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OWNER'S MANUAL.
MINI COUNTRYMAN PLUG-IN HYBRID.
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WELCOME TO MINI.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Thank you for choosing a MINI.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have
on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. Also use the
Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important notes on
vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features
available in your MINI. The manual also contains information designed to
enhance operating reliability and traffic safety, and to contribute to
maintaining the value of your MINI.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of
the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Get started now. We wish you driving fun and inspiration with your MINI.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Navigation, Entertainment and Communication can be called up via the
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
NOTES
Information.............................................................................................................................. 6
QUICK REFERENCE
Getting in............................................................................................................................... 16
Set-up and use.......................................................................................................................20
On the road............................................................................................................................ 24
AT A GLANCE
Dashboard.............................................................................................................................. 34
Central Information Display (CID)..................................................................................38
Voice activation system.................................................................................................... 46
General settings................................................................................................................... 49
Owner's Manual media.......................................................................................................61
MINI eDRIVE........................................................................................................................63
Safety of the hybrid system..............................................................................................66
CONTROLS
Opening and closing........................................................................................................... 68
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel..................................................................................92
Transporting children safely..........................................................................................104
Driving..................................................................................................................................110
Displays................................................................................................................................ 133
Lights.................................................................................................................................... 161
Safety.....................................................................................................................................167
Driving stability control systems.................................................................................191
Driving comfort................................................................................................................. 195
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Climate control...................................................................................................................216
Interior equipment............................................................................................................226
Storage compartments.....................................................................................................237
Cargo area............................................................................................................................240
DRIVING TIPS
Things to remember when driving.............................................................................. 248
Reducing fuel consumption...........................................................................................253
MOBILITY
Charging the vehicle........................................................................................................ 258
Refueling..............................................................................................................................269
Fuel........................................................................................................................................272
Wheels and tires................................................................................................................274
Engine compartment........................................................................................................291
Engine oil.............................................................................................................................294
Coolant..................................................................................................................................298
Maintenance....................................................................................................................... 300
Replacing components.................................................................................................... 302
Breakdown Assistance.................................................................................................... 307
Vehicle Care........................................................................................................................314
REFERENCE
Technical data.................................................................................................................... 320
Appendix..............................................................................................................................322
Everything from A to Z....................................................................................................324
© 2022 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
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Information
Using this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a
particular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline,
differences may exist between the printed
Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's
Manual in the vehicle.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for
the vehicle.
Owner's Manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication can be obtained as a printed book from the service
center.
The topics are also discussed in the
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Internet
Vehicle information and general information on MINI, e.g., on technology, are available on the Internet: www.miniusa.com.
Integrated Owner's Manual in the
vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically
describes features and functions found in
the vehicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual
can be displayed on the Control Display. Additional information, refer to page 61.
MINI Motorer’s Guide app
The app specifically describes features and
functions found in the vehicle. The app can
be displayed on smartphones and tablets.
MINI Motorer’s Guide Web
Driver’s Guide Web shows the most suitable information for the selected vehicle. If
possible, only equipment and functions that
are actually installed in the vehicle will be
explained. Driver’s Guide Web can be displayed in any current browser.
Symbols and displays
Additional sources of information
Service center
A service center will be glad to answer
questions at any time.
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Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Icon Meaning
Precautions that must be followed
in order to avoid the possibility of
injury to yourself and to others as
well as serious damage to the
vehicle.
Measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment.
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Icon Meaning
"..." Control Display texts used to select
individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the
voice activation system.
››...‹‹ Responses generated by the voice
activation system.
Action steps
Action steps to be carried out are presented
as a numbered list. The steps must be carried out in the defined order.
1. First action step.
2. Second action step.
Enumerations
Enumerations without mandatory order or
alternative possibilities are presented as a
list with bullet points.
– First possibility.
– Second possibility.
Icons on vehicle components
This symbol on a vehicle component
indicates that further information on the
component is available in the Owner's
Manual.
ponents results in the risk of life-threatening injury from electric shock.
Vehicle equipment and options
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the
model series. Therefore, this Owner's
Manual also describes and illustrates features and functions that are not available in
a vehicle, for example because of the selected optional equipment or the countryspecific version.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
For any options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, refer to the
Supplementary Owner's Manuals.
Your dealer’s service center is happy to answer any questions that you may have
about the features and options applicable to
your vehicle.
The symbols on parts of the vehicle indicate
that incorrect use of high-voltage technology or of orange-colored high-voltage com-
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Status of the Owner's Manual
Basic information
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a
policy of constant development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue
to embody the highest quality and safety
standards. In rare cases, therefore, the features described in this Owner's Manual may
deviate from those in your vehicle.
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Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline,
differences may exist between the printed
Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's
Manual in the vehicle.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for
the vehicle.
For Your Own Safety
Manufacturer
The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft,
BMW AG.
Intended use
Heed the following when using the vehicle:
– Owner's Manual.
– Information on the vehicle. Do not re-
move stickers.
– Technical vehicle data.
– The traffic, speed, and safety laws where
the vehicle is driven.
– Vehicle documents and statutory docu-
ments.
Warranty
Your vehicle is technically configured for
the operating conditions and registration
requirements applying in the country of
first delivery, also known as homologation.
If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necessary to adapt
your vehicle to potentially differing operating conditions and registration requirements. Noncompliance with homologation
requirements in a certain country may affect warranty coverage. Please consult the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty Booklet for
further information on warranty matters.
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, for instance the use
of modern materials and high-performance
electronics, requires suitable maintenance
and repair work.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to a MINI dealer’s service center. If
you choose to use another service facility,
the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends use of a facility that performs work,
e.g., maintenance and repair, according to
MINI specifications with properly trained
personnel, referred to in the Owner's
Manual as "another qualified service center
or repair shop".
If work is performed improperly, for instance maintenance and repair, there is a
risk of subsequent damage and related
safety risks.
Improperly performed work on the vehicle
paintwork can lead to a failure or fault of
components, e.g., the radar sensors, and
thereby result in a safety hazard.
Parts and accessories
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends the use of parts and accessory products approved by the manufacturer of the
MINI.
Approved parts and accessories, and advice
on their use and installation are available
from a MINI dealer's service center.
MINI parts and accessories were tested by
the manufacturer of the MINI for their
safety and suitability in MINI vehicles.
The manufacturer of your vehicle warrants
genuine MINI parts and accessories.
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not
evaluate whether each individual product
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from another manufacturer can be used
with MINI vehicles without presenting a
safety hazard, even if a country-specific official approval was issued. The manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate
whether these products are suitable for
MINI vehicles under all usage conditions.
California Proposition 65 Warning
For vehicles sold in California, the law requires vehicle manufacturers to provide the
following warning:
Warning
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of Automobile components and parts, including
components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Batteries also contain
other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your hands
after handling. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin
by washing thoroughly with soap and water. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a wellventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by
the following warranties:
– New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
– Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
– Federal Emissions System Defect War-
ranty.
– Federal Emissions Performance War-
ranty.
– California Emission Control System Lim-
ited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties
is listed in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Booklet.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted
and designed to meet the particular operating conditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving
pleasure while the vehicle is operated under
those conditions. If you wish to operate
your vehicle in another country or region,
you may be required to adapt your vehicle
to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements.
You should also be aware of any applicable
warranty limitations or exclusions for such
country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.
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Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain
the road safety, operational reliability and
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for maintenance measures:
– MINI maintenance system
Maintenance, refer to page 300.
– Maintenance Booklet, available online
and accessible via a QR code in the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty Booklet.
– Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models.
If the vehicle is not maintained or is improperly maintained, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle.
A failure to maintain your vehicle or improper maintenance may affect your warranty coverage. Please consult the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Booklet for further
information on warranty matters.
Refer to section on engine oil change regarding recommended service intervals for
oil changes.
Data memory
General information
Electronic control devices are installed in
the vehicle. Electronic control units process
data they receive from vehicle sensors, selfgenerate or exchange with each other. Some
control units are necessary for the vehicle
to function safely or provide assistance during driving, for instance driver assistance
systems. Furthermore, control units facilitate comfort or infotainment functions.
Information about stored or exchanged data
can be requested from the manufacturer of
the vehicle, in a separate booklet, for example.
Personal reference
Each vehicle is marked with a unique vehicle identification number. Depending on the
country, the vehicle owner can be identified
with the vehicle identification number, license plate and corresponding authorities.
In addition, there are other options to track
data collected in the vehicle to the driver or
vehicle owner, for instance via utilized
services.
Operating data in the vehicle
Control units process data to operate the vehicle.
For example, this includes:
– Status messages for the vehicle and its
individual components, e.g., wheel
RPM, wheel speed, deceleration, lateral
acceleration, engaged seat belt indicator.
– Ambient conditions, e.g., temperature,
rain sensor signals.
The processed data is only processed in the
vehicle itself and generally volatile. The
data is not stored beyond the operating period.
Electronic components, e.g. control units
and vehicle keys, contain components for
storing technical information. Information
about the vehicle condition, component usage, maintenance recommendations, events
or faults can be stored temporarily or permanently.
This information generally documents the
state of a component, a module, a system, or
the surrounding area, for instance:
– Operating states of system components,
for instance, fill levels, tire pressure,
battery status.
– Malfunctions and faults in important
system components, for instance lights
and brakes.
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– Responses by the vehicle to special driv-
ing situations such as airbag deployment or engagement of the driving stability control systems.
– Information on vehicle-damaging
events.
The data is required to perform the control
unit functions. Furthermore, it also serves
to detect and correct malfunctions, and
helps the vehicle manufacturer to optimize
vehicle functions.
The majority of this data is stored temporarily and is only processed within the vehicle
itself. In some circumstances the vehicle
may store some data for an additional but
limited period of time.
When servicing, for instance during repairs, service processes, warranty cases,
and quality assurance measures, this technical information can be read out from the vehicle together with the vehicle identification number.
A dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop can read
out the information. The diagnostic socket
required by law in the vehicle is used to
read out data.
The data is collected, processed, and used
by the relevant organizations in the service
network. The data documents technical conditions of the vehicle, which can be used to
determine vehicle maintenance status, and
facilitate quality improvement.
Fault and event memories in the vehicle can
be reset when a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair
shop performs repair or servicing work.
Data entry and data transfer into
the vehicle
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, comfort and individual settings can be stored in
the vehicle and modified or reset at any
time.
For example, this includes:
– Settings for the seat and steering wheel
positions.
– Chassis and climate control settings.
If necessary, data can be transferred to the
entertainment and communication system
of the vehicle, for instance via smartphone.
This includes the following depending on
the respective equipment:
– Multimedia data such as music, films or
photos for playback in an integrated
multimedia system.
– Address book data for use in conjunc-
tion with an integrated hands-free sys-
tem or an integrated navigation system.
– Entered navigation destinations.
– Data on the use of Internet services.
This data can be stored locally in the vehicle
or is found on a device that has been connected to the vehicle, e.g., a smartphone,
USB stick or MP3 player. If this data is
stored in the vehicle, it can be deleted at
any time.
This data is only transmitted to third parties
upon personal request as part of the use of
online services. The transmission depends
on the selected settings for the use of the
services.
Incorporation of mobile devices
Depending on the vehicle equipment, mobile devices connected to the vehicle,
for instance smartphones, can be controlled
via the vehicle control elements.
The sound and picture from the mobile devices can be played back and displayed
through the multimedia system. Certain information is transferred to the mobile devices at the same time. Depending on the type
of incorporation, this includes, for instance
position data and other general vehicle in-
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formation. This optimizes the way in which
selected apps, for instance navigation or
music playback, work.
There is no further interaction between the
mobile device and the vehicle, such as active access to vehicle data.
How the data will be processed further is
determined by the provider of the particular
app being used. The extent of the possible
settings depends on the respective app and
the operating system of the mobile device.
Services
General information
If the vehicle has a wireless network connection, it will enable data to be exchanged
between the vehicle and other systems. The
wireless network connection is realized via
an in-vehicle transmitter and receiver unit
or via personal mobile devices brought into
the vehicle, for instance smartphones. This
wireless network connection enables 'online
functions' to be used. These include online
services and apps supplied by the vehicle
manufacturer or by other providers.
Services from the vehicle
manufacturer
Where online services from the vehicle
manufacturer are concerned, the corresponding functions are described in the appropriate place, for instance the Owner's
Manual or manufacturer's web page. The
relevant legal information pertaining to data
protection may also be found on the manufacturer’s website. Personal data may be
used to perform online services. Data is exchanged over a secure connection, for instance with the IT systems of the vehicle
manufacturer intended for this purpose.
Any collection, processing, and use of personal data above and beyond that needed to
provide the services must always be based
on a legal permission, contractual arrangement or consent. It is also possible to activate or deactivate the data connection as a
whole. That is, with the exception of functions and services required by law such as
Assist systems.
Services from other providers
When using online services from other providers, these services are the responsibility
of the relevant provider and subject to their
data privacy conditions and terms of use.
The vehicle manufacturer has no influence
on the content exchanged during this process. Information on the way in which personal data is collected and used in relation
to services from third parties, the scope of
such data, and its purpose, can be obtained
from the relevant service provider.
Event Data Recorder EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crashlike situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that
will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
– How various systems in your vehicle
were operating.
– Whether or not the driver and passen-
ger seat belts were fastened.
– How far, if at all, the driver was depress-
ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal.
– How fast the vehicle was traveling.
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This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if
a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data
is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data, for instance name, gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the
type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Vehicle identification number
General information
Depending on the national-market equipment, the vehicle identification number is
located in different positions in the vehicle.
This chapter describes all possible positions
for the series.
Engine compartment
The engraved vehicle identification number
can be found in the engine compartment, on
the right-hand side of the vehicle.
Right nameplate
For 3-door models:
The vehicle identification number can be
found on the nameplate, on the right-hand
side of the vehicle.
For 5-door models:
The vehicle identification number can be
found on the nameplate, on the right-hand
side of the vehicle.
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Left nameplate
For 3-door models:
The vehicle identification number can be
found on the nameplate, on the left-hand
side of the vehicle.
For 5-door models:
The vehicle identification number can be
found on the nameplate, on the left-hand
side of the vehicle.
Reporting safety defects
For US customers
The following only applies to vehicles
owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box
1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227,
Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or MINI of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov
Windshield
The vehicle identification number can also
be found behind the windshield.
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For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a
safety-related defect to Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call
the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You
can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety.
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Getting in
Opening and closing
Buttons on the vehicle key
1 Unlocking
2 Locking
3 Unlocking the tailgate
With automatic trunk lid actuation:
open the tailgate
4 Panic mode
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Depending on the settings, either only the
driver's door or all vehicle access points are
unlocked.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press
the button on the vehicle key again to unlock the other vehicle access points.
Press and hold the button on the vehicle key after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are
opened, as long as the button on the vehicle
key is pressed.
Locking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle key.
All vehicle access points are locked.
Buttons for the central locking
system
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
Pressing the button locks the vehicle if the front doors are closed.
Unlocking
Pressing the button unlocks the vehicle.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Comfort Access
Principle
The vehicle can be accessed without operating the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in
your pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key when it is in close proximity or in
the interior.
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the door handle of the
driver's or front passenger door.
Opening and closing the tailgate with
no-touch activation
Principle
The trunk can be opened and closed contactless using the vehicle key you are carrying.
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle
at approx. one arm's length away from
the rear of the vehicle.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the
driving direction and immediately pull it
back.
Locking the vehicle
Press the button on the door handle of the
driver's or front passenger door.
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Without automatic tailgate: Unlocking
– Unlock the vehicle and then press the
button on the outer side of the tailgate.
– Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
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Depending on the setting, the doors may
also be unlocked.
With automatic tailgate: Opening
– Unlock the vehicle and press the button
on the tailgate.
– Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may
also be unlocked.
Without automatic tailgate: Closing
Closing the tailgate manually.
With automatic tailgate: Closing
Displays and control elements
In the vicinity of the steering
wheel
1 Low beams, fog lights
2 High beams, headlight flasher, turn sig-
nal
3 Instrument cluster
4 Window wiper system
Indicator/warning lights
The indicator/warning lights can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when
the engine is started or the ignition is
switched on.
Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.
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1 Safety switch
2 Power windows
3 Exterior mirrors
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All around the selector lever
1 Selector lever
2 Controller with buttons
3 Parking brake
Central Information Display (CID)
Principle
The Central Information Display (CID) combines the functions of a multitude of
switches. These functions can be operated
via the Controller.
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Press once: calls up the main
menu.
Press twice: displays all menu
items of the main menu.
Call up the Communication
menu.
Call up the Media/Radio menu.
Button Function
Press once: opens the previous
display.
Press and hold: open the menus
used last.
Call up the Options menu.
Voice control
Activating the voice control system
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
Wait for the signal tone.
Say the command.
This icon indicates that the voice acti-
vation system is active.
If no other commands are available, operate
the function via the Central Information
Display (CID).
Ending the voice control system
Press the button on the steering
wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Call up the destination input
menu for navigation.
Call up the CarPlay menu.
Call up the navigation map.
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Set-up and use
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
Manually adjustable seats
1 Longitudinal direction
2 Thigh support
3 Height
4 Backrest tilt
Electrically adjustable seats
Adjusting the head restraint
Height
– To raise: push the head restraint up.
– To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
1 Memory function
2 Lumbar support
3 Backrest tilt
4 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
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1 Adjusting
2 Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Mon-
itor
3 Folding in and out
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Adjusting the steering wheel
In four directions
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the prefer-
red height and angle to suit your seat
position.
3. Fold the lever back up.
Memory function
Principle
The following settings can be stored and, if
necessary, retrieved using the memory
function:
– Seat position.
– Exterior mirror position.
– Height of the Head-up Display.
Storing
1. Turn on the ignition.
2. Set the desired position.
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
The procedure stops when a seat setting
switch or one of the memory buttons is
pressed.
Once underway, adjustment of the seat position on the driver's side is disabled after a
short while.
Infotainment
Radio
Buttons and functions
Depending on the country and equipment
version, the radio has the following buttons.
Button Function
Press: turns sound output on/off.
Turn: adjusts the volume.
Change the entertainment
source.
Press once: changes the station/
track.
Press and hold: fast forward/
rewind the track.
Programmable memory buttons.
Changeover of wave range/satellite radio.
3. Press the button. The LED in
the button lights up.
4. Press the desired button 1 or 2 on the
seat while the LED is illuminated. The
LED goes out.
Calling up settings
The stored position is called up automatically.
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Navigation destination input
Entering a destination via address
State/province
1. "Navigation"
2. "Enter address"
3. "State/Province?"
4. Select the country from the list.
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Entering the address
The address can be entered in any order.
Example: entering the address via the town/
city
1. "City/Postal code?"
2. Enter the town/city.
The list is narrowed down further with
each entry.
3. Select the icon.
4. Select a town/city from the list.
5. If necessary, enter the street.
6. Select the street as you would the town/
city.
7. If necessary, enter a house number.
8. Select the icon.
9. Select a house number or range of house
numbers from the list.
Starting destination guidance
"Start guidance"
Destination guidance is started to the town/
city center if no street is entered.
Pairing the mobile phone
After the mobile phone is paired once with
the vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using the Central Information Display
(CID), the steering wheel buttons and spoken instructions.
6. To perform additional steps on the mo-
bile phone, refer to the operating instructions for the mobile phone: for instance search for or connect the
Bluetooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle.
7. Depending on the mobile device, a con-
trol number is displayed or the control
number must be entered.
– Compare the control number dis-
played on the Control Display with
the control number on the display of
the device. Confirm the control number on the device and on the Control
Display.
– Enter and confirm the same control
number on the device and via the
Central Information Display (CID).
The device is connected and displayed in
the device list.
Using the telephone
Accepting a call
Incoming call can be accepted via the Central Information Display (CID) or the button
on the steering wheel.
Via the Central Information Display (CID)
"Accept"
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on the Control Display.
5. Select the functions for which the mo-
bile phone is to be used.
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Via the button on the steering wheel
Press the button.
Via the instrument cluster
Use the OK button on the steering wheel to
select: "Accept"
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Dialing a number
1. "Communication"
2. "Dial number"
3. Select the numbers individually.
4. Select the icon.
Establish the connection via the additional
telephone:
1. Press the button.
2. "Call via"
Apple CarPlay preparation
Principle
CarPlay allows select functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice
control and the on-board monitor.
Functional requirements
– Compatible iPhone: iPhone 5 or later
with iOS 7.1 or later.
– Corresponding mobile contract.
– Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Siri voice control
are activated on the iPhone.
– If necessary, the setting for mobile data
must be activated on the iPhone.
– Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled in the
vehicle.
Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and
displayed in the device list.
Turning on Bluetooth and CarPlay
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. Select the following settings:
– "Bluetooth®"
– "Apple CarPlay"
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On the road
Driving
Activate/deactivate the driveready state
Ignition on/off
– On: press the Start/Stop
button.
Most of the indicator/
warning lights light up for
a varied length of time.
– Off: press the Start/Stop button again.
All indicator lights turn off.
– Radio-ready state: when the ignition is
switched off, press the ON/OFF button
on the radio or when the engine is running, press the Start/Stop button.
Some electrical components remain
ready for operation.
Activate/deactivate the drive-ready
state
Auto Start/Stop function
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save
fuel. The system switches off the combustion engine when conditions for electric
driving have been met. The ignition remains switched on.
READY appears on the tachometer. If necessary, the combustion engine starts automatically.
Parking brake
Set the electrical parking brake
Pull the switch when the vehicle is
stationary.
The LED and indicator light up.
Releasing
Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is pressed or
selector lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light turn off.
The parking brake is released.
Activating
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The drive-ready state is active: electric driving is possible, or the combustion engine
can be started.
Deactivating
1. Engage selector lever position P with
the vehicle stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
3. Set the parking brake, if needed.
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Steptronic transmission
Selector lever positions
Parking position P.
R is reverse.
Neutral N.
Gear position D.
Engage selector lever position P or R only
when the vehicle is stationary.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a gear position or reverse, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you
are ready to drive off.
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Selector lever lock
A lock prevents an inadvertent change from
selector lever position P to another selector
lever position and, depending on the transmission version, inadvertent switching to
selector lever position P or R.
To release the lock: with the brake pedal depressed, press the button on the front of the
selector lever, see arrow.
Steptronic transmission, Sport and
manual mode
Turn signal, high beams, headlight
flasher, roadside parking lights
Turn signal
– Blinking: press the lever past the resist-
ance point.
– Triple turn signal activation: lightly tap
the lever up or down.
– Brief blinking: press the lever to the re-
sistance point and hold it there for as
long as you want the turn signal to
blink.
High beams, headlight flasher
Sport program:
Press the selector lever to the left from se-
lector lever position D.
Manual mode:
– Downshifting: press the selector lever
forward.
– Upshifting: pull the selector lever rear-
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Press the lever forward or pull it backward.
– High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low
beams are switched on.
– High beams off/headlight flasher, ar-
row 2.
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Canada: roadside parking light
To illuminate the vehicle on one side.
– On: with the radio-ready state switched
off, press the lever either up or down
past the resistance point for approx.
2 seconds.
– Off: briefly press the lever to the resist-
ance point in the opposite direction.
Lights and lighting
Lighting functions
Icon Function
Front fog lights.
Window wiper system
Turning the wipers on/off and flick
wipe
Turning on
Press the lever up until the desired position
is reached.
– Resting position of the wipers: posi-
tion 0.
– Rain sensor: position 1.
– Normal wiper speed: position 2.
– Fast wiper speed: position 3.
Turning off and flick wipe
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Automatic headlight control.
Cornering light.
Lights off.
Daytime driving lights.
Parking lights.
Low beams.
Instrument lighting.
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Press the lever down.
– Switching off: press the lever down until
it reaches its basic setting.
– Flick wipe: press the lever down from
the basic setting.
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Rain sensor
Activate/deactivate
To activate: press the lever up once from its
basic setting, arrow 1.
To deactivate: press the lever back into the
basic setting.
Set interval period or sensitivity of the
rain sensor
Canada: window wiper system
Turning the wipers on/off and flick
wipe
Turning on
Tap up the lever or press it past the resist-
ance point.
– Normal wiper speed: tap up once.
– Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap
once beyond the resistance point.
Turning off and flick wipe
Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the lever.
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Press the lever down.
– To turn off fast wipe: press down twice.
– To turn off normal wipe: press down
once.
– Flick wipe: press down once.
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Rain sensor
Activate/deactivate
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Set interval period or sensitivity of the
rain sensor
Climate control
Air conditioning system
Button Function
Temperature.
Air conditioning.
Air recirculation mode.
Adjusts the air flow,
manual.
Adjusts the air distribution
manually.
Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the lever.
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Heated windshield.
Automatic climate control
Button Function
Temperature.
Air conditioning.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
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Button Function
Automatic air recirculation
control AUC/recirculatedair mode.
Adjusts the air flow,
manual.
Air distribution, manual.
Defrosts and defogs the
windows.
Heated windshield.
Rear window defroster.
Refueling stop
Charging the vehicle
Charging socket cover
Connecting the charging cable
To connect, engage selector lever posi-
tion P, deactivate the drive-ready state and
unlock the vehicle. Set the parking brake, if
needed.
Before unplugging, clean the area between
the charging socket cover and charging
socket and the charging cable plug as nec-
essary, for instance remove snow.
1. To open the charging socket cover,
press on the rear edge, arrow. The
charging socket cover opens.
2. Remove the cover of the charging cable
connector, if needed.
3. Connect the Mode 2 charging cable to
the domestic socket outlet or the Mode
3 charging cable to the port at the AC
charging station as needed.
4. Insert the appropriate charging cable
connector, and push it in until it engages.
The charging socket cover is located on the
left side of the vehicle.
Always keep charging socket clean and unobstructed.
Keep the charging socket cover closed
when the charging socket is not used.
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Removing
When the vehicle is locked, the charging
cable is locked. Unlock the vehicle before
removing the cable.
If necessary, clean the area between the
charging socket cover and charging socket,
for instance from snow, before removing it.
1. Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key
if it is locked.
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Charging cable is unlocked.
2. Press the release button on the handle,
arrow 1, and grasp the charging cable at
the gripping areas.
Charging process is interrupted.
3. Detach the charging cable from the
charging socket, arrow 2.
4. Put the charging socket lid back on.
5. Press on the charging socket cover until
it engages.
6. Attach cover of the charging cable con-
nector, if needed.
7. Detach the Mode 2 charging cable from
the domestic socket outlet or the Mode
3 charging cable from the port at the
AC charging station as needed.
8. Stow the charging cable.
At a charging station, insert the permanently installed charging cable in the
place provided for it.
The switch is located in the storage compartment of the driver's door.
1. Switch off drive-ready state.
2. Pull the switch to start the pres-
sure compensation.
The tank ventilation system status is
displayed in the instrument cluster. In
rare cases, tank ventilation can last several minutes.
When tank ventilating has finished, a
message is displayed in the instrument
cluster. The fuel filler flap is released for
opening.
3. Open the fuel filler flap.
If it is not possible to open the fuel filler
flap after tank ventilating, press the button again.
If it is still not possible to open the fuel
filler flap even after pressing the button
again, unlock the fuel filler flap manually.
Fuel cap
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the
rear edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap
opens.
Refueling
Ventilate the tank
Excess pressure may build up in the fuel
tank as a result of gasoline vapors; this
pressure is dissipated before the fuel cap is
opened.
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2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket at-
tached to the fuel filler flap.
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Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur
content.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline without
metallic additives.
Information on the recommended gasoline
quality can be found in the Owner's Manual.
Wheels and tires
Tire pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure values can be
found on the sign on the door pillar.
Displaying the engine oil level
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
Adding engine oil
General information
Safely park the vehicle and switch off the
ignition and drive-ready state before adding
engine oil.
Adding engine oil
Checking the tire pressure
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure
and correct it as needed:
– At least twice a month.
– Before embarking on an extended trip.
After correcting the tire pressure
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Monitor the tire pressure.
Electronic oil measurement
Prerequisites
A current measured value is available after
approx. 30 minutes of driving. During a
shorter trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip is displayed.
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Only add engine oil when the message is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Observe the top-up quantity in the message.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Observe recommended engine oil types.
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Providing assistance
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located above the Control Display.
Breakdown Assistance
MINI Roadside Assistance
This service can be reached around the
clock in many countries.
1. "MINI Connected"
2. "MINI Assist"
3. "MINI Roadside Assistance"
The contact to the MINI Roadside Assistance is established.
A telephone number is displayed, if
needed. Select to dial the telephone
number on a connected mobile phone.
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AT A GLANCE Dashboard
Dashboard
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
1 Power windows 87
2 Exterior mirror adjustment button 101
3 Buttons of the central locking sys-
tem 73
4 Lights
Front fog lights 164
Light switch 161
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Lights off
Daytime driving lights 163
Parking lights 161
Low beams 161
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Automatic headlight control 162
Cornering light 163
Automatic High Beam Assis-
tant 163
Instrument lighting 165
5 Steering wheel buttons, left
Camera-based cruise control
on/off 195
Cruise control on/off 202
Speed Limiter 187
Interrupting, continuing
cruise control
Cruise control: increase speed
Cruise control: reduce speed
Canada: roadside parking
light 162
Trip computer 151
7 Instrument cluster 133
8 Pitman arm, right
Wipers 120
Wiper on Canadian mod-
els 124
Rain sensor 121
Rain sensor on Canadian mod-
els 125
Cleaning windows 122
Rear wiper in Canadian models 122
Rear wiper 122
Clean the rear window 122
Camera-based cruise control:
reduce distance
Camera-based cruise control:
increase distance
6 Pitman arm, left
Turn signal 119
High beams, headlight flasher 119
Automatic High Beam Assistant
163
9 Steering wheel buttons, right
Voice control 46
Telephone
Confirm the selection 150
Move selection up 150
Move selection down 150
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Increase volume
Reduce volume
10 Horn, entire surface
11 Steering wheel heating 103
12 Adjusting the steering wheel 103
13 Unlocking the hood 292
14 Depending on the equipment: using tail-
15 Tank ventilation system 269
In the vicinity of the center console
gate 78
1 Hazard warning system 307
Intelligent Safety 178
2 Control Display 38
3 Radio/Multimedia
4 Glove compartment 237
5 Climate control 216
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6 PDC Park Distance Con-
trol 205
Rearview camera 208
Automatic Parking Assis-
tant 211
eDRIVE 114
Starting/stopping the engine,
switching drive-ready state
modes and the ignition
on/off 110
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Dynamic Stability Control 191
MINI Driving Modes
switch 193
In the vicinity of the headliner
7 Steptronic transmission selector
lever 128
8 Controller with buttons 41
9 Parking brake 117
1 Emergency Call, SOS 308
2 Indicator light, front passen-
ger airbag 170
3 Reading lights 165
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5 Panoramic glass sunroof 89
6 Interior lights 165
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AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID)
Central Information Display (CID)
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
Principle
The Central Information Display (CID) combines the functions of a multitude of
switches. These functions can be operated
via the Controller.
Safety information
Warning
Operating the integrated information systems and communication devices while
driving can distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Only use
the systems or devices when the traffic
situation allows. As warranted, stop and
use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary.
Input and display
Main menu
General information
The main menu is divided into two areas.
The left area contains menu items that can
be used to call up all functions from the onboard monitor. The menu items in the right
area show dynamic contents that enable
quick access to certain functions.
Media/Radio
All functions of the entertainment system,
for instance radio stations or pairing with
external devices.
Communication
Telephone and message function, e-mail and
calendar and connecting and managing mobile devices, for instance smartphones.
Navigation
Access to the navigation system, destination input and traffic bulletins. Configurable
map views and other functions, such as
points of interest.
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My MINI
Information on vehicle status and setting
options for vehicle and on-board monitor.
Access to the Integrated Owner's Manual.
MINI Connected
Access to apps and vehicle functions. Additional apps and vehicle functions can be
purchased from the MINI Connected Store.
Notifications
Access to all incoming messages in the vehicle, for instance Check Control messages.
Letters and numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering upper and lower case letters, numbers and characters:
Icon Function
Change between capital
and lower-case letters.
Insert blank space.
Use voice control.
Confirm entry.
Activating/deactivating the
functions
Several menu items are preceded by a
checkbox. The checkbox indicates whether
the function is activated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Status information
General information
The status field can be found in the upper
area of the Control Display. Status information is displayed in the form of symbols.
Radio
Icon Meaning
HD Radio station is being re-
ceived.
Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone
Without navigation system
Select the icon.
Entry comparison
When entering names and addresses, the
choice is narrowed down with every letter
entered and letters may be added automatically.
Entries are continuously compared with
data stored in the vehicle.
– Only those letters are offered during en-
try for which data is available.
– Destination search: place names can be
entered in all languages that are available on the Control Display.
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Icon Meaning
Incoming or outgoing call.
Missed call.
Signal strength of mobile phone
network.
Symbol flashes: network search.
Mobile phone network is not avail-
able.
Roaming is active.
SMS text message received.
Message received.
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Icon Meaning
Reminder.
Sending not possible.
Entertainment
Icon Meaning
Bluetooth audio.
USB audio interface.
Mobile phone audio interface.
Apple CarPlay.
Other symbols
Icon Meaning
Check Control message.
The sound output has been
switched off.
Encrypted connection not active.
Request for the current vehicle po-
sition.
Checking the current vehicle posi-
tion.
Selecting the display
The display can be selected in menus which
support the split screen function.
1. Tilt the Controller to the right until the
split screen is selected.
2. Press the Controller.
3. Select the desired setting.
Specifying the number of displays
It is possible to specify the number of displays.
1. Tilt the Controller to the right until the
split screen is selected.
2. Press the Controller.
3. "Personalize menu"
4. Select the desired setting.
5. Tilt the Controller to the left.
Control elements
Overview
Split screen
General information
Additional information can be displayed on
the right side of the split screen, for instance information from the trip computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called
split screen, this information remains visible even when changing to another menu.
Switching the split screen on/off
1. Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
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1 Control Display
2 Controller
Control Display
General information
To clean the Control Display, follow the vehicle care instructions, refer to page 318.
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In the case of very high temperatures on
the Control Display, for instance due to intense solar radiation, the brightness may be
reduced down to complete deactivation.
Once the temperature is reduced, for instance through shade or air conditioning
system, the normal functions are restored.
Safety information
NOTICE
Objects in the area in the front of the Control Display can slip and damage the Control Display. There is a risk of damage to
property, among other potential damage.
Do not place objects in the area in front of
the Control Display.
Switching on/off automatically
The Control Display is switched on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked or as
soon as the Control Display is needed for
operation.
In certain situations, the Control Display is
switched off automatically, for instance if
no operation is performed on the vehicle for
several minutes.
Controller
General information
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings.
Operation
– Turn to switch between menu items, for
example.
– Press to select a menu item, for example.
Switching on/off manually
The Control Display can also be switched off
manually.
1. Press the button.
2. "Turn off control display"
Press the Controller or any button on the
Controller to switch it back on again.
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– With navigation system: tilt in four di-
rections to switch between displays, for
example.
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Button Function
– Without navigation system: tilt in two
directions to switch between displays,
for example.
Operating via the Controller
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
Buttons on the Controller
With navigation system: opens
navigation map.
Without navigation system: call
up the CarPlay map.
Press once: opens the previous
display.
Press and hold: open the menus
used last.
Call up the Options menu.
Button Function
Press once: calls up the main
menu.
Press twice: displays all menu
items of the main menu.
With navigation system: opens
the Communication menu.
With navigation system: opens
the Media/Radio menu.
Without navigation system: open
the Audio menu.
Without navigation system:
opens the Telephone menu.
With navigation system: opens
destination input menu for navigation.
Call up the CarPlay menu.
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The main menu is displayed.
All Central Information Display (CID) func-
tions can be called up via the main menu.
Adjusting the main menu
1. Press the button twice.
All menu items of the main menu are
displayed.
2. Select a menu item.
3. To move the menu item to the desired
position, tilt the Controller to the right
or left.
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Selecting menu items
Highlighted menu items can be selected.
1. Turn the Controller until the desired
menu item is highlighted.
2. Press the Controller.
Adjusting menu contents
The display of menus "Media/Radio",
"Communication" and "MINI Connected" can
be adjusted, for instance to remove the entries of functions that are not used from the
menu.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. Select the menu.
2. "Personalize menu"
3. Select desired menu contents to be dis-
played.
Dynamic contents
You can display dynamic contents within
the menu items. The contents of the menu
items update automatically, e.g., the active
destination guidance in the navigation.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Contents of main menu"
Changing between displays
After a menu item is selected, for instance
"System settings", a new display appears.
– Tilt the Controller to the left.
The current display closes and the previous display is shown.
– Press the button.
The previous display re-opens.
– Tilt the Controller to the right.
The new display opens.
An arrow indicates that additional displays
can be opened.
Opening recently used menus
The recently used menus can be displayed.
The recently used menus are displayed.
Going to the Options menu
Press the button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
The menu consists of various areas, for in-
stance:
– "Split screen": screen settings.
– "Media/Radio": control options for the
selected main menu.
– "Save station": if applicable, further con-
trol options for the selected menu.
Entering letters and numbers
Input
1. Turn the Controller: select letters or
numbers.
2. : confirm entry.
Deleting
Icon Function
Press the Controller: de-
lete letters or number.
or
Hold the Controller down:
delete all letters or numbers.
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Using alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries, the letters for which there is an entry
are displayed at the left edge.
1. Turn the Controller to the left or right
quickly.
All letters for which there are entries
are displayed on the left edge.
2. Select the first letter of the desired en-
try.
The first entry of the selected letter is
displayed.
Operation via touchscreen
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the
Control Display is equipped with a touchscreen.
Touch the touchscreen with your fingers.
Do not use any objects.
Opening the main menu
Tap on the icon.
Adjusting the main menu
1. Tap on the icon.
2. Drag the menu item to the desired posi-
tion on the right or left.
Selecting menu items
Tap the desired menu item.
Dynamic contents
You can display dynamic contents within
the menu items. The contents of the menu
items update automatically, e.g., the active
destination guidance in the navigation.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Contents of main menu"
Changing between displays
After a menu item is selected, a new display
opens.
An arrow indicates that additional displays
can be opened.
– Swipe to the left.
– Tap arrow.
The new display opens.
The main menu is displayed.
All Central Information Display (CID) func-
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Entering letters and numbers
Input
1. Tap the icon on the touchscreen.
A keyboard is displayed on the Control
Display.
2. Enter desired letters and numbers.
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Deleting
Icon Function
Tapping the icon: deletes the letter
or number.
Tapping and holding the icon all
letters: deletes all letters or numbers.
Operating navigation map
The navigation map can be moved using the
touchscreen.
Function Operation
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Drag in or out with the
fingers.
Programmable memory buttons
General information
The Central Information Display (CID) functions can be stored on the programmable
memory buttons and called up directly, for
instance radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the driver profile
currently used.
tion is established when a phone number is
selected.
Displaying the key assignment
Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The assignment of the buttons is displayed
in the upper area of the Control Display.
Deleting the button assignments
1. Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously
for approx. 5 seconds.
2. "OK"
Storing a function
1. Select the function via the Central Infor-
mation Display (CID).
2. Press and hold the desired but-
ton, until a signal sounds.
Executing a function
Press the button.
The function will work immediately.
This means, for instance that the connec-
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Voice activation system
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
Principle
Most functions displayed on the Control
Display can be operated by voice commands
via the voice activation system. The system
supports you with announcements during
input.
General information
– Functions that can only be used when
the vehicle is stationary can only be operated via the voice activation system to
a limited extent.
– The system uses a special microphone
on the driver's side.
– ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes ver-
bal instructions to use with the voice activation system.
Functional requirements
– A language must be set via the Control
Display that is supported by the voice
activation system. To set the language,
refer to page 49.
– Always say commands in the language
of the voice activation system.
Using the voice activation system
Activating the voice control system
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
Wait for the signal tone.
Say the command.
This icon indicates that the voice acti-
vation system is active.
No other commands may be available. In
this case, operate the function via the Central Information Display (CID).
Ending the voice control system
Press the button on the steering
wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands
General information
Most menu items on the Control Display can
be spoken as commands.
Commands from other menus can also be
spoken.
You can also select list entries such as
phone list entries via the voice activation
system. Read these list entries out loud exactly as they are shown in the respective
list.
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Displaying possible commands
The following is displayed in the top area of
the Control Display:
– Some possible commands for the current
menu.
– Some possible commands from other
menus.
– Status of the speech recognition.
– Encrypted connection is not availa-
ble.
Help on the voice activation system
– ›General information on voice control‹:
have information on the operating principle of the voice activation system read
out loud.
– ›Help‹: have help for the current menu
read out loud.
Example: going to the sound settings
The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the Controller.
1. Switch on the Entertainment sound out-
put, if needed.
2. Press the button on the steer-
ing wheel.
3. ›Media and radio‹
4. ›Tone‹
The short version of the voice control plays
back short messages in abbreviated form.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Language"
4. "Speech mode:"
5. Select the desired setting.
Activating speech recognition via
the server
The speech recognition feature via the
server provides a dictation function and a
natural method of destination input while
improving the quality of voice recognition.
To use the functions, data is transmitted to
a service provider via an encrypted connection and stored locally there.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Language"
4. "Server speech recognition"
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the voice
guidance until the desired volume is set.
– The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is
changed.
– The volume is stored for the profile cur-
rently used.
Settings
Setting the voice control
You can set the system to use standard dialog or a short version.
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Do not use the voice activation system to
initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful
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situations, the voice and vocal pitch can
change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a telephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 308, close to the interior mirror.
System limits
– Certain noises can be detected and may
lead to problems. Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof closed.
– Noises from the front passenger or the
rear seat bench can impair the system.
Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
– Major language dialects can cause prob-
lems with the speech recognition feature. Speak loud and clear.
Using the voice activation system of the smartphone
A smartphone connected to the vehicle can
be used via voice control.
Activate voice command response on the
smartphone for this purpose.
1. Press and hold the button on
the steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
Voice command response is activated on
the smartphone.
2. Release the button.
If activation is successful, a confirmation appears on the Control Display.
If it was not possible to activate voice command response, the list of Bluetooth devices
appears on the Control Display.
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Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
Language
Adjusting the language
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. If necessary, "Language"
4. "Language:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Time
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Setting the time
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time:"
5. Turn the Controller until the desired
hours are displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
7. Turn the Controller until the desired mi-
nutes are displayed.
8. Press the Controller.
Setting the time format
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time format:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Setting the time zone
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time zone:"
5. Select the desired setting.
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Setting the date
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Date and time"
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4. "Date:"
5. Turn the Controller until the desired day
is displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
7. Make the settings for the month and
year.
Setting the date format
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Date format:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Setting the units of measurement
You can set the units of measurement for
some values, for example, consumption, distances and temperature.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Units"
4. Select the desired menu item.
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Activating/deactivating the display of the current vehicle position
Principle
If vehicle tracking has been activated, the
current vehicle position can be displayed in
the MINI app.
Activating/deactivating
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Data privacy"
4. "Vehicle tracking"
5. Select the desired setting.
Activating/deactivating popups
For some functions, pop-ups are displayed
automatically on the Control Display. Some
of these pop-ups can be activated or deactivated.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Pop-ups"
4. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
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Control Display
Brightness
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness at night"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired
brightness is set.
7. Press the Controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Depending on the light conditions, the
brightness control may not be clearly visible.
Instrument cluster with enhanced features: color world
Principle
The display of the display content can be
configured individually, for instance in a
harmonic color style.
General information
The setting of the color world effects the
following display content:
– On-board monitor.
– Instrument cluster.
– Head-up Display.
Depending on the equipment, the color
world can be applied as basic display for the
LED ring on the central instrument.
LED ring on the central instrument cluster,
refer to page 155.
Setting the color world
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Color scheme"
5. Select the desired setting.
Notifications
Principle
The menu centrally displays all messages arriving in the vehicle in list form.
General information
The following messages can be displayed:
– Traffic messages.
– Communication messages, for example
e-mails, SMS text messages or remind-
ers.
– Check Control messages.
– Messages on service notifications.
– Messages from the vehicle manufac-
turer.
Notifications are additionally displayed in
the status field.
Retrieving notifications
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "Notifications"
2. Select the desired notification.
The menu in which the notification is displayed will open.
Deleting notifications
Notifications can be deleted from the list.
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Sustained Check Control messages or messages from the vehicle manufacturer with
important customer information are displayed as long as they are relevant.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "Notifications"
2. Select the desired notification.
3. Press the button.
4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all
notifications"
Settings
The following settings can be adjusted:
– Select the applications, from which noti-
fications will be permitted.
– Sort the notifications according to date
or priority.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Notifications"
4. Select the desired setting.
Data protection
Data transfer
Principle
The vehicle offers various functions which
require data to be transferred to MINI or a
service provider. The data transfer can be
deactivated for some functions.
General information
With data transfer deactivated, the respective function cannot be used.
Only make these settings while stationary.
Activate/deactivate
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Data privacy"
4. Select the desired setting.
Deleting personal data in the
vehicle
Principle
Depending on the usage, the vehicle stores
personal data, such as stored radio stations.
This personal data can be permanently deleted via the Central Information Display
(CID).
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
following data is deleted:
– Driver profile settings.
– Stored radio stations.
– Stored programmable memory buttons.
– Travel and trip computer information.
– Music collection.
– Navigation, for instance stored destina-
tions.
– Phone book.
– Office data, for instance voice memos.
– Login accounts.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take
up to 15 minutes.
Functional requirement
Data can only be deleted while stationary.
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Deleting data
Note and follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Data privacy"
4. "Delete personal data"
5. "Delete personal data"
6. "OK"
7. Exit and lock the vehicle.
The deletion process takes 15 minutes to
complete.
If not all data was deleted, repeat the deletion.
Canceling deletion
Start the engine to cancel deletion of the
data.
Connections
Principle
Various connection types are available for
using mobile devices in the vehicle. The
connection type to select depends on the
mobile device and the desired function.
General information
The following overview shows possible
functions and the suitable connection types
for them. The range of functions depends on
the mobile device.
Function Connec-
tion type
Making calls via the handsfree system.
Using phone functions via
the Central Information Display (CID).
Using the smartphone Office functions.
Playing music from the
smartphone or the audio
player.
Using compatible apps via
the Central Information Display (CID).
USB storage device:
Exporting and importing
driver profiles.
Update the software.
Playing music.
Playing videos from the
smartphone or the USB device.
Using Apple CarPlay apps
via the Central Information
Display (CID) and voice operation.
The following connection types require one-
time pairing with the vehicle:
– Bluetooth.
– Apple CarPlay.
Paired devices are automatically recognized
later on and connected to the vehicle.
Bluetooth.
Bluetooth
or USB.
Bluetooth
or USB.
USB.
USB.
Bluetooth
and Wi-Fi.
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Safety information
Warning
Operating the integrated information systems and communication devices while
driving can distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Only use
the systems or devices when the traffic
situation allows. As warranted, stop and
use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary.
Compatible devices
General information
Information on compatible mobile devices
is available as follows:
– On the MINI homepage.
– Via Hotline/Customer Support
– At a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
With a search for compatible devices, you
may have to state the vehicle identification
number and the software part number.
These numbers can be displayed in the vehicle.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Bluetooth® info"
6. "System information"
A software update, refer to page 59, can
be performed.
Bluetooth connection
Functional requirements
– Compatible device, refer to page 54,
with Bluetooth interface.
– The vehicle key is in the vehicle.
– The device is ready for operation.
– Bluetooth is activated on the device and
in the vehicle, refer to page 54.
– Bluetooth presettings, such as visibil-
ity, may be required on the device; refer
to the operating instructions of the de-
vice.
Switching on Bluetooth
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Bluetooth®"
Activating/deactivating telephone
functions
To use all supported functions of a mobile
phone, the following functions must be activated prior to pairing.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. Select the desired setting:
– "Office"
Activate function to transmit short
messages, e-mails, calendars, tasks,
memos, and reminders to the vehi-
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cle. Costs can be incurred by transmitting all data to the vehicle.
– "Contact images"
Activate function to show the contact pictures.
Pairing the mobile device with the
vehicle
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
5. Select the functions for which the de-
vice will be used:
– "Telephone"
– "Bluetooth® audio"
– "Apps"
– "Apple CarPlay"
The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on the Control Display.
6. On the mobile device, search for Blue-
tooth® devices in the surrounding area.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle ap-
pears on the mobile device display.
Select the Bluetooth name of the vehi-
cle.
7. Depending on the mobile device, a con-
trol number is displayed or the control
number must be entered.
– Compare the control number dis-
played on the Control Display with
the control number on the display of
the device.
Confirm the control number on the
device and on the Control Display.
– Enter and confirm the same control
number on the device and via the
Central Information Display (CID).
The device is connected and displayed
in the device list.
If connection was not successful: Frequently Asked Questions, refer to
page 55.
Frequently Asked Questions
All prerequisites are met and all required
steps were completed in the specified order.
Despite that, the mobile device does not
function as expected.
In this case, the following explanations can
help:
Why could the mobile phone not be paired
or connected?
– There are too many Bluetooth devices
connected to the mobile phone or vehicle.
Delete Bluetooth connections with other
devices.
Delete all known Bluetooth connections
from the device list on the mobile phone
and start a new device search.
– The mobile phone is in power-save mode
or has only a limited remaining battery
life.
Charge the mobile phone.
Why does the mobile phone no longer react?
– The applications on the mobile phone do
not function anymore.
Switch the mobile phone off and on
again.
– Possibly too high or too low ambient
temperatures for mobile phone operation.
Do not subject the mobile phone to extreme ambient temperatures.
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Why can phone functions not be used via
the Central Information Display (CID)?
– The mobile phone may not be properly
configured, for instance as Bluetooth audio device.
Connect the mobile phone with the telephone or additional telephone function.
Why are no or not all telephone book entries displayed or why are they incomplete?
– Transmission of the telephone book en-
tries is not yet complete.
– It is possible that only the telephone
book entries of the mobile phone or the
SIM card are transmitted.
– It may not be possible to display tele-
phone book entries with special characters.
– It may not be possible to transmit con-
tacts from social networks.
– The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.
– Data volume of the contact too large, for
instance due to stored information such
as memos.
Reduce the data volume of the contact.
– A mobile phone is only connected as an
audio source.
Reconfigure the mobile phone and con-
nect it with the telephone or additional
telephone function.
How can the telephone connection quality
be improved?
– The strength of the Bluetooth signal on
the mobile phone can be adjusted, depending on the mobile phone.
– Insert the mobile phone into the wire-
less charging tray.
– Adjust the volume of the microphone
and loudspeakers separately.
If all points in this list have been checked
and the required function is still not available, contact Customer Relations, a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
USB connection
General information
The following mobile devices can be connected to the USB port:
– Mobile phones.
– Audio devices with USB port, for in-
stance MP3 players.
– USB storage devices.
Common file systems are supported.
FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended
formats.
A connected USB device will be supplied
with charge current via the USB port if the
device supports this. Follow the maximum
charge current of the USB port.
The following uses are possible on USB
ports with data transfer:
– Exporting and importing driver profiles,
refer to page 81.
– Playing music files via USB audio.
– Playing videos via USB video.
– Loading of software updates, refer to
page 59.
Follow the following when connecting:
– Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB port.
– Use a flexible adapter cable.
– Protect the USB device against mechani-
cal damage.
– Due to the large number of USB devices
available on the market, it cannot be
guaranteed that every device is operable
on the vehicle.
– Do not expose USB devices to extreme
environmental conditions, such as very
high temperatures; refer to the operat-
ing instructions of the device.
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– Due to the many different compression
techniques, proper playback of the media stored on the USB device cannot be
guaranteed in all cases.
– To ensure proper transmission of the
stored data, do not charge a USB device
via the onboard socket, when it is connected to the USB port.
– Depending on how the USB device is be-
ing used, settings may be required on
the USB storage device, refer to the op-
erating instructions of the device.
Not compatible USB devices:
– USB hard drives.
– USB hubs.
– USB memory card readers with multiple
slots.
– HFS-formatted USB devices.
– Devices such as fans or bulbs.
Functional requirement
Compatible device, refer to page 54, with
USB port.
Connecting the device
Connect the USB device using a suitable
adapter cable to a USB port, refer to
page 232.
The USB device is connected to the vehicle
and displayed in the device list.
Apple CarPlay preparation
Principle
CarPlay allows select functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice
control and the on-board monitor.
Functional requirements
– Compatible iPhone, refer to page 54.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
– Corresponding mobile contract.
– Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Siri voice control
are activated on the iPhone.
– Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled in the
vehicle.
– If necessary, the setting for mobile data
must be activated on the iPhone.
Turning on Bluetooth and CarPlay
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. Select the following settings:
– "Bluetooth®"
– "Apple CarPlay"
Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
Pairing an iPhone with the vehicle, refer to
page 55, via Bluetooth
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and
displayed in the device list, refer to
page 58.
Operation
For more information, refer to the
Integrated Owner's Manual or the Owner's
Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
All prerequisites are met and all required
steps were completed in the specified order.
Despite that, the mobile device does not
function as expected.
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In this case, the following explanations can
help:
The iPhone has already been paired with
Apple CarPlay. When a new connection is
set up, CarPlay can no longer be selected.
– Delete the iPhone concerned from the
device list.
– On the iPhone, delete the vehicle con-
cerned from the list of stored vehicles
under Bluetooth and under Wi-Fi.
– Pair the iPhone as a new device.
If the steps listed have been carried out and
the required function is still not available:
contact Customer Relations, a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Managing mobile devices
General information
– After one-time pairing, the devices are
automatically recognized and recon-
nected when the ignition is switched on.
– The data stored on the SIM card or in
the mobile phone is transferred to the
vehicle after recognition.
– For some devices, certain settings may
be necessary, for instance authorization,
see operating instructions of the device.
Displaying the device list
All devices paired and/or connected with
the vehicle are displayed in the device list.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
An icon indicates, for which function a device is used.
Icon Function
"Telephone"
"Additional telephone"
"Bluetooth® audio"
"Apps"
"Apple CarPlay"
Configuring the device
Functions can be activated or deactivated
for paired and connected devices.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select the desired device.
5. Select the desired setting.
If a function is assigned to a device, the
function will be deactivated where appropriate for a device that is already connected
and the device will be disconnected.
Disconnecting the device
The device's connection to the vehicle is
disconnected.
The device remains paired and can be connected again, refer to page 58.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select device.
5. "Disconnect device"
Connecting the device
A disconnected device can be reconnected.
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Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select device.
5. "Connect device"
The functions that were assigned to the de-
vice before disconnecting are assigned to
the device when it is reconnected. The func-
tions may be deactivated on a device al-
ready connected.
Deleting the device
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select device.
5. "Delete device"
The device is disconnected and removed
from the device list.
Swapping the telephone and additional
telephone
If two mobile phones are connected to the
vehicle, the functions of the telephone and
additional telephone can be switched.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."
Software update
General information
The vehicle supports a large number of mobile devices, for instance mobile phones and
MP3 players. Software updates are available
for many of the supported devices. The vehicle is kept up-to-date via regular vehicle
software updates.
Contact a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop for
information on available software updates.
Displaying the version of the installed
software
The software version installed in the vehicle
is displayed.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Show current version"
If an update has been carried out before, select the desired version to display additional
information.
Updating software via USB
The software may only be updated when the
vehicle is stationary.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. Store the file for the software update in
the main folder of a USB device.
2. Connecting USB device to the USB port.
3. "My MINI"
4. "System settings"
5. "Software update"
6. "Update software"
7. "USB"
8. "Install software"
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9. "OK"
10. Wait for the update to complete.
11. Confirm system restart.
Restoring the software version
You can restore the software to the version
prior to the last update or to its factory settings.
The software may only be restored when
the vehicle is stationary.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Restore software"
– "Previous version"
5.
The previous software version is restored.
– "Default software settings"
The first software version is restored.
6. "Remove software"
7. "OK"
8. Wait for software restore.
9. Confirm system restart.
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Owner's Manual media
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
General information
You can use the following media formats to
call up the content in the Owner's Manual:
– Printed Owner's Manual, refer to
page 61.
– Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehi-
cle, refer to page 61.
Printed Owner's Manual
Principle
The printed Owner's Manual describes all
standard, country-specific, and optional
equipment offered with the series.
Supplementary Owner's Manuals
Also follow the Supplementary Owner's
Manuals, which are included in addition to
the onboard literature.
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Principle
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically
describes features and functions found in
the vehicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual
can be displayed on the Control Display.
Selecting the Owner's Manual
1. Press the button.
2. "My MINI"
3. "Owner's Manual"
4. Select the desired method of accessing
the contents.
Scrolling through the Owner's
Manual
Turn the Controller, until the next or previous contents are displayed.
Context help
General information
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication can be obtained as a printed book from the service
center.
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The section of the Owner's Manual relating
to the function that is currently selected
can be displayed directly.
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Opening via Central Information
Display (CID)
Change directly to the Options menu from
the function on the Control Display:
1. Press the button.
2. "Owner's Manual"
Opening when a Check Control
message is displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on
the Control Display:
"Owner's Manual"
Changing between a function and the
Owner's Manual
To switch from a function, for instance
radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control
Display and to alternate between the two
displays:
1. Press the button.
2. "Owner's Manual"
3. Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.
4. Press the button again to return to
the last displayed function.
5. Press the button to return to the
page of the Owner's Manual displayed
last.
To alternate continuously between the last
displayed function and the last displayed
page of the Owner's Manual, repeat steps 4
& 5. Opens a new display every time.
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Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
Hybrid system
Principle
This MINI is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to
the combustion engine, the vehicle features
a high-voltage system that consists of an
electric motor and a high-voltage battery
among other things.
The hybrid system can move the vehicle entirely on battery power. It can also support
the combustion engine in certain situations.
in the high-voltage battery and is used to
drive the electric motor.
The vehicle can be charged, refer to
page 258, via the charging socket at charging stations or domestic socket outlets.
Overview
1 Combustion engine
2 Control-system electronics, electric mo-
tor
3 Electric motor
4 High-voltage cables: orange
5 High-voltage battery
6 Charging socket
7 Vehicle battery
General information
The vehicle does not consume any fuel
while driving purely electrically. This enables environmentally friendly driving without emissions in certain conditions, for example, in city traffic. If the combustion
engine is used, the hybrid system support
reduces fuel consumption even further.
In addition to this, the electric motor acts as
an alternator: during braking and in coasting/overrun mode, the electric motor converts the vehicle's kinetic energy into electrical energy. The electrical energy is stored
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Electric driving: ePOWER
When certain prerequisites, refer to
page 114, are met, the vehicle is powered
only by the electric motor.
Variable drive type
The combustion engine drives the front axle
and the electric motor the rear axle. Depending on the operating condition, the vehicle has the options of front-wheel drive,
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rear-wheel drive or combined for all-wheel
drive.
Follow the information about electric driving ePOWER, driving with the combustion
engine POWER, and the driving stability
control systems.
Support from the electric motor
Driving off and accelerating require a lot of
energy.
To optimize acceleration and to reduce fuel
consumption, the electric motor boosts the
combustion engine, refer to page 117. To
do this, the electric motor uses the energy
saved in the high-voltage battery.
Driving with the combustion engine:
POWER
The combustion engine, refer to page 116,
provides the main drive power to move the
vehicle. If required, the high-voltage battery
is charged at the same time.
The hybrid system always starts the combustion engine automatically.
Auto Start/Stop function, coasting
The Auto Start/Stop function, refer to
page 113, switches the combustion engine
off while the vehicle is moving, when braking, when rolling to a halt, and while the vehicle is stopped. The condition of rolling
with the combustion engine switched off is
referred to as coasting. Convenience functions such as the automatic climate control
are supplied by the high-voltage battery and
can remain switched on.
Energy recovery: CHARGE
The high-voltage battery of the hybrid system is charged through energy recovery
while driving.
The electric motor acts as an alternator and
converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle
into electrical energy, refer to page 117.
Charging the vehicle
The high-voltage battery of the vehicle can
be charged, refer to page 258, via the
charging socket at charging stations or domestic socket outlets.
Regular and complete charging of the highvoltage battery reduces the fuel consumption by using electric energy.
Climate control while parking and
charging
The hybrid system makes it possible to operate the automatic climate control prior to
start of the trip and with the combustion
engine switched off.
During vehicle charging or if the high-voltage battery is sufficiently charged, the car's
interior can be can be cooled or heated in
advance of the trip, refer to page 267.
The pre-conditioning can also be switched
on directly.
Display
The displays of the hybrid system, refer to
page 137, provide information about the
current state of hybrid operation.
Energy-saving driving
To save energy while driving, read the following descriptions:
– Saving fuel, refer to page 253.
– Using the hybrid system efficiently, re-
fer to page 254.
– GREEN Mode.
– Adapting to the course of the road.
Safety of the hybrid system
Follow the information on safety, refer to
page 66.
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High-voltage battery, long
stationary periods
Follow the instructions for taking the vehicle out of service and for longer stationary
periods, refer to page 268.
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Safety of the hybrid system
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
Working on the vehicle
General information
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that no changes be made to the vehicle, for instance the retrofitting of accessories, that will have an effect on the vehicle’s
hybrid system.
Safety information
Contact with water
The hybrid system is typically safe even in
the following example situations:
– Water in the footwell, for instance after
a rainstorm when the window was kept
open.
– Vehicle is in water but only up to the al-
lowed height.
– Fluid escapes in the cargo area.
Monitoring of the high-voltage battery
Principle
The temperature in the high-voltage battery
is monitored.
An unusually high temperature in the highvoltage battery is indicated.
Safety information
Warning
Improperly performed work, in particular
maintenance and repair on the high-voltage system, can lead to electric shock.
There is a risk of injury, fire and danger to
life.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that the work on the vehicle, in particular maintenance and repair, be performed by a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair
shop.
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Warning
An unusually high temperature of the
high-voltage battery can cause a formation
of gas and smoke. There is a risk of injury
or danger to life. In case of noticeable unusual odor or smoke formation, refer to the
notes for actions in the event of a message.
High temperature message
While driving:
A Check Control message is displayed.
While driving:
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Depending on the national-market version:
the vehicle sounds the horn and, if applicable, the vehicle lighting is blinking.
Actions in the event of a message
While driving:
1. Stop immediately.
2. Park the vehicle in a safe place.
3. Exit the vehicle.
4. Establish and keep a sufficient distance
to the vehicle.
5. Alert emergency personnel.
During and shortly after the charging process:
1. If necessary, exit the vehicle.
2. Establish and keep a sufficient distance
to the vehicle.
3. Alert emergency personnel.
Automatic deactivation
If an accident occurs, the hybrid system is
switched off automatically to prevent risk of
danger to occupants and other road users.
Read the information on What to do after
an accident, refer to page 313.
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Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
Vehicle key
General information
Two vehicle keys are included in the scope
of delivery, each containing an integrated
key.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 71.
Depending on the equipment and country
version, various settings, refer to page 83,
can be configured for the button functions.
A personal driver profile, refer to page 81,
for each vehicle key is stored in the vehicle.
To provide information on maintenance recommendations, the service data is stored in
the vehicle key, refer to page 300.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle
key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting the vehicle.
Safety information
Warning
The vehicle key has a button cell battery.
Batteries or button cell batteries can be
swallowed and lead to serious or fatal injuries within two hours, for example, due to
internal burns or chemical burns. There is
a risk of injury or danger to life. Keep the
vehicle key and batteries out of reach of
children. Immediately seek medical help if
there is any suspicion that a battery or
button cell battery has been swallowed or
is located in any part of the body.
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock
the doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In this case, the vehicle cannot
be opened from the outside. There is a risk
of injury. Take the vehicle key with you so
that the vehicle can be opened from the
outside.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle can cause the vehicle to move and
endanger themselves and traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
– Pressing the Start/Stop button.
– Releasing the parking brake.
– Opening and closing the doors or
windows.
– Engaging selector lever position N.
– Using vehicle equipment.
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There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do
not leave children or animals unattended
in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with
you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Overview
1 Unlocking
2 Locking
3 Unlocking the tailgate
With automatic trunk lid actuation:
open the tailgate
4 Panic mode
Unlocking
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Depending on the settings, refer to
page 83, the following access points are
unlocked.
– Driver's door.
Press the button on the vehicle key
again to unlock the other vehicle access
points.
– All doors and tailgate.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
– Unlocking is confirmed by the turn sig-
nals and the horn. This function must be
activated in the settings, refer to
page 83.
– The settings stored in the driver profile,
refer to page 81, are applied.
– The driver's seat is set to the last seat
position saved in the driver profile. This
function must be activated in the settings, refer to page 83.
– The interior lights, refer to page 165,
and the MINI logo projection are
switched on, provided that the interior
lights were not switched off manually.
– Depending on the settings, the welcome
light and pathway lighting, refer to
page 162, are switched on.
– The alarm system, refer to page 85, is
switched off.
The lighting functions may depend on the
ambient brightness.
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the vehicle key after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are
opened, as long as the button on the vehicle
key is pressed.
Locking
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Press the button on the vehicle
key.
The following functions are executed:
– All doors and the tailgate are locked.
– Locking is confirmed by the turn signals
and the horn. This function must be activated in the settings, refer to
page 83.
– The alarm system, refer to page 85, is
switched on.
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If the drive-ready state is still switched on
when you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn
honks twice. In this case, the drive-ready
state must be switched off by means of the
Start/Stop button.
With Comfort Access: convenient
closing
Safety information
Warning
With convenient closing, body parts can
be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the
doors is clear during convenient closing.
Closing
Press and hold the button on the vehicle key in close range to the vehicle.
The windows and the glass sunroof are
closed, as long as the button on the vehicle
key is pressed.
Switch on interior lights and
courtesy lights
Press the button on the vehicle key
with the vehicle locked.
The MINI logo projection is also switched
on.
These functions are not available if the interior lights were switched off manually.
The lighting functions may depend on the
ambient brightness.
After locking, wait 10 seconds before
pressing the button again.
Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo
area.
Depending on the equipment and country
version, it is possible to specify whether the
tailgate can be activated with the vehicle
key and how the vehicle doors will respond
to this. To perform settings, refer to
page 83.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the travel path of the tailgate is
clear during opening and closing.
Warning
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that the
travel path of the tailgate is clear during
opening and closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heating elements while driving. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Cover the
edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the windows.
Opening
Press and hold the button on the vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
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Without automatic trunk lid actuation:
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung
upward.
With automatic trunk lid actuation:
The tailgate opens automatically.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
– Press the button on the vehicle
key and hold for at least 3 seconds.
– Briefly press the button on the vehicle
key three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Replacing the battery
NOTICE
Improper batteries in a battery-operated
device can damage the device. There is a
risk of damage to property. Always replace
the discharged battery with a battery with
the same voltage, the same size and the
same specification.
1. Remove the integrated key from the ve-
hicle key, refer to page 73.
2. Slide the integrated key into the open-
ing and raise the cover.
The battery compartment is accessible.
3. Slide the integrated key in the cover of
the battery compartment and raise the
cover.
4. Push battery in arrow direction using a
pointed object and lift it out.
5. Insert a type CR 2032 3V battery with
the positive side facing up.
6. Insert lid and cover.
7. Push the integrated key into the vehicle
key until it engages.
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair
shop or take them to a collection point.
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from a
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Loss of vehicle keys
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other qualified service center or repair
shop.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
– The battery of the vehicle key is dis-
charged. For replacing the battery, refer
to page 71.
– Fault of the radio link from transmission
towers or other equipment with high
transmitting power.
– Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
Do not transport the vehicle key to-
gether with metal objects.
– Fault of the radio link from mobile
phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close
proximity to other electronic devices.
– Fault of radio transmission by a charg-
ing process of mobile devices, for instance charging of a mobile phone.
– The vehicle key is in direct proximity of
the wireless charging tray.
Place the vehicle key in a different loca-
tion.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can
be unlocked and locked from the outside
with the integrated key, refer to page 73.
Switching on the drive-ready state via
emergency detection of the vehicle
key
It is not possible to switch on the driveready state if the vehicle key has not been
detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Hold the vehicle key against the mark
on the steering column as shown. Pay
attention to the display in the instrument cluster.
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
Turn on drive-ready state within
10 seconds.
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly
change the position of the vehicle key and
repeat the procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked
in vehicle key?
– The options provided by the Remote
Services of the MINI Connected app include the ability to lock and unlock a vehicle.
This requires an active MINI Connected
contract and the MINI Connected app
must be installed on a smartphone.
– Unlocking the vehicle can be requested
via the MINI Connected Call Center.
An active MINI Connected contract is
required.
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Integrated key
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked without the vehicle key using the
integrated key.
Safety information
NOTICE
The door lock is permanently joined with
the door. The door handle can be moved.
When pulling the door handle with the
integrated key inserted, paint or the
integrated key can be damaged. There is a
risk of damage to property, among other
potential damage. Remove the integrated
key before pulling the external door handle.
Removing
To do this, slide the integrated key into
the opening to the stop from below and
remove the cover cap.
2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the
integrated key.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not switched on if the
vehicle is locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the
door is opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the door lock.
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
Locking/unlocking via the door
lock
1. Remove cover cap on the door lock.
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General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The hazard
warning system and interior lights come on.
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Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
Press the button with the front
doors closed.
The vehicle is not secured against theft
when locking.
Unlocking
Press the button.
Opening
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in
your pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key when it is in close proximity or in
the interior.
General information
Comfort Access supports the following
functions:
– Unlocking and locking the vehicle.
– Convenient closing.
– Open the tailgate.
– Contactless trunk opening/closing.
This function must be activated in the
settings, refer to page 83.
Functional requirements
– To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must
be outside of the vehicle near the doors.
– The next unlocking and locking cycle is
not possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
Unlocking
– Press button to unlock the
doors together, and then pull the door
handle above the armrest.
– Front doors: pull the door handle on the
door to open the door. The other doors
remain locked.
– Back doors: pull twice on the door han-
dle on the door to be opened; the first
time unlocks the door, the second time
opens it. The other doors remain locked.
Comfort Access
Principle
The vehicle can be accessed without operating the vehicle key.
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Press the button on the external door handle of the driver's or front passenger door.
Depending on the settings, refer to
page 83, only the driver's door may be unlocked. Unlike when unlocking using the vehicle key, pressing the button on the external door handle again does not unlock the
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other vehicle access points. Rather, the vehicle is locked again.
If the vehicle was locked automatically after
driving off or with the button of the central
locking system from the inside, note the following: if a door on a locked vehicle is
opened from the inside with the door
opener, pressing the button on the external
door handle will first lock the vehicle again.
To unlock, the button on the external door
handle must be pressed again.
Locking
Press the button on the external door handle of the driver's or front passenger door.
Convenient closing
Safety information
Warning
With convenient closing, body parts can
be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the
doors is clear during convenient closing.
Closing
Press and hold down the button on the external door handle of the driver's or front
passenger door.
In addition to locking, the windows and
glass sunroof will be closed.
To open the tailgate
General information
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,
locked doors are not unlocked.
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo
area.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the travel path of the tailgate is
clear during opening and closing.
Warning
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that the
travel path of the tailgate is clear during
opening and closing.
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NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heating elements while driving. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Cover the
edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the windows.
Opening
Press button next on tailgate.
If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the
tailgate may open or close inadvertently if
you unintentionally move your foot or if a
foot movement is detected.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.
If the trunk is opened contactless, locked
doors are not unlocked.
Contactless trunk opening and closing must
be activated in the settings.
Safety information
Warning
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts
may be touched, such as the hot exhaust
system. There is a risk of injury. When
moving your foot, make sure you have a
firm stance and do not touch the vehicle.
Without automatic trunk lid actuation:
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung
upward.
With automatic trunk lid actuation:
The tailgate opens automatically.
With automatic trunk lid actuation:
touchless opening and closing of
tailgate
Principle
The trunk can be opened and closed contactless using the vehicle key you are carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-directed
foot movement in the central rear area and
the tailgate is opened or closed.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo
area.
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Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the travel path of the tailgate is
clear during opening and closing.
Warning
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that the
travel path of the tailgate is clear during
opening and closing.
Settings
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Tailgate"
5. Select the desired setting:
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– "Open by foot movement"
Contactless trunk opening is
switched on or off.
– "Close by foot movement"
Contactless trunk closing is
switched on or off.
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle
at approx. one arm's length away from
the rear of the vehicle.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the
driving direction and immediately pull it
back. With this movement, the leg must
pass through the ranges of both sensors.
Opening
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
Before the opening, the hazard warning system flashes.
If contactless closing is switched on:
Moving a foot again will stop the opening
proccedure.
The subsequent foot movement will close
the tailgate again.
Closing
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
Before closing, the hazard warning system
flashes and an acoustic signal sounds.
Moving a foot again will stop the closing
process.
When the touchless opening is switched on:
the subsequent foot movement will open
the tailgate again.
System limits
The detection of the foot movement may be
limited due to the following external conditions:
– Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the ve-
hicle.
– Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Movement in the range of the sensors may
cause unintended opening or closing of the
cargo area, for instance due to water running own when cleaning the vehicle or with
heavy rainfall. To prevent such unintended
opening or closing of the cargo area in such
cases, keep the vehicle key at a sufficient
distance from the rear of the vehicle.
Malfunction
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
– The battery of the vehicle key is dis-
charged. For replacing the battery, refer
to page 71.
– Fault of the radio link from transmission
towers or other equipment with high
transmitting power.
– Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
Do not transport the vehicle key to-
gether with metal objects.
– Fault of the radio link from mobile
phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close
proximity to other electronic devices.
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Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the
locking request detection on the door handles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and
lock the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key or use the integrated key, refer to
page 73.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heating elements while driving. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Cover the
edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the windows.
Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo
area.
Depending on the equipment and country
version, it is possible to specify whether the
tailgate can be activated with the vehicle
key and how the vehicle doors will respond
to this. To perform settings, refer to
page 83.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the travel path of the tailgate is
clear during opening and closing.
Warning
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that the
travel path of the tailgate is clear during
opening and closing.
Without automatic trunk lid
actuation
Opening from the outside
– Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or have the vehicle key with you.
Press button next on tailgate.
– Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may
also be unlocked. Unlocking using the
vehicle key, refer to page 70.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung
upward.
Opening from the inside
With Steptronic transmission:
With the vehicle stationary, pull the
button in the storage compartment of the
driver's door upwards.
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If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P must be engaged first.
With manual transmission:
With the vehicle stationary, pull the
button in the storage compartment of the
driver's door upwards twice in quick succession.
Closing
Recessed grips on the interior trim of the
tailgate can be used to conveniently pull
down the tailgate.
With automatic trunk lid actuation
From the outside
– Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or have the vehicle key with you.
Press the button on the outer side of the
tailgate.
– Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may
also be unlocked. Unlocking using the
vehicle key, refer to page 70.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate
opens automatically to the adjusted opening
height.
Opening
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should
open.
When adjusting the opening height, ensure
that there is a clearance of at least
4 in/10 cm above the tailgate.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Tailgate"
5. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired
opening height.
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From the inside
With Steptronic transmission:
Pull button in the storage compart-
ment of the driver's door upward.
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever posi-
tion P must be engaged first.
With manual transmission:
With the vehicle stationary, pull the
button in the storage compartment of the
driver's door upwards twice in quick succession.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate
opens automatically to the adjusted opening
height.
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Interruption of the opening procedure
The opening procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
– When the vehicle starts moving.
– By pressing the button on the outer side
of the tailgate. Pressing again closes the
tailgate.
– By pressing the button on the inside of
the tailgate. Pressing again closes the
tailgate.
– By pressing the button on the vehicle
key. Pressing again continues the opening procedure.
– By pressing or pulling the button in the
storage compartment of the driver's
door. Pulling again continues the opening procedure.
Closing
From the outside
Press the button on the outer side of the
tailgate.
From the inside
Press and hold the button in the storage compartment of the driver's door.
The vehicle key must be located in the interior for this function.
An acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate is closed.
From inside the tailgate
Without Comfort Access:
Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.
With Comfort Access:
– Press button on the inside of the tail-
gate, arrow 1.
– Press button, arrow 2.
The vehicle will be locked after closing
the tailgate. The driver's door must be
closed for this purpose and the vehicle
key must be outside of the vehicle in the
area of the tailgate.
Interruption of the closing procedure
The closing procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
– If the vehicle drives off with a jerky
movement.
– By pressing the button on the outer side
of the tailgate. Pressing again closes the
tailgate.
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– By pressing the button on the inside of
the tailgate. Pressing again closes the
tailgate.
– By releasing the button in the storage
compartment of the driver's door. Pressing again and holding continues the
closing motion.
Malfunction
Safety information
Warning
With manual operation of a blocked tailgate, it can release itself unexpectedly
from the blocking. There is a risk of injury
or risk of damage to property. Do not operate the tailgate manually if it is blocked.
Have it checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Manual operation
Operate the unlocked tailgate manually with
a slow and smooth motion.
To close the tailgate fully, press down
lightly only. Closing occurs automatically.
Driver profiles
Principle
In the driver profiles, individual settings for
several drivers can be stored and called up
again when required.
General information
There are three driver profiles with which
personal vehicle settings can be stored. Every vehicle key has been assigned one of
these driver profiles.
If the vehicle is unlocked using the vehicle
key, the assigned personal driver profile will
be activated. All settings stored in the
driver profile are automatically applied.
If several drivers use their own vehicle
keys, the vehicle will apply the personal settings as it is being unlocked. These settings
are also restored, if the vehicle has been
used in the meantime by a person with a
different vehicle key.
Changes to the settings are automatically
stored in the driver profile currently activated.
If another driver profile is selected via the
Central Information Display (CID), the settings stored in it will be applied automatically. The new driver profile is assigned to
the vehicle key that is currently in use.
There is an additional guest profile available
that is not assigned to any vehicle key: it
can be used to apply settings in the vehicle
without changing the personal driver profiles.
Functional requirements
For the system to be able to identify the
driver profile associated to a particular
driver, the detected vehicle key must be
clearly allocated to the driver.
This is the case when:
– The driver is only carrying his or her
own vehicle key.
– The driver unlocks the vehicle.
– The driver gets into the vehicle through
the driver's door.
Settings
The settings, for instance for the following
systems and functions, are stored in the active profile. The scope of storable settings
depends on country and equipment.
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– Unlocking and locking.
– Lights.
– Radio.
– Instrument cluster.
– Programmable memory buttons.
– Volumes, sound.
– Control Display.
– Climate control.
– Navigation.
– Park Distance Control.
– Rearview camera.
– Head-up Display.
– MINI Driving Modes.
– Intelligent Safety.
– Driver's seat position, exterior mirror
position.
Both the positions saved via the seat
memory and the last position set are
saved.
Profile management
Selecting a driver profile
Regardless of the vehicle key in use, a different driver profile may be activated. This
allows you to call up personal vehicle settings, even if you did not unlock the vehicle
with your own vehicle key.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
4. "OK"
– All settings stored in the selected driver
profile are automatically applied.
– The called-up driver profile is assigned
to the vehicle key being used at the
time.
– If the driver profile is already assigned
to a different vehicle key, this driver
profile will be valid for both vehicle
keys.
Using a guest profile
The guest profile is for individual settings
that are stored in none of the three personal
driver profiles.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Drive off (guest)"
4. "OK"
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is
not assigned to the vehicle key currently in
use.
Renaming a driver profile
A personal name can be assigned to the active driver profile to avoid confusion between the driver profiles.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this
icon can be renamed.
4. "Change driver profile name"
5. Enter profile name.
6. Select the icon.
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Resetting a driver profile
The settings of the driver profile currently
in use are reset to their factory settings.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this
icon can be reset.
4. "Reset driver profile"
5. "OK"
Exporting driver profiles
Most settings of the active driver profile
can be exported.
Exporting is helpful when storing and retrieving personal settings, for instance
prior to a workshop visit. The stored driver
profiles can be taken into another vehicle.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this
icon can be exported.
4. "Export driver profile (USB)"
Select USB storage device as needed.
The driver profile marked with this
icon can be overwritten.
4. "Import driver profile (USB)"
Select USB storage device as needed.
5. Select the driver profile to be imported.
Displaying driver profiles during start
The driver profiles can be displayed at each
startup to select the desired profile.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Show driver profiles at startup"
System limits
A clear assignment between the vehicle key
and driver may not be possible in the following cases, for example.
– The front passenger unlocks the vehicle
with his or her own vehicle key, but another person is driving.
– The driver unlocks the vehicle via Com-
fort Access and has multiple vehicle
keys with him or her.
– The driver changes, but the vehicle is
not locked and unlocked.
– Multiple vehicle keys are located in the
outer area of the vehicle.
Importing driver profiles
Profiles stored on a USB device can be imported via the USB port.
The existing settings of the active driver
profile are overwritten with the settings of
the imported driver profile.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select the driver profile to overwrite.
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Settings
General information
Depending on the package and country version, various settings are available for the
vehicle key functions.
These settings are stored for the driver profile, refer to page 81, currently used.
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Unlocking
Doors
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Driver's door" or "All doors"
5. Select the desired setting:
– "Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door is unlocked.
Pressing again unlocks the entire vehicle.
– "All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4.
The text next to the icon indicates the
current setting.
5. Select the desired setting:
– "Tailgate"
Depending on your vehicle's optional
features, the tailgate is either unlocked or opened.
– "Tailgate and door(s)"
Depending on your vehicle's optional
features, the tailgate is either unlocked or opened and the doors unlocked.
– "Tailgate opens after unlocking"
The vehicle must be unlocked before
the tailgate can be used with the vehicle key.
– "Button lock"
The operation of the tailgate via the
vehicle key is disabled.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and
country version, this setting may not be offered.
Adjusting the last seat and mirror
position
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The setting can be made for the
driver profile marked with this icon.
4. "Last seat position automatic"
When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's
seat and exterior mirrors resume their last
set positions.
The most recent position is independent of
the positions saved via the seat memory.
Automatic locking
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. Select the desired setting:
– "Lock automatically"
The vehicle locks automatically after
a while if no door is opened after unlocking.
– "Lock after starting to drive"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
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Automatic unlocking
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Unlock at end of trip"
After the engine is switched off by
pressing the Start/Stop button, the
locked vehicle is automatically unlocked.
Confirmation signals from the
vehicle
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. Deactivate or activate the desired con-
firmation signals.
– "Flash for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by blinking
twice, locking by blinking once.
– With alarm system:
"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of
the horn.
– Changes in the vehicle inclination, for
instance, during attempts at stealing a
wheel or when towing the vehicle.
– Disconnected battery voltage.
– Improper use of the socket for OBD on-
board diagnostics.
– Locking the vehicle while a device is
connected to the socket for the diagnos-
tic socket. For socket for the OBD on-
board diagnostics, refer to page 301.
The alarm system signals these changes vis-
ually and acoustically:
– Acoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the
acoustic alarm may be suppressed.
– Optical alarm:
By blinking of the hazard warning sys-
tem and headlights, where required.
Do not modify the system to ensure func-
tion of the alarm system.
Overview
Alarm system
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle
alarm system reacts to the following
changes:
– Unauthorized opening of a door, the
hood or the tailgate.
– Movements in the vehicle interior.
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Indicator light on the interior mirror.
Turning on/off
The alarm system is switched on or off as
soon as the vehicle is locked with the vehicle key or unlocked or locked via Comfort
Access.
Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door
is opened if the door was unlocked using
the integrated key in the door lock.
End alarm, refer to page 87.
Opening the tailgate with the alarm
system switched on
The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again provided the doors are
locked. The hazard warning system flashes
once.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
– Press the button on the vehicle
key and hold for at least 3 seconds.
– Briefly press the button on the vehicle
key three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Signals of the indicator lights
– The indicator light flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
– Indicator light flashes for approx.
10 seconds, then it flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor are not active, as doors, hood, or
tailgate are not correctly closed. Correctly closed access points are secured.
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor are not active, as doors, hood, or
trunk lid are not correctly closed. Correctly closed access points are secured.
When the still open access points are
closed, the interior motion sensor and
tilt alarm sensor will be switched on.
– The indicator light goes out after un-
locking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
– The indicator light flashes after unlock-
ing until the engine ignition is switched
on, but no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been deployed.
Tilt alarm sensor
The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations
such as attempts to steal a wheel or when
the vehicle is towed.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
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Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized action occurred.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
– In car washes.
– In duplex garages.
– During transport on trains carrying ve-
hicles, at sea or on a trailer.
– With animals in the vehicle.
– When the vehicle is locked after start of
refueling.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior mo-
tion sensor can be switched off in such situations.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the button on the vehicle key
within 10 seconds as soon as the
vehicle is locked.
The indicator light lights up for approx.
2 seconds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor are switched off until the vehicle is
locked again.
Power windows
General information
If an accident of a certain severity occurs,
the windows are automatically closed except a gap.
Safety information
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the travel path of the windows is clear during opening and closing.
Overview
Power windows.
Ending the alarm
– Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
– Unlock the vehicle with the integrated
key and switch on the ignition using the
emergency detection of the vehicle key,
refer to page 72.
– With Comfort Access: if you have the
vehicle key with you, unlock the vehicle
using the button on the driver's side or
front passenger side door.
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Safety switch.
Opening
– Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is
being held.
– Press the switch beyond the re-
sistance point.
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The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening with the vehicle key,
refer to page 69.
Closing
– Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch is
being held.
– Pull the switch beyond the resist-
ance point.
The window closes automatically if the
door is closed. Pulling the switch again
stops the motion.
Convenient closing with the vehicle key, refer to page 70.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to
page 75.
Jam protection system
Principle
The jam protection prevents objects or body
parts becoming jammed between the door
frame and window while a window is being
closed.
Closing without the jam protection
system
In case of danger from the outside or if
icing might prevent normal closing, proceed
as follows:
1. Pull the switch past the resistance
point and hold it there.
The window closes with limited jam pro-
tection. If the closing force exceeds a
specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
2. Pull the switch past the resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds
and hold it there.
The window closes without jam protection.
Safety switch
General information
The safety switch can be used to prevent
children, for instance from opening and
closing the rear windows using the
switches in the rear.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs,
the safety function is switched off automatically.
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while
a window is being closed, the closing action
is interrupted.
Safety information
Warning
Accessories on the windows such as antennas can impact jam protection. There is
a risk of injury. Do not install accessories
in the area of movement of the windows.
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Turning on/off
Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety func-
tion is switched on.
Malfunction
General information
In certain situations a window can only be
operated to a limited extent.
– After a power interruption during the
opening or closing process, the window
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can only be operated to a limited extent.
The system must be initialized in this
case.
– The power window motors are equipped
with overheating protection. If a window is opened and closed several times
within a short period of time, the overheating protection switches the motor
off temporarily. Depending on the degree of overheating, it may only be possible to close the window or it may not
be possible to operate it at all.
In this case: allow the power window
motor to cool down.
Initializing the system
The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running.
During initialization, the affected window
closes without jam protection.
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the travel path of the windows is clear during opening and closing.
1. Open the affected window completely.
2. Pull the switch to the resistance
point and hold.
The window closes.
Panoramic glass sunroof
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the glass
sunroof is automatically closed.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement of
the glass sunroof is clear during opening
and closing.
Overview
Tilting the glass sunroof
Press back the switch up to or
beyond the resistance point
and release it.
The glass sunroof is raised.
3. Continue holding the switch
pulled to the resistance point.
The window opens and closes once or
twice after approx. 15 seconds, depending on the vehicle's equipment.
4. Release switch.
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Opening glass sunroof
When the glass sunroof is closed
Press the switch back beyond
the resistance point and release it twice.
The glass sunroof is opened.
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Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
With the glass sunroof completely
raised
– Slide switch back to the re-
sistance point and hold.
The glass sunroof is
opened as long as the
switch is pressed.
– Press the switch back beyond the resist-
ance point and release it.
The glass sunroof is opened.
Pressing the switch again stops the mo-
tion.
Comfort position
In some models, the wind noises in the car's
interior are lowest when the glass sunroof
is not fully open. In these models, the automatic function initially only opens the glass
sunroof up to this comfort position.
Pressing the switch again opens the glass
sunroof fully.
The glass sunroof is closed.
Pressing the switch again stops the mo-
tion.
With the glass sunroof completely
raised
Press the switch forward beyond the resistance point and
release it.
The glass sunroof is closed.
Opening/closing the sun protection
Use the handle to slide the sun protection
into the desired position.
Closing glass sunroof
With the glass sunroof open
– Slide switch forward to the
resistance point and hold.
The glass sunroof is closed
as long as the switch is
pressed and stops in the
raised position.
– Press the switch forward beyond the re-
sistance point and release it.
The glass sunroof is closed and stops in
the raised position.
Pressing the switch again stops the mo-
tion.
– Press the switch forward beyond the re-
sistance point and release it twice.
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Jam protection system
Principle
The jam protection prevents objects or body
parts from becoming jammed between the
roof frame and glass sunroof while the glass
sunroof is closing.
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while
the glass sunroof is being closed, the closing action is interrupted.
The glass sunroof opens slightly.
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Closing without the jam protection
system
If there is an external danger, proceed as
follows:
1. Push the switch forward past the resist-
ance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes with limited
jam protection. If the closing force exceeds a specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
2. Push the switch forward again past the
resistance point and hold until the glass
sunroof closes without jam protection.
Make sure that the closing path is clear.
Initializing after a power
interruption
After a power interruption during the opening or closing process, the glass sunroof can
only be operated to a limited extent. The
system must be initialized in this case.
MINI recommends having this work performed only by a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair
shop.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
Sitting safely
An ideal seat position that meets the needs
of the occupants can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seat
position plays an important role. Follow the
information in the following chapters:
– Seats, refer to page 92.
– Seat belts, refer to page 96.
– Head restraints, refer to page 98.
– Airbags, refer to page 167.
Warning
With a backrest inclined too far to the
rear, the protective effect of the seat belt
can no longer be ensured. There is a risk
of sliding under the seat belt in an accident. There is a risk of injury or danger to
life. Adjust the seat prior to starting the
trip. Adjust the backrest so that it is in the
most upright position as possible and do
not adjust again while driving.
Warning
There is a risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Make sure that the
travel path of the seat is clear prior to any
adjustment.
Manually adjustable seats
Overview
Front seats
Safety information
Warning
Seat setting while driving can lead to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of accident. Only adjust the seat on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary.
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2 Thigh support
3 Height
4 Backrest tilt
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Longitudinal direction
Warning
Unexpected movements of the seat while
driving may occur if the seat is unlocked.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a
risk of accident. After adjusting, move the
seat forward or back slightly, making sure
the seat engages properly.
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction.
Height
Backrest tilt
Pull the lever, and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be
adjusted in a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine. The lower back and
the spine are supported for upright sitting
position.
Pull the lever up or press it down as often as
needed to reach the desired height.
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Turn the wheel in order to increase or decrease the curvature.
Electrically adjustable seats
General information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is
stored for the profile currently used. When
the vehicle is unlocked via the vehicle key,
the position is automatically retrieved if the
function, refer to page 84, is activated for
this purpose.
The current seat position can be stored using the memory function, refer to page 100.
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Overview
1 Memory function
2 Lumbar support
3 Backrest tilt
4 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
Longitudinal direction
Seat tilt
Tilt switch up or down.
Backrest tilt
Tilt switch forward or backward.
Press switch forward or backward.
Height
Press switch up or down.
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Lumbar support
Principle
The curvature of the seat backrest can be
adjusted in a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine. The lower back and
the spine are supported for upright sitting
position.
Adjusting
– Press the front/rear sec-
tion of the button:
The curvature is in-
creased/decreased.
– Press the upper/lower sec-
tion of the button:
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The curvature is shifted
up/down.
Thigh support
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support.
Front seat heating
Overview
Seat heating
When GREEN Mode is activated, refer to
page 255, the heater output is reduced.
Turning off
Press and hold the button until the
LEDs turn off.
Rear seats
Safety information
Warning
There is a danger of jamming when folding
down the center armrest in the rear. There
is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area
of movement of the center armrest is clear
during folding down.
Warning
Unexpected movements of the rear seat
backrest while driving may occur due to
unintentional unlocking of the rear seat
backrests by the loops. There is a risk of
injury. Only use loops for releasing the
rear seat backrests. Do not attach objects
on the loops.
Turning on
Press the button once for each temperature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx.
15 minutes after a stop, seat heating is
switched on automatically with the temperature selected last.
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Backrest tilt
Pull the loop and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
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After the adjustment, move the backrest
slightly forward or back to engage it correctly.
Seat belts
General information
The vehicle is fitted with five seat belts to
ensure occupant safety. However, the seat
belts can only offer protection when adjusted correctly.
Always make sure that seat belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving off. Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they do not replace seat
belts.
If needed, detach the seat belt in the rear
from the belt retainer on the side.
All belt fastening points are designed to
achieve the best possible protective effect
of the seat belts with proper use of the seat
belts and correct seat setting. Follow notes
on sitting safely, refer to page 92.
The two outer seat belt buckles of the rear
seat are intended for the persons sitting on
the left and right.
The center seat belt buckle of the rear seat
is intended for the person sitting in the
middle.
Safety information
Warning
Use of a seat belt to buckle more than one
person will potentially defeat the ability of
the seat belt to serve its protective function. There is a risk of injury or danger to
life. Do not allow more than one person to
fasten a single seat belt. Infants and children are not allowed on an occupant's lap,
but must be transported and secured in
designated child restraint systems.
Warning
The protective effect of safety gear, including seat belts, can be limited or lost
when seat belts are fastened incorrectly.
An incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause
additional injuries, for instance in the
event of an accident, braking or evasive
maneuvers. There is a risk of injury or
danger to life. Make sure that all occupants are wearing seat belts correctly.
Warning
The protective effect of safety gear, including seat belts, may not be fully functional or fail in the following situations:
– The seat belts or seat belt buckles are
damaged, soiled, or changed in any
other way.
– Seat belt tensioners or roll-up mecha-
nism were modified.
Seat belts can be imperceptibly damaged
in the event of an accident. There is a risk
of injury or danger to life. Do not modify
seat belts, seat belt buckles, seat belt tensioners, roll-up mechanisms, or belt anchors and keep them clean. Have the seat
belts checked after an accident at the dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Correct use of seat belts
– Wear the seat belt twist-free and tight
to your body over your lap and shoulders.
– Wear the seat belt deep on your hips
over your lap. The seat belt may not
press on your stomach.
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– Do not rub the seat belt against sharp
edges, or guide it or jam it in across
hard or fragile objects.
– Avoid thick clothing.
– Re-tighten the seat belt frequently up-
ward around your upper body area.
Buckling the seat belt
1. Guide the seat belt slowly over shoulder
and hip to put it on.
2. Insert the buckle tongue into the seat
belt buckle. The seat belt buckle must
engage audibly.
Unbuckling the seat belt
1. Hold down the seat belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Guide the seat belt back into its roll-up
mechanism.
1. Pull the buckle tongues out of the
mounts in the roof.
2. Insert the lower buckle tongue in the
belt buckle, arrow 1.
3. Insert the upper buckle tongue in the
belt buckle, arrow 2.
Seat belt buckles must audibly click into
place.
Unbuckling the seat belt
1. Hold down the seat belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Use the buckle tongue, arrow 1, to open
the second seat belt buckle, arrow 2.
4. Guide the seat belt to the mount in the
headliner.
Seat belt reminder for driver’s seat
and passenger’s seat
Middle seat belt in the rear
Buckling the seat belt
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General information
The seat belt reminder is issued when the
driver's side seat belt is not buckled.
The seat belt reminder is also active when
the front passenger seat belt is not buckled
or objects are on the front passenger seat.
The seat belt reminder is also activated
when a passenger unbuckles a seat belt during the trip.
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Display in the instrument cluster
The indicator light lights up and a
signal sounds. Make sure that the
seat belts are positioned correctly.
The seat belt reminder can also be activated
if objects are placed on the front passenger
seat.
Front head restraints
Safety information
Warning
Removal or incorrect adjustment of head
restraints can cause injuries in the head
and neck area. There is a risk of injury.
– Before driving, install the removed
head restraints on the occupied seats.
– Adjust the head restraint so its center
supports the back of the head at as
close to eye level as possible.
– Adjust the distance so that the head
restraint is as close as possible to the
back of the head. Adjust the distance
via the backrest tilt as needed.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when moving
the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement is
clear when moving the head restraint.
Warning
Objects on the head restraint reduce the
protective effect in the head and neck
area. There is a risk of injury.
– Do not use seat or head restraint cov-
ers.
– Do not hang objects, for instance
clothes hangers, directly on the head
restraint.
– Only use accessories that have been
determined to be safe for attachment
to a head restraint.
– Do not use any accessories, for in-
stance pillows, while driving.
Adjusting the height: John Cooper
Works sport seat
The height of the head restraints cannot be
set.
Adjusting the height
– To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
– To raise: push the head restraint up.
After setting the height, make sure that the
head restraint engages correctly.
Removing: John Cooper Works
sport seat
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one
will be sitting in the seat in question.
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Warning
Body parts can be jammed when moving
the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement is
clear when moving the head restraint.
1. If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest
forward.
2. Pull head restraint up to the stop.
3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the
head restraint out completely.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the
head restraint.
Rear head restraints
Safety information
Warning
Removal or incorrect adjustment of head
restraints can cause injuries in the head
and neck area. There is a risk of injury.
– Before driving, install the removed
head restraints on the occupied seats.
– Adjust the head restraint so its center
supports the back of the head at as
close to eye level as possible.
– Adjust the distance so that the head
restraint is as close as possible to the
back of the head. Adjust the distance
via the backrest tilt as needed.
Warning
Objects on the head restraint reduce the
protective effect in the head and neck
area. There is a risk of injury.
– Do not use seat or head restraint cov-
ers.
– Do not hang objects, for instance
clothes hangers, directly on the head
restraint.
– Only use accessories that have been
determined to be safe for attachment
to a head restraint.
– Do not use any accessories, for in-
stance pillows, while driving.
Adjusting the height
– To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
– To raise: push the head restraint up.
After setting the height, make sure that the
head restraint engages correctly.
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Fold down
– To fold down: press the button, arrow 1,
and press down the head restraint, arrow 2.
– Forward: fold the head restraint toward
the front as far as it will go. Make sure
that the head restraint engages correctly.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Memory function
Safety information
Warning
There is a risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Make sure that the
travel path of the seat is clear prior to any
adjustment.
Warning
Using the memory function while driving
can lead to unexpected movements of the
seat. Vehicle control could be lost. There is
a risk of accident. Only retrieve the memory function when the vehicle is stationary.
Overview
Principle
The following settings can be stored and, if
necessary, retrieved using the memory
function:
– Seat position.
– Exterior mirror position.
– Height of the Head-up Display.
General information
Different settings can be assigned to two
memory locations.
The setting of the lumbar support is not
stored.
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Storing
1. Turn on the ignition.
2. Set the desired position.
3. Press the button. The LED in
the button lights up.
4. Press the desired button 1 or 2 while
the LED is lit. The LED goes out.
Calling up settings
The stored position is called up automatically.
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