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Mini Countryman 2011 User Manual

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Contents
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MINI COUNTRYMAN
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Cooper
Cooper S
Cooper S ALL4
Congratulations on your new MINI
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte­nance information.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
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© 2010 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English X/10 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
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CONTENTS

The fastest way to find information on a particu­lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 162.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes 6 Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE
10 Cockpit
Controls
18 Opening and closing 30 Adjustments 36 Transporting children safely 39 Driving 48 Controls overview 56 Technology for driving comfort and safety 67 Lamps 72 Climate 77 Practical interior accessories
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Driving tips
86 Things to remember when driving
Communications
98 Telephone
Mobility
112 Refueling 114 Wheels and tires 121 Under the hood 125 Maintenance 127 Care 131 Replacing components 140 Giving and receiving assistance 144 Indicator and warning lamps
Reference
158 Technical data 162 Everything from A to Z
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Notes

Using this Owner's
Notes
Manual
We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter.
Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in the future, remember to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehicle.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any other questions, your MINI dealer will be glad to advise you at any time.
You can find more information about the MINI, for example on its technology, on the Internet at www.MINI.com.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be fol­lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos-
sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.<
Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your
vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.<
Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.<
< Marks the end of a specific item of informa-
tion.
* Indicates special equipment, country-specific
equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rele­vant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.

The individual vehicle

The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG.
When you ordered your MINI, you chose various items of equipment. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equip­ment that the manufacturer of your MINI makes available with a specific model range.
Bear in mind that the manual may contain infor­mation on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equipment are marked by asterisks possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment.
If your MINI features equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, observe the enclosed Sup­plementary Owner's Manuals.
* to assist you in identifying

Editorial notice

The manufacturer pursues a policy of continu­ous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that MINI vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards com­bined with advanced, state-of-the-art technol­ogy. For this reason, it is possible in exceptional cases that features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.
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For your safety

Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of
modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted mainte­nance and repair methods. Therefore, have the nece ssary work on your MINI on ly car ried out by a MINI dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.<
Parts and accessories
For your own safety, use genuine parts
and accessories approved by the manu­facturer of the MINI.
When you purchase accessories tested and approved by the manufacturer of the MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thor­oughly tested by the manufacturer of the MINI to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle.
The manufacturer of the MINI warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
The manufacturer of the MINI will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by the man­ufacturer of the MINI.
The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu­pants.
Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other products approved by the manufacturer of the MINI, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all MINI dealers.
Installation and operation of accessories that have not been approved by the manufacturer of your MINI, such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension compo-
nents, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or similar acces­sories, may cause extensive damage to the vehi­cle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI dealer for additional information.<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<
California Proposition 65 warning
California law requires us to issue the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior fur­nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro­ductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<

Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your MINI is covered by the following warran­ties:
> New Vehicle Limited Warranty
> Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
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> Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
> Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
> California Emission Control System Limited
Warranty
Notes
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con­ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehi­cle to meet different prevailing operating condi­tions and registration requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limita­tions or exclusions for such country or region. In such a case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.

Reporting safety defects

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safer­car.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov
For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may tele­phone the toll-free hotline1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety.
For US customers
The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that 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.
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AT A GLANCE

AT A GLANCE
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Mobility
Reference
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Cockpit

Around the steering wheel: Controls and displays

Cockpit
1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them
in and out
2
* 34
Parking lamps 67
Low beams 67
Automatic headlamp control Adaptive Light Control
Turn signals 43
* 69
* 67
10
High beams 69
Headlamp flasher 43
Roadside parking lamps
Computer
* 49
* 69
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3 Tachometer 12
Instrument lighting 70
Resetting the trip odometer 48
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Wiper system 44
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6 Ignition lock 39
7 Buttons
Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 39
* on steering wheel
Continuing cruise control
Right: Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating
Left: Increase or reduce volume
Activating/deactivating cruise control
Telephone
Accepting and ending a call, start­ing dialing number and redialing if no phone number is selected Activating/deactivating voice acti­vation system
Changing the radio station Selecting a music track Scrolling through the redial list
* 46
* 47
*:
* of selected phone
*
8 Horn: the entire surface
9 Adjusting the steering wheel 35
10 Releasing the hood 121
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Displays

Cockpit
1 Tachometer 48
with indicator and warning lamps 13
2 Display for
> Current vehicle speed 48
> Indicator and warning lamps 13
3 Resetting the trip odometer 48
4 Display for
> Outside temperature 48
> Position of automatic transmission
> Computer
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 52
> Odometer and trip odometer 48
> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor
> Settings and information 50
> Personal Profile settings 18
* 49
5 Instrument lighting 70
6 Speedometer
with indicator and warning lamps 13
7 Fuel gauge 48
8 Radio display, refer to separate Owner's
Manual
9 Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual
* 41
* 59
* 61
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Indicator and warning
lamps
The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var­ious combinations and colors in indicator area 1 or 2.
Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
What to do in case of a malfunction
A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, can be found starting on page 144.
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Around the center console

Cockpit
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1 Microphone for voice activation system*
and for telephone in hands-free mode*
2 Indicator/warning lamp* for front passen-
ger airbags 65
3
Reading lamps
* 71
Rear window defroster
Windshield heating
Air flow rate
*
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Ambient lighting
Glass sunroof, electric
Interior lamps 70
4 Hazard warning flashers
5 Speedometer 12
6 Radio/CD, refer to separate Owner's Manual
7 Air conditioner or automatic climate
* 72
control
Temperature
Recirculated-air mode
Air distribution for air conditioner
Air distribution to the windshield
Air distribution to the upper body
*
area
Air distribution to the footwell*
Automatic air distribution and flow
*
rate
* 71
* 27
*
8 Switches in the center console
Seat heating
Power windows, front 28
Power windows, rear 28
Central locking system, inside 22
9 Buttons in the center console
Fog lamps
Safety switch for power windows in rear passenger compartment 29
Sport button
Driving stability control systems Dynamic Stability Control DSC 57 Dynamic Traction Control DTC* 57
10 AUX-IN connection/USB audio
interface
* 79
* 33
* 70
* 59
Maximum cooling*
Cooling function
Defrosting windows
*
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AT A GLANCE

Controls

Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Mobility
Reference
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Opening and closing

Keys/remote controls

Remote control
Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is recharged when it is in the igni-
Opening and closing
tion lock while the car is being driven. You should therefore use each remote control at least twice a year to maintain the charge status. In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access remote control contains a replaceable battery, page 27.
If more than one remote control unit is used, the settings called up and implemented depend on which remote control is recognized when the car is unlocked, refer to Personal Profile, page 18.
In addition, information about service require­ments is stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in the remote control, page 125.
New remote controls
Your MINI dealer can supply new remote con­trols as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.
*, the
Integrated key
Press button 1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
> Driver's door, page 21.

Personal Profile

The concept
The functions of your MINI can be set individu­ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these settings are stored for the remote control cur­rently in use. When you unlock the car, the remote control is recognized and the settings stored for it are called up and implemented.
This means that your settings will be activated for you, even if in the meantime your car was used by someone else with another remote con­trol and the corresponding settings.
At most three remote controls can be set for three different people. A prerequisite is that each person uses a separate remote control.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages.
> Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked 19
> Automatic locking of the vehicle 22
> Triple turn signal activation 43
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> Settings for the displays in the speedometer
and tachometer:
> 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to For-
mats and units of measure 51
> Date format, refer to Formats and units
of measure 51
> Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances and temperature, refer to Formats and units of measure 51
> Light settings:
> Pathway lighting 67
> Daytime running lights 68
> Automatic climate control
deactivating the AUTO program, setting the temperature, air volume and air distribution 74
> Entertainment:
> Adjusting volume levels, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
> Adjusting tone, refer to separate Owner's
Manual
*: activating/
The alarm system vated, page 24.
* is also activated or deacti-
Operating from inside
Button for central locking system, page 22.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte­rior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from outside

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the out­side.<
Using the remote control
Unlocking
Press the button. The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.
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Central locking system

The concept
The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following:
> Doors
> Liftgate
> Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside
> Via the remote control
> Via the door lock > In cars with Comfort Access*, via the door
handles on the driver's and passenger's sides
The remote control can also be used to switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior lamps.
*
Unlocking mode
You can also set which parts of the car are unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote control in use.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
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4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
Opening and closing
Convenient closing is not possible by means of the remote control.<
Locking
Press the button.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.<
Setting confirmation signals
To have the vehicle confirm when it has been locked or unlocked.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler
*.
flap Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.
>
Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Convenient opening
Hold the button down. The power windows are opened and the glass
* is tilted.
sunroof
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3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button to select, arrow:
> Confirmation signal during unlocking
> Confirmation signal during locking
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7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
The hazard warning flashers light up dur­ing unlocking/locking.
>
An acoustic signal sounds during unlock­ing/locking.
>
The hazard warning flashers light up and an acoustic signal unlocking/locking.
>
The function is deactivated.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.
* sounds during
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked: Press the button. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking liftgate
Press the button for approx. 1 second and then release it.
When it is opened, the liftgate swings out
and up toward the rear. Make sure that adequate clearance is available before opening. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do not place the key down in the cargo area. If the liftgate was locked before opening, it will be locked again after it is closed. Before and after each trip, check that the liftgate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is dis­charged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, page 18.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS
Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
> This device must not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
> this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Using the door lock
You can set which parts of the car are unlocked, page 19.
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Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.<
When there is no alarm system fort Access
locked with the door lock.<
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the lift­gate together:
> With the doors closed, press the interior cen-
tral locking button, page 22 to lock the vehi­cle.
> Unlocking and opening the driver or passen-
ger door, page 22.
Locking the vehicle.
> Lock the driver's door with the integrated
Opening and closing
key via the door lock, or
> press the safety lock button on the pas-
senger's door and close the door from the outside.
*, only the driver's door is
* or Com-
Convenient operation
With an alarm system* or Comfort Access*, the windows and glass sunroof via the door lock.
* can be operated

Opening and closing: from inside

The switch locks or unlocks the doors and lift­gate when the doors are closed, but the anti­theft system is not activated. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked
Unlocking and opening
> Either unlock the doors together using the
switch for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or
> pull on the door handle of either door twice:
the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
*.
Opening/closing
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, the driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turn­ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end positions.
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Locking
> Press the switch or
> press down the safety lock button of a door.
To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the out­side.<
Automatic locking*
You can also set the situations in which the car locks. The setting is stored for the remote con­trol in use.
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1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened.
>
The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.
>
The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened, or as soon as you drive off.
>
The central locking system remains unlocked.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.

Liftgate

To avoid damage, make sure there is suf­ficient clearance before opening the lift-
gate.<
Opening
In some market-specific versions, the lift-
gate cannot be unlocked using the remote control unless the vehicle is unlocked first. Only drive with the liftgate fully closed; other­wise, the tail lamps will be obscured and driving safety will be compromised.<
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7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
The central locking system automatically
Press the top side of the MINI emblem, arrow, or
press the button for approx. 1 second and then release it. The liftgate is unlocked.
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Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the lift­gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may
occur.<
The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of the liftgate make it easier to pull it down.
Opening and closing

Alarm system*

The concept
The alarm system, when activated, reacts if:
> A door, the engine compartment lid or the
liftgate is opened
> There is movement inside the car
> The car's inclination changes, for instance if
an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing it away
> There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery
The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorized entry or tampering by means of:
> An acoustic alarm
> Switching on the hazard warning flashers
Arming and disarming
Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the alarm system is armed or disarmed.
Even when the alarm system is armed, you can open the liftgate by means of the button on the remote control. When you subsequently close the liftgate it is again locked and monitored.
In certain market-specific versions, unlocking via the door lock triggers the
alarm.<
Panic mode*
You can activate the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button for at least two seconds.
Switching off the alarm: Press any button.
Switching off an alarm
> Unlock the car with the remote control.
> Insert the key fully into the ignition lock.
> In cars with Comfort Access
ton on the door lock.
*, press the but-
Display on the revolution counter
When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse. After approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes.
> LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed.
> One LED flashes at short intervals:
A door, the hood or the liftgate is not prop­erly closed. Even if these are not closed fully, the remaining items are deadlocked and the LEDs pulse after approx. 10 seconds for approx. 16 minutes. Afterwards, one LED flashes. The interior movement detector is not acti­vated.
> LEDs go out after the vehicle is unlocked:
No attempt was made to tamper with the car.
> LEDs flash after unlocking until the key is
inserted in the ignition, but for no longer
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than approx. 5 minutes: an attempt was
made to tamper with the car.
Tilt alarm sensor
The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The alarm is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is made to steal the car's wheels or tow it away.
Interior movement detector
Before the interior movement detector can operate correctly, the windows and glass roof must be closed.
Avoiding false alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement detector can be switched off together.
This prevents false alarms, e.g. in the following situations:
> In duplex garages
> When being transported on car-carrying
trains, ferries or trailers
> If pets are to remain inside the car
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector
> Press the button on the remote con-
trol twice in succession.
> Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated
key.
LEDs flash in short succession for approx. 2seconds. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement detector are switched off until the car is next unlocked and locked.

Comfort Access*

Comfort Access enables you to enter your vehi­cle without having to hold the remote control in your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passenger compartment.
Functional requirements
> The vehicle or the liftgate can only be locked
when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle.
> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.
> The engine can only be started when the
vehicle detects that the remote control is inside the vehicle.
> The doors and liftgate must be closed to be
able to operate the windows and glass sun-
*.
roof
Comfort Access supports the following func­tions:
> Unlocking/locking the vehicle
> Convenient closing
> Unlocking the liftgate by itself
> Starting the engine
Comparison to standard remote controls
Essentially, it makes no difference whether you control the above-mentioned functions using Comfort Access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control for Comfort Access.
Instructions on opening and closing are found starting on page 18.
Special features regarding the use of Comfort Access are described below.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing the windows or glass sunroof, the system is checking whether a remote control is inside the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing procedure, if necessary.<
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Unlocking
Press button 1. Depending on the setting, refer to Unlocking mode on page 19, only the driver's door or the entire vehicle is unlocked.
Press the button again to lock the vehicle again.<
Convenient opening with the remote control,
Opening and closing
refer to page 20.
Locking
Press button 1.
For convenient closing, press and hold button 1.
In addition, the windows and the glass sunroof are closed.
*
Unlocking the liftgate separately
Press the top side of the MINI emblem.
If the vehicle detects that a remote control
has been accidentally left inside the locked vehicle's cargo area after the liftgate is closed, the liftgate will reopen slightly. The haz­ard warning flashers flash and an acoustic sig-
* sounds.<
nal
Windows and glass sunroof, electric*
If the engine is switched off, you can still operate the windows and glass sunroof so long as a door or the liftgate has not been opened.
If the doors and liftgate are closed again and the remote control is located inside the vehicle, the windows and the glass sunroof can be operated again.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock to be able to operate the windows or glass sunroof
when the engine is switched off and the doors are open.
Switching on radio readiness
Switch on radio readiness by briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, page 39.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; otherwise, the engine will start.<
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be switched on when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition lock, page 39.
Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, page 40. To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition lock.
Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash
1. Insert remote control into ignition lock.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Move the selector lever to position N.
4. Switch off the engine.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction
Comfort Access may malfunction due to local radio waves.
If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the inte­grated key. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock and start the engine.
Warning lamps
The warning lamp lights up when an attempt is made to start the engine: the engine cannot be started. The remote
control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunc-
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tioning. Take the remote control with you inside
the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition lock.
The warning lamp lights up when the engine is running: the remote control is
no longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is switched off, the engine can only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp lights up: replace the
battery in the remote control.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access contains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time.
1. Remove the cover.
2. Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-
ing up.
3. Press the cover on to close.
Take the old battery to a recycling center or to your MINI dealer.<

Glass sunroof, electric*

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Tilting
> Press the switch backward to the resistance
point and hold it there. Both glass sunroofs are tilted. Releasing the switch stops the movement.
> With the ignition switched on, press the
switch backward beyond the resistance point. Both closed sunroofs are tilted fully. Pressing again stops the movement.
Opening, closing
With the ignition switched on and the glass sun­roof tilted, press the switch backward and hold it there. The front glass sunroof opens. The rear glass sunroof is closed. Releasing the switch stops the movement.
The glass sunroof can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch forward.
The front glass sunroof remains in a tilted posi­tion. The rear glass sunroof is tilted. Pressing on the switch again closes both sunroofs com­pletely.
Convenient operation via door lock or Comfort Access, refer to page 20, 22, 26.
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the glass sunroof and keep it in your field of vision until it is shut. Take the key with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the sunroof and possibly injure themselves.<
Roller sun blind
The roller sun blind can be opened and closed independently of the glass sunroof.
Following interruptions in electrical power supply
After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass sunroof can only be tilted. In this case, have the system initialized. The manufacturer of
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your MINI recommends that you have this work
done by your MINI dealer.

Windows

To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the windows. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them­selves.<
If, after a window is opened and closed
several times in close succession, the win­dow can only be closed and not opened, the sys­tem is overheated. Let the system cool for sev­eral minutes with the ignition switched on or the engine running.<
Opening and closing
Opening, closing
Rear window
> Press the switch downward.
The window opens until you release the switch.
> Tap the switch downward.
As of radio readiness, the windows will open automatically. Tap the switch again to stop the opening movement.
The window can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch up.
Front window
> Press the switch downward.
The window opens until you release the switch.
> Tap the switch downward.
As of radio readiness, the windows will open automatically. Tap the switch again to stop the opening movement.
The window can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch up.
After switching off the ignition
When the ignition is switched off, the windows can still be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened.
Take the key with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the
electric windows and possibly injure them­selves.<
Pinch protection system
If the closing force rises beyond a predefined threshold during closing, the system will stop moving the window prior to lowering it again slightly.
Even though there is the pinch protection
system, always ensure that the window's travel path is clear; otherwise, the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would con­tinue closing.
Do not install any accessories that might inter­fere with window movement. Otherwise, the pinch protection system could be impaired.<
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Closing without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win­dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win­dows normally, the window can be closed man­ually.
1. Press the switch upward and hold it there.
Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.
2. Press the switch upward again within
approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The window closes without pinch protection.
Safety switch
With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, by children, for example.
Press the button, arrow. The LED lights up when this safety feature is acti­vated.
Always press the safety switch when chil­dren ride in the rear, otherwise uncon-
trolled closing of the windows could lead to inju­ries.<
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Adjustments

Sitting safely

The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri­bution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con­junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an acci­dent. To ensure that the safety systems operate
Adjustments
with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the follow­ing section.
For additional information on transporting chil­dren safely, refer to page 36.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off. No one and nothing should come between the airbags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Ensure that the front passenger is correctly seated, e.g. that no feet or legs are propped against the dashboard. Otherwise, leg injury could result if the front airbag suddenly deployed. Make sure that passengers keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not lean against the cover of the head airbag, otherwise injuries can occur when the airbags are trig­gered.<
Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending on the circumstances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individ­uals. This effect is usually only temporary.
For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 64.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Head restraints, refer to page 32.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
Number of safety belts
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride in a passenger's lap. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low across the hips and does not press against the abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against the throat, run across sharp edges, pass over hard or fragile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt so that it is pulled taut across the lap and shoulder, fitting the body snugly without any twists. Otherwise, the belt could slide over the hips in the event of a frontal collision and injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing bulky cloth­ing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut; otherwise, its restraining effect could be impaired.<
Safety belts, refer to page 33.

Seats

Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
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accident.
On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a dan­ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor­mally provided by the belt.<
Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 32 and on damaged safety belts on page 33.
Backrest
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Seat adjustment, front
Observe the instructions on page 30 to ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion.<
Longitudinal direction
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat into the desired position, arrows 2. After releasing the lever, move the seat slightly forward or back so that it engages properly.
Height
Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly, arrows 1, until the desired height is reached.
Pull lever, arrow 1, and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as needed.
Lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup­plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur­vature.
Seat adjustment, rear
Do not adjust rear seats while the vehicle
is moving; otherwise, passengers could be injured. Make sure that the locking devices of the rear seats engage properly. Otherwise the restrain­ing effect of the safety belts during an accident could be reduced.<
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Longitudinal adjustment
1. Pull the lever and slide the seat into the
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desired position.
2. Release the lever and move the seat slightly
forward or back so that it engages properly.
Backrest
Adjusting backrest angle, refer to page 88.

Head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an
increased risk of injury in an accident.<
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.
Height adjustment
Removing
Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question.
Reinstall the head restraint before trans­porting passengers, as otherwise the head
restraint cannot provide its protective func­tion.<
Front
1. Pull up as far as it will go.
2. Fold the backrest back slightly.
3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out as far as it will go.
4. Also press button 2 with a suitable tool and
pull the head restraint all the way out.
5. Fold back the backrest.
Rear
1. Pull up as far as it will go.
2. Fold the backrest forward slightly.
3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out completely.
4. Also press button 2 with a suitable tool and
completely remove the head restraint.
5. Fold rear seat backrest back into position.
To raise: pull up.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down.
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Seat heating*

Switching on
Press once for each temperature level. Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
If you continue driving within the next 15 min­utes, the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature.
The temperature is lowered or the heating is switched off entirely to reduce the drain on the battery. The LEDs stay lit.
Switching off
Press button longer.

Safety belts

Observe the instructions on page 30 to ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion.<
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
Front and rear seats
Closing
Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt buckle.
The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop­erly, page 30.
Opening
1. Grasp the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the buckle.
3. Guide the belt into its reel.
Height adjustment for rear seat belt tongues
When the outer rear seats are unoccupied, the seat belt tongues can be slid back to the cargo area trim panel with a clasp to prevent noise.
Safety belt reminder
Front seats
The indicator lamps come on and an acoustic signal sounds.Check whether the safety belt has been fastened cor-
rectly. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is issued when the driver's safety belt has not been fastened. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also activated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the front passenger's safety belt has not been fastened, if objects are placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or front passenger unfasten their safety belts.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or stressed
in an accident: have the safety belt system and its seat-belt tensioners replaced and the belt anchors checked. Have this work carried out only by a MINI dealer or by a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor­dance with the specifications of the MINI manu­facturer; otherwise, correct operation of these safety systems is not ensured.<
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Mirrors

Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger's side is more
curved than the driver's mirror. The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis of what you see in the mirror; otherwise, there is an increased risk of an accident.<
Adjustments
1 Adjusting the left or right exterior mirror
2 Folding mirrors in and out
Manual adjustment
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out*
Turn the knob beyond the pressure point in direction 2. The mirrors can be folded in at road speeds up to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
This can be beneficial in narrow streets, for example, or for moving mirrors that were folded in by hand back out into their correct positions.
Automatic heating*
At outside temperatures below a certain limit, both exterior mirrors are automatically heated while the engine is running or the ignition switched on.
*
Interior rearview mirror
To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when you are driving at night:
Turn the knob.
Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature*
It is controlled by two photosensors:
> inside the interior rearview mirror, arrow.
> on the back of the mirror.
For proper function:
> Keep the photosensors clean.
> Do not cover the area between the interior
rearview mirror and the windshield.
> Do not place stickers or decals on the wind-
shield in front of the mirror.
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Steering wheel

Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion; otherwise, there
is a risk of accident due to an unexpected move­ment.<
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
distance and angle to suit your seated posi­tion.
3. Swing the lever back up.
Do not use force to swing the lever back up; otherwise, the mechanism
will be damaged.<
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Transporting children safely

The right place for children

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger
themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.<
Children should always sit in the rear
Accident research has shown that the safest place for children is on the rear seat.
Only transport children under the age of
13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear in a child restraint system suitable for their age, weight and size. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci­dent.<
Children 13 years of age or older must be buck­led in with a safety belt as soon as there no longer is any child restraint system that is appro­priate for their age, size and weight.
Transporting children safely
Exception for front passenger seat

Child restraint systems, installation

Before installing a child restraint system on the rear seats, move the seat as far back as possible.
After the child restraint system has been installed on the respective rear seat, move the backrest forward so that the it rests lightly against the child restraint system, refer to Rear seat backrests on page 88.
Observe the child restraint system manu-
facturer's instructions when selecting, installing and using child restraint systems. Oth­erwise, the protective effect may be dimin­ished.<
On the front passenger seat
After installing a child restraint system on
the front passenger seat, make sure that the front, side, and knee airbags for the front passenger are deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<
Seat position
Front passenger airbags
Should it be necessary to use a child
restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags must be deacti­vated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child if the airbags deploy, even if the child is seated in a child restraint system.<
For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 65.
Before installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back and up possible to obtain the best possible position for the belt. Do not change the seat position after this.
Child seat security
* as
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pulled out in order to secure child restraint sys-
tems.
backrest; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<
To lock the safety belt
1. Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.
2. Pull the belt strap all the way out.
3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut
against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
To unlock the safety belt
1. Open the belt buckle.
2. Remove the child restraint system.
3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the
way.

LATCH child restraint fixing system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
To install and use the LATCH child restraint
system, follow the operating and safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<
Child restraint system with tether strap
Use the tether strap anchors to secure child restraint systems only; otherwise, the
anchors could be damaged.<
There are two additional anchors for child restraint systems with tether straps, arrows.
Placement of the tether strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Other­wise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident.<
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Anchor points for LATCH anchors
Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child restraint fixing system.
The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are located at the points indicated by the arrows.
Make sure that both lowe r LATCH anchors are properly engaged and that the child
restraint system rests firmly against the seat
1 Direction of travel
2 Head restraint
3 Rear cargo well
4 Tether strap hook
5 Anchor
6 Seat backrest
7 Tether strap of the child restraint system
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Attaching upper retaining strap to the
attachment point
1. Slide the head restraint upward.
2. Guide the tether strap between the head
restraint holders.
3. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using
the hook.
4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost
position.
5. Pull the retaining strap tight.

Securing doors and windows

Rear doors
Transporting children safely
Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors.
The door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for power windows
The rear power windows are blocked and can­not be operated from the rear. Press the safety switch, refer to page 29.
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Driving

Ignition lock

Inserting the key into the ignition lock
Insert the key all the way into the ignition lock.
Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate.
Removing the key from the ignition lock
Press in the key briefly. It is ejected slightly.
At the same time:
> The ignition is switched off if it was on
beforehand.
Automatic transmission
The key can only be removed if the selector lever is in position P: interlock.

Start/Stop button

If the Start/Stop button is pressed while the clutch is depressed in the manual
transmission or the brake pedal is depressed in the automatic transmission, the engine starts.<
Radio readiness
Individual electrical consumers can operate. The time and outside temperature are displayed in the tachometer.
Radio readiness is switched off automatically:
> When the key is removed from the ignition
lock
> When using Comfort Access
button on the door handle or the
button on the remote control, refer to
Locking on page 26
> After a certain has elapsed
* by pushing the
Ignition on
Most indicator and warning lamps in indicator area 1, page 13, light up for varying lengths of time.
When the engine is off, switch off the igni­tion and any unnecessary electrical con-
sumers in order to preserve the battery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps in the displays go out.
The ignition switches off automatically if the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches the ignition back on.
The ignition is not switched off in situations such as the following:
> The clutch or brake is depressed
> The low beams are switched on
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Press the Start/Stop button to switch radio readi­ness or the ignition on and off. Do not depress the brake or clutch while doing so.
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Starting the engine

Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, inhalation of the noxious exhaust gases can lead to loss of consciousness and death. Exhaust gases contain carbon mon­oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic
Driving
gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running; otherwise, such a vehicle repre­sents a potential safety hazard. Before leaving the car while the engine is run­ning, place the transmission in neutral or move the selector lever to position P and forcefully apply the parking brake to prevent the car from moving.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the cat­alytic converter.<
Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle at a standstill. Move off immediately at a moder­ate engine speed.
When starting the engine, do not depress the accelerator pedal.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Shift the selector lever into position P or N.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.

Switching off the engine

Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
When parking, apply the parking brake force­fully; otherwise, the vehicle could begin to roll.<
Manual transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, press the Start/
Stop button.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
Automatic transmission*
1. With the car at a stop, move the selector
lever to position P.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
Manual transmission
Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Com­fort Access, refer to page 25.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Depress the clutch.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
Automatic transmission*
Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Com­fort Access, refer to page 25.
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Before driving into a car wash
By following these steps, the vehicle is able to roll:
1. Place the remote control, even with Comfort
Access, in the ignition lock.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Move the selector lever to position N.
4. Switch off the engine.

Parking brake

The parking brake is primarily intended to pre­vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
Applying
The lever locks in position automatically.
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Releasing
Pull upward slightly, press the button, arrow, and guide the lever down.
In exceptional cases, if the parking brake
has to be used to slow or stop the car, do not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, con­tinuously press the button of the parking brake lever. Otherwise, excessive force could lead to over­braking and loss of traction, i.e. fishtailing, at the rear axle.<

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission* with Steptronic

In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can shift gears manually using Steptronic, page 42.
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Parking the vehicle
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select position P and apply the parking
brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.<
Removing the key
To remove the key from the ignition lock, first move the selector lever into position P and then switch off the engine: interlock. Remove the key from the ignition lock, refer to page 39.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the tachometer
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press
the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged if you inadvert­ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<
Reverse gear
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome.
P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode.
Changing selector lever positions
> The selector lever can only be moved out of
position P when the ignition is switched on or the engine is running.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; otherwise, the selector lever will refuse to move: shiftlock.
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To prevent the vehicle from creeping
after you select a driving position,
depress the brake until you are ready to start.<
A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector lever positions R and P.
Driving
Overriding the selector lever lock
Press the button on the front of the selector lever, arrow.
P Park
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The transmission locks to prevent the drive wheels from turning.
R Reverse
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
Select this when you are in a car wash, for exam­ple. The vehicle can roll.
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for­ward gears are selected automatically.
Under normal operating conditions, the fuel consumption is lowest when driving in position D.
Sport program and manual mode M/S
Move the selector lever from position D to the left into the M/S shifting slot: The Sport program is activated and DS is dis­played. This position is recommended for a per­formance-oriented driving style.
To deactivate the Sport program or manual mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
Shifting with the selector lever
Push the selector lever forward or pull it back to activate manual operation. Steptronic shifts the gear.
> Pull the selector lever in the + direction.
Transmission shifts up.
> Push the selector lever in the – direction.
Transmission shifts down.
The selected gear is displayed in the tachome­ter, e.g. M1.
To use the automatic mode again, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to over­rev will not be executed by the system. The selected gear is displayed briefly, followed by the current gear.
Kickdown
Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum performance. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full­throttle resistance point.
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Shifting on the steering wheel*
With the selector lever in position D, automatic drive, you can shift gears using the shift paddles on the steering wheel. The transmission auto­matically switches to manual mode.
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If you do not shift gears with the shift paddles or
accelerate for a certain amount of time, the transmission automatically returns to D, auto­matic drive.
> Pull one of the shift paddles.
Transmission shifts up.
> Push one of the shift paddles.
Transmission shifts down.
M1 through M6 are displayed in the tachometer.
5. Move the selector lever into the desired
position by pressing the button on the front of the selector lever.
Before manually unlocking the selector lever lock, firmly set the parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling away.<

Turn signals/ headlamp flasher

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Manually releasing the selector lever lock
Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P even though the ignition is switched on, the brake is depressed and the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be overridden:
1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.
2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out. Disconnect the cable connector if necessary.
3. Insert extractor hook 1 into the loop on the
passenger's side.
4. Pull the loop up.
1 Turn signal
2 Headlamp flasher
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To turn off manually, press the lever to the resis­tance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that an indicator bulb has
failed.<
Indicating a turn briefly
Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever as far as the resistance point.
You can set whether the turn signal flashes once or three times.
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1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
Driving
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
Brief indication of a turn.
>
Triple turn signal.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.

Wiper system

1 Switching on wipers
2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
rain sensor
4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
*
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
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Switching on wipers
Press the lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi­tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once. The system switches to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is preset.
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If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press button, arrow 3.
This symbol is displayed in the tachom­eter.
Deactivate the rain sensor before entering an automatic car wash. Failure to do so
could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.<
Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain sensor
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
6. Press the button to select the desired sensi-
tivity.
7. Wait, or press and hold the button until the
display changes. The settings are stored.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3.
Brief wipe
Press the lever downward once, arrow 2.
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.
In cars equipped with an alarm system, the headlamps cannot be cleaned when the hood is open.
Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage the washer pump. Only use the washers if the hood has been com­pletely closed; otherwise, the headlamp washer
* may be damaged. Do not use the
system washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. If you do, your vision could be obscured. For this reason, use anti­freeze.<
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Window washer nozzles
The window washer nozzles are heated auto­matically ignition is switched on.
* while the engine is running or the
Rear window wiper
Driving
Washer fluid reservoir
Only refill washer fluid that contains anti-
freeze when the engine is cool, to avoid contact with hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to per­sonal safety.<
0 Rear wipers parked
1 To switch on intermittent wipe :
Turn the cap to level 1. Operation is continuous in reverse gear.
The rear wiper does not move if the cap is in interval stage 1 before the ignition is switched on.
Cleaning the rear window
2 To clean the rear window during intermit-
tent wipe : Turn the cap further to level 2 and hold it there.
3 To clean the rear window when wipers are
parked : Turn the cap to level 3 and hold it there.
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will
damage the washer pump.<

Washer fluid

Washer fluid is flammable. Keep it away
from ignition sources, only store it in the closed, original container, and keep out of reach of children; otherwise, there is a danger of injury. Comply with the instructions on the con­tainer.<
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom­mendations.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained.<
Capacity
Approx. 4.2USquarts/4liters.

Cruise control*

The concept
Cruise control is available at vehicle speeds of at least approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores and maintains the speed that you specify using the button on the steering wheel.
Do not use cruise control when driving at
constant speed is prevented by adverse conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or poor road conditions due to, e.g., snow, rain, ice or loose surfaces. Otherwise, you could lose con­trol of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result.<
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Activating
1 Resuming cruise control
2 Activating/deactivating cruise control
3 Maintaining, storing and increasing speed
4 Maintaining, storing and decreasing speed
Indicator lamp in the speedometer lights up. The cruise control system is ready and can be acti­vated.
Increasing speed
Press button 3 repeatedly until the desired speed is reached. Every time you press the but­ton, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph or 2km/h.
Accelerating using the button
Press and hold button 3.
The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. After the button is released, the driving speed is maintained and stored.
Decreasing speed
Press button 4 repeatedly until the desired speed is reached.
The functions here are the same as for increas­ing the speed or accelerating, except that the speed will be decreased.
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Activating/deactivating cruise control
Press button 2.
In addition, the system is automatically deacti­vated:
> When the brakes are applied
> When the clutch is depressed
> When the automatic transmission is in selec-
tion lever position N
> When the driving stability control system is
active
Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved again and maintained.
The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is switched off.
Maintaining current speed
Press button 3.
The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed.
If, on a downhill grade, the engine braking effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed may be exceeded. On uphill grades vehicle speed may drop if the engine output is insufficient.
Resuming a speed stored beforehand
Press button 1.
The last speed stored is achieved again and maintained.
The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is switched off.
Display in tachometer*
Selected speed is displayed briefly.
If --- mph or --- km/h is displayed briefly in the tachometer, the conditions necessary
for operation may not be fulfilled.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp in the tachometer lights up if the system fails.
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Tachometer

Never operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge. In this range,
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the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

Displays in tachometer

Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting the trip odometer
With the ignition switched on, press knob 3 in the tachometer.
Units of measure
Select the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature, page 51.

Coolant temperature

A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot.
Check coolant level, refer to page 123.

Fuel gauge

1 Current vehicle speed
2 Odometer, trip odometer, and outside tem-
perature display
3 Resetting the trip odometer
Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is an increased risk of black ice.
Even at temperatures above +377/+3 6
ice can form. Therefore, drive carefully, e.g. on bridges and sections of road in the shade; otherwise, there is an increased accident risk.<
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Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 12.4 US gallons/47 liters.
You will find information on refueling on page 112.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
The arrow next to the gas pump symbol of the fuel gauge points toward the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler flap.
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Reserve
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone of approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters, the remaining LEDs change from orange to red, arrow. The tachometer range. An indicator lamp lights up when the remaining range is less than approx. 30 miles/ 50 km.
wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and damage could occur.<
displays the remaining cruising
If the range displayed is less than 30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-

Computer*

Displays in the tachometer
Press the button in the turn signal lever repeat­edly to call up various items of information.
The following items of information are displayed in the order listed:
> Cruising range
> Average fuel consumption
> Current fuel consumption
> Average speed
To set the corresponding units of measure, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 51.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated on the basis of the way the car has been driven over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of fuel currently in the tank.
If the range displayed is less than 30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-
wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and damage could occur.<
Average fuel consumption
Calculated for the time the engine has been run­ning.
To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn signal lever for approx. 2seconds.
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption to allow you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with minimum exhaust emissions.
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed.
To reset average speed: press the button in the turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.
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Settings and information

Symbol Function
Operating principle
Certain settings and information are only avail­able when the ignition is switched on, the vehi­cle is at a standstill and the doors are closed.
1 Button for:
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> Selecting display
> Setting values
> Confirming selected display or set values
> Calling up computer information 49
Symbol Function
Adjusting rain
* 45
sensor
Setting formats and units of measure, resetting to factory settings 51
Adjusting settings
> Confirmation sig-
nals when locking and unlocking the vehicle 20
> Response during
unlocking procedure 19
> Automatic
locking 22
> Pathway
lighting 67
> Daytime running
lights 68
> Triple turn signal
activation 43
Exiting the menu
50
Calling up Check Control 54
Displaying vehicle check 55
Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 59 Resetting the Tire Pres­sure Monitor 61
Exiting displays
1. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed.
2. Press the button for a longer period.
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The outside temperature is once again dis-
played.
Displays are also exited if no entries are made for approx. 8 seconds.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
Next setting or item of information
1. While in a setting or information item, briefly
press the button in the turn signal lever repeatedly until "NEXT" is displayed.
2. Press the button for a longer period.
The display changes directly to the next setting or item of information.

Formats and units of measure

To set the formats and units of measure. The set­tings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 18.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
> Fuel consumption: l/100 km, mpg,
*
km/l
> Distance covered: mls, km
> Temperature: 7, 6
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Press the button briefly to change the for-
mat or unit of measure.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The settings are stored.
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3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
Resetting to factory settings
The settings for formats and units of measure can be reset to the factory settings. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 18.
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1. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
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symbol and "SET" are displayed.
4. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
5. Briefly press button repeatedly until "RESET"
is displayed.

Service requirements

The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are briefly displayed immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition.
The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by your
MINI dealer.<
Displaying vehicle check
For certain maintenance operations, you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the tachometer.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
6. Press and hold the button until the display
changes to the first setting. The settings are reset.
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3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
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4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
corresponding symbol and "SERVICE INFO" are displayed.
Possible displays
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1 Button for selecting information
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button to display the indi-
vidual service items, refer to the following information.
Symbol Function
Engine oil*
Front brakes
Rear brakes
Roadworthiness test
Vehicle check
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Symbol Function
Brake fluid
Exit display 50
Next setting or item of information 51
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More information on the MINI Maintenance Sys­tem can be found on page 125.

Clock

signal. To adjust the volume of the signal, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio.
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var­ious combinations and colors in the indicator areas 1 and 2.
What to do in case of a malfunction
The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal­function and tips on how to respond are listed starting on page 144.
Hiding Check Control messages
Setting the time
Setting time, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio Boost CD.

Date

Setting date
Setting date, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio Boost CD.

Check Control

The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys­tems monitored. Check Control messages involve indicator or warning lamps in the dis­plays and, in some circumstances, an acoustic
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Press the button in the turn signal lever.
> Some Check Control messages are displayed
until the malfunctions have been rectified. They cannot be hidden. If several malfunc­tions occur at the same time, they are dis­played in succession.
> Other Check Control messages are automat-
ically hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but remain stored.
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This symbol indicates that Check Control
messages have been stored. Check Control mes­sages can be viewed whenever it is convenient.
Viewing stored Check Control messages
Stored Check Control messages can only be dis­played if the driver's door is closed.
1. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
corresponding symbol and "CHECK INFO" appear in the display.
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4. Hold the button down.
If there are no Check Control messages, then "CHECK OK" is displayed. If a Check Control message has been stored, the corresponding message is displayed.
5. Briefly press the button to display other
messages.
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safety

Park Distance Control PDC*

The concept
PDC assists you with parking in reverse. Acoustic signals warn you of the presence of an object behind the vehicle. The measurement is carried out by four ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper.
An acoustic warning sounds when an
object is approx. 24 in/60 cm from the corner sensors or approx. 5 ft/1.50 m from the center sensors. PDC is a parking aid that can indicate objects when they are approached slowly, as is usually the case when parking. Avoid approaching an object at high speed; oth­erwise, physical circumstances may lead to the system warning being issued too late.<
Automatic mode
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, the system is activated automatically after approx. 1 second when you engage reverse gear or move the automatic transmission selector lever to position R. Wait this short period before driving.
Malfunction
Indicator lamp lights up: PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. When using a high-pressure cleaner, do not direct the jet toward the sensors for lengthy periods and only spray from a distance of at least 4in/10cm.
System limitations
Even with PDC, final responsibility for esti-
mating the distance between the vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. Sensors, too, have blind spots in which objects cannot be detected. Moreover, ultra­sonic detection can reach its physical limits with objects such as trailer tow bars and couplings, thin and wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects already indicated, such as curbs, may enter the sensors' blind spots before or after a continuous audible signal is given. Higher, pro­truding objects, such as wall ledges, may not be detectable. Therefore, always drive cautiously; otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or property damage. Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal.<
Acoustic signals
As the distance between vehicle and object decreases, the intervals between the tones become shorter. If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a continuous tone sounds.

Technology for driving comfort and safety

If the distance remains constant, e.g. when driv­ing parallel to a wall, the acoustic signal stops after approx. 3 seconds.
Adjustments
The volume of the acoustic signals can be adjusted, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio.

Driving stability control systems

Your MINI has a number of systems that help to maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse driving conditions.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed,
even with driving stability control systems. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Therefore do not reduce the additional safety margin by engaging
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in hazardous driving thereby running the risk of
an accident.<
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak­ing. Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking. Active safety is thus increased.
Braking safely, refer to page 87.
ABS is operational every time you start the engine.
Cornering Brake Control CBC
Driving stability and steering characteristics are further enhanced while braking in turns or dur­ing a lane change.
Electronic brake-force distribution EBV
The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
Brake Assist
Rapidly depressing the brake causes this system to automatically develop maximum braking force. Thus, the system helps keep braking dis­tance to a minimum. At the same time, all the benefits provided by ABS are exploited.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the duration of the full braking application.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
The concept
DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing traction when you pull away from rest or accel­erate.
DSC also detects unstable driving conditions such as when the vehicle's rear end fishtails or the vehicle is sliding on its front wheels. In these cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions at the indi­vidual wheels.
Deactivating DSC
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Press the button repeatedly until the DSC indica­tor lamps come on. DSC is deactivated. Stabiliz­ing and propulsion promoting actions are no longer executed.
When driving with snow chains or to 'rock free' in snow, it can be helpful to switch off DSC for a brief period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Activating DSC
Press the button again: the DSC indicator lamps go out.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: The DSC controls the driving and break­ing forces.
The indicator lamp in the display ele­ments lights up and DSC OFF is dis­played in the tachometer:
DSC is deactivated.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC*
DTC is a type of DSC that is propulsion optimized for special road conditions such as uncleared snowy roads. The system ensures maximum
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propulsion though with restricted driving stabil-
ity. You therefore need to drive with suitable caution.
In the following exceptional situations, it can be useful to briefly activate DTC:
> when driving on snow-covered inclines, in
slush, or on uncleared snowy roads
> when rocking the vehicle free, driving out of
deep snow or on loose surfaces
> when driving with snow chains
Activating DTC
Deactivating DSC and DTC
Press the button for at least 3 seconds: the DSC indicator lamps in the display elements come on. The Dynamic Traction Control DTC and Dynamic Stability Control DSC are both deacti­vated. There will be no more stabilizing inter­ventions.
Interventions (differential lock occur to improve propulsion when drive wheels are rotating unevenly, even when the DSC is deactivated.
*) in braking
Press the button, the indicator lamp for DTC lights up in the display elements and TRACTION is displayed in the tachometer.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: DTC controls the driving and breaking forces.
The indicator lamp lights up and TRACTION is displayed in the tachome­ter:
DTC is activated.
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Press the button again: the indicator lamps go out.
Hill Assist
Hill Assist aids you in comfortably driving off on inclines. It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this.
1. Hold the MINI with the brake.
2. Release the brake and immediately drive
off.
Hill Assist holds the car in place for approx. 2 seconds after the brake is released.
Depending on the load and gradient, the
vehicle can roll backward slightly during this period. After you release the brake, immedi­ately start driving since the Hill Assist only holds the vehicle for about 2 seconds, and it will start to roll backward.<
ALL4 all-wheel drive system*
Activating DSC
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again: the DTC indicator lamps go out.
ALL4 is the all-wheel drive system of your MINI. The combined effects of ALL4 and DSC further optimize the traction and dynamic driving char­acteristics. The ALL4 all-wheel drive system vari-
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ably distributes the drive force to the front and
rear axle depending on the driving situation and prevailing road conditions.

Sport button*

Pressing the button causes your MINI to respond even more sportily.
> Engine responds more spontaneously to
movements of the accelerator.
> Steering response is more direct.
> Cooper S: the engine sounds more sporty in
coasting mode.
With automatic transmission:
> More rapid gear shifting in Sport program.
Activating the system
Press the SPORT button. The LED lights up.
SPORT is briefly displayed in the tachometer.
Deactivating the system
> Press the SPORT button again.
> Switch off the engine.

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

The concept
The system does not measure the actual infla­tion pressure in the tires.
The system detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotational speeds of the individ­ual wheels while moving.
In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and therefore the rotational speed of the corre­sponding wheel change. This is detected and reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirement
The system must have been initialized while the tire inflation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured.
Initialize the system after every correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
System limitations
Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in
advance.<
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires can­not be detected. Therefore, check the tire infla­tion pressure regularly.
In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction:
> System has not been initialized
> Driving on snowy or slippery road surface
> Performance-oriented style of driving: slip in
the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration
> Snow chains are attached
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Initializing the system
The initialization process adopts the set inflation tire pressures as reference values for the detec­tion of a flat tire. Initialization is started by con­firming the inflation pressures.
Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains.
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Using the button in the turn signal lever
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau-
tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with
normal tires or with run-flat tires
Run-flat tires, refer to page 119, are identi- fied by a circular symbol containing the let­ters RSC on the tire sidewall.
When a flat tire is reported, the Dynamic Stability Control DSC is activated.
*.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires*
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
corresponding symbol and "RESET" are dis­played.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Start driving.
Initialization is completed while the car is on the move, without any feedback.
The initialization is completed during driv­ing, which can be interrupted at any time.
When driving resumes, the initialization is con­tinued automatically.<
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Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. An acoustic signal also sounds.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure.
1. Identify the damaged tire.
To do so, check the inflation pressure in all four tires. The inflation pressure display of the Mobility System, page 135, can be used for this pur­pose.
If the inflation pressure in all four tires is cor­rect, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.
If it is not possible to identify the damaged tire, contact your MINI dealer.
2. Use the Mobility System to remedy the flat
tire on the damaged wheel, refer to page 135.
Run-flat tires*
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph or 80 km/h.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires, do not continue driving; continuing
to drive can result in serious accidents.<
Continued driving with a flat tire
When driving with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or
80 km/h.
3. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
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If the inflation pressure in all four tires is cor-
rect, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure:
The distance it is possible to drive depends on the load and the stress on the vehicle while driv­ing.
With an average load, it may be possible to drive for approx. 50 miles/80 km.
When driving with damaged tires, the handling characteristics change, e.g. the vehicle will skid sooner when braking, braking distances will be longer, or self-steering response will change. Adapt your driving style accordingly. Avoid turn­ing abruptly and driving over obstacles such as curbs, potholes, etc.
Since the possible driving distance depends to a considerable degree on the strain exerted on the vehicle while driving, it can be shorter or, with a gentle driving style, can also be longer, depending on the speed, road condition, out­side temperature, vehicle load, etc.
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics, e.g. reduced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance and altered self-steering prop­erties.<
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate final failure of the tire. Reduce your speed and bring the vehicle to a stop; oth­erwise, pieces of tire may come off, which could result in an accident. Do not continue driving and contact your MINI dealer.<
Functional requirement
The system must have been reset while the inflation pressure was correct; otherwise, reli­able signaling of a flat tire is not ensured.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the system will operate properly.
Reset the system again after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
System limitations
Sudden, serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in
advance.<
The system does not operate correctly if it has not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be indicated despite correct tire inflation pressures.
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire:
> If a wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted.
> Interference with TPM by other systems or
devices with the same transmission fre­quency.
Resetting system
Reset the system again after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
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Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*

The concept
Measuring the inflation pressure in the four mounted tires. The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
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4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol for Tire Pressure Monitor and "ACTIVE" are displayed. The Tire Pressure Monitor can be reset by selecting "RESET".
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau-
tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with
normal tires or with run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 119, are identi- fied by a circular symbol containing the let­ters RSC on the tire sidewall.
When a low inflation pressure is reported, the Dynamic Stability Control DSC is activated.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
5. Press and hold the button until "RESETTING"
is displayed.
6. Start driving.
After driving a few minutes, the set inflation pressures in the tires are accepted as the tar­get values to be monitored. The system reset is completed during your drive, and can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the reset is continued automati­cally. The indicator lamp goes out after the system reset is completed.
Message with low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. An acoustic signal also sounds.
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> There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire
> The system was not reset after a wheel
The position of the faulty tire is dis­played.
pressure in the indicated wheel.
change and thus issues a warning based on the inflation pressures initialized last.
1. Identify the damaged tire.
To do so, check the inflation pressure in all four tires. The inflation pressure display of the Mobility System, page 135, can be used for this purpose.
If the inflation pressure is correct in all four tires, then the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been reset. The system must then be reset.
If it is not possible to identify the damaged tire, contact your MINI dealer.
2. Use the Mobility System to remedy the flat
tire on the damaged wheel, refer to page 135.
The use of tire sealant, e.g. Mobility System, can damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this case, have the electronics checked and replaced if necessary at your earliest oppor­tunity.
Run-flat tires*
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires, do not continue driving; continuing
to drive can result in serious accidents.<
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Continued driving with a flat tire
When driving with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or
80 km/h.
3. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
If the inflation pressure is correct in all four tires, then the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been reset. The system must then be reset.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure:
The distance it is possible to drive depends on the load and the stress on the vehicle while driv­ing.
With an average load, it may be possible to drive for approx. 50 miles/80 km.
When driving with damaged tires, the handling characteristics change, e.g. the vehicle will skid sooner when braking, braking distances will be longer, or self-steering response will change. Adapt your driving style accordingly. Avoid turn­ing abruptly and driving over obstacles such as curbs, potholes, etc.
Since the possible driving distance depends to a considerable degree on the strain exerted on the vehicle while driving, it can be shorter or, with a gentle driving style, can also be longer, depending on the speed, road condition, out­side temperature, vehicle load, etc.
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics, e.g. reduced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance and altered self-steering prop­erties.<
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate complete failure of the tire. Reduce your speed and bring the vehicle to a stop; otherwise, pieces of tire may come off, which could result in an accident. Do not con­tinue driving and contact your MINI dealer.<
Malfunction
The small warning lamp flashes in yel­low and then lights up continuously; the larger warning lamp lights up in yellow. No flat tire can be detected.
Display in the following situations:
> Wheel without TPM electronics is mounted:
If need be, have it checked by your MINI dealer.
> Malfunction:
Have the system checked.
> TPM was unable to complete the resetting
procedure; reset the system again.
The small warning lamp flashes in yel­low and then lights up continuously; the larger warning lamp lights up in yellow. No flat tire can be detected.
Display in the following situation:
Interference due to systems or devices that use the same radio frequency: The system automatically reactivates once it is outside of the field of interference.
Declaration according to NHTSA/ FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Each tire, including the spare, should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infla­tion pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehi­cle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pres­sure for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres­sure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
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may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substi­tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underinflation has not reached the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure tell­tale illuminates.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys­tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously lit. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the

Airbags

malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi­cator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replace­ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop­erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
The following airbags are located under the marked covers:
1 Front airbags
2 Knee airbag
3 Side airbags in backrests
4 Head airbags at the front and rear
Protective action
Observe the instructions on page 30 to ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion.<
The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro­vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head
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and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact. The relevant side airbag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag supports the head. The airbags are designed to not be triggered in every type of collision, e.g. not in minor acci­dents, certain rollover situations or rear impacts.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or modify them in any other way. Keep the dashboard and window on the passen­ger side free from obstruction, i.e. do not cover it with adhesive film or coverings, and do not affix any holders such as for a navigation device or a mobile phone. Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other objects not specifically approved for seats with integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over the backrests. Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do not modify the individual components of the
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system or its wiring in any way. This includes the
upholstery in the center of the steering wheel, on the instrument cluster, the doors, and the roof pillars as well as the sides of the headliner. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel.<
Do not touch the individual components immediately after the system has been
triggered, because there is a danger of burns.
Have the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of airb ag ge nerat ors e xecut ed onl y by y our M INI dealer or a workshop that has the required explosives licenses.
Otherwise, unprofessional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emergency or undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in personal injury.<
Warning notices and information about the air­bags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags
The presence of a passenger in the front passen­ger seat is detected by measuring the resistance of the human body. The system correspondingly activates or deactivates the front, side, and knee airbags for the front passenger.
Make sure that the front passenger's feet remain in the footwell; otherwise, it is not
possible to guarantee the function of the front passenger airbags.<
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview mirror shows the current status of the front pas­senger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to Status of front passenger airbags below.
Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, read the safety informa-
tion and follow the instructions under Transport­ing children safely, page 36.<
Malfunction of the automatic deactivation
When teenagers and adults assume certain sit­ting positions, this can cause the front, side, and knee airbags to deactivate. The indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up when
this occurs. In such cases, the passenger should change his or her sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired airbag status cannot be achieved by changing the sit­ting position, transport the relevant passenger on a rear seat.
> Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or
other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your MINI.
> Do not place items on the front passenger
seat.
> Do not place items under the seat which
could press against the seat from below.
Status of front passenger airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air­bags shows the functional status of the front passenger's front, side, and knee airbags in accordance with whether and how the front passenger seat is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are activated or deactivated.
> The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a specially designated child restraint system is properly detected on the seat or the seat is unoccupied. The front, side, and knee airbags for the front passenger are not activated.
Most child seats are detected by the
system. This particularly applies to child seats that were required by NHTSA at the time of manufacture of the vehicle. After installing a child seat, check that the indica­tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up. It indicates that the child seat has
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been detected and that the front passenger
airbags are deactivated.<
> Th e i nd ic at or la mp do es no t com e on as lo ng
as a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat. The front, side, and knee airbags for the front passenger are activated.
Operational readiness of airbag system
As of radio readiness, page 39, the warning lamp lights up briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are oper­ational.
Airbag system malfunction
> The warning lamp does not come on when
radio readiness or the ignition is switched on.
> The warning lamp stays lit continuously.
In the event of a fault in the airbag system, have it checked without delay; otherwise,
there is the risk that the system will not function as intended even if a severe accident occurs.<
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Lamps

Parking lamps/low beams

0 Lamps off and daytime running lights
1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights
2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps
3 Automatic headlamp control
ning lights, welcome lamps, and Adaptive Light Control
When you open the driver's door with the igni­tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto­matically switched off if the light switch is in position 0, 2 or 3.
Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1.
*
Parking lamps
Turn the light switch to position 1. The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on.
Activation of lights on one side of the vehicle for parking, page 69.
The parking lamps will discharge the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat­tery might not have enough power to start the engine.<
Low beams
Turn the light switch to position 2. The low beams come on when the ignition is on.
*, daytime run-
Automatic headlamp control*
When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend­ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. Adaptive Light Control
The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
When driving into tunnels with bright overhead lights, there may be a delay before the head­lamps come on.
The low beams remain switched on indepen­dent of the ambient lighting conditions when you switch on the fog lamps
If the daytime running lights are activated, page 68, the low beams are always switched on with the light switch in position 3 and the igni­tion on. The exterior lamps are automatically switched off after the vehicle is parked.
judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For example, the system cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should respond to these kinds of low-visibility situations by switching the head­lamps on manually.<
* is active.
*.
The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal
Welcome lamps
If you leave the light switch in the low beam or automatic headlamp control position when you switch off the ignition, the parking lamps and interior lamps come on for a certain time as soon as the vehicle is unlocked.
Pathway lighting
If you activate the headlamp flasher after switching off the ignition with the lamps switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time.
The setting is stored for the remote control in use, refer to Personal Profile, page 18.
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Setting the duration or deactivating the
function
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
Lamps
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
The function is deactivated.
> ...
Select the appropriate duration, e.g. 40 seconds.
9. Press the button for a longer period.
The setting is stored.
Daytime running lights*
The light switch can remain in the lamps off, parking lamps or automatic headlamp control position. In the lamps off position, the exterior lighting is automatically switched off after the vehicle is parked. In the parking lamps position, the park­ing lamps will stay on after the ignition is switched off.
Switch on the parking lamps separately if needed.
Activating/deactivating daytime running lights
The setting is stored for the remote control in use, refer to Personal Profile, page 18.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
*
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
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3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
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4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
Activating Adaptive Light Control
With the ignition switched on, turn the light switch to position 3, refer to page 67.
Standstill function traffic, the Adaptive Light Control directs light toward the front passenger side when the vehi­cle is at a standstill.
In reverse, the Adaptive Light Control is not acti­vated.
*: to avoid blinding oncoming
Malfunction
A message is displayed.
The Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or failed. Have the system checked as soon as pos­sible.

High beams/ roadside parking lamps

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7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
Daytime running lights activated.
>
Daytime running lights deactivated.
9. Press the button for a longer period.
The setting is stored.

Adaptive Light Control*

The concept
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road.
1 Turn signals/roadside parking lamps*
2 Switching on high beams
3 Switching off high beams/headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side for parking. Comply with local regulations when doing so.
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press and hold the lever up or down, arrow 1.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat­tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for
unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-
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tery might not have enough power to start the
engine.<
Switching off
Press the lever up or down to the pressure point.
Lamps

Fog lamps*

Press the button to switch the lamps on and off.
Increasing brightness
Press and hold the button until the desired brightness is reached.
Reducing brightness
Press the button briefly.
The brightness decreases every time the button is pressed briefly.
Fog lamps*
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp lights up when the fog lamps are switched on.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fog lamps are switched off when you activate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti­vated, the low beams will come on auto-
matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<
Guide fog lamps*
When the switch is in position 3, guide fog lamps are switched on for a wider light distribution up to a speed of 68 mph/110 km/h.

Instrument lighting

You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are on.

Interior lamps

The interior lamps, the footwell lamps*, the entry lamps trolled automatically.
refer to Start/Stop button on page 39, all lights in the vehicle's passenger compartment are switched off.<
Switching interior lamps on/off manually
To switch the interior lamps on/off.
Press the switch.
To switch off the interior lamps permanently, press the button for about 3 seconds.
*, and the cargo area lamp are con-
To reduce the drain on the battery, a short while after the ignition is switched off,
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Reading lamps*
Reading lamps are provided in the front and
* adjacent to the interior lamps.
rear
To switch the reading lamps on and off.
In the front: press the switch.
In the rear: press the button.
Ambient lighting*
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The color and brightness of the ambient lighting can be changed.
> Press the switch forward.
The color changes in stages.
> Press the switch toward the rear.
The brightness changes in stages.
Intermediate settings and colors are possible.
For a continuous color change in the ambient lighting, press and hold the
switch toward the front for longer than 10 sec­onds.<
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Climate

Climate
Equipment versions
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, your MINI contains an air conditioner climate control
1 Air conditioner 73
2 Automatic climate control
*.
or an automatic
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72
Air vents
3 Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
4 Air to the upper body area, draft-free venti-
lation
5 Air to the footwell
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Air conditioner

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1 Air flow rate
2 Cooling function
3 Recirculated-air mode
4 Temperature
Air flow rate
Adjust the air flow rate. The higher the rate, the more effective the heating or cooling will be.
The air flow rate is lowered or switched off
entirely to reduce the drain on the battery.
Switching the system on/off
Turn the air flow rate rotary switch to 0. Blower and air conditioner are completely switched off and the air supply is cut off.
Set any desired air flow rate to switch on the air conditioner.
Cooling function
When the cooling function is on, the air is cooled, dried, then
reheated according to the temper­ature setting. This function is only available while the engine is running.
The cooling function helps prevent condensa­tion on the windows or removes it quickly.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started.
To cool the air more quickly and intensely when the outside temperature is high, you
can switch on the recirculated-air mode.<
5 Rear window defroster
6 Air distribution
7 Windshield heating
*
Recirculated-air mode
If the air outside the car has an unpleasant odor or contains pollut-
ants, shut off the supply to the inte­rior of the car temporarily. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
If the windows fog in recirculated-air
mode, switch off the recirculated-air mode and increase the air volume if necessary. The recirculated-air mode should not be used over an extended period of time; otherwise, the air quality in the passenger compartment will deteriorate continuously.<
Temperature
Turn upward, red, to increase the temper­ature. Turn downward, blue, to decrease the temperature.
Rear window defroster
The defroster is switched off auto­matically after a certain time.
The rear window heating is lowered or switched off entirely to reduce the drain on the battery.
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Air distribution
Direct the flow of air to the windows , to the upper body area or to the footwell . Intermediate settings are possible.
Climate
Windshield heating*
The windshield heating is switched off automatically after a short time.
The front window heating is low­ered or switched off entirely to reduce the drain on the battery.

Automatic climate control*

Defrosting windows and removing condensation
1. Set air flow rate to the maximum level.
2. Set air distribution to position .
Condensation is removed from the windows more quickly when the cooling function also activated.
3. Set to the highest temperature, red.
4. Deactivate recirculated-air mode.
5. Turn on windshield heating if necessary.
6. Turn on rear window defroster if necessary.
* is
Microfilter
The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The microfilter is changed by your MINI dealer dur­ing routine maintenance work.
1 Air flow rate, manual
2 AUTO program
3 Recirculated-air mode
4 Maximum cooling
5 Air distribution, manual
Comfortable interior climate
AUTO program 2 offers the ideal air distribution and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfort­able for you.
The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the settings.
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6 Temperature
7 Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
8 Cooling function
9 Rear window defroster
10 Windshield heating
Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile set­tings on page 18.
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Air flow rate, manual
Press the – button to reduce air flow. Press the + button to increase it.
You can reactivate the automatic mode for the air flow rate with the AUTO button.
The air flow rate is lowered or switched off entirely to reduce the drain on the battery. The display remains the same.
Switching the system on/off
Reduce the air flow by pressing the – button repeatedly until the system is switched off. All indicators go out.
Press the AUTO button to switch the automatic climate control back on.
AUTO program
The AUTO program adjusts the air
distribution to the windshield and side windows, toward the upper body area and into the footwell for you. The air flow rate and your temperature specifications will be adapted to outside influences in accordance with sea­sonal changes, e.g. sunlight.
The cooling function is automatically switched on along with the AUTO program.
Recirculated-air mode
Recirculated-air mode: the supply
of outside air is permanently shut
off. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces, press the AUTO button or switch off the recirculated-air mode and, if necessary, increase the air flow rate. The recirculated-air mode should not be used over an extended period of time; otherwise, the air quality in the passenger compartment will deteriorate continuously.<
Maximum cooling
At outside temperatures above 327/06 and when the engine is running, you obtain a maximum
cooling effect as soon as possible.
The automatic climate control goes into recircu­lated-air mode at the lowest temperature. Air flows at maximum rate from the vents for the upper body area. You should therefore open them for maximum cooling.
Air distribution, manual
The flow of air is directed to the windows, to the upper body area or to the footwell as selected.
You can switch the automatic air distribution back on by pressing the AUTO but­ton.
Temperature
Set the desired temperature individually.
The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possible
regardless of the season, using maximum cooling or heating power if necessary, and then maintains it.
If you switch between different tempera­ture settings in quick succession, the auto-
matic climate control does not have enough time to achieve the set temperature.<
Rear window defroster
The defroster is switched off auto­matically after a certain time. Depending on your vehicle's equip-
ment, the upper wires serve as an antenna and are not part of the rear window defroster.
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
Quickly removes ice and condensa-
tion from the windshield and front
side windows.
For this purpos e, also s witch on the cooling function. The windshield heating matically.
* is switched on auto-
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Windshield heating*
The windshield heating is switched off automatically after a certain time.
Cooling function
Climate
The passenger compartment can only be cooled while the engine is running.
When the cooling function is on, the air is cooled, dried, then reheated according to the temper­ature setting.
The cooling function helps prevent condensa­tion on the windows or removes it quickly.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. The recirculated-air mode may be switched on auto­matically.
When the AUTO button is pressed, the cooling function switches on automatically.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional pro­tection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your MINI dealer replaces this com­bined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance. You can call up further information in the service requirements display, page 52.

Ventilation

1 Knob for continuous opening and closing
2 Jet for direction of air flow
Opening/closing
Turn the knob.
Direction of air flow
Swivel the entire jet.
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Practical interior accessories

Integrated universal remote control*

The concept
The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held transmitters for various remote-controlled devices, such as garage and gate openers and lighting systems. The integrated universal remote control regis­ters and stores signals from the original hand­held transmitters.
The signal of an original hand-held transmitter can be programmed on one of the three mem­ory buttons 1. The system in question can then be operated by means of the programmed memory button 1. The LED 2 flashes to confirm transmission of the signal.
If you decide to sell your vehicle one day, in the interest of your own security, remember to clear the stored programs before the vehicle leaves your possession, page 78.
To prevent possible damage or injury,
before programming or using the inte­grated universal remote control, always inspect the immediate area to make certain that no people, animals or objects are within the travel range of the device. Comply also with the safety instructions supplied with the original hand-held transmitter.<
Checking compatibility
If this symbol appears on the package or in the instructions supplied with the
original hand-held transmitter, you can assume that the radio remote control device is compatible with the integrated universal remote control.
For additional information, please contact your MINI dealer or call: 1-800-355-3515.
You can also obtain information on the Internet at: www.MINI.com or
www.homelink.com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Programming
1 Memory buttons
2 LED
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters
1. Switch on the ignition, page 39.
2. When starting operation for the first time:
press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes rapidly. All stored programs are cleared.
3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a
distance of approx. 2in/5cm to 12in/30cm from the memory buttons 1.
The required distance between the
hand-held transmitter and the mem­ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the respective original hand-held transmitter used.<
4. Simultaneously press the transmit key on
the original hand-held transmitter and the desired memory button 1 on the integrated universal remote control. The LED 2 flashes slowly at first. As soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec­onds, alter the distance.
5. To program other original hand-held trans-
mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
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The corresponding memory button 1 is now
programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.
You can operate the system with the engine running or with the ignition switched on.
If the system fails to function even after
repeated programming, check whether the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter­nating-code system. To do so, either read the instructions for the original hand-held transmit­ter or hold down the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote con­trol. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal remote control flashes rapidly and then remains lit for about two seconds, the original hand-held transmitter uses an alternating-code system. If it uses an alternating-code system, program the memory buttons 1 as described under Alternat­ing-code hand-held transmitters.<
Alternating-code hand-held transmitters
To program the integrated universal remote control, consult the operating instructions for the device to be set. You will find information there on the possibilities for synchronization or programming of additional hand-held transmit-
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ters. When programming hand-held transmitters that employ an alternating code, please observe the following supplementary instructions:
Programming will be easier with the aid of
a second person.<
1. Park your vehicle within the range of the
remote-controlled device.
Do not exceed a distance of 55 yd/ 50 m from the radio remote con-
trolled device.<
2. Program the integrated universal remote
control as described above in the section Fixed-code hand-held transmitters.
3. Locate the button on the receiver of the
device to be set, e.g. on the drive unit.
4. Press the button on the receiver of the
device to be set. After step 4, you have approx. 30 seconds for the next step 5.
5. Press the programmed memory button 1 of
the integrated universal remote control three times.
The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.
Clearing stored programs
Press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes: all stored programs are cleared.
It is not possible to clear individual programs.
Reassigning individual programs
1. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a
distance of approx. 2 in/5 cm to 12 in/30 cm from the memory buttons 1.
The required distance between the
hand-held transmitter and the mem­ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the respective original hand-held transmitter used.<
2. Press the desired memory button 1 of the
integrated universal remote control.
3. If the LED 2 flashes slowly after approx.
20 seconds, press the transmit key of the original hand-held transmitter and release both buttons as soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 seconds, alter the distance and repeat this step.
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Glove compartment

Opening
high temperatures may result in the glove com­partment.

Center armrest*

Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats con­tains either a compartment or the cover for the mobile phone base plate adapter
*.
* or the snap-in
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Pull the handle to open the cover. The light in the glove compartment comes on.
Closing
Fold cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci­dent, close the glove compartment after
use while the vehicle is being driven.<
Ventilation*
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the glove compartment can be ventilated and, if the cooling function cooled.
* is switched on, can also be
Opening
Rotate the switch in the direction of the arrow.
Closing
Rotate the switch in the opposite direction of the arrow until it is in the vertical position.
Depending on the temperature setting of the air conditioning or the automatic climate control,
Opening
Press the button, arrow, and lift the cover.

Connection for external audio device

> iPods/iPhones or USB devices such as MP3
players and USB memory sticks: connect via the USB audio interface.
> iPhone/mobile phone music players: con-
necting via the snap-in adapter page 109. Playback is only possible if no device is connected to the USB audio inter­face.
> When connecting two Apple devices such as
an iPod via the USB audio interface and an iPhone via the snap-in adapter respective devices will be supported for audio playback.
*, refer to
*, one of the
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Connecting via USB audio interface
> Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB
interface.
> Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect USB hard discs.
> Do not use the USB audio interface to charge
external devices.

Storage compartments

1 USB interface*
2 Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8"/3.5 mm
Apple iPod/iPhone
Use the special cable adapter for Apple iPods/ iPhones to produce the connection. The cable adapter is required for a proper connection. For additional information, contact your MINI dealer or visit the Internet at www.mini.com/ connectivity.
To play audio tracks over the car's speaker sys­tem, connect the iPod to ports 1 and 2.
The iPod/iPhone's menu structure is supported by the USB audio interface.
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USB device
To play audio tracks over the car's speaker sys­tem, connect the USB device to port 2.
To control an external audio device via the radio, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio.
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to
extreme environmental conditions, e. g. very high temperatures, refer to the Owner's Manual of the audio device. Otherwise, the audio device may become damaged, which could compromise safety while driving.<
> The USB audio interface supplies the con-
nected audio devices with power, provided that this is supported by the audio device. Therefore, do not connect the USB audio device to the power socket in the vehicle during operation.
In the vehicle interior
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you will find storage compartments in the front and rear doors and in the center console
* are provided on the backrest rear pan-
Pockets els of the front seats.
Center Rail
On the Center Rail, a variety of accessories can be fastened to a special base plate and moved to various positions, e.g. a cup holder mobile phone holder
Do not attach accessory parts in the vicin­ity of the parking brake; otherwise, they
can be damaged when the parking brake lever is actuated.<
Example: cup holder
Inserting base plate
The lever 3 can be locked in three positions.
0 Locking
1 Sliding along the rail
2 Inserting base plate
For inserting, move the lever into position 2.
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Sliding and locking
1. Push lever 3 into position 1.
2. Slide the base plate.
3. Push the lever 3 down, into position 0, and
lock the base plate in place.
Lock the base plate in place before driv­ing; otherwise, injuries may result in the
event of an accident.<
Installing cup holder
1. Lock base plate in place if necessary, refer to
Sliding and locking.
2. Pull the lever 6 up to unlock the mounts.
3. First insert the cup holder into the front
mounts 4 and then snap it into the rear mounts 5.
Make sure that the lever 6 is situated opposite the mount 4.<
Clothes hooks
There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in the rear passenger compartment.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks; otherwise, they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerving.<
In the cargo area
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you have the following storage options:
> Storage compartment under the flat load
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floor
> Bag holder on the support for the cargo area
cover

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Use lightweight, nonbreakable containers and do not transport hot beverages. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Do not push unsuitable containers forcibly into the cup holder. Otherwise, you may
damage it.<
Additional cup holders can be attached to the Center Rail in the rear passenger compartment.
Ashtray*
The ashtray is located in one of the cup holders in the center console.
Emptying
Remove the entire ashtray.
Lighter
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops back out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by
the knob only. Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns. When leaving the car, always remove the key so that children cannot operate the cigarette lighter and burn themselves.<
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Connecting electrical
appliances
In your MINI, when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, you can use electrical devices such as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets is available. Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
Cigarette lighter socket
Remove the lighter* or cover from the socket.
Sockets*
In the rear passenger compartment
Practical interior accessories
Pull out the cover.
In the cargo area
Pull out the cover.
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Things to remember when driving

Break-in period

Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please follow the instructions below in order to achieve the optimal service life and economy of operation for your vehicle.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do not exceed the following:
> Gasoline engine
4,500 rpm or 100 mph/160 km/h
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kickdown mode.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac­tion potential until after an initial break-in
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period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx. 300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period, engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle's operating life.

General driving notes

Closing liftgate
Only drive with the liftgate closed. Failure
to do so may endanger passengers or other road users or may damage the vehicle in the event of an accident or a braking and eva­sive maneuver. In addition, exhaust gas may flow into the passenger compartment.<
If special circumstances make it absolutely nec­essary to drive with the liftgate open:
1. Close all windows and the glass sunroof
2. Switch off recirculated-air mode and switch
the airflow control of the heating/air-condi­tioning system or automatic climate control to high, refer to page 73 or 75.
Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles, extremely high tempera-
tures are generated on the exhaust sys­tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed adjacent to various sections of the exhaust sys­tem, and never apply undercoating to them. When driving, standing at idle and while park­ing, take care to avoid possible contact between the hot exhaust system and any highly flamma­ble materials such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, with the risk of seri­ous personal injuries and property damage. Do not touch hot exhaust tail pipes. Otherwise, there is a risk of burns.<
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads,
reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge of water can form between tires and road sur-
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face. This situation, known as hydroplaning, can
cause partial or complete loss of tire contact with the road surface, so that the car cannot be steered or braked properly.<
The risk of hydroplaning increases with declining tread depth on the tires, refer also to Tread depth on page 118.
Driving through water
Drive through water on the road only if it is
not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged.<
Parking brake on inclines
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle with
the clutch; use the parking brake. Other­wise, greater clutch wear will result.<
For information on driving off using Hill Assist, refer to page 58.
Braking safely
Your MINI is equipped with ABS. If you are in a situation which requires full braking, it is best to brake using maximum brake pressure. Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you can still avoid possible obstacles with a mini­mum of steering effort.
The pulsation of the brake pedal, together with the sound of hydraulic regulation, indicates that ABS is functioning properly.
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users. The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that Then full braking force will be immediately avail­able when it is needed.
Hills
To prevent overheating and the resulting
reduced efficiency of the brake system, drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required. Even light but consistent brake pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.<
You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces­sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system. Downshift­ing in manual mode of the automatic transmis­sion, page 42.
Never drive with the clutch held down,
with the transmission in neutral or with the engine switched off; otherwise, engine brak­ing action will not be present or there will be no power assistance to the brakes or steering. Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the pedals; otherwise, pedal function could be impaired.<
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Objects in the movement range of the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpet, and other objects
out of the movement range of the pedals; otherwise, they may inhibit the function of the pedals during driving. Do not place additional floor mats onto an existing one or onto other objects. Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be appropri­ately fastened. Make sure that the floor mats are securely fastened again after they have been removed, e.g. for cleaning.<
Corrosion on brake rotors
When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent, there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads. This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating
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effect that even extended application will fail to
cure.
2. Lift the cover slightly, arrow 1, and pull it
rearward out of the bracket, arrow 2.
When the vehicle is parked
Condensation forms while the automatic climate control is in operation, and then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal.
In the MINI Cooper S, the coolant pump may continue to run for some time after the engine is switched off. This will generate noise in the engine compartment.
Rear seat backrest
To ensure that the safety systems con-

Cargo loading

To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over­load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over­heating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires. The ultimate result can assume the form of a sudden blowout.<
Avoid fluid spills in the cargo area as they
could damage the vehicle.<

Expanding cargo area

tinue to provide optimized protection,
observe the safety belt information on page 33.<
Expand the cargo area by raising the split rear seat backrests to a steeper angle.
The backrests can be adjusted as needed in 10 stages between a comfort position and a transport position or can be folded down.
In the comfort position, the backrests are as far back as possible; in the transport position, they are in an approximately vertical position.
Before installing a child restraint system, observe the instructions starting on page 36.
Cargo area cover
Things to remember when driving
Do not place any objects on the cover;
otherwise, they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in the case of braking or sudden swerving, or they may damage the cover.<
When you open the liftgate, the roll-up cover is raised.
To load bulky luggage, the cover can be removed.
1. Unhook the lift straps from the liftgate.
1. Pull loop, arrow.
2. Lock backrest in the desired position or fold
down.
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Folding the backrests back into position
When backrests are folded back from the folded-down position, they lock in the transport position.
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To adjust them to the desired backrest angle or
to the comfort position, pull the loop forward.
If the rear seat backrests are positioned at a steeper angle, do not install child
restraint systems in the rear of the vehicle as their protective features may be ineffective.<
Cargo area privacy screen
Between the cargo area and the rear seat back­rest, there is a cargo area privacy screen. It can be folded down and used as a loading platform.
When the rear seat backrests are folded down, do not fold the privacy screen
upright. In an accident, cargo could fold down the privacy screen and damage it.<
Folding down the privacy screen
1. If necessary, remove the cargo area cover,
refer to page 88.
2. Fold the privacy screen up and to the rear,
arrow 1.
3. Release the locking mechanisms on the left
and right sides, arrows 2.
4. Grasp the outer sides of the privacy screen
and guide it downward.
Do not exceed the maximum load of 330 lbs/150 kg of the privacy screen when
it is in folded down into the loading platform position; otherwise, damage may occur.<
Removing
1. Removing cargo area cover, page 88.
2. Fold the privacy screen up and to the rear
and unlock it, refer to Folding the privacy screen forward.
3. Remove it from the guides on the cargo area
floor, arrows, and remove the privacy screen.
Partition net*
Ensure that the partition net is firmly attached; otherwise, injuries may occur.<
Before installing
1. Remove the pouch with the partition net
from the storage compartment under the pull-out floor panel in the cargo area.
2. Remove the partition net from the pouch,
then unroll and unfold it.
After use, fold the partition net together, roll it back up in the same way, and place it in the pouch so that it can be stowed under the floor panel again. When doing so, make sure that hooks and tensioning buckles do not rest against the rod elements.
3. Unfold the partition net until the rod ele-
ments snap into place.
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Folding the privacy screen forward
1. Fold down rear seat backrests.
2. Unlock privacy screen, see above.
3. Grasp the outer sides of the privacy screen
and guide it forward onto the folded-down rear seat backrests.
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Installing behind the front seats
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1. If necessary, remove the cargo area cover.
2. Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to
Expanding cargo area.
3. Insert each partition net mounting pin all the
way into its respective front mount in the headliner, arrow 1, and push it forward.
4. Attach the hook, arrow 2, at the bottom of
each retaining strap to the respective eye on the vehicle floor.
5. Lash the partition net securely. To do so,
tighten the retaining straps at the tensioning buckles.
Holders on the left and right side of the support for the cargo area cover, arrow, e.g. for hanging shopping bags or storage bags.
Only hang light shopping bags or suitable
items on the holders. Otherwise, this may create a hazard due to flying objects, for exam­ple in the event of braking and evasive maneu­vers. Transport heavy luggage only if it is appropri­ately secured in the cargo area.<
Determining cargo limit
Removing
When removing and stowing the partition net, proceed in the reverse sequence.
To fold closed, press the release button, arrow.
Things to remember when driving
1. Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, this could damage the vehicle and produce unstable vehicle operating conditions.<
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
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For example, if the XXX amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be four 150 lbs. pas­sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail­able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs: 1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
6. If y our vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of
the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The permissible load is the sum of the occu­pants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo/luggage can be transported.
Stowing cargo
> Position heavy objects as low and as far for-
ward as possible, ideally directly behind the rear seat backrests.
> Cover sharp edges and corners.
> For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the respective opposite buckle.
> Do not stack higher than the top edge of the
backrests.
> Use the partition net, refer to page 89.
Ensure that no objects can penetrate through the net.
Securing cargo
> Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining or draw straps
> Heavy-duty cargo straps
and heavier objects are available at your MINI dealer.
> These cargo straps are fastened using eight
securing eyes.
Two of them are located on the side wall arrows 1, of the cargo area.
Two of them are located on the rear wall, arrows 2, of the cargo area.
To use the lower lashing eyes, raise or remove the pull-out floor panel.
Comply with the information enclosed with the load-securing devices.
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endan­ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden braking or swerves are necessary. Do not exceed the approved gross vehicle weight and axle loads, page 160; otherwise, the vehicle's operating safety is no longer assured and the vehicle will not be in compliance with
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the construction and use regulations.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car, since they could be thrown around, for example as a result of heavy braking, sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu­pants. Do not secure cargo using the fastening points for the tether strap, page 37; they may become damaged.<
Mounting points

Roof-mounted luggage rack*

A special rack system is available as an option for your MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to advise you. Comply with the installation instruc­tions supplied with the rack system.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response. You should therefore always remember not to exceed the approved roof load capacity, the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack.
You can find the applicable data under Weights on page 160.
The roof load must be distributed uniformly and should not be too large in area. Heavy items
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should always be placed at the bottom.
When loading, make sure that there is sufficient space for the movement of the glass sunroof.
Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers, and take corners gently.
The mounting points are located under the cov­ers in the bumper. Remove the covers, refer to page 142.
Loading rear luggage rack
When loading, make sure that you do not exceed the approved gross vehicle weight and axle loads.
You can find the applicable data under Weights on page 160.

Saving fuel

Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif­ferent factors. The implementation of certain measures, your driving style and regular mainte­nance can have an influence on fuel consump­tion and on the environmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts no longer in use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof- or rear-mounted luggage racks whenever you are not using them.
Attached parts on the vehicle affect its aerody­namics and increase fuel consumption.

Rear luggage rack

A special rear-mounted luggage rack is available as an optional accessory. It does not require a trailer hitch.
Please comply with the precautions included with the installation instructions.
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Check tire inflation pressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before start­ing on a long trip.
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Low inflation pressure increases rolling resis-
tance and thus leads to greater fuel consump­tion and tire wear.
Drive off immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds. This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its oper­ating temperature.
Think ahead while driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking by maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle driving ahead.
Driving smoothly and anticipating impending traffic situations reduces fuel consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds
Use first gear only for driving off. In second and higher gears, accelerate smoothly to a suitable engine and road speed. In doing so, avoid high engine speeds and shift up early.
When you reach your desired traveling speed, shift to the highest suitable gear and drive at constant speed.
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Coasting
When approaching a red traffic light, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt in the highest suitable gear.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast in a suitable gear.
Fuel supply is shut off automatically when the vehicle is coasting.
Switch off the engine during lengthy stops
Switch off the engine when stopping for lengthy periods, e.g. at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic jams.
Have the vehicle serviced
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to achieve good economy and a long vehicle life. The man­ufacturer of your MINI recommends having the vehicle serviced by a MINI dealer. Also note the MINI Maintenance System, page 125.

Driving on poor roads

Yo ur MI NI is at hom e on all roads and surfaces. It combines an all-wheel drive system advantages of a normal passenger car.
Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as other-
wise the vehicle may be damaged.<
When you are driving on poor roads, there are a few points which you should strictly observe for your own safety, for that of your passengers, and for the safety of the vehicle:
> Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
beginning to drive and do not take risks under any circumstances.
> Adapt your speed to road conditions. The
steeper and rougher the road surface is, the lower the speed should be.
> When driving on very steep uphill or down-
hill grades, make sure in advance that the engine oil and coolant levels are close to the maximum mark, refer to page 122.
> While driving, watch carefully for obstacles
such as rocks or holes. Try to avoid these obstacles whenever possible.
> Make sure that the undercarriage does not
touch the ground, for example on hilltops and bumpy roads. The ground clearance of the vehicle is a maximum of approx. 6.0 in/ 15 cm. Please note that the ground clear­ance can vary depending on loading and the driving conditions of the vehicle.
> Only drive through road surface water up to
a maximum water depth of 1 ft/30 cm and only at walking speed; do not remain sta­tionary.
> After driving through water at low speed,
lightly press the brake pedal several times to
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dry the brakes and to prevent the braking
effect from being reduced by wetness.
> Depending on the condition of the surface, it
may be practical to briefly activate DTC, refer to DTC Dynamic Traction Control on page 57.
> If the drive wheels spin on one side, depress
the accelerator pedal sufficiently so that the driving stability control systems can distrib­ute the drive forces to the individual wheels.
After driving on poor roads, please observe the following points to maintain the driving safety of the vehicle:
> Clean the coarsest dirt from the body.
> Clean mud, snow, ice, etc. from the wheels
and tires and check the tires for damage.
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Telephone

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Overview

The concept
Mobile phones or other external devices, e.g. audio players, can be connected to the vehicle
Telephone
via Bluetooth.
Your MINI is equipped with a complete mobile phone preparation. After a suitable mobile phone is paired with the vehicle once, the mobile phone can be controlled via the radio, the buttons voice
It may be necessary for some functions to be activated by the mobile phone provider.
your hand while you are driving; use the hands­free system instead. If you do not observe this precaution, your being distracted can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users.<
Snap-in adapter*
The snap-in adapter, refer to page 109, makes it possible to:
> Accommodate the mobile phone.
> Recharge its battery.
> Connect it to an external antenna of the
A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle should not be operated via the mobile phone keypad; otherwise, malfunctions may occur.
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Only make entries when traffic conditions permit. Do not hold the mobile phone in
vehicle.
This assures a better network connection and constant sound quality.
Suitable mobile phones
For precise information about which mobile phones and external devices can be with a Blue­tooth interface are supported by the complete mobile phone preparation, go to www.mini.com/connectivity.
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