore, have this work performed only by a MINI service center or a workshop that works according to MINI repair procedures with ap‐ propriately trained personnel.

If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.

Parts and accessories

For your own safety, use genuine parts and ac‐ cessories approved by the manufacturer of the MINI. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by the manufacturer of the MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simultaneously ac‐ quire the assurance that they have been thor‐ oughly tested by the manufacturer of the MINI to ensure optimum performance when instal‐ led on your vehicle. The manufacturer of the MINI warrants these parts to be free from de‐ fects in material and workmanship. The manu‐ facturer of the MINI will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by the manufac‐ turer of the MINI. The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every product made by other man‐ ufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other products approved by the manufacturer of the MINI, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all MINI Dealers. Installation and operation of non-MINI approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detec‐ tors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of

any mobile phone from within the vehicle with‐ out using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or similar accesso‐ ries, may cause extensive damage to the vehi‐ cle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI Dealer for additional information. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.

California Proposition 65 Warning

California laws require us to state the following warning:

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

Service and warranty

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

▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.

▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty.

▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.

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▷ California Emission Control System Limited

Warranty.

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

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

Maintenance

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

Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ ures:

▷ MINI Maintenance system

▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet

for US models

▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for

Canadian models

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

Data memory

Numerous electronic components in your vehi‐ cle contain data memories that store technical information on the vehicle condition, events

and faults, either temporarily or permanently. This technical information generally documents the state of a component, a module, a system or the environment.

▷ Operating conditions of system compo‐

nents, such as filling levels.

▷ Status messages from the vehicle and its in‐

dividual components, such as wheel rpm/ speed, motion delay, transverse accelera‐ tion.

▷ Malfunctions and defects in important sys‐

tem components, such as lights and brakes.

▷ Vehicle responses to special driving situa‐

tions, such as airbag deployment, use of the stability control systems.

▷ Ambient conditions, such as the tempera‐

ture.

These data are of a technical nature only and are used to detect and eliminate faults and to optimize vehicle functions. Travel profiles of routes driven with the vehicle cannot be cre‐ ated from these data. If services are used, for instance in the event of repairs, service proc‐ esses, warranty cases, quality assurance, etc., this technical information can be read out from the event and fault data memories by service personnel, including the manufacturer, using special diagnosis tools. This service personnel can provide you with more information if needed. After troubleshooting, the information in the fault memory is cleared or overwritten continuously.

Situations are conceivable during the use of the vehicle in which these technical data could be‐ come associated with a specific person in com‐ bination with other information, such as an ac‐ cident report, damage to the vehicle, witness accounts, etc., possibly with the involvement of an authorized expert.

Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer, such as vehicle lo‐ calization in the event of an emergency, permit the transfer of certain vehicle data out of the vehicle.

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Event Data Recorder EDR

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

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

▷ How various systems in your vehicle were

operating.

▷ Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were fastened.

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

the accelerator and/or brake pedal.

▷ How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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

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

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

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

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 BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.

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

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

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

For Canadian customers

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

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At a glance

Controls

Driving tips

Entertainment

Communication

Mobility

Reference

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At a glance

Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also

describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems.

All around the steering wheel

1 Setting the exterior mirror, folding it in and

out 48

2 Parking lamps 74

Low beams 74

Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 74

Adaptive Light Control 76

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Roadside parking lamps 75

Computer 66

3 MINI Roadster, MINI Convertible: Always

Open Timer 67

4 Tachometer 66

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Instrument lighting 77

Trip odometer 65

5 Windshield wipers 59

6 Start/stop the engine and switch

the ignition on/off 55

7 Ignition lock 55

8 Steering wheel buttons, right

Resuming cruise control 94

Storing the speed and accelerat‐ ing or slowing down 94

Activating/deactivating cruise control 93

Steering wheel buttons, left

Volume

Telephone 138

Change the radio station

Select a music track

Scroll through the redial list

9 Horn, the entire surface

10 Adjust the steering wheel 49

11 Releasing the hood 169

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Displays

Cockpit

1 Tachometer 66

with indicator and warning lamps 15

2 Display for

▷ Current speed 65

▷ Indicator/warning lamps 15

3 Resetting the trip odometer 65

4 Display for

▷ Automatic transmission position 62

▷ Computer 66

▷ Service requirements 70

▷ Odometer and trip odometer 65

▷ Flat Tire Monitor 83

▷ Tire Pressure Monitor 83

▷ Settings and information 68

▷ Personal Profile settings 21

5 Instrument lighting 77

6 Speedometer with indicator and warning

lamps 15

7 Fuel gauge 66

8 Radio display

9 RadioRadio MINI Boost CD 124

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Cockpit

At a glance

Indicator/warning lamps

The concept

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

What to do in case of a malfunction

A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, refer to page 196.

The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors in display area 1 or 2.

All around the center console

1 Hazard warning system

2 Speedometer with

Radio MINI Boost CD 124

3 CD drive

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4 Air conditioning, automatic climate con‐

trol 96

5 Buttons on the center console

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Cockpit

Seat heating 46

Power windows 31

Rear fog lamp 77

All around the head‐ liner

1 Indicator/warning lamps for the front pas‐

senger airbags 82

2 Switch panel

Reading lamps 78

MINI Convertible: central power window switch 32

Front fog lamps 77

Central locking, inside 25

All around the shift/ selector lever

1 AUX-IN port/USB audio interface 132

2 Buttons in the center console

Sport button 91

MINI Roadster: interior lamps/ reading lamps 78

Ambient lighting color 78

MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: ex‐ tending and retracting the spoiler manually 91

MINI Convertible: opening and closing the sliding sunroof or convertible top 33

MINI Roadster: opening and clos‐ ing the convertible top 40

Interior lamps 78

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Driving stability control sys‐ tems 89

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At a glance

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At a glance

Controls

Driving tips

Entertainment

Communication

Mobility

Reference

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Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems.

Remote control/key

Buttons on the remote control

1 Opening tailgate

2 Unlocking

3 Locking

General information

Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Use each remote control at least twice a year for longer road trips in order to maintain the batteries' charge status. In vehicles equip‐ ped with Comfort Access, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 30.

The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐

mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Per‐ sonal Profile, refer to page 21.

In addition, information about service require‐ ments is stored in the remote control, Service data in the remote control, refer to page 173.

Integrated key

Press button 1 to unlock the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

▷ Driver's door, refer to page 25.

▷ MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: glove

compartment, refer to page 106.

▷ MINI Convertible: lock of rear seat backrest,

refer to page 104.

▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: through-load‐

ing opening, refer to page 105.

New remote controls

You can obtain new remote controls from your service center.

Loss of the remote controls

Lost remote controls can be blocked by your service center.

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Personal Profile

The concept

You can set several of your vehicle's functions to suit your personal needs and preferences.

▷ Through Personal Profile, most of these set‐

tings are stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

▷ While the vehicle is being unlocked, the re‐

mote control is recognized and the settings stored with it are called up and imple‐ mented.

▷ Your personal settings will be recognized

and called up again even if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by someone else with another remote control.

▷ The individual settings are stored for no

more than three remote controls.

Personal Profile settings

The following functions and settings can be stored in a profile.

More information on the settings can be found under:

▷ Response of the central locking system

when the car is being unlocked, refer to page 22.

▷ Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to

page 26.

▷ Triple turn signal activation, refer to

page 58.

▷ Settings for the displays in the speedometer

and tachometer:

▷ 12h/24h clock format, refer to

page 69.

▷ Date format, refer to page 69.

▷ Units of measure for fuel consumption,

distance covered/remaining distances, and temperature, refer to page 69.

▷ Light settings:

▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer

to page 76.

▷ Daytime running lights, refer to

page 75.

▷ Automatic climate control, refer to

page 98: AUTO program, activating/deac‐ tivating the cooling function, setting the temperature, air volume, and air distribu‐ tion.

▷ Entertainment:

▷ Last entertainment source.

▷ Radio MINI Boost CD:

Tone settings, refer to page 126.

Volume, refer to page 126.

Central locking system

The concept

The central locking system becomes active when the driver's door is closed.

The system simultaneously engages and re‐ leases the locks on the following:

▷ Doors.

▷ Tailgate.

▷ Fuel filler flap.

Operating from the outside

▷ Via the remote control.

▷ Via the door lock.

▷ In cars with Comfort Access, via the door

handles on the driver's and front passenger sides.

The following takes place simultaneously when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote control:

▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

anti-theft protection is switched on and off as well. The anti-theft protection makes it impossible to unlock the doors using the lock buttons or door handles.

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▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and

ambient lighting are switched on and off.

▷ The alarm system is armed or disarmed, re‐

fer to page 31.

Operating from the inside

Via the button for the central locking system, refer to page 25.

In an accident of the necessary severity, the central locking system unlocks automatically.

The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from the outside

Using the remote control

General information

Take the remote control with you

People or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐ side. Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside.◀

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

4. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol and "SET" are displayed.

Unlocking

Press the button. The vehicle is un‐

locked.

The welcome lamps and interior lamps are switched on.

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.

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5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

6. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol shown is displayed, arrow.

7. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

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8. Press the button to select:

▷

Pressing the button once un‐ locks only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap. Pressing twice unlocks the entire vehicle.

▷

Pressing the button once un‐ locks the entire vehicle.

9. Press and hold the button until the display

changes. The setting is stored for the re‐ mote control currently in use.

Convenient opening

Press and hold the button on the re‐

mote control.

The power windows are opened. In the MINI Convertible, the sliding sunroof is opened as well.

To open the convertible top and the rear win‐ dows in the MINI Convertible: release the but‐ ton and then press and hold it again until the convertible top is fully open. The side windows remain open.

MINI Convertible with Comfort Access:

Monitor the closing process

Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand from the door handle immediately stops the closing process.◀

MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster:

Convenient closing with the remote control is not possible.

Locking

Press the button.

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐ edge.◀

Setting the confirmation signals

Have unlocking or locking of the vehicle con‐ firmed.

Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

Hold the button down.

When you are close to the vehicle, the side win‐ dows move up after the convertible top is opened.

Convenient closing

MINI Convertible:

The convertible top, sliding sunroof, and win‐ dows can be closed using the remote control for Comfort Access when you are close to the vehicle.

Hold the button down.

The convertible top and windows are closed.

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3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

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4. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol and "SET" are displayed.

5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

6. Press the button to select, arrow:

▷ Confirmation signal during unlock‐

ing

▷ Confirmation signal during locking

7. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

8. Press the button to select:

▷

The hazard warning system flashes dur‐ ing unlocking/locking.

▷

An acoustic signal sounds during un‐ locking/locking.

▷

The hazard warning system lights up and an acoustic signal sounds during unlocking/locking.

▷

The function is deactivated.

9. Press and hold the button until the display

changes. The setting is stored.

Switching on the interior lamps

When the vehicle is locked:

Press the button.

You can also use this function to locate your ve‐ hicle in parking garages, etc.

Unlocking the tailgate

Press the button for approx. 1 second

and then release it.

The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens. Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐ fore opening.

Malfunctions

The function of the remote control may be im‐ paired by local radio waves. If this occurs, un‐ lock and lock the vehicle at the door lock with the integrated key.

If it should become impossible to lock the vehi‐ cle with a remote control, the battery in the re‐ mote control is discharged. Use this remote control on an extended trip to recharge the battery, refer to page 20.

For US owners only

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

FCC ID:

LX8766S

LX8766E

LX8CAS

Compliance statement:

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

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▷ This device may not cause harmful interfer‐

ence, and

▷ this device must accept any interference re‐

ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Using the door lock

Sets how the vehicle is to be unlocked, refer to page 22.

In some vehicle equipment versions, only the driver's door can be unlocked and locked via the door lock.

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐ edge.◀

Locking the doors and tailgate at once

To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tail‐ gate at once:

With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐

ing the button for the central locking sys‐ tem in the interior, refer to page 25.

2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐

senger door, refer to page 26.

3. To lock the vehicle:

▷ Lock the driver's door using the

integrated key in the door lock, or

▷ Press down the lock button of the front

passenger door and close the door from the outside.

Convenient opening and closing

In vehicles with an alarm system or Comfort Ac‐ cess, the windows can be operated via the door lock.

MINI Convertible: sliding sunroof and convertible top operation in addition.

Opening/closing

Turn the key to the unlock or lock position and hold it there.

In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top is closed, followed by the sliding sunroof and side windows.

Keep the closing area clear

Watch during the opening and closing process to be sure that no one becomes trap‐ ped. Releasing the key stops the motion.◀

Manual operation

If an electrical malfunction occurs, the driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turning the integrated key to the end positions of the door lock.

Opening and closing: from the inside

The switch can be used to lock or unlock the doors and tailgate when the doors are closed,

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but they are not theft-protected. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Unlocking and opening doors

▷ Using the switch for the central locking sys‐

tem, unlock all of the doors at once and then pull the door opener above the arm‐ rest, or

▷ Pull the door handle on each door twice:

the door is unlocked the first time and opened the second time.

Locking

▷ Press the switch or

▷ Push down the lock button of a door. To

avoid locking yourself out by accident, the driver's door cannot be locked at the lock button while the door is open.

Automatic locking

In addition, it is possible to set the situations in which the vehicle locks. The setting is stored for the remote control in use.

Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

4. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol and "SET" are displayed.

5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

6. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol shown is displayed, arrow.

7. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

8. Press the button to select:

▷

The central locking system locks auto‐ matically after some time if no door is opened.

▷

The vehicle locks automatically after you drive away.

▷

The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if a door is not opened or after you drive away.

▷

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The central locking system remains un‐ locked.

9. Press and hold the button until the display

changes. The setting is stored.

Tailgate

Opening

The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐ fore opening.

Provide edge protection

Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heating wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐ tion.◀

In some market-specific versions, the tailgate can only be unlocked using the remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first.

MINI Convertible

The open tailgate can be loaded with a maxi‐ mum weight of 175 lbs/80 kg.

Manual release

In the event of an electrical malfunction, the tailgate can be unlocked manually.

MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster:

Press and hold the button of the re‐ mote control or the button in the handle, ar‐ row. The tailgate is unlocked and can be opened.

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Pull the handle. The tailgate is unlocked.

MINI Convertible:

Using the integrated key, unlock the lock of

the rear seat backrests 1.

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2. Press button 2 and fold the rear seat back‐

rest forward while guiding the safety belt.

3. Pull the handle, see arrow. The tailgate is

unlocked.

MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: emergency unlocking

Pull the handle in the cargo area. The tailgate is unlocked.

MINI Coupe

Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐ gate.

MINI Roadster

Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐ gate.

Closing

Keep the closing area clear

Make sure that the closing area of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage may result.◀

Take the remote control with you

Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle and do not place it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control may be locked into the vehicle when the tail‐ gate is closed.◀

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Comfort Access

The concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control. All you need to do is to have the remote control with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically de‐ tects the remote control when it is nearby or in the passenger compartment.

Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions:

▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

▷ Unlocking of the tailgate separately.

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▷ Starting the engine.

▷ MINI Convertible: Convenient closing and

convertible top operation with the remote control for Comfort Access.

▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: closing the side

windows.

Functional requirements

▷ There are no external sources of interfer‐

ence in the vicinity.

▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control

must be located outside of the vehicle.

▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

▷ The engine can only be started if the re‐

mote control is inside the vehicle.

▷ The doors and tailgate must be closed to

operate the windows.

Comparison with ordinary remote control

The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons or via Comfort Access.

Notes on opening and closing, refer to page 20.

If you notice a brief delay while opening or closing the windows or convertible top, the sys‐ tem is checking whether a remote control is in‐ side the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing procedure, if necessary.

Unlocking

Depending on the setting, either only the driv‐ er's door or the entire vehicle is unlocked, refer to page 22.

Pressing the button again locks the entire vehi‐ cle again.

Convenient opening with the remote control, refer to page 23.

Locking

Press button 1.

MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: windows and convertible top operation

In the radio ready state and beyond, the win‐ dows and the electrical convertible top can be opened and closed when a remote control is lo‐ cated inside the vehicle.

Unlocking the tailgate separately

Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.

This corresponds to pressing the following but‐

ton on the remote control:

If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo area is detected in the locked vehicle after the tailgate is closed, the tailgate opens again slightly. The hazard warning system flashes and an acoustic signal sounds.

Power windows

When the engine is switched off, the windows can be operated as long as neither the doors nor the tailgate are opened.

When the door and tailgate are closed again and the remote control is detected inside the vehicle, the windows can be operated again.

Insert the remote control into the ignition lock to be able to operate the windows while the engine is switched off and the doors are open.

Press button 1.

Switching on the radio ready state

Press the Start/Stop button to switch on the radio ready state, refer to page 55.

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Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other‐ wise, the engine will start.

Starting the engine

The engine can be started or the ignition can be switched on, refer to page 55, when a re‐ mote control is inside the vehicle. It is not nec‐ essary to insert a remote control into the igni‐ tion lock.

Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission

The engine can only be switched off with the selector lever in position P, refer to page 62.

To switch off the engine with the selector lever in position N, the remote control must be in‐ serted in the ignition lock.

Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash

Insert the remote control into the ignition

switch.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Move the selector lever to position N.

4. Switch the engine off.

The vehicle can roll.

start the engine: the engine cannot be started.

The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a malfunction. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If neces‐ sary, insert another remote control into the ig‐ nition switch.

The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up while the engine is run‐ ning: the remote control is no longer in‐

side the vehicle.

After switching off the engine, the engine can only be started again within approx. 10 sec‐ onds if no door has been opened.

The indicator lamp lights up: replace the remote control battery.

Replacing the battery

The remote control for Comfort Access contains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time.

Remove the cover.

Malfunction

The Comfort Access functions can be disturbed by local radio waves, such as by a mobile phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote control or when a mobile phone is being charged in the vehicle.

If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the buttons on the remote control or use the integrated key in the door lock.

To start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into the ignition switch.

Warning lamps

The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you attempt to

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2. Insert a new battery with the positive side

facing upwards.

3. Press the cover closed.

Return used battery to a recycling center or to your service center.

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Alarm system

The concept

The enabled alarm system reacts to the follow‐ ing:

▷ Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.

▷ Movements inside the vehicle.

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

tempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.

▷ Interruptions in battery voltage.

Depending on the market-specific version, the alarm system briefly signals unauthorized entry attempts by:

▷ By sounding an acoustic alarm.

▷ By switching on the hazard warning system.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.

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

Interior motion sensor

MINI Coupe

For the interior motion sensor to function prop‐ erly, the windows must be closed.

MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster

The interior of the car is monitored up to the height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm sys‐ tem is armed together with the interior motion sensor even if the convertible top is open. An alarm can be triggered unintentionally by fall‐ ing objects such as leaves, refer to Avoiding un‐ intentional alarms.

▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at

sea or on a trailer.

▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

▷

▷ Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated

The LEDs flash in short succession for approx. 2 seconds. The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor remain switched off until the ve‐ hicle is unlocked and locked again.

Press the button on the remote

control twice in succession.

key.

Power windows

General information

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐ jure themselves.◀

If, after having been opened and closed a num‐ ber of times in close succession, a window can only be closed, the system is overheated. Let the system cool down for several minutes with the ignition switched on or the engine running.

Opening

Avoiding unintentional alarms

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

▷ In duplex garages.

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▷ Press the switch downward.

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Opening and closing

The window opens until the switch is re‐ leased.

▷ Press the switch downward briefly.

In the radio ready state and higher, the window opens automatically. Press again briefly to stop the opening procedure.

To open the window by a crack, briefly press the switch downward twice in close succession.

Closing

Danger of pinching

Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

To close, press the switch upward. The window closes until the switch is released.

Initializing the power windows

If the battery was disconnected, for example to change the battery or to put the vehicle into storage, reinitialize the power windows; other‐ wise, the windows will not be lowered.

Close the doors.

2. Open both windows.

3. Close both windows.

Please contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.

MINI Convertible: central power windows switch

The rear and front windows open consecu‐ tively until the switch is released.

▷ Press the switch downward briefly.

With the ignition switched on: the rear and front windows open automatically. Press again briefly to stop the opening proce‐ dure.

To close the windows, press the switch upward and hold it.

Do not close the windows until the closing pro‐ cedure of the convertible top is completed; otherwise, it cannot be ensured that the side windows will form a tight seal with the rubber seals of the convertible top. Convertible top, re‐ fer to page 34.

After the ignition is switched off

The windows can be operated for approx. 1 mi‐ nute after the remote control is removed or the ignition is switched off.

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐ jure themselves.◀

MINI Convertible: convertible top with integrated sliding sun‐ roof

If possible, conserve the battery by only operat‐ ing the convertible top while the engine is run‐ ning.

Before closing the convertible top, remove all foreign objects from the windshield frame as these could prevent the top from closing prop‐ erly.

▷ Press the switch downward.

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Opening and closing the sliding sunroof

To open:

Press the switch back until the desired position or the end position is reached.

To close:

Press the switch forward.

The sliding sunroof can be opened or closed at vehicle speeds up to 74 mph/120 km/h.

Electrical convertible top

The fully-automatic convertible top combines reliable weather protection with simple and convenient operation.

To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your MINI Convertible, here are a few tips:

▷ It is advisable that you close the convertible

top when you park the vehicle. Not only does the closed convertible top protect the vehicle interior against unanticipated weather damage, it also offers a certain amount of theft protection. However, even when the convertible top is closed, valua‐ bles should only be stored in the locked cargo area.

▷ Do not attach roof rack systems to the

convertible top.

▷ If you open the convertible top while it is

wet, e.g., after driving in the rain, water may drip into the cargo area. If necessary, remove items from the cargo area before‐ hand to avoid water stains or soiling.

Safety notes on the convertible top

▷ At temperatures below +10 ℉/-12 ℃, do

not move the convertible top or else dam‐ age could result.

▷ Do not leave the convertible top open for

longer than one day while it is wet; other‐ wise, damage could be caused by the mois‐ ture.

▷ Do not place any objects on the convertible

top; otherwise, they could fall during oper‐ ation of the convertible top and cause damage or injury.

▷ The convertible top pivots up when it is

opened and closed. When moving the convertible top in places like garages, en‐ sure that there is a minimum height of 79 inches/2 meters; otherwise, damage could result.

▷ When the rollover protection system is ex‐

tended, do not move the convertible top under any circumstances.

▷ Always carry out the convertible top move‐

ment to the end. Driving when the convertible top is not fully opened or closed may result in damage or injury.

▷ During opening and closing, ensure that

people cannot be injured by the convertible top frame or other moving parts. Keep chil‐ dren away from the opening path of the convertible top.

▷ For safety reasons, only move the

convertible top while the vehicle is station‐ ary, if possible.

▷ Do not place any objects on the convertible

top; otherwise, they could fall during oper‐ ation of the convertible top and cause damage or injury.◀

Before opening and closing

▷ Follow the above-mentioned safety instruc‐

tions.

▷ Ensure that the cargo cover is in the lower

position, refer to page 105; otherwise, the convertible top cannot be opened.

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▷ Ensure that cargo does not push against

the cargo cover from underneath.

▷ Ensure that the tailgate is closed.

Opening and closing the convertible top

To open:

Press the switch back to open the sliding sun‐ roof. Press it again to open the convertible top.

To close:

Press the switch forward.

Operation while driving

The convertible top can be opened or closed while driving at vehicle speeds up to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

Pay close attention to the traffic

When operating the convertible top while driving, pay extra attention to the traffic to avoid an accident. If possible, do not move the convertible top while driving in reverse because your view to the rear is severely limited during the procedure. Do not operate the convertible top while the vehicle is moving through curves, on uneven road surfaces, or in wind.◀

For better control

▷ The LED lights up while the convertible top

is activated until the top is fully opened or closed.

▷ The LED flashes after the switch is released.

The opening or closing procedure is not yet fully completed. The sequence can be con‐

tinued in the desired direction by pushing or pulling the switch.

▷ The convertible top not locked, refer to

page 196, indicator lamp lights up.

Interruption

Danger

A convertible top that is not fully opened

or closed is a source of danger.◀

The automatic sequence of movements is inter‐ rupted immediately if the switch for convertible top operation is released. The sequence can be continued in the desired direction by pushing or pulling the switch.

When the opening or closing procedure is inter‐ rupted because the switch is released, the convertible top remains in the position in which it stopped for a few seconds before it slowly moves to a stable position. The sequence can be continued using the switch.

The opening or closing procedure is also inter‐ rupted when it is blocked mechanically. To be able to reactivate the convertible top in this case:

Switch the ignition off and on again.

2. Press the switch to continue the sequence

in the desired direction.

Opening and closing procedure

Do not interrupt the closing procedure

Do not interrupt and resume the closing procedure several times in close succession as this could damage the convertible top mecha‐ nism.◀

If, after having been activated a number of times in close succession, the convertible top can only be moved in one direction, the convertible top system is overheated. Let the system cool for approx. 4 minutes.

If the battery was disconnected, for example to change the battery or to put the vehicle into storage, reinitialize, refer to page 32, the power

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windows; otherwise, the windows will not be lowered, and it will not be possible to open the convertible top.

Convenient opening and closing

Convenient operation is possible via the remote control, refer to page 22, and the door lock, re‐ fer to page 25.

Manual closing in case of electrical malfunction

Only close the convertible top manually if there is an electrical malfunction

Only close the convertible top manually if this is absolutely necessary; never open it manually. Damage may occur if incorrectly operated. The closing procedure must be fully completed; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or damage.◀

Before closing

Take the hex key and screwdriver out of the

onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 175.

2. Pry out the trunk lamp in the left side trim

using the screwdriver, arrow.

Unlocking the convertible top

1. Release the screw, arrow, using the hex key

and take it out.

2. Slide the cover in the direction of travel, ar‐

row 1, and twist it out sideways, arrow 2. If necessary, push the plastic trim, arrow 3, inward slightly.

3. Using the screwdriver, unscrew the gold-

colored screw by approx. one and a half turns.

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3. Pull the sensor out of the cover, arrow, and

set it down on the inside side trim.

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4. Release the second screw, arrow, using the

hex key to unlock the convertible top.

5. Take out the screw.

6. Lift the side frame slightly, arrow 1, and pull

the sensor and cable forward out of the guide.

7. Pivot the cable out sideways, arrow 2.

When setting it down, ensure that the cable is not pinched.

3. In the vehicle, pry out the cover in the mid‐

dle of the roof using the screwdriver.

Closing the sliding sunroof

1. Insert the hex key into the opening de‐

signed for this purpose in the middle of the roof and press upward, arrow 1.

2. Turn the hex key in the direction of arrow 2.

3. Open the two locks and take off the locking

pieces.

Ensure that the locking pieces do not fall onto the vehicle, as this could cause dam‐ age.

4. Insert the pins into the respective mount on

the cowl, arrow.

8. Unlock the second side frame.

Closing the convertible top

Hold on to the convertible top on the re‐

spective side frames with both hands.

2. Lift it out on both sides and pivot it forward

onto the cowl.

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Locking the convertible top

Turn the hex key opposite to the direction of arrow 2 until the convertible top is locked.

Please contact your service center to eliminate the malfunction.

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MINI Convertible: wind deflector

The wind deflector keeps air movements in the passenger compartment to a minimum when the convertible top is open and provides an even more comfortable ride, even at high speeds.

Do not allow pointed object to come into con‐ tact with the wind deflector as these may dam‐ age the net. Do not place any objects on the in‐ stalled wind deflector. When stowing, make sure that the wind deflector is not damaged by objects.

Before installing

Take the wind deflector out of the pouch.

2. Unfold the wind deflector, see arrows.

Mounting and unfolding

1. Push out retaining pin 2 on one side until it

engages.

2. Insert the retaining pins of the wind deflec‐

tor into the provided openings 1 and 2 on this side of the vehicle.

3. Push back retaining pin 1 against the spring

force on the other side of the vehicle and insert it in the provided opening.

4. Push out retaining pin 2 until it engages.

5. Fold up the upper part of the wind deflec‐

tor.

3. Push together the catches until they en‐

gage, see arrows.

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Do not damage the wind deflector

In the rearmost seat position, do not in‐ cline the backrest too far back; otherwise, the wind deflector could be damaged.◀

Removing and folding up

The unit is removed in the reverse order from which it was mounted.

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Push the unlocking lever to the middle of the wind deflector and fold up both halves.

Opening and closing

MINI Roadster: manual convertible top

General information

The fabric convertible top combines reliable weather protection with simple and convenient operation.

To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your MINI Convertible, here are a few tips:

▷ It is advisable that you close the convertible

▷ Do not attach roof rack systems to the

convertible top.

Safety notes on the convertible top

▷ Do not leave the convertible top open

for longer than one day while it is wet; otherwise, damage could be caused by the moisture.

▷ Do not place any objects on the convertible

top; otherwise, they could fall during oper‐ ation of the convertible top and cause damage or injury.

▷ The convertible top pivots up when it is

opened and closed. When moving the convertible top in places like garages, en‐ sure that there is a minimum height of 79 inches/2 meters; otherwise, damage could result.

▷ Always carry out the convertible top move‐

ment to the end. Driving when the convertible top is not fully opened or closed may result in damage or injury.

▷ During opening and closing, ensure that

people cannot be injured by the convertible top frame or other moving parts. Keep chil‐ dren away from the opening path of the convertible top.

▷ For safety reasons, only move the

convertible top while the vehicle is station‐ ary, if possible.

▷ Do not place any objects on the convertible

top; otherwise, they could fall during oper‐ ation of the convertible top and cause damage or injury.◀

Opening

Fold out the handle and turn it all the way

to the end, arrow.

2. Push the unlocked convertible top upward

at the handle and open it about a hand's width.

3. Exit the vehicle.

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4. Guide the convertible top to the rear.

5. Push down on the convertible top with

some momentum until it engages audibly.

Closing

Switch the ignition on so that the windows

can be slightly lowered automatically. Re‐ move the wind deflector if necessary.

2. Press button 1.

The convertible top is unlocked and moves up slightly.

3. Exit the vehicle.

4. Guide the convertible top forward.

5. Pull the convertible top onto the windshield

frame.

6. Turn the handle clockwise until it engages

audibly.

The convertible top is locked.

If the convertible top was open for a lengthy period, it may be necessary to ap‐ ply greater force when locking the top.

7. Fold the handle back in.

MINI Roadster: semi-auto‐ matic convertible top

General information

The fabric convertible top combines reliable weather protection with simple and convenient operation.

To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your MINI Convertible, here are a few tips:

▷ It is advisable that you close the convertible

▷ Do not attach roof rack systems to the

convertible top.

Safety notes on the convertible top

▷ At temperatures below +14 ℉/-10 ℃,

do not move the convertible top or else damage could result.

▷ Do not leave the convertible top open for

longer than one day while it is wet; other‐ wise, damage could be caused by the mois‐ ture.

▷ Do not place any objects on the convertible

top; otherwise, they could fall during oper‐ ation of the convertible top and cause damage or injury.

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▷ The convertible top pivots up when it is

opened and closed. When moving the convertible top in places like garages, en‐ sure that there is a minimum height of 79 inches/2 meters; otherwise, damage could result.

▷ When the rollover protection system is ex‐

tended, do not move the convertible top under any circumstances.

▷ Always carry out the convertible top move‐

ment to the end. Driving when the convertible top is not fully opened or closed may result in damage or injury.

▷ During opening and closing, ensure that

people cannot be injured by the convertible top frame or other moving parts. Keep chil‐ dren away from the opening path of the convertible top.

▷ For safety reasons, only move the

convertible top while the vehicle is station‐ ary, if possible.◀

Operation while driving

The convertible top can be opened or closed while driving at vehicle speeds up to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

Pay close attention to the traffic

For better control

The indicator lamp lights up. Movement of the convertible top is completed. The convertible top is fully opened.

Close the convertible top using the handle.

Malfunction

The convertible top not locked, refer to page 196, indicator lamp lights up.

Interruption

Danger

A convertible top that is not fully opened

or closed is a source of danger.◀

When the opening or closing procedure is inter‐ rupted because the switch is released, the convertible top remains in the position in which it stopped. The sequence can be continued us‐ ing the switch.

The opening or closing procedure is also inter‐ rupted when it is blocked mechanically. To be able to reactivate the convertible top in this case:

Switch the ignition off and on again.

2. Press the switch to continue the sequence

in the desired direction.

Opening and closing the convertible top

Switch on the radio ready state or the ignition, refer to page 55.

If possible, conserve the battery by only operat‐ ing the convertible top while the engine is run‐ ning.

Before closing the convertible top, remove all foreign objects from the windshield frame that could prevent the top from closing properly.

The indicator lamp lights up. Movement of the convertible top is completed.

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Opening

1. Fold out the handle and turn it all the way

to the end, arrow.

2. Push the unlocked convertible top upward

at the handle and open it about a hand's width.

3. Press the switch back to open the

convertible top. The windows opens during this procedure.

The convertible top is locked.

If the convertible top was open for a lengthy period, it may be necessary to ap‐ ply greater force when locking the top.

4. Fold the handle back in.

5. Close the windows if necessary.

Manual closing in case of electrical malfunction

Only close the convertible top manually if there is an electrical malfunction

Before closing

Lower the side windows slightly, switch off the engine, and switch off the ignition.

Take out the cover plate, refer to

page 104.

2. Take out the cargo area insert, arrow.

Closing

Press the switch forward.

2. Pull the convertible top onto the windshield

frame.

3. Turn the handle clockwise until it engages

audibly.

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3. Using the hex key from the onboard vehicle

tool kit, unscrew the gold-colored screw,

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see arrow, all the way to the stop, approx. four to five turns.

Closing

Hold on to the convertible top frame and

guide it to the windshield frame.

2. Fold out the handle and turn it counter‐

clockwise all the way to the stop.

3. Pull the convertible top onto the windshield

frame.

4. Turn the handle clockwise until it engages

audibly.

The convertible top is locked.

MINI Roadster: wind de‐ flector

The wind deflector keeps air movements in the passenger compartment to a minimum when the convertible top is open and provides a comfortable ride, even at high speeds.

Do not allow pointed object to come into con‐ tact with the wind deflector as these may dam‐ age the net.

2. Unfold the wind deflector, arrow.

Installation

1. Insert the wind deflector with parts 1 facing

back into the holders 2 on the rollover bars.

2. Push the wind deflector down until it en‐

gages, arrow 3.

Attach the wind deflector properly

The wind deflector must be firmly en‐ gaged; otherwise, it may come lose from the fixations at high speeds.◀

Removing

The unit is removed in the reverse order from which it was mounted. Pull the wind deflector upward out of the holders.

Before installing

Take the wind deflector out of the storage

pouch.

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Storage

Fold up the wind deflector 1 and slide it into the storage pouch 2.

The wind deflector can be stored on the rear storage shelf behind the seats, refer to page 108.

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Adjusting

Vehicle equipment

Sitting safely

The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐ tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.

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

▷ Safety belts, refer to page 46.

▷ Head restraints, refer to page 47.

▷ Airbags, refer to page 80.

Seats

Note before adjusting

Do not adjust the seat while driving

Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat while driving. The seat could respond with un‐ expected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.◀

Do not incline the backrest too far to the

rear

Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐ ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐ erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate the protection normally provided by the belt.◀

Seat adjustment

Forward/backward

Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat into the desired position, arrows 2.

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

Height

Pull the lever up or push it down repeatedly, ar‐ rows 1, until the desired height is reached, ar‐ rows 2.

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Backrest tilt

Pull the lever, arrow 1, and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary, ar‐ rows 2.

Lumbar support

You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar re‐ gion.

The upper hips and spinal column receive sup‐ plementary support to help you maintain a re‐ laxed, upright sitting position.

Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur‐ vature.

Entry in the rear

MINI Convertible: entry in the rear.

MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: access to the rear storage shelf.

Adjusting

Pull the lever on the back of the seat up‐

ward, arrow 1.

The backrest folds forward.

2. Push against the backrest to move the seat

forward, arrow 2.

Controls

Restoring the original seat position

The driver's seat has a mechanical memory function for the forward/backward seat setting and the backrest setting.

Push the seat back to the original position.

Do not fold back the backrest until the seat is in its original position; otherwise, the seat will engage in its current position. If this happens, adjust the forward/backward po‐ sition manually, refer to page 44.

2. Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.

Note the following when moving back the seat

When moving back the seat, ensure that per‐ sons cannot be injured and objects cannot be damaged. Lock the front seats and front back‐ rests before driving away; otherwise, there is the risk of an accident if the seat or backrest moves unexpectedly.◀

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Adjusting

Seat heating

Switching on

The temperature setting progresses one step through its control sequence each time you press the button. The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.

If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐ cally with the temperature set last.

The temperature is reduced, if need be, down to no heat in order to reduce the load on the battery. The LEDs remain lit.

Switching off

Press the button longer.

Safety belts

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

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

One person per safety belt

Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀

Putting on the belt

Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly across the lap and shoulders, as close to the body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies low around the hips in the lap area and does not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal impact and injure the abdomen.

The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breaka‐ ble objects, or be pinched.◀

Reduction of restraining effect

Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension across your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the safety belt may be reduced.◀

Number of safety belts

Your vehicle has been fitted with safety belts for the safety of you and your passengers:

▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: two safety

belts.

▷ MINI Convertible: four safety belts.

However, they can only offer protection when adjusted correctly.

Notes

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

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Buckling the belt

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

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The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 44.

Unbuckling the belt

1. Hold the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

3. Guide the belt back into its reel.

MINI Convertible: rear belt guide

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

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

The indicator lamps light up and a sig‐ nal sounds. Check whether the safety belt has been fastened correctly.

Damage to safety belts

In the case of strain caused by accidents or damage:

Have the safety belts, including the safety belt tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors checked.

Checking and replacing safety belts

Have the work performed only by your service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured that this safety feature will function properly.◀

Head restraints

Correctly set head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.

Adjusting the head restraint

Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.◀

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level.

Distance

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

Height adjustment

To raise: pull.

To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and push the head restraint down.

Removing

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

Pull upward as far as possible.

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

head restraint out completely.

To remove the head restraint, fold the backrest forward if necessary.

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Adjusting

Before transporting passengers

Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐ porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐ tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐ able.◀

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

General information

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

Estimating distances correctly

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance to the traffic behind you based on what you see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an accident.◀

At a glance

Adjusting manually

If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example, press the edges of the mirror glass.

Folding the mirror in and out

Turn the knob past the resistance point in di‐ rection 2.

The mirror can be folded in up to a vehicle speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

For example, this is advantageous

▷ In car washes.

▷ In narrow streets.

▷ For folding back mirrors that were folded

away manually.

Fold in the mirror in a car wash

Before entering an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button; otherwise, they could be damaged, de‐ pending on the width of the vehicle.◀

Automatic heating

Both exterior mirrors are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on when the external temperature is below a certain value.

1 Setting the left or right exterior mirror

2 Folding the mirror in and out

Adjusting electrically

Select the mirror by turning the knob to the

respective position 1.

2. To adjust the mirror, move the knob in the

desired direction: to the front, rear, left, or right.

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Interior rearview mirror

To reduce the blinding effect from the rear when driving at night: turn the knob.

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Interior rearview and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature

Two photocells are used for control:

▷ In the mirror frame, see arrow.

▷ On the back of the mirror.

For proper operation:

▷ Keep the photocells clean.

▷ Do not cover the area between the inside

rearview mirror and the windshield.

▷ Do not apply stickers to the windshield in

front of the mirror.

Steering wheel

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion.

3. Fold the lever back.

Do not use force to swing the lever back.

Do not use force to swing the lever back up; otherwise, the mechanism will be dam‐ aged.◀

Adjusting

Do not adjust while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀

Fold the lever down.

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Transporting children safely

Vehicle equipment

The right place for chil‐ dren

Notes

Children in the vehicle

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐ selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the doors.◀

MINI Convertible: children should always be in the rear

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

Transporting children in the rear

Transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear only, using child restraint fixing systems suita‐ ble for the age, weight, and height of the child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.

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

Installing child seats

Only install child seats in the rear when the rear seat backrest is folded all the way back and engaged; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.◀

Children on the front passenger seat

Front passenger airbags

Should it be necessary to use a child restraint fixing system on the front passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated, refer to page 81.

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

If a child restraint fixing system is used in the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐ straint fixing system.◀

Installing child re‐ straint fixing systems

Notes

Manufacturer's information for child re‐

straint fixing systems

To select, mount and use child restraint fixing systems, observe the information provided by the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐ tective effect can be impaired.◀

On the front passenger seat

Deactivating the airbags

After installing a child restraint fixing system on the front passenger seat, ensure that the front

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and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated.

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

Seat position and height

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

Do not change this seat position once it has been set.

Child seat security

MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster

The safety belt for the passenger can be locked to prevent it from being pulled out when it is used to secure child restraint systems.

MINI Convertible

All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be locked to prevent ex‐ tension in order to permit attachment of child restraint fixing systems.

To lock the safety belt

Secure the child restraint fixing system with

the belt.

2. Pull out the belt webbing completely.

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and

pull it taut against the child restraint fixing system.

The safety belt is locked.

To unlock the safety belt

Open the belt buckle.

2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.

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

pletely.

Guide the safety belt to the holder on the headliner.

Transporting children safely

MINI Convertible: LATCH child restraint fixing system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.

The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the indicated cover caps.

Notes

Manufacturer's information for LATCH child restraint fixing systems

To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐ ing systems, observe the operating and safety information from the system manufacturer; otherwise, the level of protection may be re‐ duced.◀

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

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

Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐ chors

Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have properly engaged and that the child restraint fixing system is resting snugly against the back‐ rest; otherwise, the degree of protection of‐ fered may be reduced.◀

Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child restraint fixing system.

Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing systems

Mount the child restraint fixing system; re‐

fer to the operating instructions of the sys‐ tem.

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐

erly connected.

Child restraint fixing systems with an upper re‐ taining strap

Mounting points

LATCH mounting eyes

Only use the mounting eyes for the upper LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes could be damaged.◀

MINI Coupe:

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There is one additional mounting point for child restraint fixing systems with an upper retaining strap, arrow.

MINI Convertible:

There are two additional mounting points for child restraint fixing systems with an upper re‐ taining strap, arrows.

Guide of the upper LATCH retaining strap

Retaining strap

Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint fixing system in the event of an accident.◀

MINI Coupe:

1 Direction of travel

2 Head restraint

3 Separating wall

4 Cargo area floor

5 Hook for upper retaining strap

6 Mounting point

7 Backrest

8 Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix‐

ing system

MINI Convertible:

1 Direction of travel

2 Head restraint

3 Rollover protection system with crossbar

4 Cargo cover

5 Cargo area floor

6 Hook for upper retaining strap

7 Mounting point

8 Backrest

9 Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix‐

ing system

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Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point

MINI Coupe

1. Remove the front cargo cover, refer to

page 103.

2. Slide the head restraint upward.

3. Guide the upper retaining strap between

the supports of the head restraint.

4. Attach the upper retaining strap to the

mounting point with the hook.

5. Slide the head restraint into the bottom po‐

sition.

6. Pull the upper retaining strap taut.

MINI Convertible

Ensure that the upper retaining strap 9 is passed between backrest 8 and rollover protec‐ tion system with crossbar 3; otherwise, it will be unable to properly restrain the child restraint fixing system.

Slide the head restraint upward.

2. Unlock the backrest and fold it forward

slightly, refer to page 105.

3. Guide the upper retaining strap between

the supports of the head restraint.

4. Attach the upper retaining strap to the

mounting point with the hook.

5. Fold back the backrest and lock it. Slide the

head restraint down as far as possible.

6. Pull the upper retaining strap taut.

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Vehicle equipment

Ignition lock

Insert the remote control into the ignition lock

Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock.

Radio ready state is switched on. Individual electrical consumers can operate.

Removing the remote control from the ignition lock

Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the ignition lock

Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the ignition lock as this may cause damage.◀

Before removing the remote control, push it all the way in to release the locking mechanism.

The ignition is switched off if it was on.

Automatic transmission

You can only take out the remote control if transmission position P is engaged: interlock.

Start/Stop button

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig‐ nition on or off and starts the engine.

The engine starts when the Start/Stop button is pressed and:

▷ Manual transmission: the clutch is de‐

pressed.

▷ Automatic transmission: the brake is de‐

pressed.

Radio ready state

Individual electrical consumers can operate.

Radio ready state is switched off automatically:

▷ When the remote control is removed from

the ignition lock.

▷ With Comfort Access, refer to page 28, by

pressing the button on the door handle or

the

▷ After a certain period of time.

Ignition on

All electrical consumers can operate. Most indi‐ cator and warning lamps light up for different lengths of time.

button on the remote control.

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

Radio ready state and ignition off

All indicator and warning lamps in the displays go out.

The ignition switches off automatically when the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/ Stop button again switches the ignition back on.

For example, the ignition is not switched off in the following situations:

▷ Depress the clutch or brake pedal.

▷ The low beams are switched on

Starting the engine

General information

Enclosed areas

Do not let the engine run in enclosed areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀

Unattended vehicle

Do not leave the car unattended with the engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐ tial source of danger.

Before leaving the car with the engine running, shift to neutral or engage transmission posi‐ tion P and set the handbrake firmly; otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀

Frequent starting in quick succession

Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting the car and avoid starting the car frequently in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned, and there is the danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.◀

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while the vehicle remains stationary; start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds.

Do not depress the accelerator when starting the engine.

Starting the engine

Manual transmission

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 28.

Depress the brake pedal.

2. Depress the clutch pedal.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

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

Automatic transmission

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 28.

Depress the brake pedal.

2. Move the selector lever to position P or N.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

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

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Engine stop

General information

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ ple, cannot operate the windows and injure themselves.◀

Set the handbrake and further secure the

vehicle as required

Set the handbrake firmly when parking; other‐ wise, the vehicle may roll. On steep upward and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐ hicle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb.◀

Before driving into a car wash

To make it possible for the vehicle to roll in an automatic car wash, follow the information on Washing in automatic car washes, refer to page 191.

Switching off the engine

Handbrake

The concept

The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.

Also follow the instructions under Switching off the engine, refer to page 57.

Setting

The lever engages automatically.

Releasing

Pull up slightly, press the button, and lower the lever.

Manual transmission

With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the handbrake firmly.

4. Remove the remote control from the igni‐

tion lock.

Automatic transmission

Engage transmission position P with the ve‐

hicle stopped.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

3. Set the handbrake firmly.

4. Remove the remote control from the igni‐

tion lock.

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Notes

Using the handbrake while driving

If it should become necessary to use the handbrake while driving, do not pull the hand‐ brake too forcefully. Keep the button on the handbrake lever pressed at all times.

Excessive application of the handbrake can block the rear wheels and lead to fishtailing of the vehicle.◀

The brake lamps do not light up when the handbrake is pulled.

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Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher

1 Turn signal

2 Switching on the high beams

3 Switching off the high beams/headlamp

flasher

Turn signal

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

To switch off manually, press the lever to the resistance point.

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

This function can be activated or deactivated:

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

4. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol and "SET" are displayed.

Signaling a turn briefly

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

Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever to the resistance point.

The turn signal flashes three times.

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5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

6. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol shown is displayed, arrow.

7. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

8. Press the button to select:

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▷

Turn signal flashes once.

▷

Triple turn signal.

9. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

Washer/wiper system

Notes

Do not switch on the wipers if frozen

Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged.◀

Do not use the wipers on a dry windshield

Do not use the wipers on a dry wind‐ shield; otherwise, the wiper blades may wear more rapidly or become damaged.◀

At a glance

1 Switching on wipers

2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe

3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or

the rain sensor

4 Cleaning the windshield and headlamps

Switching on wipers

Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1.

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

Normal wiper speed

Press up once.

The system switches to operation in the inter‐ mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.

Fast wiper speed

Press up twice or press once beyond the resist‐ ance point.

The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.

Switching off wipers or brief wipe

Press the wiper lever down, arrow 2.

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

▷ Brief wipe: press down once.

▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down

once.

▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.

Intermittent wipe or rain sensor

If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is a preset.

If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.

The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.

Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes

Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash; otherwise, damage could be caused by undesired wiper activation.◀

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Driving

Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor

Press the button, arrow 3.

The symbol is shown in the tachometer.

Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

4. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol and "SET" are displayed.

5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

6. Press the button to select the desired sensi‐

tivity.

7. Wait or hold the button until the display

changes.

The settings were stored.

Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor

Press the button again, arrow 3.

Cleaning the windshield and headlamps

Pull the lever, arrow 4.

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

When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.

Do not use the washer system at freezing temperatures

Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐ erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this reason, use antifreeze.

Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is empty; otherwise, you could damage the pump.◀

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Do not use the washing facilities when the hood is open

Only use the washing facilities when the hood is fully locked; otherwise, the headlamp washer system may become damaged.◀

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐ tomatically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.

Washer fluid

General information

Antifreeze for washer fluid

Antifreeze is flammable and can cause in‐

juries if used improperly.

Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐ tion.

Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children.

Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐ tainer.

United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ tainer. Use BMW's Windshield Washer Concen‐ trate or the equivalent.◀

Driving

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐ voir.

The recommended minimum filling quantity is

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Fill with a mixture of window washing concen‐ trate and water; if needed, add antifreeze ac‐ cording to the manufacturer instructions.

Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain the correct mixing ratio.

Do not fill in undiluted window washing con‐ centrate and do not fill in pure water; this could damage the washer system.

Do not mix window washing concentrate from different manufacturers; this could cause the washer nozzles to clog.

Controls

Manual transmission

Washer fluid reservoir

Adding washer fluid

Only add washer fluid when the engine is cool, and then close the cover completely to avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot engine parts.

Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀

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Pay attention to the shift plane

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐ vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could lead to engine damage.◀

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Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance needs to be overcome.

Automatic transmission with Steptronic

In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears can also be shifted manually using Steptronic, refer to page 63.

Parking the vehicle

Secure the vehicle

Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐ gine running, move the selector lever to posi‐ tion P and set the handbrake; otherwise, the vehicle will begin moving.◀

Disengaging the remote control

To remove the remote control from the ignition lock, first move the selector lever to position P and switch off the engine: interlock. Remove the remote control from the ignition lock, refer to page 55.

Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + –

Displays in the tachometer

Changing selector lever positions

▷ With the ignition switched on or the engine

running, the selector lever can be moved out of position P.

▷ When the vehicle is stationary, step on the

brake before shifting out of P or N; other‐ wise, the selector lever is locked: shiftlock.

Press on the brake pedal until you start driving

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, maintain pres‐ sure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.◀

A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector lever positions R and P.

To override the lock, press the button on the front of the selector lever, see arrow.

P Park

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

The selector lever position is displayed and the engaged gear, such as M4, is displayed in manual mode.

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R is Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

N is Neutral

For example, engage this position in a car wash. The vehicle can roll.

D Drive, automatic position

Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐ ward gears are selected automatically.

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Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐ sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐ sition D.

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press on the accelerator beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.

Sport program and manual mode M/S

Activating the Sport program

Move the selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot.

The Sport program is activated and DS is dis‐ played. This position is recommended for a per‐ formance-oriented driving style.

To deactivate the Sport program or manual mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right into position D.

The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropri‐ ate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift down if the engine speed is too high. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instru‐ ment panel, followed by the current gear.

Shifting gears using the shift paddles on the steering wheel

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

▷ When the shift paddles on the steering

wheel are used to shift gears while in auto‐ matic mode, the transmission switches to manual mode.

▷ If the shift paddles are not used to acceler‐

ate or shift gears for a certain amount of time, the transmission switches back to au‐ tomatic mode.

If the selector lever is in the M/S gear plane, manual mode remains active.

Activating the M/S manual mode

Move the selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot.

Push the selector lever forward or backward.

Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed.

The tachometer displays the engaged gear, e. g. M1.

▷ To shift up: press the selector lever back‐

ward.

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

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▷ Pull one of the two shift paddles:

The transmission shifts up.

▷ Press one of the two shift paddles:

The transmission shifts down.

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Driving

Manually unlocking the selector lever lock

If the selector lever is locked in position P al‐ though the ignition is switched on, the brake is depressed, and the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be over‐ ridden:

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.

3. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever

until the sleeve is inside out.

Pull off the plug-in cable connector if nec‐ essary.

4. Insert the pulling hook 1 from the onboard

vehicle tool kit into the loop on the passen‐ ger side.

5. Pull the loop upward.

6. Move the selector lever into the desired po‐

sition, pressing the button on the front of the selector lever.

Set the handbrake

Before manually unlocking the selector lever lock, pull the handbrake firmly; otherwise, the vehicle may roll away and cause personal injury or property damage.◀

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Displays

Controls

Vehicle equipment

Odometer, external tem‐ perature display, clock

At a glance

1 Current speed

2 Odometer, trip odometer, external temper‐

ature, time

3 Resetting the trip odometer

Trip odometer

To display the trip odometer: briefly press knob 3.

To reset the trip odometer: press knob 3 while the trip odometer is being displayed and the ig‐ nition is switched on.

Time

Set the time, refer to page 70.

External temperature, external temperature warning

If the display drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is the increased danger of ice.

Ice on roads

Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on roads.

Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐ ger of an accident.◀

Units of measure

To set the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer and ℃ or ℉ for the exter‐ nal temperature, refer to page 69.

Press the button on the turn indicator lever to open information in display area 2.

The following information is displayed consecu‐ tively:

▷ Trip odometer

▷ Time

▷ External temperature

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Displays

Tachometer

It is imperative that you avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

Coolant temperature

A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot.

Check the coolant level, refer to page 172.

Fuel gauge

▷ The remaining LEDs change from orange to

red, arrow.

▷ The remaining range is shown on the tach‐

ometer.

▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such

as when corners are taken rapidly, engine functions are not ensured.

A warning lamp lights up below a range of ap‐ prox. 30 miles/50 km.

Refuel promptly

At the latest, refuel at a range below 30 miles/50 km; otherwise, the engine function is not ensured and damage may occur.◀

Computer

Opening information in the tachometer

The arrow next to the fuel pump symbol on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler flap.

The vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary.

Notes on refueling, refer to page 150.

Filling capacities, refer to page 213.

Range

After the reserve range is reached:

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Press the button on the turn indicator lever.

Overview of the information

The following information is displayed consecu‐ tively by repeatedly pressing the button on the turn indicator lever:

▷ Range.

▷ Average fuel consumption.

▷ Current fuel consumption.

▷ Average speed.

▷ MINI Roadster, MINI Convertible: Always

Open Timer.

To set the corresponding units of measure, re‐ fer to page 69.

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Information in detail

Range

Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel.

It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 18 miles/30 km.

Displays

Controls

Average fuel consumption

This is calculated for the period during which the engine is running.

To reset the average consumption: press the button on the turn indicator lever for ap‐ prox. 2 seconds.

Current fuel consumption

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

Average speed

Periods in which the vehicle was parked and the engine was switched off manually are not included in the average speed calculations.

To reset the average speed: press the button on the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 sec‐ onds.

Radio MINI Boost CD: displays on the radio

Some computer functions can also be shown on the radio display, refer to page 127.

1 Total driving time

2 Resetting

3 Current driving time

To reset the current driving time: press the but‐ ton on the turn indicator lever or button 2 for approx. 2 seconds while the driving times are displayed.

To reset the total driving time, contact the serv‐ ice center.

Analog Always Open Timer

The analog Always Open Timer indicates the hours and minutes that were driven with the convertible top open. A maximum of 6 hours and 59 minutes can be displayed.

The total driving time is displayed digitally in the tachometer.

Always Open Timer

Digital Always Open Timer

In the MINI Convertible and MINI Roadster, the driving times with the convertible top open can be digitally displayed in the tachometer. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeat‐ edly until the driving times are displayed.

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1 Hours display LED

2 Minutes display

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Displays

Settings and information

Operating concept

Some settings and information can only be cre‐ ated or opened while the ignition is switched on, the vehicle is standing, and the doors are closed.

1 Button for:

▷ Selecting the display.

▷ Setting values.

▷ Confirming the selected display or set

values.

▷ Calling up computer information 66.

Symbol Function

Set the rain sensor, refer to page 59.

Symbol Function

Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 83.

Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 86.

Set the formats and units of measure, reset to the factory settings, refer to page 69.

Personal Profile settings, refer to page 21.

Exit the menu.

Exiting displays

Open Check-Control, refer to page 72.

View service requirement dis‐ play, refer to page 70

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Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed.

2. Hold the button down.

The current speed is displayed again.

Displays are also exited if no entries are made within approx. 8 seconds.

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Displays

Controls

Next setting or information

1. Within a setting or information display,

press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "NEXT" is displayed.

2. Hold the button down.

Direct change to the next setting or piece of in‐ formation.

Formats and units of measure

The formats and units of measure can be set. The settings are stored for the remote control in use.

Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

4. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol and "SET" are displayed.

5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

6. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol shown is displayed, arrow.

▷ Fuel consumption: l/100 km, mpg,

km/l

▷ Distance: km, mi.

▷ Temperature: ℃, ℉

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

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7. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

8. Press the button to change the format or

the unit of measure.

9. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

The settings are stored.

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Displays

Resetting to factory settings

The settings for formats and units of measure can be reset to the factory settings. The settings are stored for the remote control in use.

1. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

2. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

3. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol and "SET" are displayed.

5. Press the button repeatedly until "RESET"

appears on the display.

6. Press and hold the button until the display

changes to the first setting option.

The settings are reset.

Clock

Setting the time

Radio MINI Boost CD: setting the time, refer to page 126.

Date

4. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

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Setting the date

Radio MINI Boost CD: set the date, refer to page 126.

Service requirements

The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly

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Displays

Controls

immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition.

The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by the service spe‐ cialist.

Displaying the vehicle check

For certain maintenance operations, you can view the distance remaining or the due date for that operation in the tachometer.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

4. Press the button repeatedly until the corre‐

sponding symbol and "SERVICE-INFO" are displayed.

Possible displays

1 Button for selecting the information.

Symbol Function

Service requirements

Engine oil

Roadworthiness test

Front brake pads

5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

6. Press the button to display the individual

service requirement items.

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Rear brake pads

Brake fluid

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Symbol Function

Exit the display, refer to page 68

Next setting or information, re‐ fer to page 69

Displays

The symbol indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. The Check Control messages can be displayed later.

Check Control

The concept

The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys‐ tems being monitored.

A Check Control message consists of indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and, in some circumstances, an acoustic signal.

Indicator/warning lamps

The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors in display area 1 or 2.

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

What to do in case of a malfunction

The meaning of each lamp in the event of a malfunction and tips on how to respond are provided in the list, refer to page 196.

Hiding Check Control messages

Press the button on the turn indicator lever.

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

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

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Viewing stored Check Control messages

The stored Check Control messages can only be displayed while the driver's door is closed.

1. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

2. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

3. Press the button repeatedly until the corre‐

sponding symbol and "CHECK INFO" ap‐ pear on the display.

Displays

Controls

4. Press and hold the button.

If there is no Check Control message, this is indicated by "CHECK OK“.

If a Check Control message has been stored, the corresponding message is dis‐ played.

5. Press the button to check for other mes‐

sages.

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Lamps

Vehicle equipment

At a glance

0 Lamps off / daytime running lights

1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights

2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps

3 Automatic headlamp control, Adaptive

Light Control, daytime running lights, and welcome lamps

Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp con‐ trol

General information

When the driver's door is opened with the igni‐ tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto‐ matically switched off when the light switch is in position 0, 2, or 3.

Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1.

Parking lamps

Switch position 1: the vehicle lamps light up on all sides.

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

When parking, it is preferable to switch on the one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to page 75.

Low beams

Switch position 2: the low beams are lit when the ignition is switched on.

Automatic headlamp control

Switch position 3: the low beams are switched on and off automatically depending on the am‐ bient light, e.g., in tunnels, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. Adaptive Light Control is active.

A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on.

The low beams remain switched on independ‐ ent of the ambient lighting conditions when you switch on the front fog lamps.

Personal responsibility

The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐ ment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions.

For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the lamps manually under these conditions.◀

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Controls

When the daytime running lights are activated, the low beams are always switched on in switch position 3 when the ignition is switched on.

The exterior lighting goes out automatically af‐ ter the vehicle is switched off.

High beams/roadside parking lamps

1 Turn signal/roadside parking lamp

2 Switching on the high beams

3 Switching off the high beams/headlamp

flasher

To assist in parking, the vehicle can be illumi‐ nated on one side; note the country-specific regulations.

The roadside parking lamps drain the battery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the battery might not have enough power to start the en‐ gine.

The exterior lighting goes out automatically af‐ ter the vehicle is switched off.

In switch position 1, the parking lamps light up after the ignition is switched off.

Activating/deactivating

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

4. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol and "SET" are displayed.

Switching on the roadside parking lamp

To switch on the roadside parking lamp on the left or right, press the turn indicator lever up or down after switching off the vehicle, arrow 1.

Switching off the roadside parking lamp

Press the lever up or down to the resistance point.

Daytime running lights

The daytime running lights light up in switch position 0, 1, or 3 when the ignition is switched on.

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5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

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Lamps

6. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol shown is displayed, arrow.

7. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

8. Press the button to select:

▷

Daytime running lights are activated.

▷

Daytime running lights are deactivated.

9. Hold the button down.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

Welcome lamps

If the light switch stays in switch position 2 or 3 after the vehicle is switched off, the parking lamps and the interior lamps light up for a cer‐ tain period when the vehicle is unlocked.

Headlamp courtesy delay feature

The low beams stay lit for a short while after the ignition is switched off, if the lamps are switched off and the headlamp flasher is switched on.

Setting the duration

Switch on the ignition.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

4. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol and "SET" are displayed.

5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

6. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol shown is displayed, arrow.

7. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

8. Press the button to select:

▷

The function is deactivated.

▷ ...

Select the duration, e.g. 40 seconds.

9. Hold the button down.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

Adaptive Light Control

The concept

Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp control system that enables dynamic illumina‐ tion of the road surface.

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Controls

Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐ rameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road.

Activating

With the ignition switch on, turn the light switch to position 3, refer to page 74.

To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐ tive Light Control does not swivel to the driver's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.

When driving in reverse, Adaptive Light Control is not active.

Malfunction

The warning lamp lights up. Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as

soon as possible.

More information, refer to page 196.

Fog lamps

MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster

MINI Convertible

▷ To switch on the front fog lamps:

Press the switch upward.

▷ To switch on the rear fog lamp:

Press the switch downward.

To switch off, press the respective switch up‐ ward or downward again.

Fog lamps

The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on. The green indicator lamp lights up when the front fog lamps are switched on.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front fog lamps are switched off when the headlamp flasher or the high beams are activated.

If the automatic headlamp control is activated, refer to page 74, the low beams are switched on automatically when the front fog lamps are switched on.

1 Fog lamps

2 Rear fog lamp

To switch on/off, press the respective button.

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Rear fog lamp

The low beams or parking lamps with front fog lamps must be switched on. The yellow indica‐ tor lamp lights up when the rear fog lamp is switched on.

Instrument lighting

The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness. The brightness is increased to a certain limit and is then reduced again.

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▷ Press the button briefly: the brightness

changes in stages.

▷ Press and hold the button: the brightness

changes continuously.

Lamps

Interior lamps

The interior lamps, the footwell lamps and the cargo area lamp are controlled automatically.

To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside the vehicle are switched off some time after the ignition is switched off.

Reading lamps

Switching the reading lamps on/off

Press the switch.

MINI Roadster with semi-automatic convertible top

Switching interior lamps on/off manually

To switch the interior lamps on/off: press the switch.

If the interior lamps are to remain switched off, press the switch for approx. 3 seconds.

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To switch on the interior lamps: press the switch back.

To switch on the reading lamps: press the switch forward.

To switch off, press the respective switch for‐ ward or back again.

Ambient lighting

The color and brightness of the ambient light‐ ing can be changed.

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Press the switch forward: the color changes in steps.

Press the switch back: the brightness changes in steps.

Intermediate settings and intermediate colors are possible.

For continuously changing colors of the ambi‐ ent lighting, press the switch forward for more than 10 seconds.

Lamps

Controls

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Safety

Vehicle equipment

Airbags

1 Front airbags

2 Side/head airbags in the seat backrests

Front airbags

Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐ quate restraint.

Combined side/head airbag

The combined side/head airbag supports the side of the body in the chest area and the head.

Protective action

Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end collisions.

Information on how to ensure the opti‐ mal protective effect of the airbags

▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags.

▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the

steering wheel rim, holding your hands at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep the danger of injury to your hands or arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐ gered.

▷ There should be no people, animals, or ob‐

jects between an airbag and a person.

▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on

the front passenger side as a storage area.

▷ Keep the dashboard and window on the

front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not attach holders such as for navigation in‐ struments and mobile phones.

▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting

correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered.

▷ Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or

other objects on the front passenger seat that are not approved specifically for seats with integrated side airbags.

▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as

jackets, over the backrests.

▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag and do not rest against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries can occur if the airbags are triggered.

▷ Do not remove the airbag restraint system.

▷ Do not remove the steering wheel.

▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐

bag cover panels, cover them or modify them in any way.

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Controls

▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐

nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This also applies to steering wheel covers, the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the sides of the headliner.◀

Even when all instructions are followed closely, injury from contact with the airbags cannot be ruled out in certain situations.

The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐ ing impairment in sensitive individuals.

In the case of a malfunction, deactivation and after triggering of the airbags

Do not touch the individual components imme‐ diately after the system has been triggered; otherwise, there is the danger of burns.

Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐ mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by your service center or a workshop that has the necessary authorization for handling explo‐ sives.

Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐ tem could lead to failure in an emergency or undesired triggering of the airbag, either of which could result in injury.◀

Warning notices and information about the air‐ bags can also be found on the sun visors.

Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags

The occupation of the seat is detected by eval‐ uating the impression on the occupied seat sur‐ face of the front passenger seat.

The front and side airbags on the front passen‐ ger side are activated or deactivated accord‐ ingly by the system.

The indicator lamp above the interior rearview mirror, refer to page 82, shows the current status of the front passenger airbags, deacti‐ vated or activated.

Leave feet in the footwell

Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front passenger airbags may not function prop‐ erly.◀

Child restraint fixing system in the front

passenger seat

Before transporting a child on the front passen‐ ger seat, read the safety and operating instruc‐ tions under Transporting children safely, refer to page 50.◀

Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system

When transporting older children and adults, the front passenger airbags may be deactivated in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indi‐ cator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up.

In this case, change the sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have the person sit in the rear.

To make sure that occupation of the seat cush‐ ion can be detected correctly:

▷ Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion

padding, ball mats, or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifi‐ cally recommended by the manufacturer of your MINI.

▷ Do not place electronic devices on the pas‐

senger seat if a child restraint fixing system is mounted on the seat.

▷ Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

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Safety

Indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags

The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐ bags indicates the operating state of the front passenger airbags.

The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐ tivated or deactivated.

▷ The indicator lamp lights up

when a child in a child re‐ straint fixing system in‐ tended for the purpose is properly detected on the seat. The airbags on the front passenger side are not acti‐ vated.

▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when,

for example, a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat. The airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐ tivated.

▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when

the seat is empty. However, the airbags on the front passenger side are not activated.

Most child seats are detected by the system, Especially the child seats required by NHTSA at the time that the vehicle was manufactured. After installing a child seat, make sure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front passenger airbags are not activated.

Operational readiness of airbag system

In the radio ready state and beyond, re‐ fer to page 55, the warning lamp lights

up briefly to indicate that the entire air‐ bag system and the belt tensioners are opera‐ tional.

Airbag system malfunction

▷ Warning lamp does not light up in the radio

ready state.

▷ Warning lamp remains permanently on.

Have the airbag system checked without delay if there is a malfunction

In the event of a malfunction in the airbag sys‐ tem, have it checked without delay; otherwise, there is the risk that the system will not func‐ tion as intended even if a sufficiently severe ac‐ cident occurs.◀

MINI Convertible: roll‐ over protection system

The rollover protection system is automatically activated in a sufficiently severe accident or when the inclination of the longitudinal axis is extremely high. The protective bars behind the rear head restraints extend within fractions of a second.

The rollover protection system increases the safety of the vehicle occupants in addition to the reinforced windshield frame.

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Controls

Do not obstruct the area of movement

Always keep the area of movement of the rollover protection system clear. In light acci‐ dents, you are protected by the fastened safety belt and, depending on the severity of the acci‐ dent, the belt tightener and the multi-level air bag restraint system.◀

Lowering

Have the service center check the rollover pro‐ tection system after it is deployed unexpect‐ edly.

General instructions on the rollover pro‐

tection system

When the rollover protection system is ex‐ tended, do not move the convertible top under any circumstances.

Do not modify the individual components of the rollover protection system or the wiring in any way.

Work on the rollover protection system should only be performed by a MINI service center.

Non-professional work on the system could lead to failure or a malfunction.

To check the system and to ensure that the sys‐ tem will operate properly over the long-term, it is imperative that you adhere to the specified service intervals.◀

Functional requirements

The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐ wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐ sured.

Initialize the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.

System limits

Sudden tire damage

Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐ vance.◀

A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire inflation pressure regularly.

The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations:

▷ When the system has not been initialized.

▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road

surface.

▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,

high lateral acceleration.

▷ When driving with snow chains.

When the vehicle is driven with a compact wheel, refer to page 182, the Flat Tire Monitor is not functional.

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

The concept

The system does not measure the actual infla‐ tion pressure in the tires.

The system detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotational speeds of the individ‐ ual wheels while moving.

In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐ sponding wheel change. This is detected and reported as a flat tire.

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Initialization

The initialization process adopts the set infla‐ tion tire pressures as reference values for the detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by confirming the inflation pressures.

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Safety

Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains.

1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

4. Press the button repeatedly until the corre‐

sponding symbol and "RESET" are dis‐ played.

5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

6. Drive away.

Initialization is completed while the car is traveling without feedback being given.

Indication of a flat tire

The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. In addition, a signal sounds.

There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure.

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

regular tires or run-flat tires.

Run-flat tires, refer to page 164, are la‐ beled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.

Do not continue driving without run-flat tires

Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving may result in serious accidents.◀

When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐ bility Control is switched on if necessary.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Normal tires

Identify the damaged tire.

Do this by checking the inflation pressure in all four tires.

The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility Sys‐ tem, refer to page 165, can be used for this purpose.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized. In this case, initialize the system.

If an identification is not possible, please contact the service center.

Rectify the flat tire using the Mobility Sys‐

tem, refer to page 165, or replace the damaged wheel, refer to page 181.

Run-flat tires

You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

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Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

3. At the next opportunity, check the inflation

pressure in all four tires.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized. In this case, initialize the system.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure:

The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on the cargo load and the driving style and conditions.

For a vehicle containing an average load, the possible driving distance is ap‐ prox. 50 miles/80 km.

When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire, its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐ duced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance, and altered self-steering properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐ ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐ ing over obstacles, e. g., curbs, potholes, etc.

Because the possible driving distance depends on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐ pending on the driving speed, road conditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.

Continued driving with a flat tire

Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐ duced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐ erties.◀

Final tire failure

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident. Do not continue driving, and contact your service center.◀

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

The concept

The tire inflation pressure is measured in the four mounted tires. The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires.

Functional requirements

The system must have been reset while the in‐ flation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured.

Always use wheels with TPM electronics to en‐ sure that the system will operate properly.

Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.

System limits

Sudden tire damage

Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐ vance.◀

The system does not operate correctly if it has not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be indicated despite correct tire inflation pres‐ sures.

The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire:

▷ If a wheel without TPM electronics is

mounted, e.g., compact wheel.

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▷ For a mounted wheel without TPM elec‐

tronics.

▷ When the TPM is disturbed by other sys‐

tems or devices with the same radio fre‐ quency.

Resetting the system

Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.

1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

4. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol for the Tire Pressure Monitor and "AC‐ TIVE" are displayed. The Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor can be reset with "RESET".

5. Press and hold the button until "RESET‐

TING" is displayed.

6. Drive away.

After driving a few minutes, the set inflation pressures in the tires are accepted as the target values to be monitored. The system reset is completed during your drive, and can be interrupted at any time. When driv‐ ing resumes, the reset is continued auto‐ matically. The indicator lamp goes out after the system reset is completed.

Low tire pressure message

The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. In addition, a signal sounds.

▷ There is a flat tire or substantial loss of infla‐

tion pressure on the indicated wheel.

▷ The system was not reset after a wheel

change and thus issues warnings based on the inflation pressures initialized last.

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

regular tires or run-flat tires.

Run-flat tires, refer to page 164, are la‐ beled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.

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Do not continue driving without run-flat tires

Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving may result in serious accidents.◀

When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐ essary.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Normal tires

Identify the damaged tire.

Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires. The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility System, refer to page 165, can be used for this purpose.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been reset. Reset the system.

If an identification is not possible, please contact the service center.

2. Rectify the flat tire using the Mobility Sys‐

tem, refer to page 165, or replace the damaged wheel, refer to page 181.

Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility Sys‐ tem, may damage the TPM wheel electron‐ ics. In this case, have the electronics checked at the next opportunity and have them replaced if necessary.

Run-flat tires

You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Do not continue driving without run-flat tires

Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving may result in serious accidents.◀

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the

next opportunity.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been reset. Reset the system.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure:

The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on the cargo load and the driving style and conditions.

For a vehicle containing an average load, the possible driving distance is ap‐ prox. 50 miles/80 km.

Continued driving with a flat tire

Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

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Final tire failure

Malfunction

The small warning lamp flashes in yel‐ low and then lights up continuously; the larger warning lamp comes on in yel‐ low.

No flat tire can be detected.

Display in the following situations:

▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is

mounted:

Have the system checked by the service center if necessary.

▷ Malfunction:

Have the system checked.

▷ TPM could not be fully reset; reset the sys‐

tem again.

The small warning lamp flashes in yel‐ low and then lights up continuously; the larger warning lamp comes on in yel‐ low.

No flat tire can be detected.

Display in the following situation:

▷ Disturbance by other systems or devices

with the same radio frequency

After leaving the area of the disturbance, the system automatically becomes active again.

Declaration according to NHTSA/FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Each tire, including the spare (if provided) should be checked monthly when cold and in‐ flated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle

placard or tire inflation pressure label (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.).

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐ sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐ sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐ ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐ mately one minute and then remain continu‐ ously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as in‐ tended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a va‐ riety of reasons, including the installation of re‐ placement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re‐ placement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

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Driving stability control systems

Vehicle equipment

Antilock Brake System ABS

ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking.

Steerability is maintained even during full brak‐ ing. This increases active driving safety.

ABS is operational every time you start the en‐ gine.

Electronic brake-force distribution EBV

The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.

CBC Cornering Brake Control

When braking in curves or during a lane change, driving stability and steering response are improved further.

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of full braking.

Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol DSC

The concept

DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels when driving away and accelerating.

DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐ tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Subject to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by applying brakes to the individual wheels.

DSC is operational every time you start the en‐ gine.

Adjust your driving style to the situation

An appropriate driving style is always the

responsibility of the driver.

The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC.

Do not reduce the additional safety margin with a risky driving style, as otherwise there is a risk of an accident.◀

Deactivating DSC

Brake assistant

When the brakes are applied rapidly, this sys‐ tem automatically produces the maximum braking force boost. In this way, the system helps keep the braking distance as short as possible. This system utilizes all of the benefits provided by ABS.

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Press the button until the DSC OFF indi‐ cator lamp lights up in the speedometer

and DSC OFF appears in the tachome‐ ter. DSC is deactivated. Intervening measures to stabilize the vehicle and give it forward mo‐ mentum are no longer executed.

When driving with snow chains or to rock the vehicle free of snow, it may be useful to deacti‐ vate DSC temporarily.

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

Activating DSC

Press the button again; the DSC indicator lamps in the display elements go out.

Indicator/warning lamps

The indicator lamp in the tachometer

flashes: DSC is controlling the drive

forces and brake forces.

The indicator lamp lights up: DSC and DTC has failed.

The indicator lamp in the speedometer

lights up and DSC OFF appears in the

tachometer.

Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol DTC

The concept

The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which forward momentum is optimized.

The system ensures maximum forward mo‐ mentum on special road conditions, e.g., unp‐ lowed snowy roads, but driving stability is lim‐ ited.

It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐ ate caution.

You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances:

▷ When driving in sand, on snowy inclines, in

slush, or on unplowed, snow-covered road surfaces

▷ When rocking a vehicle free or starting off

in deep snow, sand, or on loose ground

▷ When driving with snow chains.

Activating DTC

DSC and DTC deactivated.

Press the button; the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up in the speedometer and

TRACTION appears in the tachometer. Dynamic Stability Control DSC is deactivated, Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated.

Deactivating DTC

Press the button again; the DSC OFF indicator lamp in the speedometer and TRACTION in the tachometer go out.

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Indicator/warning lamps

The indicator lamp in the tachometer flashes: DTC is controlling the drive forces and brake forces.

The indicator lamp lights up: DSC and DTC has failed.

The indicator lamp in the speedometer lights up and TRACTION appears in the tachometer.

DTC is activated.

Hill drive-off assistant

This system supports driving away on gradients. The handbrake is not required.

Hold the vehicle in place with the foot

brake.

2. Release the foot brake and drive away

without delay.

Driving off without delay

After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐ ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin rolling back.◀

Sport button

When this button is pressed, the vehicle re‐ sponds in an even sportier manner.

▷ The engine responds more spontaneously

to accelerator movements.

▷ The steering responds more directly.

▷ Cooper S, John Cooper Works: the engine

sounds sportier when coasting.

▷ For automatic transmissions: more rapid

gear changes in the Sport program.

Activating the system

Press the button; the LED in the button lights up and SPORT is displayed briefly in the tachometer.

Deactivating the system

▷ Press the button again.

▷ Switch the engine off.

MINI Coupe, MINI Road‐ ster: automatic rear spoiler

General information

The automatic rear spoiler increases the driving stability of the vehicle.

Note the area of movement

Make sure that the area of movement of the rear spoiler is clear; otherwise, damage or injuries may result.◀

Do not use the rear spoiler for pushing, or else it could be damaged.

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Notes on the car washes and care, refer to page 191.

Automatic operation

If the rear spoiler is retracted, it is in automatic mode when the engine is started. In this case, the system is initialized when the vehicle is set into motion; this may cause a short noise to be heard.

Automatic extension:

When the vehicle exceeds a speed of ap‐ prox. 50 mph/80 km/h.

Automatic retraction:

When the vehicle drops below a speed of ap‐ prox. 38 mph/60 km/h.

The rear spoiler cannot be manually retracted in automatic mode at speeds above 38 mph/60 km/h.

Manual mode

Manual mode can, for example, be used to clean the rear spoiler when the ignition is switched on or the engine is running. In manual mode, the LED in the switch is lit.

If the rear spoiler stops in an intermediate posi‐ tion after it is extended and retracted multiple times, the system is overheated. The rear spoiler can be operated again after a short cooling period.

Retracting the rear spoiler

If the rear spoiler was manually extended and a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h has not been ex‐ ceeded, the rear spoiler can be retracted again. Otherwise, it can only be retracted after the speed drops to below 38 mph/60 km/h.

▷ Speed range between 12 mph/20 km/h and

50 mph/80 km/h: press the switch forward briefly or hold.

▷ Speed below 12 mph/20 km/h: press the

switch forward and hold.

Malfunction

The indicator lamp lights up briefly when the ignition is switched on and an acoustic signal is issued.

Display in the following situations:

▷ The rear spoiler is extended.

Retract the rear spoiler manually, or it is re‐ tracted again automatically at ap‐ prox. 12 mph/20 km/h.

▷ The rear spoiler cannot be extended from

the rear spoiler box.

Check whether the rear spoiler is free of snow or ice, for example. Clear the rear spoiler or de-ice it.

The warning lamp lights up and an acoustic signal is issued a number of times.

Display in the following situation:

The rear spoiler cannot be fully extended; re‐ frain from exceeding a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Have the system checked.

Extending the rear spoiler

Press the switch back.

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Vehicle equipment

Cruise control

The concept

The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

The vehicle stores and maintains the speed specified using the controls on the steering wheel.

Do not use cruise control

Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐ ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant speed, for instance:

▷ On curvy roads.

▷ In heavy traffic.

▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or

on a loose road surface.

Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.◀

Controls

At a glance

1 Maintaining, storing, and increasing the

speed

2 Activating/deactivating cruise control

3 Maintaining, storing, and reducing the

speed

4 Resuming cruise control

Switching on

Press button 2.

The indicator lamp lights up in the speedometer. Cruise control is ready to operate and can be activated.

Switching off

Press button 2.

▷ When activated: press twice.

▷ When interrupted: press once.

The displays go out. The stored target speed is cleared.

Interrupting

Press button 2.

The system is interrupted automatically if

▷ The brakes are applied.

▷ The clutch pedal is depressed.

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▷ The transmission position D is disengaged.

▷ DSC intervenes.

Maintaining, storing the current speed

Press button 1 or button 3.

The current speed is maintained and stored. It is displayed briefly in the tachometer.

On downhill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if the engine braking power is insufficient. On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if the engine power output is insufficient.

Increasing speed

▷ Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired

speed is reached.

Each time the button is pressed, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.

▷ Press and hold button 1 until the desired

speed is reached.

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. After the button is released, the achieved speed is maintained and stored.

Decreasing speed

Press button 3 repeatedly or hold it until the desired speed is reached.

The functions are the same those when the speed is increased, only that the speed is re‐ duced.

Resuming a speed stored beforehand

Press button 4.

The last stored speed is resumed and main‐ tained.

The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is switched off.

Display in the tachometer

The selected speed is displayed briefly.

If the display --- mph or --- km/h appears briefly, conditions may not be adequate to op‐ erate the system.

For better control

The indicator lamp lights up in the speedometer. Cruise control is ready to operate and can be activated.

Malfunction

The warning lamp in the tachometer lights up. The system is malfunctioning or has failed.

Park Distance Control PDC

The concept

PDC provides support when parking in reverse. Signal tones indicate that the vehicle is ap‐ proaching an object behind it. Measurements are made by four ultrasound sensors in the bumpers.

The range of these sensors is approx. 6 ft/2 m.

An acoustic warning is first given:

▷ By the two corner sensors at ap‐

prox. 24 in/60 cm.

▷ By the rear middle sensors at approx.

5 ft/1.50 m.

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Avoid driving quickly with PDC

PDC is a parking aid that can display ob‐ jects when the vehicle approaches them slowly, as is the case during parking maneuvers. Avoid driving toward an object quickly as the system may then be too late in issuing a warning for technical reasons.◀

Automatic operation

The system is activated after approx. one sec‐ ond when reverse gear or selector lever posi‐ tion R is engaged while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. Await this short pe‐ riod before setting the vehicle into motion.

Signal tones

The closer the vehicle is to the object, the shorter the intervals become. If the distance to a detected object is less than approx. 12 in/30 cm, a continuous tone is sounded.

If the distance remains constant, for example when driving parallel to a wall, the signal tone is stopped after approx. 3 seconds.

Volume

The signal tone volume can be adjusted.

Radio MINI Boost CD, refer to page 126.

Malfunction

The warning lamp lights up. PDC is mal‐ functioning or has failed. Have the sys‐ tem checked.

To ensure full functionality of the sensors, keep the sensors clean and free of ice. When using high-pressure washers, do not spray the sen‐ sors for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.

System limits

Check the traffic situation as well

PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐ tion. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐ dent could result from road users or objects located outside of the PDC detection range.

Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle may prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal tone.◀

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Climate

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also

Air conditioning

describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems.

1 Air volume

2 Cooling function

3 Recirculated air mode

4 Temperature

Air volume

Vary the air volume. The higher the rate, the more effective the heating or cooling will be.

The air flow rate may be reduced or the blower may be switched

off entirely to save on battery power.

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6 Vent settings

7 Windshield heating

Switching the system on/off

Turn the rotary switch for the air volume to 0. The blower and air conditioner are completely switched off and the air supply is cut off.

Set any air volume to switch on the air condi‐ tioning.

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Cooling function

The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running.

The cooling function cools and

dehumidifies the incoming air before reheating it as required, according to the temperature setting.

The cooling function helps to prevent conden‐ sation on the windows or to remove it quickly.

Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started.

To cool the air faster and more intensively when external temperatures are high, switch on the recirculated air mode.

Recirculated air mode

If the air outside the car has an

unpleasant odor or contains pol‐

lutants, shut off the supply to the

interior of the car temporarily.

The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.

Should the windows fog up in the recirculatedair mode, press the AUTO button or switch off the recirculated-air mode and increase the air volume if necessary. Make sure that air can flow onto the windshield.

Recirculated air mode is automatically deacti‐ vated at low external temperatures.

Only use recirculated air mode for a lim‐ ited period

The recirculated air mode should not be used continuously for lengthy periods; otherwise, the quality of the air inside the car will gradually deteriorate.◀

Temperature

Turn upward, red, to raise the temperature.

Turn downward, blue, to lower the temperature.

Rear window defroster

The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time.

The rear window defroster power may be lowered or even

switched off entirely to save on battery power.

Vent settings

Direct the flow of air to the win‐ dows area , or to the footwell . Intermediate positions are possi‐ ble.

, to the upper body

Windshield heating

The windshield heating switches off automatically after some time.

The windshield heating may be reduced or even switched off en‐

tirely to save on battery power.

Defrosting and defogging windows

Set the maximum air volume.

2. Air distribution in position .

By switching on the cooling function, the windows are defogged more rapidly.

3. Set the highest temperature, red.

4. Deactivate recirculated air mode.

5. Switch on the windshield heating if neces‐

sary.

6. Switch on the rear window defroster if nec‐

essary.

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Microfilter

The microfilter traps dust and pollen. The mi‐ crofilter is changed by the service center during routine maintenance work.

Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter

The microfilter traps dust and pollen. The acti‐ vated-charcoal filter provides additional protec‐

Automatic climate control

tion by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. The service center replaces this combined filter during routine maintenance.

1 Air volume, manual

2 AUTO program

3 Recirculated air mode

4 Maximum cooling

5 Manual air distribution

6 Temperature

Comfortable interior climate

The AUTO program offers the optimum air dis‐ tribution and air volume for virtually all condi‐ tions, refer to AUTO program below. Select a comfortable interior temperature only.

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sation

8 Cooling function

9 Rear window defroster

10 Windshield heating

The following sections contain more detailed information on the available setting options.

Most of these settings are stored for the remote control in use, Personal Profile settings, refer to page 21.

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Air volume, manual

Press the – button to reduce the air volume. Press the + button to increase the air volume.

The automatic mode for the air volume can be switched on

again using the AUTO button.

The air flow rate may be reduced or the blower may be switched off entirely to save on battery power. The display remains the same.

Switching the system on/off

Reduce the air volume by pressing the – button until the system is switched off. All displays go out.

Press the AUTO button to switch the automatic climate control back on.

AUTO program

The AUTO program automati‐ cally adjusts the air distribution to the windshield and side win‐ dows, toward the upper body

area, and into the footwell. The air volume and your specifications for the tem‐ perature are adjusted to outside influences due to the seasons, e. g., solar radiation.

The cooling function is switched on automati‐ cally with the AUTO program.

The program is switched off if the air distribu‐ tion is manually adjusted or the button is pressed again.

The effectiveness of the convertible program can be enhanced considerably by installing the wind deflector.

Recirculated air mode

If the air outside the car has an unpleasant odor or contains pol‐ lutants, shut off the supply to the interior of the car temporarily. The system then recirculates the

air currently within the vehicle.

Recirculated air mode is automatically deacti‐ vated at low external temperatures.

Only use recirculated air mode for a lim‐ ited period

The recirculated air mode should not be used continuously for lengthy periods; otherwise, the quality of the air inside the car will gradually deteriorate.◀

Maximum cooling

Automatic climate control switches to the lowest tempera‐ ture, a high air volume, and re‐ circulated air mode.

For maximum cooling, open the

vents for the upper body area.

Convertible program

When the convertible top is open, the convertible program is activated. In the convertible program, the automatic climate control is optimized for driving with the convertible top open. In addition, the air flow rate is increased as vehicle speed increases.

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The air is cooled as quickly as possible:

▷ At an external temperature above

32 ℉/0 ℃.

▷ When the engine is running.

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Manual air distribution

The flow of air is directed, as se‐ lected, to the windows, to the upper body area, or to the foot‐ well.

The automatic mode for the air distribution can be switched back on using the AUTO button.

Temperature

Set the desired temperature in‐

dividually.

The automatic climate control

achieves this temperature as

quickly as possible regardless of the season, using maximum cooling or heating power if necessary, and then maintains it.

When switching between different temperature settings in rapid succession, the automatic cli‐ mate control does not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.

Rear window defroster

The rear window defroster

switches off automatically after a

certain period of time.

Defrosting and defogging windows

Quickly removes ice and con‐

densation from the windshield

and front side windows. For this

purpose, also switch on the cool‐

ing function.

The windshield heating switches on automati‐ cally.

Windshield heating

The windshield heating switches off automatically after some time.

Cooling function

The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before reheating it as required, according to the temperature

setting. The passenger compart‐ ment can only be cooled with the engine run‐ ning.

The cooling function helps to prevent conden‐ sation on the windows or to remove it quickly.

Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started. Recir‐ culated air mode is switched on automatically if necessary.

The cooling function is switched on automati‐ cally when the AUTO button is pressed.

Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter

The microfilter traps dust and pollen. The acti‐ vated-charcoal filter provides additional protec‐ tion by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. The service center replaces this combined filter during routine maintenance.

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MINI John Cooper Works Coupé, Cooper S Coupé, Cooper Coupé, John Cooper Works Roadster User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

All around the steering wheel

Displays

Indicator/warning lamps

All around the center console

All around the shift/ selector lever

Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

Remote control/key

Personal Profile

Central locking system

Opening and closing: from the outside

Opening and closing: from the inside

Tailgate

Comfort Access

Alarm system

Power windows

MINI Convertible: wind deflector

MINI Roadster: manual convertible top

Adjusting

Vehicle equipment

Sitting safely

Seats

Safety belts

Head restraints

Mirrors

Steering wheel

Transporting children safely

Vehicle equipment

MINI Convertible: LATCH child restraint fixing system

Driving

Vehicle equipment

Ignition lock

Start/Stop button

Starting the engine

Engine stop

Handbrake

Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher

Washer/wiper system

Washer fluid

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission with Steptronic

Displays

Vehicle equipment

Tachometer

Coolant temperature

Fuel gauge

Computer

Always Open Timer

Settings and information

Formats and units of measure

Clock

Date

Service requirements

Check Control

Lamps

Vehicle equipment

At a glance

Adaptive Light Control

Fog lamps

Instrument lighting

Interior lamps

Safety

Vehicle equipment

Airbags

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

Driving stability control systems

Vehicle equipment

Antilock Brake System ABS

Brake assistant

Hill drive-off assistant

Sport button

Driving comfort

Vehicle equipment